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14 fatal motor vehicle collisions in Essex County this summer — five deaths...
Essex County OPP are urging local motorists to keep their eyes open and on the road after officers dealt with 14 fatal motor vehicle collisions this summer — including five deaths involving...
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14th annual Windsor-Essex Ride for the Breath of Life happens Sept. 3
Windsor-Essex motorcyclists will be riding for those with cystic fibrosis when the 14th annual Ride for the Breath of Life happens next weekend. The yearly motorcycle ride raises money and awareness...
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'Something spectacular'– Canada's first sad underwing moth discovered in Windsor
Maurice Bottos wasn’t even looking for the moth he’d soon call the highlight of his career. Thursday night, the retired high school science teacher recorded the first confirmed appearance of the sad...
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Heavy rains fall on Windsor and parts of Essex County
Heavy rain pounded Windsor and Essex County Monday night, flooding some buildings and leaving water inches deep on some roads. Environment Canada issued a heavy rainfall warning during the dinner hour...
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Flooding stalls traffic, closes business, and destroys residences across...
Roads were swamped, basements were inundated, and vehicles were stalled in watery streets as Windsor-Essex endured even more rain on Tuesday — less than 24 hours after being dumped upon Monday night....
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After the flood: Clean-up efforts begin across Windsor-Essex
The rain has stopped for now but the ordeal isn’t over for Windsor-Essex in the aftermath of the region’s latest 100-year storm event — our second in the past year. Clean-up and assessment have begun...
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Windsor-Essex homeowners react to more 'once in a century' flood damage
Windsor homeowner Sean LaBute sits in the ruins of what used to be his dream basement and wonders where his tax dollars have been going. “This was a special spot for me,” said the Riverside resident in...
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Amherstburg police charge Windsor man, seek others in connection with thefts...
Amherstburg police have charged a Windsor man and are looking for a possible accomplice in connection with a series of thefts from unlocked vehicles. Police were called on Aug. 19 around 5:30 a.m....
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Mayors call for provincial flood insurance
In the wake of the worst flood to ever hit Windsor, local municipalities say they will lobby the province to start an insurance program for flood-prone homeowners who can’t get coverage. Windsor Mayor...
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Insurance Bureau of Canada available to answer flood insurance questions
The Insurance Bureau of Canada says residents affected by flooding in Windsor-Essex County can contact the IBC Consumer Centre for help and information. The IBC is an industry association for private...
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E-bike rider fatally struck by pickup truck in Kingsville area
An e-bike rider is dead after he was struck by a pickup truck in an area north of Kingsville Friday. Essex County OPP responded to the fatal incident about 12:30 a.m. on County Road 31 (Albuna...
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Harrow Fair marks 163rd year with fun and farm education
The 163rd Harrow Fair kicked off Thursday and runs until Sunday, featuring games, vendors and an emphasis on farm education. Daily admission is $8 for adults and children 12 and under are free. “Our...
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OPP identify e-bike rider killed by pickup truck north of Kingsville
OPP have released the name of the e-biker rider who was fatally struck by a truck near Kingsville last week. Arun Vincent, 30, of Kingsville, died in the early hours of Sept. 1 after he was hit by a...
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Funnel clouds possible over Windsor-Essex, says Environment Canada
There’s a possibility of funnel clouds briefly appearing over the Windsor-Essex region on Thursday afternoon, according to a weather advisory from Environment Canada. Chances of the weather phenomenon...
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Lock it or lose it, remind Amherstburg police
Amherstburg police are once again reminding the public to “lock it or lose it” after a credit card was stolen out of a vehicle in town limits — and used in Tecumseh a few hours later. The theft...
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Fatal collision between motorcycle and SUV near Tilbury
There’s been a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a SUV near Tilbury, say OPP. The collision happened shortly after the noon hour Thursday on Morris Road, south of Highway 401. Details were scant...
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Windsor area qualifies for Ontario's disaster relief after widespread...
Widespread flooding last week has qualified Windsor and other Essex County municipalities for provincial disaster relief, but you likely won’t get help if the water came into your basement through a...
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Chatham-Kent holds farm tour Sunday
This year’s free Round the County Agriculture tour in Chatham-Kent is Sunday. The Kent Federation of Agriculture organizes the free tour and this year has 44 farms or agriculture businesses including...
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Harrow author Elly Blake creates world of frost, flame for young adults
Author Elly Blake may reside in Harrow, but where she really lives is a world of ancient warring factions who wield magical control of ice and fire. Blake’s latest book, Fireblood, goes on sale...
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Help build bald eagle platform during Peche Island Day
Members of the public are being invited to visit Peche Island Sept. 23 and help install a bald eagle nesting platform. Peche Island Day runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free transportation from...
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