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• 'Do it the proper ways': Windsor Overdose Prevention Society submits non-profit status application

  20-07-2019 03:03 via cbc.ca
  The Windsor Overdose Prevention Society's non-profit status filing comes one day after the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit revealed details about a public survey to do with the establishment of supervised injection sites in the city.
  
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• Reader letter: Taxpayer cost too high in delaying next federal election

  16-04-2024 18:00 via windsorstar.com
  
  Rather than delay the next federal election in October 2025 to “avoid a Hindu religious period” — and thereby also allow a slew of politicians to become eligible for a substantial public pension after a short time in office — why not instead move the previously scheduled election date up a few days? Read More
  
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• Windsor police nab package-pinching porch pirate suspect

  16-04-2024 17:00 via windsorstar.com
  
  Windsor police located and arrested a woman Tuesday morning who they had identified as a “porch pirate.” Read More
  
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• Michigan roundup: Pistons in search of head of basketball operations after another last-place finish

  16-04-2024 16:47 via windsorstar.com
  
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• E-vehicle sales slowdown won’t slow 'spectacular' Ontario investments — Fedeli

  16-04-2024 16:35 via windsorstar.com
  
  Electric vehicle sales may be slowing but a senior member of the Ford government  said there’s been no slowdown in the interest or intentions of companies looking to be part of the province's emerging EV supply chain. Read More
  
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• Downtown Windsor scores as Detroit hosts NFL football draft

  16-04-2024 15:31 via windsorstar.com
  
  Hotels are selling out and parties are planned.   Read More
  
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• Downtown Windsor already scoring with Detroit's hosting of NFL draft

  16-04-2024 15:31 via windsorstar.com
  
  Hotels are selling out and parties are planned.   Read More
  
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• Fentanyl linked to 14 of 15 Windsor-area opioid overdoses during the past week

  16-04-2024 15:09 via cbc.ca
  
  An alert was issued after a “high number” of opioid overdoses between Apr. 7 and Apr. 13.
  
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• Reader letter: Why the special housing status for Francis's Ward 1?

  16-04-2024 15:00 via windsorstar.com
  
  Regarding the proposed condo development at the Roseland curling club site, Ward 1 Coun. Fred Francis says it's crazy to put high-density housing in a predominantly single-family neighbourhood. Read More
  
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• Mortgage interest still driving inflation, as overall rate nudges up to 2.9%

  16-04-2024 14:42 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's inflation rate went up slightly in March compared to February, with Statistics Canada pointing out gasoline prices are partly behind the increase, along with shelter costs such as mortgage interest rates and rent.
  
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• Gasoline, shelter costs drive inflation up a smidge to 2.9%

  16-04-2024 14:42 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's inflation rate went up slightly in March compared to February, with Statistics Canada pointing out gasoline prices are partly behind the increase.
  
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• Southwestern Ontario high school students learn the law with mock murder trial

  16-04-2024 13:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Regional secondary school students role-played in mock murder trials as a teaching tool by the Ontario Justice Education Network. High school teacher Butch Rickeard says the goal is to provide interested students with an "experiential understanding" of criminal law.
  
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• Reader letter: Huge thanks to Windsor police in burglary response

  16-04-2024 13:00 via windsorstar.com
  
  We would like to express our sincerest appreciation for the Windsor Police Service officers who came to our aid after a break-in and assault at our home on the evening of March 19. Read More
  
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• How an Ontario network is 'empowering' Black entrepreneurs — including one from Windsor

  16-04-2024 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As the Southwestern Ontario Black Entrepreneurship Network marks its first anniversary, CBC Hamilton spoke to three participants about their experiences. They are among the 150 businesses the network supports, based in cities such as Hamilton and Windsor.
  
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• How an Ontario network is 'empowering' Black entrepreneurs — including 1 from Windsor

  16-04-2024 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As the Southwestern Ontario Black Entrepreneurship Network marks its first anniversary, CBC Hamilton spoke to three participants about their experiences. They are among the 150 businesses the network supports, based in cities such as Hamilton and Windsor.
  
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• Freeland tables her fourth federal budget — this time with a tight focus on housing

  16-04-2024 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will table her fourth federal budget today, laying out the government's plan to spend billions of dollars on housing to improve supply — a plan the Liberals also hope will boost their prospects with a crucial group of voters.
  
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• 2 Windsor-Essex high schools are sending teams to a world robotics event in Texas

  16-04-2024 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Robotics teams from two Windsor-Essex high schools, the Belle River Boltheads and the the Villy WiredCats, are heading to the FIRST Robotics World Championships in Texas to compete for the international title.
  
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• Raymond scores OT winner, Red Wings clip Canadiens 5-4 to keep playoff hopes alive

  16-04-2024 04:03 via windsorstar.com
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• Raymond scores late in 3rd and OT to keep Red Wings playoffs alive with 5-4 win over Canadiens

  16-04-2024 04:03 via windsorstar.com
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• Raymond scores in OT as Red Wings clip Canadiens 5-4 to keep playoff hopes alive

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• Invasive species of turtles pose "great threat" to native species of turtles says wildlife coordinator

  16-04-2024 03:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Red-eared Slider turtles are not native to Canada, but they are now quite common in Windsor's Ojibway Park. CBC Windsor's Mike Evans spoke to Wings Animal Rehabilitation, Wildlife Coordinator, Alexander Campbell about the growing problem he says they've created and how it started.
  
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• Councillors weigh in on solutions after unsanctioned car rally in south Windsor

  16-04-2024 02:20 via cbc.ca
  
  An unsanctioned car rally close to Windsor International Airport nearly ended in disaster over the weekend — finding ways to prevent meet-ups such as these from taking place is no easy task according to some city officials.
  
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• Councillors look to crack down on unsanctioned car rallies after south Windsor incident

  16-04-2024 02:20 via cbc.ca
  
  An unsanctioned car rally close to Windsor International Airport nearly ended in disaster over the weekend — finding ways to prevent meet-ups such as these from taking place is no easy task according to some city officials.
  
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• Everclear Coming To The Colosseum Stage | windsoriteDOTca News - windsor ontario's neighbourhood newspaper ... - windsoriteDOTca News

  16-04-2024 01:55 via news.google.com
  
  Everclear Coming To The Colosseum Stage | windsoriteDOTca News - windsor ontario's neighbourhood newspaper ...  windsoriteDOTca News
  
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• Shoppers Drug Mart faces proposed class action for alleged 'unethical corporate practices'

  16-04-2024 00:01 via cbc.ca
  
  A former Shoppers Drug Mart franchise owner has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the Canadian retail pharmacy chain, and its parent company Loblaw, alleging the companies imposed “unsafe and unethical” corporate practices on franchise owner pharmacists to increase profits. In a statement, a Loblaw spokesperson told CBC News "this case has no merit whatsoever, and we intend to vigorously defend it."
  
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• Health Unit Reports High Number Of Opioid Overdoses - windsoriteDOTca News

  15-04-2024 23:36 via news.google.com
  
  Health Unit Reports High Number Of Opioid Overdoses  windsoriteDOTca News
  
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• 2 best friends paint mural for Windsor restaurant after thief breaks window

  15-04-2024 22:43 via cbc.ca
  
  Best friends Alexandria Masse and Kaley Beecroft came together to create the mural after a window was broken at Maiden Lane Wine and Spirits on Pelissier Street late last week.
  
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• Windsor landlord group will appeal court decision upholding annual rental inspection program

  15-04-2024 22:14 via cbc.ca
  
  A group of landlords will continue its court battle with the city as it aims to end a pilot project forcing owners of rental units in parts of Windsor to get a license to operate.
  
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• Tentative Agreement At Green Shield | windsoriteDOTca News - windsor ontario's neighbourhood newspaper ... - windsoriteDOTca News

  15-04-2024 22:10 via news.google.com
  
  Tentative Agreement At Green Shield | windsoriteDOTca News - windsor ontario's neighbourhood newspaper ...  windsoriteDOTca News
  
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• Canada's 1st tornado of the year touched down in Amherstburg, Ont., researchers say

  15-04-2024 22:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Researchers say a spring storm in Amhertsburg, Ont. brought the country's first tornado of 2024. 
  
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