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C O V E R P H O TO
LIKE STANDING IN LINE AT THE
MARKET, CANADIANS ARE ENDURING
LONG LINES FOR MEDICAL CARE, EVEN
AFTER THEY’VE ‘TAKEN A TICKET.’ GRAPHICS BY TARA RABIE AND
BOB STEWART.
he introduction of Wal-Mart to the Town of Amherstburg represents a new series of challenges to be faced and opportunities to be reaped in the quaint town by the river. Local businesses will now now have to compete more than ever for new customers, and adapt to the new addition. 3Gyros salad dressing (right) is one local product that made it onto the Wal-Mart shelves.
t used to be called “uptown” and after nearly a century of fashion,
jewellery, furniture and dining, Ottawa Street continues
to be a hidden gem for Windsor merchants and shoppers. The
neighbourhood shopping district has changed and evolved over
the years, but the constant trait has been its appeal to local residents
who live within walking distance of a diverse mix of retail
and service-oriented businesses along the 10-block stretch.
ny time a building is constructed, renovated or torn down, there’s a highly skilled team working behind the scenes with specialty materials and tools. For over 40 years, Target Building Materials has been supplying contractors and subcontractors with what they need to get the job done. Whether the project is Casino Windsor or the WFCU Centre, Target’s a major player.