Category: ourWindsor
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ourWindsor: War of 1812 Tall Ships dock in Windsor
Windsorites are in for a blast from the past as historic tall ships have docked throughout the region for The Tall Ships 1812 Tour.
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ourWindsor: Detroit Bikes manufacturing bikes in the D and eyeing the Canadian market
Calgary entrepreneur Zak Pashak manufacturing bikes in The Motor City with Detroit Bikes.
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ourWindsor.ca Windsor welcomes the world; The ICG have kicked off!
Excitement buzzed in the air at the opening ceremonies of the 2013 International Children’s Games at the WFCU Centre when the participants entered the arena in the parade of nations.
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ourWindsor: Bringing students to the core; former Radisson Hotel now caters to students as The Riverside Inn
Jonathon Liedtke – OurWindsor.Ca – Wednesday, August 14, 2013 While many expressed concern upon finding out that the Radisson Hotel was transforming into a student residence, those who live in the downtown core may be relieved to learn that the building aims to cater to professional students. Student residences have the reputation of being all…
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ourWindsor: Is the Downtown Revitalization Project working?
Jonathon Liedtke – OurWindsor.Ca – August 13, 2013 In an economic climate like the type which we are currently faced with, any business celebrating an anniversary – whether fifty years or one year – is cause for celebration. This past Sunday, Vermouth on Ouellette celebrated their second anniversary under new ownership, and ourWindsor.ca took some…
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ourWindsor: Should Windsor buy the bankrupt Detroit Tunnel? MP Brian Masse and former AG Todd Langlois weigh in
Jonathon Liedtke – OurWindsor.Ca – July 31, 2013 With the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel filing for bankruptcy in an effort to reorganize its debt, many Windsorites have been questioning whether or not The City of Windsor should make an offer to purchase the asset. Mayor Francis publicly restated an interest in purchasing the tunnel to members of…
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ourWindsor: UWSA throws third annual Coming Home Music Festival at $50,000 price tag
Now in its third year, the Coming Home Music Festival will feature Nicky Romero, Josh Karmin, Sydney Blu and Toronto based Torro Torro.
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ourWindsor: Ontario Music Fund to provide support to enhance provincial music industry
The Windsor Economic Development Corporation (WEEDC) pledged to use funds available through the newly created Ontario Music Fund – valued at $45-million over three years – to help enhance and further develop the music industry, and as such, help musicians and those involved in the broader industry overall.
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ourWindsor: Windsor-Tecumseh Green Party candidate fields local environmental activist
With an upcoming by-election for Windsor/Tecumseh looming on the horizon, ourWindsor.ca is continuing its coverage of the candidates and today brings you our exclusive interview with Green Party candidate Adam Wright.
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ourWindsor: Detroit files for bankruptcy: how will it affect Windsor?
Jonathon Liedtke – ourWindsor.ca – July 21 2013 [Update/Developing: The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Judge Rosemarie Aquilina of the Ingham County Circuit ordered Governor Snyder and emergency manager Kevyn Orr to withdraw their filing of Chapter 9 bankruptcy for Detroit due to the bankruptcy violatomg the state’s constitutional protection for pensions. It is…
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ourWindsor: A royal baby shower fit for a prince…or princess
As the clock counts down to the upcoming Royal Birth of the baby of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and his wife Kate, here in Windsor, celebrations are underway to honour and mark the event.
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ourWindsor: HackForge seeks to enhance technical community through community collaboration
HackForge, a technical alliance which aims to foster creativity, enhance the technology sector and where resources are pooled for the benefit of participants, is steadily growing in both size and in terms of the projects undertaken.
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ourWindsor: Hudak tours Valiant with Windsor-Tecumseh candidate Robert de Verteuil
You can tell it’s by-election season when party leaders descend upon ridings to tout the benefits of both their local candidates and the party overall. Windsor was no exception to the rule Thursday morning when PC leader Tim Hudak toured Valiant with Windsor-Tecumseh PC candidate Robert de Verteuil.
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ourWindsor: Percy Hatfield opens by-election campaign office
With five provincial by-elections scheduled for August 1 to replace former Ontario Liberal seats – including both former Premier McGuinty and Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan’s seats – the summer campaign season is upon us.
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ourWindsor.ca: West end park to see accessibility upgrades
City councilor Ron Jones announced today that $300,000 will be spent in his west end ward to increase accessibility to Patterson Park.
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ourWindsor.ca: Humane Society holds event to remind residents it’s dangerous to leave animals in the heat
The tragic passing of Maximus Huyskens, the Milton toddler who passed away as a result of heat exposure last week after he was left in a car while being cared for by his grandmother, served as a reminder that the warm summer heat can often times be deadly.
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ourWindsor.ca: Windsor-Tecumseh Liberals choose candidate for by-election
The Ontario Liberal Party has its candidate for the upcoming Windsor-Tecumseh by-election in which Premier Wynne will be forced to call to replace former MPP and Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan.
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ourWindsor.ca: New adult entertainment venue quietly opens in downtown core amid downtown revitalization
A new and discreet adult entertainment parlour opened last weekend in the downtown core on Chatham Street, and while the soft launch saw more than 600 customers entering through the rear, few were notified that the business existed.
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ourWindsor.ca: Teresa Piruzza named Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues
Jonathon Liedtke – ourWindsor.ca – June 24, 2013 Teresa Piruzza, the MPP for Windsor-West and Minister of Youth and Children’s Services, has only been in office just four months shy of two years, but she is quickly rebuffing assertions that Windsor would be relegated to a second-tier status as a city following the resignation of…
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ourWindsor.ca: University looks ahead 50 years with new Campus Master Plan
To mark the 50th anniversary of the University of Windsor, the institution is setting its sights 50 years into the future and has released a new campus master plan, which was recently approved by the Board of Governors.
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ourWindsor.ca: Drink that beer…it’s helping the economy
Grab your favourite pint glass, purchase a growler of craft beer and kick your feet up, Ontarians! It’s Ontario Craft Beer Week.
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ourWindsor.ca: Business and labour comes together to support single sports betting bill
It was 18 months ago that the democratically elected House of Commons passed a single sports betting bill which was initially submitted by Windsor-East MP Joe Comartin.
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ourWindsor.ca: Toronto Police work with Windsor Police on Project Traveler
An investigation led by the Toronto Police integrated guns and drugs task-force has resulted in 42 tactical teams from 17 police agencies executing 29 search warrants in Toronto and Windsor which netted 28 arrests and saw 40 firearms over $3-million in narcotics and $572,000 in cash confiscated.
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ourWindsor.ca: 2013 West Nile virus season in Windsor-Essex
The temperature is getting warmer, the frequency of rainfall is increasing and the humidity is causing things to feel sticky. That can only mean one thing: it’s the 2013 West Nile Virus season in Windsor-Essex.
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ourWindsor.ca: National donut day celebrated across US; Canadian reactions
Across the USA on June 7th, Americans gorge on delicious donuts to celebrate what is collectively referred to as “National Donut Day”.
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ourWindsor.ca: Car talk: APMA conference focuses on innovation and competitiveness
It was all car talk today at Caesar’s Windsor as participants of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association Annual Conference (APMA) listened in for a ‘fireplace’ chat with Joe Hinirchs, the executive vice president and president of the Americas Ford Motor Company, and Sandra Pupatello, the new CEO of the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation.
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ourWindsor.ca: Mock Funeral held to save university Centre for Studies in Social Justice
While The University of Windsor has scheduled the Centre for Studies in Social Justice to be closed permanently on July 1st, a large contingent of activists, university staff, faculty and students and community members alike attended a mock funeral protest against the decision made by administration on Monday afternoon.
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ourWindsor.ca: Calling Windsor-Essex cyclists! Rediscover your bike…
It’s time to “Rediscover Your Bike” again, Windsor-Essex, as the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit launches their annual campaign aimed at increasing bike ridership and safety.
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ourWindsor.ca: Humane Society is “Not Just Dogs and Cats”
While they’re not quite offering lions, tigers or bears, the Windsor Essex Humane Society held an event over the past weekend to remind the public that their business isn’t just centred around adopting-out dogs and cats.
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ourWindsor.ca: Windsor Police Service launch new website and suspect uses it to turn self in
The Windsor Police Service has a new website which runs on the same template as the official City of Windsor website, bringing consistency across municipal electronic platforms.
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ourWindsor.ca: Former Windsor Arena new home for Catholic Central
There’s a new secondary school being built in the downtown core for the first time in decades – a new home for Catholic Central High School – and it’s thanks to an agreement between the City of Windsor and the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board.
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ourWindsor.ca: How prepared are you for a tornado?
Following a deadly and destructive mile-wide tornado which ripped through Oklahoma and caused twenty-four deaths, OurWindsor.ca reached out to Emergency Management Ontario to talk about emergency preparedness.
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ourWindsor.ca: UPDATED: OPSEU president warns Ontarians to “stock up” on liquor before potential May 17 LCBO strike
Residents of Ontario have been warned by the president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) to stock up their liquor cabinets before a potential this coming May 17 – a long weekend – strike of unionized LCBO employees.
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ourWindsor.ca: City councilor Percy Hatfield seeks Windsor-East NDP nomination
The Windsor-West NDP provincial riding association picks their new candidate tonight for an upcoming by-election for the riding from which former Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan resigned on February 7, 2013.
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ourWindsor.ca: Rain got you down? Take in some indoor Windsor activities
OurWindsor wanted to compile a list of our favourite spots in the city to visit on a rainy day (although they’re excellent places to visit on warm and sunny days as well!)…
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ourWindsor.ca: Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation names Sandra Pupatello as new CEO
The Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation has secured a high profile Chief Executive Officer in naming Sandra Pupatello to head the organization.
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ourWindsor.ca: The Bistro at the River gets reprieve; under same management
The man who decided to cease operations of the riverfront The Bistro at the River was the only applicant after the city issued a new request for proposals to operate the restaurant. This time around, he is confident that the business will be viable and sustainable.
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ourWindsor.ca: Chamber of Commerce reaction to 2013 Ontario budget
Premier Kathleen Wynne’s minority Liberal government has handed down a budget which just might have gone far enough to appease the NDP to avoid an election. While PC leader Tim Hudak isn’t content with Wynne’s budget, Windsor and Essex Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Matt Marchand expressed that it was a “modestly good budget…
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ourWindsor.ca: Provinces allocates $45-million to music industry
The Province of Ontario has announced a $45-million fund that seeks to position the province as a leader in the audio production and recording industry while creating jobs and expanding the number of live performances.
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ourWindsor.ca: Windsor Heritage Committee votes to approve demolition of former Danny’s Tavern
Following a unanimous vote to approve the demolition of the former Danny’s Tavern from the Windsor Heritage Committee, the fate of the 100+ year-old building – which is currently on the heritage list but not designated as such – will be decided by city council in the coming weeks.
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ourWindsor.ca: Rising Star Award goes to west-end advocate and entrepreneur
Fabio Costante, a local west-end advocate, entrepreneur and community leader has been awarded the Rising Star Award at the annual Business Excellence Awards.
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ourWindsor.ca: Unionized LCBO employees set strike deadline
There’s a chance that LCBO employees will be going on strike for Victoria Day weekend as 95% of unionized employees have voted in favour of striking and have set a deadline of May 17, the day before the Victoria Day weekend.
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ourWindsor.ca: Five transit routes that don’t exist…but readers think should
OurWindsor wanted to imagine a Windsor without budget constraints and reductions, a city that has a transit service that is able to directly bring riders from one location to another with little to no interruptions along the way.
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ourWindsor.ca: Opposition to proposed entry fee to USA at land border crossings
Local politicians and business leaders are up in arms over an entry levy proposed by the United States Department of Homeland Security that would see travelers entering the United States via a land border crossing charged an entry fee.
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ourWindsor.ca: The Blue Stones to be featured on NBC’s Parks and Recreation
Windsor’s very own The Blue Stones have set their sights on the international stage and this week will be featured on NBC’s hit television show, Parks and Recreation.
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ourWindsor.ca: Health Unit seeks $10-million to tackle childhood obesity
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is hoping to receive $10-million for five years of programming from the province aimed at reducing the rate of childhood obesity in the region.
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ourWindsor.ca: Windsor regional hospital receives ‘B’ in CBC’s Rate My Hospital
Windsor Regional Hospital received a “B” grade in the most recent CBC Fifth Estate investigation entitled “Rate My Hospital” that investigated the performance standards of hospitals across the country. While WRH didn’t receive the highest possible grade, CEO David Musyj is proud of his team and the hospital as a whole.
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ourWindsor.ca: Signing of presidential permit represents last hurdle for new bridge
With the signing of a presidential permit from the Obama Administration, the new Detroit River International Crossing has cleared the final hurdle and is ready to begin long awaited construction.
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ourWindsor.ca: Police request public’s help in locating hit-and-run suspect
Windsor Police are requesting the help of the public in locating a hit-and-run suspect who struck a young girl while she was riding her bike at the intersection of Bernard and Seminole yesterday afternoon.
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ourWindsor.ca: LCBO has no plans for new downtown location
With a newly constructed flagship LCBO store that has recently opened in East Windsor, many residents have wondered whether or not redevelopment in the core of the city would prompt the provincial Crown corporation to upgrade its only existing facility downtown.
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ourWindsor.ca: Sandwich post office to close doors on April 26
The fate of the Sandwich Town post office has been decided by Canada Post and the corporation plans to shutter the doors of the mail institution on April 26, 2013.
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ourWindsor.ca: Local reaction to 2013 federal budget mixed
When Jim Flaherty presented the Conservative’s 2013 budget to the House of Commons yesterday, many in the region were put at ease to learn that it aimed to increase both jobs and skills training.
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ourWindsor.ca: To compete globally, education needs to be reformed
Is education failing our students? In a workforce in which many students are opting to return to a post-secondary institution after completing a first degree, many have wondered if the education system is designed the best it can be for the 21st century in a global job market.
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ourWindsor.ca: Spring has sprung: Here’s what Parks & Rec has in store for Windsorites this season
Even though the current weather conditions might not suggest it, winter has passed and spring has officially sprung with Wednesday marking the spring equinox. OurWindsor’s Jon Liedtke spoke with the City of Windsor parks and recreation department and a senior horticulturalist to find out what it takes to make to transition the city’s parks from…
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ourWindsor.ca: Canadian Target launch targets media attention
Target has officially opened its new store in Windsor, with a soft launch for media, but, some are taking exception to excessive media attention swirling around the big-box retailer.
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ourWindsor.ca: St. Patrick’s Day patrons kept police busy but were not overly unruly
While it was cold and snowing on St. Patrick’s Day in Windsor, that didn’t stop residents from going out, drinking a few alcoholic beverages, and generally having a good time. While Windsor Police were kept busy throughout the day and night, patrons didn’t get unruly as some might have expected.
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ourWindsor.ca: Unique spots in Sandwich Town
Founded following the American Revolution, the settlement of Sandwich is located on Windsor’s Westside and is home to some of the oldest buildings in the City. Sandwich was first inhabited by members of First Nations and was primarily an agricultural settlement following European settlement.
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ourWindsor.ca: Local business weighs in on Grace Hospital demolition
Demolition is ongoing at the site of the former Grace Hospital, and while items from the interior of the building were removed last month by the contractor, demolition of the smaller buildings on site is scheduled to begin next week.
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ourWindsor.ca: Premier Wynne visits Windsor, the “Best kept secret in the province”
Premier Kathleen Wynne was in Windsor on Monday to take part in a roundtable discussion centred on job creation, bringing together community and business leaders.
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ourWindsor.ca: Protest held for gay student who claims she was bullied by teacher
Roughly two-dozen supporters protested in front of the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board’s office to show support for a student who claims she was bullied by her teacher due to her sexual orientation and whose message to other bullied students is to stand up for yourself.
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ourWindsor.ca: Students with intellectual disabilities take part in sporting event
Special education students from six area high schools descended on the University of Windsor’s St. Dennis Athletic Centre today to take part in the 4 Corners Youth Sport Competition which provides competition opportunities to high school students with intellectual disabilities.
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ourWindsor.ca: Police officer pleads guilty to discreditable conduct
A Windsor police officer has plead guilty to “discreditable conduct becoming of a sworn officer” for an incident in late 2011.
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ourWindsor.ca: Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group advancing border file
Windsor West MP Brian Masse recently returned from meetings with members of the U.S. Congress and Senate to discuss the issues surrounding the border and the new Windsor-Detroit international crossing.
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ourWindsor.ca: Police to launch educational campaign about synthetic marijuana
Three Ontario police forces are teaming up to produce an educational campaign regarding synthetic marijuana – called “IZMS” on the street – which is being sold across the province. IZMS are branded as synthetic marijuana and while its manufacturers bill it as ‘legal weed’, policing organizations aren’t entirely convinced.
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ourWindsor.ca: Incidents of norovirus on par with previous years
There have been fifteen outbreaks of the gastrointestinal illness norovirus in the city so far this winter, putting the number of outbreaks in Windsor on par with years past.
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ourWindsor.ca: City transportation committee votes to ban e-bikes from trails
The City of Windsor transportation committee voted ban e-bikes from multi-use trails.
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ourWindsor.ca: News Cafe tenant secured in Windsor Star building
The downtown core has secured a new tenant as The Windsor Star’s new downtown headquarters is poised for its News Cafe to be operated by the owners of The Green Bean Cafe.
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ourWindsor.ca: Council approves three-dog rule
Lovers of dogs can howl in delight as city council approved an increase in the number of canines allowed per residence from two three.
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ourWindsor.ca: Minister Pirruza announces provincial support for Grace demolition, cleanup and redevelopment
West end residents who have been negatively affected by the looming shadow of the former Windsor Grace Hospital building might find solace in the fact that the Government of Ontario has announced support for the demolition, clean up and redevelopment of the facility.
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ourWindsor.ca: Zombies: Windsor emergency preparedness
While the walking dead aren’t quite roaming the streets in search of raw flesh to consume (yet), federal politicians engaged in a brief conversation about zombies and how they relate to emergency preparedness in the House of Commons yesterday, and OurWindsor.ca spoke with Staff Sgt. Dodd of the Windsor Police about zombie preparedness in Windsor.
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ourWindsor.ca: Exclusive interview with Federal Liberal leadership candidate David Bertschi
David Bertschi wants to be the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and hopefully the next Prime Minister.
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ourWindsor.ca: Detroit–Windsor Tunnel plaza under construction
Big changes are coming to the downtown core, as the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel new access routes are officially under construction.
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ourWindsor.ca: Exclusive Interview with Minister Piruzza
Having just been sworn in yesterday, MPP Teresa Piruzza – the newly appointed Minister of Children and Youth Services – is ready to begin her role in Premier Wynne’s cabinet at Queen’s Park.
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ourWindsor.ca: Happy Packzi Day!
Paczki Day is upon us, and while many Windsorites will be loosening their belts towards the end of the day, the team at Blak’s Bakery was working a double shift to produce an astounding 30,000 Paczki.
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ourWindsor.ca: Residents protest at Canada Post sorting facility
Canada Post workers, community members, politicians and supporters packed the parking lot at the Walker Road Canada Post sorting facility to protest Canada Post’s decision to close the historic Sandwich post office as well as proposed service reductions at the sorting facility.
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ourWindsor.ca: Public school board concerned about potential declining enrollment
Interest in the Catholic School Board is increasing as the ongoing labour strife between the Province of Ontario and the teachers’ unions continues. Current job actions, the possibility of the withdrawal of volunteer work before and after school, and a lack of extracurricular activities has parents looking towards a Catholic education to make up for…
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ourWindsor.ca: Winter weather whitens Windsor
The majority of southern Ontario is under a snowfall warning and it’s caused school closures, half of the flights out of Toronto’s Pearson airport to be cancelled, and parts of the 401 entirely shut down.
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ourWindsor.ca: No love for Windsor on Valentine’s Day as Duncan resigns from cabinet
Outgoing Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan announced today that he was submitting his resignation as MPP for Windsor-Tecumseh effective Thursday, February 14, 2013.
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ourWindsor.ca: BlackBerry bets on brand loyalty
While the cellular industry has changed immensely over the past ten years with the introduction of the first iPhone in 2007 and the first Android phone in 2008, many Canadians and business-types have stuck with their old BlackBerry devices due to both brand loyalty and an appreciation for the device itself.
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ourWindsor.ca: University setting sights on the future
University staff, administration, students, members of the media and community, and even a cohort of picketing CUPE members were all in attendance for University of Windsor President Alan Wildeman’s address titled “The Future is Never What it Used to be”.
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ourWindsor.ca: Family aquatic centre shaping up
If you’ve been in the core recently, you’ll have noticed that the new Family Aquatic Complex (FAC) is taking shape, and with a report going to council tonight outlining an RFP regarding naming rights and the possible inclusion of a digital screen and solar panels, the facility is gearing to become a major cornerstone of…
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ourWindsor.ca: Top 10 things Windsorites use 311 for
While it’s not as funny as David Letterman’s Top 10 lists, the 311 Call Centre has complied statistics from January – December of 2012 and has comprised their very own Top 10 List.
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ourWindsor.ca: History of seigniorial system in Windsor
Ever go driving north in the city and wonder why there are so many French sounding street names? Or have you ever stopped to consider why there are so many streets that run for what seem like kilometers on end north/south? Have you ever stopped to wonder why Windsor seems to be laid out in…
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ourWindsor.ca: Region negatively impacted as Senate halts single-sports betting
With the Super Bowl upon us, undoubtedly the biggest sporting event in North America (sorry hockey fans), Windsorites, Members of Parliament and sports fans alike are fuming and gritting their teeth at the missed opportunities that single sports betting would have provided for the region.
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ourWindsor.ca: City parks for sale in Windsor
In June of 2012, city council passed a resolution which looked into the closure of 17 parks at a rate of 2 per year. Fast forward to today, and the City of Windsor is holding a community meeting regarding the closure of both Long and South Tilston parks in west Windsor.
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ourWindsor.ca: Twitter post gets OHL ref suspended for remainder of season and playoffs
An OHL referee has found himself suspended for the remainder of the 2012-2013 season, as well as the playoffs for his inappropriate tweet regarding both the city and residents of Sault Ste. Marie.
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ourWindsor.ca: Did you know: Alcohol Produced In Windsor Essex
For over a century, the region of Windsor and Essex has been producing alcohol that is shipped across the entire world. While recently the Canadian Club brand has been featured in the hit HBO show Boardwalk Empire, many would be surprised to find out what other brands are made in the area.
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ourWindsor.ca: Residents rally to save Sandwich post office
Proponents of Windsor’s west end came out in full force to pledge their support to save the Sandwich Post office after Canada Post announced that they had entered a 30 day community consultation period regarding its closure.
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ourWindsor.ca: Best places in Windsor to enjoy winter
OurWindsor wanted to compile a list of some of the best places in Windsor to take in a winter’s day to enjoy the scenery.
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ourWindsor.ca: Who will win McGuinty’s job?
The 2013 Ontario Liberal Party leadership convention is upon us and delegates are poised to elect the first female premiere that the province has ever seen.
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ourWindsor.ca: Bob Rae attends Liberal fundraiser at historic Low-Martin House
Outgoing interim federal Liberal leader Bob Rae was in Windsor on Wednesday night to take part in a party fundraiser at the historic Low-Martin house, which has seen Prime Ministers and politicians ranging from Paul Martin Sr. to Pierre Trudeau gracing its halls while discussing the affairs of the country.
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ourWindsor.ca: Police release internal census results
The Windsor Police Service released the results of their inaugural Workplace Census which was conducted between May 24th and August 31st of 2012. The census was initiated by the Windsor Police Service Human Rights Project team.
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ourWindsor.ca: The Stilt Guys give tips for Dragons Den auditions
CBC’s Dragons’ Den Windsor auditions are being held in Windsor tomorrow, and with a slate of local entrepreneurs hoping to make their big pitches, ourWindsor.ca sat down with Windsorite Mark Lefebvre of The Stilt Guys to talk about his experience on the show.
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ourWindsor.ca: NHL season benefits local establishments
With the NHL lockout officially over and games occurring on a set schedule, hockey fans across the continent are rejoicing that their favourite sport is being played once again.
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ourWindsor.ca: Extreme cold presents challenges to city
While Windsor may be the southern-most city in all of Canada, we’re having our fair share of cold weather to make up for our geographical position. The temperature on Tuesday was pegged at negative 15 Celsius, and with the wind chill it registered as a bitter negative 24 Celsius. These temperatures represent the coldest Windsor…
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ourWindsor.ca: $60,000 study launched to investigate “Windsor Hum”
Windsor residents plagued by the notorious “Windsor Hum” may finally be able to rest easy knowing that the federal government has initiated a study to identify its cause.
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Exclusive interview with PC Leader Tim HudakPC Leader Tim Hudak spoke in Essex about reform welfare, Ontario taxation, “right to work” benefits, and what he sees as negative about the Ontario Liberal Party.
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ourWindsor.ca: School Board Seeks Funding for Secuirty Cameras and Controlled Access
While earlier today St. Joseph’s high school was locked down due to a gun threat, the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) is hoping to receive funding to install security cameras and controlled access devices throughout remaining elementary schools.
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ourWindsor.ca: Idle No More Targets Ambassador Bridge
While the Idle No More national day of action is in full swing across the country, roughly 1000 protestors descended upon Windsor to target the Ambassador Bridge to bring awareness to the movement.
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ourWindsor.ca: City Police Can Expect a Pay Raise…No layoffs
Windsor Police officers can expect a pay raise which works out to roughly 12% over the course of four years. The ruling, which was retroactive dating back to 2011, equals a 2.9% annual pay increase.
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ourWindsor.ca: NHL Lockout Affects Local Hospitality Industry
Due to a tentative deal being reached on Sunday between the NHL owners and the players’ union, the NHL lockout could be nearing the end of its existence after more than 110 days. As such, many local bar and restaurant owners are hoping that with the start of the 2012-2013 season upon us, that their…
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ourWindsor.ca: City of Windsor Approves Payment Schedule for University Move to the Core
The City of Windsor is moving forward with its payment schedule for the University of Windsor’s plan to move students into the downtown core. The plan, which is believed to help revitalize the downtown core, has been anticipated and championed by downtown business owners and residents alike.
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ourWindsor.ca: The Arkells and The Walkervilles Perform for UWindsor Frost Week
The University of Windsor Students’ Alliance (UWSA) – the same group which has brought Benny Benassi and Avicii to the riverfront – held their first 2013 Frost Week event as a means of welcoming both new and returning students to campus for the second semester.
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ourWindsor.ca: Best Locally Produced and Sold Produce, Dairy and Meats
While there is certainly convenience in shopping at a big-box grocery outlet, ourWindsor wanted to highlight some of the best bets for purchasing food locally.
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ourWindsor.ca: Phog Lounge Celebrates 9 Years in the Core
Phog Lounge celebrated its 9th birthday on Wednesday and they opened their doors for a quasi open-house to celebrate the festivities. Patrons, employees, community members and art enthusiasts alike ventured to Phog to help celebrate the birthday of what many consider to be the premiere de facto art house in the core of the city.
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ourWindsor.ca: Taxicab Industry Improves Interior and Exterior Vehicle Standards
The taxicab industry has slightly improved both the interior and exterior conditions of their vehicles respectively, according to the Ann Kalinowski, the Manager of Bylaw Enforcement for the City of Windsor.
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ourWindsor.ca: Photo Gallery: Willistead Manor at Christmas
The City of Windsor has once again opened the doors to Willistead Manor in Walkerville to allow for residents to take in the marvel that is the Manor during the Holiday season.
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ourWindsor.ca: Outdoor Holiday Decorations
Last week we brought you the best Indoor Holiday Decorations in and around Windsor this holiday season. Today, we’re focusing on the Best Outdoor Holiday Decorations in the community.
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ourWindsor.ca: Miss Canada Named Winter Fest Parade Grand Marshall
After Windsor was labeled “The Earth’s Rectum” by professional comedian and satirist Stephen Colbert, some Windsorites have gotten all hot and bothered by the comparison. As such, the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (DWBIA), having failed to secure Mr. Colbert as the Grand Marshall of the Winter Fest Parade, recently announced that Miss. Canada would…
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ourWindsor.ca: ‘Idle No More’: Protesting Bill C45
Roughly 200 people marched through the streets of the downtown core in opposition to federal Omnibus Bill C-45, which contains a swath of legislative changes that affect everything from retirement age to changes to the Navigable Waters Protection Act. The group was comprised of members of First Nations communities and citizens who have taken offense…
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ourWindsor.ca: Protest: Teachers Across Windsor/Essex Protest Bill 115
Both the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation District 9 (OSSTF) and the Greater Essex Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) state that Bill 115 denies educators and support staff basic democratic rights, – namely, the right to bargain collectively.
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ourWindsor.ca: Indoor Christmas Decorations
It’s that time of year again: the halls are decked, Christmas trees have sprung up, the aura of the holiday season is decidedly in the air once again. As such, OurWindsor wanted to share with our readers a list of some of the best Indoor Holiday Decoration locations throughout the city.
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ourWindsor.ca: Windsor Police Chaplain to be Missed by Community
Windsor has lost a “true servant of the people” in the loss of Windsor Police Chaplain Rev. Jack Costello according to Police Chief Al Frederick.
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ourWindsor.ca: Windsorites Weigh in on Changes to Royal Rules of Succession and Birth Announcement
The world is abuzz over the news of the Pregnancy of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and while unfortunately a nurse has taken her life over a prank by Australian radio DJs, many Windsorites are elated by the pregnancy announcement coming from the Royal Family.
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ourWindsor.ca: $10,000 Reward to Locate Stolen Laptop Containing Valuable Research
A $10,000 reward has been offered to help locate a stolen laptop that contained valuable scientific information for the University of Windsor’s Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER).
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ourWindsor.ca: Play Director Calls Removal of Poster from Theatre Censorship
Even though the Vagina Monologues is entering its second and last weekend of performances at the Capitol Theatre, patrons aren’t able to tell it from looking at the posters of current productions.
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ourWindsor.ca: New Police Chief and Deputies Sworn In
Members of the Windsor Police Service, City Council, administration and the community alike filled The St. Clair College Centre for the Arts for the official Windsor Police Services (WPS) Swearing in Ceremony for Police Chief Al Frederick, and Deputies Power and Derus respectively.
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ourWindsor.ca: After a Year, Library Teen Zone Enjoyed by Participants
The Teen Zones at the Windsor Public Library (WPL) recently breached one year in operation, and according to participants and a staff member, things are going well.
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ourWindsor.ca: University of Windsor receives keys to Windsor Star building
The University of Windsor was officially handed the keys to the Windsor Star building on Friday outside of the Windsor Star building downtown and the occasion was marked with a mass outdoor photo shoot.
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ourWindsor.ca: Learn about Willistead’s historical points
The City of Windsor is offering tours of Willistead Manor during the months of July and August and is inviting citizens to “step back in time and tour a link to Windsor’s past”.
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ourWindsor.ca: WindsorEats launches new design for culinary guide
Adriano Ciotoli and Pina Ciotoli, co-owners of WindsorEats, have launched a new design for their website.
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ourWindsor.ca: Opinion: My first encounter with the ‘Windsor Hum’
Jon Liedtke opines on the Windsor Hum for ourWindsor.ca.
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ourWindsor.ca: Opinion: Telephone town hall participation inspiring
Jon Liedtke opines on The Windsor Hum telephone townhall for ourWindsor.ca