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Gord Bacon

State of Emergency Lifted in Kingsville

Homes surrounding County Road 20 and 23 have been evacuated due to a gasoline leak since Sunday
Gord Bacon

Malott, Lemay, Release Platforms for Ward 7 By-Election

The pair each released their platforms Thursday
Kristylee Varley

Sketch Released of Leamington Incident Suspect

Two suspects were believed to have arrived at the location on bicycles
Kristylee Varley

Positive COVID Case at L'Essor High School

A school board spokesperson confirms the news to AM800
Rob Hindi

Local Health Unit Asking St. Clair College Students to Limit Close Contacts

Dr. Wajid Ahmed says it's important for students to limit their close contacts and is asking them to follow all public health measures
Kristylee Varley

Partial Closure of Canada-U.S. Border Extended

The border closure has been extended month to month since March
Kristylee Varley

Border Exemption Granted for Dying Windsor Woman

Diane Costello is in hospice and her parents live in Michigan
Rusty Thomson

COVID-19 May Cancel Bright Lights Festival

The annual Bright Lights Festival features lights placed all around Jackson Park between Dec. 1 and early January
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Two New Cases of COVID-19 in Windsor-Essex

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has announced two new cases of COVID-19

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Steve Bell

Lightning Beat Isles to Reach Cup Final

The Stanley Cup final is set as the Tampa Bay Lightning will face the Dallas Stars in Edmonton after knocking out the New York Islanders in 6 games
Steve Bell

Heat Rally Past Celtics For 2-0 Lead

The Miami Heat blew a sizable lead before closing on a 17-7 run to beat the Celtics, taking a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Final
Steve Bell

Thomas Fires Winged Foot Record 65

Justin Thomas has a one-shot lead heading into the second round of the U.S. Open after firing a 5-under 65 at Winged Foot Golf Club

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A year of missing climate data: Researchers lament loss of Arctic research due to pandemic

The pandemic that has gripped the world is also wiping out a full field season of research in the Arctic, as researchers were unable to travel up for their regular summer research — something they worry could happen again next summer.
How Legion-designed masks could help you support Canada’s veterans

The Royal Canadian Legion is selling masks that not only help to slow the spread of COVID-19, but also help to support Canada’s veterans.
Dog shot, owner arrested following Wasaga Beach, Ont., house fire

An early morning fire in Wasaga Beach, Ont., has left a man facing charges and his dog suffering gunshot wounds.

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Vandals repeatedly strike accessible park

A group of teenage vandals have allegedly targeted Harmony In Action, a centre for adults with a developmental or physical challenge.
Local artist David Derkatz (DERKZ) paints massive tribute mural to frontline workers

Acclaimed local artist David Derkatz – also known as “Derkz” – is painting one of Canada’s largest tribute murals to our healthcare frontline workers.
UWindsor alumnus to lead Raptors efforts in creating social change

Although The Toronto Raptors aren’t cradling the Larry O’Brien trophy back to the “North” this year, they’re battle to become champions off the court is just beginning.

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North American stock markets continue downward trend over the past few weeks

North American stock markets dipped to close a relatively flat week on signs of slowing U.S. recovery and weakness in the technology sector.
Retail sales 'hit a wall' in July after two months of significant gains

Retail sales in Canada "hit a wall" in July after big gains in May and June, a sign that the economic recovery could be slow and bumpy.
U.S. stocks drift as another bumpy week of trading nears end

Stocks are drifting in mixed trading on Wall Street Friday, as another zig-zag week for markets closes out following their abrupt loss of momentum this month.

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Joe Rogan apologizes for spreading misinformation about wildfires

Joe Rogan, reportedly the highest paid podcast host in the world, has apologized for spreading misinformation to his millions of listeners about the West Coast fires during a recent episode.
Disgraced mogul Harvey Weinstein stripped of U.K. honour

Britain on Friday stripped disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of an Order of the British Empire honour recognizing his contribution to the U.K. film industry.
Disgraced mogul Harvey Weinstein stripped of UK honour

Britain on Friday stripped disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of an Order of the British Empire honour recognizing his contribution to the U.K. film industry.

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Peru president faces impeachment vote amid pandemic turmoil

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra's job went on the line Friday as opposition lawmakers pushed through an impeachment hearing criticized as a hasty and poorly timed ouster attempt in one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Four Louisiana police officers charged in Black man's death

Four police officers in northwest Louisiana have been charged with negligent homicide and malfeasance in connection with the death last April of a 44-year-old Black man following a video-recorded altercation, a prosecutor's office announced Friday.
Puerto Rico getting funds for power grid 3 years after Maria

President Donald Trump announced the release Friday of nearly $13 billion to Puerto Rico to help rebuild the electrical grid and repair schools from the devastation of Hurricane Maria three years ago, amid criticism that the aid was overdue and was being released now only for political purposes.

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Conservative Leader O'Toole tests positive for COVID-19

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole has tested positive for COVID-19, after he and his family got tested for the virus this week.
Public Health Agency president stepping down, cites need for a break

Several months into the COVID-19 public health crisis, and with cases on the rise in some regions, the president of the Public Health Agency of Canada Tina Namiesniowski has announced she’s stepping down.
Public Health Agency of Canada president stepping down

The president of the Public Health Agency of Canada Tina Namiesniowski is stepping down. A replacement will be announced next week, the agency has confirmed.

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Williams F1 team appoints Roberts as acting team principal

The Williams Formula One team appointed Simon Roberts as its acting team principal on Tuesday following the departure of Claire Williams.
Scandal-tarnished Nissan shows off production innovation

Nissan says it has developed a new way to produce high-tech auto parts that highlights the Japanese automaker's engineering finesse, even as it faces a criminal trial in an ongoing scandal involving former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
EU share of electric cars grew during virus lockdown months

The market share of electric cars in Europe increased during and immediately after the worst of the pandemic lockdowns, industry figures showed Thursday, even as overall sales of vehicles of all types plunged during the second quarter. The new figures come as automakers ramp up electric car production under pressure to meet tough new emissions limits next year.