In preparation for the initial phase of equipment installations for Bright Lights Windsor 2022, please note, adjustments are now taking place at Jackson Park. We are starting with fencing off the north end of the park along Tecumseh Road East and closing the service road north of the sunken garden, but access to all other paths…
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Windsor City Council met today to ratify the terms of a new three-year collective agreement with Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 543. The tentative agreement must now be brought to a vote by the full union membership, which is anticipated to occur in early November. Out of respect for the collective bargaining process,…
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The City of Windsor Parks Department has begun work on improvements to the parking lot at Elizabeth Kishkon Park, located at 1415 Banwell Road. The work includes the paving of the existing gravel parking lot as well as the addition of curbs and catch-basins, which will result in the closure of the parking lot for…
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Strong development growth in Windsor brings many positives, but also means an increase in heavy truck traffic on area roadways. To minimize the impact to residents and drivers, the City has been proactively reaching out to developers and contractors to ensure they are aware of and are following our by-laws with respect to road use. …
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There is great news for people looking to continue to fly direct to Montreal and Halifax out of Windsor International Airport. Flair Airlines, Canada’s everyday low fare airline, has announced they will continue to offer their twice weekly direct Windsor-Montreal service uninterrupted into 2023. The Montreal flights will be joined by the direct Windsor-Tucson, Arizona flight which…
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Helping shape the city you love … are you on board? The City of Windsor is recruiting volunteers for positions on many of our agencies, boards and committees (ABCs). Applications are now being accepted until Friday, November 18, 2022. Members of ABCs serve a crucial role in our community by sharing the benefit of their…
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Eight days of advance voting in Windsor have resulted in an uptick in early voting numbers. 10,224 voters have cast ballots so far, a turnout of 6.6%. In 2018, 5,348 voters cast ballots during five advance voting days, which represented 3.56% of the voter turnout in 2018. Advance voting is now closed, and Election Day in…
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Chilly weather will be settling in soon, and today, October 11, will be your last chance to make a splash in one of the City of Windsor’s splash pads. After today, the sites will be closed for the fall and winter. It was an exciting year for the Parks and Recreation group, adding three new…
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What? Northbound Lauzon Parkway will have lane restrictions between Forest Glade Drive and the E.C. Row Expressway for manhole repairs. When? 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, October 13, 2022 Who? DanRuss For more information on construction and detours, contact 311 or see the City of Windsor construction and detours database and map at CityWindsor.ca. Media contacts: Roberta HarrisonCoordinatorMaintenance Operations(519) 255-6560 ext.…
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Windsor Fire and Rescue Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week TM (FPW) from October 9-15, 2022. This year’s theme, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape TM,” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them…
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