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Outdoor recreation facilities in the Windsor area seemed like virtual ghost towns on the weekend.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a stricter stay-at-home order on Friday, restricting people from gathering inside or outside their homes with anybody other than members of their own households.
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The announcement included closing outdoor recreational facilities, though a backlash prompted the Ford government to backtrack slightly the following day and keep playgrounds open.
The new orders also give police the power to randomly stop people and question them about their activities. Police in Windsor and LaSalle joined a number of police forces in Ontario that publicly announced they would not stop people for the sole purpose of enforcing the provincial stay-at-home order.
File photo of a playground before it was ordered closed.
The City of Windsor says they are acting as quickly as possible to action the latest provincial orders, which took affect at 12:01 Saturday morning.
“The modeling data released by the Province of Ontario paints a very dire picture. The entire goal of these public health measures is to help lower COVID-19 case counts and save lives. I strongly urge all residents to take this seriously and follow public health recommendations,” said Windsor Mayor, Drew Dilkens.
The following changes take effect immediately and add to the previous restrictions concerning parks, recreation, facilities and services. These latest changes are expected to be in effect at least until the expiration of the provincial orders, May 20th, 2021.
Author of the article: Dave Battagello
Publishing date: Feb 24, 2021 • February 24, 2021 • 3 minute read • WINDSOR, ONTARIO. FEBRUARY 23, 2021 - Windsor city councillor Fred Francis, left, and Dave Deluzio, general manager/head golf pro at Roseland Golf and Curling Club are shown on February 23, 2021 at the south Windsor facility. City council has put aside $5 million to either rebuild or renovate the clubhouse. Photo by Dan Janisse /jpg
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The clubhouse at city-owned Roseland Golf and Curling Club will finally get a complete makeover or be fully replaced thanks to city council’s decision Monday to dedicate $4.3 million in this year’s budget to cover construction costs.