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Voyageur brings new hope for FCA as third shift ends in Windsor

Voyageur brings new hope for FCA as third shift ends in Windsor

🕔13:58, 8.Mar 2020

Chrysler’s Windsor Assembly Plant has announced the end of the third shift. The third shift at Windsor Assembly will end on June 29 and go to a two-shift operation for the first time since 1993. The announcement comes as Chrysler

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COVID-19 causes shortage of disinfectants in Windsor

COVID-19 causes shortage of disinfectants in Windsor

🕔13:32, 8.Mar 2020

With the total number of COVID-19 cases in Canada reaching more than 45, Canadians are taking precautionary measures to protect themselves. Many stores that sell hand sanitizer and rubbing alcohol have had their stock completely bought out, leaving shelves at

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Marijuana-infused edibles incites debate in Windsor

Marijuana-infused edibles incites debate in Windsor

🕔13:41, 6.Mar 2020

The practice of infusing food with marijuana is a topic of discussion in Windsor and some parents. Edible marijuana, unlike its inhalable counterpart, has a delayed reaction in the body. According to the Drugs Free Kids Canada website, when cannabis

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It’s time to get to know about history

It’s time to get to know about history

🕔12:59, 6.Mar 2020

The Black Kids in Action event was performed at the Capitol Theatre on Feb. 26 to share stories about the history of Black people.  Marcia Pivtto is a co-founder and organizer of this show and said performances include singing, dancing

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Polar plunge

Polar plunge

🕔12:22, 6.Mar 2020

It is freezing for a reason and plungers are taking the opportunity to jump into cold water for a good cause. On Feb. 28, St. Clair College and the Windsor Police Service partnered with Windsor-Essex to host its annual Polar

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Coldest night walk

Coldest night walk

🕔12:19, 6.Mar 2020

Coldest Night of the Year walkers had a successful fund-raising weekend between weather and donations. The annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk in Windsor, hosted by the Downtown Mission, took place on Feb. 22. The family friendly 2, 5

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Coffee with a cop

Coffee with a cop

🕔12:10, 6.Mar 2020

Potential police officers converse with cops over coffee.  St. Clair College brought police officers in from around Ontario for Coffee with a Cop on Feb. 25, 2020.  Nada Saad, a second year protection, security and investigations student at St. Clair

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When will crosswalk art be done?

When will crosswalk art be done?

🕔15:54, 3.Mar 2020

  By Miranda Monahan When will the crosswalks be painted? Ward 4 councillor, Chris Holt, presented the idea of painting crosswalks in the city in February of 2019. That was over a year ago, the crosswalk art has yet to

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New additions to the code of conduct at the library

New additions to the code of conduct at the library

🕔21:31, 2.Mar 2020

Windsor Public Library has modified its code of conduct after a recent shift into a new downtown building.    The library will no longer allow more than three personal belongings for each patron at the library. Vaping and use of communication devices

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New confirmed coronavirus cases in Ontario, no cases in Windsor

New confirmed coronavirus cases in Ontario, no cases in Windsor

🕔13:37, 2.Mar 2020

Ontario Ministry of Health confirmed four new positive cases of COVID-19 Monday, none of which were found in Windsor Essex. As per health protocols, all of the patients testing positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus have been placed in self-isolation,

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Funding and research solves problems of brain injuries 

Funding and research solves problems of brain injuries 

🕔16:52, 28.Feb 2020

A little funding and research can go a long way to preventing brain injuries and helping those living with them. Anna Jurak, executive director of the Brain Injury Association of Windsor-Essex County, said certain aspects of brain injuries can pose

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Eco-friendly business practices helping Windsor businesses

Eco-friendly business practices helping Windsor businesses

🕔16:32, 28.Feb 2020

Businesses that adopt Eco-friendly business practices are seeing improvement in many areas. According to the 2018 Environmental Performance Index Results, Canada had an environmental performance index of 72.18. A major factor in the score is some businesses choose to indulge

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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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High school students test skills designing vehicles of the future through WEEDC competition

High school students test skills designing vehicles of the future through WEEDC competition

🕔16:20, 28.Feb 2020

    Students in Windsor-Essex are getting the opportunity to take part in a competition that will creatively allow them to design vehicles of the future. Open exclusively to high school students, the competition was launched by the WindsorEssex Economic

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Windsor’s drinking water receives perfect rating from Ontario Environment Ministry

Windsor’s drinking water receives perfect rating from Ontario Environment Ministry

🕔15:55, 28.Feb 2020

  The Windsor Utilities Commission (WUC) announced that the city’s drinking water system had received the best rating available from Ontario’s Environment Ministry this Wednesday. According to media release, the WUC and ENWIN were evaluated for compliance with regulated water

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Doctors are real people too

Doctors are real people too

🕔15:07, 28.Feb 2020

   The Ontario Medical Association is urging people to see doctors as humans with their new advertisement campaign. The Doctors, we lead you to better health campaign was launched on Jan. 27, 2020 by OMA to demonstrate the value of

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New hospice program brings community together

New hospice program brings community together

🕔15:01, 28.Feb 2020

A new program introduced by the Windsor’s Hospice brings together art, fitness, social interaction, and most importantly members of the community.  The social prescription program was started by social worker Micheal Bennett and his intern at the time, Tamerra Paterson.

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WETech report pushes for diversified tech in Windsor

WETech report pushes for diversified tech in Windsor

🕔14:39, 28.Feb 2020

  The WETech Alliance Tech Connect report could be a sign of Windsor’s diversified future. The 30 page report was released Feb. 27 exploring the tech sector in the city. This comes the same day of the FCA Windsor Assembly

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Black History Month roundup

Black History Month roundup

🕔14:28, 28.Feb 2020

Windsor-Essex has been celebrating Black History by hosting events around the city to praise these achievements of prominent black figures and give a voice to future leaders.  Black History Month is an annual celebration of black figures both past and

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