Ontario to hear citizen voices over Hwy. 3 traffic

Ontario to hear citizen voices over Hwy. 3 traffic

🕔17:53, 14.Feb 2020

Premier Ford visited Windsor weeks ago and unveiled a draft transportation plan.  Along with it, the Tories released a transportation survey for the residents of Southwestern Ontario to voice their opinions. Marissa Wingerden works as a scheduler with Amy’s Helping

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ERCA Budget 2020 highlights cost-effectiveness

ERCA Budget 2020 highlights cost-effectiveness

🕔17:46, 14.Feb 2020

The Essex Region Conservation Authority passed their 2020 budget and environmental programs for the year. The budget is set at $10.5 million, an increase of 36 per cent compared to last year. Accompanying the increase in budget is an increase

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Winsdor-Essex worries about water levels

Winsdor-Essex worries about water levels

🕔17:45, 14.Feb 2020

There are grave concerns from Essex Region Conservation Authority officials regarding the high lake levels in Windsor-Essex throughout the winter months. “Considering the typical rise in levels annually observed, it is highly likely that the record lake levels hit last

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3 Windsorites charged for drug trafficking

3 Windsorites charged for drug trafficking

🕔17:44, 14.Feb 2020

Windsor police have charged three individuals with drug trafficking following an arrest on Wednesday. Officers from the Drugs and Guns Unit identified suspects in a vehicle outside of a motel in the 2400 block of Dougall Avenue All of the

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Ontario announces policy change for nursing degrees

Ontario announces policy change for nursing degrees

🕔17:42, 14.Feb 2020

On Feb. 11, the Ontario government made an announcement adapting a policy enabling both colleges and universities the option to provide Bachelor of Nursing (BScN) degrees autonomously.  Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities made an announcement regarding the policy change

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Essex-born NHL referee officiates 1,500th game

Essex-born NHL referee officiates 1,500th game

🕔17:39, 14.Feb 2020

Dan O’Halloran, born in Essex, Ontario has joined elite company after working his 1,500th National Hockey League (NHL) game this past Sunday.   The milestone came Feb. 9 during an ‘Original Six’ match-up between the Detroit Red Wings and the Boston Bruins.

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Bringing awareness to complicated disorder

Bringing awareness to complicated disorder

🕔14:05, 14.Feb 2020

  National Eating Disorder Awareness week brings attention to the disorder and help for the one million Canadians who suffer from it.  Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, which is a form of starvation, and bulimia nervosa, which is binge eating

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Nothing trumps safety

Nothing trumps safety

🕔13:59, 14.Feb 2020

  Walking alone in Windsor can be dangerous, but there are many ways to stay safe if you are on your own. Faith Paquette said as a young person she feels that her safety is extremely important. “I do not

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Bringing home the JUNO

Bringing home the JUNO

🕔13:56, 14.Feb 2020

Local teen and her band have just been nominated for a JUNO award. Windsor has been the source of many awards but now may have another one to add to the list. Windsor teen Krisalyn Bell has just received a

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Flowers, chocolates and financial consequences

Flowers, chocolates and financial consequences

🕔13:52, 14.Feb 2020

Lovers of all ages may be indulging more than usual on this romantic day, but they do not have to spend much to demonstrate their love for someone. Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day.  This day has been celebrated for over

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Recognition of Black history rising

Recognition of Black history rising

🕔13:50, 14.Feb 2020

Local historians and groups working to promote Black history say their efforts are paying off.   Windsor-Essex County is part of a growing interest in the subject across North America. Harriet Tubman’s birthplace, located in Dorchester County, Md., drew 100,000 visitors

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Giving bullied victims a brighter future through sport

Giving bullied victims a brighter future through sport

🕔13:47, 14.Feb 2020

Children who have been bullied many times often lose their confidence, but experts say engaging in a sport can help and support in rebuilding it. Many people have experienced bullying which has affected them either physically or emotionally and weakened

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The Underground Railroad Quilt Freedom Movement

The Underground Railroad Quilt Freedom Movement

🕔13:43, 14.Feb 2020

  What once stood as a secret code to escape now stands as a tribute to the Underground Railroad Quilt freedom movement because of the work of local teens. In the ongoing Black History Month celebration, young people in the

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Are teenagers putting their lives in risk?

Are teenagers putting their lives in risk?

🕔13:38, 14.Feb 2020

A new report from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health indicates that the use of steroids among teenagers is growing every year. According to CAMH, steroid use among teenagers had increased from 0.6 to 1.2 per cent between 2004

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Art Battle Windsor

Art Battle Windsor

🕔13:31, 14.Feb 2020

Spectators came out to watch artists in a paint marathon: Art Battle at the Walkerville Brewery on Feb. 11. A total of six artists competed in each round, cheered on by more than 100 art fans. Artist Kassandra Heath is

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Black history month

Black history month

🕔13:20, 14.Feb 2020

  A group of local Black youth are reviving their history and want Windsor to know all about their ancestors’ struggles in their an upcoming play. Forty-two young people from Black Kids in Action and the Youth Connection group are

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The problem of bedbugs in Windsor

The problem of bedbugs in Windsor

🕔13:15, 14.Feb 2020

  Bedbugs are a growing concern for Windsorites, according to Orkin Canada.  Orkin Canada’s annual list for bedbugs 2020 says Windsor is one of the “worst cities” for bed bugs in Canada. The pest professionals’ report found the top three

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Downtown homeless centre needs help after cold weather hits

Downtown homeless centre needs help after cold weather hits

🕔13:10, 14.Feb 2020

  People who are homeless look for help at Street Help Homeless Centre during the winter.  Staff at Street Help on Wyandotte Street East give warm meals, clothing and a bed to those in need during the colder months. Street

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Feeding Windsor going an extra mile

Feeding Windsor going an extra mile

🕔13:04, 14.Feb 2020

People who get free meals from Feeding Windsor will now be able to learn to make the meals themselves. The Feeding Windsor program is starting a culinary program to help with the rapid rise of unemployment in the community. According

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School strikes raising concerns

School strikes raising concerns

🕔12:59, 14.Feb 2020

  Students, parents and teachers have rising concerns about the school strikes happening across Ontario.     Local schools saw several rounds of strikes in the elementary, secondary and French school boards in the first six weeks of 2020. According to the

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