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CTV News
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Windsor celebrates birthday Sunday with grand opening of City Hall Square
The City of Windsor will mark its 133rd anniversary and officially unveil a new space at City Hall Square. Windsor's 133rd birthday party will take place on Sunday, July 13, where the brand-new, year-round event space will be revealed. The event space will feature an ice rink in the winter months, and in the warmer months the space can be used for roller skating, floor hockey, or other sports. It also features outdoor seating areas. Work on the $15.4-million project started in July 2024. The community is invited to come out to celebrate the free event, which will run all day. The celebration will feature free birthday cupcakes and hot dogs, live entertainment, a Children's Art Show, recreation demonstrations, as well as games and activities. Stephanie Marshall, coordinator of Special Events with the City of Windsor, said everything will kick off at 11 a.m, 'There's live entertainment all day long, we've got recreation demonstrations from some of the city's experts. And we've got lots of community partners in the Square with us on that day, everyone from we've got Windsor Symphony Orchestra, Windsor International Film Festival, Art Windsor-Essex, and lots and lots more.' She said the new event space will be a space for all in the city, 'It's a dynamic, central hub that connects our residents with so many cultural, artistic, and community driven experiences that can occur in this space. And so we're really, really excited to celebrate the grand opening, and show the community all of the things that can, and will happen in this space all throughout the year.' Marshall said there will be free parking in a nearby municipal lot. 'It's just south of City Hall - McDougall and Wyandotte Street East - that lot will be available for parking on the day of the celebration. So folks can park there for free, and come on in and join us, it's really close.' The event will run from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at 350 City Hall Square West. In celebration of Windsor's Birthday, Museum Windsor's Chimczuk Museum and Art Windsor-Essex will be offering free admission on July 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information on the event can be found by clicking here. -Meagan Delaurier, AM800 News, with files from AM800's The Dan MacDonald Show
CTV News
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Art Windsor-Essex launches exhibit looking at ecological concerns
Art Windsor-Essex is seen in this file photo in Windsor, Ont., on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. (Melanie Borrelli / CTV Windsor) Art Windsor-Essex launched a new exhibit on Thursday, one that analyzes ecological concerns shared by humans and animals in the ecosystem. The exhibit, titled Ndishnikaaz / Nugwa'am / My name is, is by Mary Anne Barkhouse. 'There are stories in this exhibition about what we keep and what we should return,' said Emily McKibbon, head of exhibitions and collection. 'Stories that offer paths towards more ethical ways of being. But Barkhouse asks that before hearing these stories, we begin by naming ourselves to the storyteller: Ndishnikaaz / Nugwa'am / My name is.' The stories in the exhibition are told through the eyes, ears, and whiskers of various species. Viewers are asked to explore the histories and consider what the future could bring. More details about the exhibit are available here.
CTV News
16-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
‘We're still camp, we're still fun': Windsor camps prep with safety in mind
Shot of a group of teenagers walking across a bridge in nature at summer camp. (Source: Getty Images) From art supplies to sunscreen, summer camp season is almost here — and organizers across Windsor are putting the finishing touches on their plans. At Art Windsor-Essex, Sophie Hinch is prepping for three weeks of creativity and connection. 'They get to take some creative liberties,' said Hinch, who oversees the gallery's day camp programming. 'If they have an idea, we encourage them to follow that idea.' Summer camp prep Sophie Hatch preps art supplies ahead of Art Windsor-Essex's summer day camps in Windsor, Ont., on Monday, June 16, 2025. (Travis Fortnum/CTV News Windsor) The program caps at around 30 campers per day, keeping group sizes small inside the studio space. Registration is still open, with full-day programming offered at $50 per day — materials and gallery admission included. But alongside the paintbrushes and glue sticks, there's another layer to this year's planning — public health. Health unit calls for caution The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is asking day camps to be extra cautious this summer, with measles still circulating in the region. It's requesting organizers submit their contact information so that, in the event of a suspected or confirmed case, public health can respond quickly. 'This is for timely action from our side,' said Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, the region's medical officer of health. 'If we receive a report of a case, if we are connected and we have that information handy, we can immediately contact the camp and start our contact management.' He said even a single case of measles can disrupt programming — because the disease spreads so easily. 'There's a window for post exposure prophylaxis or protecting children who are unvaccinated,' he said. 'That's why it's very important for us to have that contact information.' Aloosh encouraged both parents and camp staff to make sure vaccinations are up to date — and to keep documentation accessible. 'We want these facilities continue to work,' he said. 'We want to ensure that children are enjoying their summer in these activities.' So far this year, Windsor-Essex has recorded 146 cases of measles. Only one case has been confirmed in June. 'This is encouraging to see,' Aloosh said. 'But we should be prepared.' Camps taking precautions At Art Windsor-Essex, Hinch says the team has protocols in place and learned a lot during the pandemic. 'We closely monitor and take health and safety into consideration,' she said. 'I know that measles is top of mind for a lot of parents this summer.' Tables are wiped down daily, tools like scissors and glue are disinfected, and campers are given space to work safely. 'We kind of move tables and chairs around so that they have their own personal little space,' Hinch said. 'We also separate and work in smaller groups.' Campers are screened at the door and staff follow a health checklist throughout the day. Hinch says the health unit has made the process straightforward for camp leaders. 'Our camp is registered through the health unit,' she said. 'They have my contact information and they also have an online form we can fill out if a camper or staff member is sick. 'They've made it really, really easy.' City-run programs follow suit The City of Windsor is also finalizing preparations for its own programming, which includes nine weeks of camp across nine different locations. According to supervisor of community programming Kara Kristof, about 1,300 kids are already signed up. 'We haven't necessarily heard any concerns [about measles] just yet,' she said. 'But getting closer to camp, I'm sure we'll start getting some calls or emails.' Kristof said many of the COVID-era procedures will be carried forward this summer. 'Safety is always number one in camp, regardless of what's going on,' she said. 'So we make our procedures and follow those guidelines to make sure it's our top priority.' She said camps will be sharing information with parents in the coming days. 'But we're still camp,' Kristof said. 'We're still fun. We have all of those fun aspects in place — just with a few extra safety precautions in place as well.'
