Windsor police are looking for a suspect in the theft of copper from a west-end business.

Investigators say that someone stripped copper from an air-conditioning unit on the roof of the business on Sandwich Street around 5 a.m. on November 3.

The theft caused around $20,000 in damage.

The suspect was seen on surveillance video going eastbound on Wyandotte Street West from Mill Street. He is described as a White man in his mid-30s with a thin build and a thin goatee or beard. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black-and-white Reebok zip-up hoodie with a light-coloured shirt underneath, tan or khaki-coloured pants, and black shoes with a light-grey stripe along the top.

Anyone with information about this incident or the suspect's identity is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Pawn Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 7431.

The outage map for E.L.K Energy customers is now live.

During power interruptions, customers can check the map to see which areas are affected and follow restoration estimates.

The launch marks another milestone in the integration between ENWIN and E.L.K. Energy.

The Town of Essex sold its shares of E.L.K. Energy to ENWIN Utilities in 2025.

The tool is designed to improve transparency, strengthen customer communications and help customers stay informed when outages occur.

The leader of Ontario's opposition party says her meeting with Windsor's Mayor-Elect covered a wide range of local issues, including maintenance of the E.C. Row Expressway.

Marit Stiles had a sit-down on Thursday morning with Fred Francis and Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky.

Even as an opposition leader, Stiles said her party can back the city's bid.

"What's important for me when we are pushing the government or responding to, perhaps, legislation that the government puts forward, is that we can raise concerns and make sure the priorities of Windsor are included," she said.

Stiles said her party is willing to support Windsor if it pushes the province to upload responsibility for the Expressway.

"Some of the maintenance and servicing, that's really important, because that's a big toll that that takes on the municipality, but at the same time, the municipality still wants to have a say in what goes there," she said.

The conversation also touched on the possibility of having other social services uploaded to the provincial level too.

"A lot of our social services, housing, public health, that municipalities have had to bear the burden of funding are really areas where the provincial government should be funding those," she said.

The ongoing controversy at Stellantis came up too during the conversation.

Stellantis announced the sale of its Brampton Assembly Plant to Canadian armoured vehicle maker, Roshel. Industry Minister Melanie Joly has accused the company of not living up to its commitment to maintain the same Canadian footprint until 2035.

Stiles noted that many in Windsor are watching what happens in Ottawa, with one eye on any impacts on the Windsor Assembly Plant.

Take your foot off the gas.

That's from Windsor Police after officers collared two stunt drivers in two days in Amherstburg.

Police stopped a 47-year-old driver just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday for allegedly driving 102 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone on 2nd Concession Road North.

Then around 3 a.m. on Thursday, officers stopped another driver, a 56-year-old man, for travelling 129 km/h in a posted 70 km/h zone on Front Road North.

Both drivers had their vehicles impounded for two weeks, and their licenses to drive suspended for 30 days.

Police say speeding puts everyone at risk.

"Please slow down and obey posted speed limits," police said on social media.

Assault charges have been laid against a 36-year-old man from Tilbury after allegations he struck another man in the head with a metal pipe.

Chatham-Kent police said they received a 911 call about a man who had been attacked at his home on St Clair Street in Tilbury shortly after 10 p.m. on Wednesday.

Police noted the victim suffered a cut to the back of his head, swelling to his left hand, and bruising to his back and ribs.

He was taken Chatham-Kent Heath Alliance to have his injuries assessed, police said.

According to police, the suspect was banned from possessing any weapons.

He is facing charges of assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and failing to comply with a release order.

Windsor Police have arrested a fourth suspect wanted after a violent assault and sexual assault at a home on Campbell Avenue last month.

Police had issued an arrest warrant for 45-year-old William J. Dufour.

Officers were called to a business on Campbell Avenue the evening of October 26 after the victim escaped from a nearby home.

The victim said he was lured to the house and attacked by three men and a woman.

While he was forcibly confined, he was threatened with a handgun by a suspect who fired a shot into the floor. Police say he was also assaulted with multiple weapons and sexually assaulted.

Four suspects were identified. A 27-year-old woman, who was already in police custody, was charged with sexual assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and breach of probation. Police arrested a second suspect, a 35-year-old man, on November 2 and charged him with forcible confinement, and a third suspect, a 62-year-old man, was arrested three days later after an armed standoff in Essex.

On Tuesday, the OPP-led Provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Unit arrested Dufour on Alexis Avenue.

Dufour is charged with assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, discharging a firearm with intent, assault, forcible confinement, and two counts of breaching probation.

A federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant could be in southwestern Ontario.

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad is looking for 36-year-old Kurtis Letts after he breached the conditions of his statutory release.

Letts is described as an Indigenous man with a light complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, 5'7" tall, and 176 lbs. He also has a number of face tattoos, including "LOVES BLIND" on his right cheek, "4VBY LIFE" on his left check, and tear drops under both eyes.

He's serving a two-and-a-half year sentence for armed robbery, assault causing bodily harm, and assaulting a peace officer with a weapon.

Letts is also known to frequent the Greater Toronto Area, Peterborough, Barrie, and Northern Ontario.

Anyone who has contact with Letts is asked to call the Provincial ROPE Squad at 416-808-5900, toll free at 1-866-870-7673, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or 911.

Students and job seekers are exploring career options at the Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair this week.

On November 11 and 12, more than 2,000 students visited exhibitors with opportunities for hands-on experiences and career exploration.

"These shows give us an opportunity to talk to youth before or while they're deciding what they want to go do," said Greg Bobier with the Ontario Pipetrades Council. "We're looking for that young person that's really interested in becoming a plumber, that says 'you know what, that speaks to me, I would love to do that job, and how do I get there.'"

Bobier said the event also helps to expose to students to opportunities they didn't know existed.

"These are careers that are not on their radar and there's a whole massive world out there. Not everything is just electricians, plumbers or labourers or carpenters; there's a whole world of opportunities out there," said Bobier.

During the event, students could get their hands on a hammer to try out tinsmithing or use a virtual reality headset to operate a crane.

"We really want to make a deep impact on their career planning and course selection so that they can map a path forward that is the best possible route for success for them," said Antonio Sergi, with Skilled Trades Ontario.

The exhibitions were also open for parents and jobseekers to explore during an open house from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing on Wednesday.

A new report by the Ontario School Board Council of Unions and the Canadian Union of Public Employees suggests staffing levels in Ontario schools are in crisis.

For years, teachers' unions have fought to reduce class sizes and increase the number of education workers in the classroom. The report released this week is built on a series of reports released last year on understaffing in Ontario schools, in which 92.3 per cent of respondents to a survey said more staff was needed.

Increased staffing is a centrepiece of the CUPE-OSBCU bargaining proposals in this year's round of negotiations with the province.

The report, called "Understaffing of Education Workers in Ontario Schools - The Case for Dedicated Investment for More Staff to Support Students," says although student needs have increased, there are fewer educational assistants, designated early childhood educators, custodians, office staff, library technicians, professional staff, and tradesworkers employed by Ontario school boards.

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There's been a 51 per cent increase in students diagnosed with autism, a 34 per cent increase in students with behavioural exceptionalities, and a 27 per cent increase in students with multiple exceptionalities. Despite that, fewer elementary students are enrolled in special education now than in 2018-19.

Declining enrollment is linked to long wait times to get assessments and insufficient staffing numbers to assess student needs and offer support.

The number of kindergarten classes without a dedicated early childhood educator increased from 13,983 to 19,240 last year.

A total of 30 school boards reduced their number of custodians. Seventy per cent of custodians surveyed said they sometimes can't complete all their daily tasks because there's too much work and too few custodians, and 41 per cent admit there are parts of their school that are not cleaned daily.

Likewise, secretarial and clerical staff have had more work downloaded onto them, and 95 per cent of school office staff say they can't complete all of their assigned duties in a day.

A startling 91 per cent of tradespersons employed by school boards also say work orders are sometimes delayed or go undone because there aren't enough staff to get the work done.

Professional staff include psychologists, speech and language pathologists, child and youth workers, and social workers.

The report notes 37.7 per cent of school boards cut psychological professionals, while 30.8 per cent cut child and youth workers.

Grade 6 classroom at St. John Vianney School, September 21, 2016. (Photo by Maureen Revait)

The report doesn't offer recommendations beyond hiring more staff. It calls for dedicated funding for hiring, a commitment to putting a designated early childhood educator and educational assistant in every kindergarten class and a cap of 26 students in kindergarten.

"A substantial investment in education is needed, specifically an investment in more staff to meet student needs," said the report.

OHL

Guelph 5 London 2

Barrie 4 Owen Sound 3 (OT)

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GOHL

St. Thomas 3 LaSalle 4 (OT)

Sarnia 2 London 4

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PJHL

Dresden 2 Wheatley 7

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NHL

Tampa Bay 8 Buffalo 3

NY Rangers 3 Calgary 1

Philadelphia 2 Edmonton 3 (OT)

Utah 3 Vegas 5

Pittsburgh 3 San Jose 2 (SO)

Nashville 4 Anaheim 2

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NBA

Washington 101 Indiana 114

Cleveland 115 New York 107

Boston 98 Toronto 93

Denver 123 Memphis 118

Brooklyn 145 New Orleans 111

LA Lakers 123 Milwaukee 112

San Antonio 124 Chicago 119

Orlando 123 Utah 108

Golden State 108 Houston 115

Oklahoma City 108 Portland 118

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Thursday's Games

OHL

Kitchener at Erie, 11 a.m. 

Sarnia at North Bay, 7 p.m.

Kingston at Peterborough, 7:05 p.m.

Ottawa at Saginaw, 7:05 p.m.

Niagara at Windsor, 7:05 p.m.

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GOHL

LaSalle at Ayr, 7 p.m.

Woodstock at Sarnia, 7 p.m.

Elmira at Brantford, 7:30 p.m.

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PJHL

Port Stanley at Petrolia, 7:30 p.m.

Blenheim at Walpole Island, 7:30 p.m.

Exeter at North Middlesex, 8:30 p.m.

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NHL

Carolina at Seattle, 12 p.m.

Montreal at Boston, 7 p.m.

Colorado at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Washington at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at Dallas, 8 p.m.

Buffalo at Chicago, 8 p.m.

St. Louis at Utah, 9 p.m.

NY Islanders at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

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NBA

Detroit at Washington, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Charlotte at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

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NFL

Washington at NY Giants, 8:15 p.m.

The murder trial of Kimberly Price had a day off on Wednesday because the court in Chatham was closed for Remembrance Day, but the trial will continue Thursday.

Price, 55, is charged with murdering Henry Neudorf of Tilbury on January 11, 2024 following a heated argument the previous day at their house on Queen Street North in Tilbury.

Price has new release orders. She will now live in the Town of Essex after living in Sudbury with her surety over the past year.

Price has signed a formal, legally binding written promise stating that she will show up to all required trial dates over the next three weeks and must pay $10,000 if she fails to attend her trial dates or violates her new bail conditions.

The judge will also revoke her release conditions and issue an arrest warrant if she doesn't show up to court.

Other release conditions imposed by Justice Bruce Thomas include not possessing or owning any weapons, not attending Chatham-Kent except to attend court, and wearing an ankle monitor. Price must also be with her surety at all times.

On Monday, the first day of trial, the court heard that Neudorf died of blunt force trauma. He was also smothered and strangled.

His body was discovered in a ditch on Townline Road, north of Maple Line in Dover Township on January 12, 2024.

Wednesday's Remembrance Day service, attended by hundreds at Windsor's Cenotaph, honoured veterans who served in past wars and peacekeeping efforts.

A special moment of silence was held to honour those killed and critically injured in a training exercise at CFB Wainwright in Alberta last month. Daniel Thrasher of Tecumseh was among those injured and was remembered in many remarks made on Wednesday.

"Those sacrifices have been felt especially close to home. Daniel Thrasher lives in my neighbourhood in Tecumseh, I certainly know his family well, and I just can't imagine what they're going through. Daniel stepped forward to serve his country and his dedication of service has made our entire community proud," said Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie.

Silver cross Mother Teresa Charbonneau had this message of unity to share with those gathered.

"We are Canada, we are proud to be Canada and our veterans gave us the right to say that, and we need to honour them by saying it loud and clear," said Charbonneau.

Wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph by many dignitaries, including local Members of Parliament, Provincial Members of Parliament, and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.

Remembrance Day services were held throughout Essex County at local Cenotaphs, Legions, schools and churches.

Remembrance Day ceremonies are wrapping up across the province, bringing with it a question for many: what should I do with my poppy?

The easiest answer is to leave it on wreaths at the local cenotaph, where they've been set up to honour all the veterans who've passed away.

For anyone who can't attend a ceremony, the simplest answer is to throw it away.

But Len Maynard, a 30-year veteran and the former president of the Chatham Legion, says that while it may seem disrespectful, there are no protocols asking people not to do it.

"It did its purpose. People displayed it for the right reasons at the right time," he said.

Maynard understands that some may want to avoid putting their poppies in the trash. For these people, he encourages leaving them at local legions, as many will set up collection boxes, visiting the cenotaph later in the day and placing them on a wreath, and simply setting them aside for next year.

For Maynard, one of the best ways to show your respect is to leave your poppy on the grave of a veteran.

"That would mean a lot to a lot of veterans and their families," he said.

There are several cemeteries across Ontario that have dedicated areas for veterans. This includes Soldier's Field in Chatham, Lakeview Cemetery in Sarnia, and Windsor Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

A driver's alleged need for speed over the weekend got the attention of LaSalle police.

Police reported on social media that a LaSalle officer was patrolling Todd Lane shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Saturday when they spotted a vehicle being driven well above the posted 50 kilometre per hour speed limit.

The patrol officer's radar device picked up a speed of 141 km/h before registering at 136, almost three times the speed limit.

The male driver was stopped and charged with stunt driving.

His vehicle was towed from the scene and impounded for 14 days. He will also try public transit for 30 days as his licence was suspended.

Windsor Mayor-Elect Fred Francis says he's open to the idea of banning e-scooters and e-bikes in the city.

A national report by the Canadian Paediatric Society last summer highlighted an alarming rise in injuries suffered by children on e-scooters, including ten deaths.

"Anything we can do to increase the safety of our roadways and pathways for our residents would be the responsible thing to consider," said Fred Francis.

Francis told WindsorNewsToday.ca that Windsor City Council has discussed it before, but any new bylaws would have to be enacted by the incoming council.

"When we do see more accidents and more fatalities, that's something that we really have to deal with," said Francis.

Francis was scant on details, saying it requires more investigation.

"Even from a legal standpoint, I'm not even sure yet what is possible, an outright ban or something in between", he said. "But I think the objective is to increase safety for everybody."

Windsor has a contract with Bird Canada, which supplies the city with rental e-scooters and e-bikes. Following a five-year pilot project, the City of Windsor signed a one-year contract with the company in May.

Police in LaSalle have asked residents to be watchful after receiving complaints about a suspected scam on Tuesday.

Investigators say they received three calls for police help within four hours, from people who reported being approached at shopping centres or in residential areas.

"There have been reports of two females, one of whom was described as wearing a hijab, and one male approaching our citizens, placing jewelry on them while attempting to remove the citizens' actual jewelry," read a social media post from LaSalle police.

The suspect vehicle in each case was described as a Honda Civic or small SUV, black or blue.

The first incident was noted at around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Zehrs on Malden Road.

The second was reported at about 2:30 p.m. on Vollans Street near Sandwich Street West Parkway, and the third a half-hour later in the area of Branoff and Kassas Streets, near the 6th Concession.

Police believe there may be more people who have been approached.

Residents and business owners in these three locations are asked to check doorbell, security, or dashboard cameras, and call LaSalle police if they see anything unusual.

Anyone with information should call LaSalle police at (519) 969-5210.

A 36-year-old Essex man faces charges, including impaired driving, after a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday night.

The Ontario Provincial Police say it happened just after 8 p.m. on 9th Concession Road near Ferris Road in Essex.

When officers arrived, the driver had fled, but the OPP K9 Unit located him soon after.

The man also faces charges of failure to remain at the scene of a collision and resisting a peace officer.

Officers suspended his driver's license for 90 days and impounded his vehicle for a week.

With just over two weeks to go before Windsor's premiere winter festival opens, the final phase of set up in Jackson Park is ready to start.

Starting on Thursday, the last of the fencing around the park will go up in the southeast quarter of the park, including around the Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial.

Preparations started last month.

Bright Lights Windsor opens on November 27 and will close on January 3, 2027.

Last year, more than 105,000 people came out to enjoy the lights and displays.

The union representing WSIB workers says regional office closures have caused increased workloads for employees and increased wait times for workers making claims.

Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU) president Harry Goslin was joined by MPP Lisa Gretzky in Windsor on Tuesday to call on the government to support workers in Ontario.

"We have over 100,000 items in que, we have over 12,000 cases that are unassigned; we have 300 people that have left. There was no reduction in work and the organization is struggling; it's pandemonium, people are waiting two to three hours to get through on the phone," said Goslin.

Vice President of Communications with the WSIB, Aaron Lazarus, says nine out of 10 people who are injured as a result of work are able to return to work within three months - and that service level has been maintained since the closure of several regional offices.

"We are able to make decisions within 10 days and 95 per cent of those claims and we're able to get that first payment out, we're at about 84 per cent right now which is right in our target range of what we set out to do," said Lazarus.

In Windsor, 160 positions were lost when the WSIB consolidated its locations. Around 140 of the employees chose not to move to a different location. Goslin said those reductions have created a negative work environment for employees.

"The workload hasn't disappeared, but the workers have. That contradiction of overtime and bringing in contract people tells the truth about these closures; this is not modernization, this is not transformation, this is not maintaining service," said Goslin.

Lazarus said the consolidation was about finding efficiencies and cost savings.

"Businesses in Windsor are paying Ontario WSIB premium rates that we want to make sure are as low as possible, but we also want to make sure that we're able to help people, and that's why no matter where you are, whether it's in Windsor or Ottawa, you're going to be getting WSIB service anywhere in Ontario."

MPP Gretzky is urging anyone experiencing delays to contact their government officials

"Injured workers deserve timely, person-to-person support, not more barriers to accessing the benefits and protections they have earned. The Ford government and their handpicked WSIB appointee, Jeff Lang, must explain how cutting frontline staff and closing regional offices improves service for injured workers their families," said Gretzky.

There's a new person in charge at the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County (MCC), at least for the time being.

The agency on Tuesday announced that Daniel Beliciu will step in as the interim executive director, effective on Saturday, November 14.

Previous executive director Fred Francis is leaving the MCC this week after winning election as Windsor's next mayor.

"We are incredibly proud to announce Daniel Beliciu as the next Interim Executive Director of the MCC," said MCC Board President Dr. Saad Jasim. "Daniel brings extensive organizational knowledge, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of the MCC's programs, people, and community partnerships. We are confident in his ability to lead the organization into its next chapter while continuing to build on the strong foundation that has been established over the years."

Beliciu is currently the MCC's director of programs and development. He has also taught at the University of Windsor and served as the national program manager at Palette Skills Canada.

"I am excited to work alongside our Board of Directors, staff, community partners and funders as we continue building on the MCC's strong foundation," said Beliciu. "Our commitment to promoting diversity, advancing equality, and creating a welcoming community for all remains at the heart of everything we do."

OHL

Sault Ste. Marie 1 Sudbury 4

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PJHL

Mooretown 0 Essex 3

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NHL

Colorado 6 Toronto 3

New Jersey 2 Winnipeg 4

Washington 3 Ottawa 2 (OT)

Minnesota 2 Montreal 1 (OT )

Florida 4 Columbus 1

Detroit 2 St. Louis 3

Nashville 3 Los Angeles 0

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NBA

Milwaukee 85 New York 117

Boston 123 Philadelphia 101

Miami 115 Utah 109

LA Clippers 110 Phoenix 133

Orlando 107 Sacramento 100

Oklahoma City 103 Portland 123

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Wednesday's Games

OHL

Guelph at London, 6:30 p.m.

Barrie at Owen Sound, 7 p.m.

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GOHL

St. Thomas at LaSalle, 7 p.m.

Sarnia at London, 7 p.m.

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PJHL

Dresden at Wheatley, 7:30 p.m.

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NHL

Tampa Bay at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

NY Rangers at Calgary, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Edmonton, 9 p.m.

Utah at Vegas, 9:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh at San Jose, 10 p.m.

Nashville at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

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NBA

Washington at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Cleveland at New York, 7 p.m.

Boston at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Denver at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Brooklyn at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

LA Lakers at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

San Antonio at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Orlando at Utah, 9 p.m.

Golden State at Houston, 9:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Portland, 10 p.m.

Windsor police have issued an arrest warrant after an investigation into an armed robbery at a Ford City business.

Police report they were called to the area of Drouillard Road and Milloy Street around 4 a.m. on October 9. Investigators were told a suspect came into the store and demanded the money from the cash register while brandishing a paring knife.

The employee complied, and the suspect took off on foot.

Investigators with the Major Crimes Unit have identified the suspect as 36-year-old Matthew Todd Aussant.

Aussant is described as a White man with a light complexion, approximately 6’ tall, with a medium build, green eyes, and brown hair.

Anyone with information about Aussant’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830.

Windsor police have laid additional charges in connection with a violent sexual assault investigation.

Officers say two 3D-printed handguns were seized while investigating the assault.

The unserialized 3D-printed 9 mm semi-automatic handgun with a live round was found while executing a search warrant on a vehicle that belonged to one of the suspects.

The 62-year-old and 38-year-old involved in the investigation are both facing multiple firearm-related charges.

Police continue to look for one additional suspect believed to be involved in the sexual assault investigation. William J. Dufour, 45, is described as a White man approximately 5’11” tall, with a medium build and brown-and-grey hair.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830.

An exposition designed to acquaint newcomers to Canada with a variety of services and agencies was a big draw on Tuesday.

The Multicultural Council (MCC) of Windsor and Essex County held its 23rd Annual Health and Wellness Expo at the Ciociaro Club in Tecumseh.

The event put attendees in touch with dozens of groups, which ranged from school boards and public safety to legal help and children's services.

Daniel Beliciu, the MCC Director of Programs and Development, told WindsorNewsToday.ca that the expo has always been a popular event and a major networking opportunity for newcomers.

"We have health and wellness, we have police, fire, dental offices and so on," said Beliciu. "It's just giving them the opportunity to see the different services that we do have here in Windsor-Essex."

Beliciu said the response from community partners has been strong.

"I think we have about 50 vendors here today," said Beliciu. "Again, it's an opportunity for our newcomer clients to be exposed to the different services that we have here in the area."

Hundreds attend the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County's 23rd Annual Health & Wellness Expo at the Ciociaro Club in Tecumseh, November 10, 2026. Photo by Mark Brown/WindsorNewsToday.ca

The MCC had expected up to 1,500 visitors. Admission to the event was free, with transportation to and from Ciociaro Club through partnerships with sister newcomer agencies.

The expo is one of two signature MCC events, with the other being the annual Carrousel of the Nations, held in June across Windsor-Essex.

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) team beginning play in Detroit this season now has a name and a logo.

PWHL Detroit announced Tuesday morning that the franchise will be called the Clutch, a nod to Detroit's automotive history and its passionate sports fanbase.

Amy Scheer, the PWHL's Executive Vice-President of Business Operations, said it was important that Detroit's team reflect the city's identity and grit.

"We were inspired to create an identity that naturally represented both Detroit’s deep-rooted automotive legacy and hockey culture together, and that spoke to the strength, grit, and maker mentality of Detroit as a city and community," said Scheer. "It was fan determination that brought a PWHL team to Detroit, showing up season after season for women’s pro hockey, and we worked to capture that spirit with the Detroit Clutch, an identity that has been a long time coming for Hockeytown."

The logo is a circle that resembles an automotive wheel and a clutch, with a font inspired by Detroit's Art Deco heritage. Three circular lines in the middle of the logo resemble a vinyl record, representing the Motown sound and Detroit's rich music tradition.

There are also 24 notches around the inner circle, for the 24 players on the Clutch's roster.

The Clutch also announced on Tuesday that 25 regular-season games will be broadcast free and over the air on WMYD-TV 20.

The club, under the direction of general manager Manon Rhéaume and head coach Josh Sciba, will begin play on the road in Las Vegas on December 6. The home opener will be on December 12 at Little Caesars Arena.

Information on tickets and the schedule can be found on the Clutch's official website.

A Kingsville teen faces nine charges after a traffic stop in Kingsville late last Saturday night.

The Ontario Provincial Police say they pulled over a motorcycle, and in the driver's seat was a 15-year-old.

That was on County Road 27 West around 11:30 p.m.

The teen is now charged with careless driving, driving without a license or insurance, failure to surrender permit and insurance card, driving without a proper rear light, driving without license plates, unsafe move onto a shoulder, and failure to signal for a turn.

The OPP say safety is their paramount concern, and officers will continue to enforce driving laws.

Windsor Police say their investigation is ongoing, but they are looking into an incident on October 30 at the Ford Test Track Park.

Police say they received multiple reports of people being shot with a BB gun.

Two youths riding an e-scooter allegedly fired a BB gun at three victims, two of whom are 14-years-old, and a third victim who is 16.

The victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The City of Windsor is ramping up efforts to control invasive woody species in its tallgrass prairie and oak savanna ecosystems.

Crews will start spraying pesticides within Oakwood Natural Area, Spring Garden Natural Area, Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park, Ojibway Park, Black Oak Heritage Park, and significant habitat areas at the Dr Bruce and Kathryn White Memorial Park.

The work is expected to start next Monday, November 16, and continue throughout the winter months. It should wrap up no later than March 15, 2027.

Species targeted by crews include Autumn Olive, Honeysuckle, Multiflora Rose, European Buckthorn, Black Locust, and Tree of Heaven.

Management efforts will follow the best practices for each species. Crews will apply Credit Xtreme to the species. It includes the active ingredient Glyphosate.

Park users are asked to stay on trails and to keep pets leashed at all times.

The work will not close the parks and trail systems.

Windsor Police are conducting a training exercise at several locations in the city on Thursday, including at the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

The exercise will simulate an emergency incident.

Residents may notice an increased police presence in the west end of the city.

There is no risk to public safety.

The Ontario Provincial Police say a 14-year-old boy in Essex has died almost a week after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike.

The teen was riding his bike on Maidstone Avenue East at Cameron Avenue in Essex the evening of November 4, when he was struck.

He was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, but has since succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the vehicle wasn't hurt.

The OPP is continuing its investigation and asks any witnesses or those with dash cam video of the collision to come forward. They can call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

NHL

NY Rangers 1 Edmonton 3

Philadelphia 3 Vancouver 1

NY Islanders 2 San Jose 3 (SO)

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NBA

LA Lakers 124 Atlanta 114

Washington 111 Detroit 122

Cleveland 112 Charlotte 124

Memphis 118 Toronto 102

Indiana 122 Dallas 125

Denver 100 Houston 110 

San Antonio 122 Phoenix 96

New Orleans 87 Golden State 138

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NFL

Buffalo 23 Minnesota 6

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Tuesday's Games

OHL

Sault Ste. Marie at Sudbury, 10:30 a.m.

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PJHL

Mooretown at Essex, 7 p.m.

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NHL

New Jersey at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Washington at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

Colorado at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Montreal, 7 p.m.

Florida at Columbus, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Nashville at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

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NBA

Milwaukee at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Boston at Philadelphia, 8 p.m.

Miami at Utah, 9 p.m.

LA Clippers at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Orlando at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Portland, 11 p.m.

A 36-year-old woman is facing numerous drug-related charges after a raid in Windsor on Friday afternoon.

Windsor police were called on Friday evening to a storage facility on Dougall Avenue near the E.C. Row Expressway for a report of a suspicious person.

When officers arrived, they saw the suspect outside her unit along with several items.

Police determined that the woman was violating multiple court-ordered conditions and took her into custody.

Investigators confiscated 73.1 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, plus 0.4 grams of crack cocaine, three knives, three digital scales, drug packaging materials, five cellphones, and $430 in Canadian cash.

The woman has been charged with possession of a Schedule I substance with intent to sell, three counts of possessing an unauthorized weapon, three counts of failure to comply with a release order, two counts of breach of probation, and two counts of breaching a prohibition order.

The charges have not been proven in court.

The Detroit Tigers now have their sixth American League Rookie of the Year in the franchise’s 126-year history.

The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) announced on Monday evening that its members have voted Detroit infielder Kevin McGonigle the A.L.'s top rookie. He received 204 points, including 28 out of 30 first-place votes.

McGonigle beat out shortlisted pitchers Parker Messick of the Cleveland Guardians, who had 122 points and two first-place votes, and Payton Tolle of the Boston Red Sox, with 54 points.

He was recognized for a .278 batting average, 18 home runs, and 168 hits in 2026. McGonigle also drove in 72 runs and stole 12 bases.

The 22-year-old has already won Baseball America's Rookie of the Year Award and has been voted the same by the players in the Sporting News' version.

McGonigle was a bright spot in what had been a disappointing year for Detroit. The Tigers were expected to contend for the American League Central Division crown and reach the playoffs for the third year in a row. However, injuries to key players and others underperforming reduced the Tigers to a 76-86 record, nine games behind the champion Guardians.

The five Tigers who have won this award before McGonigle include infielder Harvey Kuenn in 1953, pitcher Mark Fidrych in 1976, second baseman Lou Whitaker in 1978, pitcher Justin Verlander in 2005, and pitcher Michael Fulmer in 2016.

Infielder Kazuma Okamoto was the Toronto Blue Jays' top vote-getter for Rookie of the Year, finishing seventh with 17 points, including one vote for third place.

In the National League, the BBWAA named infielder Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds as the top rookie. Stewart beat out finalists Carson Benge of the New York Mets and J.J. Wetherholt of the St. Louis Cardinals.

The trial for a Tilbury woman charged with first-degree murder in the killing of her Tilbury roommate is underway in Chatham.

Kimberly Price, 55, is charged with murdering Henry Neudorf of Tilbury.

The judge alone trial got underway on Monday and is expected to last three weeks.

The court heard that Neudorf and Price's son, David Trealout, had an argument on January 10, 2024 at their house just north of Tilbury that involved Neudorf getting struck in the head several times and threatened by Trealout with a broken bottle held to his throat.

Chatham-Kent police responded to a 911 call made by Treatlout after the argument, but no charges were laid and police left, the court was told. The court also heard that Trealout threatened to kill Neudorf with a knife.

The court was told that Neudorf was killed on January 11, 2024 and his cause of death was blunt force trauma with Trealout's DNA found on a cast iron frying pan put inside a garbage bag.

Neudorf's sister Margaret Froese and daughter Rachel Neudorf started the testimony telling the court they were worried about Neudorf because he had gone missing and filed a missing person's report with Chatham-Kent police.

Chatham-Kent police and the man who found the body also testified on Monday. Neudorf's body was discovered at the side of Townline Road, north of Maple Line in Dover Township on January 12, 2024.

Price was released on bail in November 2025 and was under house arrest living with her surety, her cousin, in Sudbury.

Trealout was sentenced in September to life in prison with no chance of parole for 15 years after pleading guilty to second degree murder in September 2025.

The trial continues on Tuesday.

Stellantis Canada has confirmed the sale of its Brampton Assembly Plant.

The automaker announced on Monday afternoon that it has reached an asset purchase agreement with Canadian defence technology company Roshel for the facility and its contents.

Stellanis said that the sale is part of its FaSTLAne 2030 strategy, which is designed to enhance long-term competitiveness through "disciplined management of its manufacturing footprint."

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa championed the move, while acknowledging the anxiety that it has caused Brampton plant workers.

"Brampton employees have made lasting contributions to Stellantis, and we take our responsibilities to them and their families seriously. After three years of paid layoff, we remain committed to working with Unifor on a fair resolution," said Filosa. "With this announcement, we are driving forward our broader strategic goals, opening new opportunities for Stellantis in the defence industry, and creating a path to return the Brampton facility to productive industrial use."

The plant has been sitting idle for three years and has been a point of contention in the current contract talks between Stellantis and Unifor.

Unifor National President Lana Payne has condemned the announcement.

"Stellantis has betrayed our members with an underhanded deal to sell the plant and walk away from its commitments to our members," said Payne in a statement. "Allowing the sale to move forward is a critical failure of the national auto strategy and breaks the federal government’s promise to protect autoworkers in the U.S. trade war."

Payne added that before Monday's announcement, talks between Stellantis, the provincial and federal governments, and Unifor were being finalized.

In February, Brampton City Council unanimously voted to adjust bylaws to designate that Brampton Assembly was to be used as an auto assembly or manufacturing facility.

Unifor members voted 97.3 per cent in favour of strike action last month, and talks have been at an impasse since September. This also affects thousands of employees at the Windsor Assembly Plant.

The City of Windsor said goodbye to four councillors and the mayor during the last meeting of this term on Monday.

Councillors Jo-Anne Gignac, Jim Morrison, Ed Sleiman, and Mark McKenzie and Mayor Drew Dilkens will not be returning for the next term of council.

Councillor Gignac was one of the longest serving member on council, having been around the table for 23 years.

"The people of Riverside, I want to thank you. The constituents who have sent me to sit in various positions of added responsibility since the 80s, thank you," said Gignac. Prior to her time on council, Gignac also served on the local school boards.

After all this time, Gignac said she will stay connected.

"I don't know what's coming next, but I do know this; life is full of opportunities if you just keep an eye out and if you keep in touch with your community," said Gignac.

She said she is proud of many accomplishments over the years.

"Whether it goes from the bridge, from protecting Sandwich, the heritage there, the heritage in Walkerville that we they mayor has led an we are seeing incredible things happening in Walkerville," said Gignac.

McKenzie also noted things he's proud to have accomplished in his four years on council including park improvements, traffic calming, and additional library service.

"We brought in seven day service, we brought in standardized hours so that when you walk up to a branch you know that it's open," said McKenzie.

Each outgoing member of council was presented with a plaque for their service.

Mayor Dilkens had these parting words to close the meeting.

"I leave knowing the city is in a good place, I leave knowing that the budget of this city is in a good place, I leave knowing that the economics of the city and the work that we've done to land job creators is in a good place," said Dilkens. "To all of you that I've had the privilege of working with for twenty years, including my council colleagues, thank you, thank you, thank you. I leave here with such a deep sense of appreciation and gratitude."

The new council will be sworn in next week.

A call to Windsor police about a fight led to a head-on crash over the weekend, and one man was arrested for alleged impaired driving.

Shortly after midnight on Sunday, officers were called to the area of Tuscarora Street East and Louis on a report of two people fighting in an alley. While heading to the scene, police learned that one of the people involved had left in a black SUV.

Police arrived in time to see the suspect vehicle speed northbound on Louis Avenue toward Wyandotte Street East. The vehicle was driven through a stop sign before making a wide right turn westbound onto Wyandotte, where it hit a vehicle head-on.

The driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries.

Police stopped the black SUV and noticed that the driver showed signs of impairment.

The 22-year-old driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving and dangerous operation.

The charges have not been proven in court.

Windsor Police continue to highlight suspects on their Wanted in Windsor list, and this time, officers are looking for a suspect wanted in connection with a bank fraud investigation.

They're looking for 51-year-old Jayson Brooks, a white man who is approximately 5'11" tall, with a large build and short grey hair.

Police are looking for him after a man walked into a bank on Howard Avenue last January and used fake documents to access $21,195 from the victim's business and personal banking accounts.

Windsor Police identified Brooks and issued a warrant for his arrest. He faces fraud over $5,000 and impersonation with intent to obtain property charges.

Anyone who knows where Brooks is can call the Windsor Police Service Financial Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4330.

Windsor and Chatham-Kent Police are among 15 police services that helped arrest 17 people in an Ontario Provincial Police probe into child sexual exploitation.

Project Brace was a province-wide online child exploitation investigation to identify and apprehend suspects who are accused of making, possessing, and distributing child sexual abuse material.

None of those arrested is from the Windsor or Chatham areas, but the 17 individuals, aged 28 to 56, are from Toronto, Whitby, Niagara Falls, Smith Falls, Brockville, Kingston, Milton, and Barrie.

Provincial police partners have noted a significant increase in reports of online child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse materials in recent years.

"Online offenders are increasingly leveraging digital technologies to access and exploit children and youth," aid OPP Detective Staff Sergeant Tara Clark. "Through social media, gaming platforms, messaging applications, and peer-to-peer networks, they use deceptive tactics to groom victims, distribute child sexual abuse material, and evade detection. Combating these crimes requires vigilance, education, and collective action from families, communities, industry partners, and law enforcement."

The investigation did not directly identify victims, and 23 cases initiated by investigators remain active.

The Ontario Provincial Police continue to pull over drivers suspected of impaired driving in Essex County, netting five more over the weekend.

Drivers from Leamington, Kingsville, Windsor, Belle River, and Guelph were charged after they were pulled over by OPP officers on Saturday and Sunday.

The first charged was a 36-year-old Leamington man who was pulled over on Road 3 West near County Road 29 in Kingsville early Saturday morning.

Officers charged the man with operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol concentration over the legal limit, having control of a vehicle with an unsealed container of liquor, and having liquor in an open container in an unauthorized place.

An hour later, police pulled over another vehicle for a traffic violation on Main Street East in Kingsville, and the driver was charged with being over the legal alcohol-blood concentration and obstructing a peace officer.

A 64-year-old Kingsville man will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on December 22.

Just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, the OPP pulled over a third vehicle after a traffic infraction on Tecumseh Road in Tecumseh. A 37-year-old driver from Windsor now faces impaired driving charges, speeding, failure to surrender a permit for the vehicle, and failure to surrender an insurance card.

Just after midnight on Sunday, officers pulled over a vehicle on Lake Drive near Lakeview Drive in Lakeshore and charged a 31-year-old Belle River man. He also faces impaired driving charges and charges of having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle.

Then around 5:40 p.m. on Sunday, police pulled over a vehicle on Naylor Side Road in Lakeshore after a complaint and arrested a 38-year-old Guelph man for allegedly driving impaired.

All five drivers had their licenses suspended for 90 days, while their vehicles were impounded for a week.

After a battle with pancreatic cancer, Windsor has lost one of its champions. Former City of Windsor Chief Administrative Officer Helga Reidel died last Thursday.

Reidel was just 66.

She is survived by her husband Rolf and her three adult sons.

Reidel was born in Leamington and raised in Windsor. She graduated from the University of Windsor and eventually became the Chair of the university's Board of Governors.

She earned a designation as a chartered accountant, which led to her role as the city's CAO between 2009 and 2016. She also served on volunteer boards, including Hydro One, Corby Spirit and Wine, and the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Her passing was marked by a number of people who had worked with her in the past, including former Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Percy Hatfield, who called her a "trailblazer" who "smashed several glass ceilings and did so because she was so competent in everything she chose to do."

Former City Councillor Caroline Postma posted, "I really enjoyed working with Helga during my tenure as a city councillor. She was not only full of integrity and compassion, but also just a genuinely nice person."

Fellow former City of Windsor CAO Onorio Colucci said he was deeply saddened by Reidel's passing.

"She was my friend. She was personable, dedicated, smart, and eminently fair," he wrote. "She will be dearly missed."

There are three visitations for Reidel at Victoria Greenlawn Funeral Home on Hwy.3 in Oldcastle. The first is on Tuesday, November 10, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., followed by one that evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There's also a visitation before the funeral service at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, followed by the service at 11 a.m.

Enbridge Gas is showing its support for Amherstburg's River Lights Winter Festival by donating $22,000 towards it.

The festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

The cheque was handed over on Friday morning at the town's Waterfront Festival Plaza.

River Lights Winter Festival starts on November 14 with a municipal tree lighting, free hot chocolate, fireworks, and the lighting of hundreds of illuminated displays in King's Navy Yard Park, Toddy Jones Park, and at the newly opened Waterfront Festival Plaza.

"River Lights has become a cherished tradition in Amherstburg," said Mayor Michael Prue. "As we celebrate 20 years of this festival, we're grateful to Enbridge for its generous contribution to Opening Night."

The public can enjoy the atmosphere until January 3, 2027.

The municipal election is in the rearview mirror, but the focus has turned to who wants to lead Essex County Council.

The County has confirmed to WindsorNewsToday.ca that candidates have already filed for the open warden and deputy warden positions.

The race for warden is now open after the incumbent, re-elected Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, stated that she did not want another term as warden.

The race for deputy warden is also open, as the current officeholder, Tecumseh Mayor-Elect Joe Bachetti, will run for warden.

Bachetti will run against Essex Deputy Mayor Rob Shepley, who was acclaimed for another four years in that position.

Running for deputy warden are LaSalle Deputy Mayor Michael Akpata and re-elected Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey.

As of 6 p.m. on Friday, no additional candidates had been disclosed.

County spokesman Donald McArthur told WindsorNewsToday.ca that interested candidates have until 2 p.m. on Tuesday to declare their intentions.

The new warden and deputy warden will be selected by secret ballot during the next County Council meeting, on Wednesday, November 18, at 6 p.m., in county council chambers.

OHL

Windsor 4 Kingston 3

London 2 Sarnia 4

Niagara 2 Peterborough 3 (OT)

Barrie 3 Sudbury 6

Brampton 4 Saginaw 6

Brantford 5 Oshawa 2

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GOHL

St. Marys 6 Listowel 1

Caledonia 5 Pelham 3

LaSalle 0 Chatham 4

Sarnia 2 Elmira 6

St. Thomas 6 Welland 2

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PJHL

Walpole Island 1 Amherstburg 11

North Middlesex 5 Aylmer 6 (OT)

Picton 2 Amherstview 4

Essex 4 Blenheim 1

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NHL

Florida 1 Boston 4

Vegas 4 Buffalo 1

Tampa Bay 3 Winnipeg 4

New Jersey 4 Toronto 0

Philadelphia 3 Calgary 4 (OT )

Pittsburgh 2 Anaheim 5

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NFL

Detroit 19 Miami 9

Cincinnati 34 Atlanta 17

Dallas 27 Indianapolis 23

NY Jets 12 Kansas City 35

Cleveland 22 New Orleans 23 (OT)

NY Giants 19 Philadelphia 11

LA Rams 20 Washington 13

Denver 26 Carolina 21

Houston 44 LA Chargers 22

Green Bay 45 New England 27

Las Vegas 17 San Francisco 38

Arizona 3 Seattle 17

Tampa Bay 24 Chicago 27

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NBA

Philadelphia 127 Chicago 121

LA Lakers 121 Detroit 116

Utah 100 Minnesota 115

Brooklyn 93 Dallas 130

Boston 117 Milwaukee 97

New Orleans 123 LA Clippers 139

Miami 114 Sacramento 108

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Monday's Games

NHL

NY Rangers at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at Vancouver, 9:30 p.m.

NY Islanders at San Jose, 10 p.m.

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NBA

LA Lakers at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Washington at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Cleveland at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Indiana at Dallas, 8 p.m.

Denver at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

San Antonio at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

New Orleans at Golden State, 10 p.m.

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NFL

Buffalo at Minnesota, 8:15 p.m.

OHL

North Bay 6 at Guelph 10

Kitchener 3 at Owen Sound 2

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GOHL

Elmira 5 LaSalle 3

London 2 at Strathroy 6

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PJHL

Wheatley 4 Amherstburg 5

Wingham 2 Mount Forest 7

Mitchell 4 Kincardine 2

Exeter 2 Mt. Brydges 4

Lakeshore 4 Mooretown 3

Walkerton 0 Hanover 8

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NHL

Florida 3 at Washington 4

St. Louis 1 at Nashville 3

NY Rangers 4 at Seattle 3

Montreal 4 at Toronto 2

Utah 2 at Ottawa 4

New Jersey 5 at NY Islanders 4 (OT)

San Jose 3 at Dallas 4

Chicago 2 at Carolina 9

Tampa Bay 4 at Minnesota 3 (OT)

Pittsburgh 5 at Los Angeles Kings 2

Detroit 0 at Colorado 4

Vancouver 2 at Edmonton 4

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NBA

Denver 114 at Indiana 102

Brooklyn 121 at Atlanta 124

Washington 75 at Oklahoma City 114

New York 109 at Cleveland 97

Orlando 119 at Golden State 126 (OT)

Houston 99 at Phoenix 102

San Antonio 125 at Portland 103

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CFL Playoffs

East Finals: Winnipeg 23 Montreal 33

West Finals: BC 16 Edmonton 28

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Sunday's Games

OHL

Windsor at Kingston, 2:05 PM

London at Sarnia, 2:05 PM

Brampton at Saginaw, 5:30 PM

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GOHL

St. Marys at Listowel 2 PM

Caledonia at Pelham 2:45 PM

LaSalle at Chatham 7 PM

Sarnia at Elmira 7 PM

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PJHL

Walpole at Amherstburg 4 PM

North Middlesex at Aylmer 8:15 PM

Picton at Amherstview 7:30 PM

Essex at Blenheim 7 PM

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NHL

Florida at Boston, 1:00 PM

Vegas at Buffalo, 3:30 PM

Tampa Bay at Winnipeg, 6:00 PM

New Jersey at Toronto, 7:00 PM

Philadelphia at Calgary, 7:00 PM

Pittsburgh at Anaheim, 8:00 PM

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NFL

Cincinnati at Atlanta, 9:30 AM

Dallas at Indianapolis, 1:00 PM

NY Jets at Kansas City, 1:00 PM

Detroit at Miami, 1:00 PM

Cleveland at New Orleans, 1:00 PM

NY Giants at Philadelphia, 1:00 PM

LA Rams at Washington, 1:00 PM

Denver at Carolina, 1:00 PM

Houston at LA Chargers, 4:05 PM

Green Bay at New England, 4:25 PM

Las Vegas at San Francisco, 4:25 PM

Arizona at Seattle, 4:25 PM

Tampa Bay at Chicago, 8:20 PM

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NBA

Philadelphia at Chicago, 3:30 PM

LA Lakers at Detroit, 6:00 PM

Utah at Minnesota, 7:00 PM

Brooklyn at Dallas, 7:30 PM

Boston at Milwaukee, 8:00 PM

New Orleans at LA Clippers, 9:00 PM

Miami at Sacramento, 9:00 PM

Whether you're a student, a parent, or seeking a job, the Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair is coming to the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing this week.

From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., on November 11, the event will include a public open house welcoming students, families, jobseekers, and others in the community to interact with exhibitors to learn about opportunities in Ontario's 140 skilled trades.

The event continues on November 12 for students in the region.

"Whether you're a student exploring career possibilities, a parent learning more about apprenticeship, or an adult considering a career change, Level Up! offers an engaging introduction to one of Ontario's most important and rewarding sectors," said CEO of Skilled Trades Ontario, Candice White.

LaSalle is the eighth stop on the career fair's 12-city tour this fall. In its fifth year, the fair has welcomed more than 140,000 attendees.

"Now more than ever, we need to give young people the opportunity to see where a career in the skilled trades can take them," added Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Trevor Jones.

Ontario has more than 94,000 active apprentices, the most in a decade, but the province will need 8,500 electricians, 7,200 millwrights, 6,300 welders, and 850 ironworkers over the next decade.

By 2035, one in six job openings in Ontario is expected to be in skilled trades-related occupations.

Windsor police have issued a warrant for one suspect and arrested three people in connection with an assault involving a firearm.

Officers were first called to a disturbance at a business on Campbell Avenue at around 10:30 p.m. on October 26, where a person was reportedly suffering from serious injuries.

According to police, the victim had been lured to a home nearby, where they were allegedly assaulted by three men and a woman.

Investigators allege that the victim was confined inside the home. While there, a suspect allegedly pointed a handgun at them, threatened to kill them, and fired a round into the floor near their feet. The victim was also reportedly assaulted with multiple weapons and sexually assaulted.

After escaping the home, the victim was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Windsor Police Major Crime Unit identified four suspects they believe are connected to the attack.

A 27-year-old woman, who was already in police custody, was arrested on October 29. She faces charges including sexual assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and breach of probation.

On November 2, Police arrested a 35-year-old man believed to be involved in the crime. He has been charged with forcible confinement.

A third suspect was arrested on November 5, after an armed standoff at a home in the Town of Essex.

According to police, during the incident, a man pointed a weapon at police, allegedly threatening to kill them.

He is said to have come out of the home later, allegedly charging at officers with a knife. Police arrested him with help from the K9 Unit.

The 62-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault with a weapon, discharging a firearm with intent, forcible confinement, five counts of possession of a firearm while prohibited, possession of a prohibited firearm, pointing a firearm, possession of a dangerous weapon for committing an offence, and uttering death threats.

Police are still looking for the fourth suspect. They have issued a warrant for William J. Dufour, a 45-year-old man.

Dufour faces charges including discharging a firearm with intent, assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, assault, forcible confinement, and two counts of breaching probation.

Windsor police have issued a warrant four William J. Dufour in coonection to attack that took place in October. (Photo by Windsor Police Service)

He is described as a 5'11" white male, with a medium build and brown and grey hair.

Officials ask anyone with information to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830.

No injuries have been reported following a fire in a residential building in Windsor.

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services said they were called to the six-storey building in the area of Sandwich and Mill streets just after 12 a.m. Saturday, November 7.

A mattress fire caused minor smoke damage under $10,000; the cause has not yet been determined.

Remembrance Day is coming up, and the City of Windsor has released its programming ahead of the day.

Once again this year, the city's official Remembrance Day Service will be held at the Cenotaph in City Hall Square, starting at 10:50 a.m.

The public is invited to the official service along with members of the Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee, military representatives, pre-registered wreath bearers, government officials, and area schools.

Those who can't attend the service can still watch it on the City of Windsor's Facebook page, and YourTV Cogeco will broadcast the service live at 11 a.m., with rebroadcasts at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on November 11.

Those who wish to lay a wreath at the service this year need to pre-register with Bonnie Burian, the secretary of the Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee. She can be reached at 519-973-4057 or at bburian@cogeco.ca. The city notes that those who wish to lay their wreath personally may not be permitted to do so until after 1 p.m. on Remembrance Day.

Veterans sing O Canada at Windsor's Remembrance Day ceremony, November 11, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)

In addition to the service, the city has a few other programs planned.

Large window decals honouring Canada's veterans are on display on the main floor of City Hall for the month of November.

Between November 9 and November 13, City Hall will also be illuminated in red, and special illuminations across City Hall Square and on the facade of the building facing the cenotaph will be erected. Ouellette Avenue will also be lit up red and white each night.

The city has installed two new Veterans Commemorative Sidewalks at City Hall Square on sidewalks leading to the cenotaph. E-W Metal Works fabricated the stencil for the sidewalk display, and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 255, the City of Windsor, and Councillors Jo-Anne Gignac and Gary Kaschuk paid for it.

Proceeds from Mayor Drew Dilkens' self-published poem, "Scars of War," will go to support the Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee. Last year, $3,354 was raised through sales, and the book sells for $20. The book, for those six and older, promotes understanding, recognition, and gratitude for the sacrifices made by veterans. The book is illustrated by local artist Christy Litster.

On Sunday, November 7, the public is invited to take part in the Great War South Walkerville Street Sign Tour. It starts at 1 p.m. at Museum Windsor. Pre-registration is recommended, and those interested can call 519-253-1812 to sign up. The cost is $10 per person.

Admission is free to the Chimczuk Museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Remembrance Day, and Art Windsor-Essex will also offer free admission to the gallery that day.

The City of Windsor is also sharing previously recorded videos featuring local veterans online on Mayor Dilkens Facebook page. Many of the videos were produced through the Veterans Memories Project.

The evening of Remembrance Day, the Windsor Classic Chorale and Chamber Orchestra will perform at the Salvation Army South Windsor Citadel on Grand Marais Road West. The concert gets underway at 7:30 p.m.

Remembrance Day ceremonies are held in Windsor on November 11, 2016. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)

"The City of Windsor's annual Remembrance Day program continues to provide many opportunities to pay our respects, pause and reflect, and say thank you to the selfless men and women who fought to leave our world safer and better than they found it, as well as all those serving today," said Dilkens

St. Clair College has announced that its Unitree R1 Humanoid finally has a name.

At an event on Thursday at the main campus in South Windsor, it was revealed as Clairion.

The announcement was the climax of a two-month contest among the College's student body.

Clairion commented on their new name at the event.

"Now that is a name! CLAIRION. Cognitive Learning Artificial Intelligence Robotic Innovation and Operations Network. Quite a mouthful for someone who doesn't even have lungs!" Clairion said.

The humanoid was bought by the College's Research and Innovation department with a grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

Clairion has already appeared at manufacturing facilities across Windsor-Essex, demonstrating how humanoid technology could enhance existing operations, improve efficiencies, and potentially transform certain processes. The humanoid has also appeared at the College's Robotics Club and Data Analytics program.

John Lopez, the College's Program Manager for Research and Innovation, says Clairion is the first of its kind in North America.

"Initiatives like this help position St. Clair College at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation," said Lopez. "We're excited about the possibilities ahead and look forward to seeing how Clairion evolves and what new opportunities and advancements will come from this."

Mohammad Alkhateb, a first-year student in the Protection, Security and Investigation program, won a $200 bookstore gift card and St. Clair College apparel for submitting the winning name.

Clairion will make an appearance at the Fall Open House on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the main Windsor campus.