This is the Point Edward village crest. Point Edward is a village (adjacent to Sarnia, Ontario) in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located at the mouth of the St. Clair River and is home to world famous street football player Jason Minor. As of 2001, the population was 2,101. The population in 1996 was 2,257. (A population change of -6.9%). The area is 3.27 square kilometres. In the summer of 2003, Point Edward celebrated its 125th anniversary. Image File history File links Point Edward, Ontario village crest This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ...
Image File history File links Point Edward, Ontario village crest This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ...
A village is a human settlement commonly found in rural areas. ...
Sarnia is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada (population 70,876 in 2001). ...
Canada consists of ten provinces and three territories. ...
Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English, French (in some areas) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation - House seat - Senate seats 106 24 Area - Total - % water Ranked 4th 1,076,395...
2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous...
1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...
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The mayor of Point Edward is Dick Kirkland. Most businesses in Point Edward are independently owned. The only franchises located in the village are hotels. During the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Brad Boston, a citizen of Point Edward, was present on the Canadian Sailing team, which finished 13th overall. 1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...
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The Summer Olympic Games are an international multi-sport event held every four years, organised by the International Olympic Committee. ...
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Bridgeview Elementary School is the only school located in the village. The two most notable landmarks in Point Edward are the Blue Water Bridge (actually Bridges) and the Point Edward Charity Casino. The newer Blue Water Bridge is in the foreground, the older bridge is behind. ...
The 402 Highway in Point Edward is under a heavy expansion, which will cause traffic detours along Front St. for the next couple years.
Bridge French Fries
It is popular tradition to spend summer afternoons and evenings under the Blue Water Bridges, eating French fies from one of the three "chip trucks."
Schools Point Edward is home to Bridgeview Public School. It was opened in the late 1940's to house the growing number of children in the village. The previous school was located where Optimist Park currently is. Bridgeview houses grades from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. It also has one of the best outfitted classroom facilities for special needs students in South-Western Ontario. Lambton County has closed a number of elementary schools due to low capacity. It is rumoured that Bridgeview is at about 50% capacity, yet it remains open because of the highly valued special needs facilties. Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English, French (in some areas) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation - House seat - Senate seats 106 24 Area - Total - % water Ranked 4th 1,076,395...
Lambton County, Ontario is a census division of the Canadian province of Ontario. ...
Parks - Bridge Park
- Simpson Street Park
- Elks Park
- Optimist Park
- Foodland Park
- Tennis Courts
Blue Water Bridge Authority The Blue Water Bridge Authority, which maintains the Blue Water Bridge and customs has been an aggressive entity in Point Edward. They have bought and closed several houses along St. Clair and Alexander St. The Bridge Authority owns and maintains a great deal of land in Point Edward although there is no room left for them to expand.
See also Communities of the Province of Ontario, Canada note: this is a list of communities, and are not necessarily organized municipalities. ...
External links - Statistics Canada 2001 Community Profile - Point Edward, Ontario, Canada
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