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'To Daddy in Heaven:' Family hears from 'guardian angels' after sending a letter to dad
When they wrote a letter to their father in heaven, young Kollin and Keegan Cass never expected to hear back from some guardian angels. More video
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80 km/h winds whip up special weather statement for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton
The high winds are expected after midnight following a dousing of about 25 millimetres of rain, according to Environment Canada.
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Weekend house and combine fires keep Windsor-Essex emergency crews busy
Two Windsor homes were damaged in a fire and a combine burned up near Amherstburg.
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Photo with Windsor mayor, police chief called a 'PR victory' for Soldiers of Odin
A photograph of Windsor's mayor and police chief posing with the president of the local chapter of the Soldiers of Odin is being hailed by one expert as a "propaganda victory" for the controversial group critics denounce as anti-Muslim and anti-immigration.
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Windsor Bookfest attracts new readers
Organizers say more than 500 people attended the bookfest this year, a larger crowd than last year.
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HQ2, eh? Amazon draws bids from Canadian cities to be online seller's other home
Amazon's announcement earlier this year that it is on the hunt for a second headquarters set off a flurry of interest from cities across the continent, eager to be the online giant's next home away from home. With the deadline to apply now passed, what Canadian cities followed through and threw their hats into the ring?
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3 new Ontario songs you need to hear this week
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Check out brand new music from Aurganic, Lemon Bucket Orkestra and Pony Girl.
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Ready to win big? Here are some OLG tips on sharing lottery tickets
Tony Bitonti is the senior manager of media relations for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. He has some practical advice for how to play it safe when playing the lottery with a group.
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Transport minister meets with mayor to discuss Ambassador Bridge, Ojibway Shores
Minister of Transport Marc Garneau met with Mayor Drew Dilkens in Windsor Friday, making some assurances on the two cross-border bridge projects. They said they also discussed the Ojibway Shores property.
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'NAFTA sucks:' 13-year-old leads Unifor rally in Windsor
Jada Mallot addressed dozens of unionised workers at one of six rallies addressing NAFTA, organized by Unifor across Canada.
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Great Lakes leaders gather in Windsor for international summit
Premier Kathleen Wynne is in Windsor today for the opening of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Leadership Summit.
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Premier Kathleen Wynne serves PC leader with libel notice
Lawyers for Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne have issued a notice of a libel suit against PC Leader Patrick Brown over comments he made suggesting she was on trial.
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Windsor African women's organization hosts workshop to keep youth 'out of trouble'
The African Women Association of Windsor is hosting a workshop Saturday for recent African immigrant parents and children called "Keeping Them Out of Trouble."
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Attempted murder charge laid in Windsor shooting, firearm found by police
A Windsor man is facing attempted murder and several other charges after a shooting outside of a pharmacy on Tecumseh Road East.
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Crosstown Tour: Live From RiverWest and the University of Windsor
Windsor Morning and CBC Windsor News at 6 broadcast live from the University of Windsor and the Greenbean Cafe, situated in the heart of a community now known as RiverWest.
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Medical Laboratories of Windsor workers ratify new deal
Eighty-one per cent of Medical Laboratories of Windsor workers have voted in favour of a new three-year deal.
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Windsor-Detroit Tunnel closed for 10 days starting Friday night
Windsor residents who commute to Detroit via the tunnel bus will have to make other plans, as the tunnel completely shuts down for ten days for repairs.
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Analysis College strike 'not a good news story' for Kathleen Wynne: Robert Fisher
A college faculty strike is in its fourth day, and students fear losing their years. Ontario's auditor general blasts Premier Kathleen Wynne's Fair Hydro Plan, saying the premier is "improperly" keeping its debt off the government's books.
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Two Halloween fundraisers out for one last howl
Halloween is around the corner and there's a few attractions in Windsor to get your scare on. Two local philanthropists are decorating their properties for charity for the last year, and a promising new haunted house has opened up on Manning Road.
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Sears Canada debacle one more reason to avoid extended warranties, experts say
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The Sears Canada liquidation, while extreme, is yet more evidence that extended warranties are generally a waste of money for consumers — though they are hugely profitable for retailers.
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Hundreds celebrate Diwali in Windsor
Indo-Canadians gather at Windsor's Hindu Temple to celebrate the Festival of Lights with fireworks, prayers and a banquet.
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Michigan top cop loses pay for Facebook post on NFL protests
The director of the Michigan State Police will lose five days of pay for sharing a Facebook post that called NFL players who kneel during the national anthem "anti-American degenerates."
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As It Happens Michigan lawmaker wants to charge Nestlé $20M a year for water extraction
A Michigan lawmaker wants big companies like Nestlé to pay up for the millions of gallons of water they're extracting from a state still dealing with the ramifications of a deadly water crisis.
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How new parking spots in Ontario could prevent property crime
The Ontario Provincial Police are zoning off parking spots at detachments across the province for people buying stuff online.
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Video What not to wear: Poster campaign highlights offensive Halloween costumes
People walking along the University of Windsor campus might notice new posters asking the public to ditch the offensive costumes this Halloween.
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Mayor slams councillor for making 'false allegations' about violence in downtown Windsor
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In a post on his official mayor's social media page, Drew Dilkens wrote Windsor police have note received any reports of sexual assault in alleys in the past week or "any time this year for that matter!"
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My RiverWest needs...
CBC Windsor hit the streets to ask residents of RiverWest, the area around the University of Windsor, what their neighbourhood needs. Here's what they told us.
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New art exhibit reflects on downtown Windsor past and present
A new art exhibit examining the essence of the city's core, from the riverfront to the evolving landscape of the city's downtown, debuted at the Art Gallery of Windsor Thursday.
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'Move Here. Move the World:' Detroit submits bid for Amazon HQ2
Detroit has submitted its bid for Amazon's HQ2, according to a tweet from billionaire Dan Gilbert, who was in charge of the effort.
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RiverWest businesses grow along with University of Windsor
As the University of Windsor has grown over the past 54 years so has the business district surrounding it.
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Transport truck crash on Highway 401 near Chatham results in careless driving charge
A tractor trailer driver from P.E.I. has been charged with careless driving after losing control of his truck on Highway 401 near Chatham.
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Video My RiverWest is...
CBC Windsor hits the streets around the University of Windsor to ask people what they thought of their neighbourhood, which is being rebranded as RiverWest.
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RiverWest: Residents rebrand neighbourhood 'overshadowed' by University of Windsor
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A group of residents who live around the University of Windsor are moving forward with plans to rebrand the area as RiverWest.
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Windsor arenas have alarm systems to warn of ammonia leaks
The man in charge of Windsor's arenas says the city has systems in place to prevent ammonia poisoning following the death of three workers at an arena in Fernie, British Columbia.
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One man in hospital following shooting at Tecumseh and George
Windsor police say one man was shot outside the McGaffey Pharmacy at 3955 Tecumseh Road East at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Wynne Liberals accused of hiding hydro emails from auditor
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While Ontario's spending watchdog is slamming the Wynne government for allegedly trying to hide the true cost of its hydro price cuts, she's also criticizing the Liberals for trying to hide documents from her investigation.
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Book lovers get a sneak peek of new W. F. Chisholm Library
The brand new W. F. Chisholm branch of the Windsor Public Library opened to the public Wednesday afternoon for a sneak peek.
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Councillors question cost and process surrounding $750K trolley project
Council critics are questioning the cost and process involved in restoring a dilapidated piece of Windsor's history and moving it from a dusty streetcar shed to a more prominent location.
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'One in a million talent:' Casino's entertainment director reflects on time spent with Gord Downie
Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie played four sold-out shows at Caesars Windsor. But for long-time friend and fan Tim Trombley, the casino's entertainment director, he remembers a more personal side to Downie.
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School-henge? This is what a solar powered outdoor classroom looks like
Students at Tecumseh Vista Academy will be able to soak in the sun during outdoor lessons at classrooms powered by solar panels.
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Spitfires' Tyler Nother leaving hockey following injuries
The Windsor Spitfires' Tyler Nother is leaving hockey, following injuries and a medical consultation that determined he is "no longer able to play."
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Windsor-Essex police help 11 women in sex trade seek help
Police in Windsor, Chatham-Kent, LaSalle, Essex County OPP and Amberstburg worked together as partners in Operation Northern Spotlight — a national law enforcement outreach program.
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'The community is excited': Indigenous doctor working in Wallaceburg and Walpole Island
A new Indigenous doctor now serving patients in Wallaceburg and Walpole Island is hoping to help bring a better understanding of traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare.
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Tragically Hip's Gord Downie dead at 53
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Gord Downie, the Tragically Hip frontman who united a diverse array of music lovers with his commanding stage presence and Canadiana-laced lyrics, has died.
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Interactive Looking for a place to happen: Canadian stories behind Tragically Hip's lyrics
Gord Downie, lead singer and lyricist of the Tragically Hip, has died after a battle with brain cancer. CBC News offers an interactive road trip of the Canadian locales in Downie's lyrics — and the stories behind them.
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Public board considering later start times to help high school students 'shine'
GECDSB Trustee Connie Buckler has raised the possibility of later start times at Windsor-Essex high schools, arguing more rest will benefit students.
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Windsor woman in critical condition after fire causes $95K in damage
Investigators estimate the Church Street fire caused $80,000 in damage to the building and another $15,000 to items inside.
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Sweet Surrender: Detroit-area man arrested with a dozen doughnuts for police
A 21-year-old man wanted for probation violations surrendered at a suburban Detroit police station — with a dozen doughnuts for officers.
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Chatham-Kent police officer pleads guilty to breach of trust
The charge was laid by the Special Investigations Unit, and is related to an incident from two years ago.
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2 Janes chicken products recalled due to salmonella
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Janes Pub Style Chicken Burgers and Pub Style Snacks Popcorn Chicken have been recalled because of possible salmonella contamination, as part of an investigation of an illness outbreak.
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Opioid strategy discussion draws crowd to YMCA
Local health officials have formed a committee to tackle opioid abuse with a local strategy
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