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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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Windsor companies stand up for climate concerns

Windsor companies stand up for climate concerns

🕔11:24, 9.Oct 2019

Companies sacrificed open business hours to attend the global climate strike held in Charles Park Square Friday, September 27 and reinforce the message of climate action. Businesses such as Taloola Cafe on Devonshire Road, Green Envy on Grand Marais Road,

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Windsor looking to Leader’s Debate for answers, ideas

Windsor looking to Leader’s Debate for answers, ideas

🕔16:52, 7.Oct 2019

As the federal election approaches, MediaPlex News took to the streets to find out what the people of Windsor expect out of Monday’s Leader’s Debate.   “It’s going to be different from what it has in the past. I think

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‘A lot of coffee’ fuels Mark Boscariol 48-Hour FlickFest participants

‘A lot of coffee’ fuels Mark Boscariol 48-Hour FlickFest participants

🕔15:20, 7.Oct 2019

The Mark Boscariol 48-hour FlickFest launched over the weekend, bringing together filmmakers of all skill levels for the two-day challenge. The 48-hour FlickFest  “embodies the courage, passion and determination of filmmaking,” according to the event’s mandate. The competition ran from

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On-campus advanced voting available at UWindsor, St. Clair

On-campus advanced voting available at UWindsor, St. Clair

🕔14:42, 7.Oct 2019

Students in Windsor can vote in advance, right on campus.  Both St. Clair College and the University of Windsor will offer advanced voting and voter registration options on campus, from Oct. 5 to Oct. 9.   St. Clair College (main campus

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Windsor-West debate at St. Clair College Tuesday

Windsor-West debate at St. Clair College Tuesday

🕔14:33, 7.Oct 2019

Windsor residents have a chance Tuesday to listen to four major party candidates debate each other on issues they think need attention. Candidates running to represent Windsor-West will participate in a debate on the St. Clair College main campus at

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Hopeful federal leaders face off in debate

Hopeful federal leaders face off in debate

🕔14:29, 7.Oct 2019

Hopeful federal leaders will take to the stage tonight for the English language debate which will be play an essential role to Canada’s federal election. The two hours debate is divided into five segments which includes: Affordability.  Environment and energy.

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Windsor Fire urging people to be their own hero with fire rescue plan

Windsor Fire urging people to be their own hero with fire rescue plan

🕔14:26, 7.Oct 2019

It’s Fire Prevention Week in Windsor, and Windsor Fire and Rescue Services (WFRS) are putting a superhero spin on the regular event with the theme of “Not every hero wears a cape.” WFRS wants people to plan and practice their escape routes

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Bookfest goes bilingual for the first time

Bookfest goes bilingual for the first time

🕔19:11, 4.Oct 2019

A Windsor, Ont. festival of books officially kicked off in two languages Oct. 1. For five years Bookfest has had a close partnership with the Francophone community, more so this year than ever. This year Bookfest has a new bilingual

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No school for some Monday if CUPE strikes

No school for some Monday if CUPE strikes

🕔16:38, 4.Oct 2019

CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) announced Wednesday that they will begin a full strike on Monday if an agreement has not been reached. CUPE and the Ontario School Board Council of Unions gave the required five-day notice that all

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The show must go on: Billy Ray to perform without Lil Nas X

The show must go on: Billy Ray to perform without Lil Nas X

🕔16:32, 4.Oct 2019

Fans hoping to see international recording artist and country-rapper Lil Nas X in Windsor will have to wait. Known for his hit song ‘Old Town Road,’ Lil Nas X was set to perform alongside Billy Ray Cyrus at the Colosseum

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Windsor man faces child porngraphy charges

Windsor man faces child porngraphy charges

🕔16:30, 4.Oct 2019

A 61-year-old Windsor man is facing charges following a three-month long investigation.  Windsor Police Service arrested a man Tuesday following an investigation conducted by the Internet Child Exploitation unit, which started in July.  The 61-year-old is facing two counts of

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More nightly closures for Detroit-Windsor Tunnel

More nightly closures for Detroit-Windsor Tunnel

🕔16:28, 4.Oct 2019

Residents looking to cross the border may have to change their routes on a few nights. The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will be closed on four upcoming Thursdays, as the tunnel is winding down on their $22-million renovation project. The closures will

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Spitfires lose at home against 67’s

Spitfires lose at home against 67’s

🕔16:26, 4.Oct 2019

After losing 6-3 in their last outing Sept. 28, the Windsor Spitfires were back home hoping to get back into the win column this week. Thursday night the Spitfires were on home ice against the top-ranked Ottawa 67’s. The Spitfires

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Windsor strikes for climate change

Windsor strikes for climate change

🕔09:53, 3.Oct 2019

A sea of worried faces and homemade signs, along with a single speaker is what you would have seen if you made it out to Charles Clark Square Sept. 27. Student walk-outs and business closures in Windsor marked the final

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