Laura Chesnik—Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh

Laura Chesnik—Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh

🕔16:13, 11.Oct 2019

Laura Chesnik, 39, is responsible for highlighting education and other affairs for the Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada in the federal election. She said this election campaign is not her first and she has run a few times before.  “I ran

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Decision on new mega-hospital could take months

Decision on new mega-hospital could take months

🕔15:58, 11.Oct 2019

It could be months before a decision is made over the controversial proposed site of Windsor and Essex County’s new mega-hospital.  A three-day hearing by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, sparked by the Citizens for an Accountable Mega-hospital Planning Process (CAMPP) fighting against the

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Sharing stories: Cancer wellness program connects survivors

Sharing stories: Cancer wellness program connects survivors

🕔15:54, 11.Oct 2019

Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) has organized a cancer wellness program for people recovering from and surviving cancer. WRH offered their first of four sessions Thursday for the ‘Renew Cancer Wellness Program,’ which is a chance for patients, caregivers and survivors

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‘Important opportunity’ for young voters at roundtable

‘Important opportunity’ for young voters at roundtable

🕔15:48, 11.Oct 2019

In the days leading up to the federal election, youth voters in Windsor want to learn about the issues. The Windsor Essex Regional Youth Council carried out a federal election round table at Children’s Aid Society building Oct. 9. The

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Sandra Pupatello — Candidate, Windsor-West

Sandra Pupatello — Candidate, Windsor-West

🕔15:00, 11.Oct 2019

Sanra Pupatello knew from a young age she wanted to be involved in politics. She watched the news with her family when she was little. When she was 14, she saw then-Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau speak in Windsor. Then one

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Dan Burr — Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh

Dan Burr — Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh

🕔14:32, 11.Oct 2019

Despite growing up with a family in politics, Dan Burr, 53, says he never expected to enter the federal arena. Born and raised in Windsor, not only did Burr’s father David serve as a city councilor and eventually the Mayor,

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Feminists for Action Windsor not letting pro-life advocates own the sidewalk

Feminists for Action Windsor not letting pro-life advocates own the sidewalk

🕔14:26, 11.Oct 2019

Windsor Regional Hospital hasn’t said anything after another bubble zone rally held by Feminists for Action Windsor (FFA).  On Oct. 6, the pro-choice advocacy group gathered outside the Metropolitan campus of Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) demanding that the hospital administration requests to

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High water levels mark a concern for Riverside residents

High water levels mark a concern for Riverside residents

🕔14:23, 11.Oct 2019

By Manvir Kaur Area residents living close to the river’s edge are concerned about high water. Lake Erie’s water level was around 60 centimetres above average at the starting of March, four centimetres higher than last year. Lake Ontario’s level

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Cheryl Hardcastle — Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh

Cheryl Hardcastle — Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh

🕔13:59, 11.Oct 2019

The former deputy mayor of Tecumseh, Cheryl Hardcastle, is running as a candidate for Windsor-Tecumseh in the New Democratic Party. Hardcastle graduated with a degree in political science and government, as well as a degree in communications and media Studies,

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Leo Demarce — Candidate, Windsor West

Leo Demarce — Candidate, Windsor West

🕔13:52, 11.Oct 2019

Leo Demarce, a Conservative Party member and candidate said he loves his country, which is why he wants to be a politician. “I was modeled to be a good citizen and now at the point in my life I want

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Quinn Hunt—Candidate, Windsor-West

Quinn Hunt—Candidate, Windsor-West

🕔13:39, 11.Oct 2019

Sean “Quinn” Hunt is an idealistic man who says he believes change is coming.  His platform is based on trust, resilience and what appears to be a statistics based philosophy on how we are going to change the world by

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Irek Kusmierczyk — Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh

Irek Kusmierczyk — Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh

🕔13:32, 11.Oct 2019

A Polish immigrant’s passion for community service lead him to a career at Windsor City Council: this is Irek Kusmierczyk. In Windsor, he promoted the FIRST Robotics program in high schools to make a better present and future for children

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Students picking up more than grades with environmental efforts

Students picking up more than grades with environmental efforts

🕔13:29, 11.Oct 2019

Students are coming together and pitching in to beautify their community and preserve the planet.  After walking out of classes to support the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 27, students from St. Clair College and the University of Windsor are

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Giovanni Abati—Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh

Giovanni Abati—Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh

🕔13:25, 11.Oct 2019

Giovanni Abati is the 54-year-old Green Party candidate for Windsor-Tecumseh. He was born in Windsor, Ont. and grew up in the Great Lakes region. Before his current job as a truck driver, Abati worked in waste management for more than

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Federal funding plays a major role in supporting Windsor’s artists and organizations

Federal funding plays a major role in supporting Windsor’s artists and organizations

🕔13:11, 11.Oct 2019

Numerous arts organizations in Windsor receiving funding from a federal grant, which was cut almost in half in 2018. In 2016 the Government of Canada doubled the Canada Council for the Arts’ (CCA) budget, giving them $550 million over five

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Financial support from the Canadian government for athletes

Financial support from the Canadian government for athletes

🕔13:07, 11.Oct 2019

The Government of Canada spends approximately $203.3 million on athletes, coaches and sports programs every year. High performance athletes and Canadian organizations hosting sporting events get their money through these three programs: The Athlete Assistance Program, the Sport Support Program

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Chris Lewis wants to be a voice for the people

Chris Lewis wants to be a voice for the people

🕔13:06, 11.Oct 2019

If you live in LaSalle, Amherstburg, Essex, the western/central part of Lakeshore or Kingsville, conservative candidate Chris Lewis believes he is the perfect candidate because of his ability to give a voice back to the people. “Four years ago, we

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Raptors championship trophy coming to Windsor

Raptors championship trophy coming to Windsor

🕔12:10, 11.Oct 2019

Windsor is one of eight Canadian cities that will receive a visit from Larry O’Brien.  The NBA’s Larry O’Brien championship trophy was awarded to the Toronto Raptors after claiming their first championship in franchise history last June.  The Larry O’Brien

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Hardcastle apologizes for resurfaced video

Hardcastle apologizes for resurfaced video

🕔12:08, 11.Oct 2019

NDP MP incumbent Cheryl Hardcastle has apologized following an audio recording that has resurfaced from 2014. The audio is of a private conversation Hardcastle had with Antonello Di Millo, another 2014 Tecumseh mayoral candidate, following the 2014 municipal election  where

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Transit Windsor’s west-end terminal now open to public 

Transit Windsor’s west-end terminal now open to public 

🕔12:02, 11.Oct 2019

Transit Windsor’s new west-end terminal begins serving the public Friday.  City council approved the location of the new bus terminal, despite concerns from neighbourhood residents and transit users regarding traffic congestion. It is estimated that over 200 buses a day will pass by homes

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