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University mourns loss of retired professor

University mourns loss of retired professor

🕔13:25, 24.Feb 2019

By Amos Johnson University of Windsor campus flags will be lowered on Monday, Feb. 25 in memory of retired professor Phyllis Nolan, who passed away at the age of 91 on Feb. 14 at Windsor Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Nolan

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Police launch human trafficking investigation

Police launch human trafficking investigation

🕔13:17, 24.Feb 2019

By Amos Johnson A woman has been rescued from an alleged sex trafficking operation and a man is behind bars following a disturbance at a Windsor hotel. Police said officers responding to a complaint on Sunday, Feb. 17 found a woman

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Two charged, one in hospital after robbery, stabbing

Two charged, one in hospital after robbery, stabbing

🕔12:56, 24.Feb 2019

By Amos Johnson Two men are behind bars and a third is in hospital after an early-morning robbery in Windsor’s downtown core escalated into a stabbing. Police from the Major Crimes Branch said the incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. on

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Charity Pasta Dinner

Charity Pasta Dinner

🕔12:15, 22.Feb 2019

Members of the Disabilities Studies Student Association are giving back to the disability community of Windsor. The DSSA at the University of Windsor will be holding their first annual community pasta dinner March 8. Taya Agius, 21, who is the

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Walkerville art show encouraging creativity in Windsor youth

Walkerville art show encouraging creativity in Windsor youth

🕔12:02, 22.Feb 2019

A teen art show was held at Walkerville Artist’s co-op on Saturday, Feb. 18 to encourage young artists to pursue a creative career. Theresa Tremblay, coordinator of the teen art show and member of Walkerville Artist’s co-op, hopes to see

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This week in entertainment

This week in entertainment

🕔12:00, 22.Feb 2019

By Travis Conant Windsor Symphony Orchestra has two shows coming this weekend: Bowie Got Soul on Feb. 22 and Concert for Kids February on Feb. 23. Bowie Got Soul will be held at Chrysler Theatre and will feature some of

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A sense of relief for international students

🕔11:59, 22.Feb 2019

By Suraj Sasi At a recent meeting between St. Clair College and the Minister of Refugees, Immigration and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen addressed concerns for international students. Dozens of international business students at St. Clair College were caught in turmoil with

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Family Day across Windsor

Family Day across Windsor

🕔11:40, 22.Feb 2019

By Lauren O’Brien Families were able to spend time together this Family Day thanks to a large variety of activities offered by businesses across the city. Downtown, both Adventure Bay Family Water Park and supervised skating at Charles Park Square

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Fifth annual Polar Plunge at St. Clair College

Fifth annual Polar Plunge at St. Clair College

🕔01:28, 22.Feb 2019

More than 160 participants were jumping into icy cold water for a worthy cause. The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics is in its fifth year in Windsor, and took place on Feb.15 at St. Clair College SportsPlex. The goal was

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Regional spelling bee will give champion scholarship

Regional spelling bee will give champion scholarship

🕔13:37, 20.Feb 2019

By Ryan Percy On Feb. 23 the Chrysler Theatre will become a hive of activity as the area spelling bee takes centre stage. The WFCU Credit Union Scripps Regional Spelling Bee is offering free admission to spectators from the public

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Pride flags will fly at GECDSB elementary schools

Pride flags will fly at GECDSB elementary schools

🕔13:30, 20.Feb 2019

By Ryan Percy All but one trustee of the Greater Essex County District School Board voted to expand Pride month flag flying. The 9-1 vote on Feb. 19 was in favor of having flags flown at city and county elementary

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Plunging for a good cause

Plunging for a good cause

🕔15:52, 18.Feb 2019

By Kurlis Mati and Guoliang Fu More than 160 people chose to grin and bear the cold last Friday, plunging themselves into icy water at the fifth annual Polar Plunge Windsor-Essex. “This year we’re hoping to raise about $60,00o,” said

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Slippery sidewalks at University of Windsor

Slippery sidewalks at University of Windsor

🕔15:08, 18.Feb 2019

By Zander Kelly University of Windsor students had their commute go sideways last Tuesday morning. After Monday night’s freezing rain, all of the walkways around the University were coated in a layer of ice. St.Clair College released an announcement that

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Spits rookies continue to shine as season begins to darken

Spits rookies continue to shine as season begins to darken

🕔12:39, 15.Feb 2019

By Cody Wall The Windsor Spitfires playoff hopes are beginning to look less likely, but the team’s rookies are continuing to give fans hope for the future. Having lost eight of the team’s last 10 games some fans are beginning

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Army and Navy battle it out on Hockey Day

Army and Navy battle it out on Hockey Day

🕔12:32, 15.Feb 2019

By Jordan Ferris Members of the Canadian Armed Forces traded in their rifles for hockey sticks to celebrate Hockey Day in Canada. On Saturday Feb. 9, the Canadian Armed forces held their second annual Grapes Cup Army vs Navy hockey

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Coffee with a cop

Coffee with a cop

🕔12:30, 15.Feb 2019

Police officers who attended the Coffee with a Cop event hosted at Café March 21 on Feb. 7 said they believe it will help “humanize” them in citizen eyes. The Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative partnered with the Downtown Windsor Business

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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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Second Chance Animals

Second Chance Animals

🕔11:15, 15.Feb 2019

By Emma Butler Second Chance Animal Rescue Windsor and Essex County held an animal adoption event to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They welcomed anyone to come and get pictures at a kissing booth to raise money for their organization. The adoption

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Last Call music score

Last Call music score

🕔13:17, 13.Feb 2019

By Joyce St. Antoine Windsor, Ontario recently became a new film location spot. Composer Adrian Ellis paired up with director Gavin Michael Booth to create a movie called Last Call. It was filmed in downtown Windsor and the Mediaplex. “Gavin

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Local literacy “Super” hero Arnot Ross McCallum has died at 87

Local literacy “Super” hero Arnot Ross McCallum has died at 87

🕔13:40, 12.Feb 2019

By Travis Conant Teacher, writer and dedicated mentor, Arnot Ross McCallum has died. McCallum taught at several elementary schools in Windsor/Essex throughout his career, including Harrow Public School and King Edward Public School.  His impact on students, colleagues and the

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