ERCA to host prairie pollinator workshop

ERCA to host prairie pollinator workshop

🕔14:00, 11.Mar 2020

The Essex Region Conservation Authority is hosting a free prairie pollinator workshop on March 24. The workshop looks at the restoration of prairie habitat, environmental benefits of native tall grass, planting and establishment techniques as well as maintenance.  This workshop

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More flooding problems for Lakeshore

More flooding problems for Lakeshore

🕔13:56, 11.Mar 2020

The north winds have brought Lake St. Clair waters onto the streets of Lakeshore and caused flooding, leaving the residents wary.   On Friday, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) issued a Flood Watch statement regarding strong winds primarily from

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One dead in Chatham collision

One dead in Chatham collision

🕔13:54, 11.Mar 2020

A multi-vehicle collision on Sunday afternoon in Chatham has left a man dead.    The 22-year-old from Chatham was driving a truck when he collided with two other vehicles at the intersection of Victoria Road and Gosnell Line.     Due to

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St. Clair College puts travel restriction in place

St. Clair College puts travel restriction in place

🕔13:51, 11.Mar 2020

St. Clair College has cancelled all out of country field trips due to the outbreak of COVID-19. According to college officials, any trips that are outside of Windsor Essex, Chatham-Kent will need Senior Operating Group (SOG) approval. Students have been

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Grenade found in Thames River

Grenade found in Thames River

🕔13:47, 11.Mar 2020

Last weekend, Chatham-Kent-Police received a call from a citizen who was “magnet fishing” in the Thames River near the new bridge. The man had caught what appeared to be a live grenade.   The police took the photographs of the

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UWindsor student wins Air Canada female aviators scholarship

UWindsor student wins Air Canada female aviators scholarship

🕔13:46, 11.Mar 2020

Olivia White, studying Aeronautics Leadership at the University of Windsor has been awarded with a $5000 scholarship from Air Canada.   The scholarship is part of Air Canada’s initiative to motivate the next generation of women aviators. “The scholarship not

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Wineology fire leads to arrest

Wineology fire leads to arrest

🕔13:27, 8.Mar 2020

An arrest has been made following a fire at Wineology in Tecumseh.  The fire broke out March 2 around 5:30 a.m. and the Ontario Fire Marshall later determined the fire was intentionally set and damages were estimated at $50,000. A

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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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Social media a launch pad for local business

Social media a launch pad for local business

🕔21:38, 2.Mar 2020

From a basement business to being one of the most successful vintage and resale storefronts in Windsor, the boys behind Lowend Vintage shop are the poster children for the use of social media as a launch pad for small businesses.

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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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