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Windsor police lay charges in shocking Victoria Avenue crash
Windsor police have laid a number of charges — including dangerous driving causing bodily harm — against two men who ran away after their vehicle struck and seriously injured a woman and her...
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NY, Va. 7-Eleven stores raided as US accuses owners and managers of...
Larry Neumeister And Tom Hays, The Associated Press NEW YORK, N.Y. – Nine owners and managers of 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia were charged Monday with making tens of millions of...
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City clerk gets green light to go treeless
In a boost to forest preservation and a nod to the environment, city council on Monday voted to have its clerk’s office start switching to a “paperless model” for its voluminous agenda packages. And as...
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Diabetes, obesity and smoking among standout Windsor-Essex health stats
How healthy are the residents of Windsor-Essex compared to the rest of Canada? Well, put it this way: We’re not particularly unhealthy. On Monday, Statistics Canada released the results of its annual...
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Building wall will ‘destroy’ Sandwich library (with video)
The local public school board’s plan to erect a wall that would slice off a third of a Windsor public library will ruin the space for everyone, west end organizations say. John Muir, president of the...
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Windsor police seek break-in culprit (with video)
Police are on the hunt for a man who broke into a South Windsor business last weekend during daylight hours — a crime that was documented by multiple surveillance cameras. According to Crime Stoppers,...
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Allegedly impaired driver caught after police chase
An allegedly impaired motorist led OPP on a wild and protracted chase on Highway 401 in Chatham Kent Tuesday night. Police say a vehicle was seen travelling at a high rate of speed shortly after 9 p.m....
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Baked Alaska: Unusual heat wave hits 49th state (With Video)
Rachel D’Oro, The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A heat wave hitting Alaska may not rival the blazing heat of Phoenix or Las Vegas, but to residents of the 49th state, the days of hot weather...
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Ohio mom says 3 held her captive; suspect’s lawyer insists he gave her, child...
Thomas J. Sheeran And Kantele Franko, The Associated Press ASHLAND, Ohio – A woman told authorities she was held captive for more than a year by three people who forced her to do housework, raided her...
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U of W outlines new master plan
The University of Windsor’s Board of Governors has approved a new master plan to establish its vision for the next 50 years and to position the school to be more competitive. The conceptual plan,...
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Windsor speeder fails to stop for cops
A Windsor man is facing charges after he allegedly refused to pull over for more than four kilometres as a police cruiser followed with flashing lights and wailing siren. According to OPP, 22-year-old...
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Police investigate “racially motivated” trucker fight
OPP believe a physical altercation between two truckers at a service centre on Tuesday may have been “racially motivated.” According to police, the assailant in the incident — a white male who is still...
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Wanted: Essex County hazelnut growers
The maker of Nutella and Ferrero Rocher chocolates wants Essex County to go a bit nutty. Ferrero Canada needs hazelnut growers and Essex County’s climate makes it a prime spot for farmers interested in...
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Red Wings’ new arena a step closer
The Detroit Red Wings moved a step closer to proceeding with a new US$650-million downtown arena and entertainment district when the Downtown Development Authority voted Wednesday in favour of a...
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Essex man gets $7,000 for broken jaw
An Essex man was awarded $7,000 Wednesday for pain and suffering from a broken jaw after an altercation with a group of men who were frequently in police custody. Ian Morris told the Criminal Injuries...
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Hotdog time at Windsor police HQ
Get your mouth set for hotdogs! The city’s boys and girls in blue are firing up the grill for a good cause. On Friday, Windsor Police Service will host its annual fundraising hotdog barbecue at...
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MTO and LaSalle police launch commercial truck safety blitz (with video)
Click here for a photo gallery of the safety blitz. Lesson learned: make sure you’re wearing a seatbelt and your truck meets safety standards, or avoid the main roads. LaSalle Police and the Ministry...
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Parents unsettled by proposed Tecumseh school boundary shift
A handful of parents at the public school board meeting Wednesday night about capacity problems in Tecumseh were unsettled by a proposal that would see some siblings split apart. Final recommendations...
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Amherstburg employees rescue wayward ducklings
Two Amherstburg public works employees are being praised for saving the lives of nine tiny ducklings trapped in a storm sewer catch basin. Dave Mickle and Shawn MacDonald, equipment operators in the...
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Windsor police probe complaint of missing CUPE funds
An investigation has been launched into an allegation of missing funds from a local CUPE office, The Star has confirmed. Windsor police have been given information and are in the early stages of...
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