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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Sweltering temperatures lead Windsor's Downtown Mission to request bottled water donations
As Windsorites endure another week of sweltering temperatures, some of the city's unhoused people have had to do without one method of cooling down. The Downtown Mission of Windsor has run out of bottled water, said Executive Director Rukshini Ponniah-Goulin. It's asking for donations of either bottled water or money with which to buy it. "We see probably 300 and 400 adults at the Mission daily," she said. "And at the Windsor Youth Centre we're seeing probably between 60 and 80 young people stopping in for different services there each evening. So you know, it's a lot, but … anything people can do will help." Temperatures in Windsor reached 34.4 C on Thursday and are expected to reach the high 20s and low 30s for much of the next five days, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Extremely hot days are almost as dangerous for unhoused people as extremely cold ones, Ponniah-Goulin said. "We are definitely seeing more people coming to the mission during the day or at night right now because of the extreme heat," she said. "People want to stay inside however long they can just to get out of that heat." Someone donated a large number of water bottles to the Mission during the last heat wave, but those have all been used up now, Ponniah-Goulin said. The facility would also welcome donations of other beverages people might have available, such as juice boxes, she said.
CBC
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
The City of Windsor has unveiled its new civic esplanade — but some Windsorites' feelings are mixed
The City of Windsor recently unveiled its new City Hall Square plaza — a multi-use "civic esplanade" consisting of a concrete slab that converts into an ice rink, public washrooms, and a jet water display. But the new expanse of concrete has hit some mixed reviews from Windsorites who visited it — and climate experts say, it could have an impact on how people feel heat in the area. The CBC's Justin Escoto reports.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
First Caldwell Powwow Bus Tour
The area's first Caldwell Powwow Bus Tour is set to take place, educating Windsorites about Indigenous culture. CTV Windsor's Stefanie Masotti reports.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Jets Engaged In Ongoing Negotiations With Gabriel Vilardi
Southwestern Ontario is in a heat wave. Here's how Windsorites are trying to beat the heat It's going to be a hot few days in Windsor-Essex, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-30s — and that's before the humidity makes it feel even warmer. The CBC's Jennifer La Grassa braved the heat to check in with Windsorites on how they're keeping cool.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Windsorites prepare to watch Ford Fireworks amid explosive temperatures
The Ford Fireworks will illuminate the sky over Windsor and Detroit on Monday, but it could be a hot one for Windsorites taking in the show. Monday's show marks the 67th edition of the Ford Fireworks. The display itself is set to begin at 10:08 p.m. and last approximately 24 minutes, according to the Windsor Police Service. But roads around the riverfront, including Riverside Drive and Ouellette Avenue and McDougall Street north of Wyandotte Street, will close at 6 p.m. as related festivities get underway. Vehicles parked in the restricted areas labelled "no-parking zones" will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense, police warned on Facebook. Transit Windsor is offering free bus services for the evening. There will also be park n' ride shuttle buses from Devonshire Mall between approximately 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Shuttles will return to the mall from a pickup location across from the Windsor Arena on McDougall Street near Wyandotte Street W. immediately following the fireworks until approximately 12:15 a.m. or until all passengers in line have boarded a bus back to the mall. Transit Windsor is asking people to bring non-perishable food donations for its Stuff the Transit Windsor Bus initiative. The Windsor Police Service is encouraging parents and guardians to take the following steps to keep children safe Monday evening: Take a photo of your child at the start of the evening in the clothing they are wearing. Ensure your child has identification (if age-appropriate) and knows a parent or a guardian's phone number. Choose a designated meeting spot ahead of time in case you become separated. If your child becomes lost, report it immediately to the nearest police officer. Environment Canada is forecasting an extreme heat event beginning Sunday and extending into Tuesday with highs Monday expected to reach 35 C to 37 C. "I would say it's going to be fairly dangerous to be outdoors, especially for long durations of time," said meteorologist Steven Flisfeder. He advised people to stay hydrated, seek out shade as much as possible, and have a cool place to go. High humidity can also aggravate medical conditions such as asthma, he added.
