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Frank Chauvin’s Haitian orphanage inches toward completion
Frank Chauvin is learning an important and costly lesson about building a new orphanage in Haiti to replace the one damaged beyond repair in the country’s 2010 earthquake: It’s best not to set...
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Heinz delay holds plant’s future in limbo
While Heinz waits to decide what to do with its Leamington plant, the delay is handcuffing efforts to find it a new role, say a pair of economic development officers. Heinz has fielded more than 30...
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University of Windsor prof makes Twitter mandatory
Most teachers would be annoyed by students tweeting during class. But one University of Windsor professor not only encourages it — he’s made it mandatory. “I thought there had to be some advantage to...
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OPP officer charged for rear-ending vehicle
A veteran OPP officer has been ticketed for driving her cruiser into the rear of a vehicle ahead of her. OPP said Const. Amanda Allen — a member of Essex County OPP for 24 years — was heading south on...
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Catholic school board turns $2.3M deficit into $5.4M surplus
The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board has turned what was projected to be a $2.3 million deficit this fiscal year into a $5.4 million surplus thanks to extensive cost-cutting measures...
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Winter to bring weather that swings wildly month-by-month: Meteorologist
TORONTO – Canadians are being warned to expect wild swings in the weather this winter, giving each month of the season its own “distinct personality.” The Weather Network is forecasting periods of...
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Fundraiser for Philippine typhoon victims to happen Friday at Boom Boom Room
There will be a fundraiser this Friday at the Boom Boom Room to help survivors of the recent super typhoon that slammed the Philippines. S.C Entertainment Group is hosting the event, which will run...
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Shoppers Drug Mart robbery suspect charged
Security camera image from the Shoppers in Essex. The Essex man who turned himself in after allegedly trying to rob a Shoppers Drug Mart over the weekend is facing four charges. Ryan Jeavons, 29, has...
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Windsor man faces nine child porn charges
A 55-year-old man who lives in Windsor’s west end faces an array of charges related to child pornography. On Monday, officers raided a residence in the 3200 block of Linwood Place and seized a...
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Warren Buffett promises ‘generous’ severance packages to laid off Heinz workers
The more than 700 workers who will lose their jobs when ketchup maker H.J. Heinz closes its plant in Leamington next June can expect “very generous severance” packages, Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO...
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U of W approves pedestrian-friendly plan for main campus
The University of Windsor’s board of governors have approved Phase 1 of a plan that will gradually transform the main campus into a pedestrian-friendly, largely car-free zone. The first phase of the...
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Suspicious man asks child to take ride in Chatham
Chatham-Kent police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspicious man who accosted an eight-year-old boy. The incident happened Monday between 4 and 4:30 p.m. in the area of Delaware...
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University projects deficit because of tuition hike limit
The University of Windsor is going to have to look at cost-cutting measures as it grapples with a projected $1.8 million budget shortfall this year. President Alan Wildeman delivered the news at...
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Unpredictable winter predicted for Windsor-Essex
What to wear this winter: Just a scarf and a sweater? Waterproof boots? Or your heaviest parka? Even the professionals don’t know what to tell you. Elena Lappo of The Weather Network. “That will depend...
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Heinz closure may hurt United Way campaign
The pending closure of Heinz might prevent the local United Way campaign from reaching its $5.1-million goal — at a time when the charitable organization expects to provide more services in Leamington....
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Tilbury teen charged with assault after slap-for-money game goes wrong
An 18-year-old Tilbury high school student has been charged with assault causing bodily harm after a bizarre slapping scheme had dangerous consequences. Tilbury District High School logo. According to...
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Crews battle east end fire
Windsor fire crews were called a house fire in the city’s east end this morning. The fire broke out around 5 a.m. at 2621 Lloyd George Blvd and was quickly brought under control. There are no reported...
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Speculation rampant of possible meteorite strike in western Quebec region
MONTREAL – Social media sites lit up Tuesday evening with reports that a meteorite may have been seen and heard in the Montreal and Ottawa regions. Numerous people posted Twitter messages reporting a...
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Windsor’s penis bush vandal makes national headlines
City of Windsor parks director John Miceli is making national headlines for attempting to convince Windsor’s infamous ‘bushwhacker’ to put his artistic talents to better use. In a colorful Q and A with...
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