The Summer season of 2013 was an exceptional year for the Downtown Windsor Farmers” Market! This year the market’s new location was Charles Clark Square, a skating rink in the winter and a nice open square in the summer. Uniquely located between City Hall, the Police Station, Caesar’s and downtown businesses, the market is … [Read more…]
September 30th, 2012– Ford City BIA organized an event in conjunction with Ontario’s Doors Open event celebrating the history, and culture of the Ford City neighbourhood! The day featured an Artisan Market on Drouillard Road where local artists and businesses could share their work with visitors and the local community. Doors Open Ontario is an annual event that has picked up momentum since the first Doors Open was … [Read more…]
Balloonapalooza, a festival held in downtown Windsor, celebrated its second year in August of 2012. This all-ages event is very family-friendly, free to the public and really showcases Windsor’s downtown core. All photos by Adam Wright Local businesses experience a boon during this 2-day event as people flock to the city core, trying new restaurants, shopping at unique boutiques and experiencing Windsor in new … [Read more…]
On September 14th, 2012 about a year after Jack Layton passed away, a gathering of community members and local NDP politicians dedicated a tree in honour of the late leader of the NDP. Taras Natyshak (MPP Essex), Brian Masse (MP Windsor West) and Joe Comartin (MP Windsor-Tecumseh) all spoke, sharing memories of Jack Layton and encouraging the community to hold on to the late … [Read more…]