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Tecumseh man jailed for sexual advances toward teen
A Tecumseh man will spend weekends in jail after being convicted of making sexual advances toward a 15-year-old boy. James Glendinning, 47, pleaded guilty to a charge of invitation to sexual touching....
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University of Windsor, CUPE meet with mediator
Officials with the University of Windsor and striking CUPE Local 1393 met with a provincial mediator Wednesday to see if they can get back to the bargaining table. Both sides say they want to return to...
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Chatham-Kent Police seize 440 marijuana plants from fields
Chatham-Kent police have seized more than 440 marijuana plants worth about $440,000 from cornfields across the sprawling municipality. The seizures were made at 15 different locations across...
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Car dealer Alex Bakir exonerated by adjudicator
A used car dealer implicated in a massive fraud investigation has been exonerated by a licence appeal tribunal that painted the accused man as a victim of a police “campaign.” Sahbi (Alex) Bakir,...
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Road Work notes: E.C. Row eastbound goes down to one lane starting Monday
E.C. Row Expressway goes down to one lane for eastbound traffic starting Monday between Jefferson Boulevard and Banwell Road. The lane reduction is necessary to allow road crews to do asphalt...
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City launches social media sites for byelection
The City of Windsor has launched Facebook and Twitter pages to keep voters updated on the looming byelection in Ward 7. The voting day is Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and people who wish to run for...
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Hundreds of alumni attend Patterson Collegiate’s 125th anniversary reunion
Even though the school was closed decades ago, hundreds of alumni gathered on Friday evening at the Caboto Club to celebrate their years at Patterson Collegiate, which would have turned 125 this year....
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Another strike likely averted at U of W
Another strike may be averted at the University of Windsor after CUPE Local 1001 and university negotiators reached a tentative deal Saturday morning. CUPE Local 1001 president Dave Montgomery said the...
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Updated: Missing man found outside Windsor
The 22-year-old male who went missing Saturday afternoon has been found, according to Windsor Police. The police were looking for a white male with black hair, who was last seen wearing a black hoodie,...
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Renovated Forest Glade Arena celebrated
From faded and dated to refreshed and renewed, dozens of local skaters celebrated a newly renovated Forest Glade Arena Saturday. “This has been a wonderful transformation,” said Lowe’s Canada acting...
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Odette School of Business unveil newly renovated south wing
The University of Windsor’s Odette School of Business unveiled a newly renovated south wing during opening ceremonies at the building on Saturday. With a $3 million donation from the L.L. Odette and...
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A new discovery for Tecumseh descendant
Patricia Shawnoo received a memorable gift on her 50th birthday – a gift she never expected. Shawnoo, a descendant of Chief Tecumseh, visited the town of Tecumseh for the first time in her life. What...
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New initiative to tackle tough problems in Glengarry neighbourhood
Organizers of a new initiative for the neighbourhood east of the casino — long troubled by blight, vacant lots and population flight — are hoping they can bring residents together to find solutions....
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Date set for closing arguments in Amherstburg officer’s police act hearing
Lawyers will present their closing arguments Dec. 4 in the Police Services Act hearing for Amherstburg police Const. Andrew Challans. Police Chief Tim Berthiaume said three days of testimony wrapped up...
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Windsor Regional, union, Subway make deal to run cafeteria
Cafeteria services at Windsor Regional Hospital will soon be operated by a third-party provider in the hopes of eliminating the cafeteria’s $300,000 operating deficit. “We were at a point where we...
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Truck company operator fined for illegally dumping waste products
The owner of a Leamington trucking firm was fined $4,500 and given three years probation Monday in Superior Court for dumping sludge waste at his own farm. Daniel Andrew Tiessen owns and operates North...
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Raise-a-Reader volunteers to hit the streets Thursday
With a goal of raising more than $23,000 for local literacy programs, volunteers will take to the streets Thursday morning to hawk a special edition of The Star. Beverly Becker, director of local...
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Windsorites love and hate traffic speed cushions
A year after snubbing their own experts’ advice, city council has now listened to the affected residents, and an east-side speed bump is being removed. Describing it as an eyesore that had no impact on...
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Enrolment better than forecast at Catholic board
Higher-than-expected enrolments, combined with retirements and leaves of absence, have meant that 151 of the 184 teachers issued layoff notices last May will get work with the Catholic school board...
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