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Thousands witness deadly Ohio air show crash; wing walker, pilot killed (with...
By Dan Sewell And Ashley Thomas, The Associated Press CINCINNATI — A budget analyst with a daredevil streak, Jane Wicker knew she was taking a risk when she signed up to entertain thousands of...
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Garage fire causes $10,000 damage in West Windsor
Windsor firefighters were called to 1228 California Ave. at about 3 p.m. Sunday to put out a residential garage fire. No injuries were reported and firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze soon...
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Probert Memorial Ride attracts thousands
Click here for a photo gallery of the ride. Bikers are known for their often tough exteriors, but participants at this year’s edition of the Bob Probert Memorial Ride were all smiles as they embarked...
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Broten resigns; Piruzza appointed to one of her cabinet posts
Windsor West MPP Teresa Piruzza has a new job, the Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues, following Sunday’s resignation of Ontario Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Laurel Broten. After nearly 10...
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Heat wave kicks off first week of summer
The area’s first week of summer is sure to be a scorcher, with today’s toasty temps kicking off the season in true Windsor fashion — with a heat wave. A humidex advisory that was issued for the area...
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Mandela critical: South African president
JOHANNESBURG – Nelson Mandela’s health has deteriorated and he is now in critical condition, the South African government said Sunday. The office of President Jacob Zuma said in a statement that he...
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County employees warned about social media use
Using Facebook or Twitter off the clock to criticize an area mayor or disagree with a county decision could end the career of a county employee, according to a new social media policy adopted in May. A...
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Windsor area cyclists ride through Alberta flood disaster
Five cyclists from the Windsor area have ridden and carried their bikes through the heart of the disastrous Alberta floods including a rare ride on part of a deserted Trans Canada Highway. “It was...
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Fireworks bring big crowds, wide smiles
The typically dark riverfront sky was bright like a sunny day Monday night as tangerine, orange, and blue explosions illuminated thousands of faces onshore. Despite the day’s blistering heat, Windsor...
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LaSalle school parents upset over class time shift
A half-hour shift in daily class start times has some parents of students attending LaSalle Public School upset because they feel they will be paying more for day care service when school resumes in...
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Bike the Bridge cancelled ‘due to security concerns’
There won’t be a two-wheeled trek across the Ambassador Bridge this year. The 2013 Bike the Bridge event has been officially cancelled. A short statement on the event’s website said, “The International...
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Windsor emergency crews respond to rollover crash near Walkerville
Windsor police, Windsor firefighters and paramedics responded to a rollover crash near Walkerville Monday afternoon. The collision, involving a blue Ford SUV, occurred shortly before 5 p.m. on...
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Windsor police point to improvement in complaint stat
There were fewer complaints against Windsor police about abuse of authority last year than there were the year before, according to the professional standards branch. In a report that went before the...
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Residents ramp up pressure to get petcoke removed from riverfront
Public pressure continues to ramp up on getting rid of the massive black piles of petroleum coke on Detroit’s riverfront as residents across the border staged an overnight vigil and then Monday morning...
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Windsor airport workers reject tentative deal
Workers at Windsor International Airport rejected a tentative contract offer on Monday. “We’re considering our next move,” said Lynn Meston, the Public Service Alliance of Canada negotiator for the...
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Amherstburg begins ‘dialogue’ on financial situation
Amherstburg’s director of corporate services began a “dialogue” with council Monday about its financial situation and urged council to slow down and take a second look at adding to its debt load. Val...
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Parking ticket appeals will avoid going to court
Windsorites eager to fight their parking tickets will soon no longer have to go to court and argue before a judge to appeal their fines. But in establishing a cheaper administrative penalty system to...
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Limiting number of garbage bags proposed
Limits on garbage bags, having twice monthly garbage pickup and recycling food waste are three proposals that might be implemented by the waste authority at its July meeting. While the Essex-Windsor...
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Whatever you call them, mayflies are in decline this year
When mayflies swarm your front porch, crunch under your feet or fly into your hair it is difficult to tell if they are in one of their less abundant years. But they likely are in a cyclical decline,...
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Ontario Government offers helping hand to crown ward students
The Ontario government has announced plans to expand and increase the support it offers for Crown wards pursuing a university education by offering free tuition across the province for all who qualify...
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