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University Open House Attracts Potential Students

University Open House Attracts Potential Students

🕔15:05, 7.Nov 2014

Joseph Gaspard (left), student coordinator with the University of Windsor’s Alumni Relations department, assists students and parents during the university’s Fall Open House, Nov 7. (The Converged Citizen by Mark Brown) By Mark Brown, Citizen/Blitz Staff Reporter Hundreds of potential

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Windsor residents prepare for seasonal flu shot

Windsor residents prepare for seasonal flu shot

🕔13:31, 7.Nov 2014

Since the winter season has started, many Windsor residents have been recommending the flu shot. The flu shot makes the illness milder if you do get sick and it reduces the risk of the flu becoming a serious illness. A

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Students complain about parking issues at St. Clair College

Students complain about parking issues at St. Clair College

🕔11:30, 7.Nov 2014

College students are saying there are many issues when it comes to parking at St. Clair College’s campuses. Psychology student, Kassem Bazzi, 19, said it is annoying to find a parking spot. “It is hard finding a parking spot, especially

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Local film Beyond the Deep premieres at WIFF

🕔09:17, 5.Nov 2014

  Windsor residents may be hard pressed to name one movie shot in town, but the Windsor International Film Festival has one gaining a lot of attention.   Beyond the Deep is a science-fiction themed romantic drama involving time travel.

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Halloween Party Calls Attention to Cancer Fight

Halloween Party Calls Attention to Cancer Fight

🕔12:41, 31.Oct 2014

By Mark Brown Citizen Staff Reporter Hundreds of people dressed up, played games and listened to songs as the local chapter of a cancer support group held its third annual Halloween-themed fundraiser Oct 26. Children of all ages, most of

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Elliott takes seat in Ward 2

Elliott takes seat in Ward 2

🕔11:51, 31.Oct 2014

    Ward 2 has a new councillor following the Oct. 27 municipal election. John Elliott, executive director of Sandwich Teen Action Group, was elected as Ward 2 councillor after receiving 41 per cent of the votes. Frank Favot came

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Incentive Programs Drive New Downtown Business

🕔13:44, 24.Oct 2014

The City of Windsor is reporting an increase in new businesses opening in the downtown core, some as the result of incentive programs designed to encourage relocation and increase foot traffic. The city and the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association

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Pumpkin donations keeping Daniel Ethier’s memory alive.

Pumpkin donations keeping Daniel Ethier’s memory alive.

🕔13:41, 24.Oct 2014

When you drive past the home of Roch Ethier and see more than 80 pumpkins covering his lawn you may think he’s a Halloween fanatic, but the truth goes much deeper than that. The pumpkins are a tribute to Ethier’s

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Safety in the city’s core

Safety in the city’s core

🕔11:54, 24.Oct 2014

By Ashley Ann Mentley Despite the recent shooting at Windsor’s Boom Boom Room, a nearby business owner is confident in the safety of the city. Ljubica Cajan, owner of Tunnel Discount Convenience on Ouellette Avenue, has been working next to

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Local films still important to WIFF after 10 years

Local films still important to WIFF after 10 years

🕔14:52, 21.Oct 2014

The Windsor International Film Festival is doing its part in keeping Canadian cinema alive as they enter their 10th year of operation.

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Marijuana advocates gather in local park

Marijuana advocates gather in local park

🕔14:28, 17.Oct 2014

The fight for legalization marches through Windsor. The second annual Marijuana March was held at David Croll Park on Sept. 27. Attendees were permitted to smoke in the area without fear of being arrested for possession. Before the march, a

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Students don’t think municipal elections concern them

🕔13:36, 17.Oct 2014

With the upcoming mayoral elections, many students say they are excluded at the municipal levels and the final outcome doesn’t affect them. Saverio Posa, 22, is a liberal studies student at the University of Windsor. “I let the people who

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First annual West Mesh draws large crowds

First annual West Mesh draws large crowds

🕔16:06, 26.Sep 2014

By Taylor Busch Staff Reporter   Over 200 people came out to support Our West End during a free community event held Sept. 24 at Mic Mac Park. West Mesh was a fun day for residents to get together to

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Crawford and Elliot accident

Crawford and Elliot accident

🕔15:57, 26.Sep 2014

By Caleb Workman Truck accident Sept. 26, 2014   A Windsor truck driver took down a corner utility pole line at Crawford and Elliot while turning a corner too tightly. A transport truck was spotted running over a stop sign

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Downtown Fog

Downtown Fog

🕔15:54, 26.Sep 2014

   

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Local Unemployment Rate for Youth Increases

Local Unemployment Rate for Youth Increases

🕔14:21, 26.Sep 2014

Local unemployment rate hit nine per cent in August as younger citizens find it hard to get jobs at home. Windsor-Essex has had a history of youth unemployment over the past six years. According to Statistics Canada, Windsor has seen

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Ward 4 candidates square off in debate

Ward 4 candidates square off in debate

🕔14:12, 26.Sep 2014

by Justin Prince Windsorites in Ward 4 have a lot to think about after hearing from candidates for city council at a recent debate in the ward. The six candidates hoping to become the next city councillor to represent Ward

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Broken window at Ouellette china shop

Broken window at Ouellette china shop

🕔14:08, 26.Sep 2014

  By: Anthony Sheardown Broken window in downtown china shop A broken window was discovered by an unknown civilian Friday morning at Shanfield-Meyers Canada Gift Shop located at 176 Ouellette Ave and Sergeant Steve Dickson confirmed that. An unknown person

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Windsorites voice opinions on city issues

Windsorites voice opinions on city issues

🕔14:07, 26.Sep 2014

by Justin Prince Windsorites will have a lot to think about with the upcoming Windsor municipal election less than a month away with several guaranteed changes taking place on city council. More than 90 candidates registered to run for city

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UPDATED: Canadian Electrocoating accident results in fatality

UPDATED: Canadian Electrocoating accident results in fatality

🕔18:12, 19.Sep 2014

  The Ministry of Labour is investigating the death of a 55-year-old woman which occurred last Friday while she was working at Canadian Electrocoating Ltd. on Prince Road. Phuong Thang had a 12-year-old daughter and was married to Don Duong, a professional

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