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Tim Hortons utilizes pennies

Tim Hortons utilizes pennies

🕔13:46, 8.Feb 2013

by Jolene Perron Tim Hortons across Essex County are giving residents an outlet for their pennies as they go out of circulation. Tim Hortons customers have possibly seen the donation boxes for Tim Hortons camps for years. The coffee shops

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An evening with Ray Robertson

An evening with Ray Robertson

🕔13:45, 8.Feb 2013

The University of Windsor’s newest writer-in-residence met with at a local book store to read from his latest book. Biblioasis hosted an evening with Ray Robertson Feb 5.Robertson read from his book David and later did a Q&A session. The

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Goyeau Street tunnel entrance

🕔13:33, 8.Feb 2013

by Mitchell Brandner Starting Feb. 11, Goyeau Street will become the new access point for the Windsor-Detroit tunnel. Local traffic will no longer have access to the section of Goyeau Street between Wyandotte Street and Park Street. “This is a

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Afrofest kicks off at the University

🕔13:07, 8.Feb 2013

by Steven Anderson February is Black History Month and for some Windsorites, it’s a time for celebration and awareness. In light of the celebration the University of Windsor held its seventh annual Afrofest week celebrating Black History Month and its

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Nobels forfeit third straight

🕔12:55, 8.Feb 2013

A teacher is standing by their union by forfeiting girls high school hockey games. Belle River District High School forfeited their third game of the season, this time against St. Joseph’s Catholic High School. The game was scheduled for Feb.

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Police blotter Feb. 7

🕔12:52, 8.Feb 2013

By Sean Previl A local man has been arrested for possession of a firearm. Joshua Way was taken into custody Feb. 6 by Windsor Police Service in the 4200 block of Casgrain Road. Way, who was under investigation for possession

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Lancers drop home finale in back-to-back losses

🕔12:47, 8.Feb 2013

The Windsor Lancers men’s hockey team has let their second place position slip from their grasp with losses to the Guelph Gryphons and Western Mustangs. The Lancers took on the Mustangs in their final home game of the season.  As

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Canada’s last penny minted

Canada’s last penny minted

🕔15:09, 4.Feb 2013

by Rob Benneian Canadian coin collectors will mark Feb. 4 as an historic day with Canada’s last penny having been minted. The Government of Canada, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mint, has permanently stopped production of the one-cent piece

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Sandwich Towne rallies to save post office

Sandwich Towne rallies to save post office

🕔14:43, 1.Feb 2013

by Chris Richards For the second time in two years, Windsor’s Olde Sandwich Towne is fighting to keep one of its historical buildings from being shuttered. Dozens of Windsor and Sandwich Towne residents gathered at the corner of Sandwich and

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Dippers brave the cold for a cause

Dippers brave the cold for a cause

🕔14:38, 1.Feb 2013

Over 300 people braved the cold Jan. 26 and dove into the freezing waters of Lake Erie. The 13th Annual Polar Bear Dip began with registration, lunch and a recognition ceremony at Lakeside Park in Kingsville. The Dippers then proceeded

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Graham makes his debut

🕔13:43, 1.Feb 2013

by Mitchell Brandner Mitchell Graham made his Ontario Hockey League debut Jan. 31 in a game against the Peterborough Petes. Although the 2011 eleventh round draft pick played a limited role, Graham finished the game with two shots on net

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County students brave weather and distance

County students brave weather and distance

🕔13:17, 1.Feb 2013

by Jolene Perron Long commutes aren’t fazing the Essex County students who currently hold 30 per cent of St. Clair College’s current enrollment. “I was taking hairstyling from September 2012 to January 2013,” said Layne Perry, former St. Clair student.

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St. Clair’s next Campus Idol

St. Clair’s next Campus Idol

🕔13:15, 1.Feb 2013

Students put their talents on display in hopes of being St. Clair College’s next Campus Idol. On Jan. 29 St. Clair hosted its annual Campus Idol at Griffs Cavern. Every year colleges and universities in Ontario compete within their own

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J.J. Abrams directing new Star Wars

J.J. Abrams directing new Star Wars

🕔13:13, 1.Feb 2013

J.J. Abrams is going to direct the next Star Wars film in a galaxy that isn’t far, far away. Disney released a press release Jan. 25 confirming Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII. The news first came out Jan.

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Essex County searching for ‘yin and yang’ coaching

🕔13:04, 1.Feb 2013

by Jolene Perron Female coaches are scarce in Essex County, according to the Southpoint Minor Hockey president. Greg Dries said in his league the majority of the coaches are male. He has seven all girls teams in his league with

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Robbery at The Lumberjack Restaurant

Robbery at The Lumberjack Restaurant

🕔12:48, 1.Feb 2013

Two Windsor men have been arrested and charged with the robbery of a local restaurant. Bruce Dellaire, 43, and Abbas Zeidan, 33, have been charged with one count of robbery each after they allegedly robbed The Lumberjack Restaurant at 475

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Pupatello loses Liberal race

🕔12:32, 1.Feb 2013

By Kenton Wolfe Liberal voters and politicians alike were shocked Jan. 27, after Sandra Pupatello’s loss to Kathleen Wynne in the battle for a new Liberal leader and Premier of Ontario. Pupatello’s loss came as somewhat of a surprise as

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Elder College ready for the winter

Elder College ready for the winter

🕔11:15, 1.Feb 2013

By Taylor Desjardins A local college for the elderly is opening its doors again for the winter season. Elder colleges in Windsor and Essex County are beginning their winter studies and are open to anyone over 55 to come out

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Local band releases first album

Local band releases first album

🕔11:07, 1.Feb 2013

By Liam Higgins A local progressive metal band has released their first full-length album. Pomegranate Tiger released their album Entities Jan. 31. The band consists of guitarists Martin Andres and Matt Shaheen, bassist Keith Wilkinson and drummer Phil Gatti. The

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Minister of Finance awards distinguished Windsorites

Minister of Finance awards distinguished Windsorites

🕔17:09, 25.Jan 2013

by Richard Dawes Two Windsorites are being recognized for their own contributions to Canada and their community. Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan awarded Dr. Leonard Cortese and Carol Derbyshire the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee award at separate ceremonies Jan.

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