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Tue, 15 Jun 2021 01:53:24 +0000
Interval between AstraZeneca doses shortened to eight weeks
Provincial vaccine guidance for AstraZeneca recipients has changed yet again amid concerns about a rise in cases of the delta COVID-19 variant in Ontario. Second doses are now available at an accelerated eight-week interval, even though the province ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:55:29 +0000
Despite protests, committee endorses multi-residential projects in core, South Windsor
A committee of council gave strong endorsements of two “infill” residential projects with 12 units each on Monday, despite protests from neighbours upset over the prospect of increased traffic, big intrusive buildings, crime and parking h...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:39:57 +0000
Lakeshore councillors, farmers upset over Hydro One preferred route for new transmission line
Community opposition is mounting in Lakeshore to a plan by Hydro One to run a new high-power transmission line over the northern section of Comber but a spokesman for Hydro One says the route has been decided. Daniel Levitan, vice-president of stakeh...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:28:08 +0000
Belle River racer fulfills teen dream with Detroit Grand Prix victory
Lakeshore's Roman De Angelis and The Heart of Racing team were declared the winners of the GT Daytona class of the Detroit Grand Prix this past Saturday.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:23:40 +0000
New study: Toxic 'forever chemicals' raining down on Great Lakes
It’s raining toxic chemicals in southwestern Ontario. New research has revealed a growing prevalence of highly toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in rainwater in the Great Lakes basin, increasing fears about the negative health effects for...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:49:24 +0000
Windsor police seize loaded illegal handguns, drugs
Windsor police said two male suspects were each found to be carrying fentanyl, cocaine, and a loaded handgun with an "overcapacity" magazine. One of the firearms also had an altered serial number.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:40:37 +0000
Essex County OPP encourage kids to do good with frosty drinks
Operation Freeze equips Essex County OPP officers with "positive tickets" good for a free Froster at any Mac's or Circle K store. The tickets will be handed out to kids who demonstrate helpful behaviour.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:35:38 +0000
Mid-sized Moment: Windsor targeted for deep probe into post-pandemic recovery
Heavy toll in deaths and illness aside, the COVID-19 global pandemic brought a lot of other misery to Canadian communities, including debilitating losses in economic and social activity. But some see a silver lining, with the worst health crisis in a...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:35:10 +0000
Windsor man charged with impaired driving following west end crash
Windsor police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into an Old Sandwich Town apartment building Sunday night. Officers responded to the reported collision in the 500 block of Mill Street at 11:45 p.m. and found a Ford F150 pickup truck partiall...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:32:05 +0000
Drug dealer 'excited' about prospect of escaping addiction while imprisoned
A convicted drug dealer who finds out Wednesday how much time he must spend behind bars said Monday he’s already seeing the benefits of jail. “For the first time, I’m sober long enough to consider my lifestyle choices,” Joseph...



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