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CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Two downtown events close several streets
The intersection of Wyandotte and Ouellette in downtown Windsor, Ont. as seen in May 2025. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) On Friday, multiple roads will be closed downtown starting at 2:00 p.m., according to police. The Ouellette Car Cruise, from 6 :00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and the Downtown Block Party from 7:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. will be held in Windsor. The closures include: Chatham Street West (Ouellette to Ferry) Pelissier Street (Chatham West to University West) Riverside Drive (intermittent closures at Ouellette, Ferry, Goyeau, Glengarry, Aylmer, and Via Udine) Park Street (closed at Pelissier and west of Tunnel exit) Chatham Street East (west of parking garage entrance) Ferry Street at Pitt (no eastbound to Ouellette) Freedom Way at Park Street (no right turns) Police are asking the public to follow detour signs, police directions and expect delays from 2:00 p.m. to midnight.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
What's Up YQG: Windsor-Essex events Aug. 15-17
Riverfront Festival Plaza is full of vehicles ahead of the Ouellette Car Cruise in Windsor, Ont., on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. (Rich Garton / CTV Windsor) Who's looking for some mid-August fun in Windsor-Essex? Here are the events and activities taking place this weekend from Aug. 15-Aug. 17, according to Tourism-Windsor Essex Pelee Island. Leamington Lebanese Club Mother Mary Festival Thursday August 14 to Sunday August 17 You're all welcome to join us and celebrate the Feast of the Assumption and the Festivities (Lebanese Food, Entertainment and Drinks prepared by the Leamington Lebanese Club). 39th Madonna Di Canneto Festival Thursday August 14 to Sunday August 17 Don't miss the 39th Madonna Di Canneto Festival! Music On The 42 Summer Concert Series Friday August 15 to Saturday August 16 The Municipality of Leamington, in partnership with The Bank Theatre, is pleased to announce the full lineup for the highly anticipated Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Series, returning to the SUNSET® Amphitheatre at Seacliff Park. Windsor International Diaspora Festival Friday August 15 to Sunday August 17 After a successful debut last year, WIDAFEST is back—bolder, brighter, and bigger—with a mission to once again unite the community through the power and pride of African and Caribbean culture. Ouellette Car Cruise Friday August 15 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Don't miss the annual Ouellette Car Cruise Amherstburg Open Air Weekends – Farm Fest Friday August 15 to Sunday August 17 Check out Open Air Weekends in Amherstburg Amherstburg Night Market Friday August 15 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Join us every Friday this summer for the Amherstburg Night Market - part of Open Air Weekends in downtown Amherstburg Windsor International Black Film Festival Friday August 15 to Sunday August 17 Don't miss Windsor International Black Film Festival! St Clair College Centre For The Arts Presents: Terrace Dinner Friday August 15 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Four course themed dinner with the menu revolving around the themed country or region of the week! Friday Night Lights Bike Ride Friday August 15 6:30 pm Enjoy the sight of colourfully lit cyclists roll through the streets, bells clacking, as they partake in a pub crawl on two wheels! Lakeshore Summer Parks Concert Series: Comber Pavilion Friday August 15 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Join Lakeshore for an incredible lineup of musicians and musical acts, coming to a park near you! Enbridge Presents: Live at The Square with BB Anne Friday August 15 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Every Friday evening from July through October 2025, Windsor's new City Hall Square plaza will transform into a hub of music, culture, and community with Live at The Square. Queen: It's A Kinda Magic Friday August 15 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Following the huge success of its 2024 Canadian national tour, Queen: It's a Kinda Magic is RETURNING IN 2025 by popular demand! Tour Di Via Italia Bike Races Saturday August 16 Windsor's little Italy will once again provide the back drop for another exciting edition of racing! Downtown Windsor Farmer's Market Saturday August 16 9:00 am to 2:00 pm At the Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market you'll find farm fresh fruit, vegetables, produce and unique artisan food products from the best our area has to offer. Dropped On Drouillard Saturday August 16 10:00 am to 11:00 pm Windsor's only all-day urban street and culture festival, in the heart of Ford City on Drouillard Road. Colchester Village Country Markets Saturday August 16 10:00 am to 3:00 pm The Colchester Village Country Markets are back for a fifth season! Pressure Point – Two Day Esports Tournament Saturday August 16 to Sunday August 17 In collaboration with St. Clair Esports, we're hosting our biggest fighting game tournament yet at the state-of-the-art St. Clair Esports Arena. Resin Workshops- For Beginners! Saturday August 16 10:00 am Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to try something new. Spots are limited, so grab yours before it's gone! Windsor Hip Hop Festival Saturday August 16 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Come out to Ernest Atkinson Park and enjoy the Windsor Hip Hop Festival! Kingsville Block Party Country Night Saturday August 16 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Join us the third Saturday of each month through the summer for our community block parties. Essex Centre StreetFest Saturday August 16 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Essex Centre StreetFest is a vibrant outdoor community event designed to bring together local businesses, artisans, food vendors, and entertainers for a fun-filled day in downtown Essex. Murder Mystery Saturday August 16 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Channel your inner detective as you help uncover a murderer in a classic 'whodunnit?' Charcuterie & Wine Flight Night Saturday August 16 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Looking for the perfect night out? Join us on Saturday, August 16th from 6–8PM for a deliciously curated experience where food, wine, and good company come together. 89Next Rock Band Saturday August 16 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Enjoy a fun cruise by Windsor Premier Cruises! Tecumseh Farmer's Markets Sunday August 17 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Join us this summer to connect, support local artisans, and celebrate the talents and spirit of the Town of Tecumseh. Watercolor Workshops for Beginners Sunday August 17 to Sunday August 24 Join Suela Prendi for two different workshops and learn how to use water colours. Mats and Mimosas with FLO Studio Windsor Sunday August 17 11:00 am to 2:00 pm We've teamed up with Flo Studio to bring you an exclusive morning of movement, mimosas, and moments on - you guessed it - our rooftop patio! Amherstburg Farmers Market Sunday August 17 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm The Amherstburg Farmers Market is a welcoming, outdoor space offering a deliberate and diverse, hand-selected lineup of farmers, makers and creators. Lakewood Summer Sounds Sunday August 17 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Enjoy a lively and engaging experience Board Game Sunday Sunday August 17 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sundays are the ultimate fundays at North 42 Degrees Estate Winery! Music Bingo Trivia at Walkerville Brewery Sunday August 17 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Join us for Music Bingo Trivia Sunday, August 17th at 5pm with your host Mack Flash Entertainment. A night filled with a little bit of bingo, a little bit of trivia and a whole lot of music! Music Bingo Trivia is always free to play and great prizes to be won! Participation is first come, first serve. Our taproom and snack bar will be open late to satisfy your appetites!
CTV News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Windsor's annual Ouellette Car Cruise gears up for Friday
Classic restored cars like this one will be on a display during the Ouellette Car Cruise Friday, Aug. 15. (Gary Archibald/CTV News Windsor) It's a summer-time tradition that car lovers in the city of Windsor circle on their calendars – the annual Ouellette Car Cruise is back for 2025! The summer tradition takes place on Friday, Aug. 15 at 1 p.m., with the rendezvous of a myriad of vintage machines in all their glory at Riverfront Festival Plaza. At 6 p.m., the engines are started, and the cruise begins. The three-hour tour ends at 9 p.m. that evening. The event builds on the nostalgia of Windsor's storied automotive history and seeks to engage car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and the community at-large in celebration of our longstanding automotive roots. Jim Crichton Retired CTV News Windsor anchor Jim Crichton is a car enthusiast and classic car owner who often participates in the Ouellette Car Cruise in his classic 1966 Chrysler 300. (Gary Archibald/CTV News Windsor) Jim Crichton, retired CTV News Windsor anchor, is a car enthusiast and owner of classic cars who has participated in the cruise for several years. 'People who have classics like to drive them, but a lot of people don't have the time or the resources,' said Crichton. 'And with the weather we've had lately, they don't want to be out in a classic car without air conditioning on a 95 Fahrenheit day with a humidex – we understand that very well. So, these cars may come out for that cruise and then be put away till the next cruise night.' The route takes cruisers on a tour of the city from Ouellette Avenue to Tecumseh Road East and from Riverside Drive to Pillette Road.
