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The use of salt in Windsor

The use of salt in Windsor

🕔14:05, 24.Jan 2020

  The use of salt for melting ice and snow on roads, highways and sidewalks keeps people safe but is also damaging the environment. Essex County is responsible for maintaining about 1,500 kilometres of roads. The county maintains 18 salt/plow

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Customers react to Ikea closing their pick-up point stores in Ontario

Customers react to Ikea closing their pick-up point stores in Ontario

🕔13:39, 24.Jan 2020

  Customers at Ikea are disappointed as one of the world’s leading furniture retail stores closes its pick-up and order point stores across Ontario. Five years after opening them, the Swedish retail store announced the closing of its remaining five

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Young teens and plastic surgery

Young teens and plastic surgery

🕔12:48, 24.Jan 2020

  Your daughter, son, niece or nephew may consider undergoing plastic surgery to enhance their appearance because of social media platforms. As social media continues to attract new and younger audiences. The conversation is becoming more serious as teenagers and young adults question their appearance because of

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Ontario-wide Catholic school strike

Ontario-wide Catholic school strike

🕔13:19, 21.Jan 2020

Students who are a part of the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board get a day off today as the conflict continues between the teachers and the government.  This one-day walkout is another sign of the issues the teachers’ unions have

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Popular restaurant closes after 10 years in downtown Windsor

Popular restaurant closes after 10 years in downtown Windsor

🕔09:09, 21.Jan 2020

A popular Windsor restaurant announced on Sunday they will be closing at the end of January. Josh Fraser, owner of Rino’s Kitchen and Ale House, posted on Facebook this is the last week the restaurant will be open for regular

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Windsor Express hope for railway to Windsor Arena

Windsor Express hope for railway to Windsor Arena

🕔08:55, 15.Dec 2019

An artist rendition of the Windsor Express’ building proposal of the Windsor Arena. The Barn, a historic Windsor landmark could soon be given new life. The Windsor Express unveiled their plans to move into the 95 year old Windsor Arena

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Poet Laureate of Ontario

Poet Laureate of Ontario

🕔14:44, 13.Dec 2019

The Ontario Government passed a bill yesterday creating the role of Poet Laureate of Ontario  in memory of the late Gord Downie.  Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Percy Hatfield initially proposed the bill in memory of the Tragically Hip frontman.  “I just thought

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Competition fierce at Windsor LEGO robotics event

Competition fierce at Windsor LEGO robotics event

🕔13:42, 13.Dec 2019

Last weekend St.Clair College was a mecca for young teens at the Windsor Essex First LEGO robotics competition. About 1,000 elementary children participated. First Robotics organized this event, inspiring students to learn in the fields of science, engineering and technology. 

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Grassroots group wants Queens Park to move forward with mega hospital

Grassroots group wants Queens Park to move forward with mega hospital

🕔07:34, 10.Dec 2019

A grassroots group in Windsor Essex, 42 Forward, has written the Ontario Minister of Health and Long Term Care to expedite the funding for the planned mega hospital on County Road 42. Since recent appeals to the local planning tribunal

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Foul play ruled out in Windsor death investigation

Foul play ruled out in Windsor death investigation

🕔12:06, 9.Dec 2019

Police are still investigating after finding a dead body at a Windsor home, but police have ruled out foul play. Police officers responded to the reports of a deceased person, early morning on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the 900 block

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One arrested after masked fight

One arrested after masked fight

🕔10:41, 9.Dec 2019

Police have made an arrest and laid several charges after they received reports of a fight last weekend. Police were called to the 400 block of Crawford Avenue and apprehended a suspect dressed in a mask and dark clothing.  An

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Eight local fighters set to fight in PFC 12

Eight local fighters set to fight in PFC 12

🕔15:05, 6.Dec 2019

Fists, knees, elbows and blood will be flying Friday night.  Of the 11 fights which will take place in the octagon at the St. Denis Centre Friday night for Prospects Fighting Championships 12, eight bouts will include local fighters.  Windsor

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Windsor unemployment rate third highest in Canada

Windsor unemployment rate third highest in Canada

🕔15:04, 6.Dec 2019

The City of Windsor now has the third highest unemployment rate in Canada.  According to Statistics Canada, the jobless rate moved to seven per cent in November, up 0.3 per cent from October.  According to Stats Canada, 71,200 jobs were lost

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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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Brick by Brick

Brick by Brick

🕔13:50, 6.Dec 2019

  In the year 2012, a young minifigure named Zach had a comfortable life flatter than a Lego made tile. For a little while, my life went from being a smooth tile to a rugged baseplate filled with studs, the

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Local business owners will continue protesting Chick-Fil-A

Local business owners will continue protesting Chick-Fil-A

🕔13:45, 6.Dec 2019

LGBTQ advocates protested outside Windsor’s city hall Monday night to oppose plans for the new Chick-Fil-A opening in Windsor.  Protesters oppose the site plan approval because of the company’s history of supporting anti-LGBTQ organizations and their cruel practices towards animals.

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Bake shop introduces baking classes

Bake shop introduces baking classes

🕔11:46, 6.Dec 2019

Something smells sweet as soon as you walk into Sweet Revenge Bake Shop on Wyandotte Street East, where the owner decided to introduce new baking classes starting Nov. 26.         Scott said these classes will cover how to make different specialty

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Do the mashed potato

Do the mashed potato

🕔15:48, 3.Dec 2019

Potato salad, potato martinis, baked, mashed and more … all this was part of the Windsor Potato Festival at St Clair College’s Centre for the Arts.  In Honour of the Ones We Love, a non-profit organization supporting cancer patients, hosted

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Windsor’s new chief of police a role model for youth with dreams

Windsor’s new chief of police a role model for youth with dreams

🕔15:28, 2.Dec 2019

Windsor police officer Pam Mizuno made history this year when she became the first female police chief in the force’s 152 year history.  The mother of two thought she was attending a casual presentation at her daughters’ elementary school on Oct. 4

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Holiday cheer returns to Willistead Manor

Holiday cheer returns to Willistead Manor

🕔15:25, 2.Dec 2019

Sunday afternoon may have been dreary outside, but inside was a sparkling showcase of holiday decor at the Willistead Manor in Walkerville. The 36-room mansion was originally built in 1906 by Detroit architect, Albert Kahn for local distillery founder, Hiram

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