Category: Statements

The Mayor in a group photo at Hiram Walker

Support and Donations for Hiram Walker Statue

Friday, August 11, 2017

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Today we recognized the many supporters of the Hiram Walker Commemorative Statue Project. Thank you to the WindsorEssex Community Foundation, Windsor Port Authority, Walkerville Brewery, Jim Scorgie, Enwin Utilities, Councillor Chris Holt , Canadian Club and Pernod Ricard. Yours is a gift of history, a gift that honours not only Hiram Walker, but every leader, innovator and progressive thinker that ever took a chance

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The Mayor with Larry

Ontario Senior of the Year: Larry Duffield

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

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Today we presented Larry Duffield with the 2017 Ontario Senior of the Year Award. The award is given by municipalities to recognize those over 65 who enrich the social, cultural or civic life of the community. Larry is a retired diplomat and volunteers tirelessly in various capacities with numerous boards and committees – including as

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Windsor 125 Canada 150 Celebrating 2017 Logo

Celebrating 2017

Saturday, August 5, 2017

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The City of Windsor has much to celebrate in 2017. As a city, Windsor will mark our milestone 125th birthday. As a country, Canada celebrates 150 years as a nation. As a province, Ontario is commemorating its role as a founding province in Canada’s S​esquicentennial. The goal of the Celebrating 2017 program is to bring together municipal government,

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Mayor Drew Dilkens in Opioid News Conference

Opioid News Conference

Friday, August 4, 2017

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Cities across Canada and North America are dealing with the challenges associated with Opioid and drug addiction. It is a challenge that requires multi-faceted and sustainable short and long-term solutions. This morning Mayor Dilkens pulled together some of the leaders in the community who have been working with a broad cross-section of community partners, and

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The Mayor in baseball field with woman catcher

Baseball Canada’s Women’s Invitational Championship in Windsor

Thursday, August 3, 2017

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The best players in Canadian Women’s baseball are in Windsor this weekend for the Women’s Invitational Championships. Five teams – from Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and one of 21-and-under prospects – will compete in the annual tournament. Games will run from August 3rd to 6th at Father Cullen Stadium in Mic Mac Park. Admission

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Windsor Essex Foreign Trade Zone Image

Foreign Trade Zone Point

Monday, July 31, 2017

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Mayor Drew Dilkens joined the Hon. Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development for Foreign Trade Zone Point announcement. Local business will benefit from the announcement that designates Windsor-Essex as a Foreign Trade Zone Point. This is an important designation for Windsor-Essex. Windsor-Essex is home to the world’s busiest border crossing and being

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Group photo with the Mayor on the Riverside with Vehicles

Ontario and Michigan Partnership for Autonomous Vehicles Technology

Friday, July 28, 2017

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Mayor Drew Dilkens announced a new shared opportunity between Windsor and Detroit that takes advantage of our border relationship and the potential available for testing autonomous vehicles in the Windsor Detroit Tunnel. The tunnel presents a unique set of challenges for the advancement of autonomous vehicles, and the two cities will be looking for ways

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