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University of Windsor going smoke free

University of Windsor going smoke free

🕔13:25, 8.Mar 2020

The University of Windsor is joining a list of 65 other colleges and universities in Canada to become 100 per cent smoke free.   Currently, the campus offers select smoking locations for cannabis, vaping and tobacco. But the locations will be

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Marijuana-infused edibles incites debate in Windsor

Marijuana-infused edibles incites debate in Windsor

🕔13:41, 6.Mar 2020

The practice of infusing food with marijuana is a topic of discussion in Windsor and some parents. Edible marijuana, unlike its inhalable counterpart, has a delayed reaction in the body. According to the Drugs Free Kids Canada website, when cannabis

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Saints Basketball Team Advances to Quarter Finals for first time in 13 years

Saints Basketball Team Advances to Quarter Finals for first time in 13 years

🕔13:07, 6.Mar 2020

The St. Clair College Men’s Basketball team has qualified for the OCAA Provincial Championship Final 8 tournament for the first time since 2007.  The Saints defeated La Cité Saturday night by a score of 91-88. Saints guard David Gomez Jr.

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It’s time to get to know about history

It’s time to get to know about history

🕔12:59, 6.Mar 2020

The Black Kids in Action event was performed at the Capitol Theatre on Feb. 26 to share stories about the history of Black people.  Marcia Pivtto is a co-founder and organizer of this show and said performances include singing, dancing

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Polar plunge

Polar plunge

🕔12:22, 6.Mar 2020

It is freezing for a reason and plungers are taking the opportunity to jump into cold water for a good cause. On Feb. 28, St. Clair College and the Windsor Police Service partnered with Windsor-Essex to host its annual Polar

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Coldest night walk

Coldest night walk

🕔12:19, 6.Mar 2020

Coldest Night of the Year walkers had a successful fund-raising weekend between weather and donations. The annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk in Windsor, hosted by the Downtown Mission, took place on Feb. 22. The family friendly 2, 5

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Chilifest turns up the heat fundraising

Chilifest turns up the heat fundraising

🕔12:15, 6.Mar 2020

This year’s ChiliFest brought community members from around Essex county together to enjoy good chili, good cake and good works. The ChiliFest hosted by the South Essex Community Council at the Leamington Portuguese Community Club was a fundraiser event to

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Coffee with a cop

Coffee with a cop

🕔12:10, 6.Mar 2020

Potential police officers converse with cops over coffee.  St. Clair College brought police officers in from around Ontario for Coffee with a Cop on Feb. 25, 2020.  Nada Saad, a second year protection, security and investigations student at St. Clair

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Finding a roundabout way to fix county traffic

Finding a roundabout way to fix county traffic

🕔16:38, 3.Mar 2020

The sounds of trucks and cars rushing by is a common occurrence to anyone who works or lives near a main road. Some find it a soothing white noise, while others toss and turn to the sound of every revving

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New development in Sandwich may ease homelessness

New development in Sandwich may ease homelessness

🕔15:27, 3.Mar 2020

Moving from advertisement to advertisements on Kijiji and settling for a house without seeing is a common practice for many students who come to study abroad in Windsor. This provides them with a home when they land in Canada, most

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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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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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5,700 on city wait list for affordable housing

5,700 on city wait list for affordable housing

🕔17:16, 1.Mar 2020

Figures from 2019 show a worsening crisis in affordable housing and homelessness in Windsor.   There are 6,500 people in Windsor cannot afford to buy a home because they spend more than 50 per cent of their income on housing.   The City of Windsor

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2,154 anti-rodent calls in Windsor in 2019

2,154 anti-rodent calls in Windsor in 2019

🕔17:09, 1.Mar 2020

In 2019, the City of Windsor received more than 2,100 requests for rodent control.  The city has had a steady stream of requests for rodent control since it offered the service free of charge. In 2018, there were 2,223 requests.

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New Windsor Public Library location a welcome home for some

New Windsor Public Library location a welcome home for some

🕔08:41, 1.Mar 2020

The sun shines through french windows, making everything look warm and serene. Away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Windsor, you can enjoy your own time here. It is not only a sea of knowledge, but also a haven

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Funding and research solves problems of brain injuries 

Funding and research solves problems of brain injuries 

🕔16:52, 28.Feb 2020

A little funding and research can go a long way to preventing brain injuries and helping those living with them. Anna Jurak, executive director of the Brain Injury Association of Windsor-Essex County, said certain aspects of brain injuries can pose

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Home for the playoffs

Home for the playoffs

🕔16:49, 28.Feb 2020

 After a strong regular season the St. Clair Saints Men’s Basketball team will host their first playoff game in six years at the Sportsplex at St. Clair’s main campus.  The Saints are third in the west division of the Ontario

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