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Homicides in Windsor

Homicides in Windsor

🕔12:42, 19.Oct 2018

  Windsor man dies after suffering life threatening injuries from a fall. Windsor Police have investigated the homicide of a 36-year-old man after he fell from the second floor of a motel On Oct. 1, around 12:30 a.m., police officers were called to a motel located in the 2800

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The gift of life

The gift of life

🕔12:06, 19.Oct 2018

By Abdulraheem Alhusami   Studies show fewer than four per cent of eligible Canadians donate blood.      Around one in two Canadians were eligible to donate blood last year, but only one in 60 Canadians did. Officials said the

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Scouting out a new home

Scouting out a new home

🕔11:49, 19.Oct 2018

By Ryan Percy After 60 years the Scouts in Windsor and Essex County have to find a new home. On Saturday, Oct. 13 the cash register at the Scout Shop on Marentette Avenue took its last sale. The Scouts moved

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Flu shots: are they really important?

Flu shots: are they really important?

🕔11:42, 19.Oct 2018

By Suraj Sasi Experts emphasize the importance of the seasonal vaccine, but some people do not feel the need to get them. Stacy Manzerolle, program manager at Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, said Influenza can affect anyone and  spread quickly and

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Downtown still waiting for police foot-patrols during high-risk times

Downtown still waiting for police foot-patrols during high-risk times

🕔10:57, 19.Oct 2018

Staff of downtown bars are still concerned despite Windsor police saying foot patrols would be increased. Windsor’s Chief of Police Al Frederick and Mayor Drew Dilkens have offered some solutions to the increased crime in the downtown area in light

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Windsor’s first Walk for Freedom

Windsor’s first Walk for Freedom

🕔10:27, 19.Oct 2018

 By Madeline Mazak Windsor will join hundreds of cities around the world in hosting its first Walk for Freedom on Saturday to raise awareness of human trafficking. Windsorites will take part in a global demonstration by walking together in a

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Windsor residents unnerved by spate of recent shootings

Windsor residents unnerved by spate of recent shootings

🕔14:46, 18.Oct 2018

By Mirjana Janekovic A string of recent shootings and nine murders in less than ten months has Windsor residents unnerved and looking for answers. “I am disappointed with the city and the lack of action,” said Brian Yeomans. “They need

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Downtown Mission head spends night outside to battle homelessness

Downtown Mission head spends night outside to battle homelessness

🕔14:42, 18.Oct 2018

By Xin Zhang The executive director of Windsor’s Downtown Mission spent 24-hours outside in the cold on a bench in the bid combat homelessness. Ron Dunn raised $3,000 in donations while sitting outside the Wellness Centre at 875 Ouellette Ave.

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Inaugural Hummus Festival a celebration of diversity

Inaugural Hummus Festival a celebration of diversity

🕔14:20, 18.Oct 2018

By Yasmina Elasfar The first Hummus festival in Windsor and Essex County brought three religions together in celebration. ”It’s an amazing festival. The girls have been excited all morning to come, and the music is wonderful, and to see many

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Windsor riders raise money in battle against Diabetes

Windsor riders raise money in battle against Diabetes

🕔14:15, 18.Oct 2018

By Keerthana Veerapandian Dozens of generous cyclists rode stationary bikes in Windsor recently to raise money in the battle against Diabetes. They joined more than 600 people across the country in the Revolution Ride to Defeat Diabetes sponsored by Sun Life Financial

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Crowds flock to Night Market’s new location in Walkerville

Crowds flock to Night Market’s new location in Walkerville

🕔14:12, 18.Oct 2018

By Mirjana Janekovic The Willistead Night Market has survived the death of its patron and has found new life outside the Walkerville Brewery. More than 100 people turned out for its first night in its new location on Argyle Road between

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 Chinese choir performs at Capitol Theatre

 Chinese choir performs at Capitol Theatre

🕔12:35, 18.Oct 2018

By Oliver Zhao About 100 Chinese performers from Windsor and Detroit took part in a concert at the Capitol Theatre to raise funds for children in Sichuan province. Zhenzhong Ma, president of the Chinese Association Greater Windsor, said the CAGW organized the event

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Mega-Hospital opponents circulate petition at Open Streets festival

Mega-Hospital opponents circulate petition at Open Streets festival

🕔12:23, 17.Oct 2018

By Keerthana Veerapandian Opponents of Windsor’s Mega hospital project called for a “re-think” of the proposal during the city’s Open Streets festival. They urged residents to sign a petition calling on officials to restart the site selection process for a

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Riverside Miracle Diamond facility underway

Riverside Miracle Diamond facility underway

🕔21:59, 15.Oct 2018

By Zander Kelly Work is underway at the Farrow Riverside Miracle Park. The former home of Riverside Arena will feature two fully accessible baseball diamonds, a playground, washrooms and a track, with “work-out stations” such as balancing beams and leg squatting

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Mayoral candidates go head to head

Mayoral candidates go head to head

🕔13:03, 12.Oct 2018

              By Matt Flood Windsor’s mayoral candidates presented their platforms and answered questions at a debate hosted by The Canadian Federation of University Women. More than 100 people filled three conjoined rooms at the

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Shovels hit the ground for the Gordie Howe International Bridge

Shovels hit the ground for the Gordie Howe International Bridge

🕔12:24, 12.Oct 2018

By Matt Flood As he broke ground on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hinted he hopes to beat the 2024 build deadline. Dignitaries from both sides of the border along with several hundred invited guests took

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Missing and murdered Indigenous women remembered

Missing and murdered Indigenous women remembered

🕔12:23, 12.Oct 2018

By Nicole Neuts More than 100 people gathered for a vigil held at Dieppe Park to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women. Sisters in Spirit, a research and educational organization that raises awareness of the violence towards Aboriginal women in

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Wearing Windsor’s history and culture

Wearing Windsor’s history and culture

🕔12:13, 12.Oct 2018

Two fashion designers have emerged to represent Windsor’s community and culture through their products. Jacob Deacey is the creator of Club Culture Streetwear. The company sells clothing targeted to young adults, such as graphic t-shirts and casual clothing. Deacey produces

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The power of storytelling

The power of storytelling

🕔11:59, 12.Oct 2018

By Joyce St. Antoine Book lovers will be able to attend the 17th year of Bookfest, beginning Oct. 18. The main venue this year is the University of Windsor’s School of Creative Arts Building. Activities will also be held at

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The importance of technology in agriculture

The importance of technology in agriculture

🕔11:32, 12.Oct 2018

By Lauren O’Brien The advancement of smartphones and technology in the past decade is causing the agriculture industry to thrive. Machinery is replacing human workers at a steady rate and precision agriculture, which uses GPS guidance, is being used more

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