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Sat, 24 Jul 2021 00:14:37 +0000
West Nile virus detected in Windsor-Essex mosquito pool
Windsor-Essex has recorded its first sign of West Nile virus of the year. On Thursday, the local health unit announced routine monitoring for the virus has identified one positive mosquito pool. No human cases of West Nile virus have been identified ...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 00:09:12 +0000
Local teachers' unions waiting on back-to-school plan
Local union leaders for teachers and support staff are in a holding pattern as they wait on the Ontario government to announce what school will look like in September. “It is late July, and we still don’t have a return-to-school plan from this go...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 00:03:32 +0000
'I do not give up' — Pupatello tosses hat in federal ring for Round 2 in Windsor West
Former cabinet minister and long-time politician Sandra Pupatello ensured that Windsor West will be another must-watch race for political junkies when she announced Friday she’s running for the Liberals in the next federal election. “You ...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 23:20:25 +0000
Young COVID-19 long hauler struggles with mental toll, encourages others to get vaccinated
University of Windsor PhD student Ashley Watt was busy with research work in May of last year unaware the emerging COVID-19 virus would soon wreak havoc on her life. Fourteen months later, battling chronic effects of the deadly coronavirus and saddle...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 23:19:57 +0000
City of Windsor touts new Matchette Road bike path
"Never before has our city had the quality and quantity of cycling infrastructure that we enjoy today," said Mayor Drew Dilkens on the new Matchette Road bicycle and pedestrian trail on Friday.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 23:03:13 +0000
Windsor theatre company launches post-pandemic show
Theatre is back: After a tough pandemic, Windsor’s Post Productions is hoping its latest play, “Criminal Genius” will inspire audience laughter and a return to live theatre. Michael Potter, managing director of Post Productions, sai...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 22:20:23 +0000
Scammers spoofing RCMP's phone number
Have you received a call claiming to be from RCMP in London? It’s likely scammers, not police, were on the other end of the line. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police on Friday released a warning that the London detachment’s phone number was...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 22:16:05 +0000
Films to be screened at Charles Clark Square this weekend in downtown Windsor
From Friday afternoon to Sunday night, WIFF is holding free outdoor screenings of international films at Charles Clark Square. Pre-registration is required to attend.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 22:04:07 +0000
Windsor's historical aircraft association announces new name
Windsor’s collection of Canadian aviation history and artifacts will now be known by a new name — the Canadian Aviation Museum — after the organization won a rebranding from a local company. The Canadian Historical Aircraft Association (CH2A) w...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 21:38:27 +0000
Amherstburg Freedom Museum is reopening
The Amherstburg Freedom Museum is opening its doors to visitors Tuesday with a number of health and safety protocols in place. Admission is by appointment only and must be booked by calling the museum at 519-736-5433 or 1-800-713-6336. Visitors must ...



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