Windsor police say a truck driver is facing careless driving charges after a transport ended up on the Herb Gray Parkway Trail. It eventually stopped at a pedestrian overpass over Highway 401, according to authorities.
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Located near Malden and Mic Mac Parks in Windsor’s west end, the multi-use trail is the culmination of a $2-million project.
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“It’s a very good day for active transportation in the city of Windsor,” said Mayor Drew Dilkens on Friday.
The new path follows the east side of Matchette Road from Chappell Avenue in the north to the E.C. Row Expressway in the south approximately one kilometre.
Dilkens said the next phase of the project, set to begin in 2022, will extend the trail farther southward to Broadway Street, creating a safer connection between the Ojibway Prairie Complex and Malden Park.
The month of June is
National Indigenous History Month a time for all Canadians to celebrate and appreciate the unique histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people.
Recognizing the indigenous culture in our area is important because it is the basis of many traditions, customs, language and our connections to the land and life-sustaining resources. There are many interesting facts, attractions and points of interest here in Windsor Essex that relate to our Indigenous History. We encourage you to explore and learn while visiting the attractions listed here.
Indigenous History Sites in Windsor Essex
Point Pelee National Park is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Miami peoples. Archeological evidence indicates that First Nations had summertime settlements around Point Pelee’s marsh as early as 600 CE. The marsh’s aquatic life and wild rice provided them with food, as did the deer in t