Category: Press Release

$22.1-Million George Avenue Water Reservoir and Park Unveiled

Mayor Drew Dilkens was joined today by Ward 5 Councillor Ed Sleiman, ENWIN Utilities President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Helga Reidel, and Vice President – Water Operations Garry Rossi to announce the completion of a $22.1-million project to expand Windsor’s potable water storage capacity and fully redevelop George Avenue Park. The new George Avenue…
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Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Asset Map

The Regional Community Safety and Well-Being (RCSWB) Asset Map is an interactive tool that highlights the physical locations of community assets including local institutions, organizations, services, and citizen associations that serve as positive community resources. The community assets range from emergency services and schools to food banks and health services and more. The map was created in partnership with the City…
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Lauzon Parkway Lane Restrictions

What? Northbound Lauzon Parkway will have lane restrictions between Twin Oaks Drive and E.C. Row Expressway for catch basin repairs.  When? Tuesday, August 10, to Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Who? DanRuss For more information on construction and detours Call 311 or see the City of Windsor Database and Map at CityWindsor.ca. Media contacts: Roberta HarrisonCoordinatorMaintenance Operations(519) 255-6560 ext. 4241 Jill…
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Council Invests $9.4 Million to Replace 32 Playgrounds Citywide

Mayor Drew Dilkens was joined by Senior Manager of Parks James Chacko today to announce a $9.4-million investment to build new play structures at 32 public parks across the city of Windsor. This funding, unanimously approved by City Council in July, ensures that over the next year, work will be underway to upgrade 32 new…
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Windsor-Detroit Tunnel to Reopen for Fully Vaccinated Americans

The Canadian government has selected August 9, 2021, as the date to begin allowing fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents of the United States (U.S.), currently residing in the U.S., to enter Canada for discretionary (non-essential) travel, and the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel will be ready to reopen to those fully vaccinated on the same day. Prior to crossing…
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Residents Invited to Comment on Proposed Redesign of University and Victoria Avenues

Mayor Drew Dilkens was joined by senior members of the City of Windsor administration and engineering consulting firm CIMA+ today to provide an update regarding the reimagining of University and Victoria avenues. An environmental study was commissioned in 2018 to explore ways of reconfiguring a 3.5-kilometer stretch of University Avenue West from Huron Church Road…
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The city of Windsor Announces New City Engineer/Commissioner of Infrastructure Services

The City of Windsor is asking residents who experienced basement flooding from Friday’s rain to call 311 (alternate: 519-255-2489) if they require assistance getting damaged goods to the landfill. The request to call 311 includes those who may have already contacted 311, as this call will be to coordinate a pick-up. Please note: The pick-up…
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City Asks Residents to Contact 311 via App or On-line for Flooding

The City of Windsor is asking residents who see or are experiencing flooding from today’s deluge to contact 311 via the Windsor 311 Mobile App or through 311 online. “This is a significant rainfall that is causing issues for homes and on roadways,” said City Engineer Mark Winterton. “And we know contacting 311 might not…
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