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Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:42:34 +0000
Stabbing occurs during brawl near University of Windsor
A melee on the city’s west end in the area of University of Windsor Saturday night resulted in a stabbing. The victim in the incident that occurred just before 10 p.m. was treated for non-life threatening injuries, according to Windsor police. Inve...

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:24:36 +0000
Michigan angler hit with hefty fine for exceeding catch limit
A Michigan angler has been fined $2,000 and handed other penalties for exceeding catch limits in a ruling handed down in Ontario Court. Larry Hanning of Rockwood, Mich., pleaded guilty to catching an over-limit of walleye and was fined $2,000. In add...

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 13:53:44 +0000
Ontario government shortens timeline for second AstraZeneca vaccine
The Ontario government announced on Saturday that it is accelerating the second dose interval of an AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for individuals who received their first dose down to eight weeks from the original 12 weeks. The decision was made in co...

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:21:04 +0000
Reader letter: Local Jewish community supports effort to secure Michigan vaccines
Windsor is a border city that is intrinsically linked to our neighbours across the river in Detroit, Michigan. Since March 2020, our province’s residents, including members of the Windsor Jewish community, have suffered untold mental, financial and...

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 09:47:17 +0000
Reader letter: Megahospital needs better location
Essex County and Windsor residents are in strong agreement that a new hospital is needed. But the proposed location causes much disagreement I believe for valid reasons. A more convenient location might be near the empty north end of Devonshire Mall....

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 18:58:31 +0000
Local Serbian Heritage Museum receives funding support
Windsor’s Serbian Heritage Museum has received joint funding support from the Canadian and Ontario governments to assist with renovations and upgrades. The federal government will contribute over $43,000 through the Community, Culture and Recreatio...

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 17:36:02 +0000
Holiday Beach back open after lengthy closure
Holiday Beach in Amherstburg is back open for visitors after a lengthy shutdown due to damage from high-water levels. With the lake levels receding so far this year, the beach and conservation area reopened this weekend for swimmers and others. “Fo...

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 16:51:22 +0000
Local COVID-19 new case numbers remain low
Only three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported on Sunday by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. That comes on top of the 10 that were reported on Saturday. Of those cases, five were close contacts of confirmed cases, three were acquired i...

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 15:20:52 +0000
Montcalm's Olympic dream chase makes stop at home for Johnny Loaring Classic
Noelle Montcalm has been down this road before. The former standout for the University of Windsor Lancers and St. Joseph high school is once again chasing time in her quest for a Canadian Olympic spot. “This will be a big goal to make that second O...

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 14:05:35 +0000
Snowbirds spending weekend in Windsor for U.S. air shows
The Snowbirds, Canada’s iconic air demonstration team, is spending the weekend in Windsor as it performs in an air show at Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, Mich. The squadron arrived at Windsor International Airport on Wednesday evening and wil...



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