Cinema Politica, a non-profit media arts organization, will be hosting a film screening this Thursday February 2nd at the Odette Building at the University of Windsor (room 108). The film, You Never Bike Alone follows the course of Critical Mass rides in Vancouver from the early...
Courtesy Bicycles has annouced that they are launching bicycle maintenance courses. They will offer two types of classes - a basic course and a travel/race day course. The basic class includes topics such as changing a flat tire, and how to adjust brakes and...
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A recent survey conducted by Ipsos Reid shows that 81% of Canadians think that Canadian cities don't have enough bike lanes, and that 73% believe that cyclists are right to ask for more respect from motorists. The survey also showed that 58% of respondents support mandatory...
The Windsor Star is reporting that a 77-year old male cyclist is dead after a collision with a truck in Chatham this morning. The collision occurred shortly after 9am at Lacroix Street near Spencer Avenue. Police believe that the cyclist was crossing Lacroix Street when he...
Your votes are still needed! Thanks to the support of the Windsor Essex community, the Essex to Amherstburg Greenway Trail has moved on to the semi-finals in the Aviva Community Challenge. The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) has submitted a proposal to develop a 22 km...
Windsor's Roy Batagello Riverfront Path has been partially closed due to construction for almost 2 years. Federal infrastructure funding allowed the creation of a new festival plaza & stage, as well as a $60 million storm-water retention basin along the pathway. When the path was re-opened...
In order to increase pedestrian and cyclist safety, NDP MP Olivia Chow introduced a bill mandating the use of side guards on heavy trucks. It is the third time she has proposed the legislation. Trucks have been equipped with side guards in Europe since the late...
Round 3 of the Aviva Community Fund starts today, November 14th at noon. The Essex to Amherstburg Greenway Trail was close to making the semi-finals last round, but we need more votes. If you want this idea to turn into reality, vote daily and encourage others...
Crown council withdrew all charges against Mark Patterson in the case of the death of Windsor cyclist, Meredith McPhee. Patterson failed a roadside alcohol screening, which lead to a breathalyser test at the police station. He was charged with impaired driving causing death and driving...