Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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Affordable housing fast-tracked for Caldwells and The Bridge WINDSOR — About 61 new affordable dwelling units are being fasttracked for development across Windsor-Essex, with eight units being located at The Bridge Youth Resource Centre in Leamington and another 26 units being developed by Caldwell First Nation. Minister of Housing, Diversity and Inclusion — the Honourable Ahmed Hussen — made the announcement in Windsor on Thursday, March 17, alongside Windsor-Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk, Essex County Warden Gary Mc-
Namara, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald and Caldwell First Nation Chief Mary Duckworth. Hussen announced nearly $20 million in federal funding to create the 61 new affordable homes for individuals and families through the Rapid Housing Initiative. The units will support Canadians who are in uncertain housing situations. The Bridge Youth Resource Centre will have eight such units for young adults, women, Indigenous people and black
Canadians. A second project operated by Windsor Essex Community Housing
third project, also operated by WECHC, will be on Bloomfield in Windsor where there will be 12 units. The Caldwell First Nation will build 26 units for members of the Caldwell First Nation consisting of a mix of townhomes and fourplexes. “I have gratitude as Caldwell First Nation was included in this initiative and now can begin to build energy efficient
“I have gratitude as Caldwell First Nation was included in this initiative.” — Mary Duckworth Corporation (WECHC), will have 15 units and be located on Crawford Street in Windsor. The
sustainable housing for our citizens and future generations,” said Mary Duckworth. “Caldwell First Nation is in the process of creating an urban First Nation within the boundaries of the Municipality of Leamington. Our citizens now have the opportunity to reside in safe and energy efficient sustainable homes.” Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald said she’s well aware of the need for affordable housing in the municipality and is grateful for The Bridge Youth Centre. “The Municipality of
Vaccination centre to cease operations WINDSOR – Windsor and Essex County residents have until 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 to walk in and get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Devonshire Mall vaccination clinic. The clinic will close on that date. Until then, current hours are Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesdays to Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For grade 7-12 students who have not started or completed their vaccination series for Hepatitis B, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and/or Meningococcal Disease and want to receive the vaccine at Devonshire Mall, they must book an
appointment before April 1 (pending appointment availability). The vaccination clinic, located in the former Sears outlet at the north end of the mall, opened as a COVID-19 vaccination centre on Monday, June 21, 2021. Since that time, more than 125,000 first and second doses have been administered, as well as close to 96,000 third and fourth “booster” shot vaccinations. Earlier this month, the clinic began offering catch-up immunizations for local students in grades 7 to 12, as well as continuing to offer walk-in requests for eligible first, second or third and fourth vaccina-
tions against COVID-19. To stay up-to-date on hours of operation, participating locations and COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, visit www.WEVax.ca. Free transportation, childcare and accessibility supports are available to help individuals attend a COVID-19 vaccination location. View the available supports at www.wechu. org/vaxsupports. The Devonshire Mall vaccination centre has been a collaborative effort of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, Windsor Regional Hospital and the City of Windsor.
Leamington is always appreciative of funding that improves the quality of life for its residents,” she said. “The Bridge Youth Resource Centre has been a tremendous resource for vulnerable young people in our community since they opened their doors. Providing monies for valuable assets in Canadian communities is money well spent.” The Bridge project is expected to be substantially complete by this summer, while the Caldwell project is expected to be complete by the end of summer.
—ROAD CLOSURE— Road 10 closing for two weeks
KINGSVILLE — In advance of Road 10 resurfacing later this year, Shepley Road Maintenance will begin replacing culvert road crossings the week of March 28 (weather permitting). As a result, Road 10 between County Road 27 and Graham Sideroad will be closed for up to two weeks. Residents and property owners along this section will have access to their property, but no through traffic will be allowed. The road will be closed entirely at each culvert location during replacement. Drivers should anticipate delays to traffic from time to time.
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