The City is seeking to commission a local architect, student of architecture, landscape architect, interior designer, artist, industrial designer or multi-disciplinary team to create 1 of 4 warming shelters that will be integrated into Bright Lights Windsor. The commissioned shelter must be installed no later than November 23, 2018. Applicants may apply to construct one or all four of the warming shelters with the deadline remaining firm.

Projects must focus on encouraging a unifying experience of people and represent/reflect our connection to the River and the Land. The final projects must utilize natural resources in construction and take advantage of natural processes in the design to create a heat source and wind barrier for the warming hut.

Eligibility

The competition is open to applicants living in the City of Windsor or within Essex County. Applications may be made by individuals or a group of collaborators (all collaborators must be residents within the region). Multi-disciplinary teams are encouraged to include local architect, student of architecture, landscape architect, interior designer, artist, industrial designer.

Please see Project Guidelines for detailed application and eligibility requirements.

Important Dates

• Deadline for submissions: October 23, 2018 - 3pm
• Winning project announcement: October 25, 2018
• Project installation deadline: November 23, 2018

For general information, call 311. For detailed inquiries, please contact the Michelle Staadegaard, City Events Initiatives Coordinator as follows:

519-253-2300 ext. 2726; email, mstaadegaard@citywindsor.ca

October 18, 1pm at the CAW Student Centre. The University of Windsor Students' Alliance will be hosting a panel discussion for the Ward 2 municipal candidates and two mayoral candidates. The event is open to both students and the public, who are encouraged to participate in a dialogue regarding the candidates' platforms and issues within the West Windsor Community. 

Panel organizer and VP Student Advocacy of the UWSA, Admira Konjic, expressed the importance of student presence at this event. "These potential representatives have a voice on student housing and various other concerns" said Konjic. "Public waste collection, emergency services, public transit are just a few issues that directly affect our students that live and strive in this part of the city." 

Ward 2 candidates John Elliot and Fabio Costante both share the eagerness to meet with the campus community. 

"I have worked in partnership with the University of Windsor faculties and students for many years," said Elliot. "I have always considered the students a top priority in my professional career to assisting them in whatever capacity was required. Never too busy to help a student."  

"I am looking forward to meeting students at the University of Windsor and sharing our vision for a better community," said Costante. "Ward 2 has a strong student base of residents, and it is critical that we not only engage students in the Ward but also develop meaningful relationships with students and the University of Windsor as we build our community together." 

Mayoral candidate Mat Marchand and Tom Hensel will join the Ward 2 contenders in the panel event. 

For more information on the event please contact: Admira Konjic, vpsa@uwindsor.ca or 519-253-3000 ext. 4501

The Rotary Club of LaSalle Centennial is proud to host its first Trivia Challenge in collaboration with the Interact Club of LaSalle and with the support of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Members of the public are invited to join this special event!

This fun evening will feature trivia master, Francois Jacques from Mack Flash Entertainment. This is the perfect event for families, friends, coworkers and cooperate departments to put together a team of eight and challenge other teams with their collective knowledge of pop culture, music, art, geography, sports and more.

The evening features a buffet chicken and pasta dinner with homemade desserts and a cash bar. There will be prizes for top winning teams along with the opportunity to win raffle prizes.

 Thursday November 1, Dinner at 6:00 pm Trivia Challenge begins at 7:00pm at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 594, 5030 Howard Ave.

Tickets, $35 each or $240 for a table of 8

To purchase: lasallecentennial@gmail.com or 519-969-7965

Funds raised from this tournament directly supports local and international initiatives such as education, clean water and sanitation projects in Ethiopia, Holiday Hope Baskets for families in need in our community, Little Free Libraries; scholarships for local students, youth leadership development, community events and much more.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact the following:

Traffic along County Road 20 from Texas Road to Silver Sand Drive will be reduced to 1 lane in each direction commencing October 11, 2018, to facilitate sanitary forcemain installation. Included with this lane reduction is a speed reduction to 50km/h within the construction zone. This lane and speed reduction is expected to last until early December when the work will be suspended until the spring. Traffic flow will be maintained and residents will be allowed access to the residences but delays should be expected.

Work on the Edgewater Sewage Diversion – Forcemain Installation project will be ongoing through spring 2019. The Town reminds residents that during construction traffic disruptions may occur and some delays may be experienced. Please slow down and obey all traffic signage, and watch for Flag Persons in the construction zone.

We thank you for your patience while we work to complete this capital improvement project.

For more information, please contact the Engineering and Public Works Department at 519-736-3664.

On Saturday, November 24th and Sunday, November 25th, the popular and beloved River Lights Holiday House Tours is making a return this holiday season. Tickets are now available for purchase!

The self-guided tour, which features some of Amherstburg’s most spectacular private homes, allows the public to view these spaces decked out for the holidays. There are eight homes featured this year, as well as a stop at Vivace Estate Winery, which is hosting the Christmas Tree Dress Exhibit, as well as providing complimentary tea, treats and wine tasting. Tours run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.

Tickets, which are priced at $25 per person, are available at the Gordon House, Sobeys Amherstburg, Dusty Loft Antiques and Collectibles, Country Bliss and Windsor Crossing Premium Outlets. They can also be purchased online at www.amherstburg.ca/riverlights

Tickets sell out fast for this one!

For more information, visit www.amherstburg.ca/riverlights or facebook.com/amherstburgconnection, or phone 519-730-1309.

The Town of Essex officially launched its 2018 Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Campaign during Fire Prevention Week.

“With Fire Prevention top of mind this time of year, we thought there would be no better time to let people know we’re hiring,” said Essex Fire and Rescue Chief Rick Arnel. “While we are fortunate to have dedicated teams of volunteer firefighters at all three stations, we’re looking to fill a few open positions.”

The campaign aims to educate and engage potential firefighters with all they need to know about the work.

“Becoming a volunteer firefighter is a great chance to serve and help protect your community. It’s also an opportunity to get advanced training, learn new skills and work with high tech equipment,” Arnel added.

The campaign will include printed posters, social media, and video promotions throughout the Town of Essex and its social media accounts.

“This campaign will be all about telling the story of what it’s like to be a volunteer firefighter with Essex Fire and Rescue,” said Manager, Communications, Alex Denonville. “Our posters and social media campaigns feature our firefighters and residents will be able to hear directly from them on what it’s like to serve their community.”

Those interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer firefighter can visit [www.essex.ca/FireRecruits]www.essex.ca/FireRecruits, which includes resources on the training process and an online application form.

Essex Fire and Rescue will also host two Firefighter Recruitment Open Houses for those interested in learning more.

Tuesday, October 23, 6:30 to 8pm
Shaheen Room, Essex Centre Sports Complex 
60 Fairview Avenue W, Essex Centre

Wednesday, October 24 6:30 to 8pm
Community Room, Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre
243 McAffee Street, Harrow Centre

November 6, 6pm at Serbian Centre, 6770 Tecumseh Rd. E. $50. Full service dinner, show, swag bags, door prizes! Fundraiser to benefit the Queens Daughter "Cause" (Helping sexual assault victims with counselling and advocacy). For tickets & info call Melissa, 519-251-0750 or visit Linda's Fashions, 2492 Dougall Ave.