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Number of tornadoes across southwest Ontario expected to surpass yearly average
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (463+ words) If you've been thinking there have been more tornadoes than usual across southwestern Ontario this year, you would be right. According to the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP), there have been six tornadoes in the region, with the most recent happening…...
Deck replacement shuts down three Windsor playgrounds
22+ hour, 4+ min ago (191+ words) Stay informed with our free daily newsletter, powered by Beitz Siding. The City of Windsor has closed three playgrounds for deck replacement. The playgrounds are at Esdras Park, George Park on Wyandotte Street East, and Bellewood Park on Youngstown Street....
Creative Community Experience performing at Fringe Windsor
20+ hour, 14+ min ago (327+ words) Three short plays by the Creative Community Experience will be performed at Fringe Windsor, thanks in part to a donation from Caesars Windsor Cares. The plays are created and performed by members of Community Living Windsor along with Director Alice…...
Public school board finds small surplus in budget
1+ day, 25+ min ago (302+ words) Trustees at the Greater Essex County District School Board have approved their budget for the 2026-27 school year with a small surplus of $185, 458. Total spending for the next school year is set at $581, 517, 097. That's $536, 323, 141 for its operating costs, and another $45, 193, 956 for…...
Closing Markets for Friday, June 26
18+ hour, 2+ min ago (293+ words) On the Chicago Board of Trade: September down 3 at 4. 20 July down 3 at 11. 24 August down 2 at 11. 34 July down 13 at 5. 77 September down 12 at 5. 88 August down 115 at 246. 07 October down 130 at 239. 32 August down 360 at 369. 70 September down 390 at 367. 47 From The Andersons at Blacks Lane: 2026 Soft…...
Huron County Housing Services looks to build on busy 2025
17+ hour, 47+ min ago (385+ words) Last year, Huron County's housing services helped 74 people transition to a permanent home, but their manager says more can be done. In the annual update to Huron County council, Housing Services Manager Jayme Koskamp shared the successes of the program…...
Flashlight taser, $20 K in cocaine seized during Sarnia police search
21+ hour, 44+ min ago (321+ words) A Sarnia man is in custody after officers discovered over $20, 000 worth of cocaine and a prohibited weapon, disguised as an everyday household item, while executing a search warrant on Thursday. Just before 4: 30 p. m. , members of the Sarnia Police Service Drug Unit,…...
North Perth approves zoning change for Main Street housing project in Listowel
22+ hour, 19+ min ago (355+ words) North Perth council has approved a zoning change for a proposed Community Living North Perth development at 530 Main Street West in Listowel. Council approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZN 6-2026 at its June 22, 2026meeting. According toa staff report, the change is intended to…...
Lions Club of Goderich makes $15k donation to Gateway Centre
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (208+ words) The Lions Club of Goderich have made a $15, 000 to the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health. According to a media release from the Gateway Centre, the donated money will be going toward supporting student employment and rural health initiatives....
WRH announces hospital groundbreaking, new board members
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (335+ words) We may soon be celebrating the groundbreaking of the Fancsy Family Hospital. The Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) board of directors held its annual general meeting on Thursday evening. During a report provided by hospital president and CEO Kristin Kennedy, it…...