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Mack Flash Entertainment’s online trivia ‘a hit’ amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mack Flash Entertainment’s online trivia ‘a hit’ amid COVID-19 pandemic

🕔12:51, 20.Apr 2020

It’s your typical Wednesday night around 7 p.m. after a long hard day of work. The Manchester Pub located on Ouellette Avenue in downtown Windsor is jam-packed. Not a single table is unoccupied. The smell of fresh cut French fries

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Is there a future in the cards?

Is there a future in the cards?

🕔21:44, 17.Apr 2020

Once upon a time, there was a thrill of riding bikes to the corner drug store, buying packs of wax and ripping them open in the parking lot. Many children were on the hunt for the Donruss Ken Griffey Jr.

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The magical gift of volunteering

The magical gift of volunteering

🕔13:52, 2.Mar 2020

In the blink of an eye, your life could change forever – especially if you’re one of the one in 12 Canadians who have a rare disease.  Szymon Cajmer joined the list of one in 12 when he was diagnosed with a

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Increased Sunday bus service is a positive for mall workers

Increased Sunday bus service is a positive for mall workers

🕔15:31, 25.Feb 2020

Kayla Rucha is just trying to get by. She works two jobs and more than 40 hours a week to help pay her bills. She’s constantly working long workdays and picking up extra hours of work. To make things more

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Schlegel’s long-term care workers still without contract

Schlegel’s long-term care workers still without contract

🕔13:04, 10.Feb 2020

Local long-term care workers are still without a contract at Schlegel’s facilities in Windsor. Members of Unifor Local 2458 held a media briefing Monday with details on the break down in negotiations with the employer. Local president Tulio DiPonti said

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Betting against all odds

Betting against all odds

🕔07:52, 3.Feb 2020

A decade of work later, NDP Member of Parliament Brian Masse thinks he might be close to getting single-sports betting legalized in Canada. Canadian cities lose out on millions of dollars when  illegal betting takes place during major sporting events,

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Amherstburg Admirals’ Meloche in tight race for scoring title

Amherstburg Admirals’ Meloche in tight race for scoring title

🕔09:08, 28.Jan 2020

This year’s Junior C scoring title in the Bill Stobbs division is far from decided when it comes to local hockey. With only four games remaining in the regular season, there is a three-way tie for first place with 23 goals. In addition,

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Firearms, ammunition stolen from local store

Firearms, ammunition stolen from local store

🕔09:05, 28.Jan 2020

The Windsor Police Service Property Crimes Unit is looking for help to identify a male suspect after a local store was robbed of firearms and ammunition.  Following an investigation, police have determined two firearms and ammunition were taken during a

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NBA icon Kobe Bryant and daughter die in helicopter crash

NBA icon Kobe Bryant and daughter die in helicopter crash

🕔09:03, 28.Jan 2020

Basketball icon Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, California on Sunday morning.  Bryant, who won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, was 41.  According Alex Villanueva, the Los Angeles County Sheriff, nine lives were lost —

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Windsor Express hope for railway to Windsor Arena

Windsor Express hope for railway to Windsor Arena

🕔08:55, 15.Dec 2019

An artist rendition of the Windsor Express’ building proposal of the Windsor Arena. The Barn, a historic Windsor landmark could soon be given new life. The Windsor Express unveiled their plans to move into the 95 year old Windsor Arena

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Eight local fighters set to fight in PFC 12

Eight local fighters set to fight in PFC 12

🕔15:05, 6.Dec 2019

Fists, knees, elbows and blood will be flying Friday night.  Of the 11 fights which will take place in the octagon at the St. Denis Centre Friday night for Prospects Fighting Championships 12, eight bouts will include local fighters.  Windsor

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Windsor unemployment rate third highest in Canada

Windsor unemployment rate third highest in Canada

🕔15:04, 6.Dec 2019

The City of Windsor now has the third highest unemployment rate in Canada.  According to Statistics Canada, the jobless rate moved to seven per cent in November, up 0.3 per cent from October.  According to Stats Canada, 71,200 jobs were lost

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Two arrests made after firearms reported at Vincent Massey

Two arrests made after firearms reported at Vincent Massey

🕔15:03, 6.Dec 2019

Two arrests were made Thursday after allegedly bringing guns onto a school property in Windsor.   According to Windsor Police, they identified a residence associated with the suspects and arrested an 18-year-old from Brampton, Ont. as well as an 18-year-old from

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Former Spitfire Michael DiPietro recalled to NHL

Former Spitfire Michael DiPietro recalled to NHL

🕔09:59, 6.Dec 2019

Amherstburg native and former Windsor Spitfire Michael DiPietro is getting another chance to live his dreams.  DiPietro, who is just the fifth goalie in league history to start in an NHL game under the age of 20, will rejoin the Vancouver

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Collecting 28 years of customer service

Collecting 28 years of customer service

🕔12:21, 23.Nov 2019

It’s easy to miss the treasure trove of collectibles hidden between a Chinese restaurant and a service market on University Avenue West. It’s only about 10 feet wide and runs about 30 feet deep. Boxes collecting dust are stacked 10

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A brighter bedroom for a brighter future

A brighter bedroom for a brighter future

🕔11:54, 23.Nov 2019

How often do you hear the words “child” and “extreme makeover” together? Sarah Muir teams up with the Windsor Children’s Aid Society to give children a sanctuary where they can be themselves. “They’ve gone through a lot of struggle,” said

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Preparations for Bright Lights Windsor Underway

Preparations for Bright Lights Windsor Underway

🕔10:19, 15.Nov 2019

Preparations are underway for this year’s edition of Bright Lights Windsor at Jackson Park.  Among the attractions are the giant Christmas tree, thousands of lights and a host of holiday characters throughout the park.  Daniel Champagne is one of many employees working hard

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Improper installation leads to carbon monoxide emergency – and a $500 non-disclosure agreement

Improper installation leads to carbon monoxide emergency – and a $500 non-disclosure agreement

🕔13:46, 6.Nov 2019

Corey Cole never thought getting a new hot water tank installed would lead to a carbon monoxide emergency.  The owner of Advantage+ in Windsor had a hot water tank installed last week from Reliance Home Comforts.  According to a public Facebook

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What goes into getting the election polls ready?

What goes into getting the election polls ready?

🕔07:25, 21.Oct 2019

It takes millions of dollars. Hundreds of thousands of ballot boxes, forms, pencils and signs. And thousands of employees across the country — but what do those election workers do? With a federal election consuming the country’s attention, Elections Canada

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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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