Windsor man rushes into burning home to help wheelchair-bound neighbour, dogs
A Windsor man who uses a wheelchair, his seven-year-old-grandson and two chihuahuas are thanking a neighbor who rushed into their burning home to help them escape.
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Nephew of 70-year-old fatally shot by police during weapons call speaks out
The nephew of the 70-year-old man fatally shot by police after appearing to threaten people with a machete in downtown Windsor, Ont. says he feels sorry for the two officers who had to confront him in his uncle’s final moments.
Advocates say use of NDAs should be banned in sexual misconduct settlements
In the wake of the Hockey Canada scandal, some advocates are calling for the use of non-disclosure agreements to be banned or restricted in settlement agreements in cases involving abuse.
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Windsor-Essex forecast for Friday, Aug. 19, 2022
Sunshine for Windsor-Essex on Friday with rain showers expected throughout the weekend.
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Windsor-Essex hospital officials applaud province’s 'Plan to Stay Open'
Windsor-Essex hospital officials are pleased with the proposed legislative tools to help boost hospital capacity, as work is already underway to help ease the local crisis.
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'Don’t panic': Essex pharmacist says options available amid medicine shortages
Some parents might have started to panic when they heard children’s pain and fever medication might require a prescription due to shortages — but a pharmacist in Essex says don’t worry just yet.
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Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.
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Flood watch issued for Essex, Kingsville and Leamington: ERCA
A flood watch has been issued for the Essex area Thursday in response to a slow moving thunderstorm that has developed over the region, and that has the potential to dump between 50 and 100mm of rain.
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'He's done something terrible': Windsor man pleads guilty to hate crimes against LGBTQ community
Seth Bertrand, 19, pleaded guilty Wednesday to five charges, including “inciting hatred” and mischief for his actions against the home of a same sex couple and the Windsor office of Trans Wellness Ontario.
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28 bricks of cocaine seized at Ambassador Bridge
Border officers arrested two people after discovering a duffle bag with 28 bricks of suspected cocaine in a commercial truck at the Ambassador Bridge border crossing between Windsor and Detroit.
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'Times are a little tough right now': Fill the bus event back in Chatham-Kent
The “Fill the Bus” event in Chatham-Kent is back for a third consecutive year. Nine school buses will be parked in front of every grocery store in the City of Chatham, Ont. and several other stores in nearby neighbouring towns, and will be ready to accept donations for charity.
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WECHU warns of next wave of COVID-19
There have been 642 COVID-19 related deaths in Windsor-Essex and the acting medical officer of health is warning residents to prepare for the next wave, which is expected to hit in the fall.
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Two drivers charged after two crashes on Highway 401 in Lakeshore
Essex County OPP have charged two drivers after two crashes on Highway 401 in Lakeshore.
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An Ontario police force is warning of a new scam in which fraudsters are allegedly posing as fire officials and attempting to sell fake “safety kits.”
Two teens injured after accidental shooting in Ajax home: police
Two teens are recovering from gunshot wounds after an accidental shooting in an Ajax home, Durham Regional Police say.
Friends, neighbours shocked after Mississauga couple found dead in Streetsville home
Friends and neighbours say they are shocked and distraught after police officers found a man and woman deceased inside a home on a quiet Mississauga street Tuesday morning.
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Vatican shelves sexual assault probe into Cardinal Marc Ouellet
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Canadian veterans in France to mark 80th anniversary of disastrous Dieppe Raid
Canadian flags hang alongside French and British on the streets of Dieppe, France, each August as the city marks the anniversary of an important and disastrous day during the Second World War.
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