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Provincial funding for children's aid not keeping up with need, union, officials, say amid layoffs
As the Windsor-Essex Children's Aid Society (WECAS) lays off more than two dozen workers due to a $10 million budget shortfall, the ministry responsible for children and social services says it has actually increased funding for the agency.
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'Rising problem' of ghost consultancies hits man who lost $12K trying to get Canadian visa for wife
Krishan Jogia turned to an immigration consultancy before landing in Toronto in 2023, only to later realize — after spending thousands of dollars to get his wife to Canada — he had been dealing with a "ghost" consultancy. Experts say newcomers prefer consultants to lawyers for their immigration paperwork as they're more affordable. But there are calls for more efforts to penalize those operating without a licence.
Climate advocates, experts want to see more focus on environment in Ontario this term
The Progressive Conservatives shot to victory within minutes of polls closing in Ontario's provincial election — but absent in the victory speech of three-time majority Premier Doug Ford were mentions of climate change and sustainability.
Pedestrian, 27, killed after driver goes on sidewalk, crashes into building: police
A 27-year-old woman was killed in a collision with a rental moving truck in the 4700 block of Tecumseh Road E., say Windsor police.
Rocket Mortgage to wind down Canadian operations to focus on the American market
Rocket Mortgage, the U.S.-based lending company, is leaving Canada as the company focuses on growing in the United States.
Windsor's pothole problem is aggravated by the freeze-thaw weather. Is there anything you can do?
Windsor has a pothole problem. With the recent freeze-thaw winter conditions, more are popping up overnight. If you bear any damage from them, there's little recourse available for you at the City of Windsor.
Helpless in Iran, family of missing Windsor woman searching for answers
It has been more than a month since Windsor, Ont., woman Shilan Shahbazian went missing. Her family members in Iran, grappling with the pain and helplessness, remain desperate for answers.
Windsor Sikh community makes Valentine's Day care packages for women's shelters
Many members of the local Sikh community spent Sunday afternoon at the University of Windsor law school making care packages filled with Valentines cards, chocolates and personal care items for two women’s shelters.
Uncertainty looms, say Windsor businesses, as Trump pauses promised tariffs for 30 days
U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke about tariffs on Monday afternoon concluding with a 30-day pause on tariffs. But businesses and Windsorites say the temporary relief is fueling uncertainty.
2SLGBTQ+ community in Windsor, Ont., worries about rise in hatred in wake of Trump order
Anold Mulaisho was born intersex and wonders where they fit in, in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order for the United States to recognize only two sexes, male and female.