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Sun, 10 Jan 2021 17:39:26 +0000
Emergency child care extended for frontline workers
Emergency child care for health care and other frontline workers has been extended to Jan. 22. It was initially set to run from Jan. 4-8 but will now include Jan. 11-22. Child care is being provided free of charge to those identified on the provinceâ...

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 17:31:25 +0000
Sunday COVID update shows cases continuing to rise significantly
The Windsor Essex County Health Unit announced 228 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday and one additional death. A woman in her 80s who was living in long term care became the 210th fatality for the region. The health unit reported 199 new cases and seven d...

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 11:00:41 +0000
Reader letter: Attempt to weaken conservation authorities is alarming
Re: Proposed government changes concern ERCA officials, by Mary Caton, Nov. 25 The Ford government’s alarming proposals to weaken the mandate and responsibilities of Ontario’s conservation authorities have prompted a justifiable outcry ac...

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 11:00:28 +0000
Reader letter: Sell naming rights of new bridge to major corporation
I agree with many recent opinions in letters and columns by those who don’t like the name of the new bridge, the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Why was former Prime Minister Stephen Harper arbitrarily allowed to name it after a favourite hoc...

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 19:11:29 +0000
OPP arrest one on Pelee Island for threats and more
Ontario Provincial Police arrested one person on Pelee Island Friday after responding to a call about vehicles on fire and threats to a resident. The call came in at approximately 5:50 p.m. Thursday. OPP Aviation Services were deployed to transport m...

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 19:10:47 +0000
Mental Wellness Centre has COVID-19 outbreak
The Windsor Essex County Health Unit on Saturday declared a COVID-19 Outbreak at the Crisis and Mental Wellness Centre on Ouellette Avenue. Three staff have tested positive and are associated with the outbreak, according to a media release from Hotel...

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 18:53:02 +0000
Saturday COVID update: seven more deaths
The Windsor Essex County Health Unit reported 199 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday. The unit also announced seven more deaths bringing the total to 209 in the region. Of the new confirmed cases, 32 are outbreak related, 20 are close contact with a conf...

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 15:45:20 +0000
Guest Column: People of Windsor and Essex County have spoken — build the hospital
By Gary McNamara When it comes to the urgent need for a new hospital to serve this growing region, the people of Windsor-Essex have spoken. Clearly. Consistently. Emphatically. They have penned letters to the editor, called in to radio talk shows and...

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 11:00:44 +0000
Reader letter: Windsor needs more safe bike lanes
I believe Windsor should have more bike lanes. These bike lanes will provide a lot to our city and will have a great benefit on the community. Bike lanes can provide easier transportation to get to different places. This will lead to more people usin...

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 11:00:17 +0000
Reader letter: Money saved from Bright Lights cancellation should go to help those in need
Bright Lights in Windsor is always an amazing sight to see around Christmas. It helps bring the Christmas spirit out for everyone. This is a big attraction for Windsor and is very popular to see. But unfortunately with the coronavirus in place, it ha...



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