With the total number of COVID-19 cases in Canada reaching more than 45, Canadians are taking precautionary measures to protect themselves. Many stores that sell hand sanitizer and rubbing alcohol have had their stock completely bought out, leaving shelves at
As winter melts away, a new concern grows in Windsor-Essex: Phragmites Australis. Also known as the common reed, Phragmites is an invasive species of plant that has been in the area for decades. Thriving in wetlands and ditches, Phragmites have
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
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
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
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
Researchers at the University of Windsor showed off the new high-resolution imaging machine at the Essex Centre of Research (CORe) on Thursday. A $15,000 donation from Caesars Windsor’s Concerts for a Cure funded the purchase for the new FluorChem-HD2 imaging
Const. David Drummond was recognized Thursday along with eight other officers for lifesaving efforts. The Windsor Police Services Board honoured officers with St. John Ambulance Lifesaving Awards. Drummond’s award was of gold level, and the eight others were given silver
The driver of a passenger vehicle was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries from a collision with a tractor trailer on Thursday. The collision occurred around 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 3 and County Road 27. The stretch
For more than a quarter of a century, residents of Kingsville have enjoyed the lights displayed at Lakeside Park during the winter season. An event started by members of the community and eventually adopted by the town, Fantasy of Lights
The dim light sways above, casting down onto the hallway ahead. Brick walls lead the Dejong family toward the large, imposing barred door, flanked by mailbox, a rack of keys and an electrical panel extended from the wall. There are
Windsorites are fighting back against Parkinson’s in an unexpected way — boxing. Rock Steady Boxing is a program hosted by Empire Muscle, a local gym located at 295 Crawford Ave. in Windsor. The program started at the end of September
Windsor has seen a 0.5 per cent increase in unemployment, reaching 6.7 per cent in October according to Statistics Canada’s October report. Nationally, Canada’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.5 per cent. After two consecutive months of growth, the economy
Windsor Regional Hospital has a shortage in flu vaccines for staff. WRH has more than 4,000 staff members but received just over 250 doses due to manufacturing and delivery issues. The stock for staff and patients is kept separate, so
Over the first week of November, 11 people were admitted to area emergency departments in Windsor-Essex. According to the Windsor-Essex County Opioid and Substance Strategy, this is double the average of overdoses for the area. In an alert issued on
Playing games did more than just provide fun for Windsor-Essex residents — it helped raised funds to support Windsor’s sick children. Gamers of all types came out to The CG Realm, a local game store, to play games for 33
As winter approaches, some Windsorites may want to get some extra layers — but not the kind to combat cold weather. It’s layers of protection — for their vehicles — that might be necessary, as data shows vehicle theft or
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
Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the Cottam Fall Fair and Horse Festival attendees, who left plenty of footprints at Ridgeview Park Sept. 15. The event’s 57th anniversary was hosted by the Rotary Club of Cottam, celebrating the change in
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