How many is too many? The burden of drownings in Windsor-Essex County

How many is too many? The burden of drownings in Windsor-Essex County

🕔12:47, 6.Dec 2024

Far too many residents have been involved in fatal drowning incidents in the last year in Windsor-Essex.  In May, two young men, at least one of them an international student, drowned at Sandpoint Beach in Windsor when they went under

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Pies in the Face at the SLC

Pies in the Face at the SLC

🕔12:47, 6.Dec 2024

The St. Clair College Student Representative Council (SRC) and the Saints Student Athletic Association (SSAA) held their Pie the Faculty and Presidents fundraiser at the Student Life Centre (SLC) yesterday.   This year, all donations will go to the United Way Centraide

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Yay For Strays Cat Café Helps Find ‘Furever’ Homes

Yay For Strays Cat Café Helps Find ‘Furever’ Homes

🕔14:00, 29.Nov 2024

The first of its kind in Windsor Yay for Strays, a cat café, first opened its doors originally on Feb. 24.   The café not only serves coffee but cat company. The public can relax surrounded by friendly felines. Owner Chantelle

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TLC Animal Aid Annual Charity Event: Four kittens find homes

TLC Animal Aid Annual Charity Event: Four kittens find homes

🕔13:21, 29.Nov 2024

The annual ‘Tender Loving Care’ TLC Animal Aid fundraiser was held at Brimstone Games, a charity which fosters and supports the rehoming of animals alongside spreading awareness and educating the public.   On Nov. 23 the public were invited to

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Did You Know? Old Mariners Church

Did You Know? Old Mariners Church

🕔12:48, 22.Nov 2024

The once referenced “Maritime Sailers Cathedral” carries a big history for a small church.   The Old Mariners church was founded in 1842 and currently stands as the second oldest church in the city of Detroit. The structure was designed by

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LaSalle’s deputy mayor and student p.m.’s spoke on Nov. 11th

LaSalle’s deputy mayor and student p.m.’s spoke on Nov. 11th

🕔12:07, 22.Nov 2024

By Kenneth Pastushyn. The Town of LaSalle commemorated their traditional Remembrance Day Ceremony inside the Civic Centre’s Cenotaph Park on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.  This year’s Remembrance service was in honour of the 10th anniversary of the end of the

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St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs visit St. Clair College

St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs visit St. Clair College

🕔12:43, 15.Nov 2024

By Kenneth Pastushyn.   The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs visit the Student Learning Commons at St. Clair College’s south   campus every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m.    The therapy dogs are there to provide comfort, companionship and joy

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The Mom Market Holds second annual Holiday Market

🕔12:36, 15.Nov 2024

Shoppers are shopping local for loved ones this holiday season.   This past Saturday the Moms Market of Windsor held the second annual Holiday Market at the Fogolar Furlan Club.Consumers got to shop a wide variety of vendors for the holidays.  

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Windsor Police investigate stabbing

Windsor Police investigate stabbing

🕔12:10, 8.Nov 2024

Windsor Police are currently investigating a stabbing that occurred Monday night.  Police responded to the 900 block of Pelissier St for following a report of someone being assaulted. Police located a male who had multiple stab wounds and was transported

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Suspect arrested in homicide case

🕔13:25, 1.Nov 2024

On Oct. 25, The Windsor Police Service was called to an address in the 2400 block of Highland Ave. for reports of trouble unknown.   When officers arrived, they discovered 69-year-old John Frickey deceased inside his residence. Windsor Police Forensics

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Massive Fire Engulfs a House Late Monday Morning

Massive Fire Engulfs a House Late Monday Morning

🕔13:24, 1.Nov 2024

On Oct 28., around 4 a.m., Windsor Fire and Rescue Services responded to the 800 block of Mercer Street for reports of a structure fire. On arrival, fire crews had a fully involved house fire.   Fire crews went defensive

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Closing weekend film suggestions for WIFF ’24

Closing weekend film suggestions for WIFF ’24

🕔13:14, 1.Nov 2024

By Kenneth Pastushyn. We are approaching the closing weekend of the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) and the   LIUNA!625 People’s Choice Award screening will take place on Nov. 3.    There is a movie for everyone, whether it be a

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Getting to know Fabio Costante

🕔13:05, 1.Nov 2024

From the dream of hearing his name cheered by the fans in the stadium to a successful law and political career, Fabio Costante, 40, has achieved a great deal in his life, so far…   His cozy and bright office —

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Photos of the Week Oct. 25, 2024

🕔12:04, 25.Oct 2024 A seagull flies away at the Detroit River with a view of the Detroit Skyline in the background on Oct. 22, 2024. Photo by Xenia Semenova Fall foliage in the back alley between California and Askin Avenue on Oct 24, Read Full Article

Fire Prevention Week

🕔13:40, 18.Oct 2024

Last week, Windsor Fire and Rescue Services kicked off Fire Prevention Week.  Every year, fire departments around North America promote Fire Prevention Week in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire of October 8, 1871. This year it is held from

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Kingsville Migration Festival is just a few days away

Kingsville Migration Festival is just a few days away

🕔13:20, 11.Oct 2024

The annual Migration Festival is coming to Kingsville again this year from Oct. 17 to Oct. 20, with many activities to choose from.  For the past 55 years, the municipality of Kingsville and the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary have hosted

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Zombie Walk returns to Windsor for another year

Zombie Walk returns to Windsor for another year

🕔12:56, 11.Oct 2024

A horde of zombies will shamble down Ouellette Avenue on October 19.  The Windsor Zombie Walk has returned, and floats have been added. People are encouraged to come dressed as zombies or survivors and bring a canned or dry good

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Windsor’s cycling community looking for improvements

🕔12:53, 11.Oct 2024

 Windsor’s cycling community thinks the condition of bike lanes on local roads needs improvement.   Gail Robertson, cyclist and owner of the consulting business GailNow, said unfinished bike lanes are part of the problem.  “They started a lane up part of Dominion, but

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Patti France Welcome Center opens at Main Campus

🕔12:39, 11.Oct 2024

This August, St. Clair College opened the Patti France Welcome Center.  Registrar Juli Vlaminck said a pop-up shop for student services was formerly organized in the gym yearly.  Located at the main campus, the new Welcome Center building provides a

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Did You Know? The history of the CN Ferry Levelling ramps

Did You Know? The history of the CN Ferry Levelling ramps

🕔12:19, 11.Oct 2024

A piece of history that helped carry trains and cars now sits along the water’s edge as a relic of the past.  There is very little known about the history of these leveling ramps themselves regarding their construction or final

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