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Social media a launch pad for local business

Social media a launch pad for local business

🕔21:38, 2.Mar 2020

From a basement business to being one of the most successful vintage and resale storefronts in Windsor, the boys behind Lowend Vintage shop are the poster children for the use of social media as a launch pad for small businesses.

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New additions to the code of conduct at the library

New additions to the code of conduct at the library

🕔21:31, 2.Mar 2020

Windsor Public Library has modified its code of conduct after a recent shift into a new downtown building.    The library will no longer allow more than three personal belongings for each patron at the library. Vaping and use of communication devices

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The magical gift of volunteering

The magical gift of volunteering

🕔13:52, 2.Mar 2020

In the blink of an eye, your life could change forever – especially if you’re one of the one in 12 Canadians who have a rare disease.  Szymon Cajmer joined the list of one in 12 when he was diagnosed with a

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DWCC helps create downtown Windsor neighbourhood alliance

DWCC helps create downtown Windsor neighbourhood alliance

🕔13:45, 2.Mar 2020

Residents of Windsor’s downtown core came together at A Dog’s Breakfast on Feb. 26 to discuss changes within the community alongside a glimpse of what their future looks like. The Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative is working with the residents to

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Pope names Detroit church a basilica

Pope names Detroit church a basilica

🕔13:44, 2.Mar 2020

Pope Francis honoured St. Anne’s Church in Detroit with the title of Minor Basilica on March 1. This means that the the parish, which is the second-oldest continuously operating Roman Catholic church in the United States, will be one of

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Arrest made in convenience store robbery

Arrest made in convenience store robbery

🕔13:43, 2.Mar 2020

An arrest has been made following a convenience store robbery that took place on Feb. 24. During the robbery, a male suspect entered a store on the 900 block of Ouellette Avenue with a handgun and demanded money. Through investigation

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Increased Sunday bus service is a positive for mall workers

Increased Sunday bus service is a positive for mall workers

🕔15:31, 25.Feb 2020

Kayla Rucha is just trying to get by. She works two jobs and more than 40 hours a week to help pay her bills. She’s constantly working long workdays and picking up extra hours of work. To make things more

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WESPY Awards a ‘tough job’ every year

WESPY Awards a ‘tough job’ every year

🕔15:00, 24.Feb 2020

The 15th annual Windsor-Essex Sports Person of the Year Awards are coming up and nominations are out in 35 categories. WESPY Awards founder, Domenic Papa said he’s looking forward to this year’s ceremony. “It’s a tough job every year to

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Toronto Maple Leafs lose to zamboni driver goalie

Toronto Maple Leafs lose to zamboni driver goalie

🕔14:54, 24.Feb 2020

Hockey fans are reeling after the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to a Carolina Hurricanes team that was backed by the Toronto Marlies zamboni driver David Ayres. The wild game in Toronto saw both Hurricanes’ goalies leave the ice with injuries

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‘A long way to go’: Ron MacLean, Tara Slone on women in sports

‘A long way to go’: Ron MacLean, Tara Slone on women in sports

🕔14:53, 24.Feb 2020

Sports is still a male dominated industry, but big names are speaking out to break down barriers. Tara Slone, former singer in the band Joydrop, sits alongside Ron MacLean every Sunday and hosts Hometown Hockey. While she is not the

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Ontario announces policy change for nursing degrees

Ontario announces policy change for nursing degrees

🕔17:42, 14.Feb 2020

On Feb. 11, the Ontario government made an announcement adapting a policy enabling both colleges and universities the option to provide Bachelor of Nursing (BScN) degrees autonomously.  Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities made an announcement regarding the policy change

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Windsor violent crime rate lower than previous yearly averages

Windsor violent crime rate lower than previous yearly averages

🕔11:14, 12.Feb 2020

A 10-hour standoff with Windsor police has brought forward some discussions and concerns about the safety of Windsor. The Windsor Police Service puts out a yearly breakdown of the various crime violations that take place in the city. The crime

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Windsor unemployment among the highest in Ontario

Windsor unemployment among the highest in Ontario

🕔08:32, 11.Feb 2020

Despite a steady unemployment rate of 5.2 per cent in Ontario, Windsor saw a historic high of 8.4 per cent.    According to Statistics Canada, after Northern Ontario, Windsor has the highest rate of joblessness in the province for January

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Schlegel’s long-term care workers still without contract

Schlegel’s long-term care workers still without contract

🕔13:04, 10.Feb 2020

Local long-term care workers are still without a contract at Schlegel’s facilities in Windsor. Members of Unifor Local 2458 held a media briefing Monday with details on the break down in negotiations with the employer. Local president Tulio DiPonti said

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Windsor Public Library relocates to the heart of Windsor

Windsor Public Library relocates to the heart of Windsor

🕔12:50, 7.Feb 2020

  The Paul Martin Building that was purchased by the City of Windsor becomes the new Windsor Public Library location. The Windsor Public Library Central branch relocates to an 11,000 square-foot library space at the Paul Martin Building on Mon.

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Groundhogs almost unanimous for an early spring

Groundhogs almost unanimous for an early spring

🕔13:42, 6.Feb 2020

Sunday was a day of symbolic fortune telling on Canadian minds, and not just who would win the Superbowl. Since 1887, Feb. 2 has been a day where meteorology has fallen on the shoulders of humanity’s little furred friends —

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Betting against all odds

Betting against all odds

🕔07:52, 3.Feb 2020

A decade of work later, NDP Member of Parliament Brian Masse thinks he might be close to getting single-sports betting legalized in Canada. Canadian cities lose out on millions of dollars when  illegal betting takes place during major sporting events,

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After 3.5 years, Brexit goes through

After 3.5 years, Brexit goes through

🕔17:38, 2.Feb 2020

After almost half a century, Britain has decided to leave the European Union. The group of 28 member countries has become 27. Britons in 2016 voted 52 per cent in favour of leaving in a referendum, that lead to negotiations

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Amherstburg Admirals’ Meloche in tight race for scoring title

Amherstburg Admirals’ Meloche in tight race for scoring title

🕔09:08, 28.Jan 2020

This year’s Junior C scoring title in the Bill Stobbs division is far from decided when it comes to local hockey. With only four games remaining in the regular season, there is a three-way tie for first place with 23 goals. In addition,

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Firearms, ammunition stolen from local store

Firearms, ammunition stolen from local store

🕔09:05, 28.Jan 2020

The Windsor Police Service Property Crimes Unit is looking for help to identify a male suspect after a local store was robbed of firearms and ammunition.  Following an investigation, police have determined two firearms and ammunition were taken during a

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