A picture of hockey great Gordie Howe sits along the riverfront as his name is chosen for the new crossing between Windsor and Detroit. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)A picture of hockey great Gordie Howe sits along the riverfront as his name is chosen for the new crossing between Windsor and Detroit. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)
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GALLERY: The Week In Pictures

Take a look back at the past week’s top photos on BlackburnNews.com from across Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent.

Preparing car for high school challenge race May 19, 2015 (Photo by Simon Crouch) Preparing car for high school challenge race May 19, 2015 (Photo by Simon Crouch)

JMSS tech club entry into high school challenge race nearing completion May 19, 2015 (Photo by Simon Crouch) JMSS tech club entry into high school challenge race nearing completion May 19, 2015 (Photo by Simon Crouch)

Union Gas employees work to fix a gas pipe, struck in the 1500-block of Ouellette Ave. in Windsor, May 15, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Union Gas employees work to fix a gas pipe, struck in the 1500-block of Ouellette Ave. in Windsor, May 15, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes an announcement at Valiant Machine & Tool in Windsor, May 14, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes an announcement at Valiant Machine & Tool in Windsor, May 14, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)

A picture of hockey great Gordie Howe sits along the riverfront as his name is chosen for the new crossing between Windsor and Detroit. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)A picture of hockey great Gordie Howe sits along the riverfront as his name is chosen for the new crossing between Windsor and Detroit. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)

Prime Minister Stephen Harper (middle), Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (right) and members of the Howe family get set to unveil the name of Windsor-Detroit's new bridge, May 14, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Prime Minister Stephen Harper (middle), Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (right) and members of the Howe family get set to unveil the name of Windsor-Detroit's new bridge, May 14, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes an announcement at Valiant Machine & Tool in Windsor, May 14, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes an announcement at Valiant Machine & Tool in Windsor, May 14, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)

Prime Minister Stephen Harper (middle), Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (left) and Murray Howe unveil the name of Windsor-Detroit's new bridge, May 14, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Prime Minister Stephen Harper (middle), Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (left) and Murray Howe unveil the name of Windsor-Detroit's new bridge, May 14, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)

Protesters gather outside the Waterfront Hotel in downtown Windsor during Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to the city, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)Protesters gather outside the Waterfront Hotel in downtown Windsor during Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to the city, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)

Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Windsor, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Windsor, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)

Essex MP Jeff Watson, left, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister of Public Works and Governmental Services Diane Finley talk about auto manufacturing in Windsor, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)Essex MP Jeff Watson, left, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister of Public Works and Governmental Services Diane Finley talk about auto manufacturing in Windsor, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)

Protesters gather outside the Waterfront Hotel in downtown Windsor during Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to the city, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)Protesters gather outside the Waterfront Hotel in downtown Windsor during Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to the city, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)

Protesters gather outside the Waterfront Hotel in downtown Windsor during Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to the city, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)Protesters gather outside the Waterfront Hotel in downtown Windsor during Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to the city, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)

Protesters gather outside the Waterfront Hotel in downtown Windsor during Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to the city, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)Protesters gather outside the Waterfront Hotel in downtown Windsor during Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to the city, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)

Protesters gather outside the Waterfront Hotel in downtown Windsor during Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to the city, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)Protesters gather outside the Waterfront Hotel in downtown Windsor during Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to the city, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens speaks with media at Windsor City Hall, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens speaks with media at Windsor City Hall, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)

Essex Mayor Ron McDermott holds up a mini version of his towns new flag, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Essex Mayor Ron McDermott holds up a mini version of his towns new flag, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)

From right to left: St.Clair College Athletic Coordinator Ted Beale and Men's Varsity Basketball Coach Luc Stevenson May 12, 2015.  (Photo by Adelle Loiselle)From right to left: St.Clair College Athletic Coordinator Ted Beale and Men's Varsity Basketball Coach Luc Stevenson May 12, 2015. (Photo by Adelle Loiselle)

Women take the Windsor police prep test that simulates a real physical exam during the application process, May 8, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)Women take the Windsor police prep test that simulates a real physical exam during the application process, May 8, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)

Groups of children at Essex Town Hall for the unveiling of the town's new flag, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Groups of children at Essex Town Hall for the unveiling of the town's new flag, May 13, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)

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