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A local support group is reaching out to teens in the community

A local support group is reaching out to teens in the community

🕔15:49, 9.Nov 2018

By Ashley Gholampoor The House Youth Centre is a support group in Amherstburg for teens ages 13 to 18 to talk about any issues they may be facing. Jessica Jarvis, 40, is the program coordinator for the youth centre. She

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WINnovating the tech industry

WINnovating the tech industry

🕔15:43, 9.Nov 2018

By Sam Sinclair With companies such as Quicken Loans and Shopivo opening headquarters in Windsor there is no denying that the city is becoming an impressive tech hub. There is a growing interest in the tech industry in the city especially with the

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Fiat Chrysler Automobile recalls cars in Windsor

Fiat Chrysler Automobile recalls cars in Windsor

🕔15:13, 9.Nov 2018

By Vince Ferraro Representatives from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have recalled 1,086 cars in Canada because of software issues. FCA recalled their 2017 and 2018 hybrid Pacificas. According to a Chrysler representative, this recall affects cars built in Canada and the

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St. Anne’s remembers

St. Anne’s remembers

🕔13:50, 9.Nov 2018

  By Hannah Davies   Students and staff at St. Anne Catholic High School are preparing to do their part in honoring Canada’s veterans this Remembrance Day. The living monument Remembrance Day tribute is a tradition at St. Anne’s where

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Summer storm wrought ‘havoc’ on city trees

Summer storm wrought ‘havoc’ on city trees

🕔17:36, 5.Nov 2018

About 400 trees were damaged in a vicious August storm that caused ‘havoc’ and cost the city more than $250,000, according to a report going to council Monday night. The storm damaged 130 trees so badly they have to be

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Preparations underway for Bright Lights Windsor

Preparations underway for Bright Lights Windsor

🕔16:17, 5.Nov 2018

Construction has started at Jackson Park for the Bright Lights festival, one of the most beautiful and controversial events of last year. The park’s entrance has been fenced off and will be open and closed while they assemble the tree

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City administration proposes a price reduction for residential bulk collection

City administration proposes a price reduction for residential bulk collection

🕔16:13, 5.Nov 2018

By Amos Johnson and Mirjana Janekovic Administration is recommending reducing fees from $20 to $10 to increase use of the bulk collection program. “There is a significant risk that should the user fee not be adjusted, the program will result

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First public meeting looking at University Ave in Windsor

First public meeting looking at University Ave in Windsor

🕔14:08, 5.Nov 2018

Would you like to see anything in particular along University Avenue in Windsor? Josette Eugeni, Manager of Transportation Planning, and her team held a public meeting on Nov. 1. to get some public input on future plans for the roadway.

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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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Art prescriptions

Art prescriptions

🕔13:02, 2.Nov 2018

By Joyce St. Antoine Doctors are prescribing a trip to the museum as a way to counter chronic illnesses. Described as a first in Canada, Montreal will have a year-long program issuing up to 50 prescriptions to patients, grant free

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Windsor’s Walk for freedom raises awareness about human trafficking

Windsor’s Walk for freedom raises awareness about human trafficking

🕔09:45, 1.Nov 2018

Windsorites joined the Walk for Freedom of Windsor-Essex County recently to raise awareness about human trafficking. More than 100 people walked silently in a single line from Dieppe Gardens to the Ambassador Bridge and back. Participants, including children walking with their

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Business as usual after marijuana legalization, say Windsor merchants

Business as usual after marijuana legalization, say Windsor merchants

🕔22:43, 29.Oct 2018

By Zander Kelly Canadians have been sparking up legal weed for a dozen days, but not much has changed for most local businesses. “Seriously, I didn’t notice any difference except maybe more people, when they’re coming in, you see they are

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Windsor recruiting firefighters

Windsor recruiting firefighters

🕔16:43, 29.Oct 2018

By Sumandeep Kaur Windsor is recruiting firefighters. Applicants must be 18 and legally entitled to work in Canada. They must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or an Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency. “It would be considered an asset to have

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Chimczuk Museum a PD-Day getaway

Chimczuk Museum a PD-Day getaway

🕔14:49, 28.Oct 2018

Kids flocked to Windsor’s Chimczuk Museum on a professional development day Friday and took part in crafts and a scavenger hunt. Natalie Mero, an employee at the museum, said the PD day had many Halloween-themed activities for children. “We have

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Windsor elects municipal government

Windsor elects municipal government

🕔13:43, 26.Oct 2018

By Matt Flood Windsorites made their voices known as they elected their new municipal government Oct. 22. Voters hit the streets across Ontario to vote for mayors, councillors and school board trustees. The 103 polling stations throughout Windsor received voters

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Border City Brawlers at the Rock Bottom Bar and Grill

Border City Brawlers at the Rock Bottom Bar and Grill

🕔13:42, 26.Oct 2018

By Kenneth Pastushyn   Windsor’s roller derby team is looking for new recruits. The Border City Brawlers women’s roller derby team were at the Rock Bottom Bar and Grill on Oct. 19, hoping to recruit more players. Women who were new

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The Festival of Light is bringing diversity this year

The Festival of Light is bringing diversity this year

🕔13:13, 26.Oct 2018

Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, will be welcoming the diverse community of Windsor this year including Jains, Sikhs, Muslims, Buddhists and Christians on Nov. 24. The festival commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over evil King Ravana more than

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Windsor crime is up

Windsor crime is up

🕔13:03, 26.Oct 2018

By Precious Alasa The Crime rate in Windsor is on the rise. More than 200 more crimes occurred in 2017 compared to 2016. Windsor’s increased crime rate is becoming a concern for the city. According to the Windsor Police Service

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Is rbST just a really big scary term?

Is rbST just a really big scary term?

🕔12:56, 26.Oct 2018

By Ryan Percy Canadians are being told to relax and have a glass of milk, whether it comes from Canada or the United States. The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement is expected to give the United States access to up to 3.6

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Survivor of human trafficking walks in freedom

Survivor of human trafficking walks in freedom

🕔12:13, 26.Oct 2018

By Madeline Mazak Silence blanketed Dieppe Gardens Saturday morning as a survivor of human trafficking shared her harrowing testimony at Windsor’s first Walk for Freedom. A crowd of 116 walked in a single-file line along Windsor’s riverside to raise awareness of human trafficking. It

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