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Yahoo
2 days ago
- 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.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Ford Fireworks: Road closure map and tips
Road closure map for fireworks night on June 23, 2025 in Windsor, Ont. (Source: WPS) The Windsor Police Service is letting the public know about road closures, alternate transportation options and safety tips for the Ford International Fireworks over the Detroit River. The event takes place on Monday, June 23, with the fireworks display set to begin at 10:08 p.m., and last for about 24 minutes. With large crowds expected, police are reminding all attendees, especially families, to take note of the following information. Road closures Many streets in the downtown area will have restricted access beginning at 6 p.m. on the day of the event. Vehicles parked in the restricted areas labelled 'no-parking zones' will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. Police say review the detailed map posted for full details on road closures and no-parking zones. Alternate transportation options To reduce traffic congestion, attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, or use public transit. Transit Windsor is offering residents free bus services for the evening. In addition, park 'n' ride shuttle buses will operate from Devonshire Mall beginning at 6 p.m. and continuing until 9:30 p.m. Return shuttles will depart immediately following the fireworks, running until approximately 12:15 a.m. or until all passengers in line have boarded a bus back to their vehicle at Devonshire Mall. Child safety tips To help keep children safe during the event, we urge all parents and guardians to take these proactive steps: 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 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.
CBC
11-06-2025
- CBC
Windsor police say 6th person arrested in Crown Royal whisky heist
Social Sharing Windsor police have arrested another person in connection to the theft of $500,000 of Crown Royal whisky last month. Police said Tuesday they arrested a 54-year-old on Friday in the 5500 block of Lassaline Avenue. He's been charged with possession of stolen property for the purposes of trafficking and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. "This investigation is ongoing and other arrests are anticipated," police said in a statement. Police had announced Friday they made five arrested in connection with the whisky theft, totalling more than 1,000 boxes of Crown Royal products on May 17. A commercial tractor trailer was stolen from a trucking business near Devonshire Mall and found empty the next day. Police laid similar charges against the other five people arrested. "There was a rental truck that we believe has been used to transport some of the stolen alcohol down the road to the 401, going east to cities like London and maybe even farther east," Windsor police spokesperson Const. Bianca Jackson said in late May. Jackson said last week that Windsor police officers were working with other forces in the region to track down the suspects.
CBC
28-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
Union rallies for Hudson's Bay Company workers in Windsor
Unifor Local 240 rallied on behalf of 59 workers who will be losing their jobs when the Devonshire Mall location of the Hudson's Bay Company permanently closes on June 1. CBC's Pratyush Dayal spoke with Jodi Nesbitt and Sharon Walsh of Unifor, as well as local shoppers Reginald Sookram, Su Ping, and Paola Oxford.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Anger and sadness: Unifor hosts solidarity rally for remaining workers at Windsor Hudson's Bay
Unifor hosted a solidarity rally for remaining workers at Hudson's Bay in Windsor, Ont., on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Michelle Maluske/CTV News Windsor) Unifor hosted a solidarity rally for remaining workers at Windsor Hudson's Bay on Tuesday. The location at Devonshire Mall will close at the end of the day Saturday May 31, according to Unifor Local 240 president Jodi Nesbitt. Nesbitt says four workers will stay on to finish the cleanup of the two-storey location. A total of 59 people will have lost their jobs when the Windsor location closes for good, some have as much as 30 years experience according to Nesbitt. Bay rally Unifor hosted a solidarity rally for remaining workers at Hudson's Bay in Windsor, Ont., on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Michelle Maluske/CTV News Windsor) The merchandise is now consolidated onto the main floor of the store with sale prices up to 90 per cent off. An employee who did not wish to be identified told CTV News Tuesday 'it's devastating' to have to work on clearing the merchandise and closing the store. Hudson's Bay retirees attended a rally Tuesday in the store parking lot. 'It's very sad,' retiree Cathy Chappus said. 'We worked hard, we had a lot of fun, we did a lot of great things together, a place where we made a lifetime of memories.' 'We put everything we had into this company and they're (current workers) getting nothing back,' retiree Debbie MacDonell said through tears. CTV News has previously reported Hudson's Bay workers will not be getting severance packages. The company stated it is seeking the WEPPA (Wage Earner Protection Program Act) declaration to assist the terminated employees. It would allow workers to collect certain eligible wages, including termination and severance pay, salaries, commissions and vacation. Unifor leaders in Windsor Tuesday said that would only amount to a maximum of $8,800 regardless of how much a worker is owed. They're calling on the federal government to prioritize workers before creditors when companies go bankrupt. 'Our members are really devastated. There's a lot of high tenure that still work here that are feeling you know a lot of loss, a lot of nostalgia while they're finishing up their work,' Nesbitt said. 'Hudson's Bay is an icon in our communities across Canada. So, the fact it will no longer be here is quite sad.'
