Southbound Dougall Avenue will be reduced to one lane between Ouellette Place and South Cameron Boulevard for exploratory work as part of the Dougall Avenue/CN Rail Underpass and Multi-Use Trail project on Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18 between 8am and 5pm.

Westbound Riverside Drive West will be reduced to one lane at Caron Avenue for catch basin repairs on Tuesday, July 16 from 7am to 7pm.  Flag person will be present.

Relax in your lawn chair, snuggle up in a blanket, pack some snacks, and enjoy the great outdoors while watching #free movies under the stars on a 20 foot inflatable screen.

Plus, enjoy free family activities prior to the movie starting at 6:30pm. CKRecreation Play Rangers will have plenty of games and activities for children of all ages.

Admission is free, and movies start at dusk.

July 19th will be at Tilbury Memorial Park and showing Kung-Fu Panda 3

East Side Pride 20th Street Party

East Side Pride began 20 years ago in July 1999. The successes experienced are a result of dedication, partnerships and community.

This is a party to celebrate this milestone. Music, food and fun will fill the air! Please join them on July 20th at the WISH Centre to celebrate - Leave your wallet at home!

Join Chatham-Kent Police Service in Blenheim, Ontario for the next Coffee with a Cop event. July 24th, 8-10am at Tim Hortons, 79 Talbot St West.

The Human Resources Department is pleased to announce that applications for the 2019/2020 Firefighter Recruitment are currently available on the City’s website.

The City of Windsor will accept applications for the 2019/2020 Firefighter Recruitment from Wednesday, July 10 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) until no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, July 24. No late applications will be accepted.

To be considered for the Firefighter Recruitment with the City of Windsor’s Fire & Rescue Services Department, the minimum requirements are as follows:

• At time of application, an applicant must be eighteen years of age or older.
• At time of application, an applicant must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• At time of application, an applicant must possess an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency.
• At time of hire, an applicant must provide proof of a current, valid and lawful Class “D” driver’s licence with “Z” endorsement in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.

To find the on-line application, please visit www.citywindsor.ca, search term “firefighter”. The City of Windsor only accepts applications for the Firefighter Recruitment on-line.  For those applicants who do not have access to a computer, please note, computer access is available at your local library. Applicants that do not have a valid e-mail address may attend the Human Resources Department, located at 400 City Hall Square East, Suite 408 to complete an application, which will be entered on-line, and the applicant’s receipt will be issued at that time.

For complete details regarding these positions and how to apply, please visit our website at www.citywindsor.ca, Employment Opportunities.

The Town of Essex is back with the first outdoor movie night of the year on Saturday, July 20 in Essex Centre starting at 6pm.

Kids and their families can enjoy Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse, plus a few fun features at Essex Heritage Gardens (rain location: Essex Centre Sports Complex).

The first event, hosted in partnership with the Essex Firemen’s Association, will feature fire truck tours and important fire safety tips.

“This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages,” explained Cynthia Cakebread, Manager, Recreation and Culture. “Not only can kids get up close and personal with our local firefighters, they can also kick back and enjoy a great movie.”

The event will also feature free popcorn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blanket and lawn chairs. The fire truck will arrive at 6pm, with the movie beginning at dusk.

A second outdoor movie night will be hosted on Saturday, August 17 at Colchester Park (rain location: Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre). Kids and their families can enjoy How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World starting at dusk. Free popcorn also included.

For more information, please contact 519-776-8992.