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Animal sanctuary searches for sheep missing for several days near Ontario expressway

A Dresden, Ont., animal sanctuary is trying to locate and rescue two sheep that have been spotted on and around the E.C. Row Expressway in Windsor.

Ontario trucker found at border with as much as $29M worth of meth sentenced to 12 years

A Brampton, Ont., man convicted of smuggling 200 kilograms of methamphetamine into Canada via the Ambassador Bridge has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. $29.4 million, depending on whether it was sold by the gram or the kilo.

Transgender woman refused leg wax by Windsor, Ont., salon awarded $35K by human rights tribunal

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has awarded $35,000 in damages to an Indigenous transgender woman who was refused a leg wax at a salon in Windsor six years ago.

Quick care after stroke is vital, as this man learned. But poll finds Ontarians aren't so aware of the signs

Carmi Levy of London, Ont., was an active 46-year-old inAugust 2013 when he suffered a stroke, but quick care, thanks to his wife knowing to call 911, helped him work towards a near-complete recovery. A new Heart and Stroke poll, however, indicates Ontarians aren't as aware about signs of stroke as people in other provinces.

Ontario trucker found guilty in 200-kg meth smuggling case

A tractor-trailer driver living in Mississauga, Ont., at the time of his arrest at the Ambassador Bridge in 2019 has been convicted of trying to smuggle nearly 200 kilograms ofmethamphetamine into Canada.

Dresden dump expansion won't go ahead without tackling concerns, environment minister says

Ontario's environment minister says that a controversial proposalto expand a dormant landfill in Dresden, Ont., will face a "comprehensive environmental assessment."
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Essex County will be first in Canada to see the solar eclipse. Here's how to watch it

A total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of North America next month, and as mainland Canada's southernmost region, Essex County, will get to see it first.

Jamieson workers on strike in Windsor, Ont., vote to accept 2nd tentative pact

Workers at the Jamiesonsupplements plant in Windsor, Ont., have voted to accept a tentative agreement, signalling an end to a strike that started Feb. 1.

U.S. developer behind nixed downtown Windsor student housing project sues city

Fairmount Properties LLC issued a statement on Monday, saying its been left with no choice but to pursue the city in court in an effort to quash secret in-camera resolutions.
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Messy commute as heavy snowfall hits Windsor Friday afternoon

Heavy snowfall brought reduced visibility and slippery road conditions to Windsor-Essex on Friday afternoon.