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Driver facing charges after crashing into a tree
Provincial police say charges are pending after a driver crashed into a tree Thursday afternoon. The crash happened around 2 p.m. at the intersection of Gore Road and Wright Road in Colchester. Essex...
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Toronto Goodwill closures threaten local workers as donations drop
Confusion over the closure of 16 Goodwill stores in the Toronto area has led to a 20 per cent drop in donations at Windsor’s locations. “We want everyone to know to keep donating,” said Kevin Smith,...
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End of an era for landmark Kingsville restaurant
George the ghost will be lonely in the coming days. Kings Landing, a reportedly haunted landmark on Kingsville’s waterfront, has hosted its final event. The restaurant’s contents — tables, chairs,...
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Windsor in Pictures: Jan. 28, 2016
Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county Thursday. Check out the gallery. Bob Renaud, David Musyj and Dave Cooke (left to right) take part in a press conference at Windsor...
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Windsor-Essex health unit calls for tough regulation of marijuana, if it's...
If Canada’s going to legalize marijuana, the local board of health is urging strong regulations to keep it away from youth and reduce other harmful effects. In a recently passed motion, the board that...
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Photos: 2016 Gridiron Gala
The 2016 Gridiron Gala, which will go to benefit the Windsor Stadium restoration project, was held at the Caboto Club on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016. Josh Canty and Jana Rohrer attend the Gridiron Gala at...
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Windsor In Pictures: Jan. 29, 2016
The Kitchener Rangers host the Windsor Spitfires at The Aud in Kitchener, Ont. Jan. 29, 2016. Rangers goalie #29 Luke Opilka, left, makes a save as Spitfires player #19 Christian Fischer, centre, is...
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Windsor Weekend In Pictures: January 30-31, 2016
Daniel Bernhardt (L) of London and Luke Boka of Windsor battle for the puck during their game at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, ON. on Saturday, January 30, 2016. The Iannucci family, from left, Anita...
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Harrow Health Centre ratifies agreement with nurses
Harrow Health Centre has ratified an agreement reached with the Ontario Nurses’ Association last week. “We remained optimistic that the ONA membership would ratify the agreement in favour of the...
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Local sports roundup: Lancers' runner earns OUA honour
University of Windsor Lancers’ third-year runner Stef Smith was named OUA female athlete of the week Monday after another record performance. Smith won the women’s 1,500 metres at the 21st Annual...
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Learning the benefits of silence through yoga
Silence. There are so many benefits to disconnecting and spending some time in your own solitude, but it can be a difficult thing to do. “Most people feel like they have to talk all the time,” said...
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Public school board to hold Education Expo at Devonshire Mall
The Greater Essex County District School Board will hold a three-day Education Expo at the Devonshire Mall this weekend. Highlighting different learning pathways, the expo begins Friday in front of The...
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Agriculture minister to make job announcement in Leamington Tuesday
Jeff Leal, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, is expected to be in Leamington Tuesday morning for a job and funding announcement. Officials with the Town of Leamington weren’t...
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RNs mount campaign to protest 169 job cuts at Windsor Regional
Facing an 11 per cent slash in their numbers at Windsor Regional Hospital, registered nurses are embarking on a campaign to protest hospital funding cuts they say are bad for the people of Windsor and...
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Windsor in Pictures: Feb. 1, 2016
Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county Monday. Check out the gallery. A dog walks alongside its owner without a leash in Optimist Park on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016. A dog...
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Former Toronto mayor pushing for urban hospital site in Windsor
The group opposed to the County Road 42 location for the new mega-hospital is bringing a former Toronto mayor to Windsor Wednesday and Thursday to help promote its call for a site in the urban core....
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Amherstburg police first in Ontario to standardize use of body cameras
The Amherstburg Police Service is now the first in Ontario to add body-worn cameras as standard equipment for front-line officers. While a number of other services across the province have used body...
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Windsor In Pictures: February 3, 2016
The Essex’s Anthony Cristofaro, left, tangles with Alvinston’s Mark McNally Tuesday at the Essex Centre Sports Complex during Game 1 of the Schmalz Cup quarter-final. The 73’s beat the Flyers 9-0....
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More than 1,000 people have asked to adopt Justice the abused dog
He just might be Windsor’s most popular pooch. More than 470,000 people went online to read the last story about the man sentenced for torturing Justice the dog. Since he made national headlines after...
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Windsor in Pictures: Feb. 3, 2016
Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county Wednesday. Check out the gallery. Doug Johnston displays his parking permit that he says was displayed when he received a ticket...
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