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Man turns himself in to police after allegedly pointing firearm at cabbie
Windsor police say the 20-year-old male, who allegedly pointed a firearm at a cab driver early Saturday morning, has turned himself in. Police had been searching for the man, who got into an argument...
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Windsor’s Korean community grateful for Canadian veterans’ efforts (Updated)
Local Korean War veteran Henry Martinak said celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Korean War armistice is a proud moment for many Canadians who weren’t always appreciated for their efforts. “It’s...
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Diplomats ramp up job action; accuse Clement of bad faith bargaining
OTTAWA – Canada’s striking foreign-service officers have escalated their job action to 15 major embassies after an attempt to seek binding arbitration with the federal government broke down Friday. The...
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Swarm of 30,000 bees attack North Texas couple, kill 2 miniature horses
PANTEGO, Texas – A swarm of about 30,000 bees attacked a North Texas couple as they exercised their miniature horses, stinging the animals so many times they died. Kristen Beauregard, 44, was stung...
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UPDATED: Social media a key factor in catching young arsonists
With two young offenders in custody and a warrant issued for a third suspect in relation to Thursday night’s suspected arson at 3001 Dougall Ave., the Windsor police said social media played a key role...
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French police: Estimated $53M in jewels stolen from hotel in Cannes
By Thomas Adamson, The Associated Press PARIS – A staggering $53 million worth of jewels and diamonds were stolen Sunday from the Carlton Intercontinental Hotel in Cannes, in one of the biggest French...
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American attacked by polar bear in Labrador being treated in Montreal
LA PRESSE CANADIENNE MONTREAL — An American backpacker attacked by a polar bear on Wednesday in a park in northern Labrador is recovering in a Montreal hospital. Matt Dyer, a lawyer from Lewiston, Me.,...
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Updated: Six teens, 13-17, dead in submerged car in Sask.
LASHBURN, Sask. – Dalbert Attfield had hope that his 15-year-old son was still alive when the Mounties asked him and his wife to drive down the highway to the next Saskatchewan town so they could meet...
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Cancer something ‘you want to run down,’ survivor says at running event
For runner Allan Malcolm, facing cancer is a lot like running a race. “It’s all about wanting to persevere and beat it,” Malcolm said before he set out on a 5K run during the Running From Cancer event...
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LaSalle’s Eh Team takes off at Red Bull Flugtag
Homemade flying machines took to the sky — or straight into the Ottawa River — outside the Canadian Museum of Civilization on Saturday. LaSalle’’s Eh Team, comprised of Paul Atherton, Greg Martin and...
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Job action to shut down services at 15 Canadian embassies around the globe
By Fiona Buchanan, Postmedia News OTTAWA — Canadian foreign-service officers are poised to withdraw services at 15 embassies worldwide starting Monday in the most substantial action the union has...
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Overcrowding in Ontario jails at six-year high, sparking violence behind bars
By Will Campbell, The Canadian Press TORONTO – Nearly half of Ontario’s jails are overcrowded, a six-year high that sees cells meant for two people at times hold three or more as the province...
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U.S. authorities stop Justin Bieber tour bus at Ambassador Bridge, seize drugs
U.S. authorities stopped a Justin Bieber tour bus Sunday at the Ambassador Bridge, seizing marijuana and drug paraphernalia, according to celebrity gossip website TMZ. The website quotes Chief Customs...
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T.O. police chief promises answers in cop shooting of young man (with video)
TORONTO — Toronto police will do everything they can to answer all the questions surrounding the “tragic” death of a young man shot by officers over the weekend, Chief Bill Blair said Monday. Sammy...
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Illegally posted signs could be costly for Gill campaign
One of the big three byelection contenders could be facing hefty fines if his campaign aides don’t quit illegally placing signs on public property, a city official said Monday. Mark Winterton of...
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Leamington hospital seeks public input on mental health programs
Leamington District Memorial Hospital is surveying residents for ways to improve its mental health and addictions services. To determine new priorities, the hospital is inviting residents of...
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Francis in Europe to sell sporting world on Windsor
Build it and they will come — and to ensure the latter, Mayor Eddie Francis is halfway around the world, drumming up business for Windsor’s almost-completed Family Aquatic Complex. In his latest...
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Gill confident despite grim numbers
Windsor-Tecumseh candidate Jeewen Gill said he’s staying positive despite poll results released Friday that slot him in last place out of Ontario’s three main parties. “I’m still confident we are going...
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21-year-old man dies in dirt bike mishap near Wallaceburg
A 21-year-old male is dead after a crash on a dirt bike near Wallaceburg on Sunday afternoon. Emergency responders were contacted about an accident in Dover Township shortly after 3:15 p.m. The...
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Tunnel’s U.S. side may soon be under control of Bermuda-based financial firm
Bankruptcy proceedings are already moving quickly in a New York courtroom for American Roads LLC — the company which controls the U.S. side of the Windsor-Detroit tunnel. American Roads on Friday...
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