Windsor Star
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 19:07:41 +0000Saturday update: COVID-19 cases rise by 42
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit reported on Saturday 42 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death. A woman in her 80s, who lived in the community, has succumbed to the virus. The additional cases bring the total number of area residents who ha...
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:18:51 +0000Health unit warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at two area restaurants
Two workplace COVID-19 outbreaks at local restaurants have led to warnings of possible public exposure. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is warning anyone who visited the McDonald’s at 1635 Country Rd. 22 in Belle River between April 11 and 18 ...
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:54:26 +0000Reader letter: Education during COVID-19 has been failure for students
As the end of the school year approaches, we can reflect on how our experiences have affected us during this time. For students and teachers alike, the exposure to these new ways of learning have been difficult, to say the least. But, we’ve almost ...
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:06:28 +0000New Lions' general manager Holmes open to moving from No. 7 pick in NFL Draft
First-time general manager Brad Holmes has shown no hesitancy in making bold moves since taking over the Detroit Lions in January. Set to run his first NFL Draft in less than a week, Holmes won’t be shy when it comes to possibility dealing the club...
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:05:54 +0000Vrana flashes potential for future with Red Wings with four-goal effort
It’s a trade that will no doubt be debated for many years. The Washington Capitals had to be feeling good when forward Anthony Mantha potted a goal in each of his first four games after coming over in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings for forwards...
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:00:38 +0000Mushtaq: Finally, government assistance with childcare costs within reach
According to a 2016 report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, families in 30 wealthy nations spend 15 per cent of their net income on childcare costs on average. In the United Kingdom, this can be upwards of 33.8 per cen...
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 10:00:25 +0000Guest column: Paid sick leave critical to find way out of pandemic
“There are a lot of things that would make a difference. And making sure that people who are sick don’t go to work is one of them.” – Dr Isaac Bogoch, Toronto General Hospital. To his credit, Premier Doug Ford with the latest lockdown has ins...
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 01:05:31 +0000Photo: Snow? What snow? Spring is back
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:33:15 +0000Pregnant women, licensed child care workers now eligible for COVID vaccine in Windsor-Essex
Pregnant people and licensed child care providers are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in Windsor-Essex, the local health unit has announced. The vaccine registration website was still being updated earlier Friday, but Medical Officer of Health Dr...
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:31:41 +0000Health unit reports continued rise in COVID cases
The high and still-rising COVID-19 case count in Windsor-Essex has the local medical officer of health imploring residents not to become complacent with public health measures meant to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. “It’s not t...