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Sat, 12 Jun 2021 20:13:19 +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...

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
There was an increase of 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported on Saturday by the Windsor -Essex Health Unit. Of those cases, five were close contacts of confirmed cases, three were acquired in the community and two are still being investigated. Th...

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...

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:30:17 +0000
City targets July 5 opening of public outdoor pools
The city is hoping it can open its six outdoor pools, as well as have lifeguards posted at Sand Point Beach, by July 5. That Monday is later than normal for the start of summer aquatics, but the last 16 months have been anything but normal for the ci...

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:29:36 +0000
Windsor-Essex moving in 'right trajectory' on multiple COVID-19 stats, says health unit
According to Dr. Wajid Ahmed, the decline in the region's epidemic curve has been especially pronounced over the past week.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:28:46 +0000
Young student directs letter campaign at PM for Indigenous rights
Angelo Lucier is not afraid to call out elected leaders when it comes to perceived injustices or poor leadership. Lucier has written to Ontario Premier Doug Ford in the past about cuts to education. Recently, he wrote to Canadian Prime Minister Justi...

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:27:22 +0000
Patios packed on first day with outdoor dining
Outdoor diners lined up along sidewalks in Windsor-Essex Friday for the opportunity to gobble down their first in-person meal in months at restaurants whose owners were champing at the bit to get back to business. Ten weeks after the Ontario governme...



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