Most-read CTV Windsor stories of 2021
A muskie attack, COVID-19 rules and restrictions, and tales of travel woes contributed to the most-read CTV Windsor stories of 2021.
By the numbers, these were the top article clicks over the past year at CTVNewsWindsor.ca:
1. $6,200 ticket issued to Windsor, Ont. man after crossing Canada-U.S. border by Bob Bellacicco
A Windsor, Ont. man wants to fight a $6,200 ticket for crossing the Canada-United States border.
Canada-US Border at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (Melanie Borrelli/CTV Windsor)
2. Windsor Ironman triathlete recounts 'mistaken Muskie attack' in Lake St. Clair by Rich Garton
When Matt Gervais jumped into Lake St. Clair for a three-kilometre swim Friday morning, he didn’t expect it would end with 13 stitches and a too-close-for-comfort interaction with a Muskie.
Matt Gervais, a Windsor Ironman triathlete, looks out at Lake St. Clair on Aug. 16, 2021. Just days earlier, his hand was bitten by a Muskie during an open water swim. (Rich Garton / CTV Windsor)
3. Family with unvaccinated two-year-old has warning for travellers after being turned away from Leamington, Ont., hotel by Melanie Borrelli
A Leamington, Ont., hotel general manager and a Montreal family that was turned away over the weekend are both cautioning travelers to check the details of a reservation before booking.
Luis Alvarado and his family in Leamington, Ont. (Source: Luis Alvarado)
4. Windsor, Ont., store posts sign barring those who received the COVID-19 vaccine from shopping inside by Alana Hadadean
A Windsor, Ont., health and wellness business has posted a sign informing customers that they will not be allowed to enter the store if they have received a COVID-19 vaccine.
Sign on the front door of Herbs Plus Beadworks located on Ottawa Street in Windsor, Ont. on Friday, April 16, 2021. (Alana Hadadean/CTV Windsor)
5. OPP to investigate discriminatory job posting by Stefanie Masotti
A discriminatory online job posting for a position at a Kingsville restaurant is under investigation by Ontario Provincial Police.
An Ontario Provincial Police crest is displayed on the arm of an officer during a press conference in Vaughan, Ont., on Thursday, June 20, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj
6. 'Brides are in tears': Restrictions coming for Windsor-Essex, Ont., weddings, bars and restaurants by Angelo Aversa
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit announced on Friday, Sept. 3 new restrictions that will affect restaurants, bars, weddings and funerals.
The stock image shows a bride and groom. (Pexels)
7.Restrictions ease at Canada-U.S. border by Angelo Aversa
Restrictions at the U.S.-Canada border are easing, but it’s not open to everyone as some believe.
Canadian and American flags fly near the Ambassador Bridge at the Canada-USA border crossing in Windsor, Ont. on Saturday, March 21, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rob Gurdebeke)
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