The City of Windsor is looking for the public to weigh in on plans to revamp Sandpoint Beach and surrounding area, a project that was accelerated by council due to concerns over safety. A proposed redesign for the city’s only beach — located close to where the Detroit River meets Lake St. Clair — was revealed at a press conference on…
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Windsor’s only beach is moving east and away from dangerous waters where at least six people have drowned — including a 24-year-old man last year — but not before residents have a chance to chime in. Concept designs subject to public consultation for a proposed “blue flag” reimagining of Sand Point Beach unveiled Thursday show…
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The City of Windsor is carrying out a study of Sandpoint Beach Park to establish a master plan for the park, including modifications to the existing shoreline, improved public safety, and upgrades for amenities. The study is underway, and preliminary site design layouts have been developed for review and public feedback. For the next step…
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On Sunday, April 24th, ENWIN team members assisted the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) by attending their tree planting event in celebration of Earth Day. The planting, which took place within Windsor’s Ganatchio trail, was delayed for almost two years due to the pandemic and was originally supported by ENWIN’s e-billing campaign from May of…
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Did you know that more than 40% of what we put in the garbage is food waste? And did you know that rotting food in landfills produces methane, a greenhouse gas even more potent than carbon dioxide? We can do better! The Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority in partnership with the City of Windsor and…
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Windsor and Essex County residents can get an early start on celebrating Earth Day this year! Even though the in-person event at Malden Park is not taking place until April 24, individuals will once again be able to use the GooseChase app to participate in an educational, inspirational, and exciting virtual activity starting this weekend! Each day between April…
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City of Windsor administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 15, 2022, and Monday, April 18, 2022, in observance of the Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays. These closures are in addition to those set out in our ongoing reduced services protocol due to COVID-19. Visit CityWindsor.ca/covid-19 for an ongoing summary of service adjustments due to…
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Windsor City Council is spending $850,000 on improvements to the City’s tennis facility in Forest Glade Park, which will see the aging courts and fencing transformed into a modern tennis and pickleball facility. Warmer weather is required for the installation of the new upgraded surfacing, and removal of all existing courts. Now that spring has…
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$10-Million Facelift for Expressway Shifts to Eastbound Side The next phase in a $10-million overhaul rebuilding one of the oldest and busiest sections of the E.C. Row Expressway gets underway the week of April 11, 2022. Motorists will see lane restrictions between Huron Church Road and Howard Avenue with the thrust of construction between Dominion…
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Municipally allocated sport fields and diamonds will open in May. City staff are targeting Saturday, May 7, 2022, for baseball diamonds and Saturday, May 14, 2022, for all other activities (weather permitting). All fields currently remain closed, as per usual in April. We ask that everyone refrain from using the fields and diamonds, as the…
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