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CTV News
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
All westbound lanes closed on Highway 401 due to collision
OPP have closed all westbound lanes on Highway 401 in Windsor between Puce Road and Manning Road for a serious collision. Drivers are asked to expect delays and to use a different route. More details will be provided as police release them.
CTV News
01-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Alcohol to be permitted on Windsor pedal pubs starting July 1
Pedal pub passengers in Windsor will soon be able to sip a drink while they ride. The Ford government has announced that, starting July 1, alcohol can be served and consumed on pedal-powered tour bikes in Ontario — including Windsor, one of four cities in the province where the businesses already operate. The change is being welcomed by Windsor's downtown councillor. 'Looking forward to seeing that happen. It's another cool thing to be happening in the community,' said Ward 3 City Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Previously, drinking on pedal pubs was not allowed. Participants could travel between licensed establishments but weren't permitted to drink onboard. The new rules, enabled by a regulation change under Ontario's Liquor Licence and Control Act, will allow alcohol with a special licence from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. 'Anytime you can, instead of taking away when it comes to experiences, that's a good thing,' Agostino said. 'And this is that, the government adding an experience that people are doing all over the place. I know people go over to Detroit all the time for it. It's a fun thing to do to get a group of friends together. And it's a daytime activity. It's something different and it'll be cool in Windsor.' Agostino said questions about safety and liability remain to be seen, but is confident that this is a positive step for the local community. 'I think the most important thing is how the AGCO will regulate it. Because there is some danger when you're drinking on a pedal bike,' he said. 'But, you know, we're not the first to do it, so we won't be the last. It will be interesting to see how the insurance companies in this country handle it, because that's a whole other level of complexity when it comes to do stuff like that, since obviously there's gotta be some type of insurance coverage, and I'm not sure anybody in the province offers that type of coverage.' Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie also applauded the move, calling it a boost to the region's tourism and small business sectors. 'Really, what we saw here was a great opportunity to allow for more local Ontario product to be distributed, local Ontario breweries, wineries, cideries, other producers,' Dowie said in an interview on AM800's Dan MacDonald Show. 'Gives them another venue to sell, our local products and create a destination experience for our community.' Dowie added, 'This is one more step in our growth of the tourism industry that we have here in Windsor-Essex.' Operators of Windsor's Pedal & Pour tour say the change has been a long time coming. 'It is exciting news, like, beyond exciting to hear that they are finally going to allow us to serve alcohol, as we've been waiting for this for about three years,' said Head of Public Relations Leeann Corbeil. Corbeil said the business was created to offer a new kind of experience. 'We started this business to bring some unique opportunities to people living in Windsor, but also those that are there for tourism,' she said. 'You know, there was always these opportunities across the border, but not on this side. So it also opens up the opportunity for local breweries and restaurants.' She added, 'As you know, we encourage 2 or 3 stops on the tour to go and experience some of these restaurants and pubs and breweries that they might not have tried otherwise. I know adding the opportunity for them to have a drink on route to these, I think, just adds a little extra to the whole experience.' Locals who spoke to CTV News also shared support for the plan — with some caveats. 'Yeah, I think it's a good idea,' said Windsor resident Eric Brouillard. 'As long as they're cautious, you know, they're not drinking and driving too much, you know? I mean, have a couple of drinks, socialize or whatever, but, yeah, just be careful and make sure that you stay hydrated with some water or something too.' 'As long as there is something nice to do in the city and it's exciting and the driver is not drinking, it's great,' added John Vacratsas. 'The more we have downtown the better it is.' To serve alcohol onboard, pedal pub operators must be licensed through the AGCO, which will maintain oversight and enforce responsible service rules. Municipalities, including Windsor, retain authority to regulate routes, hours of operation and other safety considerations. Ontario officials say the change supports the province's $32-billion tourism industry and aligns with efforts to modernize its alcohol marketplace.
CTV News
25-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
City of Windsor set to open its outdoor pools Saturday
The City of Windsor is making final preparations to open its outdoor swimming pools for the summer. Windsor's Executive Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities, James Chacko, said the outdoor pools will open on Saturday. 'There is a lot of work that's involved with opening the outdoor pools, not only getting them ready from a mechanical standpoint, but the biggest challenge is ensuring we have enough lifeguards,' he said. 'That was something that became critical during and after COVID. So many of our lifeguards are high school students.' Chacko said there are still a few days of school left. 'School ends in the middle of the week; we bring in everyone for some additional practical training to get them ready and get them site-specific on the Thursday and Friday, and that allows for the pool to open at full capacity on Saturday, the 28th,' he said. Chacko said the city will have a full complement of lifeguards to staff all the pools this summer. 'It was the challenge during COVID and post-COVID; there were so many people who weren't up on the training,' he said. 'That has now been rectified. We have a full complement onboard, and we look forward to having all of our outdoor pools, along with our indoor pools, along with Adventure Bay, continue to operate.' The City of Windsor has five outdoor pools: Atkinson Pool at 2005 Riverside Drive West, Central Pool at 3301 Woodland Avenue, Mic Mac Pool at 1125 Prince Road, Remington Booster Pool at 701 Edinborough Street, and Riverside Centennial Pool at 6695 Wyandotte Street East. - Written by Rusty Thomson/AM800 News.
CBC
14-06-2025
- General
- CBC
Windsor Hindu Temple celebrates 10 years
The Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Windsor is celebrating 10 years in their location. They're celebrating Friday and all weekend long.
CTV News
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Windsor police reveal most dangerous intersection and cause of crashes
Windsor police are investigating after a serious crash in east Windsor on Monday, May 13, 2025. (Unofficial:On Location/Facebook) Windsor police are revealing the city's most dangerous intersection and a common factor in many of the crashes. So far in 2025, Windsor's most dangerous intersection is Lauzon Parkway and Tecumseh Road East. Police say there were 32 reported collisions – 41 per cent of which involved vehicles making left-hand turns. 'Driving safely and being aware of others on the road is key,' said Inspector Jennifer Crosby, who leads the Traffic Enforcement Unit. 'By staying alert and following traffic rules, we can all play a part in making our roads safer for everyone – especially at high-risk intersections.' In February, Windsor Police released the updated list of the city's top 10 most dangerous intersections for 2024, where this intersection ranked 8th. Here's the list:
