WINDSOR, ONT. The Windsor International Film Festival has made the “difficult decision” to cancel its 2021 festival, however, the show will go on with outdoor programming. The organization has opted to cancel the festival planned for November in an effort to ensure the safety of staff, volunteers and patrons. “The unknowns of the pandemic creates a number of challenges for our staff, volunteers and patrons,” Vincent Georgie, executive director and chief programmer for WIFF, said in a news release. “We look forward to the festival returning in 2022 and to welcoming everyone downtown for exceptional film experiences.” WIFF will bring back the “WIFF Under the Stars” events this summer in an effort to stay connected with the community.
The Windsor International Film Festival will not run this year due to concerns around COVID-19 but the 'WIFF Under The Stars' drive-in event will return, with some new additions.
Article content
Ward 4 Coun. Chris Holt is hoping one of the first neighbourhoods to start naming its alleys is Via Italia.
“I really look forward to that being a first attempt at this and really recognizing alleys as necessary and valued infrastructure within the city,” Holt said Monday, as council’s development and heritage standing committee voted unanimously to move forward with developing a policy on naming alleys and laneways. It’s an idea that’s been embraced in many Ontario cities as a way for neighbours to get together to recognize something special about their area or honour someone who’s made a significant contribution.
I would like to differentiate the very good work done by the actual Academy (the nominators and voters of the Oscars) and incomprehensibly misguided work by…
Oscars 2021: COVID-19 has rekindled a back to the future love of movies ottawacitizen.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ottawacitizen.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.