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Purse statching injures women, 65
A 65 year old women was treated at hospital Sunday, after a purse snatching on Wyandotte St. East. The victim was approached by a white male on an older looking mountain bike Sunday around 11:00 am, in the 900 block of Wyandotte St. East. The man grabbed a purse hanging from the women's shou...
A 65 year old women was treated at hospital Sunday, after a purse snatching on Wyandotte St. East. The victim was approached by a white male on an older looking mountain bike Sunday around 11:00 am, in the 900 block of Wyandotte St. East. The man grabbed a purse hanging from the women's shou...
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Local film maker just getting started
Dylan Pearce is a man on a mission to find the best way to tell a story. After the loss of his father in high school, Pearce jumped into the arts to escape his sorrow. Eventually Pearce found himself enrolled in the University of Windsor's Communication program with a dream of one day becomeing a ...
Dylan Pearce is a man on a mission to find the best way to tell a story. After the loss of his father in high school, Pearce jumped into the arts to escape his sorrow. Eventually Pearce found himself enrolled in the University of Windsor's Communication program with a dream of one day becomeing a ...
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Arrival of Women Dealmaker for Windsor's Success
I say Windsor, but really, there are no city limits when talking about its history. The story of Windsor and the story of Detroit are the same up until 1783. Today we’re separated by an international border, but three hundred years ago there was just two kilometres of calm water- the northern ...
I say Windsor, but really, there are no city limits when talking about its history. The story of Windsor and the story of Detroit are the same up until 1783. Today we’re separated by an international border, but three hundred years ago there was just two kilometres of calm water- the northern ...
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Drive by shooting leaves one injured.
Windsor police are looking for a white Oldsmobile Aurora or Alero, with a licence plate ending with 176. The vehicle, along with its black male drive and white male passenger are being sought after a drive by shooting on the corner of Chippawa and Baby Streets Thursday. The shooting which shook...
Windsor police are looking for a white Oldsmobile Aurora or Alero, with a licence plate ending with 176. The vehicle, along with its black male drive and white male passenger are being sought after a drive by shooting on the corner of Chippawa and Baby Streets Thursday. The shooting which shook...
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2 arrested after drive by shooting
Two women have been arrested after a drive-by shooting in the city's west side. And Police are seeking a third, male suspect. The two women, 15 and 19 years old, face charges of attempted murder and obstructing police in the shooting of 21 year old Dimitrius Porter near the corner of Chippewa...
Two women have been arrested after a drive-by shooting in the city's west side. And Police are seeking a third, male suspect. The two women, 15 and 19 years old, face charges of attempted murder and obstructing police in the shooting of 21 year old Dimitrius Porter near the corner of Chippewa...
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Saving The Pantry
Welcome to another installment of The Shopping Cart. Ever wonder why some people spend time in their pantry or cupboards? I used to. I wondered how someone could be so anal about their canned goods, and why the freezer was such high priority. Now that I am the one doing it, I realize the importan...
Welcome to another installment of The Shopping Cart. Ever wonder why some people spend time in their pantry or cupboards? I used to. I wondered how someone could be so anal about their canned goods, and why the freezer was such high priority. Now that I am the one doing it, I realize the importan...
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This Week In Windsor
Now that the students are back at school, spending time outdoors is becoming less and less common. I picked a few outdoor events for this reason. Get off your back sides and get moving! There are only a few short months before the snow starts falling and you'll wish you could enjoy this sort of weat...
Now that the students are back at school, spending time outdoors is becoming less and less common. I picked a few outdoor events for this reason. Get off your back sides and get moving! There are only a few short months before the snow starts falling and you'll wish you could enjoy this sort of weat...
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Whatever It Was; It was fantastic
When the lights came up at Lakeshore Cinemas Wednesday night, the sold out crowd was on their feet and applauding. And as a rare occasion in the City of Windsor, the Director, Writer, and lead actors were there to see it happen. Whatever It Was is the second feature film release from director, a...
When the lights came up at Lakeshore Cinemas Wednesday night, the sold out crowd was on their feet and applauding. And as a rare occasion in the City of Windsor, the Director, Writer, and lead actors were there to see it happen. Whatever It Was is the second feature film release from director, a...
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White powder draws Hazmat teams
A mysterious white powder was responsible for a full hazmat response from emergency services on Thursday evening at the Canada Post processing plant. Emergency crews responded to a call at the Walker Rd. plant after a driver of a mail truck was exposed to the yet unidentified substance. Full haz...
A mysterious white powder was responsible for a full hazmat response from emergency services on Thursday evening at the Canada Post processing plant. Emergency crews responded to a call at the Walker Rd. plant after a driver of a mail truck was exposed to the yet unidentified substance. Full haz...
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Chicken Crostini
Chicken Crostini: Makes approx 30 30g servings 30 thin slices of bread 6 small chicken breasts 2 tsp Cajun spice 125 ml oil 1 onion (sliced for caramelizing) 100 ml olive oil 40g grated applewood smoked cheddar cheese 60ml smoked mustard Method of Preparation: 1: Marinate chicken ...
Chicken Crostini: Makes approx 30 30g servings 30 thin slices of bread 6 small chicken breasts 2 tsp Cajun spice 125 ml oil 1 onion (sliced for caramelizing) 100 ml olive oil 40g grated applewood smoked cheddar cheese 60ml smoked mustard Method of Preparation: 1: Marinate chicken ...
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Windsorite Returns With Fresh Perspective
Having recently moved back to this fair city, I find my perception of Windsor has drastically changed. I can meander down Riverside Drive and despite the bumps and bends, or maybe because of them, I’m able to appreciate the beauty and recognize the potential in what I used to call “The A...
Having recently moved back to this fair city, I find my perception of Windsor has drastically changed. I can meander down Riverside Drive and despite the bumps and bends, or maybe because of them, I’m able to appreciate the beauty and recognize the potential in what I used to call “The A...
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Ford looking for a new deal
Ford Motor Company and the CAW are set to meet today to discuss making the company more competitive. The company requested the meeting to discuss a possible renegotiation of current contract in order to level the playing field with GM and Chrysler who both renegotiated their deals earlier this year...
Ford Motor Company and the CAW are set to meet today to discuss making the company more competitive. The company requested the meeting to discuss a possible renegotiation of current contract in order to level the playing field with GM and Chrysler who both renegotiated their deals earlier this year...
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Week 9: Small Successes
Hello everyone, My name is Marco Ciotoli and I am a certified full-time personal trainer at Refine Fitness Studio (best new business 2009). I will be taking over the weekly articles and advice column for Mike Bates from here on in. I have had the opportunity to meet and talk with Anthony about his ...
Hello everyone, My name is Marco Ciotoli and I am a certified full-time personal trainer at Refine Fitness Studio (best new business 2009). I will be taking over the weekly articles and advice column for Mike Bates from here on in. I have had the opportunity to meet and talk with Anthony about his ...
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Week 9: What happened?
Where's the column been? I was actually a little bit surprised at how many times I was asked this question over the last three weeks. Turns out there are quite a few of you who look forward to reading about this journey each week and I thank you all for that. Now, on to the explaination. When we...
Where's the column been? I was actually a little bit surprised at how many times I was asked this question over the last three weeks. Turns out there are quite a few of you who look forward to reading about this journey each week and I thank you all for that. Now, on to the explaination. When we...
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OPP putting forth maximum effort
The Essex County OPP are pulling out all the stops this Labour Day long weekend, targeting aggressive drivers and marine operators, those not wearing seat belts or marine safety equipment, and people who drink and drive on both land and sea. “Our officers have had to investigate far too many ...
The Essex County OPP are pulling out all the stops this Labour Day long weekend, targeting aggressive drivers and marine operators, those not wearing seat belts or marine safety equipment, and people who drink and drive on both land and sea. “Our officers have had to investigate far too many ...
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Welcome Inside The Cart
Have you ever had a hard time finding the deals from the local grocers or reatilers? I think we all have. Taking the time to filter through all of them can be tedious. So can visiting all of the websites. Today, we make that easier! I look through flyers. All of the time. Looking for the lat...
Have you ever had a hard time finding the deals from the local grocers or reatilers? I think we all have. Taking the time to filter through all of them can be tedious. So can visiting all of the websites. Today, we make that easier! I look through flyers. All of the time. Looking for the lat...
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Lewenza calls for more worker protection
Government must work to strengthen laws to protect workers during future economic downturns says CAW president Ken Lewenza. While economists predict better economic times drawing near, Lewenza says the impact from this years economic slump will be felt for months or years to come. “The reces...
Government must work to strengthen laws to protect workers during future economic downturns says CAW president Ken Lewenza. While economists predict better economic times drawing near, Lewenza says the impact from this years economic slump will be felt for months or years to come. “The reces...
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I, Heart films in Windsor
University of Windsor Alumni Navin Ramaswarn will begin shooting scenes for his next film in and around Windsor this weekend. The 29 year old, now based out of Toronto will be in the area as he directs his latest short, I, Heart. “I'm very excited to shoot in Windsor again.” said Rama...
University of Windsor Alumni Navin Ramaswarn will begin shooting scenes for his next film in and around Windsor this weekend. The 29 year old, now based out of Toronto will be in the area as he directs his latest short, I, Heart. “I'm very excited to shoot in Windsor again.” said Rama...
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This Week in Windsor
Welcome to the newest column here at Windsor Insider! This weekly feature will bring you my top choices of community events in Windsor and Essex County. I have been in charge of the Events page on this site for a few months now, and the time has come to feature several of the best events every week....
Welcome to the newest column here at Windsor Insider! This weekly feature will bring you my top choices of community events in Windsor and Essex County. I have been in charge of the Events page on this site for a few months now, and the time has come to feature several of the best events every week....
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Harrow Fair brings food, fun and farm animals
Today marks the kick off of one of the area's longest running events, the Harrow Fair. Exhibition judging starts this morning at 9 am, with gates opening to the general public at 1 pm. Plenty of livestock, hand crafted goods, fresh baked pies and down home country style will be available to visito...
Today marks the kick off of one of the area's longest running events, the Harrow Fair. Exhibition judging starts this morning at 9 am, with gates opening to the general public at 1 pm. Plenty of livestock, hand crafted goods, fresh baked pies and down home country style will be available to visito...
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Public transit for the county set to be discussed
Essex County Council is taking the first steps in determining if a public transit system makes sense for the region, and they want your help. Public meetings on September 29 and 30 are scheduled to discuss issues involving routes, destinations, and populations. County C.A.O. Brian Gregg says the m...
Essex County Council is taking the first steps in determining if a public transit system makes sense for the region, and they want your help. Public meetings on September 29 and 30 are scheduled to discuss issues involving routes, destinations, and populations. County C.A.O. Brian Gregg says the m...
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Ward Changes could affect more than the election
Members of the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board want to know how they will be effected by the changes to the ward system in the city next year. There is a fear that when the city changes to a 10 ward system, some districts may be left with to many, or to few schools, and the nu...
Members of the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board want to know how they will be effected by the changes to the ward system in the city next year. There is a fear that when the city changes to a 10 ward system, some districts may be left with to many, or to few schools, and the nu...
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Baileys Creme Brulee
12- 6oz servings 15 egg yolks 1L 35% cream 250 ml bailey’s liquor 120g white sugar Pinch of salt 1tsp honey 25ml turbinado sugar for caramelizing top Method of Preparation: 1: In small pot heat cream and bailey’s until warm 2: Ina medium bowl combine sugar, salt, honey, egg yol...
12- 6oz servings 15 egg yolks 1L 35% cream 250 ml bailey’s liquor 120g white sugar Pinch of salt 1tsp honey 25ml turbinado sugar for caramelizing top Method of Preparation: 1: In small pot heat cream and bailey’s until warm 2: Ina medium bowl combine sugar, salt, honey, egg yol...
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City's largest dog park about to open
Dog owners in the city are happy to hear that the third and largest dog park is about to open. Optimist-Memorial Park, on Ypres Boulevard, Between Elsmere & Gladstone Ave, is slated to open a three acre large, fenced in area where dog owners can play with thier pets leash free. The project cou...
Dog owners in the city are happy to hear that the third and largest dog park is about to open. Optimist-Memorial Park, on Ypres Boulevard, Between Elsmere & Gladstone Ave, is slated to open a three acre large, fenced in area where dog owners can play with thier pets leash free. The project cou...
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Crafting Locally with Christine Rideout-Arkell
Christine Rideout-Arkell has an eye for local art. What's more, she has an interest in sharing it with the community. "Though I haven't yet acquired artistic talent of my own, I am an admirer of others' talents," says Christine. Christine Rideout-Arkell is a creative person with a...
Christine Rideout-Arkell has an eye for local art. What's more, she has an interest in sharing it with the community. "Though I haven't yet acquired artistic talent of my own, I am an admirer of others' talents," says Christine. Christine Rideout-Arkell is a creative person with a...
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Bringing the Zoo to You
By trade, Mike Testani is a pharmaceutical sales rep. But on the side, he fulfills his love for animals with a program of his own. Mike Testani created Zoo 2 You, an animal outreach program, a few years ago to accomodate his love for animals and children. Born and raised in the South Windso...
By trade, Mike Testani is a pharmaceutical sales rep. But on the side, he fulfills his love for animals with a program of his own. Mike Testani created Zoo 2 You, an animal outreach program, a few years ago to accomodate his love for animals and children. Born and raised in the South Windso...
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Inglourious Basterds: This Time Tarantino Shines
Starring: Brad Pitt, Melanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz and Eli Roth Directed By: Quentin Tarantino Rated: 14A Running Time: 153 Minutes This entire week I have been dreading having to go to the theatre and watching Inglourious Basterds. I am not a Tar...
Starring: Brad Pitt, Melanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz and Eli Roth Directed By: Quentin Tarantino Rated: 14A Running Time: 153 Minutes This entire week I have been dreading having to go to the theatre and watching Inglourious Basterds. I am not a Tar...
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From Parent to Parent
Have you ever wondered where you can go to connect with other local Moms and families in Windsor and Essex County? In this day and age, what better place could there be than the Internet? In 2003, William and Elaine Jun were in the same position. They were looking to reach out to other parents in t...
Have you ever wondered where you can go to connect with other local Moms and families in Windsor and Essex County? In this day and age, what better place could there be than the Internet? In 2003, William and Elaine Jun were in the same position. They were looking to reach out to other parents in t...
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Pan-Roasted Sea Bass in Shredded Potato
Pan-Roasted Sea Bass in Shredded Potato with Red Pepper, Goat Cheese and Ginger Custard For the Sea Bass: 2 6oz filet seasoned sea bass (skin removed) 1 shredded potato (peeling is optional) 1 egg 50g AP flour 250ml 35% heavy cream 125ml champagne 2g baking soda 50ml melted bu...
Pan-Roasted Sea Bass in Shredded Potato with Red Pepper, Goat Cheese and Ginger Custard For the Sea Bass: 2 6oz filet seasoned sea bass (skin removed) 1 shredded potato (peeling is optional) 1 egg 50g AP flour 250ml 35% heavy cream 125ml champagne 2g baking soda 50ml melted bu...
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Week Five: Getting Back into the Swing of Things
After a brief time away, this week was back to the grindstone as it were, and the week started out well. Getting back to the grind actually led to some significant improvements. My treadmill work is not only seeing slightly longer times, but now, at the suggestion of Mike over at Refine Fi...
After a brief time away, this week was back to the grindstone as it were, and the week started out well. Getting back to the grind actually led to some significant improvements. My treadmill work is not only seeing slightly longer times, but now, at the suggestion of Mike over at Refine Fi...
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District 9: This Movie Lives Up to the Hype
Starring: Sharlto Copley and David James Directed by: Neill Blomkamp Rated: 14A Running Time: 112 Minutes Peter Jackson, who will forever be known for bringing Lord of the Rings to the screen, presents another fantastic tale. However, this time it isn't about ...
Starring: Sharlto Copley and David James Directed by: Neill Blomkamp Rated: 14A Running Time: 112 Minutes Peter Jackson, who will forever be known for bringing Lord of the Rings to the screen, presents another fantastic tale. However, this time it isn't about ...
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Denial with Daniel Bombardier
Local artist Daniel Bombardier breathes life into his art. Although he has moved around a fair bit to places like Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Halifax, Windsor is still home to this talented artist. Daniel, the eldest of five in a loving French-Canadian home, has two brothers and two sisters. He ...
Local artist Daniel Bombardier breathes life into his art. Although he has moved around a fair bit to places like Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Halifax, Windsor is still home to this talented artist. Daniel, the eldest of five in a loving French-Canadian home, has two brothers and two sisters. He ...
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Better is Best
Going from the luxury of daily living to being confined within the four white walls of a hospital room is nothing short of misery. Change is never easy, but the changes that accompany cancer are exhausting. Transition to Betterness (T2B) aims to bring comfort to cancer patients and to entertain chil...
Going from the luxury of daily living to being confined within the four white walls of a hospital room is nothing short of misery. Change is never easy, but the changes that accompany cancer are exhausting. Transition to Betterness (T2B) aims to bring comfort to cancer patients and to entertain chil...
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Ossobucco with Gorgonzola Polenta
Ossobucco with Gorgonzola Polenta 2 veal shanks, 1 inch thick (approx 4-6 oz) 2 carrots, medium dice 2 celery stalks, medium dice 1 white onion, medium dice 1L brown stock 300ml red wine 300ml tomato puree (canned) ¼ lemon, cut in wedge 3 anchovies (optional) 120ml olive oil Metho...
Ossobucco with Gorgonzola Polenta 2 veal shanks, 1 inch thick (approx 4-6 oz) 2 carrots, medium dice 2 celery stalks, medium dice 1 white onion, medium dice 1L brown stock 300ml red wine 300ml tomato puree (canned) ¼ lemon, cut in wedge 3 anchovies (optional) 120ml olive oil Metho...
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Week 4: When Life Gets in the Way
My life in general is pretty busy, but this week, the regular hustle and bustle took the same kind of turn that happens to most people around this time of year. I went on vacation! OK, well not really a vacation. I went down to Florida this week to drive a friend home. But, it was close ...
My life in general is pretty busy, but this week, the regular hustle and bustle took the same kind of turn that happens to most people around this time of year. I went on vacation! OK, well not really a vacation. I went down to Florida this week to drive a friend home. But, it was close ...
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G.I. Joe Doesn't Rise Very High
Starring: Christopher Eccleston, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sienna Miller, Ray Park, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayans and Dennis Quaid Directed By: Stephen Sommers Rated: 14A Running Time: 118 minutes After the first Transformers movie took the box office by storm in 2007, ever...
Starring: Christopher Eccleston, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sienna Miller, Ray Park, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayans and Dennis Quaid Directed By: Stephen Sommers Rated: 14A Running Time: 118 minutes After the first Transformers movie took the box office by storm in 2007, ever...
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Homegrown Country with Crystal Gage
Crystal Gage is one of Windsor’s few, but cherished, local country singing talents. From a very young age, Crystal decided that singing was going to be her life’s work. When she was only eight years old and watching Star Search at home, she saw a young girl not very different from hersel...
Crystal Gage is one of Windsor’s few, but cherished, local country singing talents. From a very young age, Crystal decided that singing was going to be her life’s work. When she was only eight years old and watching Star Search at home, she saw a young girl not very different from hersel...
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Helping Hands
April 21, 2009, sparked a new beginning for Stacie and Chris Finn and their three children, but it was an unwelcome beginning to say the least. Fire broke out in their home on Bernard Rd. during the night. Stacie was startled from sleep by the smoke alarm and began screaming to alert her children an...
April 21, 2009, sparked a new beginning for Stacie and Chris Finn and their three children, but it was an unwelcome beginning to say the least. Fire broke out in their home on Bernard Rd. during the night. Stacie was startled from sleep by the smoke alarm and began screaming to alert her children an...
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Lobster Crab Soup with Stella Artois Syrup
Lobster Crab Soup with Stella Artois Syrup Lobster Crab Soup 12 cups water 2 cans lobster meat 1 can crab meat 2 medium white onions, diced 1 fennel bulb, diced 4 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 50mL olive oil 30 mL butter 500 mL heavy cream 125 mL Pernod liquor 1 s...
Lobster Crab Soup with Stella Artois Syrup Lobster Crab Soup 12 cups water 2 cans lobster meat 1 can crab meat 2 medium white onions, diced 1 fennel bulb, diced 4 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 50mL olive oil 30 mL butter 500 mL heavy cream 125 mL Pernod liquor 1 s...
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A Boutique that's Unique
Pamper your pet? If you're an animal lover, you may want to check out For Your Fur Kids. Located at 4126 Walker Road in Windsor, For Your Fur Kids offers all-natural, holistic pet foods and treats—a healthy alternative for your pet. Victor and Kathy Pundzuis opened For Your Fur Kids o...
Pamper your pet? If you're an animal lover, you may want to check out For Your Fur Kids. Located at 4126 Walker Road in Windsor, For Your Fur Kids offers all-natural, holistic pet foods and treats—a healthy alternative for your pet. Victor and Kathy Pundzuis opened For Your Fur Kids o...
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So Far, So Good
Very few people will see significant changes in their bodies without addressing their eating habits. One exercise session is easily wiped out by one milkshake, serving of dessert or extra helping of just about anything. In this example I am exclusively referring to total calories in and out. There a...
Very few people will see significant changes in their bodies without addressing their eating habits. One exercise session is easily wiped out by one milkshake, serving of dessert or extra helping of just about anything. In this example I am exclusively referring to total calories in and out. There a...
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Week Three: Quick Fix for a Broken You
About three years ago, I had decided that I wanted to make a change in my appearance. I found a doctor (I didn't have a family at the time) to get some advice on things I could do to make the change. Within 5 minutes of meeting this man, he was suggesting that I get laparoscopic gastric bypass sur...
About three years ago, I had decided that I wanted to make a change in my appearance. I found a doctor (I didn't have a family at the time) to get some advice on things I could do to make the change. Within 5 minutes of meeting this man, he was suggesting that I get laparoscopic gastric bypass sur...
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Funny People is Pretty Funny
Starring: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann and Eric Bana Directed By: Judd Apatow Rated: 14A Running Time: 146 minutes Judd Apatow, the director of 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up, brings his latest comedy to the screen this week and it reaches more to...
Starring: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann and Eric Bana Directed By: Judd Apatow Rated: 14A Running Time: 146 minutes Judd Apatow, the director of 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up, brings his latest comedy to the screen this week and it reaches more to...
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Expanding Art with Philip Chouinard
Local artist Philip Chouinard feels his art deep within his soul. Since high school, Philip has been intrigued by art and felt a certain passion for it. His art teacher back at St. Anne’s High School, before it was one of the largest schools in Essex County, taught him how to appreciate art fr...
Local artist Philip Chouinard feels his art deep within his soul. Since high school, Philip has been intrigued by art and felt a certain passion for it. His art teacher back at St. Anne’s High School, before it was one of the largest schools in Essex County, taught him how to appreciate art fr...
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To the Finish Line!
So you've had your picture taken, followed the developing process and waited for that brilliantly coloured photo of which you became the subject. Chyla Foreman captures some of Windsor's racing moments from behind the lens, where she is most comfortable. What began as an innocent photo fini...
So you've had your picture taken, followed the developing process and waited for that brilliantly coloured photo of which you became the subject. Chyla Foreman captures some of Windsor's racing moments from behind the lens, where she is most comfortable. What began as an innocent photo fini...
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Beef Carpaccio with White Chocolate Parfait
Beef Carpaccio served with white chocolate parfait with foie gras powder and white truffle oil salad, balsamic chocolate beef stock with duck breast, and double-baked chocolate brownie. Menu: Beef Carpaccio: 6 1oz pieces AAA beef tenderloin Marinade : 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp whi...
Beef Carpaccio served with white chocolate parfait with foie gras powder and white truffle oil salad, balsamic chocolate beef stock with duck breast, and double-baked chocolate brownie. Menu: Beef Carpaccio: 6 1oz pieces AAA beef tenderloin Marinade : 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp whi...
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What's the Scoop? It's Poop!
Mitchell Sturba, better known as "Mitch" to friends and family, resides in Windsor, Ontario. He is known for his quick wit and sarcasm, which he learned at a very young age. Mitchell's great sense of humour keeps the excitement flowing, but what Mitch wants flowing at the ag...
Mitchell Sturba, better known as "Mitch" to friends and family, resides in Windsor, Ontario. He is known for his quick wit and sarcasm, which he learned at a very young age. Mitchell's great sense of humour keeps the excitement flowing, but what Mitch wants flowing at the ag...
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Weekend In Review 20090725
Photos from the 2009 Martial Arts Expo and the Windsor Special Olympics....
Photos from the 2009 Martial Arts Expo and the Windsor Special Olympics....
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Getting Back on Track
It was obvious that this was a tough week for AJ when I asked some staff if they had seen him and one mentioned he was in late Wednesday night. I also knew the weekend would be especially tough with the event he was involved with. Poor AJ, right? Not quite. He is being given an opportunity here that...
It was obvious that this was a tough week for AJ when I asked some staff if they had seen him and one mentioned he was in late Wednesday night. I also knew the weekend would be especially tough with the event he was involved with. Poor AJ, right? Not quite. He is being given an opportunity here that...
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Week Two: Failure
I'm not going to lie. This was a rough week. Right out of the gate on Monday, I started my day not wanting to hit the gym. Lets face it, if going to the gym came naturally to me, I wouldn't be the physical specimen that I am in the first place. Despite my lack of motivation, I di...
I'm not going to lie. This was a rough week. Right out of the gate on Monday, I started my day not wanting to hit the gym. Lets face it, if going to the gym came naturally to me, I wouldn't be the physical specimen that I am in the first place. Despite my lack of motivation, I di...
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Coraline and Watchmen: Movies Worth Staying Home For
In my opinion, this week is one of those times where you may be better off watching a movie at home rather than at the theatre. This isn't because the theatrical releases are terrible, but because the DVD releases are so strong. This is mainly due to both Coraline and Watchmen coming to Bluray and D...
In my opinion, this week is one of those times where you may be better off watching a movie at home rather than at the theatre. This isn't because the theatrical releases are terrible, but because the DVD releases are so strong. This is mainly due to both Coraline and Watchmen coming to Bluray and D...
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Getting to Know Richy Nix
Richy Nix is definitely not someone who fears the improbable. A very driven singer, songwriter and producer, Richy puts himself out there and hopes for the best in all situations. One of the many talented musicians in and around Windsor, Richy has lived here all his life. He is a former student of&...
Richy Nix is definitely not someone who fears the improbable. A very driven singer, songwriter and producer, Richy puts himself out there and hopes for the best in all situations. One of the many talented musicians in and around Windsor, Richy has lived here all his life. He is a former student of&...
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Pay it Forward
Sara Bell is taking a stand in the community. The month of July this year marks a new beginning for Sara, as she opens the door to pay it forward. A downturn in the economy spurred Sara to aid mothers in need with the opening of The Clothing Closet. "I want to return the favor offered to me t...
Sara Bell is taking a stand in the community. The month of July this year marks a new beginning for Sara, as she opens the door to pay it forward. A downturn in the economy spurred Sara to aid mothers in need with the opening of The Clothing Closet. "I want to return the favor offered to me t...
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Peppercorn Encrusted Beef Tenderloin
Peppercorn Encrusted Beef Tenderloin With Smoked Mustard Flavoured Caramelized Onions And Shaved Apple Wood Smoked Cheddar Cheese 12oz beef tenderloin cleaned diced into cube size 6 tbsp cracked black pepper 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning 2 tbsp salt 250 ml canola oil 50ml for searing Onions:...
Peppercorn Encrusted Beef Tenderloin With Smoked Mustard Flavoured Caramelized Onions And Shaved Apple Wood Smoked Cheddar Cheese 12oz beef tenderloin cleaned diced into cube size 6 tbsp cracked black pepper 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning 2 tbsp salt 250 ml canola oil 50ml for searing Onions:...
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Factory is Just a Name
When it comes to throwing a birthday party, shopping for a gift and keeping your child’s guests happy, we could all use a little help. Dennis Bueno offers a unique solution: The Windsor Bear Factory. What looks like a quaint and simple store from the outside, The Windsor Bear Factory, located ...
When it comes to throwing a birthday party, shopping for a gift and keeping your child’s guests happy, we could all use a little help. Dennis Bueno offers a unique solution: The Windsor Bear Factory. What looks like a quaint and simple store from the outside, The Windsor Bear Factory, located ...
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Weekend In Review 20090718
Here are some photos from the 2009 Windsor Bluesfest and the Buskers Fest....
Here are some photos from the 2009 Windsor Bluesfest and the Buskers Fest....
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Week One: Time Keeps on Ticking
Anthony’s first week of training was like many others for those who start an exercise program: very good. Most people get off to a good start in the first three to four weeks, but fall behind after that. There are various reasons for this: lack of social support, lack of internal motivation, ...
Anthony’s first week of training was like many others for those who start an exercise program: very good. Most people get off to a good start in the first three to four weeks, but fall behind after that. There are various reasons for this: lack of social support, lack of internal motivation, ...
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Week One: Have a Seat
Being in the gym this week, for the first time in ages, really had me thinking about all of the reasons I want to succeed in this challenge. All the basics are in there: health, longevity, wanting to look better. The biggest reason for me though, is probably something most people don't even think ...
Being in the gym this week, for the first time in ages, really had me thinking about all of the reasons I want to succeed in this challenge. All the basics are in there: health, longevity, wanting to look better. The biggest reason for me though, is probably something most people don't even think ...
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Alan Rickman, Jim Broadbent and Michael Gambon Directed by: David Yates Rated PG Running Time: 153 minutes J.K. Rowling's magical world of Hogwarts returns to the big screen this week. This time, Harry Potter, played by Daniel Radcli...
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Alan Rickman, Jim Broadbent and Michael Gambon Directed by: David Yates Rated PG Running Time: 153 minutes J.K. Rowling's magical world of Hogwarts returns to the big screen this week. This time, Harry Potter, played by Daniel Radcli...
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Live with Nancy Johns
There’s nothing like finding that perfect piece of art to complete your home decor—Nancy Johns might be exactly the person to help you do that. Artist and gallery owner, Nancy is a fine example of homegrown Windsor talent. According to Nancy, she’s simply always done art. ...
There’s nothing like finding that perfect piece of art to complete your home decor—Nancy Johns might be exactly the person to help you do that. Artist and gallery owner, Nancy is a fine example of homegrown Windsor talent. According to Nancy, she’s simply always done art. ...
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Blending Society, Community and Union
In a city full of labour unions, strikes are bound to arise. But when children are affected, Windsor is left wondering who will come to their aid. As a devoted citizen and loving father, Mike Morency was compelled to raise his concern. He has become a voice of reason for the children of the...
In a city full of labour unions, strikes are bound to arise. But when children are affected, Windsor is left wondering who will come to their aid. As a devoted citizen and loving father, Mike Morency was compelled to raise his concern. He has become a voice of reason for the children of the...
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Moroccan Spiced Lamb with Balsamic Chocolate Reduction
For the reduction: 1 large white onion or 3 shallots (peeled and diced) 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. canola or olive oil 3 tbsp. brown sugar 200 ml balsamic vinegar 500 ml beef stock here’s the trick: 2 tbsp. Nutella, a chocolate hazelnut spread (it’s a lot easier than milling bitters...
For the reduction: 1 large white onion or 3 shallots (peeled and diced) 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. canola or olive oil 3 tbsp. brown sugar 200 ml balsamic vinegar 500 ml beef stock here’s the trick: 2 tbsp. Nutella, a chocolate hazelnut spread (it’s a lot easier than milling bitters...
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The Gift of Giving
Nina Troy and sister Nadia Troy are not your typical partygoers. They bring partying to a whole new level in Windsor, Chatham, Essex County and the surrounding area. Times have changed, and Tupperware-style parties have evolved. Sisters (often mistaken for twins) and friends, Nina and Nadia...
Nina Troy and sister Nadia Troy are not your typical partygoers. They bring partying to a whole new level in Windsor, Chatham, Essex County and the surrounding area. Times have changed, and Tupperware-style parties have evolved. Sisters (often mistaken for twins) and friends, Nina and Nadia...
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Starting the Journey
One of the main reasons I originally loved the fitness industry and have since chosen to stay in it is the satisfaction I get from helping people that really need it. You could make the argument (and I have) that everyone needs the "medicine" we are selling: exercise. Unfortunately, the re...
One of the main reasons I originally loved the fitness industry and have since chosen to stay in it is the satisfaction I get from helping people that really need it. You could make the argument (and I have) that everyone needs the "medicine" we are selling: exercise. Unfortunately, the re...
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In the Beginning
I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t overweight. At every stage of my life I was the “fat kid,” or I was “heavyset,” or I was the “big guy.” My size, eventually, stopped being one of the things that described me, and instead became my identity. It w...
I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t overweight. At every stage of my life I was the “fat kid,” or I was “heavyset,” or I was the “big guy.” My size, eventually, stopped being one of the things that described me, and instead became my identity. It w...
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Bruno: Offensive to Some, But Still Funny
Title: Brüno Starring: Sasha Baron Cohen Directed by: Larry Charles Rating: 18A Running Time: 1hr 27 mins Sasha Baron Cohen brings another of the characters from his British television show, "Da Ali G Show," to the big screen this week in "Bruno.&...
Title: Brüno Starring: Sasha Baron Cohen Directed by: Larry Charles Rating: 18A Running Time: 1hr 27 mins Sasha Baron Cohen brings another of the characters from his British television show, "Da Ali G Show," to the big screen this week in "Bruno.&...
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From Graduation Cap to Kelly Theatre
Chloé Hinch is anything but your average high school graduate. She is a whirlwind of life, creativity, excitement, and joy, especially now. Only seventeen, she is anxiously awaiting the opening of her very first play at the Fringe Festival. Born in Windsor and raised in McGregor, she is th...
Chloé Hinch is anything but your average high school graduate. She is a whirlwind of life, creativity, excitement, and joy, especially now. Only seventeen, she is anxiously awaiting the opening of her very first play at the Fringe Festival. Born in Windsor and raised in McGregor, she is th...
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Weekend In Review 2009-07-04
Here's a series of images taken at Windsor Summer Fest this weekend, everybody had a blast. ...
Here's a series of images taken at Windsor Summer Fest this weekend, everybody had a blast. ...
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Brown Will Stay with Pistons in 2009
Center Kwame Brown has decided to return to the Detroit Pistons next season. Brown, 27, had until Tuesday to inform Detroit whether or not he’d return or opt for free agency, which begins on Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. He’s scheduled to make $4.1 million next season. In a stat...
Center Kwame Brown has decided to return to the Detroit Pistons next season. Brown, 27, had until Tuesday to inform Detroit whether or not he’d return or opt for free agency, which begins on Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. He’s scheduled to make $4.1 million next season. In a stat...
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Conklin Won't return to Wings
The Detroit Red Wings have decided not to renew the contract of backup goaltender Ty Conklin. Jimmy Howard, 25, will take over as backup netminder for the Wings, allowing Detroit to see if their highly touted prospect has a future as the top goalie in the organization. Conklin, 33,...
The Detroit Red Wings have decided not to renew the contract of backup goaltender Ty Conklin. Jimmy Howard, 25, will take over as backup netminder for the Wings, allowing Detroit to see if their highly touted prospect has a future as the top goalie in the organization. Conklin, 33,...
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Local Companies Team Up To Fight Cancer
As music blared out of the speakers at Rose Bowl Lanes Saturday night, an estimated 150 happy bowlers came out to support The Integrated Lab Dragon Boat Team, as they continue to raise money for breast cancer research. Transfreight, a logistics company that has been around since 1987, had 56 loca...
As music blared out of the speakers at Rose Bowl Lanes Saturday night, an estimated 150 happy bowlers came out to support The Integrated Lab Dragon Boat Team, as they continue to raise money for breast cancer research. Transfreight, a logistics company that has been around since 1987, had 56 loca...
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NHL Draft Preview
Heading into the 2009 NHL Entry Draft tonight, there are several intriguing storylines both across the league and with the Detroit Red Wings. For the first time since 2005, the Red Wings will have selections in the first three rounds of the draft, which will allow them to have some flex...
Heading into the 2009 NHL Entry Draft tonight, there are several intriguing storylines both across the league and with the Detroit Red Wings. For the first time since 2005, the Red Wings will have selections in the first three rounds of the draft, which will allow them to have some flex...
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Burke's Bold Moves May Put the Leafs Back On the Hockey Map
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft will be the first for Brian Burke as the GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Even though he is the new kid in town, he is letting everyone know he will be aggressive this offseason and do whatever is necessary to turn the storied franchise around. The first ste...
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft will be the first for Brian Burke as the GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Even though he is the new kid in town, he is letting everyone know he will be aggressive this offseason and do whatever is necessary to turn the storied franchise around. The first ste...
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Quarterback Questions still remain at the end of Minicamp
The Detroit Lions ended their three-day mandatory minicamp, but questions still remain about who will start at center. The competition between incumbent starter Daunte Culpepper and first overall pick Matthew Stafford continued during the three-day session. At the end of today’s pract...
The Detroit Lions ended their three-day mandatory minicamp, but questions still remain about who will start at center. The competition between incumbent starter Daunte Culpepper and first overall pick Matthew Stafford continued during the three-day session. At the end of today’s pract...
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Duggan to Cap 100th BCW Event
Wrestlefest, Border City Wrestling's 100th live event, will have a special guest for the occasion: World Wrestling Entertainment veteran "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. It's rare for WWE, the top wrestling company in North America, to allow its talent to work on independent wrestling shows....
Wrestlefest, Border City Wrestling's 100th live event, will have a special guest for the occasion: World Wrestling Entertainment veteran "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. It's rare for WWE, the top wrestling company in North America, to allow its talent to work on independent wrestling shows....
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Fireworks Light Up Riverfront
Despite foul weather in the forecast, crowds gathered to watch the 51st annual Target fireworks on the Detroit River. With the humidity and temperatures reaching close to 30 C, crowds gathered on both sides of the border to watch the fireworks. Climbing onto rooftops, crowding by the river and layi...
Despite foul weather in the forecast, crowds gathered to watch the 51st annual Target fireworks on the Detroit River. With the humidity and temperatures reaching close to 30 C, crowds gathered on both sides of the border to watch the fireworks. Climbing onto rooftops, crowding by the river and layi...
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Farmers' Market Heads to Old Bus Depot
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal downtown will play host to a farmers' market as of July 4, thanks to a vote by city council to allow the use and upgrading of the venue. Council voted 9-1 to allow a pilot project for a downtown farmers' market to use the facility on University Avenue, sett...
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal downtown will play host to a farmers' market as of July 4, thanks to a vote by city council to allow the use and upgrading of the venue. Council voted 9-1 to allow a pilot project for a downtown farmers' market to use the facility on University Avenue, sett...
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Francis Courts Business Abroad
Mayor Eddie Francis will join 16 local young athletes in Athens for the International Children’s Games, but future teams could be spared a flight. Francis says he wants to bring the Games, which feature about 1,500 participants between 12 and 15 years of age, to Windsor. He said he h...
Mayor Eddie Francis will join 16 local young athletes in Athens for the International Children’s Games, but future teams could be spared a flight. Francis says he wants to bring the Games, which feature about 1,500 participants between 12 and 15 years of age, to Windsor. He said he h...
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Erie Street Walk Supports Children With Disabilities
With empty stomachs, Windsorites opened their wallets and joined the 10th Annual Erie Street Walk today, with all proceeds going to the Windsor Family Respite Services. FRS is a Windsor-Essex community orgainzation which works with families caring for children under age 18 who have intellectual, ph...
With empty stomachs, Windsorites opened their wallets and joined the 10th Annual Erie Street Walk today, with all proceeds going to the Windsor Family Respite Services. FRS is a Windsor-Essex community orgainzation which works with families caring for children under age 18 who have intellectual, ph...
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Millen to Join NFL Network
Former Detroit Lions president, general manager and CEO Matt Millen will be joining the broadcast team at NFL Network this fall. Millen returns to the NFL broadcast booth as the new analyst for NFL Network’s "Thursday Night Football." He replaces Cris Collinsworth...
Former Detroit Lions president, general manager and CEO Matt Millen will be joining the broadcast team at NFL Network this fall. Millen returns to the NFL broadcast booth as the new analyst for NFL Network’s "Thursday Night Football." He replaces Cris Collinsworth...
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Laimbeer to Resign as Shock Coach
Detroit Shock head coach Bill Laimbeer is expected to resign later this afternoon. No immediate reason was given for Laimbeer’s resignation. During his seven seasons Laimbeer has accumulated the most postseason victories with 27. This includes 10 WNBA Finals wins, the most in leag...
Detroit Shock head coach Bill Laimbeer is expected to resign later this afternoon. No immediate reason was given for Laimbeer’s resignation. During his seven seasons Laimbeer has accumulated the most postseason victories with 27. This includes 10 WNBA Finals wins, the most in leag...
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Air Race Brings Out Fans of All Ages
People came and people were left breathless. Alone or carryinging everything from baby strollers to wheelchairs, people of all ages came out to see the Red Bull Air Race put on a show on Sunday. Red Bull made their third stop of the six-city series this weekend, and for Windsor it was a huge hit, ...
People came and people were left breathless. Alone or carryinging everything from baby strollers to wheelchairs, people of all ages came out to see the Red Bull Air Race put on a show on Sunday. Red Bull made their third stop of the six-city series this weekend, and for Windsor it was a huge hit, ...
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Bonhomme Brings Home the Prize
Thousands of fans watched Sunday at the riverfront as Paul Bonhomme of Great Britain won the first Red Bull Air Race in Windsor, Ontario. With back-to-back second place finishes this year in Abu Dhabi and San Diego, Bonhomme sits second behind Hannes Arch in total points. Bonhomme gets his first ...
Thousands of fans watched Sunday at the riverfront as Paul Bonhomme of Great Britain won the first Red Bull Air Race in Windsor, Ontario. With back-to-back second place finishes this year in Abu Dhabi and San Diego, Bonhomme sits second behind Hannes Arch in total points. Bonhomme gets his first ...
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Red Bull Ends In Windsor With Great Finish
The races have come and gone, but Windsor has left its impression on the Red Bull Air Race. With thousands packed alongside both sides of the Detroit River, the Red Bull Air Races began with the Wild Card session, followed by the Super Eight and the top four. The wind was a big factor in the races,...
The races have come and gone, but Windsor has left its impression on the Red Bull Air Race. With thousands packed alongside both sides of the Detroit River, the Red Bull Air Races began with the Wild Card session, followed by the Super Eight and the top four. The wind was a big factor in the races,...
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Bonhomme Takes Gold in Penalty-Filled Afternoon
A wild afternoon at the Red Bull Air Race left flawless British pilot Paul Bonhomme standing tall. The afternoon was filled with broken pylons, disqualifications and fast-paced racing. Bonhomme, the only pilot not to receive any penalties, finished first, showing that flawless piloting is the ...
A wild afternoon at the Red Bull Air Race left flawless British pilot Paul Bonhomme standing tall. The afternoon was filled with broken pylons, disqualifications and fast-paced racing. Bonhomme, the only pilot not to receive any penalties, finished first, showing that flawless piloting is the ...
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Chambliss Flies High In Qualifying Rounds
Many happy fans sat by the riverfront in the chilly afternoon sun Saturday to watch two great qualifying rounds at the Red Bull Air Races. Paul Bonhomme and Kirby Chambliss battled it out for the top time during the qualifying sessions. Bonhomme’s time of 1:09.21 seemed to be the best...
Many happy fans sat by the riverfront in the chilly afternoon sun Saturday to watch two great qualifying rounds at the Red Bull Air Races. Paul Bonhomme and Kirby Chambliss battled it out for the top time during the qualifying sessions. Bonhomme’s time of 1:09.21 seemed to be the best...
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Qualifiers End With Surprise Win
The scene along the riverfront today was as eventful as it was beautiful. As thousands flocked to the downtown area, the Red Bull Air Races began the qualifying rounds with 13 pilots, as Japanese pilot Yoshihide Muroya was forced to abandon the competition due to damage done to his aircra...
The scene along the riverfront today was as eventful as it was beautiful. As thousands flocked to the downtown area, the Red Bull Air Races began the qualifying rounds with 13 pilots, as Japanese pilot Yoshihide Muroya was forced to abandon the competition due to damage done to his aircra...
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Windsor's Off to the Races
Windsor streets, buildings and parks were filled with thousands of people watching the qualifying round of the Red Bull Air Race Saturday afternoon. The day was filled with smoky skies for onlooking fans as the planes took off for the first day of competition. Blockades were set up along Ri...
Windsor streets, buildings and parks were filled with thousands of people watching the qualifying round of the Red Bull Air Race Saturday afternoon. The day was filled with smoky skies for onlooking fans as the planes took off for the first day of competition. Blockades were set up along Ri...
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Muroya Second to Fall
As the hours click closer to race time another pilot has been taken out of the qualifying race. Japanese pilot Yoshihide Muroya hit a pylon during training on Friday. The hit caused some damage to the plane which was later determined to be not serviceable for racing by the technical directo...
As the hours click closer to race time another pilot has been taken out of the qualifying race. Japanese pilot Yoshihide Muroya hit a pylon during training on Friday. The hit caused some damage to the plane which was later determined to be not serviceable for racing by the technical directo...
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Maxime Talbot Leads Pens to Cup
On the strength of Maxime Talbot’s two second-period goals, the Pittsburgh Penguins prevailed over the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 to capture the franchise’s third Stanley Cup. For Talbot, the two goals he scored gave him a total of eight goals the 2009 postseason and four...
On the strength of Maxime Talbot’s two second-period goals, the Pittsburgh Penguins prevailed over the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 to capture the franchise’s third Stanley Cup. For Talbot, the two goals he scored gave him a total of eight goals the 2009 postseason and four...
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Vet Cab Drivers Turn Down Deal
Veteran Cab drivers have turned down a new contract offer from the company. Speaking at a rally in support of striking CUPE members, CAW Local 195 president Gerry Farnham, whose union represents the cab drivers, said the vote was 98 per cent against the deal. "The company felt...
Veteran Cab drivers have turned down a new contract offer from the company. Speaking at a rally in support of striking CUPE members, CAW Local 195 president Gerry Farnham, whose union represents the cab drivers, said the vote was 98 per cent against the deal. "The company felt...
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CUPE Rally Draws Supporters From Across Ontario
CUPE members from across Ontario converged on Windsor this afternoon for a rally alongside striking city workers. Chartered buses dropped off groups of protesters, some from as far away as North Bay, north of the University of Windsor. The group of about two thousand union members, escorted...
CUPE members from across Ontario converged on Windsor this afternoon for a rally alongside striking city workers. Chartered buses dropped off groups of protesters, some from as far away as North Bay, north of the University of Windsor. The group of about two thousand union members, escorted...
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One Last Chance for Wings and Pens
The Pittsburgh Penguins forced the fifteenth Game 7 in Stanley Cup Finals history when they held on for a 2-1 win Tuesday night. The bad news for the Penguins is that the home team has won 12 of the last 14 Game 7s in the finals. The only two teams to win Game 7 on the road are...
The Pittsburgh Penguins forced the fifteenth Game 7 in Stanley Cup Finals history when they held on for a 2-1 win Tuesday night. The bad news for the Penguins is that the home team has won 12 of the last 14 Game 7s in the finals. The only two teams to win Game 7 on the road are...
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Red Bull Cancels First Day of Training
Due to poor weather conditions, Red Bull Air Race officials cancelled their first day of training yesterday and will instead make today their first and only training day. As the rain continually poured down all day yesterday, organizers deflated the...
Due to poor weather conditions, Red Bull Air Race officials cancelled their first day of training yesterday and will instead make today their first and only training day. As the rain continually poured down all day yesterday, organizers deflated the...
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Literacy Test Success Rate Sees Improvement
Results from the 2009 Ontario Secondary School Literary Test indicate a slight increase in performance from a year ago. The numbers show a two per cent increase in the success rate since last year. The test was administered on Apr. 2 to Grade 10 students. 83 per cent of the 2,999 first-time test ...
Results from the 2009 Ontario Secondary School Literary Test indicate a slight increase in performance from a year ago. The numbers show a two per cent increase in the success rate since last year. The test was administered on Apr. 2 to Grade 10 students. 83 per cent of the 2,999 first-time test ...
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Besenyei Sidelined After Emergency Landing
Red Bull Air Race pilot Peter Besenyei was forced to make an emergency landing Monday afternoon. The precautionary landing took place when Besenyei's aircraft started to lose oil pressure, which caused the engine to fail. This left Besenyei to make a forced landing at 1:50 pm just shy of St...
Red Bull Air Race pilot Peter Besenyei was forced to make an emergency landing Monday afternoon. The precautionary landing took place when Besenyei's aircraft started to lose oil pressure, which caused the engine to fail. This left Besenyei to make a forced landing at 1:50 pm just shy of St...
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Fiat, Chrysler Finalize Deal
Fiat SpA finalized its purchase of Chrysler LLC today after the Supreme Court of the United States lifted a hold on the deal. The new company, Chrysler Group LLC, will be headed up by Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne, 58, of Italy. The purchase comes about a month and a half after a stru...
Fiat SpA finalized its purchase of Chrysler LLC today after the Supreme Court of the United States lifted a hold on the deal. The new company, Chrysler Group LLC, will be headed up by Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne, 58, of Italy. The purchase comes about a month and a half after a stru...
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Tigers Select High School Right-Hander Jacob Turner as 9th Pick
Detroit Tigers president and general manager Dave Dombrowski has a propensity to collect hard-throwing pitching prospects. The trend continued Tuesday in the First-Year Player Draft. The Tigers selected high school right-hander Jacob Turner out of Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis wit...
Detroit Tigers president and general manager Dave Dombrowski has a propensity to collect hard-throwing pitching prospects. The trend continued Tuesday in the First-Year Player Draft. The Tigers selected high school right-hander Jacob Turner out of Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis wit...
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Red Bull Air Races Officially Open in Windsor
With the official opening of the runway at Windsor Airport, the 2009 Red Bull Air Race festivities have now begun. Speaking at a press conference in front of pilot Pete McLeod's hangar, Mayor Eddie Francis welcomed Red Bull Air Race CEO Bernd Loidl and Canadian flier McLeod to the city, tha...
With the official opening of the runway at Windsor Airport, the 2009 Red Bull Air Race festivities have now begun. Speaking at a press conference in front of pilot Pete McLeod's hangar, Mayor Eddie Francis welcomed Red Bull Air Race CEO Bernd Loidl and Canadian flier McLeod to the city, tha...
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Fleury Helps Penguins Force Game 7
The Pittsburgh Penguins staved off elimination thanks in large part to the play of Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury. Coming back after being pulled in game 5, when he surrendered five goals in Detroit's 5-0 drubbing of Pittsburgh, Fleury responded by making 25 saves to hold off th...
The Pittsburgh Penguins staved off elimination thanks in large part to the play of Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury. Coming back after being pulled in game 5, when he surrendered five goals in Detroit's 5-0 drubbing of Pittsburgh, Fleury responded by making 25 saves to hold off th...
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Tigers Outlast White Sox In Extra Innings
Miguel Cabrera stole the show for the Tigers in the tenth inning as he hit his 11th home run of the season. Cabrera, who has recently been slumping for the Tigers, was a career .268 hitter against the White Sox before entering today's game. The game was all but over for the Tigers before ...
Miguel Cabrera stole the show for the Tigers in the tenth inning as he hit his 11th home run of the season. Cabrera, who has recently been slumping for the Tigers, was a career .268 hitter against the White Sox before entering today's game. The game was all but over for the Tigers before ...
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Pete McLeod Makes Home Debut
Canadians will be looking up to the sky this weekend while a fellow Canuck will be looking for his first win. Pete McLeod, a Red Bull Air Race pilot who is competing in this weekend’s races, hails from London, Ontario, and is looking forward to trying to win his first race on home s...
Canadians will be looking up to the sky this weekend while a fellow Canuck will be looking for his first win. Pete McLeod, a Red Bull Air Race pilot who is competing in this weekend’s races, hails from London, Ontario, and is looking forward to trying to win his first race on home s...
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Red Bull Has Arrived in Windsor
The 2009 Red Bull opening festivities start tomorrow but preparations and construction are underway downtown and at the Windsor airport. At the river, construction of the Red Bull control tower has finished and crews are continuing to work on the video screens and sound system. Working in...
The 2009 Red Bull opening festivities start tomorrow but preparations and construction are underway downtown and at the Windsor airport. At the river, construction of the Red Bull control tower has finished and crews are continuing to work on the video screens and sound system. Working in...
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Tigers and White Sox Split Day-Night Doubleheader
The Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox earned a split in their day-night series as the Tigers won the first game 5-4 and the White Sox won the second game 6-1. Brandon Inge was the hero in the day game as he put the Tigers ahead in the ninth with a game-winning single. After an error fr...
The Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox earned a split in their day-night series as the Tigers won the first game 5-4 and the White Sox won the second game 6-1. Brandon Inge was the hero in the day game as he put the Tigers ahead in the ninth with a game-winning single. After an error fr...
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Corvette Show Heads to LaSalle
This Sunday's Windsor Waterfront Corvette Show is moving away from the waterfront thanks to overgrown grass at Coventry Gardens. The show, held since the mid-'90s by the Corvette Club of Windsor, has relocated to Gil Maure Park on Front Road in LaSalle. It's a move necessitated by the ongoi...
This Sunday's Windsor Waterfront Corvette Show is moving away from the waterfront thanks to overgrown grass at Coventry Gardens. The show, held since the mid-'90s by the Corvette Club of Windsor, has relocated to Gil Maure Park on Front Road in LaSalle. It's a move necessitated by the ongoi...
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Grand Slam in Eighth Puts Tigers Past Angels 9-6
Clete Thomas hit his first career grand slam and provided the spark that the Tigers needed to win over the Angels. Thomas, a sixth-round pick by the Tigers in 2005, was a combined 25-103 at the plate in his last 10 games before today. He came into the game as a pinch runner but stayed in fo...
Clete Thomas hit his first career grand slam and provided the spark that the Tigers needed to win over the Angels. Thomas, a sixth-round pick by the Tigers in 2005, was a combined 25-103 at the plate in his last 10 games before today. He came into the game as a pinch runner but stayed in fo...
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Jackson Throws Complete Game as Tigers Win 2-1
Edwin Jackson's pitching led the Detroit Tigers to a four-hit shutout Saturday night. Jackson threw his second career complete game as the Tigers needed all but the first inning to surpass the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels got off to a hot start as the first batter of the game, Ch...
Edwin Jackson's pitching led the Detroit Tigers to a four-hit shutout Saturday night. Jackson threw his second career complete game as the Tigers needed all but the first inning to surpass the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels got off to a hot start as the first batter of the game, Ch...
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Power Play Pushes Wings Past Penguins
Going into game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals, the Detroit Red Wings were 1 for 10 on the power play. Saturday’s game was a completely different story. The Wings scored three consecutive power play goals in the second period, all in the span of 6:42, as they dominated the from sta...
Going into game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals, the Detroit Red Wings were 1 for 10 on the power play. Saturday’s game was a completely different story. The Wings scored three consecutive power play goals in the second period, all in the span of 6:42, as they dominated the from sta...
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"I'm Done," Says Park Cleanup Organizer
The organizer of Taking Back Our Parks says he's finished as far as cleaning parks is concerned. "I'm done," Mike Morency told the media Saturday afternoon at Forest Glade Optimist Park. "It was something I discussed with my family," he said. "I've gone as ...
The organizer of Taking Back Our Parks says he's finished as far as cleaning parks is concerned. "I'm done," Mike Morency told the media Saturday afternoon at Forest Glade Optimist Park. "It was something I discussed with my family," he said. "I've gone as ...
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Strawberry Fest Celebrates 22nd Year
Gil Maure Park was all abuzz as people from the LaSalle area gathered for Friday’s opening of the 22nd Annual LaSalle Strawberry Festival. It started out as a promotional tool for strawberry farmers, but the Strawberry Fest has grown into a social event full of entertainment; and it k...
Gil Maure Park was all abuzz as people from the LaSalle area gathered for Friday’s opening of the 22nd Annual LaSalle Strawberry Festival. It started out as a promotional tool for strawberry farmers, but the Strawberry Fest has grown into a social event full of entertainment; and it k...
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Poor Boy Luncheon raises $13,000 for CF Foundation
With a crowd of 1,000, the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation helped raise more than $13,000 through the Poor Boy Luncheon, held at the former downtown armouries yesterday. The 33rd annual Poor Boy Luncheon, held by the CCFF Essex-Kent chapter, served up pork shishkebabs, coleslaw and ch...
With a crowd of 1,000, the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation helped raise more than $13,000 through the Poor Boy Luncheon, held at the former downtown armouries yesterday. The 33rd annual Poor Boy Luncheon, held by the CCFF Essex-Kent chapter, served up pork shishkebabs, coleslaw and ch...
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Tim Hortons Camp Day Sends 14,000 Kids to Camp
Each year Camp Day brings in millions of dollars to help send kids to camp and this year, despite the tough economy, it was no different. All 3,400 North American Tim Hortons stores raised $8.5 million US together on Wednesday, enabling about 14,000 kids to go to one of the six foundation c...
Each year Camp Day brings in millions of dollars to help send kids to camp and this year, despite the tough economy, it was no different. All 3,400 North American Tim Hortons stores raised $8.5 million US together on Wednesday, enabling about 14,000 kids to go to one of the six foundation c...
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Angels edge out Tigers in 9th
Justin Verlander and Ervin Santana had a pitching shootout Friday night. The two flamethrowing right-handers graced the mound, allowing only eight hits throughout seven innings. The Detroit Tigers rallied, but it was too little too late, as they lost 2-1. This is this fourth straight loss for the T...
Justin Verlander and Ervin Santana had a pitching shootout Friday night. The two flamethrowing right-handers graced the mound, allowing only eight hits throughout seven innings. The Detroit Tigers rallied, but it was too little too late, as they lost 2-1. This is this fourth straight loss for the T...
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The Pens Make it a Series
Thursday night the Detroit Red Wings, who once dominated with a 2-0 lead, watched the Stanley Cup Finals start to slip away with a 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the first two games of the series, the Wings played solid defence and shut down the Penguins' high-flying forward Evgeni...
Thursday night the Detroit Red Wings, who once dominated with a 2-0 lead, watched the Stanley Cup Finals start to slip away with a 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the first two games of the series, the Wings played solid defence and shut down the Penguins' high-flying forward Evgeni...
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Windsor Symphony Set for Upcoming Season
The Windsor Symphony Orchestra has released the schedule for their 2009-2010 season which starts up this September at the Chrysler Theatre. This year’s WSO season is being inspired by community, and will focus on the diversity in Windsor and Essex County and their “sister ...
The Windsor Symphony Orchestra has released the schedule for their 2009-2010 season which starts up this September at the Chrysler Theatre. This year’s WSO season is being inspired by community, and will focus on the diversity in Windsor and Essex County and their “sister ...
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Griffins Take Pride in Highly Renowned Music Program
The Herman Green Griffins' music program has evolved from a small group of 27 students to encompass more than 300 students today. The main reason for the upswell can be attributed to the work of Dr. Bernadette Berthelotte, whom the students affectionately refer to as “Dr.B.” ...
The Herman Green Griffins' music program has evolved from a small group of 27 students to encompass more than 300 students today. The main reason for the upswell can be attributed to the work of Dr. Bernadette Berthelotte, whom the students affectionately refer to as “Dr.B.” ...
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Residents Grill Lewenza at Ward Meeting
A crowd at a ward meeting questioned Coun. Ken Lewenza Jr. about the ongoing CUPE strike Thursday night. The meeting was organized by Lewenza, who said it was intended to explain post-retirement benefits to the community. Coun. Bill Marra, Lewenza's Ward 4 counterpart, was unable to attend....
A crowd at a ward meeting questioned Coun. Ken Lewenza Jr. about the ongoing CUPE strike Thursday night. The meeting was organized by Lewenza, who said it was intended to explain post-retirement benefits to the community. Coun. Bill Marra, Lewenza's Ward 4 counterpart, was unable to attend....
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Dynamic Duo Strike as Pens Ease Past Red Wings
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin came back to reality Thursday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-2. The Penguins have tied the series at two games apiece. Early on, the Red Wings came at the Pens with an uptempo style of offence, controlling the puck and attempting m...
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin came back to reality Thursday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-2. The Penguins have tied the series at two games apiece. Early on, the Red Wings came at the Pens with an uptempo style of offence, controlling the puck and attempting m...
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D-Train Derailed, Red Sox Sweep 3 Game Set
The Detroit Tigers suffered their third loss in a row as the Boston Red Sox defeated them 6-3. Tim Wakefield had his knuckleball working early as he went 6 2/3 innings strong. Tigers pitcher Dontrelle Willis continued his dismal season as he walked five batters, allowing five earned runs in only 2 1...
The Detroit Tigers suffered their third loss in a row as the Boston Red Sox defeated them 6-3. Tim Wakefield had his knuckleball working early as he went 6 2/3 innings strong. Tigers pitcher Dontrelle Willis continued his dismal season as he walked five batters, allowing five earned runs in only 2 1...
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Windsor Welcomes the Provincial Apprenticeship Contest
The 16th Annual Provincial Apprenticeship Contests have come to downtown Windsor. The contests are for those in apprenticeships in carpentry acoustic and drywall. Competitors have come from all over Ontario to compete in Windsor, with the winners given a chance to compete at the nationals...
The 16th Annual Provincial Apprenticeship Contests have come to downtown Windsor. The contests are for those in apprenticeships in carpentry acoustic and drywall. Competitors have come from all over Ontario to compete in Windsor, with the winners given a chance to compete at the nationals...
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St. Francis School Locked Down
A Windsor school was locked down today due to a nearby resident allegedly pointing a handgun at people. St. Francis Catholic School on Windsor's west side was on lockdown, allowing no one access in or out of the building, as officers arrived on scene around 3:20 p.m. Police surrounded the house, lo...
A Windsor school was locked down today due to a nearby resident allegedly pointing a handgun at people. St. Francis Catholic School on Windsor's west side was on lockdown, allowing no one access in or out of the building, as officers arrived on scene around 3:20 p.m. Police surrounded the house, lo...
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Beckett Allows Two Hits Against Tigers Helping Red Sox Win 10-5
Josh Beckett tossed a no-hitter through 6 2/3 innings before the no hit bid was broken up by Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson. Beckett struck out nine while allowing one earned run, leading to the eventual 10-5 win by the Boston Red Sox. Beckett, who came into the game with a 5-2 record,...
Josh Beckett tossed a no-hitter through 6 2/3 innings before the no hit bid was broken up by Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson. Beckett struck out nine while allowing one earned run, leading to the eventual 10-5 win by the Boston Red Sox. Beckett, who came into the game with a 5-2 record,...
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Diaper Drive Kicks off Up in Bottoms Campaign
The Children's Aid Society spends $45,000 a year on diapers, which they donate to low-income families so they have more opportunites to spend money elsewhere. On Wednesday, Glenwood Public School kicked off the Up in Bottoms campaign, an initiative that is aiming to fill an entire bus with ...
The Children's Aid Society spends $45,000 a year on diapers, which they donate to low-income families so they have more opportunites to spend money elsewhere. On Wednesday, Glenwood Public School kicked off the Up in Bottoms campaign, an initiative that is aiming to fill an entire bus with ...
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Red Bull Preparations Underway
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Windsor may not start until next weekend, but full preparations are underway downtown along the riverfront. Constructing towers, erecting fencing along Riverside Drive and setting up posters on light poles are among many of the preparations Red ...
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Windsor may not start until next weekend, but full preparations are underway downtown along the riverfront. Constructing towers, erecting fencing along Riverside Drive and setting up posters on light poles are among many of the preparations Red ...
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Penguins Respond at Home Against Red Wings
Playing in front of their home fans was just the medicine the Pittsburgh Penguins needed, allowing them to fight their way back into the Stanley Cup Finals with a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. They now trail in the series 2-1. Getting off to a fast start in front of their home fans was ...
Playing in front of their home fans was just the medicine the Pittsburgh Penguins needed, allowing them to fight their way back into the Stanley Cup Finals with a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. They now trail in the series 2-1. Getting off to a fast start in front of their home fans was ...
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Second Depot Open for City Garbage
As per agreement, a second garbage depot has opened for Windsor residents. Located at Malden Park along Matchette Road, the depot is the second to open in the city since the CUPE strike began seven weeks ago. The agreement, issued by the Ministry of Environment for Ontario last week, called f...
As per agreement, a second garbage depot has opened for Windsor residents. Located at Malden Park along Matchette Road, the depot is the second to open in the city since the CUPE strike began seven weeks ago. The agreement, issued by the Ministry of Environment for Ontario last week, called f...
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CUPE Leaders Push for Arbitration
Two of CUPE's most senior members, in town to support striking civic workers, called Tuesday morning for binding arbitration to end the dispute. Speaking to the media alongside Local 82 president Jim Wood and Local 543 president Jean Fox, CUPE national president Paul Moist and CUPE Ontario ...
Two of CUPE's most senior members, in town to support striking civic workers, called Tuesday morning for binding arbitration to end the dispute. Speaking to the media alongside Local 82 president Jim Wood and Local 543 president Jean Fox, CUPE national president Paul Moist and CUPE Ontario ...
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Not Doing Little Things Puts the Penguins in a 0-2 Hole
Heading into tonight’s game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals, the Pittsburgh Penguins have fallen behind 0-2 for the second straight year. It seems to be déjà vu for the Pens, with everything falling into place for the Detroit Red Wings to win their second straight Stanley Cup, t...
Heading into tonight’s game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals, the Pittsburgh Penguins have fallen behind 0-2 for the second straight year. It seems to be déjà vu for the Pens, with everything falling into place for the Detroit Red Wings to win their second straight Stanley Cup, t...
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Council Trims Taxes for Landlords
Tax code changes approved by city council Monday night will see landlords get a small break on their property taxes, but the jury is still out on future cuts. Council approved dropping the tax ratio for multi-residential properties, such as apartments, to 2.55 from about 2.65 by a vote of 8...
Tax code changes approved by city council Monday night will see landlords get a small break on their property taxes, but the jury is still out on future cuts. Council approved dropping the tax ratio for multi-residential properties, such as apartments, to 2.55 from about 2.65 by a vote of 8...
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Lions Part Ways with George Foster
The Detroit Lions have released veteran offensive tackle George Foster. He played in 23 games for Detroit after being acquired in January of 2007 in a trade that saw the Lions send cornerback Dre Bly to the Denver Broncos. In return, they received both Foster and backup running back Tatum Bell. ...
The Detroit Lions have released veteran offensive tackle George Foster. He played in 23 games for Detroit after being acquired in January of 2007 in a trade that saw the Lions send cornerback Dre Bly to the Denver Broncos. In return, they received both Foster and backup running back Tatum Bell. ...
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U.S. Passport Rules Take Effect
Canadians will now need a passport when travelling outside of the country to the United States. According to the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, a measure passed by the United States Congress in 2004, anyone entering the U.S. must present a passport, enhanced driver's license or &qu...
Canadians will now need a passport when travelling outside of the country to the United States. According to the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, a measure passed by the United States Congress in 2004, anyone entering the U.S. must present a passport, enhanced driver's license or &qu...
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GM Files for Bankruptcy
General Motors has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States, but in Canada, the automotive giant is making plans for the future. In a move that will force the automaker to cut loose its Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Hummer brands, as well as force 2,000 more US dealerships to clos...
General Motors has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States, but in Canada, the automotive giant is making plans for the future. In a move that will force the automaker to cut loose its Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Hummer brands, as well as force 2,000 more US dealerships to clos...
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Unlikely Heroes Lead Wings to Game 2 Win
With the Detroit Red Wings' 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins Sunday night, they now have history on their side. Teams that win games 1 and 2 at home have captured the Stanley Cup 31 of 32 times. For the Wings, the scoring came from some unlikely sources. In the first period of play Evgeni...
With the Detroit Red Wings' 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins Sunday night, they now have history on their side. Teams that win games 1 and 2 at home have captured the Stanley Cup 31 of 32 times. For the Wings, the scoring came from some unlikely sources. In the first period of play Evgeni...
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Diageo Employees Support Heart and Stroke Foundation
Employees of Diageo Canada gathered at Shooters Roadhouse in Amherstburg on Saturday to ride the Heart and Stroke Big Bike. The Big Bike is a fundraiser held by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. It travels through about 200 communities. The bike has seats for 29 riders and one driver. The Foundati...
Employees of Diageo Canada gathered at Shooters Roadhouse in Amherstburg on Saturday to ride the Heart and Stroke Big Bike. The Big Bike is a fundraiser held by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. It travels through about 200 communities. The bike has seats for 29 riders and one driver. The Foundati...
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AG Rocks its Fundraiser
Saturday night The Blind Dog played host to The School that Rock Built, a fundraiser run by AG Hair Cosmetics. The benefit was put on to raise money to build all-female schools in Uganda, where John and Lotte Davis, founders and CEOs of AG, have already started to help. Unlike prior benef...
Saturday night The Blind Dog played host to The School that Rock Built, a fundraiser run by AG Hair Cosmetics. The benefit was put on to raise money to build all-female schools in Uganda, where John and Lotte Davis, founders and CEOs of AG, have already started to help. Unlike prior benef...
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Tattoo Makes Mark on Windsor
Windsor’s first annual military tattoo and sunset ceremony turned a few heads, including that of a former tattoo trainer. "I trained for the Centennial Tattoo,” said retired sergeant Eric Russell, who served in the Signal Corps. “This is a cut above.” ...
Windsor’s first annual military tattoo and sunset ceremony turned a few heads, including that of a former tattoo trainer. "I trained for the Centennial Tattoo,” said retired sergeant Eric Russell, who served in the Signal Corps. “This is a cut above.” ...
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Citizens Begin Ford Test Track Cleanup
A group of citizens scoured Ford Test Track Park for garbage Saturday afternoon amidst concerns for their safety. Mike Morency, an organizer representing Windsor Clean Up 2009 and Taking Back Our Parks, urged a group of about 150 citizens not to mow the grass in the park, saying he took the...
A group of citizens scoured Ford Test Track Park for garbage Saturday afternoon amidst concerns for their safety. Mike Morency, an organizer representing Windsor Clean Up 2009 and Taking Back Our Parks, urged a group of about 150 citizens not to mow the grass in the park, saying he took the...
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Lions Sign Jon Jansen
In an effort to bolster an offensive line which surrendered 52 sacks a year ago, the Detroit Lions have signed 10-year veteran offensive tackle Jon Jansen. Jansen, a native of Clawson, Michigan, spent the last nine seasons with the Washington Redskins, where he started 122 games. He...
In an effort to bolster an offensive line which surrendered 52 sacks a year ago, the Detroit Lions have signed 10-year veteran offensive tackle Jon Jansen. Jansen, a native of Clawson, Michigan, spent the last nine seasons with the Washington Redskins, where he started 122 games. He...
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Strong Pitching leads Tigers to top of American League Central
If you’re looking for a reason as to why the Detroit Tigers lead the American League Central Division, look no further than their starting pitching. With a record of 26-20 the Tigers are entering play tonight against the Baltimore Orioles 3.5 games ahead of both the Minnesota Twins a...
If you’re looking for a reason as to why the Detroit Tigers lead the American League Central Division, look no further than their starting pitching. With a record of 26-20 the Tigers are entering play tonight against the Baltimore Orioles 3.5 games ahead of both the Minnesota Twins a...
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Hooters Closes its Doors in Windsor
After five years of memories, Hooters has closed its doors in Windsor. Due to the slumping economy in the city, Hooters was forced to close as of Wednesday, leaving 60 employees jobless. The closure is the third chain restaurant to close this year, as Montana's on Tecumseh Road East and t...
After five years of memories, Hooters has closed its doors in Windsor. Due to the slumping economy in the city, Hooters was forced to close as of Wednesday, leaving 60 employees jobless. The closure is the third chain restaurant to close this year, as Montana's on Tecumseh Road East and t...
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Confident Wings Fans Could be Hit with a Surprise
Going into Saturday’s game one of the Stanley Cup Finals, Detroit Red Wings fans seem to be very confident of their team’s chances to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. Why wouldn’t they have confidence in their team? The Wings have won the Stanley Cup four times in the last...
Going into Saturday’s game one of the Stanley Cup Finals, Detroit Red Wings fans seem to be very confident of their team’s chances to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. Why wouldn’t they have confidence in their team? The Wings have won the Stanley Cup four times in the last...
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Military Ceremonies to Kick Off Saturday
Windsor will host its first military tattoo and sunset ceremony Saturday, courtesy of the Canadian Forces. Contrary to its name, the tattoo, set to begin at 7 p.m. at Riverfront Plaza in front of Casino Windsor, actually has nothing to do with body art. Rather, it's a traditional military c...
Windsor will host its first military tattoo and sunset ceremony Saturday, courtesy of the Canadian Forces. Contrary to its name, the tattoo, set to begin at 7 p.m. at Riverfront Plaza in front of Casino Windsor, actually has nothing to do with body art. Rather, it's a traditional military c...
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Garbage Depot Open to the Public
Windsor residents now have a garbage facility at which to dump their trash for free. After officials from the Ministry of Environment for Ontario reached a compromise with the city of Windsor, the garbage depot located at E.C. Row Expressway and Central Ave. was open to the public for...
Windsor residents now have a garbage facility at which to dump their trash for free. After officials from the Ministry of Environment for Ontario reached a compromise with the city of Windsor, the garbage depot located at E.C. Row Expressway and Central Ave. was open to the public for...
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Parents attempt to find answers to teenage depression
Teenagers today are under immense pressure to succeed at school, at home and within society. So what happens when the pressure becomes too much and your teen feels there’s nowhere else to turn? What happens when your teen becomes depressed? At Talbot Trail Elementary School on Wednesday, a ...
Teenagers today are under immense pressure to succeed at school, at home and within society. So what happens when the pressure becomes too much and your teen feels there’s nowhere else to turn? What happens when your teen becomes depressed? At Talbot Trail Elementary School on Wednesday, a ...
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Huet gives Hawks a chance, but Red Wings too much
The puck bounced awkwardly off the end boards right onto the stick of Detroit Red Wings forward Darren Helm, who made no mistake and slid the puck into the back of the net to send the Wings to their second straight Stanley Cup Final. The game stayed scoreless through two periods of play, but the Re...
The puck bounced awkwardly off the end boards right onto the stick of Detroit Red Wings forward Darren Helm, who made no mistake and slid the puck into the back of the net to send the Wings to their second straight Stanley Cup Final. The game stayed scoreless through two periods of play, but the Re...
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Red Bull Air Race Will Stay in Windsor
When the second week of June comes, Red Bull will still be in the sky in Windsor. Despite rumours that have suggested the Red Bull Air Race will pull out of the city because of the six-week long CUPE strike, Red Bull officals have acknowledged the uncertainty and put speculation to r...
When the second week of June comes, Red Bull will still be in the sky in Windsor. Despite rumours that have suggested the Red Bull Air Race will pull out of the city because of the six-week long CUPE strike, Red Bull officals have acknowledged the uncertainty and put speculation to r...
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Fans Rally to Welcome Spits
Windsor Spitfires fans have been waiting for this moment for 34 years. Gathering on curbs and sidewalks alongside Lauzon Road, hundreds of fans watched the Spitfires parade by with the Memorial Cup. The Windsor Optimist Youth Band led the parade. The procession was led down the new Memorial Cup Wa...
Windsor Spitfires fans have been waiting for this moment for 34 years. Gathering on curbs and sidewalks alongside Lauzon Road, hundreds of fans watched the Spitfires parade by with the Memorial Cup. The Windsor Optimist Youth Band led the parade. The procession was led down the new Memorial Cup Wa...
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Have you Stopped and Sanitized?
“If you sing Happy Birthday,” says Ronald Foster, Vice President of Windsor Regional Hospital, “that’s how long you should be washing your hands.” There are many rules about how often and how long you should wash your hands, but David Musyj, President and CEO o...
“If you sing Happy Birthday,” says Ronald Foster, Vice President of Windsor Regional Hospital, “that’s how long you should be washing your hands.” There are many rules about how often and how long you should wash your hands, but David Musyj, President and CEO o...
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Mustangs gather to support Cancer Society
Cars were packing the parking lot of the Eastside Wal-Mart in Windsor on Sunday for the All Fords and Mustang Car Show. The car show, which was organized by the Windsor Area Mustang Club, featured around 70 to100 different Mustangs, which ranged from a 1965 Mustang to the more recent...
Cars were packing the parking lot of the Eastside Wal-Mart in Windsor on Sunday for the All Fords and Mustang Car Show. The car show, which was organized by the Windsor Area Mustang Club, featured around 70 to100 different Mustangs, which ranged from a 1965 Mustang to the more recent...
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CAW Ratifies GM Deal
With 86 percent support, CAW members in four Ontario cities have ratified a new collective agreement with General Motors. Ken Lewenza, the CAW's national president, said in a statement that the union was "forced to make a number of important sacrifices," and "the support we received ...
With 86 percent support, CAW members in four Ontario cities have ratified a new collective agreement with General Motors. Ken Lewenza, the CAW's national president, said in a statement that the union was "forced to make a number of important sacrifices," and "the support we received ...
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The Art in the Park prelude
In just a few short weeks, Art in the Park will unveil a new aspect to the event called "Into the Night." On Saturday, June 6, Art in the Park will launch "Into the Night," an evening of live music, fine dining and for the first time a variety of wines. Into t...
In just a few short weeks, Art in the Park will unveil a new aspect to the event called "Into the Night." On Saturday, June 6, Art in the Park will launch "Into the Night," an evening of live music, fine dining and for the first time a variety of wines. Into t...
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Windsor GM Workers Vote on Cost-Cutting Deal
Members of CAW Local 1973 began voting Sunday on a new cost-cutting deal between the Canadian Auto Workers and General Motors. Over a thousand members of the union, which represents workers at GM's Windsor Transmission Plant, gathered at the Ciociaro Club to vote on the agreement between the un...
Members of CAW Local 1973 began voting Sunday on a new cost-cutting deal between the Canadian Auto Workers and General Motors. Over a thousand members of the union, which represents workers at GM's Windsor Transmission Plant, gathered at the Ciociaro Club to vote on the agreement between the un...
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Home Sweet Home
Hundreds of Windsor Spitfire fans flocked to Windsor International Airport to welcome home the Memorial Cup Champions Monday afternoon. The Spitfires beat the Kelowna Rockets 4-1 Sunday night in what was only Windsor's second visit to the tournament in 21 years. As the players file...
Hundreds of Windsor Spitfire fans flocked to Windsor International Airport to welcome home the Memorial Cup Champions Monday afternoon. The Spitfires beat the Kelowna Rockets 4-1 Sunday night in what was only Windsor's second visit to the tournament in 21 years. As the players file...
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Council Meeting Cut Short by Overflow
With their chamber packed beyond capacity, Windsor city councillors ended their Monday meeting early. Mayor Eddie Francis dismissed the packed meeting at around 7:15 p.m, just over an hour after it began. He attributed the move to interruptions from a large overflow crowd in the hallway. &...
With their chamber packed beyond capacity, Windsor city councillors ended their Monday meeting early. Mayor Eddie Francis dismissed the packed meeting at around 7:15 p.m, just over an hour after it began. He attributed the move to interruptions from a large overflow crowd in the hallway. &...
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Hossa and Zetterberg lead Wings in rout over Blackhawks
The Detroit Red Wings went into game four shorthanded, but still came out on top as they routed the Blackhawks 6-1 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Marian Hossa and Henrik Zetterberg led Detroit’s scoring effort as they scored two goals apiece. Johan Franzen and Valtteri Filppula als...
The Detroit Red Wings went into game four shorthanded, but still came out on top as they routed the Blackhawks 6-1 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Marian Hossa and Henrik Zetterberg led Detroit’s scoring effort as they scored two goals apiece. Johan Franzen and Valtteri Filppula als...
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Spitfires Win First Memorial Cup
The Windsor Spitfires have won their first ever Memorial Cup. No team has ever come back from a tiebreaker game to win the championship, but the Spits made Canadian Hockey League history. Playing against the Kelowna Rockets in the tournament championship, they outplayed the Rockets to win the ga...
The Windsor Spitfires have won their first ever Memorial Cup. No team has ever come back from a tiebreaker game to win the championship, but the Spits made Canadian Hockey League history. Playing against the Kelowna Rockets in the tournament championship, they outplayed the Rockets to win the ga...
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Monster Truck Madness Rolls into Windsor
It was pure pandemonium inside the WFCU centre on Sunday afternoon as Windsor hosted its first Monster Truck Spectacular. An estimated 3,500 fans were in attendance. The show included a variety of different competitions, such as wheelies, side-by-side racing and freestyle racing tri...
It was pure pandemonium inside the WFCU centre on Sunday afternoon as Windsor hosted its first Monster Truck Spectacular. An estimated 3,500 fans were in attendance. The show included a variety of different competitions, such as wheelies, side-by-side racing and freestyle racing tri...
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Spits Win Thriller in OT
The Spits are on their way to their first Memorial Cup since 1988, where they lost to Medicine Hat 7-6. The Windsor Spitfires have advanced to the Memorial Cup final to play the Kelowna Rockets after beating the Drummondville Voltigeurs in overtime, 3-2. Adam Henrique, the Spitfires'...
The Spits are on their way to their first Memorial Cup since 1988, where they lost to Medicine Hat 7-6. The Windsor Spitfires have advanced to the Memorial Cup final to play the Kelowna Rockets after beating the Drummondville Voltigeurs in overtime, 3-2. Adam Henrique, the Spitfires'...
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Local Car Club to Host First Car Show
A car show exclusively for Ford Mustangs and other Ford automobiles will kick off Sunday morning. The event is organized by the Windsor Area Mustang Club. The WAMC was founded by local Mustang enthusiasts from the Windsor area. This year marks the first car show for the club. "We decid...
A car show exclusively for Ford Mustangs and other Ford automobiles will kick off Sunday morning. The event is organized by the Windsor Area Mustang Club. The WAMC was founded by local Mustang enthusiasts from the Windsor area. This year marks the first car show for the club. "We decid...
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New line of Toys Launched By Windsor Artist
Michael J. Gelb, who specializes in seminars for Nike, Microsoft and IBM, once said that confusion is the welcome mat at the door of creativity. Christian Aldo, 39, chose art as a lifestyle. In his senior year of high school he decided to pursue art in order to gain the attention of girls. He r...
Michael J. Gelb, who specializes in seminars for Nike, Microsoft and IBM, once said that confusion is the welcome mat at the door of creativity. Christian Aldo, 39, chose art as a lifestyle. In his senior year of high school he decided to pursue art in order to gain the attention of girls. He r...
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The University of Windsor hosts Campus Technology Day
The University of Windsor hosted Campus Technology Day and students joined in to learn ways they can be technologically savvy. The day was meant to look at what technology can do to help the university reach its goals. Located in the CAW student centre, booths were set up to show how instructo...
The University of Windsor hosted Campus Technology Day and students joined in to learn ways they can be technologically savvy. The day was meant to look at what technology can do to help the university reach its goals. Located in the CAW student centre, booths were set up to show how instructo...
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GM, CAW Reach Tentative Deal
General Motors and the Canadian Auto Workers have reached a tentative cost-cutting deal, one which will preserve a closure agreement for GM's Windsor Transmission Plant. "The closure agreement remained intact," said Mike Thomas, first vice-president of CAW Local 1973, which represents...
General Motors and the Canadian Auto Workers have reached a tentative cost-cutting deal, one which will preserve a closure agreement for GM's Windsor Transmission Plant. "The closure agreement remained intact," said Mike Thomas, first vice-president of CAW Local 1973, which represents...
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Spitfires Stick Together to Pull out Win
As the buzzer sounded to end the second period of play, the Windsor Spitfires found themselves down 4-2 to the Rimouski Oceanic. Heading into what could have been their final period of play of a season filled with success. The Oceanic watched their two- goal lead evaporate when Spitfires forwar...
As the buzzer sounded to end the second period of play, the Windsor Spitfires found themselves down 4-2 to the Rimouski Oceanic. Heading into what could have been their final period of play of a season filled with success. The Oceanic watched their two- goal lead evaporate when Spitfires forwar...
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Long Season May Get Even Longer for OHL Champs
Many Spitfire fans let out a sigh of relief as they watched the final seconds tick off the clock at the Windsor Spitfires' first 2009 Memorial Cup win Tuesday night. The 2-1 victory over the Kelowna Rockets kept the fans' and players' dreams of a Memorial Cup Championship alive. After upsetting...
Many Spitfire fans let out a sigh of relief as they watched the final seconds tick off the clock at the Windsor Spitfires' first 2009 Memorial Cup win Tuesday night. The 2-1 victory over the Kelowna Rockets kept the fans' and players' dreams of a Memorial Cup Championship alive. After upsetting...
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Fans Excited About Second Chance
When the puck drops tonight at Colisée de Rimouski, the host team, the Rimouski Oceanic, will try to stop the Spitfires from defying history by being the first team to ever come back from a 0-2 start to win the Memorial Cup. The two teams met in the second game of the round robin, where ...
When the puck drops tonight at Colisée de Rimouski, the host team, the Rimouski Oceanic, will try to stop the Spitfires from defying history by being the first team to ever come back from a 0-2 start to win the Memorial Cup. The two teams met in the second game of the round robin, where ...
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Canal Plan Sails Closer to Federal, Provincial Funding
A plan for a downtown canal and marina is up for potential federal and provincial funding after city council passed the proposal Tuesday night. The $48-million canal plan had previously failed to make it off the table when council voted it down. Now it's been added to the list of projects the cit...
A plan for a downtown canal and marina is up for potential federal and provincial funding after city council passed the proposal Tuesday night. The $48-million canal plan had previously failed to make it off the table when council voted it down. Now it's been added to the list of projects the cit...
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CUPE Goes Back to the Bargaining Table with City
A mediator is being called back to Windsor to revive negotiations between the city and CUPE. As Windsor City Council met last night behind closed doors, postponing their council meeting for an hour, representatives from both CUPE Local 82 and 543 were in attendance and met with the mayor and c...
A mediator is being called back to Windsor to revive negotiations between the city and CUPE. As Windsor City Council met last night behind closed doors, postponing their council meeting for an hour, representatives from both CUPE Local 82 and 543 were in attendance and met with the mayor and c...
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Rebuilding Lions starts with fresh face at quarterback
After signing the potentially richest contract in National Football League history, all eyes will be focused on Matthew Stafford to see if he can be the centerpiece of the NFL’s version of extreme makeover. The Lions and Stafford agreed on a six-year, $72 million deal with $41.7 million in ...
After signing the potentially richest contract in National Football League history, all eyes will be focused on Matthew Stafford to see if he can be the centerpiece of the NFL’s version of extreme makeover. The Lions and Stafford agreed on a six-year, $72 million deal with $41.7 million in ...
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Library Move, Expansion Added to Budget
South Walkerville Public Library could move and Budimir Public Library could expand after city council voted Tuesday to add two proposals by the Windsor Public Library to the city budget. The proposals would move the South Walkerville branch to the Optimist Community Centre and add new private sp...
South Walkerville Public Library could move and Budimir Public Library could expand after city council voted Tuesday to add two proposals by the Windsor Public Library to the city budget. The proposals would move the South Walkerville branch to the Optimist Community Centre and add new private sp...
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Pistons to Keep Curry
The Detroit Pistons are expected to make major changes this off-season, but head coach Michael Curry appears to be safe for another season. Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars announced at his exit media news conference on Wednesday that Curry would be returning for his second s...
The Detroit Pistons are expected to make major changes this off-season, but head coach Michael Curry appears to be safe for another season. Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars announced at his exit media news conference on Wednesday that Curry would be returning for his second s...
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Crime Stoppers Bails Out Community
Crime Stoppers put a lot of people behind bars, but it was all for a good cause. On May 14, the organization held their annual Bail or Jail fundraiser at Devonshire Mall, picking "suspects" to be held in a temporary jail cell and asking them to call friends and family to bail them...
Crime Stoppers put a lot of people behind bars, but it was all for a good cause. On May 14, the organization held their annual Bail or Jail fundraiser at Devonshire Mall, picking "suspects" to be held in a temporary jail cell and asking them to call friends and family to bail them...
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Arts Community Marches Forward During Mayor's Walk
As Windsor was celebrating its birthday, many art enthusiasts in the community want everyone to know that Windsor has a lot more to offer than just the automotive industry. During Windsor's 117th birthday celebrations, members of the art community, including the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and ...
As Windsor was celebrating its birthday, many art enthusiasts in the community want everyone to know that Windsor has a lot more to offer than just the automotive industry. During Windsor's 117th birthday celebrations, members of the art community, including the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and ...
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Report of hit-and-run caps off riverfront CUPE protest
About 30 striking city inside workers delayed cars parking at Dieppe Gardens Sunday, but the picket was interrupted by a report of a hit-and-run. Though the protest was mostly peaceful, Windsor Police were called late in the afternoon after some strikers said they had been hit by a car. The pro...
About 30 striking city inside workers delayed cars parking at Dieppe Gardens Sunday, but the picket was interrupted by a report of a hit-and-run. Though the protest was mostly peaceful, Windsor Police were called late in the afternoon after some strikers said they had been hit by a car. The pro...
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Monthly showings are beginning to attract crowd
The Windsor International Film Festival is having monthly showings of international and Canadian films in preparation for their annual festival this November. The films, which range from dramas to documentaries, are beginning to bring in big crowds at the Art Gallery of Windsor. Thursday night wa...
The Windsor International Film Festival is having monthly showings of international and Canadian films in preparation for their annual festival this November. The films, which range from dramas to documentaries, are beginning to bring in big crowds at the Art Gallery of Windsor. Thursday night wa...
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John McGivney Centre is getting a Facelift
The John McGivney Children’s Centre is being renovated to better accommodate the growing needs of thousands of special-needs children across Windsor and Essex County. The building was originally constructed in 1978 to serve 200; the centre now serves more than 2,100 each ...
The John McGivney Children’s Centre is being renovated to better accommodate the growing needs of thousands of special-needs children across Windsor and Essex County. The building was originally constructed in 1978 to serve 200; the centre now serves more than 2,100 each ...
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Duncan pledges to take on pension adequacy
Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan pledged Friday to introduce legislation tackling concerns surrounding pension adequacy. Speaking to about 200 demonstrators after an hour-long meeting with ten retired autoworkers who staged a sit-in at his Lauzon Parkway constituency office Thursday, Dunc...
Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan pledged Friday to introduce legislation tackling concerns surrounding pension adequacy. Speaking to about 200 demonstrators after an hour-long meeting with ten retired autoworkers who staged a sit-in at his Lauzon Parkway constituency office Thursday, Dunc...
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Windsor supports Windsor Regional at wine tasting
Wine connoisseurs throughout Windsor and Essex County raised their glasses in support for Windsor Regional Hospital Thursday night at the Caboto Club. The WRH hosted a wine competition and wine tasting in partnership with the All Canadian Wine Championships, Canada’s oldest and largest win...
Wine connoisseurs throughout Windsor and Essex County raised their glasses in support for Windsor Regional Hospital Thursday night at the Caboto Club. The WRH hosted a wine competition and wine tasting in partnership with the All Canadian Wine Championships, Canada’s oldest and largest win...
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Duncan to meet with protesting auto retirees
Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan will meet with ten retired auto workers Friday morning to discuss provincial help for General Motors’ ailing pension plans. The meeting comes after the group of workers staged a sit-in at Duncan’s constituency office on Lauzon Parkway, part of a ...
Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan will meet with ten retired auto workers Friday morning to discuss provincial help for General Motors’ ailing pension plans. The meeting comes after the group of workers staged a sit-in at Duncan’s constituency office on Lauzon Parkway, part of a ...
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