Category: Press Release

City Staff to be Fully Vaccinated to Protect Against COVID-19

City of Windsor staff will soon be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in an effort to keep staff and residents safe. At a special meeting this evening, Windsor City Council approved a COVID-19 vaccination policy that will take effect on November 15, 2021. The policy applies to all staff, including the Mayor and members…
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Special Meeting of Council

There will be a special meeting of Windsor City Council on Thursday, September 16, 2021, beginning at 6:00 p.m.    This meeting will be streamed live at citywindsor.ca and broadcast on YourTV. An agenda for this meeting can be found on the council agenda pages of the City website: citywindsor.ca. NOTE: There will be no in-person attendance for this meeting due to…
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Wildwood Drive Lane Restrictions

What? Wildwood Drive will have lane restrictions between Halpin Road and Robinet Road for sidewalk construction. When? Thursday, September 16, until Thursday, September 23, 2021 Who? Pieracon For more information on construction and detours, contact 311 or see the City of Windsor construction and detours database and map at CityWindsor.ca. -30- Media contacts: Roberta HarrisonCoordinatorMaintenance Operations(519) 255-6560 ext. 4241 Jill BraidoMarketing &…
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Extended: Bridge Rehabilitation on Riverside Drive at Little River

What? Riverside Drive will remain closed at the bridge over Little River (east of Riverdale) for bridge reconstruction. A posted detour is in place. When? Ongoing until Friday, October 1, 2021 Who? Front Construction For more information on construction and detours, contact 311 or see the City of Windsor construction and detours database and map at CityWindsor.ca. -30- Media contacts: Michael CappucciContracts…
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City Hosting Virtual Public Information Centre on Wyandotte to Jarvis Extension

The City of Windsor is continuing to undertake the extension of Wyandotte Street East to Jarvis Avenue. The study area is bounded by Riverside Drive to the north, Jarvis Avenue to the east, Little River Road to the south and Banwell Road to the west. The study is considering the Wyandotte Street East extension for vehicular,…
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Transit Windsor Returning to Full Service

On Sunday, September 5, 2021, Transit Windsor will resume full service on all city and county routes and will also introduce Route 518X, a new limited-stop express route from Tecumseh Mall to St. Clair College via Devonshire Mall. “Due to COVID-19 we have been operating on an enhanced Saturday service since September 2020, but with…
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Your Job is Our Future – Employment and Training Services is Here to Help Connect Residents and Employers

For more than a decade, the City of Windsor Employment and Training Services (ETS) has been working with residents and local employers in Windsor and Essex County to help people return to work by connecting employers with qualified workers. With pandemic restrictions lifting and City services gradually returning to in-person business, the ETS Resource Centre,…
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City of Windsor Expanding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Citywide

Mayor Drew Dilkens was joined by ENWIN Utilities, City of Windsor administration, and members of the Electric Vehicle Society Windsor-Essex to announce the addition of 22 new level two electric vehicle (EV) charging spaces citywide. This expansion of EV infrastructure is part of advancing the goals of the City of Windsor’s economic diversification plan, Windsor…
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Construction Notice-Wildwood Drive Road Closure

Wildwood Drive Road Closure What? Wildwood Drive will be closed between Hemlock Road and Pineview Crescent for sewer repairs.  Local traffic only. When? 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, August 18, 2021 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. -30- Media contacts: Roberta HarrisonCoordinatorMaintenance…
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New Community Safety and Well-Being Map Launched

Starting today, Windsor-Essex residents have access to a new informative and interactive mapping tool as part of the groundwork for the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWB). The Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Asset Map is an interactive tool that highlights the physical locations of community assets including local institutions, organizations, services, and…
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