Fatal crash in Amherstburg shuts down Walker Road

Police are advising people to avoid the area of Walker Road between Alma Street and County Road 18 as they expect the road to be closed for several hours.

Windsor pharmacist uses old pool cue to fight off knife-wielding robber

by Derek Spalding

Instead of handing over a stash of fentanyl patches and other opioids, pharmacist Sara Etemad-Rad emerged from a back room with a pool cue and repeatedly hit the man over the head until he ran off.

Windsor police investigating sudden death and hazmat situation at home on Dougall Avenue

Windsor Police are investigating a suspicious death at home on Dougall Avenue near Wyandotte St.

Windsor police seize cocaine, MDMA in drug bust

Officers with the drug and guns unit were investigating a home on Howard Avenue, just a few blocks south of Tecumseh Road East.

Champions gather at St. Anne's to celebrate exceptional students

More than 180 exceptional students took part in a handful of events ranging from obstacle courses to a bean bag toss before ending the day with song and dance arrangements.

Speed limit lowered to 60 km/h for sections of Essex County highways

The speed limit for sections of Highway 27 and Highway 34 has been dropped to 60 km/h.

Time capsule will be opened during Leamington District Secondary School celebration

Alumni, students and staff will celebrate Leamington District High School with a special farewell that includes cracking open a time capsule that was sealed behind the building's cornerstone in 1952.

Unemployment in Windsor inched up to 5% in May

Windsor's jobless rate was five per cent in May, the sixth lowest among larger Canadian cities.

Police investigating pharmacy robbery on Provincial Road

Windsor police are investigating a robbery at a pharmacy on Provincial Road near Cabana Road East. No injuries have been reported.

Windsor parents praise government's new plan for autism treatment

Last year, the province limited intensive therapy to those under age five, and it was based on the severity of the diagnosis. But on Thursday, the government announced it will be available to anyone with autism under age 18.

Mexican community helping family of man who drowned in Lake Erie

The body of 25-year-old Juan Carlos Alfaro was recovered last week, five days after his canoe capsized. He is survived by a wife and two small children.

'Be aware of your opportunities': Bob Steele retires from CBC Radio's Afternoon Drive

by Jonathan Pinto

Bob Steele, host of CBC Radio's Afternoon Drive program is retiring after three decades with the public broadcaster.

Mill Street Public School will close despite emotional pleas from students

The board made its decision despite tear-filled testimony from students, one of whom read an emotional poem about how important the school has been in her life.

Iogo yogurt products recalled due to risk they contain plastic pieces

Ultima Foods is recalling seven Iogo yogurt products in six provinces because they may contain pieces of plastic.

Tourism minister inspires Windsor cycling advocates

Business leaders, cycling advocates and municipal staff from the Windsor region met with Eleanor McMahon, the province’s tourism minister Thursday to discuss the importance of making the region more bike friendly.

Windsor police make arrest in Shepherd Street convenience store robbery

Police are still hunting for the other two men, who helped robbed the store located on Shepherd Street East, near Ouellette Avenue on May 4.

Pillette Village gunman Richard Wallace pleads guilty a year after shooting

Richard Wallace was in camouflage gear when he started shooting at a home in the Fontainebleau neighbourhood in the early morning of June 1. By 9 a.m., police had the man pinned down in a home in Pillette Village, just a few blocks north of the shooting.

Parks Canada may never know cause of Point Pelee fire

Leamington Fire Services initially said the fire was started by "natural causes," but the cause was later listed as "undetermined" after Parks officials provided new information.

Windsor woman arrested for stealing credit cards from cars

The woman is accused of rummaging through vehicles, which were left unlocked. She stole a wallet from one vehicle and a purse from another, according to police.

Chatham woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty after puppy's leg amputated

The nine-week-old puppy broke its leg after jumping from a moving car, but after visiting a vet, the 20-year-old woman did not follow recommendations for its care.

Russian vodka and political intrigue on the menu at Windsor bar during Comey testimony

by Dan Taekema

SnackBar-B-Q is hosting a viewing party as former FBI director James Comey testifies at a senate committee about U.S. President Donald Trump and possible Russian meddling in the American election.

Transport driver arrested for drunk driving after accidentally crossing into Canada

The 26-year-old Texas man was intending to drive to Buffalo N.Y., but accidentally entered Canada by crossing the Bluewater Bridge in Point Edward, according to provincial police.

New Coffee Trail will give tourism in Windsor-Essex a caffeine fix

The initiative was launched Wednesday during the kick-off event for Ontario Tourism Week and will feature nine different sites around the region.

Death of Amherstburg's Jacob Purdy rocks community

Friends and family are mourning the loss 21-year-old Jacob Purdy, a running back for the Sarnia Imperials of the Northern Football Conference. He suffered severe injuries in a two-vehicle collision on May 27 and later died from those injuries.