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50 known cases of Parvovirus in Windsor, but case numbers are levelling off
Animal Welfare Services (AWS) has seen a slight increase in the total number of animals exhibiting signs of parvovirus in the Windsor area, but the province says the number of animals taken into care by AWS has levelled off since the last week of December.
Ontario launches new border security measures in wake of Trump tariff threats
The Ontario government says it has launched its own border security measures aimed at preventing illegal border crossings and cross-border transporting of illegal guns and drugs.
Windsor-Essex Christmas bird counters spot a rare blackbird — and a few different owls
Christmas bird counts in the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent areas have so far turned up numerous owl sightings, a rare glimpse of a yellow-headed blackbird and a first-ever sighting of a sparrow common to the prairies.
Broadband service has arrived on Pelee Island. Residents say it means opportunities for work, entertainment
Some residents of Pelee Island have been connected to broadband for the first time this month after a fibre optic connection to the mainland was laid in September.
Windsor, Ont., widow says husband died after law enforcement mistook medical emergency for drunkenness
A Windsor woman says her husband is dead after Canada Border Services Agency officials and Windsor Police Service officers mistook his symptoms of medical distress for drunkenness and arrested and detained him without offering medical attention.
St. Clair College bucks Ontario trend by projecting $10M increased budget surplus
Despite a provincial tuition freeze and federal restrictions on international student visas, St. Clair College says it will exceed its projected surplus for the 2024-2025 fiscal year by an estimated $10 million.
Developer behind $200M LaSalle commercial complex 'excited' to see it move forward
The developer behind a proposed new commercial development that’s slated to bring a Food Basics, McDonald’s, Tim Hortons and other services to the Town of LaSalle says it’s exciting to have reached a milestone in the project, which is set to begin construction in early 2025.
U.S. developer and city end legal battle over Windsor's former Grace hospital site
The City of Windsor and the company that had sought to turn the old Grace Hospital site into student housing have jointly announced an end to their legal battle over the development.
Trump tariffs hard to navigate but Canada can take action, Windsor and auto leaders say
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says he’s taking seriously U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods.
Riverfest Elora and Summerfolk say their heads are still above water after a rainy weekend
Two music festivals that had to cancel shows due to torrential rains this past weekend say they still have their heads above water financially and they expect to return next year to celebrate milestone anniversaries.