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Buying Canadian at the supermarket? It's more complicated than you think
The trade war triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs has been inspiring patriotic stances among customers at Canadian grocery stores, but buying only Canadian products isn't as simple as looking for a maple leaf — as Jim Kreski of Windsor, Ont., found out.
Art in the Park application form stirs ire of Windsor musicians
Working musicians in Windsor say they're disappointed by an online form that stated Art in the Park would prioritize performers willing to play the festival for free or at a minimal charge. But event organizers emphasize Art in the Park is a fundraiser for charitable causes.
Windsor's pothole problem is aggravated by the freeze-thaw weather. Is there anything you can do?
Windsor has a pothole problem. With the recent freeze-thaw winter conditions, more are popping up overnight. If you bear any damage from them, there's little recourse available for you at the City of Windsor.
Ontario Votes 2025
Ontario Votes 2025: Health care a priority among Chatham-Kent-Leamington candidates
Six candidates are seeking to represent the riding of Chatham-Kent-Leamington.
Hold off on permanent solutions to Twin Oaks traffic problem, says city report
Traffic patterns in the Twin Oaks business park are expected to normalize after the NextStar Energy site has begun operating in mid-2025, according to the City of Windsor. But Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie says immediate action is needed.
YMCA to move into University of Windsor's downtown campus
The ground floor of the University of Windsor's building at 300 Ouellette Ave. will be the new home of the downtown Windsor YMCA's newcomer settlement and learning services.
Pedestrian dead in Tuesday night crash on Twin Oaks Drive
Windsor police say a 47-year-old woman was killed by a pickup truck on the roadway leading into the Twin Oaks business park on the evening of Jan. 21.
Former student trustee chosen to fill English public board vacancy
It was only three years ago that Malek Mekawi was a high school student under the Greater Essex County District School Board — which he now joins as a trustee to replace Sarah Cipkar, who left the board in November citing personal and professional commitments.
Meet the man on a quest to review every pizzeria in Windsor-Essex
For the past year, Mike Zakoor of LaSalle, Ont., has been posting pizza reviews on his Instagram account, Shredded Pep. It's his record of his ongoing quest to try every pizzeria in the Windsor-Essex region.
Special Olympics powerlifter to be honoured with team jump at LaSalle police's first polar plunge
A team of polar plungers will celebrate Special Olympics athlete Austin Clapp by jumping into freezing cold water on Jan. 23. That's the date of the first polar plunge event to be hosted by LaSalle police.