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Garbage collection shifts to bi-weekly in Windsor
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (23+ words) These changes will take effect as of Tuesday, October 21, and applies to all properties currently following the city's residential curbside collection calendar....
5, 500 tonnes of organic waste collected in first five months of green bin program
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (370+ words) 5, 500 tonnes and counting. That's the amount of organic waste that has been collected and diverted from the local landfill since the launch of the green bin program last October. An update was provided during Tuesday's Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA)…...
Earthquakes Canada records second quake in eight days in Windsor-Essex
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (308+ words) A seismologist with Natural Resources Canada says 'it's not uncommon' to have two earthquakes so close together given the earthquake history in this region. A 2. 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Carleton in Monroe County just after 5: 30 p. m. Monday, May 4, that the U. S. Geological…...
Annual Ford Fireworks set for June 22
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (133+ words) The date for the annual Ford Fireworks has been announced. The fireworks will light up the sky over the Detroit River on Monday, June 22. The Parade Company and Ford Motor Company partner up to set off one of America's most…...
City committee backs apartment rezoning on Howard Avenue despite resident concerns
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (310+ words) Despite concerns from residents, a city committee has approved the rezoning for a new apartment building on Howard Avenue. Windsor's Development and Heritage Standing Committee met Monday afternoon, with one report looking for approval to rezone the corner of Howard…...
New Ontario law capping resale prices frustrates season ticket holders
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (147+ words) New legislation capping the price of resale tickets in Ontario is frustrating season seat holders. They say the policy that came into effect last month makes it harder to offset their costs, as some sell tickets to games they can't…...
Windsor Spitfires" Wyatt Kennedy up for OHL teammate of the year award
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (109+ words) The Windsor Spitfires" Wyatt Kennedy is among five finalists for the OHL"s Ted Baker Teammate of the Year Award." The award recognizes the league"s top team-first player." Defenceman Kennedy is praised for his leadership, selflessness, and community involvement,…...
More Canadians plan to save or invest tax refund this year: TD survey
1+ day, 16+ min ago (294+ words) TORONTO "A new TD survey shows more Canadians are planning to save or invest their tax refund this year as ongoing economic uncertainty shifts financial priorities. The survey shows 47 per cent of respondents plan to save their tax refund, up…...
Downtown Windsor lights to be changed to red and blue in support of the Pistons and Canadiens
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (337+ words) A show of support in downtown Windsor for the Detroit Pistons and the Montreal Canadiens. The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association is going to turn decorative LED lights in the city core blue and red, the colours of the Pistons…...
Essex mayor proposes task force to address recurring flooding
2+ week, 2+ day ago (33+ words) Sherry Bondy is calling for a flooding task force to be created following repeated flood events that have impacted homes, roads, and businesses across the municipality, with notable incidents in Harrow and Colchester....