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Hurricane Milton hits Florida

🕔12:33, 11.Oct 2024

Hurricane Milton is currently hitting Florida over the last couple of days. It was predicted as one of the biggest hurricanes ever to hit calling it a category 5 and had some crazy predictions.   Hurricane Milton ended up hitting only

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Experiencing Blood Rain

🕔10:33, 28.Jun 2024

Spain is a country in Europe that is located 50 km from the Gibraltar to Africa.   Africa and most parts of Spain are very hot and sunny during the year and it is a huge concern when there is

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The History of Tornadoes in Windsor and Essex County

The History of Tornadoes in Windsor and Essex County

🕔12:25, 15.Dec 2023

by Zachary Balogh Sitting along what is commonly referred to as ‘Canada’s Tornado Alley’ is a major metropolitan city that is no stranger to the rotating column of wind known as a tornado – a city with a rich history

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City of Windsor’s winter control budget

City of Windsor’s winter control budget

🕔13:20, 14.Apr 2023

The City of Windsor’s annual winter control fiscal calendar budget is roughly $5.6 million. “The approximate cost for each snowfall is $12 thousand per hour,” said Phong Nguy, the manager of contract maintenance and field services. “We have 21 main

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‘Warm moist air’ responsible for sunny days this winter

‘Warm moist air’ responsible for sunny days this winter

🕔12:11, 3.Mar 2023

Ever wonder why you are experiencing spring-like temperatures this winter season?    Meteorologist and CTV reporter Gary Archibald said it is due to southerly moist and warm air.    “One of the reasons why it’s been so warm is the

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April 14 – Not just another day 

April 14 – Not just another day 

🕔12:51, 14.Apr 2021

Today is a beautiful spring day but the forecast is calling for showers this week.  While we are enjoying today, one could or should remember that April 14 is a rather famous, or maybe infamous, day that includes many historical

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City of Windsor waives fees for sidewalk again

City of Windsor waives fees for sidewalk again

🕔13:22, 9.Apr 2021

Last year’s on-street patio program will be in effect again this year, as the City of Windsor has waived the fees associated with opening an outdoor patio for restaurants and bars. On Feb. 22, City Council announced that businesses intended to open curbside

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Making local park national draws mixed opinions

Making local park national draws mixed opinions

🕔13:19, 9.Apr 2021

The idea of nationalizing Ojibway Park draws mixed feelings from visitors and environmentalists.  Visitor Sarah Woolson said variety is what draws her to Ojibway Park.  “Compared to the other parks around here, it definitely has the most diversity and the animals here are definitely more comfortable with people,”

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Windsor Weather Weekly Forecast

Windsor Weather Weekly Forecast

🕔11:16, 26.Feb 2021

After a few weeks of bitter cold, the next week or so is a reminder that spring is coming. The temperature on Tuesday was one degree Celsius with a chance of rain showers or flurries and wind gusts that could

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Businesses shifting gears to focus on sustainability 

Businesses shifting gears to focus on sustainability 

🕔13:59, 11.Dec 2020

Business owners are pivoting to sustainable practices amid environmental concerns. Consumers are interested in buying from environmentally friendly companies, with a Harvard Business Review survey finding 65 per cent of people want to buy from sustainable brands. Klaus Dohring is the president of Green Sun Rising, a local solar panel

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Low car traffic leads to better air quality

Low car traffic leads to better air quality

🕔23:25, 18.Oct 2020

  Countries who experience high levels of poor air quality have seen noticeable drops in pollution since the start of the global pandemic.  The novel coronavirus has had various impacts around the globe. One of those impacts is strict stay at home orders. These orders halted travel in most countries last spring. More people staying at home is believed to have led to a decrease in air pollution. Less pollution equals better air

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PHOTO FRIDAY: Wild Windsor weather

PHOTO FRIDAY: Wild Windsor weather

🕔01:25, 24.Jul 2020

A tree intertwined with a lamppost following severe storms last weekend. On Sun. July 19 severe storms raced across the Windsor area with heavy rain and damaging winds, resulting in some damage. Tornadoes were also reported across Southwestern Ontario where

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Splash pads reopen in Windsor

Splash pads reopen in Windsor

🕔19:53, 15.Jul 2020

The water is on at Jackson Park on Wed. July 15. Most splash pads in the city of Windsor re-opened Mon. July 13 and kids now can enjoy cooling off outdoors after closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Splash pads

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PHOTO FRIDAY: Out and about with the family

PHOTO FRIDAY: Out and about with the family

🕔12:18, 30.May 2020

A family out for a stroll in Reaume Park, on Tues. May 26, 2020. Windsor experienced summer-like weather this week, with sunny conditions and temperatures reaching the upper 20s C. It seemed many residents did not want to be kept

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Groundhogs almost unanimous for an early spring

Groundhogs almost unanimous for an early spring

🕔13:42, 6.Feb 2020

Sunday was a day of symbolic fortune telling on Canadian minds, and not just who would win the Superbowl. Since 1887, Feb. 2 has been a day where meteorology has fallen on the shoulders of humanity’s little furred friends —

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Opportunity surrounds environment-based industries

Opportunity surrounds environment-based industries

🕔14:03, 31.Jan 2020

Local business owners and directors see future growth in environment-based industries.  Global clean energy, electric bike and agriculture markets are predicted to be worth $2 to $31 billion in the next two to five years and opportunities are developing for

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Nature and technology connecting

Nature and technology connecting

🕔12:51, 24.Jan 2020

Conservationists are using technology to strengthen efforts to protect natural habitats and help understand the environment. The World Wildlife Foundation is using methods such as acoustic sensors to measure species population and watching wildlife via remote cameras. Locally, the Essex

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Seeds of urban farming growing in Windsor

Seeds of urban farming growing in Windsor

🕔13:55, 6.Dec 2019

  Urban farming – the practice of growing a significant amount of food in an urban setting – is beginning to take root among Windsorites. Types of urban farms include community gardens, setups on rooftops, over balconies and in repurposed

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Snowfalls cost city up to $72K – each

Snowfalls cost city up to $72K – each

🕔09:58, 6.Dec 2019

One or two weeks of steady snowfall is all it takes to wipe out the City of Windsor’s snow removal budget. According to the City of Windsor, the Public Works’ Operations Department budgets approximately $4 million per year for winter

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Town of Kingsville looking to extinguish greenhouse ‘glow’

Town of Kingsville looking to extinguish greenhouse ‘glow’

🕔12:21, 2.Dec 2019

The Town of Kingsville is taking measures to lower the glow of greenhouses. Light pollution from greenhouses in Kingsville has been on the forefront of conversation for many brightly-lit nights and mornings in the community. Deputy Mayor Gord Queen forwarded

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