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Animal cruelty investigations in need of a change

Animal cruelty investigations in need of a change

🕔11:16, 7.Apr 2019

By Amos Johnson A push by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) to involve police when investigating complaints has drawn applause from animal rights activists who see the move as a step in the right

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A potential children’s museum to share space with United Way

A potential children’s museum to share space with United Way

🕔15:53, 3.Mar 2019

By Amos Johnson An idea was presented to council and other committee members about launching a children’s museum which would share space at United Way at this month’s Heritage Committee meeting. Windsor lawyer Jeffrey Slopen represented local doctor Joel Liem

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UCMAS Canada opens new location in Windsor

UCMAS Canada opens new location in Windsor

🕔14:00, 3.Mar 2019

By Amos Johnson An after-school mental math program for children aged 4-13 is opening a new location in Windsor. The UCMAS Abacus Mental Math Program is a globally recognized and scientifically proven after-school program that improves children’s brain development. UCMAS

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Celebrating black composers

Celebrating black composers

🕔13:34, 24.Feb 2019

By Amos Johnson In honour of Black History Month, 4th Wall Music will be celebrating the contributions of black songwriters and musicians with a night of classical, ragtime and gospel music performances. The Capitol Theatre and Amherstburg Freedom Museum are both

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Lady Saints bring the playoffs home

Lady Saints bring the playoffs home

🕔13:28, 24.Feb 2019

By Amos Johnson The St. Clair College women’s basketball team have earned themselves a home-turf playoff game after two victories in Sault Ste. Marie. The Lady Saints won against the Sault College Cougars on Saturday, Feb. 16 with a score

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University mourns loss of retired professor

University mourns loss of retired professor

🕔13:25, 24.Feb 2019

By Amos Johnson University of Windsor campus flags will be lowered on Monday, Feb. 25 in memory of retired professor Phyllis Nolan, who passed away at the age of 91 on Feb. 14 at Windsor Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Nolan

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Police launch human trafficking investigation

Police launch human trafficking investigation

🕔13:17, 24.Feb 2019

By Amos Johnson A woman has been rescued from an alleged sex trafficking operation and a man is behind bars following a disturbance at a Windsor hotel. Police said officers responding to a complaint on Sunday, Feb. 17 found a woman

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Ontario female police approach equity barriers

Ontario female police approach equity barriers

🕔13:02, 24.Feb 2019

By Amos Johnson Female police officers across Ontario came together last week to discuss the treatment of women in law enforcement. The inaugural Advancing Women in Policing – Ontario 2019 Workshop was held on Wednesday, Feb. 20 and 21, 2019

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Two charged, one in hospital after robbery, stabbing

Two charged, one in hospital after robbery, stabbing

🕔12:56, 24.Feb 2019

By Amos Johnson Two men are behind bars and a third is in hospital after an early-morning robbery in Windsor’s downtown core escalated into a stabbing. Police from the Major Crimes Branch said the incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. on

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College students tackle the job market

College students tackle the job market

🕔17:24, 31.Jan 2019

The opportunities for employment for college students continue to grow. St. Clair College teamed up with the University of Windsor to host Southwestern Ontario’s largest employer and student networking event on Jan. 23 at the St. Clair College Sportsplex. Hundreds

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Job Fair brings students, employers together

Job Fair brings students, employers together

🕔14:32, 25.Jan 2019

By Amos Johnson St. Clair College teamed up with the University of Windsor Wednesday, January 23 to host Southwestern Ontario’s largest employer and student networking event. Hundreds of students from both institutions attended the 20th annual Job Fair which attracted

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The power of addiction

The power of addiction

🕔14:12, 5.Dec 2018

By Amos Johnson The mind of an addict is something only the addict themselves can grasp; even if they can’t understand it. Mike Brown has lived through the threat of addiction, affecting his family and other relationships in the process.

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Spiritual Soldiers bringing strength and hope through storytelling

Spiritual Soldiers bringing strength and hope through storytelling

🕔15:39, 3.Dec 2018

By Amos Johnson Spiritual Soldiers are on the front lines in the fight against addiction The organization, which started two years ago as a clothing company with a charitable component, has opened a coffee shop in Windsor catering to recovering addicts. “What we wanted

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County school buses cancelled due to fog

County school buses cancelled due to fog

🕔16:41, 19.Nov 2018

By Amos Johnson All school buses in the county were cancelled Monday morning due to fog and poor weather conditions. They will operate as normal in the afternoon. Student transportation for all county schools has been cancelled this morning due to

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California forest fire causes mandatory evacuation

California forest fire causes mandatory evacuation

🕔16:36, 12.Nov 2018

By Amos Johnson A California forest fire has already claimed approximately 29 lives and destroyed 6,000 homes. The fire started on Thursday, Nov. 8 at approximately 6:29 a.m. around the Plumas National Forest. Due to heavy winds the fire grew

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Windsor police probe drug connection to sudden deaths

Windsor police probe drug connection to sudden deaths

🕔16:34, 12.Nov 2018

By Amos Johnson Windsor police are investigating the possibility illicit drugs were involved in four “sudden deaths” that occurred within a 24-hour span this weekend. Police say the tally could have been worse but “timely and effective medical intervention” prevented

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St. Clair College open house run across all campuses

St. Clair College open house run across all campuses

🕔16:34, 12.Nov 2018

By Amos Johnson St. Clair College is hosting its college-wide open house this Saturday. The open house runs from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. across all four campuses: the South Campus, St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, the Mediaplex

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Health Unit running fall prevention clinics

Health Unit running fall prevention clinics

🕔16:33, 12.Nov 2018

By Amos Johnson Death by fall is the leading cause of traumatic death in Windsor, according to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. Fall prevention month is an awareness campaign to help adults prevent injuries and stay active. The Windsor-Essex County

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Ontario Fire Marshal releases details of Argyle Road blaze

Ontario Fire Marshal releases details of Argyle Road blaze

🕔14:06, 12.Nov 2018

By Mirjana Janekovic and Amos Johnson A Walkerville fire that caused more than $1 million in damages started in the rear of a six-plex housing facility, according to the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office. That’s according to the Ontario Fire Marshal, which has

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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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