The City of Windsor, in partnership with a group called Partners for Action at the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Environment and the Canadian Red Cross, is looking for information from residents that have been affected by flooding. 

From now until May 15, residents are asked to visit www.floodsurvey.ca/windsor and participate in a short voluntary survey. The survey is expected to take approximately 20 minutes to complete, and participants can enter to win a $50 Tim Hortons gift card. Participants can also complete the survey over the phone by calling the City of Windsor’s 311 service. 

Survey questions seek information from residents about their personal flooding experiences and if/how they are preparing in the event of another flood.  It is hoped that between 500 and 1,000 Windsor residents will take part in the survey. 

In addition to the residential survey, the University group will also conduct interviews with emergency and community service providers about flood preparedness and what the community needs to drive action. 

The results from all surveys will contribute to the development of a national FloodSmart Canada campaign to increase risk awareness and flood mitigation action for homeowners. Information will also help inform City of Windsor initiatives, including the update to the Climate Change Adaptation Plan and the Sewer Master Plan, which will both require significant community engagement.

The City of Windsor is excited to launch Walk Wheel Windsor – an 18-month process to develop an Active Transportation Master Plan for the City. 

Active transportation includes any form of human‐powered transportation. Walking and cycling are the most popular and well-known forms of active transportation. However, the definition extends much further than that – as long as it is "active", you choose the mode: skateboarding, wheeling, pushing a stroller, accessing transit, in-line skating, using a mobility aid, etc.

Through the Walk Wheel Windsor process, the City will develop a vision along with policies and actions to guide the development of safe and convenient active transportation options for people of all ages and abilities over the next 20 years. The focus will be on creating active transportation opportunities to get people where they need to go:  work, school, appointments and activities. The final Active Transportation Master Plan will include an implementable action plan that will guide investments in active transportation infrastructure and support programs over the short, medium and long term.

Input from Windsor residents and stakeholders will be important throughout the Walk Wheel Windsor process. All residents are invited to be a part of creating an Active Transportation Master Plan developed by our community, for our community. We want to hear from all residents, no matter how they move around – on foot, wheelchair or scooter, by car, transit, bicycle or skateboard.

To launch the public engagement process, residents are invited to share why active transportation is important to them and what would encourage them to use active mobility options more often by completing our Walk Wheel Windsoronline survey. This survey is available at walkwheelwindsor.ca until June 29, 2018.

The Walk Wheel Windsor team will also be out in the community throughout the spring, hosting a variety of public events, as we explore together the future of walking, cycling, transit and other active mobility options in Windsor. 

The first event will be held at the Earth Day celebration at Malden Park on Sunday, April 22. Arrive car free and you could win a prize! But come out regardless and help shape Windsor’s Active Transportation Master Plan.

For more information on the Walk Wheel Windsor process or to get involved, please visit walkwheelwindsor.ca.

May 11, 9-11:30am at Victoria Greenlawn Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 1525 Highway #3. A sales marketing series to benefit local charities. All proceeds from this event to benefit the Arthritis Society. Tickets, $30. Includes breakfast from 9-9:30am. Advance tickets only. RSVP by May 8 to Theresa Reaume at 519-979-8888 

Battle of the Hors D’oeuvres is the ultimate lounge party for food, drinks and networking! On September 19 at Caesars Windsor come out and enjoy Windsor’s best food and beverage establishments, while enjoying creative cuisine, drinks, and networking! Proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters Windsor Essex.Tickets, $95, group tickets available. Price includes tastings from all food and drink participants and dessert. For tickets & information visit www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca or call 519-945-6232 ext. 13

In memory of Bruce Burgess from Mary Thibeault

Point Pelee National Park is turning 100 and we are thrilled to announce our centennial events program for the months ahead!

Together with Nature is a celebration of bringing people and nature together. Our events and activities will shine a spotlight on local communities, highlight the important role that conservation plays in the park, and foster conservation stewards for generations to come.

A full list of centennial events and activities can be found on the park's website at www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pelee.

April 11, 12, 13 & 14, 7:30pm and April 14 & 15, 2pm at Leamington United Church Hall, 9 John St., Leamington. Tickets, $20. Tickets are available at Counter Effects, 2 Iroquois Rd., Wharram's Jewellry, 21 Talbot W. or online at www.banktheatre.com