Turquoise cap leads the way for Tecumseh Terry Fox Run

Turquoise cap leads the way for Tecumseh Terry Fox Run

🕔16:53, 24.Sep 2019

A sea of red shirts crashed out of Green Acres Optimist Park to cheers and happy tears. In the red wave were a number of yellow sunflowers — and one bright turquoise cap. That turquoise cap in the sea of

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Unifor Local 195 president John Toth passes away

Unifor Local 195 president John Toth passes away

🕔15:45, 8.Apr 2019

Windsor union leader John Toth died on Thursday at the age of 56 after a battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully on April 4, 2019 with his family by his side. Toth’s service to his community started in 1982,

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Renovation of historic Assumption Church underway

Renovation of historic Assumption Church underway

🕔15:42, 8.Apr 2019

$20 million will be the cost to  save historic Assumption Church, according to a new report from a local lawyer heading up the project. The landmark building on Windsor’s west end is in need of major structural repairs and has

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Animal cruelty investigations in need of a change

Animal cruelty investigations in need of a change

🕔11:16, 7.Apr 2019

By Amos Johnson A push by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) to involve police when investigating complaints has drawn applause from animal rights activists who see the move as a step in the right

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Two teens arrested in allegedly stolen vehicle

Two teens arrested in allegedly stolen vehicle

🕔23:32, 25.Mar 2019

The Windsor police Emergency Service Unit (E.S.U) arrested two teenagers while they were allegedly driving a black 2016 Chrysler 200, which was reported stolen from the 600 block of Dynasty Street on Saturday March 16, 2019. Officers from the Windsor

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Leamington fire causes $7M damage

Leamington fire causes $7M damage

🕔23:29, 25.Mar 2019

Firefighters from Leamington and Kingsville responded to an early morning fire on Mersea Road 7 on Saturday, March 23. Firefighters arrived at the fire at around 5 a.m. and struggled to keep the situation under control until later in the

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Islamic Community of Windsor reacts to mass-shooting in New Zealand

Islamic Community of Windsor reacts to mass-shooting in New Zealand

🕔23:04, 18.Mar 2019

  Religious leaders and local politicians gathered at the Windsor Mosque to show solidarity with the Muslim community after two fatal mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand on Friday. 49 people were killed and more than 40 were left injured

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Windsor hosting human rights education exhibition

Windsor hosting human rights education exhibition

🕔22:19, 18.Mar 2019

The exhibition “Transforming Lives: The Power of Human Rights Education” is in Windsor for the first time. Supported by the City of Windsor, New Canadians Centre of Excellence and the University of Windsor, the exhibition raises awareness of the vital

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UCMAS Canada opens new location in Windsor

UCMAS Canada opens new location in Windsor

🕔14:00, 3.Mar 2019

By Amos Johnson An after-school mental math program for children aged 4-13 is opening a new location in Windsor. The UCMAS Abacus Mental Math Program is a globally recognized and scientifically proven after-school program that improves children’s brain development. UCMAS

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Female heroes recognized on International Women’s Day

Female heroes recognized on International Women’s Day

🕔12:06, 15.Feb 2019

By Kamryn Cusumano Three local women are being recognized as unsung heroes in the Windsor-Essex community. Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital’s Changing Lives Together Foundation is partnering with the In Honour of the Ones We Love organization to celebrate and give

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City Council to pre-approve capital funding

City Council to pre-approve capital funding

🕔16:24, 4.Feb 2019

City Council is being asked tonight to pre-approve a number of Capital Funding requests. The projects being proposed are valued at roughly 10.5 million dollars. The city’s funding request includes projects such as corporate vehicle replacements, parks equipment, city wide

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Foul smell in Detroit’s air linked to Marathon petroleum

Foul smell in Detroit’s air linked to Marathon petroleum

🕔16:21, 4.Feb 2019

If you smelled rotten eggs in the Detroit area Monday, you’re not alone. Marathon Petroleum refinery is apparently responsible for that stench. In a press release, the company acknowledged the smell is caused by a chemical called mercaptan, which is

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Windsor Students respond to Ontario government’s proposed 10 per cent tuition cuts

Windsor Students respond to Ontario government’s proposed 10 per cent tuition cuts

🕔12:24, 1.Feb 2019

  University and college students in Windsor say they worry about changes to OSAP (Ontario Students Assistance Program) by the provincial government, that could lead to possible struggles in debt payment. The proposed tuition changes will also eliminate free tuition

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College students tackle the job market

College students tackle the job market

🕔17:24, 31.Jan 2019

The opportunities for employment for college students continue to grow. St. Clair College teamed up with the University of Windsor to host Southwestern Ontario’s largest employer and student networking event on Jan. 23 at the St. Clair College Sportsplex. Hundreds

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Job Fair brings students, employers together

Job Fair brings students, employers together

🕔14:32, 25.Jan 2019

By Amos Johnson St. Clair College teamed up with the University of Windsor Wednesday, January 23 to host Southwestern Ontario’s largest employer and student networking event. Hundreds of students from both institutions attended the 20th annual Job Fair which attracted

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Windsor border officers share a slice of hope with Detroit workers

Windsor border officers share a slice of hope with Detroit workers

🕔17:06, 21.Jan 2019

As the United States government shutdown has reached the 32-day mark, making it the longest in U.S. history. Many government workers considered “essential” are still working throughout the shutdown without pay. Among that list, border patrol agents — including those

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Council meets just ahead of deadline to vote on future cannabis retail in Windsor

Council meets just ahead of deadline to vote on future cannabis retail in Windsor

🕔17:00, 21.Jan 2019

By Keerthana Veerapandian Windsor City Council will vote Monday on whether to opt-in or out of cannabis retail stores, when they can legally open on the first of April. According to a survey conducted by the city, most Windsor residents

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Students organize charity gala for children with Autism

Students organize charity gala for children with Autism

🕔16:57, 21.Jan 2019

By Mirjana Janekovic Students organized the 8th Charity Gala “A Golden Mind” on January 18th at the Fogolar Furlan Club. The event was organized by the Behaviour, Cognition and Neuroscience Student’s Association at the University of Windsor. BCN Association representatives say

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The power of addiction

The power of addiction

🕔14:12, 5.Dec 2018

By Amos Johnson The mind of an addict is something only the addict themselves can grasp; even if they can’t understand it. Mike Brown has lived through the threat of addiction, affecting his family and other relationships in the process.

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Spiritual Soldiers bringing strength and hope through storytelling

Spiritual Soldiers bringing strength and hope through storytelling

🕔15:39, 3.Dec 2018

By Amos Johnson Spiritual Soldiers are on the front lines in the fight against addiction The organization, which started two years ago as a clothing company with a charitable component, has opened a coffee shop in Windsor catering to recovering addicts. “What we wanted

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