Highest homicide rate in 5 years, anomaly said police chief

Last year Windsor had the most homicides since 2010.

U of Windsor students meet their student ombudsperson

Student unions needed assistance with academic and university related issues.

Youth centre bags meals for Windsor homeless

Six years ago, Patricia Caron was homeless in Windsor. But now that she has roof over her head, she found a way to help those still living on city's streets.

Hamilton pair creates penis-themed adult colouring book

by Adam Carter

Connor Thompson and Chris Elphick are putting the finishing touches on their new colouring book called Cockadoodles. Yes, it is actually a colouring/activity book that’s full of penises.

Dairy farm cow tests positive for rabies near Listowel

A cow from a working dairy farm in Elma Ward, Perth County has tested positive for rabies, Perth District Health Unit says.

Amherstburg next to consider hookah ban in public spaces

Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said the town is updating its smoke-free bylaw, which could include a prohibition on hookah pipes similar to changes made in Windsor this week.

CBC Windsor Sounds of the Season 2016

CBC Windsor is giving back to the community & helping those in need!

High hydro costs force restaurant owner to shut down

by Amy Dodge

Shaukat Khan pays more in hydro than he makes in sales. His Indian restaurant has only been open for two years.

Health Canada proposes ban of bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticide

by Lisa Johnson

Current high-volume use of imidacloprid is "not sustainable," says Health Canada, which today proposed a phase out and ban of the controversial agricultural pesticide.

Woman injured in house fire in critical condition

The woman was hurt when a fire accidentally started in the kitchen of her Arthur Road home shortly after midnight, according to the latest from Windsor fire officials

Final 5 candidates for next Canadian woman on banknote revealed by Bank of Canada

Poet E. Pauline Johnson and athlete Fanny (Bobbie) Rosenfeld are among five women on the short list to be chosen as the iconic Canadian woman to be featured on an upcoming banknote.

School strike over, but the hurt lingers for some

The Windsor-Essex Catholic School Board support staff strike is over, but the effects of the five-week ordeal are still being felt.

Cottam's Popular American Thanksgiving dinner cancelled

For more than 70 years, the Cottam United Church has hosted its turkey dinner, which drew more than 1,200 people last year.

Canadian dollar may go as low as 70 cents US in 2017, experts say

by John McHutchion

Canadians travelling to the United States or buying goods south of the border in 2017 could expect to pay more as the Canadian dollar is expected to retreat, with some economists saying the loonie could swing as low as 70 cents US.

Alberta MLA Sandra Jansen latest in long string of female politicians to face abuse

by Drew Anderson

Alberta MLA Sandra Jansen isn't the first female politician to look at a screen and see the words like "bitch" and "bimbo" and "dumb broad" staring back at her. She and others hope bringing misogyny into the light will change things for the better.

Hiatus House at capacity, had to turn away women

The Hiatus House had to turn away seven women seeking shelter after their 42-room shelter was at capacity.

One driver dead, another in custody after early morning crash in London

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while the second driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries

U of W reconsiders $73M upgrade to recreation facilities

The school has been pushing for the new facilities, but has yet to convince students to agree. A previous vote on the same plan failed a year ago when graduate students at the school voted against it.

Former homeless man stops in Windsor during Canada-wide trek

by Stacey Janzer

Joe Roberts started his Push for Change journey in St. John's, NL and stopped in Windsor to share his message.

City expects delayed pickup for yard waste

City officials say the delay is related to the high volume of leaves and clippings this year as well as some mechanical issues with the trucks doing the collection.

Amherstburg woman joins hydro fight at Queen's Park

An Amherstburg woman's skyrocketing hydro bill drove her to protest high energy costs.

Transit Windsor is ready for the traffic rush on American Thanksgiving

The City of Windsor has 10 more drivers to help with the rush.