How $7M will help human trafficking survivors find housing in Ontario

More than a dozen groups that support survivors of human trafficking will receive $7 million to be used for housing supports from the provincial and federal governments.

Windsor woman denied brother's kidney, finds out she's not on the transplant list

by Kaitie Fraser

When Beverly High's brother suffered an unexpected, massive heart attack her family had a tough decision to make. They wanted to donate his organs — including a kidney to High who has been in renal failure for two years. It was a potentially lifesaving organ that High would never end up receiving.

Pregnant woman en route to Windsor hospital goes into labour after car crash

Irene White and her partner Joey Toth were involved in a car crash Wednesday while driving to the hospital for a scheduled C-section.

Al Frederick staying on as police chief until June 2019

Windsor Police Chief Al Frederick will remain in the position until June 2019.

Windsor shelters prepare for more use as temps drop

As more people need shelter during the winter months, the Downtown Mission is finding it difficult to keep up with the demand.

Wildfires, heatwave and flooding among Canada's top weather stories for 2017

Raging wildfires that scorched 1.2 million hectares of land in British Columbia, a heatwave across parts of the prairies and widespread flooding in Ontario and Quebec topped Environment Canada's list of the Top 10 Weather Stories for 2017.

There's a chance Windsor will have a white Christmas

Keep dreaming of a white Christmas, Windsor, Environment Canada says there's still a chance it could happen.

Sarnia, Ont., seniors get funky in tribute to hit Bruno Mars video

by Jonathan Pinto

A group of seniors in Sarnia, Ont., have become social media darlings for their remarkably accurate re-creation of the Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars music video for Uptown Funk.

Here's how you can keep your pet safe this holiday season

There's a lot of ways for your pet to get hurt this holiday season - here's how you can keep them safe.

Countdown to CBC Windsor Sounds of the Season: it's this Friday

Help feed families in need and give to CBC Ontario's Sounds of the Season for a day of programming with live performances by local musicians and heart-warming stories of need.

Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by minivan in Leamington

A pedestrian suffered critical injuries after being hit by a minivan in Leamington Wednesday evening.

Loblaw offering $25 card after admitting to bread price-fixing. Here's how to register

by Aleksandra Sagan

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is offering customers a $25 gift card as a goodwill gesture after admitting the company participated in an industry-wide bread price-fixing arrangement.

Windsor man gives away 200 turkeys at Downtown Mission

A long line of people stretched onto the street outside of the Downtown Mission, where 200 turkeys were given away to those in need.

Car belonging to Wallaceburg Salvation Army worker stolen with donations inside

The people of Wallaceburg have responded with an outpouring of donations after a car belonging to Salvation Army worker Mark Burford was stolen with donations inside.

Interim CEO of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority feeling the pressure to get things done

The largest infrastructure project on the Canada-U.S. border officially has a new boss at the helm, and he is feeling the pressure to get things done.

Ford City food bank to feed the furriest of friends

A pet food bank will open at the New Song Church in Ford City on January 8, 2018.

Chatham-Kent to build new dressing room after female hockey players' room taken away

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent announced it will build a new dressing room at the East Kent Memorial Arena, after female hockey players had theirs taken away.

Snow, freezing rain alert for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent

Snow will arrive in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent Thursday afternoon followed by a mix of freezing rain and snow at night, according to Environment Canada.

$106M incentive package, Paul Martin Building part of Windsor's offer for Amazon HQ

Mayor Drew Dilkens said the city is offering Amazon tax incentives, along with space in the Paul Martin building on Ouellette Avenue and the possibility of a cross-border ferry to transport employees between Windsor and Detroit.

Police dog, officers arrest shotgun-carrying suspect after following blood trail

Windsor police tracked down a shotgun-wielding man with the help of a service dog named Kato Monday morning.

New book details disgraced Windsor lawyer's path to redemption

A new book from Veronique Mandal details notorious Windsor litigator Don Tait's journey from king of the courtroom, to fugitive, to his ultimate redemption.

Both sides praise arbitrator ruling in college faculty labour dispute

by Andrew Lupton

Both the union and the body that represents Ontario's public colleges are praising an arbitrator's ruling that addresses outstanding issues of a labour dispute that lasted five weeks and closed classrooms for half a million Ontario students.

WIFF announces year-round film offerings

The Windsor International Film Festival announced it will offer monthly film screenings due to the success of the annual festival.

Windsor-Essex receives $3.8M in provincial gas tax funding to support transit

The provincial government announced $357.2 million for 105 municipalities across the province Monday.

Delays expected as record number of Canadians expected at country's big airports

Canadian holiday travellers are warned to brace for crowds and delays as a record number of passengers are expected to pass through the country's largest airports and highways are filled with holiday commuters.

Smile - you're on trucker camera! Drivers outfitting tractor-trailers with cameras to capture bad behaviour

by Jonathan Pinto

The Ontario Professional Drivers' Safety Association is outfitting trucks with cameras in an attempt curb bad driving. Video of illegal behaviour will be sent to police.

Windsor man $2M richer after lotto win

Thomas Tofflemire of Windsor won 2 million dollars in the December 9, 2017 Ontario 49 draw

Detroit judge mulling release of detained Iraqi nationals

A federal judge in Detroit is mulling whether to release her father, Usama "Sam" Hamama, who was apprehended by immigration officials as part of a roundup in June, and hundreds of others whose deportations to Iraq were suspended but remain in custody.

Young girl reunited with puppy missing for 8 days in Windsor-Essex

by Chris Ensing

A puppy that spent more than a week missing during a chilling blast of winter weather in Windsor-Essex has been found.

LED lights make the University of Windsor brighter at night

University has installed brighter lights. Campus is safer now.

Windsor Mayor Awards honour community-minded locals

The 2017 Mayor Awards is a special event for the 125th anniversary of the city. Twenty-nine individuals and groups that helped make Windsor a better city were honoured.

Former Lambton County nursing home employee charged with fraud

A former employee of the North Lambton Lodge in Forest, Ont. faces several charges after a year-long investigation involving fraud and more than $50,000.

Windsor MP wants Port Authority to give up management of Ojibway Shores

MP Brian Masse wants the Windsor Port Authority to transfer management of the 13-hectare Ojibway Shores to Environment Canada or to the city of Windsor.

Windsor's Muslim community donates more than 400 coats to charity

About 400 coats have been donated to Coats for Kids by Windsor's Muslim community. Students at Al-Hijra and An-Noor Islamic schools have been collecting children's coats for the needy all year. This is the ninth year the coat drive has taken place. During that time, the Windsor Muslim community has collected 4000 coats.

Carpentry co-op helps students earn credits outside the classroom

The new co-op program created by the Greater Essex County District School Board and Local 494 will place students age 16 and older with contractors where they'll learn basic skills and health and safety training.

Children's book about loss offers comfort during holiday season

Written by Lasalle author Melissa Lyons, the book I Will Always Love You features two children who have lost someone in their lives. The narrator of the book offers comforting guidance to the children about coping, and moving on.

City to spend $4.1M upgrading smelly, 'unsightly' parking garages

City council voted to spend part of the proceeds from the Canderel building sale to spruce up the sites on Pelissier and Goyeau streets.

Know where to turn in Ontario if holiday stress is too much to handle

The Executive Director of ConnexOntario, a not-for-profit organization that acts as a conduit to mental health services, says more than 40 staff members are trained to answer 1-800 calls for help or conduct live web chats.

Sounds of the Season total reaches 12 tonnes of food thanks to Unifor 444

Workers at the Windsor Assembly Plant and Caesars Windsor have done their part to pitch in for the less fortunate during CBC Windsor's Sounds of the Season.

Amherstburg's tourism numbers skyrocket, but it's not a win for everyone

Thanks to a big rubber duck and free local attractions for Canada 150, the town of Amherstburg has seen a sky-rocketing amount of tourists. Most of the visitors came from all over Canada and the United States. Officials say the town has seen a spike in tourists coming from various countries in Asia.

Linen supply building to be torn down after partial collapse makes it a 'danger'

A committee voted to give a developer three months to consider a new use for the old 110-year-old structure, but part of the back wall gave way on the weekend and now chief building official John Revell said the entire structure will have to come down.

Female hockey players feel 'unsafe' after dressing room taken away at Ridgetown arena

by Dan Taekema

The president of the South Kent Minor Hockey Association issued a statement to the municipality of Chatham-Kent Sunday, calling for staff to reinstate the girls' dressing room in order to "restore safety, security, dignity and equality to female players."

U.S. Coast Guard warns of weak ice on Great Lakes as temperatures rise

Rising temperatures and scattered showers can create "significant risks" by softening ice that may appear stable.

Kathleen Wynne pitches Liberals as 'change' after 14 years in power

by Mike Crawley

Premier Kathleen Wynne has a message for voters who think it's time for a change in Ontario: she is all about change.

Windsor to spend $5.5M on Sandwich library branch, $3M more than predicted

Windsor city council has agreed to spend $5.5 million on the new John Muir Library located in Sandwich Town, about three $3 million more than the initial estimate proposed in 2014.

OPP seeking 3 suspects after armed robbery in Tecumseh

Essex OPP are looking for three suspects after a robbery in the 14000 block of Tecumseh Road took place early Monday morning.

Sophia and Noah are Windsor's top baby names for 2016

Sophia and Noah topped Windsor's baby names for 2016, according to the provincial government.

Knife point robbery in Sandwich Towne convenience store captured on camera

Police are looking for the public's help in identifying a robber who used a knife to steal cash from a convenience store clerk.

11 tonnes of food, almost $18K donated during Sounds of the Season - and there's still time to give

Windsor-Essex is giving back in big way during CBC Windsor's Sounds of the Season food drive — 11 tonnes of food and almost $18,000 dollars have been collected so far.

Health unit launches online tool to make maintaining immunization records easier

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has launched an online tool with the aim of improving the reporting of immunizations in the area.