James Chacko News Today

Armed with wagons and wheelbarrows, thousands of gardening buffs flocked to the 27th annual Paul Martin Perennial Plant Sale at Jackson Park

Black Oak Heritage Park is a “hidden gem" for off-road mountain bikers in Windsor, and they want to protect its future use by cyclists.

The public school board responsible for land needed to revive a derelict and historic city-owned performance space says its willing to work with the city but wont sell its property.

The life-size statue of radio icon Rosalie Trombley has been vandalized — a part of the ear-rings on the statue were broken off.

Construction is going well on the showcase structure for an historic refurbished streetcar on Windsor's riverfront, according to city administration. The Legacy Beacon site should be ready for the public in the fall of this year, says James Chacko, executive director of parks and facilities.

A group of student advocates for free period products say a city program is making a difference — even though uptake wasn't as strong as city staff hoped in its first year.

Council narrowly voted in favour of a $100,000 study to determine possibilities for the historic bandshell.

The Peace Fountain is being removed and will be replaced by a new one in 2025

A committee of city council wants public input on the future of Jackson Parks historic bandshell, but costly restoration is likely off the table.

It would cost around $100,000 to study the feasibility of restoring the historic band shell at Jackson Park.