On February 19, 2024, Windsor will observe Presidents Day, which commemorates the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. Many businesses and institutions will have modified schedules or be closed for the holiday.
Grocery stores in Windsor will remain open, but some may have reduced hours. LCBO stores and Beer Store locations will be closed. Pharmacies will remain open, but with possible holiday hours. Schools, universities, and banks will be closed. Transit Windsor buses will operate on the Sunday/holiday schedule. Windsor Public Library branches will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Garbage and recycling collection services in Windsor will be delayed by one day. Most major waste management companies will remain open, but it is advisable to check with your local trash and recycling collection company for their specific schedule.
Community centers, customer care centers, and arenas in Windsor will be closed, except for pre-booked rentals or events and the H4 program. The Gino & Liz Marcus Community Complex will have a drop-in program. The Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre will be open. The Homelessness & Housing Help Hub will be open. Municipal ticket payment offices will be closed. The 311 Customer Contact Centre will be closed. The Chimczuk Museum and François Baby House will be closed.
In Washington, D.C., today, Friday, January 19, the following Smithsonian museums are open: National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Museum of American History, National Museum of Natural History, and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia. All other D.C. museums, including the National Zoo, are closed today.
On Sunday, June 23rd, 2024, Windsorite.ca featured its "Photo Of The Day," showcasing different places in Windsor and Essex County through the eyes of local photographers. The website invites readers to submit their own photos for consideration [edd0c8e6].
The article also mentioned various events and news happening in the area, including a candlelight vigil planned for a Harrow family, the discovery of four deceased individuals in Harrow, the arrest of a suspect after a string of residential break-ins, a death investigation in Harrow, the return of the Walkerville Distillery District Night Market for 2024, and upcoming festivals in Windsor Essex from June 21st to June 23rd [edd0c8e6]. The article also included photos of the Highland Games, Woofa-Roo, the Harrow Soap Box Derby, and the Lakeshore receiving an award for its 2024 budget app [edd0c8e6].
Additionally, it mentioned the affirmation of the City of Windsor's financial rating at "AA+" by S&P, the establishment of a new housing facility and life skills programming for at-risk youth, the start of the Lacasse Park Asphalt and Landscape Restoration Project, the upcoming performance of The Cult at Caesars Windsor, the cuts made to University Players and the Entrepreneurship Practice and Innovation Centre at UWindsor, the expansion of services at the Homelessness and Housing Help Hub in downtown Windsor, and the introduction of a new adventure challenge in Windsor-Essex [edd0c8e6].
The article concluded with an invitation for readers to subscribe to breaking news alerts and a copyright notice [edd0c8e6].