Windsor-Essex New Year's Eve 2025 Celebrations Guide
Discover family-friendly and festive ways to celebrate New Year's Eve across Windsor-Essex. From the new City Hall ice rink to community events, find your perfect way to welcome 2026.
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Windsor Hockey for Hospice Raises Record $611K
The 29th annual Hockey for Hospice tournament in Windsor-Essex raised a historic $611,000 for local end-of-life care. Discover how the community rallied for this vital cause.
Driver Flees Scene of Lakeshore Crash, OPP Searching
Essex County OPP are searching for a driver who fled on foot after a two-vehicle collision in Lakeshore on Dec. 23. No injuries were reported. Police ask witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
P.E.I. food banks face holiday surge amid high living costs
Food banks across Prince Edward Island report a significant increase in demand this holiday season, as soaring living costs push more families to seek help. Learn about the community impact.
Hub of Opportunities Hands Out 700 Christmas Dinners
The UHC – Hub of Opportunities in Windsor provided 700 holiday food hampers this week, highlighting the growing reliance on food banks. CEO June Muir discusses the rising demand and community support.
Gaza famine averted but starvation crisis persists: experts
While a full-scale famine in Gaza has been prevented, Palestinians still face severe starvation, experts warn. Read the latest analysis on the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Essex County Leads in Festive RIDE Charges
Essex County recorded the highest number of impaired driving charges during Ontario's 2025 Festive RIDE campaign. Learn the details and why police urge vigilance.
Calgary Food Bank Sees 63% Spike in Demand Amid Rising Costs
Community Kitchen Program Calgary reports a 63% increase in demand as one in four Alberta families faces food insecurity. Executive director Sundae Nordin details the struggle to feed a growing number of seniors, students, and working people.
Windsor Food Banks: Hunger Doesn't Take a Break in 2026
Windsor-Essex food banks express gratitude for holiday donations but stress the critical need for year-round support as demand continues in 2026. Learn how you can help.
New School Trustees Aim to Prepare Students for Future Jobs
Newly appointed public school board trustees in Windsor-Essex, including an auto industry executive, aim to bridge the gap between education and the evolving workforce, as the board tackles a $6.4M deficit. Learn about their plans.
Windsor Mission's Holiday Meal Serves Hundreds Amid Rising Need
Windsor's Downtown Mission served a festive holiday meal to hundreds, offering warmth and community as food costs surge and shelter demand hits record highs. Read how the community supports its most vulnerable.
Food insecurity persists in Ontario cities post-emergency
A year after declaring emergencies, cities across Ontario continue to grapple with severe food insecurity. Learn about the ongoing crisis and its impact on communities.
Windsor-Essex Distracted Driving Surges 644%
A University of Windsor study reveals a dangerous surge in distracted driving, especially in school zones. Learn the risks and what police say is the only exception to the law.
Free Mobile Vet Clinics Launch in Windsor for Low-Income Pet Owners
The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society launches 'Helping Paws,' a free mobile veterinary clinic serving low-income households to prevent deadly parvovirus outbreaks. Read how this initiative brings critical care to doorsteps.
GECDSB trustees weigh in on role's potential elimination
Newly elected trustees at the Greater Essex County District School Board discuss the possible elimination of their positions following a December 2025 meeting. Explore the debate and its implications for local governance.
Leamington 2026 budget sets 2.5% property tax increase
Leamington homeowners face a 2.5% tax increase in 2026, adding about $67 to the average bill. The hike funds major capital projects like sewer work and road reconstruction. Read the details.
Windsor-Essex School Board Fills Two Trustee Vacancies
The Greater Essex County District School Board has appointed Cheryl Lovell and Chandrika Abhang as trustees. They fill vacancies left by recent resignations and will serve until the next election.
Impaired Driving Charges Mount in Essex County
Windsor police and MADD issue urgent warnings as impaired driving charges rise in Essex County. Authorities plead for sober rides this holiday season to prevent tragedies.
Students create human chain for Garson Food Bank
Students at École St. Augustin formed a remarkable human chain to deliver food donations, addressing a critical 30% surge in demand at the Garson Food Bank. Read about this inspiring act of community support.
GECDSB Appoints Two New Trustees in Windsor
The Greater Essex County District School Board has filled two vacant trustee positions. Learn about the new appointees and their roles in local education governance.
New Downtown Calgary Food Bank Offers Grocery Store Experience
The Calgary Food Bank has launched a new downtown location modeled after a grocery store, allowing clients to choose their own food using a points system. The pilot project aims to address urban food insecurity with dignity and autonomy. Learn how this in
10 Vie for 2 Vacancies on Windsor-Essex School Board
Ten applicants are set for interviews to fill two sudden trustee vacancies on the Greater Essex County District School Board. The successful candidates will serve until the 2026 municipal election.
Some Essex Residents Still Without New Recycling Carts
Some Essex County residents are still waiting for new recycling carts as Windsor-Essex transitions its blue box program. Key details on the rollout and what it means for 2026.
19 Dead Ducks Dumped in Tecumseh Field
A Windsor-area couple found 19 dead ducks dumped near their Oldcastle home. Authorities passed the buck on cleanup, highlighting gaps in wildlife disposal protocols. Read the full investigation.
Essex County has highest impaired driving charges in West Region
Essex County recorded the highest number of impaired driving charges in Ontario's West Region, according to recent police data. Community leaders call the trend 'just so sad' as enforcement continues.
Essex Flex Space Construction Underway on South Talbot Road
Construction has begun on the multi-million-dollar Essex Flex Space commercial development in Essex, Ontario. The project promises new economic opportunities for the region.
Leamington OPP release suspect description after robbery
Essex County OPP are asking for the public's assistance to identify a man involved in a recent robbery in Leamington. The suspect is described as a heavier-set white male, 35-40, with short white hair.
More Manitoba families with kids rely on food banks
A new report reveals a surge in Manitoba families with children turning to food banks due to soaring living costs. Explore the growing crisis of food insecurity in the province.
Manitoba food banks see surge in families with children
A new report reveals a sharp increase in Manitoba families with children seeking help from food banks due to rising living costs. Explore the growing crisis of food insecurity in the province.
Windsor-Essex School Board Seeks Trustee Applicants
The Greater Essex County District School Board is accepting applications until Dec. 10 to fill two trustee vacancies. Learn about eligibility and how to apply for these key public education roles.
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