2A- Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
News Briefs
Chatham-Kent looking at light abatement CHATHAM-KENT — Hot on the heels of the Kingsville and Leamington light abatement bylaws, Chatham-Kent Council is exploring the need for their own such bylaw. Councillor Melissa Harrigan made a motion that administration submit a report to council on the effect of green-
house light emissions. The report is due to council no later than April 1 of next year. It should include a summary of engagement with industry stakeholders, members of the public and neighbouring communities. Harrigan’s motion was carried.
Hospital hopeful for elective surgeries LEAMINGTON — Erie Shores HealthCare has been fielding a number of calls in the past week regarding the status of elective surgeries. As long as they have staffing availVirtual Visit team members at ESHC with iPad donations to be used for patients in care to connect with families.
Virtual family visits continue at Erie Shores HealthCare LEAMINGTON — With the holidays now upon us and the province in lockdown mode, Erie Shores HealthCare continues to offer virtual family visits with the addition of three more iPad donations recently. They’ve set up a new online form for families to access the Virtual Family Visits program. The program is available for patients and their loved ones to receive assistance with connecting over the internet while visitor restrictions are in effect. Those who are not able to use their own devices to communicate through audio or video calls can receive assistance with hospital devices and technology platforms. “At a time when we have to restrict visiting at our hospital in order to keep our staff and patients as safe as possible, these virtual visits allow our patients to see and speak with their loved ones during a difficult and stressful time,” said Lena West, Patient Advocate at ESHC. The hospital now has 10 iPads available for use, thanks to the generous donation made by the Iacobelli family. “Keeping our patients connected to
the ones they love, especially during the holidays and during this pandemic is so crucial for the well-being of our patients and, quite frankly, peace of mind, for families,” said Arms Bumanlag, Director of Public Relations and Communications. “This donation will allow us to keep families connected. Thank you to the Iacobelli family for making ‘Care Happen Here’ at ESHC.’ Once families have completed the Request for a Virtual Family Visit form, a member of the ESHC Patient Engagement Team will contact family via e-mail to confirm the request for connection. Virtual Family Visits are approximately 20 minutes long and can be booked in advance online. We recognize the impact of isolation for patients and families during this difficult time and are doing everything we can to help patients and loved ones stay connected. Patients and loved ones can request to connect by completing the new online form at www.erieshoreshealthcare.ca/ virtualfamilyvisitrequest or call 519322-2501 Ext 4045.
Homeowner charged for gathering LEAMINGTON — On December 19, at approximately 8:10pm, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington received a complaint of a gathering on Queens Avenue in Leamington. Police attended and observed in excess of 10 people present in the building. This was in violation of the total num-
ber of people allowed to gather indoors, according to the amendments to the Reopening Ontario Act. A 37-year old was charged with failing to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order contrary to the Reopening Ontario Act, 2020.
Large gathering prompts charges CHATHAM-KENT — On Friday, December 18, an event organizer was charged by Chatham-Kent bylaw enforcement officials for holding an organized event in excess of 50 persons under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020. Subject to subsection 2 and sections 2 to 5, no person shall attend an organized
public event of more than 50 people if the event is held indoors, or 100 people if the event is held outdoors. The charge, which carries a minimum fine of $10,000, was laid in connection to an event held in the Dresden area. The charges stem from a complaint received regarding the planned event.
Traffic stop nets drugs and cash
LEAMINGTON — Two residents from the Greater Toronto Area are scheduled for a future court date after they were stopped on December 8 at approximately 1:30 am by an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on Erie St. South, Leamington. The officer located a quantity of suspected crack cocaine, cannabis bud, opi-
oids, hash oil and cash. A 33-year-old and an 18-year-old, from Toronto and Brampton, are both charged with unlawfully possess over 30 grams of cannabis in a public place under the Cannabis Act and possession for the purpose of trafficking (3 counts) under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
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