CTV News Windsor's top stories from this week
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New president elected for Unifor Local 444
On Friday, the union announced that James Stewart will fill the role of president, following the May 8-9 election.
Godfather of powerlifting celebrating half century in the sport
Jerry Marentette has broken well over 400 records through 11 different weight classes.
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Carjacking suspects arrested: Windsor police
The Windsor police have arrested two suspects in connection with a carjacking.
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Highway 401 ramps at Queens Line closed after crash
OPP are informing the public of a crash on the Highway 401 ramps at Queens Line in Chatham-Kent.
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Windsor’s unemployment rate jumps back into highest in Canada
The unemployment rate in Windsor increased dramatically last month and is the highest in Canada, according to Statistics Canada.
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City of Windsor has unanswered questions as feds, province spar over housing funding
A dispute between the federal and provincial governments over the National Housing Strategy nearly put the City of Windsor $7 million in the hole and questions still remain over when and how much funding the city will receive.
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'He's the soul of what's good about our community': Tributes pour in for Windsor labour leader
Gary Parent passed away early Friday morning, according to a social media post from his family.
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Town of Essex launches new navigational assistance tool
A GPS app that helps people with vision impairment has been introduced in the Town of Essex.
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Growing strawberries year-round with help from AI
A team from the University of Guelph is taking part in a research challenge to grow off-season strawberries in Canada.
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Average hourly wage in Canada now $34.95: StatCan
Average hourly wages among Canadian employees rose to $34.95 on a year-over-year basis in April, a 4.7 per cent increase, according to a Statistics Canada report released Friday morning.
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60-year-old woman faces impaired driving charges
Chatham-Kent police have charged a 60-year-old woman with impaired driving.
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Three Windsor athletes advance to semi-finals in CrossFit world championships
All inclusive CrossFit in Windsor sending three athletes to world championship semi-finals.
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'Just wait': Toronto mayor hints that WNBA team is coming to the city amid multiple reports
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says that she is hopeful an announcement could be made soon amid multiple reports that a WNBA team is coming to Toronto in 2026.
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Developers back city's downtown plan
Eight local developers have unified to back the city’s Strengthen the Core plan.
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Tecumseh considers removing crossing guards, parents concerned
The Town of Tecumseh could soon be without crossing guards altogether, as council considers a plan to phase them out.
Your body needs these three forms of movement every week
Movement is movement, right? Not exactly. Here’s what your body is looking for in addition to your morning walk or yoga session, according to experts.
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WATCH 'Double whammy': What happens if you don't file your taxes by the deadline
The clock is ticking ahead of the deadline to file a 2023 income tax return. A personal finance expert explains why you should get them done -- even if you owe more than you can pay.
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OPP's mandatory alcohol screening during traffic stops 'not acceptable': CCLA
A spike in impaired driving-related collisions has caused Ontario’s provincial police to begin enforcing mandatory alcohol screening (MAS) at all traffic stops in the Greater Toronto Area -- a move one civil rights group says is ‘not acceptable.’
Murder charge laid after man falls to death from Toronto apartment balcony
One person has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a man who fell from a balcony following an altercation inside a Toronto apartment building.
Toronto resident scammed out of more than $200K in alleged investment fraud; suspect charged
A 24-year-old man has been arrested after a Toronto resident lost over $200,000 in an alleged investment scam that impersonated a global investment company.
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Close call: Truck avoids head-on collision on Ont. highway
A northern Ont. commercial truck driver captured dashcam video of frightening near miss on Hwy. 11 near Matheson.
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Millions of Canadians have been exposed to potentially toxic chemicals, and they're not going anywhere
For decades, North Bay, Ontario's water supply has harboured chemicals associated with liver and developmental issues, cancer and complications with pregnancy. It's far from the only city with that problem.
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opinion How to use your credit card as a powerful wealth-building tool
Irresponsibly using a credit card can land you in financial trouble, but personal finance columnist Christopher Liew says when used properly, it can be a powerful wealth-building tool that can help grow your credit profile and create new opportunities.
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WATCH Dashcam video shows terrifying near-miss on two-lane northern Ontario highway
There were some scary moments for several people on a northern Ontario highway caught on video Thursday after a chain reaction following a truck fire.
Which Canadian cities have the highest and lowest grocery prices?
Where you live plays a big factor in what you pay at the grocery store. And while it's no secret the same item may have a different price depending on the store, city or province, we wanted to see just how big the differences are, and why.
Here's what 'the hinge' move is, how to do it correctly
When you're picking something up from the floor or bending over to tie your shoe laces, you're performing "the hinge move," according to movement trainers.
Tips to make a house or apartment safe and accessible for older adults living at home
Here's a summary of tips from the U.S. National Institute on Aging and AARP, which offers a free room-by-room guide with practical suggestions for older adults living independently.
Here are some gardening questions, answers
When it comes to gardening, a lot of questions come up, including the best way to keep pets away from plants, maintaining your lawn and keeping the dandelions at bay.
'I may have some nightmares:' Man survives being bitten by 2 sharks in Bahamas
A man who was bitten by two sharks in the Bahamas said Thursday he's 'thankful that I'm here' while sharing his story of survival.
Barron Trump declines to serve as an RNC delegate
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, has declined to serve as a delegate at this summer’s Republican National Convention, according to a senior Trump campaign adviser and a statement from Melania Trump's office.
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