Bert Weeks

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Bert Weeks
28th Mayor of Windsor, Ontario
In office 1975–1982
Preceded by	Frank Wansbrough
Succeeded by	Elizabeth Kishkon
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Nationality	Canada

Albert H. "Bert" Weeks was the 28th mayor of the city of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, from 1975 to 1982. Previously, he had been a perennial candidate for the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and its successor, the New Democratic Party (NDP), in the Windsor area. He is remembered for advocating the beautification of Windsor's waterfront along the Detroit River. He was also an avid gardener.

A number of Windsor landmarks are named after him, including the Bert Weeks Memorial Garden and Fountain.

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Name	Weeks, Bert
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Short description	Canadian politician
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