DOCSLIB.ORG

Section 4 Life at Leisure

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Section 4 Life at Leisure SECTION 4 LIFE AT LEISURE HAVE FUN! Student Clubs & Societies Special Events & Festivals HOT PLACES TO GO Restaurants Bars & Pubs Casino Movies Music & Drama Museum & Galleries RELIGION Student Clubs & Societies STUDENT CLUBS & SOCIETIES There are many student clubs and societies active all across campus. Many of the ethnic and religious groups represented on campus have student clubs or societies. All clubs and societies operate under the University of Windsor Students’ Alliance (UWSA). The University Of Windsor Student Alliance (U.W.S.A.) is the student government for all full-time undergraduate students at the University of Windsor. Each full time undergraduate student pays fees to the UWSA each semester. The UWSA offers a wide range of services including but not limited to: Fax services, selling Greyhound bus tickets, Exam Bank, a 250$ value scholarships. For more information about UWSA services and current ratified clubs for each semester, please refer to UWSA website. www.uwsa.ca Contact Info: University of Windsor Students Alliance 401 Sunset Avenue CAW Student Centre, 2nd Floor Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4 519-253-3000 ext. 3600 Office: 971-3600 Fax: 519-971-3654 E-mail: [email protected] There are two main organizations that are relevant to all international students. These include the International Student Society (ISS) and the Volunteer International Students’ Assistance (V.I.S.A.) ISS and V.I.S.A. work together to enhance the experience of International Students at U of W. I.S.S. Each international student is automatically a member of ISS. ISS is there to represent international student views and needs on campus to the UWSA and to University administration. For more information please contact [email protected] or go on the internet to: www.uwindsor.ca/iss V.I.S.A. International students are not automatically enrolled in Volunteer International Students’ Assistance (V.I.S.A.), but can choose to join if they wish. V.I.S.A. 2 www.uwindsor.ca/isc Canadian Events & Festivals organizes weekly or bi-weekly social events such as laser tag, bowling, movies etc. These are great events to meet other students on campus as well as get involved with people from one’s own cultural community. To join V.I.S.A. send email to [email protected]. For information on V.I.S.A. or ISS events, visit the ISC or email them directly SPECIAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS JANUARY 1, NEW YEAR’S DAY This is a statutory holiday throughout Canada to celebrate the beginning of a new year FEBRUARY 14, VALENTINE’S DAY Companions often exchange flowers, candles, cards, and/or chocolates. It is not a holiday, but a good opportunity to get close to that special someone. FAMILY DAY This is a statutory holiday in Ontario that occurs at the third Monday of February. However, all federal ministries and federal servants work on that day since the holiday is not recognized at the federal level. STUDY WEEK This is a week long holiday for university students, it usually occurs at the end of February. It is also known as Spring break. However, university offices remain open. MARCH 17, ST. PATRICK’S DAY Not an official holiday. St. Patrick is accredited with driving all the snakes out of Ireland. Traditionally, Canadians wear green on the day. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME Daylight Savings time begins on the first Sunday in April. On this day, clocks are advanced by one hour in order to save some of the daylight over the longer summer days. It ends on the last Sunday in October. On this day, clocks are set back one hour to normal time. U of W International Student Centre 3 Canadian Events & Festivals GOOD FRIDAY Christian holiday occurring on the Friday before Easter (in March or April). It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a statutory holiday EASTER SUNDAY Celebrated on the first Sunday following the full moon that occurs on or following the spring equinox. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Now, Easter has been largely secularized and is represented by springtime symbols such as a bunny and/or an egg. MOTHER’S DAY Observed on the second Sunday in May. Mother’s Day is set aside to acknowledge, show appreciation for and honour one’s mother and other moms in their life. VICTORIA DAY Celebrated on the first Monday before May 24. Victoria Day is the birthday of Queen Victoria of England. The Queen’s birthday was first observed in Ontario in 1845. FATHER’S DAY Observed on the third Sunday in June. Father’s Day is set aside to acknowledge, show appreciation for and honour one’s father and those who play father-like roles in one’s life. JULY 1, CANADA DAY Celebrates the anniversary of Canada’s confederation. The Dominion of Canada was declared when the British North America Act created the Canadian federal government in 1867. CIVIC HOLIDAY The first Monday in August. A day for recreation and summer enjoyment. LABOUR DAY First Monday of September. It is a holiday in honour of working people that began in 1882 as a celebration and huge parade in New York City. THANKSGIVING DAY In Canada, Thanksgiving is the second Monday in October. A day of general thanksgiving to God for the harvest. Usually celebrated by families and friends getting together and eating a traditional family meal. 4 www.uwindsor.ca/isc Canadian Events & Festivals ADVISING WEEK This holiday follows the thanksgiving holiday for faculties to conduct program-specific holidays. No classes will be held outside the faculties of law and education. OCTOBER 31, HALLOWEEN Secular celebration based on ancient Druid customs, which said the souls of the dead mingled with the living on this Hallowed eve. Now people still wear costumes to disguise from spirits and children often go door to door (trick or treating) in request of candy. NOVEMBER 11, REMEMBRANCE DAY Day of remembrance for all the soldiers who served and sacrificed in the wars. People wear the “Flower of Remembrance,” the poppy, on their shirt over their heart to show their solidarity with the soldiers. DECEMBER 24, CHRISTMAS EVE The day before Christmas. It is both a Christian and secular holiday Often celebrated with a family meal. Religiously celebrated with church services/masses. DECEMBER 25, CHRISTMAS DAY Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. Christmas traditions include giving gifts, decorating houses and yards with lights, putting up Christmas trees, and sending greeting cards. DECEMBER 26, BOXING DAY Originally dedicated as a day to give gifts to or help the needy. While government offices and most businesses close, malls crowd with people rushing for large sales or exchanging gifts from the holidays. DECEMBER 31, NEW YEAR’S EVE Celebration for the upcoming new year. People gather to wish each other a happy new Year. Before midnight the countdown begins and once the clock hits 12, people cheer, sing and celebrate in various ways. U of W International Student Centre 5 Restaurants HOT PLACES TO GO... In Canada its customary to tip RESTAURANTS the service at a restaurant. Double the PST is a good amount. POPULAR CULTURE Swiss Chalet Features in BBQ Ribs and Grill and Chicken. Can be paid via your meal plan. When you go, don’t forget to bring your student card! 1690 Huron Church Road, Windsor, ON, N9C 2L1 TEL: 519-973-4686, 1-866-439-0439 Pizza Pizza Features in pizza, sandwiches and subs, chicken wings and crunchers and salads . Can be paid via your meal plan for delivery only. 2203 Wyandotte Street West at Randolph Street TEL: 519-977-1111 Pizza Hut Features in pizza, pastas, a lunch menu and desserts. 1770 Huron Church Rd. TEL: 310-10-10 CHINESE FOOD Walking down Wyandotte, you will notice that there are many Chinese Restaurants on the street. Each one of them has its own specialties. Go check it out! ► Ming Wah Chinese Buffet The best and the biggest Chinese buffet in town! 6771 Tecumseh Rd. (Bus: take Crosstown 2 to Tecumseh Mall) ► Dynasty Chinese Cuisine & BBQ 2080 Wyandotte Street West 519-255-9791 ► May Wah Inn Chinese Cuisine 1689 University Avenue West 519-256-4755 6 www.uwindsor.ca/isc Restaurants JAPANESE THAI ► Tai Pan House Restaurant ► Basil Court 188 Pitt W. 327 Ouellette Ave 519-253-7062 519-252-5609 ► Koto Buki Sushi Bar ► Eat In Thailand Restaurant 2465 Dougall Ave. Dorwin Plaza 992 University Ave. W 519-250-4040 519-252-0159 INDIAN FOOD PAKISTANI BUFFET ► India Palace ► Havelli Pakistani-Indian cuisine 1165 Ottawa St 2190 Wyandotte St. West Windsor, ON 519-977-6251 519-256-4104 EAST AFRICAN KOREAN ► Hot & Spicy ► BG Korean Restaurant 1806 Wyandotte St. West 2020 Wyandotte St. West 519-971-8763 519-254-0274 VIETNAMESE AFRICAN ► The Mini ► Somali Restaurant 475 University Ave. 2127 University Avenue West 519-254-2221 519-977-8418 ► Red Papaya ► Jubba Restaurant 1550 Huron Church Rd. 2000 Wyandotte Street West University Mall, 519-253-6215 519-258-9888 ► East Arican & Asian 1806 Wyandotte St. West 519-971-876 LEBANESE ► El-Mayor ► Paradise Buffet 936 Wyandotte St. E 507 Erie Street East 519-258-7645 519-254-6040 In addition to on Campus food outlets, students who bought meal plans from the University can use their meal plans in the following places: Harveys, Pita Pit, Pizza Pizza, Swiss Chalet. U of W International Student Centre 7 Restaurants BARS & PUBS Big Dick’s and Jimmy G’s on Wyandotte, Rock Bottom, Spicoli’s and Hurricanes on Sandwich and Escape Café on University Ave. are all very close to the University. Excellent spots to grab some beer and hang out with your friends! Visit www.windsorx.com to see more pubs and bars in Downtown Windsor.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • CVB Map 2001 (Page 1)
    To I-696 & Detroit Lakeview Dieppe St. Carling Cr. Genevieve St. Betty Dr. Marina Zoological Park Isack Dr. 1 Handy Brumpton Riverside Dr. E. Sandpoint St. Bertha St. \ Park Flora Ave. Clairview Ave. Beach Lori St. Greendale Dr. Martinique Dr. Clairview Ave. Dormar Dr. Riverdale Ave. 16 3 Stop 26 Cecile Florence Ave. 375 St. John M. St. John Lodge Parkway Christopher Dr. BELLE ISLE Lauzon Rd. 75 Bridges Kiwanis Clover Ave. St. John St. Menard St. U.S.A. Bay Park Park Clairview St. W.P. Chrysler Freeway Cedarview St. Menard St. Manitou Elinore St. Ct. Thomas Ave. Ganatchio Trail Westchester Dr. Rholaine Dr. Shore Jarvis Ave. Canada Haven Alan Cr. To Winclare Greenpark Blvd. Catalina Wynd Cora Greenwood Dr. Cove D.I.A. St. Rose East End Dr. Chene St. Beach Park Ganatchio Trail Park South Woodward Ave. Frank Ave.Laporte Ave.Watson Ave. Rendezous Vernon Kenney Fisher Freeway St. Paul Ave. Gratiot Ave. Ct. Ct. Wyandotte St. E. Kingston Cr. Dillon Dr. To Port Huron Jerome St. Patrice Dr. Riverside Detroit River Orchard Grove Arena Coventry Castle Riverside Dr. E. St. Rose Ave. Gardens St. Rose Ave. Hill Rd. 75 Edward Ave. Matthew Brady Blvd. Little River Dr. Belle Isle View Virginia Ave. Isabelle Pl.BellepercheFairview Pl. Blvd. Eastlawn Blvd. St. Rose Ave. Thompson Blvd. 10 Riverside Riverside Little River Rd. 15 Victor St. Kiwanis Park Greenwood Jefferson Blvd. Baseball Parkview Ave. Riverdale To Greenfield Village Park Park Reaume Janisse Ave. St. Mary's Blvd. and Metro Airport Park Little River Blvd. Abbey Ct. Abbey Heatfield Cedarwood Dr.
    [Show full text]
  • A Girls Night out in Handbag Heaven
    2 0 1 7 A Girls Night Out In Handbag Heaven GOING SHOPPING? OF COURSE YOU ARE! Please support the generous retailers and businesses listed in this shopping guide. SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, October 25th, 2018 Same Place, Same Time! Reserve your tickets early! Email [email protected] www.dogooddivas.com RED ROSE SPONSORS The time-honoured expression of love TD Bank WHITE ROSE SPONSORS A symbol of honour, respect and hope Caesars Windsor Cares Forest Glade Fireplaces St. Clair College Alumni Association Tim Hortons Local Restaurant Owners AM800 – CTV Windsor Star PINK ROSE SPONSORS A sign of admiration and appreciation Essex Home Furnishings Greater Essex County District School Board LaSalle Travel & Apple Vacations StorageMart Three Aces Trillium Contracting Ltd. Webplanet.ca Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club 1 | 2017 DIVA DELIGHTS 2017 A MESSAGE FROM THE DO GOOD DIVAS The Do Good Divas would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to everyone who supported our annual signature event “Diva Delights: A Girls Night Out in Handbag Heaven”. This unique fund-raiser has allowed the Do Do Good Divas Executive Good Divas to support and improve many health care programs and services in our community since 2007. Lindsay Lovecky, Vice-President Gale Simko-Hatfield, President Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Vicki Granger, Secretary-Treasurer the care and comfort of patients at Windsor Regional Hospital. The Do Good Divas have pledged to donate $30,000 to create a patient/family lounge area on the 7th floor of the Ouellette campus The generosity of sponsors, businesses and to up-date a lounge with kitchenette and individuals in supporting our efforts is in the birthing center at the Met Campus.
    [Show full text]
  • Windsor, Ontario
    WINDSOR ONTARIO > ESSEX REGION • www.citywindsor.ca • Located in southwestern Ontario, on south shore of the Detroit River • City population: approximately 210,000 • 350 km southwest of Toronto SISTER CITIES: Lublin (Poland) // Sainte-Etienne (France) Fujisawa (Japan) // Mannheim (Germany) Udine (Italy) // Gunsan (South Korea) Saltillo (Mexico) Notable features: City/Suburb Changchun (China) • French-Canadian and English heritage blends with immigrants from many various nationalities • Year-round recreational activities include biking or hiking along the many riverfront and other recreational trails, sailing, golf, as well as snowshoeing or crosscountry skiing • Main industry is the automotive sector, Ceasar’s Casino, the University THE CITY OF ROSES of Windsor and pharmceuticals As the southern-most major city in Canada, Windsor lies • Junior “A” level hockey team - the Windsor Spitfires across the river from Detroit, Michigan. It is the only place Main Attractions: where Canada is actually to the south of the USA. The two • Art Gallery of Windsor: www.artgalleryofwindsor.com cities grew together in auto-industry strength over the • Odette Sculpture Park past century. The annual Freedom Festival in early summer • Windsor Symphony Orchestra: www.windsorsymphony.com culminates in a joint fireworks display celebrating both • Art Gallery of Windsor: www.agw.ca • Ambassador Bridge: www.ambassadorbridge.com countries’ national holidays (July 1 for Canada, and July 4 • Hiram Walker distillery for the USA). Windsor is a small city by population, but it • Coventry Gardens & Peace Fountain: holds all the amenities of a larger urban centre. Citizens www.infowindsor.com/peace-fountain-conventry-gardens lack for nothing when it comes to shopping, dining, • Ganatchio Trail- 8km of walking, cycling or rollerblading trail outdoor recreation and family-oriented events.
    [Show full text]
  • 2020 TWEPI Reopen Plan
    RESPOND, RESTART & RECOVER PLAN visitwindsoressex.com WINDSOR • AMHERSTBURG • ESSEX • KINGSVILLE • LAKESHORE • LASALLE • LEAMINGTON • PELEE ISLAND • TECUMSEH REV3 05.15.2020 VISION & MISSION VISION Windsor Essex Pelee Island will be a top of mind regional tourism destination in Ontario offering authentic and diverse visitor experiences. MISSION CORE FUNCTIONS: We are the leading tourism industry The core functions in building a united collaborative committed to enhancing the region’s economy and quality of life through: tourism industry are: • Supporting destination development and 1. Product, Program & industry operators Destination Development • Actively facilitating partner engagement 2. Industry Partnership & Engagement • Effectively marketing our destination 3. Marketing & Communications BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair MEMBERS Mayor Nelson Santos Town of Kingsville Mayor Drew Dilkens | City of Windsor Interim Vice-Chair Warden Gary McNamara | County of Essex Danielle Stuebing Mayor Ray Durocher | Township of Pelee Director of Community Outreach Services, Essex Region Conservation Authority Deputy Mayor Crystal Meloche | Town of LaSalle Secretary-Treasurer* Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac | City of Windsor Gordon Orr Natalie Lepine | Director, Resort and Hotel Sales, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Caesars Windsor *non-voting member Tom O’Brien | Owner, Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards Chris Savard | General Manager, Devonshire Mall For more information please contact our leadership team: Gordon Orr Lynnette Bain Jason Toner Chief Executive Officer VP, Destination Development Director of Marketing [email protected] [email protected] & Communications [email protected] 2 MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO Tourism Partner, On March 16th we tossed our Board approved Destination Development Strategy and Marketing Plan into the garbage and soon recognized we had to come up with a new playbook.
    [Show full text]
  • Egret-Fall-2013.Pdf
    Volume 29, Number 3 Fall 2013 The Egret the Newsletter of the Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club Inside this issue … Upcoming ECFNC Activities ECFNC Activities at a Glance ......... 1 ECFNC Contacts .............................. 2 Sept. 14th and 15th – Blue Kestrel Café at the Hawk Ojibway Butterfly Walk ................... 3 Festival, Holiday Beach. Peg Wilkinson .................................. 4 th Ojibway PPNR ................................. 4 October 9 – Members Meeting – Christine Madliger: Tree Swallows and Stress! Water, Water Everywhere ................ 6 It’s a Bug’s Nightlife Here ............... 6 November 2nd – The 29th Annual Dinner! Get your Fireflies ............................................ 7 Tickets now! Where are the Monarchs? ................ 8 December 11th – Members Meeting – A year in review Art of Monarch Rearing ................. 10 Activities and Excursions .............. 12 Current and Former Membership Form .......................... 13 Presidents of the Field Nat’s hawk ECFNC Monthly Meetings wrangling for a Except for our outdoor meetings in July and wedding! August and our annual dinner in November, Congratulations to monthly members’ meeting are held the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm at Ojibway all the Field Nature Center, 5200 Matchette Road, Windsor, Naturalists who 519-966-5852. found love this Visit our Website at essexcountynature.com summer! Photo: Mackenzie Browning A great big Thank You to everyone who submitted articles and photos to the Egret this month. We always appreciate your submissions and couldn’t run this newsletter without them! Special thank you to Betty Learmouth! The Egret Fall 2013 ECFNC Contacts About the Club … President: Jesse Gardner Costa ([email protected]) The Essex County Field Naturalists’ Vice-President: Dave Kraus (519-825-7491) Club was incorporated in March 1985.
    [Show full text]
  • 2020 Q1 Report
    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN WINDSOR-ESSEX @WindsorEssex /windsoressex @weecdev @weecdev HIGHLIGHTS OF 2020 FIRST-QUARTER ACTIVITIES This report highlights business development Through these and other activities, the team accomplishments by the WindsorEssex Economic focuses on five key areas: Development Corporation (WE EDC) from January Investment Attraction to March 2020 and provides an overview of regional Small Business Centre economic development interactions that include, Business Retention but are not limited to, outreach, consultation, trade & Expansion shows, performance metrics, entrepreneurship, Institute for Border Logistics and Security marketing, and international outreach by the Marketing and Business Development team. Communications Quarterly reports are provided to funders, stakeholders and the general public and are posted on the Corporation’s website www.choosewindsoressex.com WINDSORESSEX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION From the President and CEO’s Desk To the business community and fellow citizens of Windsor and Essex County, The COVID-19 pandemic has, and will continue to, impact many aspects of life for all citizens of our region, province, country and world. Furthermore, the significant economic impact of the pandemic has changed the way we all do business. As the lead economic development agency for Windsor-Essex County, the task of WE EDC has been to develop and execute strategies to retain, expand, attract and help new businesses start up in the Windsor-Essex region. However, in the face of a world- wide economic recession and drastic changes in the operations of all regional businesses, WE EDC has also changed, to best help our local economy. As of Monday, March 16th, the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation has shifted from a strategic focus on retention, expansion, attraction and start-up of business to an immediate focus on business sustainability.
    [Show full text]
  • Downtown Windsor Visitor Map 12 Detroit River 13 Dining Accommodations Services P 17 1
    N DOWNTOWN WINDSOR VISITOR MAP 12 DETROIT RIVER 13 DINING ACCOMMODATIONS SERVICES P 17 1. St. Clair Centre for the Arts P 10 1. The Squirrel Cage 1. Caesars Windsor Hotel 35 RIVER FRONT TRAIL 2. Keg Steakhouse and Bar 2. Quality Suites Downtown Windsor 2. Transit Windsor, Tunnel Bus & 8 3 P Greyhound Bus Terminal 3. Tim Hortons 3. Waterfront Hotel Downtown Windsor 2 3. LCBO 6 1 5 4. El Patron Taqeatery 4. Travelodge Hotel Downtown Windsor $ $ 4 20 14 (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) 3 12 5. Loose Goose Resto Pub & Lounge 5. Days Inn Windsor 4. Downtown Windsor Business 18 9 9b P 39 7 5 6. Sushi California 6. Holiday Inn Downtown Windsor Improvement Association (DWBIA) 16 7. Jade Chinese Cuisine 7. Comfort Suites Downtown Windsor 5. Windsor Pride 2 8. Caesars Windsor (8 options) 6. Shoppers Drug Mart P $ 32 9. Superstar Wings & Ribs / Eggsmart 7. Yee Pharmacy P 1 NIGHTLIFE 8. Royal Windsor Pharmacy 4 34 8 10. Chanoso’s /Oishii 1 4 1. The Loop 9. Food Basics 9 P 1 7 7 11. South Detroit 2. Phog Lounge 10. The Beer Store P 1 $ 19 12. Simon’s Prime Hamburgers 2 $ 3. Villains Beastro 27 3 12 13. Co ee Exchange TAXI 3 6 13 4. The Kilt & Fiddle 11 14 Vets Cab (519.256.2621) 40 42 11 14. Green Bean Cafe 33 10 2 5. Revival Social Lounge Checker Cab (519.254.7777) 17 15. Starbucks Co ee Company 2 4 6. Boom Boom Room Cruise Control Windsor (519.252.6766) VIA CARON 2 15 16.
    [Show full text]
  • Town of Lasalle Transit Feasibility Study Public Information Centre
    Town of LaSalle Transit Feasibility Study Public Information Centre WELCOME Contact our project management team: Larry Silani Dennis Fletcher Town of LaSalle Steer Davies Gleave 519-969-7770 x1288 647-725-3150 [email protected] [email protected] LaSalle Transit Feasibility Study Study Background and Purpose The Town of LaSalle is undertaking a study to assess the feasibility of a new transit service in the Town. This study is divided into two main stages: 2015 2016 Sep Oct Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Phase 1 -­‐ Feasibility assessment To determine the feasibility and community support for a transit service in the Town Background review Community engagement Feasibility and needs assessment Repor:ng and recommenda:ons Council presenta:on Phase 2 -­‐ Business plan development To develop the service details, suppor8ng strategies and financial impacts Detailed service designs and evalua:on Public engagement Support strategies Financial plan Council presenta:on Phase 1 Report Council Presenta:on March 8, 2016 | 1 Public Information Centre Objectives We want to know your feedback on two elements: • Our preferred local bus route options • Our proposed fare policies Next Steps • Your input will be incorporated into the development of the business plan • Presentation to council on the feasibility assessment and recommendations expected in July 2016 LaSalle Transit Feasibility Study What we heard in Phase 1 There is community support for a transit service in the Town Based on a representative telephone survey LaSalle households, 65 percent supported a $25 to $50 annual property tax increase for a local transit service in LaSalle.
    [Show full text]
  • Contact Our Project Management Team
    TOWN OF LASALLE TRANSIT FEASIBILITY STUDY Town of LaSalle Transit Feasibility Study Public Information Centre WELCOME Contact our project management team Larry Silani Dennis Fletcher Town of LaSalle Steer Davies Gleave 519-969-7770 x1288 647-725-3150 [email protected] [email protected] TOWN OF LASALLE TRANSIT FEASIBILITY STUDY Study Background and Purpose The Town of LaSalle is undertaking a study to assess the feasibility of a new transit service in the Town. Public Information Centre Objectives identify the potential demand and target markets for the service identify the type of transit service to be provided identify high-level cost implications for providing the service Study Schedule September October November December January Background review Stakeholder and public engagement Feasibility assessment We are Reporting and recommendations here Council presentation Next Steps Your input will be incorporated into the feasibility assessment Presentation to council on the feasibility assessment and recommendations in January Depending on the conclusions of the feasibility assessment, detailed planning for transit services could commence early 2016 TOWN OF LASALLE TRANSIT FEASIBILITY STUDY Potential service types Transit services need to be adaptable to community needs. The following are different ways we can provide transit services in LaSalle. Fixed-route local bus Local bus operates along a fixed route and schedule, with stops only at pre-determined locations Service only operates at designated CollTrans provides a fixed-route local bus stops (white circles). within Collingwood and to neighbouring Wasaga Beach. Flexible-route local bus A variation on the fixed route concept Bus route is broadly fixed, but may deviate according to customer requests (made by phone or by request to the bus driver) Service operates at designated stops BC Transit provides a service connecting (white circles).
    [Show full text]
  • The Egret the Newsletter of the Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club
    Volume 25, Number 3 September 2009 The Egret the Newsletter of the Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club Inside this issue … New Monthly Meeting Location .....1 Reminder! New Monthly Meeting Location! ECFNC Contacts .............................2 Kayaking with Mike ........................3 Beginning September 2009 the Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club will hold their monthly members’ Flora of Kawartha Lakes .................4 meeting at Windsor Airport’s new community room. Jason Telasco Photos .......................5 This spacious and comfortable room is situated at the Spring Excursion at Ojibway...........6 west end of the airport terminal building. River Canard Field Trip...................6 From Division Road (County Road 42) turn north on st Rachel Powless Photos ....................8 Duncan McColl Road (1 street west of airport terminal entrance) then turn right (east) on Hayes Road (1st th 15 Windsor Butterfly Count ..........9 right) and drive to the end. Park on south side of long Ojibway Prairie Walk ....................11 white garage (P). Community room (*) is adjacent City of Windsor Naturalization .....13 and east of this parking area. Take at Hike Barb..........................14 Bat Night........................................16 ⇒ Gayle Smith Obituary....................18 P 25th Anniversary Submissions ....20 * Activities & Excursions.................28 Membership Form .........................30 ⇑ Anniversary ⇒ Edition ⇑ The Egret September 2009 About the Club … ECFNC Contacts The Essex County Field Naturalists’
    [Show full text]
  • Download Your Copy Now!
    * 67 Richmond · Men’s Fashion Clothing * Bella Bridal 178 Sandwich St S, Amherstburg · 519-736-4744 816 Erie St East · 226-246-2664 1614 Lesperance Rd Unit 6A, Tecumseh Towne Center Plaza www.bellabridalwindsor.com 519-979-9808 www.67richmond.com Bessette Transport Mobile Cold Storage Rentals & Outdoor Wedding Arch Rentals À La Carte Gelato & Desserts 519-563-8792 519-997-7200 · www.alacartegelato.com * Best Western PLUS Waterfront Hotel * A Universal Limousine 277 Riverside Dr W · 519-973-5555 1-800-858-2664 · www.auniversal.com www.windsor-hotel.ca * AEP · Atkins Event Productions Blush Photography 519-259-2190 · www.aepevents.net 226-348-9007 · www.blushphotos.ca * Allure Events BREW Microbrewery - Wedding in the Woods YOUR PLACE FOR SHOWERS, REHEARSAL DINNERS, 519-991-2329 · Facebook: Allure Events 226-246-0720 · www.brewwindsor.com www.weddinginthewoods.ca Amanda Pare Photography CEREMONIES AND RECEPTIONS 519-819-2931 · www.amandapare.com Brian Price - Realtor & Financial Advisor Windsor's only $2,000 CASH BACK Realtor! Ambassador Golf Club 519-995-6145 · www.brianaprice.ca 1025 Sprucewood Ave · 519-966-2425 ex. 3 www.ambassadorgolfclub.com Bridal Confidential Wedding Directory WINDSOR YACHT CLUB www.bridalconfidential.com Anything & Everything 1475 County Rd 27, Belle River · 519-728-2890 / 519-816-3646 * Butterfield Limousine Service 9000 RIVERSIDE DR E, www.anythingeverything.ca 9630 Tecumseh Rd E · 519-253-5466 WINDSOR, ON Te only thing we www.butterfieldlimo.com Ariius Nightclub & Ultralounge 519- 945- 1863 377 Riverside Drive · 519-800-8866 * Caesars Windsor overlook is the water! www.ariiusnightclub.com 377 Riverside Dr E · 519-985-2855 WWW.WINDSORYACHTCLUB.COM www.caesarswindsor.com Artisan Photography By Kris & Nicole 519-792-3285 · www.artisan-photography.com Canoe Point Design Co 647-872-6985 · www.canoepointdesignco.ca Authentic Floral Design Unit 3 - 11400 Tecumseh Rd E · 519-956-8816 * Chad Barry Photography www.authenticfloraldesign.com 519-365-2262 www.chadbarryweddings.com * Awad Medical Aesthetics & Wellness Suite 6 - 500 Manning Road, St.
    [Show full text]
  • December 2015 Newsletter.Pdf
    Upcoming Events December 11 December 2015 Progress Reports Go Home December 14 Cookie Dough Order Pickup Between 2pm and 8pm December 15 From the desk of the Principal and Vice Principal … Skating Day (Gr. 3-8) Fun Fitness Day (JK-Gr.2) It’s hard to believe that we are already into December! We appreciate children coming December 16 to school dressed for the weather. We are outside three times during the school day: Winter Concert @Southwood arrival recess, first nutrition break, and second nutrition break, for a total of 50 minutes 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm per day. The guidelines for keeping students indoors during extreme cold are -21 degrees Celsius with the wind chill factor considered. Southwood Staff JK/SK – M. Savo-Newman The safety of students is most important and when the decision is made to cancel bus ECE – D. Francis -Hobbs JK/SK – C. Djelebian transportation, it is posted on the board website at www.buskids.ca and broadcast as ECE – A. McKane soon as possible on radio stations: CBE, AM 630, CHYR FM 96.7, CKLW FM 93.9, Grade 1 – K. Malcolm Grade 1 – A. Mamo CBEF AM 540, CIMX FM 88.7, CKSY FM 95.1, CFCO AM 630, CKLW AM 800, Grade 1/2 – C. Coulter and CKWW AM 580. Grade 2 – S. Tessier Grade 2 – D. Hunt -Robinson Also, as winter approaches, we have contractors who plough snow for us and almost Grade 3 – V. MacDonald Grade 3 – S. Forget always, the plough picks up gravel and debris as it piles the snow.
    [Show full text]