Windsor in Pictures: Oct. 1, 2014

October 1, 2014, 3:54 am

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The Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county yesterday. Check out the gallery.

Windsor Ward 1 candidate Fred Francis at the Grand Marais Drain on Oct. 1, 2014. (Dalson Chen / The Windsor Star)

Ward 1 candidate Fred Francis talks to south Windsor residents about transforming the Grand Marais Drain, Oct. 1, 2014. (Dalson Chen / The Windsor Star)

Windsor Ward 1 candidate Fred Francis at the Grand Marais Drain on Oct. 1, 2014. (Dalson Chen / The Windsor Star)

Andy Schmidt, co-chair of the National Pension Reform Committee, raises the flag at a National Seniors Day event at city hall in Windsor on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. The event featured a choir performance and several speeches. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Howard Pawley speaks during a National Seniors Day event at city hall in Windsor on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. The event featured a choir performance and several speeches. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Seniors take part in a National Seniors Day event at city hall in Windsor on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. The event featured a choir performance and several speeches. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ken Lewenza speaks at a National Seniors Day event at city hall in Windsor on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. The event featured a choir performance and several speeches. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Andy Schmidt, co-chair of the National Pension Reform Committee, speaks at a National Seniors Day event at city hall in Windsor on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. The event featured a choir performance and several speeches. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Six local karate students will represent Canada at an upcoming world championship in Ireland. Abbey Morneau, shown training with the kama prepares for the tournament. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Six local karate students will represent Canada at an upcoming world championship in Ireland. Kaleigh Prieur(L) and Heather Toffan train for the tournament. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Six local karate students will represent Canada at an upcoming world championship in Ireland. Kaleigh Prieur trains for the tournament. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Six local karate students will represent Canada at an upcoming world championship in Ireland. Abbey Morneau, shown training with the kama prepares for the tournament. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star

Six local karate students will represent Canada at an upcoming world championship in Ireland. Aaron Szucki (L) and Jacob Fazekas train for the tournament. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Six local karate students will represent Canada at an upcoming world championship in Ireland. They are members of instructor Al Panazzola’s Karate Rocks school in Windsor, ON. Jacob Fazekas, from left, Aaron Szucki, Dante Del Greco, instructor Al Panazzola, Heather Toffan, Kaleigh Prieur and Abbey Morneau will be representing their country at the tournament. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Fire and Rescue Services teamed up with the Victorian Order of NursesÕ Meals on Wheels program on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, to ensure that residents with limited mobility have working smoke alarms and an escape plan. Fire prevention officer Lynne Pretli talks with Eric Cross during a visit to his Windsor, ON. home. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Fire and Rescue Services teamed up with the Victorian Order of NursesÕ Meals on Wheels program on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, to ensure that residents with limited mobility have working smoke alarms and an escape plan. Fire prevention officer Lynne Pretli tests a smoke detector during a visit to a client’s home. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Police Service released their human rights project final report on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, at the Art Gallery of Windsor. Windsor Police Insp. Rick Facciolo speaks during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Police Service released their human rights project final report on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, at the Art Gallery of Windsor. Barbara Hall, Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission speaks during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Police Service released their human rights project final report on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, at the Art Gallery of Windsor. Sarah Mushtaq with the Windsor Islamic Association speaks during the event as Windsor Police Insp. Rick Facciolo listens. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Candidates Drew Dilkens, left, Timothy Dugdale, Robin Easterbrook, Steve Gavrilidis, watch as former mayor John Millson, standing, challenges Dilkens during the Canadian Federation of University Women Windsor Branch mayoral debate held at Giovanni Caboto Club Wednesday October 1, 2014. Other candidates Jaysen R. Sylvestre, Mike Tessier and Ron Van Dyk, right, listen. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Candidates Drew Dilkens, left, Timothy Dugdale, Steve Gavrilidis, Robin Easterbrook, standing, John Millson, Jaysen R. Sylvestre, right, during the Canadian Federation of University Women Windsor Branch mayoral debate held at Giovanni Caboto Club Wednesday October 1, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Candidate Timothy Dugdale, left, answers question as Robin Easterbrook waits his turn during the Canadian Federation of University Women Windsor Branch mayoral debate held at Giovanni Caboto Club Wednesday October 1, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Candidate Drew Dilkens takes his turn at the answering question during the Canadian Federation of University Women Windsor Branch mayoral debate held at Giovanni Caboto Club Wednesday October 1, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Candidate Robin Easterbrook, right, answers question during the Canadian Federation of University Women Windsor Branch mayoral debate held at Giovanni Caboto Club Wednesday October 1, 2014. Candidate Timothy Dugdale, left, listens. NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Candidates Drew Dilkens, left, Timothy Dugdale, Steve Gavrilidis, Jaysen R. Sylvestre, Mike Tessier, Ron Van Dyk and former mayor john Millson, right, during the Canadian Federation of University Women Windsor Branch mayoral debate held at Giovanni Caboto Club Wednesday October 1, 2014. Mayoral candidate Robin Easterbrook, also attended the meeting. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Audience applaud candidates during the Canadian Federation of University Women Windsor Branch mayoral debate held at Giovanni Caboto Club Wednesday October 1, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

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School buses cancelled, fog advisory issued for Essex County

October 2, 2014, 3:04 am

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Thick morning fog has cancelled buses for students across Essex County.

All schools remain open and transportation will be optional in the afternoon.

Board-provided transportation in Windsor is operational this morning.

Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for Windsor and Essex County.

Dense fog is blanketing Essex County and visibilities as low as 200 m has been reported.

Environment Canada warns visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero.

If travelling, the national weather service warns you should prepare for areas of near zero visability.

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October 2, 2014, 7:05 am

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The Windsor Star’s Don McArthur and Dylan Kristy talk municipal politics in the Windsor Star News Cafe.

Windsor Ward 1 resident and democracy defender Ross Langill talks to Don McArthur and Dylan Kristy in the Windsor Star news cafe.

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Windsor in Pictures: Oct. 2, 2014

October 2, 2014, 3:55 am

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The Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county yesterday. Check out the gallery.

Windsor mayoral candidate speaks to media near the former Windsor Water World on Oct. 2, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Vanessa Copeland, a resident of the neighbourhood around the former Windsor Water World, speaks in support of mayoral candidate John Millson, Oct. 2, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayoral candidate speaks to media near the former Windsor Water World on Oct. 2, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Jack Robinson speaks during a United Way campaign kickoff at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Thursday, October 2, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Dave Hitchcock speaks during a United Way campaign kickoff at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Thursday, October 2, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ken and Julie Taylor speak with Al Maghnieh as he campaigns on Dominion Blvd. on October 2, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Villanova’s Lucas Sorge, right, breaks away from Kennedy’s Thong Cao, left, and Hashem Daher during the high school football game at Windsor Stadium Thursday. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Kennedy Clippers Moe El Shaer runs for first down against Villanova during the senior boys high school football game at Windsor Stadium on October 2, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Kennedy Clippers Dante Fornisiero is chased by Villanova defender Jacob Savoni during the senior boys high school football game at Windsor Stadium on October 2, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Villanova’s Lucas Sorge throws the football during the senior boys high school football game against Kennedy at Windsor Stadium on October 2, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Kennedy Clippers Joel Ramirez runs down the field during the senior boys high school football game vs. Villanova at Windsor Stadium on October 2, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Kennedy Clippers Dante Fornisiero is chased by Villanova defenders during the senior boys high school football game at Windsor Stadium on October 2, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Kennedy Clippers receiver Isiah Osborne leaps high in the air to catch a touchdown pass from Moe El Shaer during the senior boys high school football game against Villanova at Windsor Stadium on October 2, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Kennedy Clippers Moe El Shaer points to the bench after throwing two first-half touchdowns against Villanova during the senior boys high school football game at Windsor Stadium on October 2, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Ward 1 city council candidates Denise Ghanam, left, Fred Francis, Ryan Mancini, Dan Ableser, Matt Ford, G.S. Bhullar, David Hanna get their ground rules from debate organizer Ross Langill, right, in the kitchen at South Windsor Arena Thursday October 2, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ward 1 city council candidate G.S. Bhullar, right, addresses visitors and other candidates during debate organized by Ward 1 citizen Ross Langill Thursday October 2, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star) See Schmidt story.

Ward 1 city council candidates Ryan Mancini, left, and Matt Ford receive their debate speaking order from organizer Ross Langill (not shown) at South Windsor Arena Thursday October 2, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ward 1 city council candidates Matt Ford, left, Dan Ableser, David Hanna, Ryan Mancini, G.S. Bhullar, Fred Francis and Denise Ghanam, right, listen to debate organizer Ross Langill, not shown, at South Windsor Arena Thursday October 2, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ward 1 city council candidate Fred Francis states his campaign platform during debate organized by Ward 1 citizen Ross Langill (not shown) Thursday October 2, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ward 1 incumbent Drew Dilkens, left, and Mayor Eddie Francis listen to Ward 1 city council candidates during debate organized by Ward 1 citizen Ross Langill at South Windsor Arena Thursday October 2, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Barrie’s Garrett Hooey, back, tries to bank the puck off Windsor defenceman Logan Stanley in front of goalie Alex Fotinos at the WFCU Centre. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

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Ontario farmers could harvest record soybean crop

October 2, 2014, 5:02 pm

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Farmers are starting to harvest a record Ontario soybean crop.

In the spring, close to three million acres of soybeans were planted which is up from last year’s 2.5 million acres and a record, said Todd Austin, marketing manager with the Grain Farmers of Ontario.

“Yields are very good so all indications look like it will be a record,” Austin said this week.

Clayton Armstrong is a soybean and winter wheat farmer near Belle River. (Windsor Star-Sharon Hill)

Soybeans are the largest crop by acreage in Essex County. Clayton Armstrong, a Lakeshore soybean grower, said the harvest is behind schedule but so far the crop looks above average.

Crops were planted late because of a cold, wet spring and the summer was cool and rainy. September brought some sunny weather but there are still concerns that a heavy frost could kill the corn plants and hurt grain corn yields significantly, Austin said. The corn is not ready to be harvested yet.

“Everything’s two, three weeks behind,” Austin said.

Farmers are hoping for good yields because prices for corn and soybeans have dropped.

Expect a lot of farm machinery on the roads in the coming weeks.

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Windsor food show looks to connect with Meijer and Kroger

October 2, 2014, 5:02 pm

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The development corporation’s first food show Thursday put local growers and food processors together with buyers from Meijer and Kroger and invited U.S. food processors to take a closer look at investing in Essex County.

“That’s big business,” WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation CEO Sandra Pupatello said of contacts with major U.S. distributors and food chains. “The beauty is that we have invited our own local companies in because it would take them a long time to get access to that same level within those chains and here in one room we give them access to people that would take them forever to get to.”

About 150 people came to the development corporation’s Agri-Business and Food Showcase at Caesars Windsor.

The more markets and sales our local food processors land, the more they will need to process and expand here, Pupatello said. And the region is pitching itself as an ideal spot for large U.S. food processing companies looking at expanding into the Canadian market.

Pupatello said Essex County has cheaper costs for land, rent and labour and sits between two large food markets: Toronto and the northeastern United States.

“We’ve done outreach to the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) because we think they belong here and we’ve done outreach on the U.S. side because we think they belong here. The Americans need to know there’s a huge market, the GTA, and the best place to do that work is from Windsor,” Pupatello said.

“And we also know that the GTA should be doing more work with America and the best way to do that is from Windsor. So you can see our approach and why strategically we’re in the best spot. Now we just need to tell everybody.”

She told the group of the supply chain that already exists in Essex County and the work local businesses have already done to develop markets as far away as China. “We think Windsor Essex is actually your ticket to the world.”

Ashley Aveiro, a marketing assistant from Mucci Farms in Kingsville, was showing off some of the greenhouse’s tomatoes and peppers. Aveiro said it’s nice to talk to local customers and see what products they are seeking. The greenhouse vegetables from Mucci Farms are already in the major Canadian grocery stores and are regularly sold at Kroger.

“I think it’s pretty good exposure,” she said of Thursday’s event.

After the food show and speeches there were bus tours to Thomas Canning, Highline Mushrooms, Dainty Foods, Red Sun Farms, One Floral Greenhouses and Viewpointe Estate Winery.

Steve Peters, executive director of Food and Beverage Ontario, said the $39-billion food and beverage processing industry in Ontario is the engine of the provincial economy.

Peters said Essex County gets that and he praised the local development corporation for trying to develop new markets.

“The right ingredients are here from the great growing conditions to farmers who know what they’re doing and who have been doing a good job for a long time to the whole agri-processing centre,” Peters said.

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New program will help youth start their own businesses

October 3, 2014, 1:50 pm

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Just 89 days after he was hired for a lucrative technical job in Windsor, Kyle Devine was laid off. That’s when he decided it was time to try a different option: starting his own business.

“The first three months of the business, I was just reading,” he said, trying to learn everything he needed to know about the rules, regulations, and management of small start-ups.

That’s where the new mentorship and grant program Starter Company from the Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation comes in.

It’s designed to make that transition run smoother, providing potential entrepreneurs with training sessions, one-on-one mentors and grants up to $5,000. The program was announced on Friday.

“Sometimes people who might grow up in a small business household, they’ll know what it’s like because their family has a small business. But if you don’t come from that background you won’t even consider that that could be an option in terms of what you’re going to do as a career,” said Sandra Pupatello, CEO of the development corporation. “We’re going to reach out to people and say, you know what, this is an option.”

The program, which is run out of the Small Business Centre, is aimed at youth from 18 to 29 who are out of school.

It will try to combat the high failure rate of start-ups by giving potential entrepreneurs what they need before they get in too deep.

“A lot of times that we see failure in businesses starting up is because there isn’t a good foundation for everything that you need to start a business: a business plan to apply to funding, as well as marketing and advertising, understanding your finances, understanding your cash flow,” said Sandra Vasquez, youth co-ordinator for the project. “That’s exactly what the workshops are meant to do. They’re going to target specific subjects that are important for anyone that is starting their own business.”

For Devine, whose staffing agency Devine Personnel is starting to pick up steam after he first began in January, that support could have made the process much easier.

“Even just to have a mentor in the field show me the ropes and show me where to go,” he said would have been beneficial. He spent several months of his new business just collecting information, developing contacts and seeking expert advice.

Starter Company participants will have to go through the training and mentorship before they can consider applying for one of the 25 grants of up to $5,000. That’s so that the centre can ensure people receiving a share of the relatively small amount of funds will be sure to put them back into the region.

“If we do that right, that’s 25 new companies in our community,” Pupatello said.

Windsor will be the regional centre for the Starter Company programs across Essex County and all the way to London.

“We wanted to have people consider this as a third option. Your choices aren’t just go back for more school or go out and get a job,” Vasquez said. “We want people to do something that they love so they stay in our area and they really contribute to our economy.”

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Windsor Weekend in Pictures: Oct. 4-5, 2014

October 5, 2014, 3:50 am

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Patrick Cull and Barbara Hobot (not pictured) sharpen knives as a form of performance art at the Downtown Windsor Farmer’s Market, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Patrick Cull, left, and Barbara Hobot sharpen knives as a form of performance art at the Downtown Windsor Farmer’s Market, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor quarterback, Austin Kennedy throws from the pocket during the second quarter of OUA football action against the Guelph Gryphons at Alumni Field, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. Guelph defeated Windsor 24-9. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Guelph’s Cameron Walker, right, tackles Lancers quarterback Austin Kennedy during the second quarter of OUA football action at Alumni Field, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. Guelph defeated Windsor 24-9. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Karen Riddell, director of professional practice and operations at Windsor Regional Hospital, displays the personal protective equipment hospital workers use when a patient is suspected of having a communicable disease, such as Ebola, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A high risk isolation kit is pictured Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at Windsor Regional Hospital. The kit contains personal protective equipment hospital workers use when a patient is suspected of having a communicable disease, such as Ebola. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police investigate the scene of a stabbing at 867 Arthur Rd. Sunday night, October 5, 2014. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (JAY RANKIN/The Windsor Star)

Windsor OPP const. Shawn Hobbs organized the Brothers for Tucker event at Tecumseh Legion Saturday, October 4, 2014 in support of Niagara OPP officer Pete Tucker who is still recovering from a motorcycle accident that occured this summer. The event was sponsored by the Detroit Chapter of the Warthog Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, of which Hobbs is the only Windsor member. (JAY RANKIN/The Windsor Star)

Local band Red Legacy plays for the Brothers for Tucker event at Tecumseh Legion Saturday, October 4, 2014 in support of Niagara OPP officer Pete Tucker who is still recovering from a motorcycle accident that occured this summer. From left: guitarist Chris Stian, 17, drummer McKenzie Burrows, 16, and their private music teacher filling in as bass and keys, Lee Cochrane, 37. The event was sponsored by the Detroit Chapter of the Warthog Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. (JAY RANKIN/The Windsor Star)

From left, cousins, Ali Kennette, 8, Benjamin Kennette, 6, and Jadeyn Kennette, 7, dress up in pink while they participate in WIndsor’s CIBC Run for the Cure at Riverfront Festival Plaza, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The CIBC Run for the Cure gets underway at Riverfront Festival Plaza, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Rosemary Kennette joins other breast cancer survivors on stage before the start of the CIBC Run for the Cure at Riverfront Festival Plaza, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jocelyn Trepanier, 42, shares her story before the start of the CIBC Run for the Cure at Riverfront Festival Plaza, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. Trepanier has been diagnosed with cancer three times, in September 2008, April 2010, and July 2011. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A large crowd of participants get ready for the CIBC Run for the Cure at Riverfront Festival Plaza, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Tina Kennedy and her step-daughter, Tatum Dewar, 11, share an embrace during opening remarks at WIndsor’s CIBC Run for the Cure at Riverfront Festival Plaza, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Lancers offence holds a huddle during OUA football action between the Windsor Lancers and the Guelph Gryphons at Alumni Field, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. Guelph defeated Windsor 24-9. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Guelp linebacker, Curtis Newton, tackles Windsor quarterback, Austin Kennedy, left, during OUA football action between the Windsor Lancers and the Guelph Gryphons at Alumni Field, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. Guelph defeated Windsor 24-9. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Guelph wide receiver, A’dre Fraser, is defended by Windsor defensive back, Austin Crumb, for an incomplete pass during OUA football action between the Windsor Lancers and the Guelph Gryphons at Alumni Field, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. Guelph defeated Windsor 24-9. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor quarterback, Austin Kennedy, centre-left, scrambles out of the pocket during OUA football action between the Windsor Lancers and the Guelph Gryphons at Alumni Field, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. Guelph defeated Windsor 24-9. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Guelph running back, Robert Farquharson, bottom, is tackled by the Lancer defence during OUA football action between the Windsor Lancers and the Guelph Gryphons at Alumni Field, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. Guelph defeated Windsor 24-9. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor linebacker, Frank Renaud, pressures Guelph quarterback, Jazz Lindsey, left, during OUA football action between the Windsor Lancers and the Guelph Gryphons at Alumni Field, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. Guelph defeated Windsor 24-9. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor running back, Beau Lumley, left, escapes the grasp of Guelph’s Cameron Walker, during OUA football action between the Windsor Lancers and the Guelph Gryphons at Alumni Field, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. Guelph defeated Windsor 24-9. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A twenty-year old man was shot at the Boom Boom Room at 315 Ouellette Ave. in the early morning of Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. The male was taken to hospital with a gun shot wound. Two males, ages 20 and 24, have been arrested in connection with the shooting. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

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UPDATED: Leamington man killed after being struck on Highway 3

October 5, 2014, 5:27 am

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A 20-year-old Leamington man is dead after he was struck by a car along Highway 3 early Sunday morning.

Ontario Provincial Police said the man was walking eastbound in the westbound lanes of Highway 3 near County Road 27 when he was struck by an eastbound vehicle.

Witness John Kairouz was being driven home from work by a friend, heading east towards Leamington when he said he saw a car further up the road swerve, which they thought was to avoid an animal.

They continued down the road until their headlights shone on a man right in front of them, walking in the eastbound lane of the road.

His friend pulled a sharp left, narrowly avoiding the man. “If I had my hand out the window, I would have hit him,” Kairouz said.

Kairouz immediately called the police and while he was on the phone, he said the man was hit by a car behind them around 12:10 a.m.

He and his friend went over to help. He said the car that hit the man was a small black Nissan SUV. The hood was destroyed and the airbag deployed. The driver, a woman, was not visibly injured.

The man was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police are not releasing the name of the victim until next of kin are notified.

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OPP identify pedestrian killed on Highway 3, say they won’t lay charges

October 6, 2014, 9:24 am

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Essex County OPP say they won’t lay any charges after a SUV struck and killed a Leamington man who was walking down the middle of the Highway 3 early Sunday.

Pedro Hiebert Wolf, 20, was killed near County Road 27 in Kingsville around 12:10 a.m. Police said Wolf was walking in the middle of the westbound lane when the vehicle struck him.

Witness John Kairouz told The Star that two vehicles, including the one he was in, narrowly missed the man after swerving at the last second to avoid him. Kairouz said he called the police. While he was on the phone, the SUV behind him slammed into the pedestrian.

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Windsor in Pictures: Oct. 6, 2014

October 6, 2014, 3:50 am

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Filming of ‘The Producer’ takes place outside the Capitol Theatre, Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Pan Am gold medalist, Mary Spencer, speaks with students at Dougall Avenue Public School for the games’ Torch Relay presentation, Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. Students at Dougall Public School got to meet a colourful porcupine and a gold medalist Monday as the city gears up for its role in next year’s Pan Am Games to be held in Toronto. Boxer Mary Spenser spoke to the school about her Pan Am experience, winning gold at the 2011 games held in Guadalajara, Mexico. She will defend her medal in Toronto in 2015. Students were also introduced to the Game’s , Pachi the Porcupine. The Pan-Am torch will come through Windsor in May or June in advance of the games start on July 10. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Pachi the Porcupine, the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games mascot, visits Dougall Avenue Public School for the games’ Torch Relay presentation, Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. Students at Dougall Public School got to meet a colourful porcupine and a gold medalist Monday as the city gears up for its role in next year’s Pan Am Games to be held in Toronto. Boxer Mary Spenser spoke to the school about her Pan Am experience, winning gold at the 2011 games held in Guadalajara, Mexico. She will defend her medal in Toronto in 2015. Students were also introduced to the Game’s mascot, Pachi the Porcupine. The Pan-Am torch will come through Windsor in May or June in advance of the games start on July 10. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Pachi the Porcupine, the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games mascot, gives local boxer, Mary Spencer, a hug while visiting Dougall Avenue Public School for the games’ Torch Relay presentation, Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. Students at Dougall Public School got to meet a colourful porcupine and a gold medalist Monday as the city gears up for its role in next year’s Pan Am Games to be held in Toronto. Boxer Mary Spenser spoke to the school about her Pan Am experience, winning gold at the 2011 games held in Guadalajara, Mexico. She will defend her medal in Toronto in 2015. Students were also introduced to the Game’s mascot, Pachi the Porcupine. The Pan-Am torch will come through Windsor in May or June in advance of the games start on July 10. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Pan Am gold medalist, Mary Spencer, speaks with students at Dougall Avenue Public School for the games’ Torch Relay presentation, Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. Students at Dougall Public School got to meet a colourful porcupine and a gold medalist Monday as the city gears up for its role in next year’s Pan Am Games to be held in Toronto. Boxer Mary Spenser spoke to the school about her Pan Am experience, winning gold at the 2011 games held in Guadalajara, Mexico. She will defend her medal in Toronto in 2015. Students were also introduced to the Game’s mascot, Pachi the Porcupine. The Pan-Am torch will come through Windsor in May or June in advance of the games start on July 10. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONT.:OCTOBER 6, 2014 — Pachi the Porcupine, the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games mascot, visits Dougall Avenue Public School for the games’ Torch Relay presentation, Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. Students at Dougall Public School got to meet a colourful porcupine and a gold medalist Monday as the city gears up for its role in next year’s Pan Am Games to be held in Toronto. Boxer Mary Spenser spoke to the school about her Pan Am experience, winning gold at the 2011 games held in Guadalajara, Mexico. She will defend her medal in Toronto in 2015. Students were also introduced to the Game’s mascot, Pachi the Porcupine. The Pan-Am torch will come through Windsor in May or June in advance of the games start on July 10. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Demolition crews work to tear down an old building next to the Hiram Walker grain silos on Riverside Dr. at Devonshire Rd., Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The temperature may be getting cooler but there was plenty of activity Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, ON. A deer looks for food in the foliage. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The temperature may be getting cooler but there was plenty of activity Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, ON. A couple of Mallards swim along. A chipmunk stuffs its cheeks with seeds. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The temperature may be getting cooler but there was plenty of activity Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, ON. A red Maple Leaf sits on the forest floor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The temperature may be getting cooler but there was plenty of activity Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, ON. A Blue Jay perches on a branch. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The temperature may be getting cooler but there was plenty of activity Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, ON. Yellow finch gather at a feeder. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The temperature may be getting cooler but there was plenty of activity Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Demolition of the Adstoll Arena in Windsor, Ont. has started. Rudak Excavating began tearing apart the rear section of the building on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. The demolition is expected to take about two weeks to complete. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

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Amanda Gellman and Rino Bortolin take part in a kickoff and campaign event at Raindance Windsor in Windsor on Monday, October 6, 2014. Raindance announced their plans for a new talent database that would allow local artist to network. Bortolin was on hand to lend his support to the project and pledged to support it if he was elected as a city councillor. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Amanda Gellman speaks during a kickoff and campaign event at Raindance Windsor in Windsor on Monday, October 6, 2014. Raindance announced their plans for a new talent database that would allow local artist to network. Bortolin was on hand to lend his support to the project and pledged to support it if he was elected as a city councillor. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Rino Bortolin speaks during a kickoff and campaign event at Raindance Windsor in Windsor on Monday, October 6, 2014. Raindance announced their plans for a new talent database that would allow local artist to network. Bortolin was on hand to lend his support to the project and pledged to support it if he was elected as a city councillor. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Holy Names’ Tiara Davis, right, guards Sandwich’s Sophie Hicks during high school basketball action at Sandwich Monday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

St. Joseph’s Kyle Brothers, left, and Aiden Banks try to block a shot from Villanova’s Matt Vesclinovic during volleyball action at Villanova Monday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

St. Joseph’s Chris Francia tries to block a shot by Villanova’s Owen Lalonde during volleyball action at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School on Monday, October 6, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Holy Names Angie Malic tries to cut around Sandwich’s Sabreena Pontoni during high school basketball action at Sandwich Secondary School in LaSalle on Monday, October 6, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

: Holy Names Angie Malic tries to get around Sandwich’s Sabreena Pontoni during high school basketball action at Sandwich Secondary School in LaSalle on Monday, October 6, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

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October 7, 2014, 9:36 am

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Donald McArthur, Windsor Ward 7 Candidate Angelo Marignani and Dylan Kristy in The Windsor Star News Cafe on Oct. 7, 2014.

Donald McArthur, Amherstburg Mayoral Candidate Marty Adler and Dylan Kristy in The Windsor Star News Cafe on Oct. 7, 2014.

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Windsor in Pictures: Oct. 7, 2014

October 7, 2014, 3:58 am

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J.P. Bonyai stands next to a boarded up window at his home following an encounter with a home invasion suspect. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Workers are shown at the construction site at the former Windsor Star building on Ferry St. in Windsor, ON. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014. The downtown building is being converted into classrooms for the University of Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Paramedics transport a man who was struck at the intersection of Edgar St. and Belleperche Pl. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, in Windsor, ON. The man was driving an older e-bike when he was struck by an SUV. He was transported to hospital with minor injuries. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayoral candidate Drew Dilkens holds a media conference Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014 in front of the Premier Aviation airport hanger in Windsor, ON. He presented his plan on job creation. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Sgt. Matt D’Asti announces more charges against a Windsor man in relation to an earlier child pornography arrest on Monday, October 7, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Essex’s Tyler Scott, right, tries to deflect the puck past Lakeshore goaltender John Jeffries at the Essex Centre Sports Complex Tuesday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73’s Daniel McIntyre tries to beat the Lakeshore Canadians goaltender John Jeffries at the Essex Centre Sports Complex on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73’s Dallas Pereira fires a shot at the Lakeshore Canadians goaltender John Jeffries at the Essex Centre Sports Complex on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73’s Matthew Hebert collides with the Lakeshore Canadians Logan Percy at the Essex Centre Sports Complex on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

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Vincent Massey Secondary School’s Mohammed Abdullah and Zghal Mustapha (right) block a shot by General Amherst High School’s Reid Thrasher at General Amherst High School in Essex on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Vincent Massey Secondary School’s Kelvin Mercier spikes the ball past General Amherst High School’s Adam Marentette at General Amherst High School in Essex on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

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Cottam pick-your-own pumpkin patch in its last season

October 8, 2014, 4:38 pm

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This is the last year for the pumpkin patch, corn maze and wagon rides at McLeod Farms as the Cottam family ends its decades-old pick-your-own pumpkin business.

“A lot of people are sad,” Helen McLeod said Wednesday.

McLeod Farms will still have pick-your-own strawberries for a few years since they just put in a new strawberry plants.

Pumpkins are the second pick-your-own crop in Essex County that is ending this year in what could be a bad sign for that on the farm experience. Klassen Blueberries announced in September it would not continue its pick-your-own blueberry operation that dates back 35 years so its owners could retire.

The McLeods started with pick-your-own strawberries 34 years ago and the pumpkin patch sometime after that on County Road 34 near Cottam. The McLeods added decorative cornstalks, gourds, squash, school tours and baked goods.

“You just can’t not love a pumpkin, you know. They’re lovable,” Helen said. “That’s what I’m going to miss is standing in the kitchen and looking out the back and all those orange orbs out there. It’s pretty impressive.”

But it’s exhausting, she said. It worked when she was a stay at home mom and their three children were able to help out especially as teenagers. But now they have children of their own.

Helen and her husband Murray, a retired autoworker, are in their late 50s. About a month ago he decided this would be the last fall for the pumpkins.

“The last couple years have been quite a challenge growing the pumpkin crop,” he said.

Pick-your-own pumpkin season can be ruined if the weather is poor on the weekends when people usually come out to the farm. The McLeods have to worry about mud, liability insurance and an early frost. This year the McLeods had to plant pumpkins a couple times to get a crop and do much of the work by hand because equipment couldn’t get in the wet field. Murray starts in early April with the strawberries and the work never seems to stop, he said. The corn maze alone took three weeks of extra work to get ready for the public.

Murray said they have four grandchildren and he doesn’t want to miss things like their baseball games.

He said he’ll miss moments like when families would pose on the hayride for a picture. Generations in families have picked pumpkins at the farm.

The McLeods will welcome the public back for strawberries next year but grow soybeans instead of pumpkins.

The farm at 270 County Road 34 West will be open Saturday, Sunday and Thanksgiving Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with trips through the corn maze ending at 4:30 p.m. The farm keeps customers up to date on the pumpkin picking on its McLeod Farms Facebook page.

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Windsor in Pictures: Oct. 8, 2014

October 8, 2014, 3:44 am

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Windsor mayoral candidate John Millson participates in the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce debate on Wed. Oct. 8, 2014, at the Caboto Club in Windsor, ON. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayoral candidate Drew Dilkens participates in the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce debate on Wed. Oct. 8, 2014, at the Caboto Club in Windsor, ON. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis listens during the mayoral debate hosted by the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce debate on Wed. Oct. 8, 2014, at the Caboto Club in Windsor, ON. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayoral candidate Larry Horwitz participates in the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce debate on Wed. Oct. 8, 2014, at the Caboto Club in Windsor, ON. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayoral candidate John Millson participates in the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce debate on Wed. Oct. 8, 2014, at the Caboto Club in Windsor, ON. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayoral candidates Drew Dilkens (L), John Millson (C) and Larry Horwitz participate in the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce debate on Wed. Oct. 8, 2014, at the Caboto Club in Windsor, ON. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayoral candidates Drew Dilkens, left, John Millson and Larry Horwitz participate in the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce debate on Wed. Oct. 8, 2014, at the Caboto Club in Windsor, ON. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayoral candidate Timothy Dugdale voices his displeasure about not being invited to the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce mayoral debate on Wed. Oct. 8, 2014, in Windsor, ON. He spoke at the Caboto Club a few hours before the event to present his platform. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayoral candidates Drew Dilkens (L), Larry Horwitz (C) and John Millson participate in the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce debate on Wed. Oct. 8, 2014, at the Caboto Club in Windsor, ON. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor Police officer speaks to the driver of a pickup that struck a female pedestrian on Ottawa St. near Gladstone Ave. on Wed. Oct. 8, 2014, in Windsor, ON. The woman was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Ottawa St. was shut down for about an hour. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A “Paws Room” staffed by dogs from the Therapeutic Paws of Canada visited students at the University of Windsor on Wed. Oct. 8, 2014, to help ease a little stress in their lives. Harley the Lab with a toy monkey on his back was part of the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A “Paws Room” staffed by dogs from the Therapeutic Paws of Canada visited students at the University of Windsor on Wed. Oct. 8, 2014, to help ease a little stress in their lives. Student Pooja Toor meets Mya the mixed breed during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A “Paws Room” staffed by dogs from the Therapeutic Paws of Canada visited students at the University of Windsor on Wed. Oct. 8, 2014, to help ease a little stress in their lives. Student Jonathan Bernal meets Harley the Lab during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Meaghan Osborne from Assumption, returns a shot during the WECSSAA Tennis Championships held at Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Portia Taboni from E J Lajeunesse during the WECSSAA Tennis Championships held at Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Morgan Simard from E J Lajeunesse during the WECSSAA Tennis Championships held at Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Comedian Steve Levine at Sandwich Secondary School after the “Funny Money” presentation to educate students on financial mangement, Wednesday afternoon at Sandwich Secondary School. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Comedian Steve Levine and Sandwich Secondary School student Justin Brant during the “Funny Money” presentation to educate students on financial mangement, Wednesday afternoon at Sandwich Secondary School. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police survey the damage at the scene of a multi vehicle accident at the corner of Devonshire Road and Riverside Drive in Windsor on Tuesday, October 8, 2014. No one was seriously injured in the accident that lead to traffic delays in the area. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Cristiano DiGiacinto, top, tries to block a shot from Peterborough’s Michael Clark at the WFCU Centre in Windsor. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The LaSalle Vipers Daniel Beaudoin cuts around the Chatham Maroons John Bowen at the Vollmer Centre in LaSalle on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The LaSalle Vipers Brett Primeau collides with the Chatham Maroons Michael Levesque at the Vollmer Centre in LaSalle on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The LaSalle Vipers Nicolas Crescenzi collides with the Chatham Maroons Alexander Morgan at the Vollmer Centre in LaSalle on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The LaSalle Vipers Nathan Veres tries to cut around the Chatham Maroons Ian Faubert at the Vollmer Centre in LaSalle on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

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Two Lakeshore drivers displease OPP

October 9, 2014, 2:00 pm

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Two Lakeshore motorists earned the rebuke of OPP in bad driving incidents earlier this week.

On Tuesday evening, 25-year-old Brian Lafreniere of Lakeshore was charged after he allegedly drove into oncoming traffic at a Tecumseh intersection.

Police said an officer was stopped at a red light in the northbound lanes of Banwell Road around 6:35 p.m. when he noticed a vehicle pull out behind him to hurry into the left turn lane — entering the southbound lanes in the process.

According to police, two southbound vehicles were forced onto the road’s shoulder in order to avoid a head-on crash with Lafreniere’s vehicle.

No one was hurt.

Lafreniere has been charged with careless driving, failure to surrender an insurance card, having an insecure load, having no mudguards, and driving a vehicle without a valid permit.

In a separate incident on Thursday morning, 44-year-old Shawn Clenighan of Lakeshore was clocked driving an SUV on County Road 27 at a speed of 146 km/h.

The posted speed limit on that section of roadway — just north of Lions Club Road — is 60 km/h. Clenighan’s GMC Envoy was allegedly traveling 86 km/h above that limit.

The amount of excessive speed qualified Clenighan for a stunt driving charge under the Highway Traffic Act — resulting in immediate impounding of his vehicle and a seven-day license suspension.

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Windsor in Pictures: Oct. 9, 2014

October 9, 2014, 3:42 am

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Windsor Ward 4 candidate speaks to media on Oct. 9, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The WIndsor Star)

Windsor Ward 4 candidate Chris Holt by a vacant storefront in the 1600 block of Tecumseh Road East on Oct. 9, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayoral candidate John Millson speaks with The Windsor Star editorial board on October 9, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayoral candidate Drew Dilkens speaks with the Windsor Star editorial board at 300 Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, Ontario on October 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayoral candidate John Millson speaks with The Windsor Star editorial board on October 9, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Abe Taqtaq, campaign manager for Drew Dilkens during a meeting with the Windsor Star editorial board at 300 Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, Ontario on October 9, 2014. Drew Dilkens is running for mayor of the City of Windsor. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayoral candidate Drew Dilkens speaks with the Windsor Star editorial board at 300 Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, Ontario on October 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayoral candidate John Millson speaks with The Windsor Star editorial board on October 9, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Windsor International Film Festival executive director Vincent Georgie announces details for the 10th anniversary festival during a press conference at the Chrysler Theatre in Windsor. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

L’Essor QB Sam Williams gets overwhelmed by Holy Names defenders during their game Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, at the Windsor Stadium. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

L’Essor QB Sam Williams (L) gets sacked by Holy Names Stephan Wilson during their game Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, at the Windsor Stadium. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

L’Essor’s Tommy Ngenga (L) tries to break the grip of Holy Names Jake Rajsigl during their game Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, at the Windsor Stadium. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Spitfires Slater Doggett collides with the Peterborough Petes Stephen Nosad at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Spitfires Trevor Murphy exchanges blows with the Peterborough Petes Matt McCartney at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Spitfires Alex Fotinos makes a save on the Peterborough Petes Josh Coyle at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Spitfires Alex Fotinos can only watch as the Peterborough Petes Eric Cornel bats the puck out of the air and into the net at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Spitfires Alex Fotinos reacts after letting in the third goal of the first period to the Peterborough Petes at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Spitfires Alex Fotinos makes a save on the Peterborough Petes Josh Coyle at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Spitfires Markus Soberg tries to around the Peterborough Petes Matt Spencer and to a loose puck in front of goaltender Dylan Wells at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Spitfires Markus Soberg and Chris Marchese (right) celebrate a goal in the first period against the Peterborough Petes at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Spitfires Chris Marchese celebrates a goal in front of the Peterborough Petes Dylan Wells at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Spitfires Cristiano DiGiacinto and the Peterborough Petes Nick Ritchie battle for the puck at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ward 6 council candidate Jo-Anne Gignac addresses those in attendance during a meet and greet hosted by the Life After 50 Centre at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ward 7 council candidate Irek Kusmierczyk listens to other candidates during a meet and greet hosted by the Life After 50 Centre at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ward 8 council candidates Bill Marra, Janette Calandra, Kieran McKenzie and Hilary Payne (left to right) listen to other candidates speak during a meet and greet hosted by the Life After 50 Centre at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

City council candidates deliver short remarks during a meet and greet hosted by the Life After 50 Centre at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ward 6 council candidates Gary Kashak, Alex Denonville, Jo-Anne Gignac and John Holmes (left to right) listen to other candidates speak during a meet and greet hosted by the Life After 50 Centre at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

City council candidate Dan Speal looks for support during a meet and greet hosted by the Life After 50 Centre at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

City council candidate Angelo Marignani addresses those in attendance during a meet and greet hosted by the Life After 50 Centre at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

City council candidate Irek Kusmierczyk talks with Marion Hinton (left) during a meet and greet hosted by the Life After 50 Centre at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, October 9, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

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Chain reaction E.C. Row crash sends two to hospital

October 14, 2014, 1:31 pm

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Provincial police say charges are pending after a four-vehicle collision shut down E.C. Row Expressway and sent two people to hospital including a two-year-old child.

Essex County OPP said the injuries are not life-threatening.

The crash occurred shortly after 2 p.m. in the westbound lane on the Matchette Road overpass. The highway was still closed around 4 p.m. Police said it appears there was a series of chain reaction crashes involving the four vehicles.

Police and tow truck crews work to clear a four vehicle accident from EC Row at Matchette Road in Windsor on Monday, October 14, 2014. The incident closed the west bound lanes for a couple hours and sent two people including a child to hospital with non life threatening injuries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

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Windsor in Pictures: Oct. 15, 2014

October 15, 2014, 3:49 am

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Runners compete in the high school cross-country championships at Malden Park Wednesday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Runners compete in the high school cross country final at Malden Park in Windsor on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Essex County Humane Society executive director Melanie Coulter looks down at chickens that are up for adoption. The chickens were dropped off behind the Value Village thrift store. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Chickens up for adoption at the Windsor Essex County Humane Society after they were dropped off behind the Value Village thrift store. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Glenn Stresman Executive Director for the Windsor Essex Community Foundation on October 15, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Ontario Provincial Police officers investigate at NORTRAX John Deere on Outer Drive in Tecumseh, Ontario on October 15, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Participants ride exercise bicycles during the JDRF Ride for Diabetes Research corporate fundraising at Devonshire Mall on October 15, 2014. The fundraising event had teams of 5 riders taking turns riding a stationary bike for a total time of 45 minutes. Funds raised go toward funding research into a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. DRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Natalee Speers and the Buffalo Wildwings mascott during the JDRF Ride for Diabetes Research corporate fundraising at Devonshire Mall on October 15, 2014. The fundraising event had teams of 5 riders taking turns riding a stationary bike for a total time of 45 minutes. Funds raised go toward funding research into a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. DRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Sylvie Lachance, cousin of Daniel Ethier, rides with a huge pumpkin with her father Roger Lachance doing the heavy lifting. The effort to grow large pumpkins was to honour Roch and Rachelle Ethier’s son Daniel, who died of cancer in June 2013. Daniel loved everything about Halloween. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Sylvie Lachance rides a huge pumpkin grown by her uncle Roch Ethier, not shown, and her grandfather Clement Lachance, left. The effort to grow large pumpkins was to honour Roch’s son, Daniel, who died of cancer in June 2013. Daniel loved everything about Halloween. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Rachelle and Roch Ethier, left, and family members prepare giant pumpkins for a memorial event for their son, Daniel, who died of cancer in June 2013. Daniel’s cousins Slyvie and Nolan Lachance, Uncle Roger Lachance and grandfather Clement Lachance, right, admire their efforts as they prepare for the big day. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mayoral candidates take part in an all candidates debate at the Foundry in Windsor on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Nour Hachem kicks off an all candidates debate at the Foundry in Windsor on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Mayoral candidates take part in an all candidates debate at the Foundry in Windsor on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Mayoral candidates Raymond Poisson and Larry Horwitz (right) take part in an all candidates debate at the Foundry in Windsor on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Mayoral candidates take part in an all candidates debate at the Foundry in Windsor on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle Vipers Connor Rosaasen leads a rush against St. Thomas Stars Carson Moniz in first period Junior B hockey action from Vollmer Centre Wednesday October 15, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle Vipers Tyler Russell battles St. Thomas Stars Mark Brisson in Junior B hockey action from Vollmer Centre Wednesday October 15, 2014. Brisson drew a minor penalty on the play. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle Vipers Kyler Carter and goaltender Eli Billing defend against St. Thomas Stars Dane Johnstone in first period Junior B hockey action from Vollmer Centre Wednesday October 15, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle Vipers Nikko Sablone tries to control puck against St. Thomas Stars Reed Horvat in Junior B hockey action from Vollmer Centre Wednesday October 15, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle Vipers Connor Rosaasen leads a rush against St. Thomas Stars Carson Moniz, left, in first period Junior B hockey action from Vollmer Centre Wednesday October 15, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle Vipers Nikko Sablone, right, battles St. Thomas Stars Carter McCormick in Junior B hockey action from Vollmer Centre Wednesday October 15, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

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