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City of Windsor Newsroom Releases

• Thousands enjoy first-ever Bright Lights Windsor. January 10, 2018.
• Brights Lights Windsor gates open early due to popular demand. December 12, 2017.
• Bright Lights Windsor begins with official tree lighting. November 30, 2017.
• Great Canadian Flag Project celebrated. November 21, 2017.
• Windsor's Poet Laureate welcomes special guests from across Canada. October 17, 2017.
• Celebrating2017 Mayor's Awards. October 16, 2017.
• Dieppe Raid banners all spoken for. September 29, 2017.
• Willistead Manor improvements to begin soon. August 28, 2017.
• Twin City tree dedication in Jackson Park. June 26, 2017.
• Windsor celebrates centenarians stories. June 13, 2017.
• Memorial Cup banners sold out. June 2, 2017.
• Memorial Cup winning parade. May 29, 2017.
• Windsor's 125 most memorable moments. May 1, 2017.
• Celebrating2017 - Windsor to mark the City's 125th Birthday, and the 150th Anniversary of Ontario and Canada.

News Articles

• 60,000 'enthusiastically embraced' Bright Lights Windsor, says city. The Windsor Star. January 11, 2018.
• City organizers estimate 60,000 people visit Bright Lights Windsor. CTV Windsor. January 10, 2018.
• City says thousands enjoy first-ever Bright Lights Windsor. Windsorite.ca. January 10, 2018.
• Last night for Bright Lights Windsor. Blackburn News. January 9, 2018.
• Bright Lights Windsor gets lit for last time tonight. CBC Windsor. January 9, 2018.
• Mayor Drew Dilkens reflects on 2017 accomplishments, hopes for 2018. The Windsor Star. January 8, 2018.
• Bright Lights Windsor has some 'big-city magic'. The Windsor Star. January 6, 2018.
• Bright Lights Windsor extended two days. Windsorite.ca. January 5, 2018.
• Bright Lights Windsor extended. AM800 CKLW. January 5, 2018.
• Bright Lights Windsor to remain open until temperatures rise. CBC News Windsor. January 5, 2018.
• Cold snap and popularity delays the end of Bright Lights Windsor display. The Windsor Star. January 5, 2018.
• Photos: Closing of the "W" Time Capsule. snapd Windsor Album. December 31, 2017.
• Windsor time capsule sealed after 'spectacular' 2017. The Windsor Star. December 31, 2017.
• Windsor adds 25 items to time capsule for 125th birthday. AM800 CKLW. December 31, 2017.
• Mayor's Awards honour community-minded citizens, organizations. The Windsor Star. December 19, 2017.
• Windsor Mayor Awards honour community-minded locals. CBC Windsor. December 19, 2017.
• Brilliant marriage proposals: People in love with Bright Lights Windsor. The Windsor Star. December 17, 2017.
• Brights Lights festival brings more business to shops around Jackson Park. CBC Windsor. December 15, 2017.
• Large crowds for the first weekend of Bright Lights Windsor. AM800CKLW. December 12, 2017.
• Gates to open earlier for popular Bright Lights Windsor. The Windsor Star. December 12, 2017.
• Bright Lights Windsor festival gets extended hours. CBC Windsor. December 12, 2017.
• Changes made to Bright Lights Windsor. Blackburn News. December 12, 2017.
• Photos: Bright Lights Windsor. snapd Windsor Album. December 9, 2017.
• Thousands turn out for Bright Lights Windsor. The Windsor Star. December 8, 2017.
• Tree Lighting Ceremony officially opens $1.5M Bright Lights Windsor festival. CBC Windsor. December 8, 2017.
• Photos: Crowds dazzled by Bright Lights Windsor. Windsorite.ca. December 8, 2017.
• Bright Lights Windsor: what you need to know. Windsorite.ca. December 8, 2017.
• Bright Lights Windsor festival lights up the sky Friday night. CBC Windsor. December 8, 2017.
• Bright 'new holiday tradition' begins tonight in Jackson Park. The Windsor Star. December 8, 2017.
• Sneak peek of the Jackson Park Christmas lights display. CBC Windsor. December 7, 2017.
• Photos: Willistead Manor 2017 Holiday Tours - Day 1. snapd Windsor Album. December 3, 2017.
• Christmas tree going up in Jackson Park. Windsorite.ca. November 25, 2017.
• Photos: Jackson Park makes room for huge Christmas tree. The Windsor Star. November 24, 2017.
• Bright Lights Windsor set up begins. Blackburn News. November 16, 2017.
• Mayor promises more than 'Canadian Tire' decorations for $1.5M Jackson Park Festival. CBC. November 16, 2017.
• Jackson Park light display, premiering Dec. 8, will eventually move downtown. The Windsor Star. Nov. 16, 2017.
• Dilkens announces details of holiday lights festival at Jackson Park. CTV Windsor. November 16, 2017.
• Bright Lights Windsor set to light up Jackson Park Dec. 8. Windsorite.ca. November 16, 2017.
• Remembrance Day Service. snapd Windsor Online Photo Album. November 2017. 
• Remembrance Day message of sacrifice 'worth repeating'. The Windsor Star. November 11, 2017.
• 'You can't believe how much this means to me'. CBC Windsor. November 11, 2017.
• Their war stories are the ones we should never forget. The Windsor Star. November 10, 2017.
• Remembrance: A Soldier's box of First World War memories. The Windsor Star. November 10, 2017.
• Bright Lights Windsor Festival looking for artists and entertainers. Windsorite.ca. October 30, 2017. 
• Photos: Poetry at the Manor Vol 5. The Windsor Star. October 17, 2017.
• Poetry at the Manor Video Interview with Marty Gervais. The Windsor Star. October 17, 2017.
• Poetry at the Manor returns. AM800. October 17, 2017.
• Nominate someone for the 2017 Mayor's Awards. Windsorite.ca. October 17, 2017.
• Nominations being accepted for Mayor's awards. The Windsor Star. October 16, 2017.
• Windsor's Poet Laureate welcomes special guests from across Canada. Windsorite.ca. October 16, 2017.
• Poetry at the Manor as part of City Council Coverage. CBC Windsor. October 16, 2017.
• Windsor hosts finalists for Lieutenant Governor's Visionaries Prize. The Windsor Star. September 21, 2017.
• Windsor Symphony Orchestra celebrates 70th season with an Ode to Joy. The Windsor Star. September 20, 2017.
• 'It's kind of a game changer': People run, bike and dance through Open Streets Windsor. CBC. September 18, 2017.
• snapd Windsor Album: Open Streets Windsor - Ontario 150 Celebration. snapd Windsor. September 17, 2017.
• Photos: Open Streets Windsor, Ontario 150 Celebration. Windsorite.ca. September 17, 2017.
• Crowds flock to bigger and better Open Streets. The Windsor Star. September 17, 2017.
• Open Streets set for Sunday. CTV Windsor. September 16, 2017.
• Open Streets festival returns Sunday. Blackburn News. September 15, 2017.
• Nana's Bakery producing 2,400 trillium cookies for Open Streets. CBC. September 15, 2017.
• Nana's Baker makes 2,400 trillium cookies for Open Streets. The Windsor Star. September 14, 2017.
• Chief Tecumseh stands between Windsor and a potential public art controversy. Windsor Star. August 26, 2017.
• Events galore for Open Streets Windsor on Sept. 17. The Windsor Star. August 21, 2017.
• Open Streets fun getting closer. Windsorite.ca. August 21, 2017.
• Photos bring back memories for last known Essex Scottish survivor of Dieppe Raid. Windsor Star. August 20, 2017.
• Windsor-Essex gathers to commemorate 75th anniversary of Dieppe Raid. CBC Windsor. August 19, 2017.
• Remembering the Dieppe Raid. Blackburn News. August 19, 2017.
• Windsor to honour soldiers of Dieppe Raid for 75th Anniversary. CBC Windsor. August 18, 2017. 
• Dieppe legacy project honours soldiers from Essex Scottish Regiment. CTV Windsor. August 18, 2017.
• 75th Anniversary of Dieppe Raid: A tragedy that devastated Windsor-Essex families. Windsor Star. August 17, 2017.
• Statue campaign gets some help. Blackburn News. August 14, 2017.
• Donations pour in for Hiram Walker statue. CTV Windsor. August 11, 2017.
• Campaign for 'stunning' Hiram Walker sculpture receives $70k from five donors. Windsor Star. August 11, 2017.
• Windsor residents donate $145k for Hiram Walker statue. CBC Windsor. August 11, 2017.
• Windsor's Open Streets will be bigger, and a little sweeter this year. The Windsor Star. July 27, 2017.
• Rib cook-offs, tai chi and 2,400 trillium cookies: Open Streets planning gets underway. Windsor Star. July 26, 2017.
• Planning Session to answer questions on all things Open Streets. Windsorite.ca. July 25, 2017.
• Unique Canada 150 movie dome draws the biggest crowds in Windsor. The Windsor Star. July 12, 2017.
• SESQUI breaks attendance record in Windsor. Blackburn News. July 11, 2017.
• Final day for SESQUI Cinematic Dome in Windsor. AM800 CKLW. July 11, 2017.
• Volunteers and community partners wanted for Open Streets Windsor. CTV Windsor. July 10, 2017.
• Open Streets Windsor planning set to start. Windsorite.ca. July 10th, 2017.
• SESQUI Dome a hot ticket on the riverfront. The Windsor Star. July 10, 2017.
• Canada 150's 360-degree movie wows the crowds in Windsor. The Windsor Star. July 9, 2017.
• Film celebrating Canada stops in Windsor. Blackburn News. July 8, 2017.
• SESQUI cinematic dome tour arrives in Windsor. CTV News. July 7, 2017.
• Canada 150 SESQUI Exhibition Windsor. BizX Magazine. July 7, 2017.
• Giant red igloo to celebrate Canada 150 opens in Windsor. AM800 CKLW. July 7, 2017. 
• FREE movie in a blow-up red igloo. The Mix 96.7. July 7, 2017.
• SESQUI cinematic dome tour brings immersive 360-degree film Horizon to Windsor. EyesOnWindsor. July 7, 2017.
• SESQUI Cinematic Dome Tour - Windsor. Spark Ontario. July 7, 2017.
• Photos: SESQUI Kick-Off Ceremony and Advance Screening. snapd Windsor. July 7, 2017.
• 360-degree film of Canadian life arrives in Windsor. OurWindsor.ca. July 7, 2017.
• 360-degree film of Canada's vast landscape visits Windsor. CBC Windsor. July 6, 2017.
• Cinema dome arrives in Windsor. Windsorite.ca. July 6, 2017.
• SESQUI Dome. CBC News Windsor. July 6, 2017.
• SESQUI is coming to Windsor. SWARG in motion. July 5, 2017.
• Windsor residents show huge Canada Day spirit. CBC Windsor. July 1, 2017.
• Photos: Canada Day Parade and Celebration for the 150th. Windsorite.ca. July 1, 2017.
• Windsor's Canada Day Parade provides sea of red and white - and spirit. The Windsor Star. July 1, 2017.
• O Canada, cupcakes and parade: Windsor celebrates Canada Day. The Windsor Star. July 1, 2017.
• 'Your chosen land:' 40 people from 13 countries become Canadian. The Windsor Star. July 1, 2017.
• Canada celebrates 150 years while baby Emma marks Day 1. The Windsor Star. July 1, 2017.
• 360-degree film celebrating Canada to be screened free in riverfront dome. The Windsor Star. June 30, 2017.
• Everything you need to celebrate Canada 150 in Windsor, Chatham, Sarnia regions. CBC Windsor. June 30, 2017.
• Immigrant group excited to show their patriotic pride during Canada Day parade. CBC Windsor. June 30, 2017.
• What are you doing on Canada Day? The Windsor Star. June 29, 2017.
• Windsor Welcomes Twin Cities Gunsan, Chanchun, Manheim and Las Vueltas. City of Windsor. June 29, 2017.
• Chrysler Pacifica named Canada Day vehicle. Wheels.ca. June 29, 2017.
• Free Canada 150 swag flying out of local MP offices. CBC Windsor. June 29, 2017.
• Canned goods sought at Canada Day Parade. The Windsor Star. June 22, 2017.
• Dilkens wants residents to join his ward walks. CTV Windsor. June 22, 2017.
• Step by step: Mayor hopes to learn more about city issues by walking through wards. CBC Windsor. June 21, 2017.
• Mayor Dilkens to walk city neighbourhoods. Windsorite.ca. June 19, 2017.
• Centenarian shares tales of Windsor's storied past. The Windsor Star. June 14, 2017. 
• 'Connecting People to Nature' - Virtual Trips to Canada's most Beautiful Parks. Canada Blog. June 4, 2017.
• Memorial Cup banners sell out in one day, city says. The Windsor Star. June 2, 2017.
• Windsor Symphony celebrates 70 years with a gala and more. The Windsor Star. June 1, 2017.
• Memorial Cup Parade Photos - snapd Windsor Album. June 1, 2017.
• Hundreds of fans cheer on Memorial Cup champion Spitfires during parade. CBC Windsor. June 1, 2017.
• Banners celebrating Memorial Cup for sale, City says. The Windsor Star. June 1, 2017.
• Gallery: Memorial Cup Parade hits Windsor. Blackburn News. May 31, 2017.
• Photos: Spitfires' Memorial Cup Victory Parade. The Windsor Star. May 31, 2017.
• 'You guys are great,' Memorial Cup Champions tell crowd. The Windsor Star. May 31, 2017.
• MP Brian Masse calls for youth artwork and essays to celebrate Canada 150. The Windsor Star. May 31, 2017.
• Video: Windsor Spitfires get together for team photo with Memorial Cup. The Windsor Star. May 30, 2017.
• Unique domed film experience about Canada coming to Windsor. The Windsor Star. May 30, 2017.
• SESQUI travelling dome and exhibition to stop in Windsor. Windsorite.ca. May 30, 2017.
• The City of Windsor added to the SESQUI 360˚ Cinematic Dome Tour. Sesqui.ca. May 2017. 
• How the Spitfires took an unlikely path and, against the odds, won the Memorial Cup. Windsor Star. May 29, 2017.
• Parade to celebrate Windsor Spitfires. Blackburn News. May 29, 2017.
• Don't MIss the Windsor Spitfires' Memorial Cup Parade, this Wednesay. Windsorite.ca. May 29, 2017.
• Windsor ready to celebrate Memorial Cup win with Spitfires. The Windsor Star. May 29, 2017.
• City to hire temporary manager to organize Open Streets 2017. The Windsor Star. May 29, 2017.
• Memorial Cup Parade Wednesday. The Windsor Star. May 29, 2017.
• History blends with Canada 150 celebrations for EPIC 1867 wine series. The Windsor Star. May 29, 2017.
• Windsor Spitfires capture Memorial Cup with win over Erie. CTV News. May 29, 2017.
• Windsor Spitfires capture the 2017 Memorial Cup. Global News. May 29, 2017.
• Spitfires hang on to win thrilling Memorial Cup final. CBC Sports. May 29, 2017.
• Windsor Spitfires are 2017 Mastercard Memorial Cup Champions. Mastercardmemorialcup.ca. May 28, 2017.
• Memorial Cup Champions: Screaming fans celebrate with home team. The Windsor Star. May 28, 2017.
• Spitfires complete improbable run at Memorial Cup. The Windsor Star. May 28, 2017.
• Windsor Spitfires win Memorial Cup. Blackburn News. May 28, 2017.
• Windsor Spitfires, Jeremy Bracco capture Memorial Cup. thestar.com. May 28, 2017.
• Memorial Cup: Alumni Game - Photos. The Windsor Star. May 27, 2017.
• Jewish Community Centre celebrates Canada 150, Windsor's diversity. The Windsor Star. May 22, 2017.
• Khalsa Day celebrations embrace heritage, Windsor community. The Windsor Star. May 21, 2017.
• The Great Canadian Flag Raising Ceremony (and Windsor125 Celebration). Windsorite.ca. May 20, 2017.
• Mayor's Walk starts off City of Windsor birthday celebrations. Windsorite.ca. May 20, 2017.
• Birthday celebrations held for the City of Windsor. CTV Windsor. May 20, 2017.
• Oh Canada, Our Canada: Windsor's Great Canadian Flag Project becomes a reality. Windsor Star. May 20, 2017.
• Project complete: Great Canadian Flag raising video and images. The Windsor Star. May 20, 2017.
• Windsor celebrating 125 years. Blackburn News. May 20, 2017.
• Long-awaited Canadian Flag goes up on riverfront. Blackburn News. May 20, 2017.
• Windsor may be 125 years old, but it's the city's newest citizens who have WIN CITY pride. CBC. May 19, 2017.
• Several events planned for Windsor's 125th birthday. CTV Windsor. May 19, 2017.
• Night Flight in Downtown Windsor. WIndsorite.ca. May 19, 2017.
• Tourism grows as Memorial Cup arrives. Blackburn News. May 19, 2017.
• 519 Day on 5/19 to celebrate Windsor, local businesses. The Windsor Star. May 19, 2017.
• Memorial Cup arrives in Windsor. CBC Windsor. May 18, 2017.
• 'It's a celebration of our game': Memorial Cup arrives. The Windsor Star. May 18, 2017.
• Special VIA train stop at WFCU Centre for Memorial Cup. CBC Windsor. May 18, 2017. 
• Rail safety combined with Memorial Cup excitement offered to Windsor students. The Windsor Star. May 18, 2017.
• Memorial Cup arrives in Windsor. Windsorite.ca. May 18, 2017.
• Memorial Cup sets sail for Windsor from Sarnia. Blackburn News. May 18, 2017.
• Travelling vehicle exhibition company finds home in former fire hall. The Windsor Star. May 18, 2017.
• Wigs, robes and the right to vote: City Council turns the clock back 125 years. The Windsor Star. May 17, 2017.
• City Council sets the clock back to 1892. Windsorite.ca. May 17, 2017.
• Wigged Windsor Council considers women's voting rights during historical meeting. CBC Windsor. May 17, 2017.
• Former Spits captain Graves wants Memorial Cup players to enjoy the journey. The Windsor Star. May 16, 2017.
• 'Hello 2017' - Time capsule gives glimpse into Windsor's past. The Windsor Star. May 16, 2017.
• City opens time capsule from 1992. CTV Windsor News. May 16, 2017.
• A City time capsule from 1992 has been opened. AM800 CKLW. May 16, 2017.
• 1992 memorabilia unsealed from Windsor time capsule. CBC Windsor. May 16, 2017.
• City getting blast from the early 90s. Blackburn News. May 16, 2017.
• Photos - Windsor opens 25 year old time capsule. Windsorite.ca. May 16, 2017. 
• City of Windsor 1992 Centennial time capsule to be opened Tuesday. Windsorite.ca. May 15, 2017.
• Thank you for hospitality. The Windsor Star. Reader Letter. May 15, 2017.
• Pole for Great Canadian Flag rises over riverfront. The Windsor Star. May 12, 2017.
• Pole installed for long-awaited Great Canadian Flag Project. CBC News Windsor. May, 12, 2017.
• Sculptor relieved Brock-Tecumseh monument going in roundabout. The Windsor Star. May 12, 2017.
• Hold a Windsor 125 Front Porch Party. Windsorite.ca. May 11, 2017.
• Party time; Big birthday bashes planned for Canada, Windsor. The Windsor Star. May 10, 2017.
• Council approves Sandwich roundabout with historic statue. The Windsor Star. May 9, 2017.
• Windsor may soon have a roundabout, sculpture all in one. The Windsor Star. May 5, 2017.
• The City wants 'memorable moments' for 125th celebrations. CTV Windsor. May 1, 2017.
• Celebrating Windsor's 125th Birthday. Biz X Magazine. May 2017.
• City of Windsor 125th Birthday Celebration & Annual Mayor's Walk 2017. Eyes on Windsor. May 2017.
• South Walkerville walking tour helps mark Vimy Ridge anniversary. The Windsor Star. April 9, 2017.
• Walking Tour of South Walkerville makes connection to First World War. The Windsor Star. April 6, 2017.
• Base built as Windsor's Great Canadian Flag Project begins to take shape. CBC News Windsor. April 5, 2017.
• Windsor's having a birthday party and Detroit is invited. The Detroit Free Press. February 21, 2017.
• Windsor sets party schedule for big birthday celebrations. The Windsor Star. February 17, 2017.
• Windsor-Essex getting $1.34M for infrastructure upgrades. CTV News Windsor. February 17, 2017.
• Windsor and Essex County share $1.34M to celebrate Windsor and Canada's birthdays. CBC Windsor. February 17, 2017.
• Windsor receives birthday money from Ottawa. AM800 CKLW. February 17, 2017.
• Website launched to collect information for Canada, Ontario and Windsor anniversaries. OurWindsor.ca. February 17, 2017.
• Celebrating2017 Launch. snapd Windsor Album. February 17, 2017.
• Patriotic dream come true: Great Canadian flag groundbreaking held at Windsor waterfront. The Windsor Star. January 2017.
• Ontario launches celebrations of its 150th Anniversary; Communities across province set to host events. The Toronto Star. January 2017.
• City plants 1,000 tulips in honour of Canada's 150th Birthday. The Windsor Star. November 2016.
• Poets fan out across city to write Windsor's story. The Windsor Star. October 2016.
• Windsor-Essex planting thousands of red, white tulips for Canada's 150th birthday. The Windsor Star. October 2016.

Photos

• Celebrating2017 - Flickr Album.
• 1992 'W'' Centennial Time Capsule Opening for Windsor125. May 16, 2017.
• Canada150 Tulip Gardens.
• Mayor's Walk, Windsor's 125th Birthday Celebration, and Great Canadian Flag Raising Ceremony. May 20, 2017.
• Canada Day 150 - Citizenship Ceremony. July 1, 2017.
• Canada Day 150 - Windsor125 Public Art Unveiling. July 1, 2017.
• Canada Day 150 Parade. July 1, 2017.
• SESQUI Exhibition in Windsor - July 7-11, 2017.

Videos

• SESQUI's Cinematic Dome arrives in Windsor. City of Windsor YouTube. July 2017.
• Celebrate Canada's Park during our 150th Birthday. City of Windsor Youtube. June 2017.
• Canada 150th Celebration Garden in Bloom. City of Windsor YouTube. May 2017.
• Windsor's 125 Most Memorable Moments. City of Windsor YouTube. May 2017.
• Celebrating2017 - Windsor's 125th Birthday and Ontario and Canada's 150th Anniversary. February 17, 2017.
• Mayor Dilkens - Grants awarded to city. The Windsor Star. Video. February 7, 2017.

Social Media

• See the Celebrating2017 Facebook page. 

Note: The Jackson Park Spitfires photo above was taken by Windsor photographer Steven Kriemadis.

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