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Wed, 26 May 2021 00:38:54 +0000
Swimming tragedy at Sand Point Beach could have been prevented, says Riverside advocate
"You can go there right now and see families... No one is telling them how dangerous the water can be," says Angelo Marignani about Windsor's Sand Point Beach.

Tue, 25 May 2021 23:52:32 +0000
Free post-COVID future speaker series
The University of Windsor and the city of Windsor have collaborated on a free virtual speaker series that will focus on a post-COVID future. The “Envision a Post-COVID Future” series will feature speakers with expertise in areas such as business,...

Tue, 25 May 2021 23:04:30 +0000
Federal loan of $25.27-million backs Tecumseh affordable housing initiative
The federal government is providing a $25.27-million loan to Valente Development Corp. to help build a 99-unit rental project in Tecumseh that will include an affordable housing component, Liberal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development...

Tue, 25 May 2021 22:57:29 +0000
Author of kidnap, torture plan sentenced to 3 years prison
Although never carried out, a Windsor judge described as “heinous” a plot to hire someone to kidnap, duct tape and deliver an alleged cocaine dealer to then be tortured by drilling holes into his skull. Superior Court Justice Pamela Hebne...

Tue, 25 May 2021 22:45:07 +0000
Two safe consumption sites selected for community consultation
Windsor is one step closer to having a safe drug consumption site with two potential locations selected for the community consultation phase of what has proven to be a lengthy process for the local health unit. While neither location’s address ...

Tue, 25 May 2021 22:11:57 +0000
Fogolar Furlan rebranding plan moves ahead with sale of 10 acres of land
Fogolar Furlan has struck a deal to sell 10 acres of land for $6.1 million as the struggling club goes through a transformative plan to attract younger members, pay the bills and survive the pandemic lockdowns. In another example of Windsor’s blist...

Tue, 25 May 2021 22:08:51 +0000
Spitfires appear to have overage candidates in place while Foudy signs entry-level deal with Avalanche
Like every team in the Ontario Hockey League, the Windsor Spitfires are looking to pickup the pieces after a lost 2020-21 season. Next month’s OHL Draft will help the club fill some holes on the roster, but the Spitfires appear to be in good shape ...

Tue, 25 May 2021 22:03:42 +0000
Mennonite church in Wheatley charged again for illegal gathering
Chatham-Kent police attended Old Colony Mennonite Church on Wheatley Rd. over the weekend and found yet another illegal gathering. The church has been subject to charges on multiple previous occasions.

Tue, 25 May 2021 21:59:36 +0000
Both shifts recalled at Windsor Assembly partial week
Unifor Local 444 has confirmed workers on both of the Windsor Assembly Plant’s two shifts will be called back May 31st for a partial week of production. The shifts will begin at their regular times. “It’s great we’ve been recalled...

Tue, 25 May 2021 21:57:18 +0000
St. Clair Enactus projects share second-place honours
Two St. Clair College Enactus projects teamed up and earned second-place honours at the recent virtual Enactus National Exposition. Project InterACT, an online platform providing students with skills and resources to achieve financial stability and P...



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