Free admission at the Chimczuk Museum for National Indigenous Peoples Day. Special guided tour of the Original Peoples Gallery on June 21 at 2pm. For more info, www.museumwindsor.ca

Renovations to Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will Alter Transit Service

Transit Windsor’s service to Detroit will be altered starting June 23, 2019 due to the latest round of renovations in the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel.

As was announced earlier this week by the group overseeing the renovations, nightly closures will be in effect from 9 pm to 5 am, Monday through Thursday, from June 23 until July 19 (with some exceptions).

Please note: During the closure times, the last regular Transit Windsor service bus to Detroit will depart from the Windsor International Transit Terminal at 8:00 pm, and the last bus from Detroit to Windsor will depart from Little Caesars Arena at 8:34 pm during the Monday to Thursday nightly closures.

During special events at night in Detroit, the Tunnel will be used going to the event and the Ambassador Bridge will be used for the return trip home. Special Event Transit Service will continue for 30 minutes following games and concerts. Riders are picked up in the same location they are dropped off.

For more information on Transit Service, visitwww.transitwindsor.ca, and for information on the tunnel work, visit www.dwtunnel.com.

August 12 - 16, 9am-3pm at Sandwich Teen Action Group, 3735 King St. Ages 7-17, all skill levels welcome. $150 per child. 

What to bring:

• Lunch (school rule)
• Athletic clothing
• Running shoes 
• water bottle 

Includes:

• Sports bag
• Snacks
• Prizes 
• Lunch Party (Friday)

Extended care offered at extra cost. To learn more & to register call 519-800-3665 or visit www.windsorexpress.ca

The Town of Tecusmeh’s Fire & Rescue Services is pleased to host the second annual #WomenOnFire event. The event is supported by St. Clair College and—new this year—the Canadian Armed Forces. #WomenOnFire aims to promote diversity in emergency responder organizations like Fire, Police, EMS, Canada Border Services (CBSA) and the Canadian Armed Forces within Windsor and Essex County as well as Chatham-Kent.

#WomenOnFire provides a female only recruitment training opportunity for women 18 years and older, to try out various components of each organizations’ physical testing, ask questions, network with women already working within the organizations and to have an opportunity to mentor with these women if they choose.

“We are proud to host this important event within Tecumseh with connections to the broader Essex Region and Chatham-Kent areas,” said Doug Pitre, Fire Chief and Director Tecumseh Fire & Rescue Services. “The event draws attention to increasing the number of women in emergency services. I’m proud of Donna for putting together this event for the second year and her efforts to promote diversity in our fields.”

The initiative was created by Donna Desantis, a Volunteer Firefighter with Tecumseh Fire & Rescue Services and a City of Windsor Facilities Supervisor. Donna has championed many initiatives and events aimed at educating, mentoring, advising and training young women interested in entering and succeeding at non-traditional employment opportunities in emergency response organizations in Windsor and Essex County.

“Our goal has always been to generate interest in an emergency services career for women,” said Donna Desantis. “I hope that by providing opportunities like this, we will see an increase in diversity which will in turn benefit local organizations and all municipalities in the region.”

The event will be held Saturday June 29, (rain date Sunday June 30) at Tecumseh Fire Station # 2, 5520 Walker Road, Oldcastle. Registration is on a first come/first served basis. There will be three 2-hour sessions, (8:30am-10:30am, 11:00am-1:00pm, and 2:00pm-4:00pm) with a break in between each session. Participants must wear appropriate attire including footwear, bring their own water, and will be required to sign a waiver and provide proof of age (over 18) at time of sign-in (max. half hour before event starts). There will be 15 openings per time slot, per service provider (Fire, Police, EMS, CBSA, Canadian Armed Forces).

Visit the Facebook Event page at www.facebook.com/Womenonfire-1319051094926033 which also provides some information, instructions to participants, parking, and required waivers.

June 15, 2pm at Chimczuk Museum film screening of Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World. Rumble highlights the role of Native Americans in popular music history. Regular admission fees apply. For more info visit www.museumwindsor.ca

Gord Smith Healthy Workplace Award recipients demonstrates a commitment to comprehensive wellness programming for employees, and ideally, for family members and retirees. Employers promote health using awareness raising, education or skill-building, environmental supports, and supportive policies. 

Bike Friendly Workplace Awards recipients support employees to use their bicycle as a form of active transportation. Employers do this through promotion, education, environmental support, incentives and policy. 

The Awards are available to all workplaces in Windsor and Essex County. Workplaces receive a plaque, a custom e-signature, and recognition at an awards ceremony. 

Benefits for your workplace: 

• Better job performance
• Increased productivity 
• Increased morale 
• Reduced absenteeism 
• Decreased staff turnover 
• Fewer injuries 

Key dates: 

• June 28 - Intent to Apply Deadline
• August 16 - Online Application Deadline 
• October 31 - Awards Ceremony

New this year 

The Rising Star Award is a new entry-level Gord Smith Healthy Workplace Award for employers who are beginning their workplace wellness journey. There are two requirements: one workplace wellness activity and a statement of the employer's commitment to employee wellness. 

The Long Service Award is a new recognition of 5-year increments for receiving any level Gord Smith Healthy Workplace or Bike Friendly Workplace Award (i.e. 5 years, 10 years). 

For more information call 519-258-2146 ext. 3200 or wechu.org/worlplace-awards or email cdip@wechu.org