OPP canine bites break-in suspect at Lakeshore hydro substation
Provincial police dog Maximus took a literal bite out of crime early Friday when he assisted in the arrest of a suspect in a break-and-enter incident in Lakeshore. Read More
View ArticleTeen dies after vehicle submerges in ditch in Leamington
A youth has died as a result of a single-vehicle incident in Leamington on Sunday night. Read More
View ArticleBody found in water near Point Pelee to undergo forensic examination
A body that was found near Point Pelee on Sunday morning is undergoing forensic post-mortem examination, say Leamington OPP. Read More
View ArticleLife-altering injuries possible in rollover crash on North Malden Road, say OPP
Essex County OPP are continuing to investigate a single-vehicle rollover crash on Sunday morning that resulted in potentially life-altering injuries for the 21-year-old driver. Read More
View ArticleWindsor-Essex County sees record number of opioid deaths in 2018
Windsor-Essex County had a record number of opioid-related deaths last year. According to figures published by Public Health Ontario, 48 people died locally from opioid-related causes in 2018 — a 33...
View ArticleSecond teen dies after Leamington ditch crash; OPP identify victims
The crash of a vehicle in a water-filled ditch in Leamington last weekend has now taken the lives of two youths, while a third fights to survive. Read More
View ArticleEssex County farmers will lose millions in worst planting season
Essex County's farmers will lose millions of dollars this year in the worst planting season in memory. Read More
View ArticleTwo Windsor-Essex beaches unsafe for swimming on first weekend of summer
It's the first official weekend of summer — but Windsor beach-goers should think twice about visiting certain popular local spots. Read More
View ArticleMarshmallow-roasting approved: Town of Kingsville passes open air burning bylaw
Fire pits, backyard bonfires, and other open-air burning situations can now be enjoyed legally in Kingsville — provided you have the right permit. Read More
View ArticleLeamington OPP: Third teen in ditch crash has died in hospital
The driver of the vehicle that crashed in a ditch near Leamington has passed away in hospital, say Essex County OPP — bringing the death toll of the June 16 accident to three teenagers. Read More
View ArticleFirst heat warning of the season issued for Windsor-Essex
It's finally feeling like summer in Windsor-Essex — and that's not necessarily a good thing. Environment Canada issued the region's first heat warning of the year on Thursday. Read More
View ArticleWindsor-Essex health unit shuts down local foot care clinics over infection...
Three foot care clinics in the Windsor-Essex region have been suspended and more could be added to the list over what the health unit describes as "multiple breaches in infection prevention and control...
View ArticleEssex County OPP arrest driver who left scene of head-on crash
A Windsor man is facing numerous charges in relation to a head-on collision on Highway 3 last week that he allegedly fled — despite the driver of the other vehicle suffering life-threatening injuries....
View ArticleHighway 3 buckles due to heat again, province says repair contract tendered
A section of Highway 3 prone to buckling in extreme heat is due for repair, says Ontario's Ministry of Transportation, after lanes were closed over the weekend due to failing concrete. Read More
View ArticleNo relief from wet heat in Windsor-Essex this week
It's been a wet and hot start to summer in Windsor-Essex — and don't expect relief this week. Read More
View ArticleTecumseh OPP seek rightful place for grave marker
Who was William B. McIntyre, who died in 1901, and where is his final resting place? Read More
View ArticleDrivers survive after crash between SUV and transport truck in Leamington
OPP say a crash in Leamington on Tuesday morning between an SUV and a transport truck carrying lumber resulted in the two drivers being hurt — but not critically injured. Read More
View ArticleOPP raid greenhouse in Leamington as part of cannabis investigation
A greenhouse property in the 400 block of Seacliff Drive West was the subject of a raid on Wednesday by Leamington OPP — as well as the province's cannabis enforcement team. Read More
View ArticleWindsor man faces charges after wild spree involving stolen vehicles
A Windsor man is facing an array of charges after leading OPP on a chase involving two stolen vehicles and an intentional collision with a police cruiser. Read More
View ArticleMore cruelty and neglect charges laid against Royals Animal Rescue Services
The founder of a Windsor animal rescue service — already accused of cruelty in a case involving dead and suffering dogs — has been slapped with a trio of new charges. Read More
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