It was sunny and hot, and the beach beckoned on the Saturday of the Victoria Day weekend. A 24-year-old man waded in for a swim. His body was found five days later. City council will probably approve a motion Monday to conduct an environmental assess...

The losing streak ended for the Detroit Red Wings at Wednesday’s NHL Draft lottery. In the lottery for a fifth-straight year, the Red Wings had been pushed back the previous four times. While not getting the No. 1 spot on Wednesday, the Red Wings a...

With uncertainty the only certainty in the tourism/hospitality industry in 2021, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island has aimed its annual visitor’s guide strictly at locals for the first time. The publication will be released Thursday and is labelle...

The mayor’s quest to get surplus Detroit vaccine into the arms of Windsorites needing a second dose took a significant step Wednesday when the board managing the Canadian side of the tunnel voted unanimously to shut down traffic if needed, so a...

The Ontario Hockey League Draft is an emotional roller coaster for prospects every year. This year, however, the anxiety level has to be off the charts for prospects following a lost season for most players because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s...

With Ontario’s announcement Wednesday that in-person learning is cancelled until September, educators and health experts are focused on reducing the mental and emotional toll on children until they can return to the classroom. “Children’s well-...

With Ontario’s Stay at Home Order expiring Wednesday, the shackles were loosened on skateboarders in Tecumseh. The town’s Skate Park reopened for use, though some limitations remain in place. The outdoor recreational facility remains limited to u...

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens is hosting three online chats with residents, to hear ideas and comments and provide information on city hall initiatives. They’ll provide the kind of interactions that happened in-person via his annual ward walks and...

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the annual Carrousel event will again this year be a virtual event with food takeout service available at several locations. The online version of Carrousel, backed by the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County...

An online open house on a proposal to build three six-storey condo towers in Southwood Lakes drew 230 upset neighbours on Tuesday, prompting the developer to announce he plans to make changes. “The developer will be seeking a development that i...