WINDSOR, Ont. -- A local “clown doctor” who researches the effect humour has on patients has been recognized for his work at the University of Windsor.

Bernie Warren, a.k.a. Dr. Haven't-a-Clue, is a University of Windsor dramatic arts professor who was recognized this week for his efforts as a "clown doctor," working alongside health care teams in the community, promoting wellness for patients and their families through the use of music, improvisational play and humour.

WINDSOR, ONT. -- From pedestrians and passing cars to overgrown fields and protest signs, the street-level sights of Windsor circa June 2009 can now be virtually explored by web surfers.

Take a look at how Windsor looked, when Google Maps cruised through town taking photos during the municipal strike last summer.

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Windsor is the 20th most romantic city in Canada, says online retailer Amazon.ca.

NEIL BOWEN QMI Agency A young man who grudgingly admitted possessing stolen property was jailed 60 days Monday in Sarnia court. Aaron Furstenau, 23, of Walpole Island, pleaded guilty to possession of stolen video game equipment and oxycontin while violating a probation order Jan.[...]

BOB BOUGHNER QMI Agency Planning to go ice fishing this weekend? If so, there will be no need for Ontarians to purchase a fishing licence. As part of Family Day Weekend, the government is exempting the need for licences from Feb.[...]

Save Our Sydenham Committee officials are thrilled by assurance there are no plans to close the emergency department at Sydenham campus in Wallaceburg. The assurance was received Friday in the form of an e-mail to SOS chairman Jeff Wesley from Gary Switzer, CEO of the Erie St.[...]

Port Lambton and Sombra are not as dead as they used to be. The communities used to be huge dead zones when it came to Internet broadband service. St. Clair Township clerk John Demars said it's getting better.[...]

As I've stated in this space before, I have a couple of fears. I have a fear of bears. I also have a fear of singing in public. It is a different animal altogether. I have a lousy voice.[...]

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Leamington Police are probing a possible murder on Bennie Ave Wednesday. Leamington Police are investigating the murder of a woman believed to be in her mid to late 30s, following a domestic incident around noon on Wednesday.

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Leamington Police are investigating the murder of a woman believed to be in her mid to late 30s, following a domestic incident around noon on Wednesday.

AMHERSTBURG — Amherstburg police have completed their investigation into a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred Dec. 7 at approximately 5:45 p.m. The investigation concludes that the young person driving the vehicle who accidentally struck 17-year-old Susanne Pucovsky will not face charges.[...]

AMHERSTBURG — Amherstburg police have upgraded the charges against an 18-year-old Amherstburg man in relation to a fatal snowmobile crash Jan. 10. The accused now faces a charge of impaired driving causing death.[...]

AMHERSTBURG — The Amherstburg Stars midget major hockey team OMHA quarterfinals after eliminating the St Thomas Stars three-games-to-one in their second round series. The series concluded Sunday in St.[...]

AMHERSTBURG — The Novice Majors continued their winning ways into the first round of the OMHA playdowns by eliminating the St. Thomas Stars over the past two weekends. The Novice Majors started the series at home last Saturday and skated away with a 6-3 win.[...]

AMHERSTBURG — The Amherstburg Stars midget major team have taken a two games to one series lead over St. Thomas in the second round of OMHA playdowns. Amherstburg won 4-3 Saturday night at home and 3-0 Friday night in St.[...]

If left unchecked, Toronto's budget deficit could hit $1.2 billion by 2019, warns the Toronto Board of Trade.

The head of Adam Giambrone’s campaign says the young TTC chair is having “a painful day” but doesn’t think his admission of an “inappropriate relationship” with a university student will kill his dream of being Toronto’s mayor.

Mayoral candidate Adam Giambrone has admitted he had an inappropriate relationship with a young woman.

Dealing with foul-mouthed riders is no picnic for TTC workers, and not being able to use a ticket paid for in cash is enough to make any passenger hot under the collar.

Nuclear power plants in Pickering and Darlington have different futures under a proposal now being finalized, the Star has learned.

Toronto Argonauts co-owners David Cynamon and Howard Sokolowski have completed an agreement to sell the franchise to B.C. Lions owner David Braley.

Toronto police have arrested four teens in an attempted armed robbery of another youth near Coxwell Avenue and Gerrard Street in the east end.

The funeral for Brendan Burke, son of the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager, Brian Burke, took place in Canton, Mass., on Tuesday.

A civil lawsuit stemming from a scuffle between outrageous celebrity blogger Perez Hilton and a manager for the Black Eyed Peas has been dropped.

Premier Dalton McGuinty will prorogue the Ontario legislature briefly, although the break isn't expected to start until after next week.

The Ottawa Senators notched their 12th win in the last 13 games with a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the visiting Calgary Flames on Tuesday.

Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff accused the Conservative government of having no plan of action to deal with a medical isotope shortage expected to worsen later this month.

The City of Ottawa is considering a 10 per cent increase for water and sewer rates this year.

Police in Ottawa have arrested a man and a woman in connection with a Monday afternoon bank robbery in Ottawa's east end.

The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, now under the baton of Canadian conducting superstar Yannick Nézet-Séguin, begins its first tour of Canada later this month.

There were no injuries in a downtown fire in Stayner Tuesday afternoon. Fire broke out at the building housing One Stop Realty Inc. in downtown Stayner at about 3 p.m.[...]

A building fire has prompted the closure of Highway 26 through Stayner. The Clearview Fire Department is battling a fire at One Stop Realty on Main Street. The highway has been closed between Perri Street and Airport Road.[...]

A man was taken to Royal Victoria Hospital with minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle in downtown Barrie. Barrie police Sgt. Valerie Gates said the patient was "conscious and breathing" when he was taken away by paramedics.[...]

TORONTO - Ontario's welfare caseload continued to climb in December despite signs of a tentative economic recovery. More than 440,700 Ontarians depended on social assistance - an increase of 1.6 per cent, or almost 7,000 recipients from November 2009.[...]

Canadian Forces brass and rank-and-file were reeling from the shock of a highranking officer charged with multiple counts of murder and rape, but experts doubt it will be a black mark for the military.[...]