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The 75th question of the day at Windsor's new  streetcar museum By Stephen Weir   "We get that all the time," say the welcoming staff at the City of Windsor’s newly opened Streetcar Museum. So, what do they hear all the time? First-time visitors see the streetcar under glass and ask: “Is it the Streetcar Named Desire?” “Not quite—but we get that question all the time!” (75 times as of yesterday—and still counting!) Windsor’s beautifully restored Streetcar No. 351 is now proudly displayed at the Legacy Beacon on the riverfront. This historic 1918 streetcar, once part of the Sandwich, Windsor & Amherstburg Railway, has been meticulously restored and now serves as a stunning centerpiece of the city’s rich transit history. Visitors and staff often chuckle when asked if it’s that streetcar. While it doesn’t hail from New Orleans, the charm and stories it carries are undeniably captivating. The Streetcar Named Desire   was written by   Tennessee Williams . It's a famou...

Investing in Cultural Infrastructure in Hamilton  The Government of Canada supports the Art Gallery of Hamilton and the creation of a civic museum! HAMILTON, Ontario, February 11, 2020 The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the creation and renovation of cultural spaces to allow better access to the arts and heritage for everyone.  The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour, and Member of Parliament (Hamilton West–Ancaster– Dundas), announced $112,875 in funding for the Art Gallery of Hamilton today. She made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage. The Honourable Filomena Tassi   This support, provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, will help fund a comprehensive feasibility study for a significant renovation of the Art Gallery of Hamilton. The study will explore improvements to the art gallery’s storage, displays and interpretation of its perma...