The death of a Windsor legend, council discusses backyard fires and a new hotel opens: Top Windsor stories this week
Long weekend traffic reports, the death of a Windsor icon and the opening of a new hotel.
Here’s a look at the top stories on ctvnewswindsor.ca this week.
Serious single vehicle collision on Highway 401
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OPP have reopened the westbound lanes on Highway 401 at Bloomfield Road and Queens Line after closing the road for several hours Sunday due to a serious single vehicle rollover.
Injuries for the driver have been described by police as non-life threatening.
Police are reminding all motorists to drive safely this long weekend.
22-year-old arrested in connection to sexual assault of a minor
Windsor Police Service Headquarters in Windsor, Ont., on Wednesday, May 2, 2022. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor)
Windsor police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection to the sexual assault of a minor.
In early August, members of the Major Crimes Unit launched an investigation after receiving a report that a 15-year-old girl had sexually explicit pictures of herself circulating online.
Through investigation, police found the victim had entered a sexual relationship with the now 22-year-old man when she was 13-years-old. During that relationship, police say the suspect allegedly took photos and videos of their sexual interactions and distributed them to others.
Windsor city council approves bylaw to permit more types of open air fires
A request from Windsor fire officials to allow residents to start certain types of open air fires, with a permit, has been approved by Windsor city council.
Other than for the purpose of cooking, open air fires are currently prohibited in the City of Windsor.
At its Aug. 8 meeting, a report was presented to councillors which called for the adoption of an open air burning bylaw.
The bylaw would allow residents to also start campfires, prescribed burns for agricultural and fire hazard abatement uses and any other fire for which a permit has been issued by the city.
Windsor’s Feather Hat Man, Ron LaDouceur, dead at 75
The final feathered hat worn by Windsor's 'Feather Hat Man' before his passing is seen in Windsor, Ont. on Aug. 9, 2023. (Sanjay Maru/CTV News Windsor)One of the most recognizable figures in Windsor, Ont., known to many as the Feather Hat Man, has died at the age of 75.
Ron LaDouceur died over the holiday weekend, according to staff at Bruce Villa Manor, the retirement home where LaDouceur stayed since October 2022.
LaDouceur was a frequent occupant of the downtown area, spotted by many over the past few decades sporting his iconic feather-covered hat.
New retro themed boutique motel set to open
The Grove Motel in Colchester, Ont. is seen on Aug. 10, 2023. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor) The Grove Motel, a new retro-style, 70s themed, boutique motel in Colchester, Ont. is set to officially open Friday after more than a year of anticipation in the small Lake Erie community.
“It's been a busy week but we're welcoming visitors as of tomorrow,” said co-owner Jennifer Flynn.
According to Flynn, the motel is an extension of The Grove Hotel in Kingsville, and staff have been accepting reservations for nearly a week.
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Kitchener
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Three killed, three hurt in Wellesley Township crash
Three people were killed Monday morning in a crash north of Wellesley.
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Police investigating sudden death of 2-year-old boy in Cambridge, Ont.
Police say a toddler in Cambridge, Ont., who was reported missing early Monday morning, has since died.
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Sudden death in Cambridge deemed not suspicious
Police are investigating a sudden death at Bishop Street North and Duke Street in Cambridge.
London
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‘Burnouts and fireworks on the roof of a building’; Hundreds gather for illegal car meet in south London
519 Meets organized a car rally in south London on Saturday in a Value Village parking lot, and it turned out to be their largest ever.
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'White Lives Matter' billboard sparks controversy in southwestern Ontario
In early August, Gord Leaman proudly put up a billboard on his front lawn that says 'Screw Trudeau, Screw Singh, Capitalism not Socialism, and White Lives Matter.'
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Victim identified, arrests made in London suspicious death
The victim has been identified and two people have been arrested following a suspicious death investigation in London.
Barrie
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Charges laid after unpaid bill sparks confrontation at Blue Mountain Resort
A Brampton man faces charges after police say a dispute over an unpaid bill at Blue Mountain Resort turned into a confrontation.
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Casino Rama adds rock, holiday cirque and country concert to its winter lineup
Casino Rama announced three new performances will hit the stage this winter.
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Orillia aquatic supervisor accused in luring and child pornography investigation
Provincial police laid charges in a luring and child pornography investigation involving an Orillia man who worked at a local recreation centre.
Northern Ontario
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Northern Ont. senior pushed during family dispute, hits head on pavement
A family dispute related to a property matter turned ugly over the weekend when a 71-year-old hit their head on the pavement after being pushed.
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Former Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault trial to get underway at northern Ontario courthouse
The sexual assault trial for Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard, the former frontman for the band Hedley, is expected to begin in northern Ontario this week, following a jury selection process.
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Boy abducted from California in 1951 at age 6 found alive on East Coast more than 70 years later
Luis Armando Albino was six years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland, Calif., park. Now, more than seven decades later, Albino has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos and newspaper clippings.
Sault Ste. Marie
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Greater Sudbury grandmother wins $400K lottery prize based on popular gameshow
After playing the lottery for more than 40 years, a Greater Sudbury woman made a huge windfall playing a scratch ticket game.
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Northern Ont. senior pushed during family dispute, hits head on pavement
A family dispute related to a property matter turned ugly over the weekend when a 71-year-old hit their head on the pavement after being pushed.
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Sault police seize $96K in meth, fentanyl and cocaine
Police in Sault Ste. Marie charged a 36-year-old suspect with drug trafficking and other charges following a weekend raid of a residence on Robin Street.
Ottawa
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Ottawa police chief responds to recent violent crimes
There has been an apparent spike in the number of reported violent crimes in Ottawa this month. Police Chief Eric Stubbs says it's a concern.
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Number of CRA employees fired for inappropriately claiming CERB approaches 300
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has provided new data on the number of employees who were found to have received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ottawa's 'Night Mayor' to get a 'Night Council'; applications now open
The City of Ottawa says it is recruiting a 'nightlife council' to aid the city's recently appointed nightlife commissioner.
Toronto
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Toronto rapper 'Top5' set free after judge dismisses evidence in 2021 slaying
A Toronto rapper who was charged in a fatal 2021 shooting has been released after a judge dismissed social media evidence in the case.
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'It's disgusting': Ford calls for investigation into Toronto school field trip that ended at 'Palestinian rally'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) should investigate how some students on a recent school field trip ended up at a rally where pro-Palestinian slogans were shouted.
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Victim loses $170K to investment scam, Brampton man charged
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Montreal
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'No restrictions' for English patients in Quebec health institutions
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Man charged with second-degree murder after victim in Montreal assault dies in hospital
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PQ calls for emergency debate over Northvolt layoffs
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Winnipeg
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Missing six-year-old boy in Manitoba found dead: RCMP
It was a tragic ending to the search for a six-year-old boy in northeastern Manitoba who had been missing since Wednesday.
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Stolen classic car reunited with Winnipeg owner
A classic car stolen from a Winnipeg man's garage earlier this month has been recovered.
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Fourth person charged in connection with July homicide
A 26-year-old man wanted by police for two months in connection with the homicide of a woman found in a downtown Winnipeg apartment building has been arrested.
Edmonton
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'Our patience has come to an end': Alberta doctors call for new pay model. acute care plan
The Alberta Medical Association (AMA) is urging the provincial government to implement a new compensation model for doctors and adopt a plan to stabilize acute care.
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Drunk driving suspected in Anthony Henday Drive crash
Charges are pending against a driver who was headed the wrong way before a crash on Anthony Henday Drive early Monday morning, police say.
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$22K grant awarded to Arts of the Ave Society to support community initiatives
Arts of the Ave Edmonton Society will receive tens of thousands of dollars in grant money from the Canada Post Community Foundation.
Calgary
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'Our patience has come to an end': Alberta doctors call for new pay model. acute care plan
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Calgary police release photo of teen suspect in Riverbend fires
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Calgary men guilty in multimillion-dollar fraud case involving B.C. RV resort
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Regina
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Sask. investing additional $10M to help coal reliant communities transition through federal phase out
With the federal government’s plan to phase out coal power stations by 2030 the provincial government says another $10 million dollars will be given to the Coronach and Estevan regions to help those in the area with the transition.
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Moose Jaw police find body in vehicle following fire
Moose Jaw police say an investigation is underway after a body was found in a vehicle on fire Sunday night.
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Motorcyclist suffers non-life-threatening injuries after Ring Road crash
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Vancouver
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Suspect arrested after alleged assault on B.C. pickleball court
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Woman chases down man who allegedly groped her, bystanders catch him: VPD
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Video shows B.C. Conservative Rustad saying he regrets getting 'so-called vaccine'
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Vancouver Island
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Video shows B.C. Conservative Rustad saying he regrets getting 'so-called vaccine'
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BC Conservatives promise $3K housing rebate
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Firefighters battling out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island
British Columbia's provincial wildfire service is battling an out-of-control blaze discovered Sunday on Vancouver Island.
Atlantic
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'We'll come back': Fire destroys barn, 17,000 plants at family-owned N.B. business
Fire has destroyed a barn and 17,000 plants at a family-owned business in Lower Coverdale, N.B.
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50 people report gastrointestinal illness after attending P.E.I. shellfish festival
Public health officials in Prince Edward Island are investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness reported among 50 people who attended a shellfish festival over the weekend.
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'Pretty special moment': Cape Breton Eagles forward who battled cancer last season named captain
Cape Breton Eagles forward Jacob Newcombe has been named the team's new captain.
N.L.
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Luck of the draw: N.L. ads to be featured in match against football giants Chelsea
Newfoundland and Labrador sponsored a minor football team in England, now they’re about to play one of the biggest clubs in European soccer.
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Newfoundland and Labrador monitoring rise in whooping cough cases: medical officer
Newfoundland and Labrador's chief medical officer is monitoring the rise of whooping cough infections across the province as cases of the highly contagious disease continue to grow across Canada.
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Dispute over unrecognized Inuit group halts major conference for Canadian North
A 16-year-old biennial event aimed at fostering business in the country's eastern Arctic and northern regions has been cancelled indefinitely as a dispute unfolds between Inuit in Canada and a Labrador group claiming to share their heritage.
