Curbside garbage pickup to change soon

🕔12:57, 24.Jan 2014

By Sean Previl Windsorites are having mixed reactions to how their garbage is going to be collected. City council voted last year to make hard-sided garbage bins mandatory for garbage pickup but delayed the enforcement of it until March 1

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The Princess Ball adds magic to fundraising

The Princess Ball adds magic to fundraising

🕔12:55, 24.Jan 2014

By Bobby-Jo Keats Cystic Fibrosis Canada and other volunteers hosted a princess-themed event this weekend to increase awareness and raise funds toward finding a cure.      Children received the royal treatment at the Fogolar Furlan Club on Saturday during a fundraising

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MARS launched to combat extreme weather

🕔12:50, 24.Jan 2014

By Richard Riosa Flooded streets. Collapsed bridges. Power outages. These are the effects of extreme weather on municipalities and mayors in the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence region are working to combat those effects. A group of American and Canadian mayors with

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Coping with the cold

Coping with the cold

🕔12:29, 24.Jan 2014

by Jessica Curtis Health officials are warning the public that only a few minutes of exposure to the extreme cold weather could increase their chances of getting hypothermia or frostbite. Medical Officer of Health for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit,

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Adventure Bay makes a splash opening day

Adventure Bay makes a splash opening day

🕔12:17, 24.Jan 2014

By Shelbey Hernandez Adventure Bay has seen more than 1,100 guests since its opening. “We were really happy with the turnout,” said Scott Bisson, the manager of Adventure Bay. The original opening day was set for Dec. 23, 2014 but

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Express make history at Caesar’s Windsor

Express make history at Caesar’s Windsor

🕔12:07, 24.Jan 2014

by Brett Hedges History was made Jan. 15 when the Windsor Express played the London Lightning in National Basketball League of Canada action at Caesar’s Windsor. The Clash at the Colosseum marked the first time in history that a professional

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Winter blues remedy

Winter blues remedy

🕔17:46, 20.Jan 2014

by Rick Dawes The cold weather didn’t stop a thousand people from donning their swimsuits to try out Windsor’s new aquatic centre. The doors of Adventure Bay Family Water Park opened Jan. 18 for the first time since construction began

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Budgeting for a non-profit

Budgeting for a non-profit

🕔14:38, 13.Dec 2013

By Sean Previl A local charitable non-profit has finished another fiscal year trying to stay in the green. Windsor Pride Community Education and Resource Centre held their annual general meeting Nov. 20 and determined it was in a deficit once

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Politicians weighing options following Leamington Heinz closure

Politicians weighing options following Leamington Heinz closure

🕔14:43, 25.Nov 2013

  By Richard Riosa Local and provincial politicians are still reeling from the recent announcement of the Heinz plant shutdown in Leamington – and many would like more than a token cheque from the provincial government. The H. J. Heinz

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Former CEO finds Rob Ford “Peddie”

Former CEO finds Rob Ford “Peddie”

🕔14:30, 22.Nov 2013

  By Richard Riosa Richard Peddie appeared in Windsor Nov. 21 to discuss his vision for the city. The former CEO of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment was the guest speaker for the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual general

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New coach strives for European Tour

New coach strives for European Tour

🕔10:50, 22.Nov 2013

By Adam El-Baba There was nothing but excitement when St. Clair College announced their new head for the Women’s Varsity soccer team, Nov. 20. New coach Steve Vagnini didn’t hesitate to outline his immediate goals to the team. “We are

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Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte says ‘stand up to bullying’

Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte says ‘stand up to bullying’

🕔13:46, 15.Nov 2013

  By Richard Riosa Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte wants to raise awareness about the effects of bullying and brought his message to Windsor Nov. 13. Mitte, 21, was the keynote speaker at an event held at the Giovanni Caboto

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Windsor refuses to lose thoracic surgeries from hospitals

Windsor refuses to lose thoracic surgeries from hospitals

🕔13:44, 15.Nov 2013

By Sean Previl Hundreds of people are showing their support of Windsor Regional Hospital’s decision to continue thoracic surgery in the city. Residents of Windsor and Essex County gathered at the Vollmer Complex in LaSalle Nov. 12 to voice their

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Windsor’s newest bike shop is open for business

Windsor’s newest bike shop is open for business

🕔11:34, 15.Nov 2013

By Y. Murad Erzinclioglu Bike enthusiasts are flocking to a popular bike shop’s new location that is creating a buzz in Walkerville. The City Cyclery opened its new location at the beginning of November and has already drawn more than

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Mold industry experts predict growth

Mold industry experts predict growth

🕔10:41, 12.Nov 2013

  By Richard Riosa Local tool and mold industry experts are predicting a bright future for Windsor’s manufacturing economy. The Canadian Association of Mold Makers held its annual general meeting at the Giovanni Caboto Club Nov. 6. The event was

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Thieves make off with $70,000 in merchandise

Thieves make off with $70,000 in merchandise

🕔15:15, 8.Nov 2013

By Chris Mailloux A robbery has left a local video game store to pick up the pieces after a significant amount of merchandise was stolen. The Game MD on 5452 Tecumseh Rd. E. was broken into Nov. 3. The thieves

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How to budget for a charitable event

How to budget for a charitable event

🕔13:13, 8.Nov 2013

  By Richard Riosa Canadian Diabetes Association executives say accuracy and detail are crucial when budgeting for a charitable event. The CDA is a national non-profit organization which operates regional offices supporting diabetes research, education and advocacy to the government.

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Shane Koyczan comes to Windsor

Shane Koyczan comes to Windsor

🕔12:14, 8.Nov 2013

By Taylor Desjardins The St. Clair College Student Representative Council brought in a spoken word artist who has been featured on TEDTalks and the Vancouver Olympics to the Chrysler Theatre on Oct. 28. Shane Koyczan was introduced by vice president

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Rotary raises money with wine and food

Rotary raises money with wine and food

🕔12:00, 8.Nov 2013

By Jolene Perron A group in Windsor is showing how a simple glass of wine, fine dining and good company can impact the city. Wines of the World took place Nov. 1 at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts

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Special donation helps youth center stay on budget

Special donation helps youth center stay on budget

🕔11:55, 8.Nov 2013

By Jolene Perron A donation of 12 computers is helping an Amherstburg youth centre maintain their yearly budget. When government funding is out of the picture and only half of the budget is guaranteed, The House of Shalom Youth Centre’s

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