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Council Minutes
For a quick overview of Council discussions and decisions from each Council meeting please check out the Council Minutes on our website.
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The City of Windsor is moving into Stage 3 of the Provincial COVID-19 re-opening plan, and that means more city services and amenities will soon be available.
“Our community and region have waited longer than most, but Stage 3 is here, and it allows for a careful return to service across our municipal public services,” said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens. “I know that all residents are going to continue to follow the public health advice to continue to bend the curve in our region, even as we re-open our economy further.”
Over the course of the next few weeks, the City of Windsor will be resuming some municipal services while following all public health and safety guidelines. Despite the move to Stage 3, due to the logistical challenges of operating some amenities within the updated regulations, not all services will return to pre-pandemic levels at this time. Windsor City Council is committed to providing access to services in a manner that protects residents and employees. As provincial guidelines and public health recommendations change in the months ahead, the City of Windsor will continue to review the level of service provided.
See more details and a full list of the services and amenities resuming.
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Windsor Orders Use of Masks Inside Public Spaces
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As Windsor-Essex enters Stage 3 of the provincial reopening framework this week, Mayor Drew Dilkens is taking action to clarify and standardize the rules regarding masks and face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
Effective August 19, 2020, a mask that covers the nose and mouth will be required in all indoor public spaces by order of the Mayor, pursuant to section 4(1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, including places of business, community centres, places of worship, entertainment venues and any common-use areas within a multi-use dwelling (such as lobby, elevator, laundry rooms and corridors). Exceptions are made for children and those with underlying medical conditions and to comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
While the order is enacted today under the authority granted to the Mayor under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, at the next regular meeting of City Council, it is intended that a by-law will be discussed to enact similar provisions.
“As we enter Stage 3, I’m committed to doing everything within my power to make sure that we keep the spread of COVID-19 low in my community,” said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens. “So we want to make this as simple as possible: if you’re in an indoor public space, wear a mask. By taking this important step, we’ll add consistency and uniformity to the rules to help keep everyone safe.”
See the full order regarding masks and face coverings. If there is any conflict between this Order and the Order of the Medical Officer of Health for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, then the more stringent provisions shall prevail.
This order does not apply to outdoor public spaces, but again, if adequate distancing is an issue, wearing a mask can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in outdoor settings as well.
For more safety tips and practices, visit the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit website. For more information on municipal matters related to COVID-19, visit www.citywindsor.ca/covid-19.
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#YQGStandsStrong T-Shirt Campaign Contributes $4,000 to the Windsor Essex COVID Care Coalition
In March, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens partnered with Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI), BB Branded Boutique and the United Way to launch the #YQGStandsStrong t-shirt.
Locally designed and printed, the t-shirts highlight TWEPI’s social media campaign designed to share good news stories and images of our region, and to lift community spirit during the global coronavirus pandemic.
The popular shirts have been on sale online with $5 from each shirt sold going to support the work of the Windsor Essex COVID Care Coalition operated by the United Way.
Owing to the tremendous level of local support for the keepsake product, BB Branded presented a cheque for four-thousand dollars to the United Way. This funding will be used to help fund youth virtual engagement and online learning support for vulnerable children and youth in Windsor-Essex County.
A limited number of t-shirts remain available for purchase through BB Branded Boutique.
Windsor Essex COVID Care Coalition
In March, the Emergency Food Action Coalition changed its name and broadened its mandate to develop a coordinated response to emerging issues related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. As the “Windsor Essex COVID Care Coalition,” the group sought community-wide collaboration and financial support to ensure that service providers could maintain essential services for our most vulnerable residents. See list of over 20 community partners. Generous donations to the coalition have supported basic needs, community services, mental health initiatives and support for seniors and youth facing isolation.
For additional information, please visit:
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Testing Wastewater for Coronavirus
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The City of Windsor is taking part in an initiative to test local wastewater for evidence of the COVID-19 virus, which could help provide an early indicator if cases are increasing in the community.
Wastewater samples are being taken from the Lou Romano and Little River Pollution Control plants and then analyzed by a team led by Mike McKay, Executive Director and Professor at the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER) at the University of Windsor in cooperation with Ontario biotech company S.M. Research, Inc.
To date testing has shown evidence that the genetic signal for the COVID-19 virus can be detected in Windsor’s untreated wastewater.
“This research follows on a long partnership between GLIER and Pollution Control in Windsor. Pivoting and extending our expertise and resources to wastewater monitoring, we are confident that the approach will be a valuable tool to public health and may provide an early alert to a second wave of infections in the community,” said McKay, noting that many infections may go undetected. “I like to think of the sewer system as a non-invasive ‘community swab,’ providing a glimpse into the collective health of those living in the community.”
The science to monitor wastewater for COVID-19 is still in its infancy, but it is showing promise.
“Our staff are equipped with and trained in the use of personal protective equipment and know how to work safely with wastewater containing viruses and pathogens,” said Senior Manager of Pollution Control Jake Renaud. “If we can use wastewater testing to help in the fight against COVID-19, we’re happy to do it.”
Residents should note, this testing takes place at the untreated stage of wastewater treatment, before it proceeds to our advanced multi-stage filtration system, and research has shown that the COVID-19 virus is effectively inactivated in the wastewater treatment disinfection process.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is supportive of the project, which follows a framework that has been used globally and has produced promising results for the early detection of potential community infections.
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While COVID-19 has resulted in numerous event cancellations this year, one event that will go on is the 2020 Can-Am Golf Series fundraiser supporting the 2022 Police-Fire Games.
“As a community, we have always shown our support for the men and women of the emergency services,” said Windsor Councillor and Roseland Board Member Gary Kaschak, attending on behalf of Mayor Dilkens. “But, this COVID-19 pandemic has crystalized just how truly vital first responders and front line workers are, and it makes our thank-you event this year all the more poignant.”
Friday, September 25 is the date this year, and the golf will once again be played at the Roseland Golf and Curling Club.
The Canadian Mental Health Association is the games charity partner.
“The Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch (CMHA-WECB) is really looking forward to the 2020 golf tournament,” said Kim Willis, Director of Communications. “And, we’re excited to showcase something new this year: the artwork of children will be displayed in a tribute banner showing our appreciation for our first responders, which is especially important this year when even more has been asked of them.”
Team Goran of Re/Max Care Realty is the four-year Presenting Sponsor for the Golf Series.
“Given the nature of the COVID-19 crisis, it was immediately all hands on deck, with local first responders at the frontline protecting our families and community. As a proud partner and sponsor to the Can-Am Police-Fire Golf Series, I encourage everyone to join us and celebrate our Windsor-Essex First Responders by playing a round of golf to help fundraise and support the Can-Am Police Fire Games set for 2022.” - Goran Todorovic, of Team Goran RE/MAX Care Realty
September 25, 2020 Event Details:
This year’s 18-hole golf event will include:
- Registration and breakfast to be provided starting at 7:30 a.m., compliments of Tim Hortons
- A single cart and offer of scheduled tee-off times with foursomes to begin at 8 a.m.
- A boxed lunch served at the Halfway Hut on the course, followed by a “Guns N’ Hoses” Patio Reception with beverage and food tastings
- Gift cards provided by The Keg Steakhouse & Bar offering patio service or take-out options, in place of the traditional BBQ dinner
- Contests, prizes, player gift bag and a Fire Truck Ball Drop fundraiser to be livestreamed,
- Online activity, “On The Frontline” hosted by Canadian Mental Health Association, providing the community an opportunity to submit artwork and comments as a tribute to our local first responders. These submissions will be captured and transferred to create a welcome banner on display at the tournament.
Early bird registration is $200 per player or $800 per foursome runs from today until August 31, 2020 followed by regular registration until the deadline of September 14, 2020.To register or become a sponsor, please contact event coordinators Nora Romero at nromero@citywindsor.ca or Hayley Morgan at hmorgan@citywindsor.ca, or visit www.windsorcanamgolf.com.
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WFCU Centre Food Distribution Update
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For months, the WFCU Centre has been the main food distribution depot for food banks and other agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Food hampers put together there are being distributed across the city, and soon the ice will be going back in at the WFCU Centre, and the remaining food collected during the June 27th Miracle will go into storage for future distribution. See the bustling place the WFCU Centre has become these days in this video.
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On September 29, 1855, the Detroit Free Press wrote: "Rejoicing -Our loyal Canadian neighbors, in Windsor and Chatham are making every demonstration of joy on account of the news that Sevastopol is occupied by the Allies. Bonfires are built, and numerous red flags are displayed, with the words "Sevastopol taken" painted thereon."
The cannon in Assumption park is a relic from the Siege at Sevastopol (Sebastopol). The Russian cannon was cast circa 1840 in Russia and used 24 pound cannon balls. It has a double eagle on the top of it, which is the symbol of the Russian Tzars. It is stamped at the back with the initials M.A. – which refers to the "Morskaya Artilleria" (meaning naval artillery).
Sevastopol, the capitol of the Crimea (part of the Russian Empire), was laid siege to by the allied French, British and Ottomans. The siege, part of the Crimean War, lasted from September 1854 to September 1855. It ended with the retreat of the Russians on September 9, 1855. However the above article shows us that it was twenty days later that news finally arrived of the victory.
Cannons captured from this military event can be found in many cities throughout the former British Empire including Toronto, Brantford, Cambridge and London, Ontario.
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The City of Windsor conducts surveys as a means of soliciting ideas and opinions from residents so we can better serve the community as a whole. Check back often to see if a new survey is ready for your input.
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