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Public board votes to close Harrow high school, save Western
After such an emotional and vocal evening, the vote to close Harrow District High School ended in stunning silence. The school had avoided closure for over two decades, but this time the financial...
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Local voters get big head-start in this year's election
Local voters joined a record tide of early electors in Ontario and across Canada who flocked to last weekend’s advance polls in this year’s federal election. The riding of Essex saw nearly a quarter of...
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Vote Ninjas want youth to infiltrate the election
Imagine a group of ninjas sweeping into polling stations and turning the election on its head. That’s the idea behind a new campaign to promote youth voting. “Our biggest thing was to try to get people...
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LaSalle approves new townhouse subdivision aimed at those looking to downsize
LaSalle council has approved a new townhouse subdivision that will be geared to people looking to downsize from larger homes. The 16-acre property is bounded to the south by Concession 6, to the east...
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Amherstburg council meets to discuss budget
Amherstburg town council got a jump on the 2016 budget process by directing administration to draft a proposal reflecting a two per cent increase to the general tax rate. “Two per cent is a good...
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Jarvis: In Windsor, it's the NDP
His opponents once dismissed him. Now they’re chasing him. Conservative Leader Stephen Harper dealt fear. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau offered optimism. NDP Leader Tom Mulcair was cautious. Trudeau...
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Should I get the flu shot?
Q: Should I get the flu shot? A: This question abounds now that the annual push is on to get people vaccinated. The short answer, according to public health professionals, is a resounding yes....
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Ontario makes it easier for families to adopt older children
Shane Bondy wanted to ask permission to call his adoptive parents mom and dad. The 16-year-old waited until his siblings had gone to bed before he asked Amy and Mike Bondy whether it would be OK. He...
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Largest 6-49 jackpot in Canadian history up for grabs
The $64-million question on the minds of lottery ticket holders is who will win the largest jackpot in Canadian history? Lotto 6-49’s draw Saturday night is worth an estimated $64 million in addition...
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Voting for multiculturalism
Re: This is not my Canada, column by Anne Jarvis, Oct. 14. Finally, words of real wisdom from columnist Anne Jarvis about the repulsive divisive politics of Stephen Harper’s Conservatives. I am with...
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Riverdance Community Centre poll difficult to find for some LaSalle voters
Some long-time LaSalle residents had trouble finding the Riverdance Community Centre polling station Monday. “I didn’t know this building was here,” said Phyllis Studak, who has lived in LaSalle 45...
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We still need two hospitals, not one
The London region with roughly the same population as Windsor Essex County has four major modern hospitals. With one new major hospital being planned, we will again be the poor relations down the road...
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LaSalle seeks public input on official plan
LaSalle’s official plan review is kicking off with a public workshop for residents to identify important issues and develop vision statements. Administration is hosting the workshop on Wednesday at 7...
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LaSalle residents learn how to deter coyotes
Concerned residents crowded into LaSalle council chambers Tuesday night seeking answers on how to discourage what they see as a growing problem with coyotes in the area. And although police stats on...
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OPP warn of emergency scams
The grandson scam is back. The Ontario Provincial Police are warning the public about a scam that recently cost an elderly Tecumseh resident $1,500. The man received a call from his “supposed” grandson...
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OPP search for delinquent duo that stole pickup truck then crashed it
The Ontario Provincial Police are looking for two teenagers they believe stole a pickup truck in LaSalle before crashing, fleeing on foot, and stealing some bicycles to complete their getaway. The...
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Several local companies recognized for healthy workplace and cycling...
Several local workplaces have been recognized in the Healthy Workplace and Bike Friendly Workplace Awards. The awards, sponsored by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and the Working Toward Wellness...
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Windsor in Pictures: Oct. 22, 2015
The Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county Wednesday. Check it out. Union Gas technicians are shown at the scene of a house explosion on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, in the...
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Windsor in Pictures: Oct. 22, 2015
The Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county on Thursday. Check out the gallery. A couple enjoy a sunny walk near the Little River on Thursday, Oct 22, 2015. The view of...
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School boards not sure how power to dock pay in contract disputes will work
The Greater Essex County School Board could soon have the power to dock the pay of teachers and other unionized support staff conducting work-to-rule campaigns, but it’s a power trustees didn’t request...
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