Recent reviews of fire safety in high/low rise buildings have identifies the need for the development of a program that assists building owners and property managers with understanding and meeting their responsibilities with respect to the Fire Code and the fire and life safety in the properties under their care. 

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services is offering a program designed to address the above for property managers, building owners and others responsible for fire safety within high/low rise buildings and will be hosting a number of seminars, the first of which are as follows. 

All of the seminars are scheduled for 1-4pm, with the first seminar to take place on June 28 at The Safety Village, 7911 Forest Glade Dr. 

Additional dates:

•   July 19
• August 23
• September 13

The presentations will include information on why Ontario Fire Code awareness and emergency response training is mandates and required by the Ontario Fire Code for owners and designated supervisory staff and why it is strongly encouraged for tenants.

Additional topics covered will include: 

• Fire separations and closures
• Standpipes & sprinkler systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Fire safety plans
• Fire department and Firefighter's access
• Interior finishes 
• Exiting
• Stairwells
• Emergency lighting 
• Fire extinguishers 
• Emergency procedures 
• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
• How to prepare for an inspection 
• Fire safety for residents 

For more information, or to register for a course please contact Windsor Fire and Rescue Services - Fire Prevention Division at 519-253-6573.

Space is limited - register early! 

Recent reviews of fire safety in high/low rise buildings have identifies the need for the development of a program that assists building owners and property managers with understanding and meeting their responsibilities with respect to the Fire Code and the fire and life safety in the properties under their care. 

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services is offering a program designed to address the above for property managers, building owners and others responsible for fire safety within high/low rise buildings and will be hosting a number of seminars, the first of which are as follows. 

All of the seminars are scheduled for 1-4pm, with the first seminar to take place on June 28 at The Safety Village, 7911 Forest Glade Dr. 

Additional dates:

•   July 19
• August 23
• September 13

The presentations will include information on why Ontario Fire Code awareness and emergency response training is mandates and required by the Ontario Fire Code for owners and designated supervisory staff and why it is strongly encouraged for tenants.

Additional topics covered will include: 

• Fire separations and closures
• Standpipes & sprinkler systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Fire safety plans
• Fire department and Firefighter's access
• Interior finishes 
• Exiting
• Stairwells
• Emergency lighting 
• Fire extinguishers 
• Emergency procedures 
• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
• How to prepare for an inspection 
• Fire safety for residents 

For more information, or to register for a course please contact Windsor Fire and Rescue Services - Fire Prevention Division at 519-253-6573.

Space is limited - register early! 

Recent reviews of fire safety in high/low rise buildings have identifies the need for the development of a program that assists building owners and property managers with understanding and meeting their responsibilities with respect to the Fire Code and the fire and life safety in the properties under their care. 

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services is offering a program designed to address the above for property managers, building owners and others responsible for fire safety within high/low rise buildings and will be hosting a number of seminars, the first of which are as follows. 

All of the seminars are scheduled for 1-4pm, with the first seminar to take place on June 28 at The Safety Village, 7911 Forest Glade Dr. 

Additional dates:

•   July 19
• August 23
• September 13

The presentations will include information on why Ontario Fire Code awareness and emergency response training is mandates and required by the Ontario Fire Code for owners and designated supervisory staff and why it is strongly encouraged for tenants.

Additional topics covered will include: 

• Fire separations and closures
• Standpipes & sprinkler systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Fire safety plans
• Fire department and Firefighter's access
• Interior finishes 
• Exiting
• Stairwells
• Emergency lighting 
• Fire extinguishers 
• Emergency procedures 
• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
• How to prepare for an inspection 
• Fire safety for residents 

For more information, or to register for a course please contact Windsor Fire and Rescue Services - Fire Prevention Division at 519-253-6573.

Space is limited - register early! 

Recent reviews of fire safety in high/low rise buildings have identifies the need for the development of a program that assists building owners and property managers with understanding and meeting their responsibilities with respect to the Fire Code and the fire and life safety in the properties under their care. 

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services is offering a program designed to address the above for property managers, building owners and others responsible for fire safety within high/low rise buildings and will be hosting a number of seminars, the first of which are as follows. 

All of the seminars are scheduled for 1-4pm, with the first seminar to take place on June 28 at The Safety Village, 7911 Forest Glade Dr. 

Additional dates:

•   July 19
• August 23
• September 13

The presentations will include information on why Ontario Fire Code awareness and emergency response training is mandates and required by the Ontario Fire Code for owners and designated supervisory staff and why it is strongly encouraged for tenants.

Additional topics covered will include: 

• Fire separations and closures
• Standpipes & sprinkler systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Fire safety plans
• Fire department and Firefighter's access
• Interior finishes 
• Exiting
• Stairwells
• Emergency lighting 
• Fire extinguishers 
• Emergency procedures 
• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
• How to prepare for an inspection 
• Fire safety for residents 

For more information, or to register for a course please contact Windsor Fire and Rescue Services - Fire Prevention Division at 519-253-6573.

Space is limited - register early! 

The Mackenzie Tour PGA (Professional Golf Association) Canada is coming to Windsor’s Ambassador Golf Club from July 2-8 and giving young golfers, 19 or younger, an opportunity to participate in a round of golf with a Pro during the Pro-Am tournament.

The Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation, the charitable fundraising organization supporting Windsor Regional Hospital, is partnering with the Mackenzie Tour PGA Canada to promote and select individuals to enter a competition and participate in the event simply by going to the website, www.wrhgolfpga.ca and in their own words, express why they want to participate in a round of golf with a pro.

Ride-all-day vouchers are now available for advance purchase at select Essex businesses and Town facilities. Each voucher costs just $25 and offers one-day all-day access to the midway rides of World’s Finest Shows at the Essex Fun Fest.

Vouchers are available now at select Essex businesses but the special advance sale offer closes on Wednesday, July 4. After that, the cost of an all-day pass returns to $35.

Vouchers can be purchased at the following locations:

·         Essex Centre Sports Complex (60 Fairview Avenue West, Essex Centre)

·         Essex Recreation Complex (pool) (242 Talbot Street North, Essex Centre)

·         Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre (243 McAffee Street, Harrow)

·         Golden Girls’ Fashions (48 Talbot Street North, Essex Centre)

·         Just Plus of Essex (43 Talbot Street North, Essex Centre)

·         Stepping Out (9 Talbot Street North, Essex Centre)

Vouchers are redeemable for a ride-all-day bracelet at any of the World's Finest Shows' ticket booths during the Fun Fest weekend – July 5 to 8.

Join the City of Windsor in celebrating: June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM), an annual event highlighting the benefits of healthy active living and encouraging everyone to Play ON! 

The City of Windsor will be offering a number of free activities and great giveaways throughout the month to celebrate recreation and parks.

Visit https://www.citywindsor.ca/residents/Recreation/Pages/June-Recreation-and-Parks-Month.aspx for more information on the free activities offered each day during the month of June.

For more information on recreation and parks in Windsor call 311 or visit www.citywindsor.ca.