Homeowner in critical condition after running into burning building to save dog

Homeowner in critical condition after running into burning building to save dog

🕔00:00, 27.Nov 2018

by Sumandeep Kaur A homeowner who ran into a burning building to save his dog remains in critical condition in hospital. The blaze broke out in a home in the 1400 block of Pillette Road about 2 a.m. Sunday. Three

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General Motors’ Oshawa plant to close

General Motors’ Oshawa plant to close

🕔23:49, 26.Nov 2018

Thousands of employees at the General Motors plant in Oshawa were hit with devastating news Monday when the company confirmed the plant will close in 2019. Rumours swirled online late Sunday and GM confirmed them Monday, saying there would be

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Suspects sought in downtown stabbing

Suspects sought in downtown stabbing

🕔23:34, 26.Nov 2018

Windsor police are seeking three suspects in connection with a downtown stabbing that sent a man to hospital with a punctured lung Officers on patrol responded to an emergency at Shawarma Queen at 61 University Ave. W. about 3:30 a.m. Saturday.

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Library board unveils plans for $39M downtown branch

Library board unveils plans for $39M downtown branch

🕔11:15, 25.Nov 2018

The Windsor Public Library board has unveiled preliminary plans for a $38.7 million, 70,000 square-foot library in downtown Windsor. The project still needs to be approved by city council, which would provide the bulk of the funding, and a location

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Windsor police looking to hire 24 more officers

Windsor police looking to hire 24 more officers

🕔11:56, 24.Nov 2018

Want to be a police officer? Now’s your chance. Windsor Police is looking to hire 24 additional officers now that the Windsor Police Services Board has endorsed the plan by Mayor Drew Dilkens to increase patrols in the downtown core.

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Windsor Police make more than 80 arrests downtown in one month

Windsor Police make more than 80 arrests downtown in one month

🕔22:03, 23.Nov 2018

Windsor police arrested more than 80 suspects in one month by stepping up enforcement in downtown Windsor. Between Oct. 8 and Nov. 6, police executed 29 arrest warrants for drug-related crimes and homicides and returned suspects to face charges in

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Government tables Back to Work legislation for Canada Post workers

Government tables Back to Work legislation for Canada Post workers

🕔19:37, 23.Nov 2018

New legislation drafted by the Liberal government could force Canada Post Office workers back to work right before the holidays. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Patty Hajdu, tabled the bill in Parliament Thursday. Communities across Canada including Windsor

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Binge-watching at WIFF

Binge-watching at WIFF

🕔11:54, 23.Nov 2018

By Kenneth Pastushyn Binge-watching at the Windsor International Film Festival is quite popular with film buffs, some of whom watch over 40 movies in a week. Many of them are older adults with more flexible work schedules. “The fact is

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Windsor Endowment For The Arts celebrates new home in Walkerville

Windsor Endowment For The Arts celebrates new home in Walkerville

🕔12:15, 21.Nov 2018

By Xin Zhang The Windsor Endowment for the Arts unveiled its new home in Walkerville with a celebration of music, song, art, and dance. The organization, which has been supporting and promoting local artists since 2001, moved into the Sho Art, Spirit

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City’s homeless brace for the cold: ‘Winter is coming’

City’s homeless brace for the cold: ‘Winter is coming’

🕔20:29, 19.Nov 2018

By Reem Kodmany The city’s homeless and the agencies that serve them are getting ready for a long, cold winter. “I need money to buy clothes and I need to feel just warm,” said Rahan Tale. “Winter is coming. Last

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Region’s best minds gather in Windsor in fight against cancer

Region’s best minds gather in Windsor in fight against cancer

🕔20:11, 19.Nov 2018

By Mirjana Janekovic The region’s best minds gathered in Windsor during the weekend of Nov. 17 to share their knowledge and ideas in the battle against cancer. More than 150 scientists, clinicians, researchers, and students from Michigan to London participated

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City seeks public input on University and Victoria Avenue corridors

City seeks public input on University and Victoria Avenue corridors

🕔18:10, 19.Nov 2018

The City of Windsor is asking residents what improvements they would like to see in the University and Victoria Avenue corridors. Possibilities include new parkways, cycling lanes and an extended area for Transit Windsor users, residents were told at a recent

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Ammonia leak prompts evacuation of Central Park Athletics

Ammonia leak prompts evacuation of Central Park Athletics

🕔17:45, 19.Nov 2018

More than 25 people were evacuated and a hockey game interrupted by a small ammonia leak at Central Park Athletics Sunday. Fifteen firefighters responded about 11:30 a.m. Investigators believe the leak was caused by a broken valve. There were no

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Eleven people displaced in east Windsor fire

Eleven people displaced in east Windsor fire

🕔17:39, 19.Nov 2018

Eleven people were displaced when a house fire broke out in the 2800 block of Rivard Avenue Sunday. Fire crews arrived about noon to find the home fully engulfed in flames. There were no injuries, but the house suffered $100,000

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Michelle Prince dies following 5-year cancer journey

Michelle Prince dies following 5-year cancer journey

🕔17:33, 19.Nov 2018

Michelle Prince, the wife of former Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, has died following a five-year cancer journey she shared with the public. “She is our hero,” Francis wrote on her Facebook page. “She celebrated the positives and in doing so she

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County school buses cancelled due to fog

County school buses cancelled due to fog

🕔16:41, 19.Nov 2018

By Amos Johnson All school buses in the county were cancelled Monday morning due to fog and poor weather conditions. They will operate as normal in the afternoon. Student transportation for all county schools has been cancelled this morning due to

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Santa sits on new throne at Devonshire Mall

Santa sits on new throne at Devonshire Mall

🕔15:55, 19.Nov 2018

When heavy snow grounded Santa’s helicopter this year, Windsor Firefighters ferried him to Devonshire Mall in a bright, red fire truck instead. “This is the first time Santa has arrived in the fire truck, and that’s always a Plan B.

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Protesters stand against animal cruelty

Protesters stand against animal cruelty

🕔15:38, 19.Nov 2018

A group of vegan animal rights supporters gathered outside of Lazares Fur & Co. on Ouellette Avenue Wednesday to protest the use of real animal fur. “I became aware of how animals are treated, and I had to stand up

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Charges possible following east Windsor collision

Charges possible following east Windsor collision

🕔09:46, 19.Nov 2018

Police say charges are possible following a collision in east Windsor Friday night. The collision occurred at the intersection of Tecumseh Road and Lauzon Parkway about 6 p.m. Police report there were only minor injuries in the incident. The road

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How was this year’s pumpkin season

How was this year’s pumpkin season

🕔13:49, 16.Nov 2018

By Lauren O’Brien Farmers in Windsor-Essex say 2018 has been a good and warm season for growing pumpkins. The weather plays the biggest role in growing successful pumpkins, according to Greg Rocheleau, co-owner of Pepe’s Pumpkin Patch. They have been

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