By Amos Johnson A California forest fire has already claimed approximately 29 lives and destroyed 6,000 homes. The fire started on Thursday, Nov. 8 at approximately 6:29 a.m. around the Plumas National Forest. Due to heavy winds the fire grew
By Amos Johnson Windsor police are investigating the possibility illicit drugs were involved in four “sudden deaths” that occurred within a 24-hour span this weekend. Police say the tally could have been worse but “timely and effective medical intervention” prevented
By Amos Johnson St. Clair College is hosting its college-wide open house this Saturday. The open house runs from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. across all four campuses: the South Campus, St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, the Mediaplex
By Amos Johnson Death by fall is the leading cause of traumatic death in Windsor, according to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. Fall prevention month is an awareness campaign to help adults prevent injuries and stay active. The Windsor-Essex County
By Mirjana Janekovic and Amos Johnson A Walkerville fire that caused more than $1 million in damages started in the rear of a six-plex housing facility, according to the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office. That’s according to the Ontario Fire Marshal, which has
By Amos Johnson The Art Lab hosted a special weekend workshop in partnership with a Windsor fashion designer. Local fashion designer Andal Lopez organized the workshop this weekend for children ages 8 to 15 years old. The participants are given
By Amos Johnson The 14th annual Windsor International Film Festival sold over 24,000 tickets this year. The seven-day event runs from Monday to Sunday featuring over 100 films and over 200 screenings. The festival takes place at three venues in
By Amos Johnson A tenant has been displaced following an early-morning garage fire in the 400 block John M Street. Crews on scene 400 block of John M fire attached garage fire is under control, heavy smoke in garage, some
By Amos Johnson, Glen Fu, Kaitlynn Kenney and Zander Kelly It was a busy afternoon for the Dougall Avenue polling station. They had around 230 votes by 4 p.m., with four hours of voting left. Voters streamed in one after
By Amos Johnson For the first time ever, the Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market is extending its season. “This was a very busy year. Not only did we increase our (number of) vendors but we increased attendance,” said general manager Steve
Valerie Blak-Gill, owner of Blak’s Bakery, speaks about how they’ve grown from a local business to their customer’s favorite. The bakery which opened in October 1918 celebrated 100 years on Sept. 8. However, when it comes to baking, Blak’s still does it the old-fashioned way. “We make
Members of the University of Windsor’s faculty of law school are celebrating its 50th anniversary. The university welcomed its first law class in 1968 with a few dozen students. Before the Ron Ianni Faculty of Law Building existed, the program
Two people are in police custody after what Windsor fire investigators are calling a suspicious fire last weekend. Firefighters responded to a single family home at 605 Vimy Avenue Sunday morning. Fire investigators say the blaze started at the back
Windsor police have charged a 23-year-old man after a 16-year-old girl says he sexually assaulted and imprisoned her. On Monday April 2, the girl was walking alone when the man offered her a warm place to stay on Bruce Avenue.
It’s not an event that’s widely celebrated, but the annual National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is held every year during the second week of April. It is a time to recognize telecommunications personnel in the public safety community for their service
The Children’s Aid Society can now help foster kids stay at their home school, instead of moving each time they’re placed with a new family. The Ontario government recently provided $300,000 to both the Windsor Essex County Catholic District School Board
A group of students want to empower the women of Windsor by bringing the community together. The all-female class of St. Clair College’s event management program planned a fundraising brunch as their final project of the year. They exceeded their
In Detroit, Red Bull is offering a live-in residency experience that provides visual artists a space to live, create and showcase their work. From around the United States, three artists are selected to live in Detroit at the Red Bull House
A collection of NFL and CFL players took on the youth of Windsor on Saturday. Dallas Cowboy and Windsor native Tyrone Crawford returned to his hometown to host Windsor’s Finest Football Academy at the University of Windsor’s Alumni Field. Professional
Caesars Windsor workers are still striking and leadership for Unifor Local 444 say casino representatives were sending mixed messages. On Wednesday, more than 200 workers came out to a rally in front of Caesars Windsor downtown. (Many were sporting hockey
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