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Budget airline Flair pauses flights to and from Windsor International Airport, for now

The Windsor, Ont., airports CEO hopes Flair might return next year, but industry expert says nothing is certain.
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Tanya Talaga learned about how Indigenous women were erased by discovering her own family's history

Talagas family knew Annie Carpenter a Cree woman originally from the James Bay Coast had ended up in Toronto, though they didnt know how, or where she was buried. What Talaga uncovered taught her about her own history, and how Indigenous women were erased in Canada.

How Windsor's infrastructure stacks up against cities with recent large water main breaks

Only four per cent of citys infrastructure in very poor condition but funding troubles could spell trouble on the horizon.

Tariff on Chinese-made EVs will help level the playing field, say industry experts

The new tax will help Canadian makers especially those in the Windsor area catch up to the low-cost of cars made in China.

Ontario needs holistic approach to drug treatment amid consumption site closures, doctor says

The Ontario government announced measures this week that will force 10 safe consumption sites across the province to close. Advocates say the move puts lives at stake, arguing for an approach that includes harm reduction and addictions treatment.

A B.C. program is helping vulnerable residents breathe easier with homemade air cleaners

The program helps people from vulnerable populations make purifiers that clean the air in their homes, and arms them with information about how to protect themselves in a changing climate.

Company to begin removing benzene from Sarnia, Ont., petrochemical plant

The first phase of Ineoss benzene removal plan will get underway shortly. A nearby First Nation says its environmental justice.

Despite early defeat, wrestler Linda Morais says her first Olympics were 'absolutely incredible'

Morais lost her first and what turned out to be her only match of the games on Monday to Nigerian Blessing Oborududu.

This St. Clair College student is growing his passion for mushrooms into a small business

With the help of a provincial student grant, Sami Moussa started his own business growing and selling gourmet mushrooms.

Have you spotted this plant in Windsor? It's invasive and the city is trying to reduce its impact

The City of Windsor will be tackling a population of wild parsnips later this month an invasive species that's only becoming more prevalent in Ontario.