Ex-nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer, charged in 8 deaths, makes court appearance

Former Woodstock, Ont., nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer, charged with killing eight nursing-home residents and injuring several others, made a brief court appearance today two weeks after waiving her right to a preliminary hearing.

Windsor police seize sawed-off shotgun, rifle

A man found in the home near the corner of Gladstone Avenue and Ottawa Street has been arrested while police are still searching for another man.

Windsor man charged in provincial police tobacco bust

The force's contraband tobacco enforcement team searched a home on Tecumseh Road West near Campbell Avenue, seizing the shisha tobacco, which is commonly smoked with a hookah, and several thousand dollars in cash.

Pinto on Food A cheesy haven in the heart of the city

by Jonathan Pinto

Toasty's Grilled Cheese and Salad Bar is a popular restaurant in downtown Windsor that specializes in grilled cheese sandwiches.

Neighbour complaints lead to east-end drug bust

The drugs and gun enforcement unit were investigating a home on Maisonville Avenue near Edna Street on Thursday because of complaints from residents in the area.

20-year-old LaSalle man charged with 31 offences including child luring

Michael Martin faces 25 counts of failing to comply with bail conditions, two counts of failing to comply with probation, two counts of making sexually explicit material available to a child, and one count each of invitation to sexual touching and luring a child.

Veterans Affairs office re-opens in Windsor after 3-year wait

A new Veterans Affairs office officially opened Friday to meet the needs of about 2,700 men and women who served as soldiers.

Windsor-Essex Health Unit warns bottle cleaning instructions could create chlorine gas

Possible ill effects include eye irritation and minor throat irritation or coughing.

One person sent to hospital after three-car crash in Amherstburg

The extent of the person's injuries is not known, according to the Amherstburg Fire Department.

Jackson Browne jokes about death threats during Windsor show

In the hours before his show posters with the singer-songwriter's picture calling on "Canadiens" (sic) to "SHOOT A SOCIALIST!!!" were strewn across a neighbourhood near Victoria Avenue and Shepherd Street.

More than 120 totes full of donations take off from Tilbury to northern reserve Neskantaga

What started as a simple call for feminine hygiene products at St. Francis Catholic School in Tilbury, led to an avalanche of donations that eventually filled more than 120 boxes with food, clothing and toys.

City of Windsor invites residents to come and play to celebrate Earth Day

Many of the Earth Day activities are aimed at kids this year, including a nature scavenger hunt and a playground made of recycled materials.

Get Up and Go: Windsor's weather, traffic and gas prices for Friday

by Jonathan Pinto

Everything you need to know to start your day.

Health unit to screen for Zika virus carrying mosquitoes

by Dale Molnar

Zika carrying mosquitoes are different from those which carry West Nile, so health officials are asking the province to fund a $45,000 program to set traps for the mosquitoes.

Windsor police investigating posters threatening singer-songwriter Jackson Browne

Police are investigating after flyers encouraging Windsorites to shoot singer-songwriter Jackson Browne during his performance at Caesars Windsor Thursday night were distributed in a Windsor neighbourhood.

Summertime hydro rates to drop, Ontario Energy Board announces

Hydro rates for households and small businesses will drop effective May 1, the Ontario Energy Board announced Tuesday.

Blog Windsor's first 4/20 celebration

Some residents were setting up early in the afternoon, dishing up marijuana treats, like pot brownies and red velvet cupcakes for the international pro-cannabis rally held around the world.

$75,000 in damages after Erie Street building burns

The fire started in an electrical panel in the basement, eventually causing an estimated $75,000 in damages, according to John Lee, chief fire prevention officer.

Preview FINA Diving World Series set for exciting finish in Canada

by Zack Smart

Canada's best divers are looking to finish strong at home this weekend as the FINA Diving World Series wraps up in Windsor, Ont. Here's a look at who to watch and what's at stake.

Michigan investigates possible fish virus in Lake St. Clair

Reports of dead fish floating in Lake St. Clair have Michigan's Department of Natural Resources investigating a possible outbreak of viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHSV) a virus described as "very contagious" by researchers.

Windsor resident finds inert hand grenade, calls police

An "alert citizen" found the grenade near the corner of University Avenue East and Pierre Avenue around 3 p.m. Wednesday, according to Windsor police.

Cancer-fighting brewer creates dandelion beer for charity

by Lisa Xing

After Jeffrey Craig found out he had esophageal cancer in September 2016, he wasn't able return to work as a brewer at Walkerville Brewery.

One person sent to hospital after farm equipment rollover near Amherstburg

Emergency crews have cleared the scene of a tractor rollover near the corner of Walker Road and Alma Street.

Windsor police warn motorcyclists, drivers about road safety during training

The annual Windsor police motorcycle training course provided the force with an opportunity to remind riders about the importance of getting familiar with their machine again before kicking their warm weather biking plans into high gear.

Essex County pledges $1.1 million to bring faster internet to rural areas

by Dale Molnar

Federal and provincial governments have given $288 million to a project to bring high-speed internet and broadband to rural areas. Essex County is putting in it's share of $1.1 million and will qualify for a $702,873 refund.

Refugee hearing backlog puts Windsor families' lives on hold

The Cortes Reyes family had just made a long and daring escape from constant death threats in Colombia. They passed through the U.S., staying in New York for a couple of months, before arranging to be dropped off at the Quebec border.