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City Now Accepting Applications for 2022 Round 2 of the Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund (ACHF) Grant Program

Applications are now being accepted for the second funding round of 2022 for the City of Windsor’s Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund (ACHF) grant program. The ACHF program, approved by City Council, awards grant funding for eligible arts, culture and heritage projects undertaken by eligible individuals and organizations to help stimulate creative and economic growth.…
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City of Windsor Holiday Hours for Canada Day

City of Windsor administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 1, 2022, in observance of the Canada Day holiday. Visit CityWindsor.ca/covid-19 for an ongoing summary of service adjustments due to COVID-19. Special Events ·       The City of Windsor will celebrate Hiram Walker’s 206th Birthday with a two-day festival, sculpture unveiling and exhibition, July 1 and 2, 2022. 311 Customer Contact…
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Aquatic Summer “Adventures” Begin

Summer has arrived and so have opportunities to enjoy the aquatic adventures the City of Windsor has to offer. YouCan the Toucan, Windsor’s resident toucan and water park ambassador, is excited to announce that Adventure Bay Family Water Park presented by wfcu Credit Union will reopen after a two-year hiatus on Monday, July 4, 2022.…
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Hot Summer Nights Fun Blast 2022

Some summer nights are so hot, even the wind can’t be bothered to move! It’s a perfect time to head to the park with family and neighbours for a cooling fire truck sprinkler run, a visit with Sparky and a chance to meet Windsor Fire and Rescue Services (WFRS) fire prevention staff for truck tours…
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Media Opportunities for Hiram Walker 206th Birthday Celebration

As previously reported, the City of Windsor hosts the Hiram Walker 206th Birthday Celebration July 1st and 2nd, 2022, in partnership with the Walkerville Art Walk 2022. Media are invited and encouraged to attend the following events as part of this celebration, for stories, interviews and photo ops: 1.    Unveiling of the Hiram Walker Commemorative Statue Saturday, July 2nd, 2022…
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New Emergency Shelter Ready to Welcome Women & Families

Women and families experiencing homelessness in Windsor-Essex will soon have a new safe and secure place to go for emergency shelter and support in finding housing. Starting next week, clients experiencing homelessness will be welcomed into a new shelter for women and families located at 500 Tuscarora and receive supports from the Welcome Centre Shelter…
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Public Feedback Wanted on Two New Dog Parks

The City of Windsor is looking to add to the list of dog parks within the city by installing one in Elizabeth Kishkon Park and another at Oakwood Park, and we want your input! As noted in the City of Windsor Parks and Outdoor Recreation Master Plan, more dog parks are coveted in our city,…
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Road Safety and Traffic Town Hall Meeting

The City of Windsor will host a road safety and traffic town hall meeting at Willistead Manor on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, beginning at 6:00 p.m. City and health unit staff will make brief presentations at the outset of the meeting and then open it up for discussion with concerned residents. Topics for discussion will…
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ENWIN Phone and Door to Door Scam Alert

Customers being warned of phone calls and door to door visits threatening to disconnect service June 24, 2022 Windsor, ON: ENWIN Utilities Ltd. (ENWIN) is alerting customers to potential scam attempts. Residents have reported receiving calls and/or visits from individuals claiming to represent ENWIN, and advising that the customer is in immediate threat of disconnection if…
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Beat the Heat: Sandpoint Beach Opens and More!

The City of Windsor is pleased to announce that Sandpoint Beach, located at 10300Riverside Drive east, is open for the season. Thanks to the hard work of teams from Recreation and Culture along with Parks and Facilities, Sandpoint Beach is open with lifeguards on duty from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. daily, weather and water quality permitting,…
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