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Oklahoma tornado 'heavy reminder' for Windsor-Essex

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:10:08 -0400

Always prepare for the worst. That's the advice of Essex County's emergency management coordinator in light of the massive tornado that levelled parts of Moore, Okla., Monday.

Ottawa Street under construction for 'long-term gain'

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:51:51 -0400

Businesses on Ottawa Street are operating in a construction zone. But many say the inconvenience will be worth it in the end.

Windsor council to rule on giant Canadian flag on waterfront

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:26:29 -0400

Windsor city council is expected to decide tonight whether to allow a giant Canadian flag to be raised at the foot of Ouellette Avenue, facing the Detroit skyline.

Windsor-Essex students at national gay-straight alliance summit

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:50:21 -0400

More than 25 members of gay-straight alliances in Windsor-Essex were in Toronto this weekend for OUTShine, Canada's first national GSA summit.

Fire destroys historic church in Eastern Townships

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:39:16 -0400

Residents of Windsor, Que. are mourning the loss of a 19th-century church that was a historic part of their community.

Ontario casinos to pay host municipalities more money

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:40:34 -0400

The Ontario government on Friday announced a new to determine the fee municipalities receive for hosting an OLG gaming facility.

No air quality concerns following Grace Hospital fire

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:39:04 -0400

There are no air quality concerns following Friday afternoon's fire at the old Grace Hospital site, the city's acting chief fire prevention officer said.

Ontario mayoral candidate changes name to Bacon Man

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:29:11 -0400

The Bacon Man is back. Ernie Lamont is running for mayor.

Turtle hit by car airlifted 400 km for medical care

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:44:41 -0400

A snapping turtle injured by a car in Ontario has been airlifted more than 400 kilometres to an animal hospital, and is now on a slow road to recovery.

Horwath offers no hint on budget approval in Windsor

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:03:26 -0400

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is still not prepared to say whether she will trigger an election while speaking to the chamber of commerce.