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

World-class surfer Eric Silverman tests the Flowrider at Adventure Bay Family Water Park on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015.

Carollynn Giroux, 48, is shown in her Tecumseh, Ont. residence on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. The mother of four has been battling cancer for several years.

Carollynn Giroux, 48, is shown in her Tecumseh, Ont., residence on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. The mother of four has been battling cancer for several years.

O.P.P. officers investigate a serious collision at the intersection of Naylor Side Road and South Middle Road in Lakeshore, Ont. on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015.

O.P.P. officers investigate a serious collision at the intersection of Naylor Side Road and South Middle Road in Lakeshore, Ont. on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015.

Two vehicles involved in a serious collision at the intersection of Naylor Side Road and South Middle Road in Lakeshore, Ont. are shown on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015.

An O.P.P. officer investigates a serious collision at the intersection of Naylor Side Road and South Middle Road in Lakeshore, Ont. on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015.

Charlene Kennedy, agency manager at Allstate’s Walker Road office, said distracted driving and bad winters have contributed to rising accident rates in Windsor. She is shown at the office on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015.

Kara Therrien, a registered veterinary technician with the Windsor Essex County Humane Society, keeps an eye on a hedgehog named Jemima that is recovering from cancer surgery.

Kara Therrien, a registered veterinary technician with the Windsor Essex County Humane Society, keeps an eye on a hedgehog named Jemima that is recovering from cancer surgery.

Kara Therrien, a registered veterinary technician with the Windsor Essex County Humane Society, keeps an eye on a hedgehog named Jemima that is recovering from cancer surgery.

Nazire Gjinnaj speaks during the launch of the 2015 Light the Way fundraising campaign at Devonshire Mall on Nov. 26, 2015.

An ornament in memory of Justin Gjinnaj is seen on a Canadian Mental Health Association tree at Devonshire Mall on Nov. 26, 2015.

Claudia den boer grima, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor Essex Branch, speaks during the launch of the 2015 Light the Way fundraising campaign at Devonshire Mall on November 26, 2015.

Lajeunesse point guard Diana Gharib and Rainy River’s Kendra Moen go airborne while battling for the ball during OFSAA girls basketball action in Windsor, Ont., on Nov. 26, 2015. Lajeunesse won the game 53-32.

Lajeunesse point guard Diana Gharib falls to the court while battling for the basketball against Rainy River during OFSAA girls basketball action in Windsor, Ontario on November 26, 2015.

Lajeunesse point guard Maya Calongcagong during OFSAA girls basketball action against Rainy River in Windsor, Ontario on November 26, 2015.

Daniel Whitehead sits on top of a load of cans at the Unemployed Help Centre in Windsor on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. The 10 year-old Wolf Cub is responsible for getting Bonduelle Canada Inc. to donate 2,040 cans of peas. Whitehead was taking part in a can drive at his school when he came up with the idea.

Close to 1,200 people enjoyed a turkey dinner during the annual American thanksgiving dinner at the Cottam United Church in Cottam on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. The church has been hosting the annual fundraiser for 70 years.

Close to 1,200 people enjoyed a turkey dinner during the annual American thanksgiving dinner at the Cottam United Church in Cottam on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. The church has been hosting the annual fundraiser for 70 years.

Louise Montgomery keeps an eye on the dessert table during the annual American Thanksgiving dinner at the Cottam United Church in Cottam on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. The church has been hosting the annual fundraiser for 70 years.

Close to 1,200 people enjoy a turkey dinner during the annual American Thanksgiving dinner at the Cottam United Church in Cottam on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. The church has been hosting the annual fundraiser for 70 years.

Goodfellow volunteer Peter Syring works at the intersection of Pilette and Tecumseh on Thursday, November 26, 2015, in Windsor, Ont.

A Goodfellow volunteer works at the intersection of Lesperance and Riverside Dr. on Thursday, November 26, 2015, in Tecumseh, Ont.
