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Streetcar Show Is Open!

October 5, 2009
So Friday afternoon, a half day early, the exhibition Electric Avenue: Historic Streetcars of Windsor threw its doors open to the public. The show runs now, through January 3, 2010. The opening reception is open to the public and is October 16th, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm with regular gallery admission. The show features historic images and maps from the Bernie Drouillard collection, as well…
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Congratulations Windsoreats.com!

October 1, 2009
Congratulations to our friends over at Windsoreats.com who last night won the gold medal from Tourism Ontario, in the Ontario Culinary Experience Award category. They took home top prize for their Wine Trail Rides, which visit local wineries on two wheels… There are…
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Citizfaction.ca - 10 not 5

July 21, 2009
As most of you may know there has been a push on to force Council to change from 5 wards with 2 councilors per ward to 10 wards with 1 per ward. This will increase accountability of the councilors to the constituents, and come election time, if someone hasn’t done a good job, then there is a better chance of them ending up out on their ass. Council hired a consultant, and paid him $20,000…
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666 Chatham Street East

July 17, 2009
Back in January, a report (which I thought I had, but can’t find…) came across the council agenda, requesting a demolition permit for 666-668 Chatham Street East. The report stated that based upon inspection the property is structurally sound, and that…
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Thursdays Live!

June 24, 2009
Don’t forget that Thursdays Live continues tomorrow night. As well as taking place in Walkerville, don’t forget that it is also taking place in the Pillette Village BIA as well. I was asked to pass along a message from Magpie Antiques, (disclaimer – I did their website) that they are holding a “Fabulous Vintage & Antiques Street Fair” Taking it to the Street!
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Happy Birthday

June 12, 2009
To International Metropolis… Six years ago, on June 12, 2003 International Metropolis was launched. I found the image above, so don’t ask why there’s seven candles on the cake that says six… 🙂 A few stats on the site: 970 Posts 7,725…
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Art In The Park 2009

June 8, 2009
A weekend with minimal rain! Art In The Park, 2009 edition went off without a hitch this past weekend. I was there Sunday afternoon and looked like a good turnout. As usual, an interesting assortment of wares for sale. The north east corner of the park was, however…