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Hit-and-run driver urged to come forward

Hit-and-run driver urged to come forward

🕔10:22, 22.Nov 2022

Windsor Police are asking for the driver in a hit-and-run collision last Friday to turn themselves in. The crash happened at the intersection of Elsmere Avenue and Ellis Street East, leaving one man dead from his injuries. Authorities believe the

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Windsor Police Searching for Break-In Suspect

Windsor Police Searching for Break-In Suspect

🕔14:55, 20.Oct 2022

The Target Base Unit, a special section of Windsor Police dedicated to investigating break-ins, is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect connected to two crimes. On October 13 at 2:30 a.m., a man broke into a business

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St. Clair Students Have Different Experiences of COVID-19

St. Clair Students Have Different Experiences of COVID-19

🕔13:36, 26.Feb 2021

The college experience of some newly arrived international St. Clair students is different due to COVID-19. St. Clair College is reputed for its large body of international students. However, COVID-19 restrictions have altered the manner in which international students attend

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Dogs and cannabis ingestion

Dogs and cannabis ingestion

🕔12:50, 26.Feb 2021

Pet owners never expected their animals to be affected by the legalization of cannabis in Canada. Many people do not properly discard their joint or cigarette butts in public areas. Instead, they are thrown on the ground. Although it may

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Safety is number one issue for police intervening in children experiencing mental health crisis

Safety is number one issue for police intervening in children experiencing mental health crisis

🕔16:29, 28.Feb 2020

  Despite the fact of understanding children’s mental issues, children and others safety is the requirement for police intervention at schools. Comprehension of a child’s inner mental and emotional world is important to help and support them. However, in situations

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Nothing trumps safety

Nothing trumps safety

🕔13:59, 14.Feb 2020

  Walking alone in Windsor can be dangerous, but there are many ways to stay safe if you are on your own. Faith Paquette said as a young person she feels that her safety is extremely important. “I do not

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Windsor Essex County Health Unit monitors overdoses

Windsor Essex County Health Unit monitors overdoses

🕔16:06, 19.Nov 2019

11 recent overdoses, including five from opioid use, has caught the attention of the Windsor Essex County Health Unit. The health unit collects data on opioid overdoses from hospital emergency departments. This data is reported by the Ministry of Health

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Improper installation leads to carbon monoxide emergency – and a $500 non-disclosure agreement

Improper installation leads to carbon monoxide emergency – and a $500 non-disclosure agreement

🕔13:46, 6.Nov 2019

Corey Cole never thought getting a new hot water tank installed would lead to a carbon monoxide emergency.  The owner of Advantage+ in Windsor had a hot water tank installed last week from Reliance Home Comforts.  According to a public Facebook

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Logan Avenue fire displaces residents

Logan Avenue fire displaces residents

🕔15:09, 4.Nov 2019

A fire at a Logan Avenue residence has displaced five residents — three adults and two children. The fire happened at 423 Logan Ave. and was reported at approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday. Heavy smoke greeted firefighters when they arrived.

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Stuffed cells – Are we placing lives at risk?

Stuffed cells – Are we placing lives at risk?

🕔13:35, 18.Oct 2019

  Over-crowded cells are causing employees at the South West Detention Centre to worry about the health and safety of staff and inmates. The detention centre is a 200,000-square foot state-of-the-art detention centre. The facility was built in 2014. Since

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The community: Eyes and ears for police

The community: Eyes and ears for police

🕔13:01, 27.Sep 2019

When the public work with the police, anything is possible. During the third week of September, there were two police reported incidents involving firearms. Although firearms are not common in Windsor, police say there are still plenty of things you

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Downtown bars using Facebook for neighbourhood watch

Downtown bars using Facebook for neighbourhood watch

🕔15:47, 1.Mar 2019

By Kamryn Cusumano A group of downtown bars are using Facebook to help prevent crime and keep each other safe. What began as a Facebook chat of five close-knit bars has become a platform for 47 industry members involved in

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New cannabis law increases need for impaired driving awareness

New cannabis law increases need for impaired driving awareness

🕔13:54, 2.Nov 2018

By Ashley Gholampoor   Mother’s Against Drunk Driving has renewed a campaign involving impaired driving for cannabis users. Chaouki Hamka was elected to the regional director in September 2018 following 15 years with MADD. Hamka joined MADD when he was

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How to dress safely for Halloween

How to dress safely for Halloween

🕔11:04, 26.Oct 2018

Police and costume designers are offering tips on how to dress safely and be safe for Halloween. With Halloween coming Oct. 31, families and friends will spend the night wearing costumes and trick-or-treating or taking part in other activities. However,

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Local bike enthusiasts promote cycling safety

Local bike enthusiasts promote cycling safety

🕔13:48, 23.Mar 2018

By Cassidy McNea   With warmer weather around the corner there will be an increase of cyclists and Windsorites are encouraged to be aware of bike safety and hazards. According to Statistics Canada, the amount of cyclists and commuters is

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Winter preparations

Winter preparations

🕔10:31, 8.Dec 2017

By Alyssa Leonard Windsorites could be in for a snowy winter — if weather predictions are accurate. The Weather Network released the national outlook for the 2017-2018 winter forecast on Nov. 20. According to their predictions, southern Ontario can expect

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Health over heels

Health over heels

🕔12:27, 1.Dec 2017

By Torcia Velthuizen It is not unusual to see women hobbling in painful high heels in many parts of the service industry. However, if Bill 168, the Putting Your Best Foot Forward Act passes, employees will no longer be required

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Scare safely

Scare safely

🕔14:12, 14.Oct 2016

By Alyssa Horrobin With Halloween just around the corner, there is both excitement and concern in the air about door to door trick-or-treating. According to a 2011 census from Statistics Canada, there are almost 70,000 children under the age of

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