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• Up to 25 mm of rainfall possible in Windsor-Essex

  A Special Weather Statement remains in effect Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent due to heavy rainfall and strong winds in the forecast.

  

• Family mourning two teens killed in Cottam crash

  It has been a difficult week for the family of two young men killed in a single-vehicle crash near Cottam, Ont. Rachel Presley said her nephews Marshall, 19, and Blake Fox, 17, died in the crash early Tuesday morning – but said it doesn’t yet feel real.

  

• 'A noble cause': Windsor police officer defends his decision to donate to Freedom Convoy

  Const. Michael Jason Brisco is charged with discreditable conduct for donating $50 to the Freedom Convoy while on unpaid leave of absence for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

  

• Tenants in apartment without heat for nearly one year to have 5 months of hydro costs covered

  Marda Management is promising to cover an additional five months of hydro expenses tenants inside 524 Pitt St. W. incurred after going almost a year without heat — but one tenant said further compensation is needed.

  

• Maple syrup season arrives early at Canada’s most southern sugar shack

  Maple tree tapping started a week sooner than usual in southern Ontario where a mild winter has maple syrup hobbyists and producers hoping things cool down. Sap buckets were overflowing less than 24 hours after being installed in Ruscom Station, Essex County — but the warm weather could cut the season short.

• Local healthcare leaders and critics react to slight influx of federal funding

  As Canada’s premiers rush to absorb the impact of this funding, healthcare leadership in Windsor-Essex is also curious how it will impact the many systemic issues that plague our system.

• Wheatley trying to win $250,000 prize for arena upgrades

  Wheatley is vying for a $250,000 award from Kraft Hockeyville for arena upgrades. The town is encouraging the public to vote, hoping for as many votes as possible before Feb. 19.

• More Ukrainian families coming to Windsor-Essex

  According to officials at the Ukrainian National Federation's Windsor branch, 10 families are coming to the area and could be here within the next two weeks.

• City warns of increased risk of flooding due to possible heavy rainfall

  City of Windsor officials are reminding residents that taking action at home can significantly reduce the risk of basement flooding in the community.

• Amherstburg man dies in crash involving transit bus in Florida

  A 77-year-old Amherstburg man has died after a crash involving a transit bus in Fort Myers, Fla., according to Florida Highway Patrol.