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[/index.html] Search for: Search Windsor 24 C June 11, 2014 News City County Opinion Sports Arts Life Business Health Technology Careers Driving Homes Classifieds Weather Obituaries Subscribe Main menu Police and Fire City Hall TrafficWatch Health Care Education The Courts The Border Michigan Canada World Data Desk Main menu TRENDING TOPICS : Videos World Cup Election Anne Jarvis News Cafe Fit Tips Follow @thewindsorstar June 11, 2014 11 Jun Windsor 24 C Search Sections Search for: Search Eight-year-old brain tumour survivor offers hope By the time he was six years old Donovan Smith-Lariviere had been through five brain surgeries including two to remove tumours. Sobeys, Food Basics supermarkets to close in Windsor Sobeys, Food Basics supermarkets to close in Windsor Grieving couple call for 401 concrete barriers (With video) Denise Lafontaine shuddered and wept Tuesday as she tried to speak about the crash last month that claimed two members of her family. Windsor West headed towards election nail-biter (With video) With mayor urging voters to vote against her, Windsor West's NDP candidate is being urged to continue her fight to an election night nail-biter. Paul Martin Building doors ordered shut for fear of ‘falling stone’ The Ouellette Avenue entrance of the Paul Martin has been closed due to safety concerns. Driver charged with drinking before fatal crash Additional charges were laid in court Tuesday against a driver involved in a fatal crash on Lauzon Road in April. Detroit prosecutor drops charge against Windsor cop accused of smuggling crack cocaine into U.S. A Detroit prosecutor has dismissed the drug charges against a Windsor police officer accused of smuggling crack cocaine over the border. More Top Stories Photos Windsor in Pictures Top Shots Reader Prom Photos: Volume 2 Reader Prom Photos: Volume 1 News Gang of teens attack unsuspecting couple in downtown Windsor Windsor police are looking for a gang of teenagers who dragged a woman into the street and stole her purse after ambushing her friend, swarming him and stomping him on the concrete. Windsor Star News Cafe to live stream provincial election coverage The Windsor Star will broadcast live provincial election coverage from The Windsor Star News Cafe Thursday night. We will start streaming when the polls close about 9 p.m. Windsor rental vacancy rate continues to drop Windsor’s rental vacancy rate is a third the size it was five years ago, when the city had the highest vacancy rate in the country. Multi-vehicle crash snarls traffic on Riverside Drive All lanes of Riverside Drive near Goyeau Street are closed following a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday morning. What’s Happening in Windsor and Essex County on June 11, 2014 Your guide to What's Happening in Windsor and Essex County on June 11, 2014. Cancer society raises costly home drugs as ‘silent’ election issue The rising number of very expensive cancer drugs that patients are paying for out of pocket is a critical issue that the political parties have been silent on this election campaign, a Canadian Cancer Society official said Tuesday. Sports Video: Boxing champ Samir El-Mais hits Windsor Star News Cafe Windsor Star sports reporter Mary Caton sits down with Canadian boxing heavyweight champion Samir El-Mais in the News Cafe on June 10, 2014 LaSalle’s Hillman excited to work with Blackhawks Former Windsor Lancer is new coach of Indy Fuel, ECHL farm club of Chicago's NHL franchise Megatron healthy after operations on knee, finger From his catchy nickname to his sturdy performance on the field, Calvin Johnson often seems indestructible. Duff: Burkes could be opponents on world hockey stage Brendan Burke is in Ann Arbor this week, auditioning for USA Hockey's world junior team. His dad Sean filled a management role with Hockey Canada at last year's world juniors Business Showing off Canada’s high-tech automotive know-how (With video) In a bid to showcase Canada's high-tech automotive know-how, domestic parts manufacturers took the wraps off of the country's first connected vehicle. Alfa Romeo 4C makes its debut The all-new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C made its Canadian debut on the weekend at the 15th annual Crescent Street Grand Prix Festival, during the Grand Prix du Canada in Montreal. Detroit 3 automakers pledge $26 million to support city pensions, help save art treasures DETROIT - General Motors, Ford and Chrysler are driving into Detroit's bankruptcy reorganization by pledging $26 million to help support retiree pensions while keeping the city's art treasures off the auction block, officials announced Monday. Driving SUV Review: 2015 Lincoln MKC Can this luxurious all-wheel-drive, five-passenger crossover help make Lincoln a relevant brand again? Here’s why cars from the 1980s are exploding in value Cars from the '80s are on their way up in value and here's why Cars that pioneered our favourite luxury features From heated seats to backup cameras, these cars were true innovators in comfort and convenience Arts Santana’s black magic woos Caesars Windsor audience Carlos Santana's first visit to Caesars Windsor Monday night won't soon be forgotten. Photos: The Sweet Sounds of Carlos Santana Prosecutor: Trucker in crash that injured Tracy Morgan hadn’t slept for more than 24 hours NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - The truck driver from Georgia accused of triggering the highway crash that injured Tracy Morgan and killed another comedian hadn't slept for more than 24 hours before the accident, authorities said Monday as the actor recovered in a New Jersey hospital. Life Video: Rocky Campana Scholarship Recipients Rocky Campana GSA Leadership memorial Scholarship recipients Skylar Fantin from Walkerville Collegiate Institute and Sarah Szpack from Sandwich Secondary School are all smiles after receiving scholarships on June 10, 2014. Fantin received $3,000 and Szpack received $500. They were chosen […] Video: Retirement Meet ‘n’ Greet BBQ The Windsor-Essex Active Retirement Community Initiative 2nd Annual Meet and Greet BBQ was held at The Ciociaro Club on Tuesday June 10, 2014. The event is aimed at 50-plus demographic who have relocated to any one of the nine municipalities […] Opinion The Star’s View: This election is all about the economy With the Liberals engulfed in yet another scandal, you’d think people would know exactly what to do when they go to the polls on Thursday: Toss them out of office. Jarvis: Miraculous, undeserved – and good for Windsor I don't want to even think about Windsor without Chrysler's 4,500 well-paying hourly jobs. Letters Cuts will hurt many services What happens to the $22 to $32 an hour job if Tim Hudak gets in? It’s not propaganda this time. WORLD CUP VIDEO EDITOR'S PICKS Jarvis: Miraculous, undeserved – and good for Windsor I don't want to even think about Windsor without Chrysler's 4,500 well-paying hourly jobs. B.C.’s Island wolves are way more laid back than 'big buggers' on the grizzly-competing mainland: Researchers British Columbia has two breeds of wolves, the ferocious mainland animals that compete with grizzly bears for food and territory, and the laid-back island variety that prefers their terrain predator-free while scavenging the sea shore. Ontario Election notes for Tuesday With just two days to go before the Ontario provincial election, party leaders relied on colourful language and strong words Tuesday to make some of their final points to voters. Katrina Clarke has updates on the most recent election news. 30 years later, the Toyota MR2 is still an unsung marvel The Mazda Miata and Honda NSX often hog the limelight when it comes to early 1990s Japanese sports cars, but the MR2 deserves more respect than it gets. More Editor's Picks MORE EDITOR'S PICKS Candidate Profiles: Windsor West An overview of the provincial electoral district of Windsor West and its five candidates for the 2014 Ontario election. Candidate Profiles: Windsor-Tecumseh An overview of the provincial electoral district of Windsor-Tecumseh and its five candidates for the 2014 Ontario election. Candidate Profiles: Essex An overview of the provincial electoral district of Essex and its four candidates for the 2014 Ontario election. Candidate Profiles: Chatham-Kent-Essex An overview of the provincial electoral district of Chatham-Kent-Essex and its five candidates for the 2014 Ontario election. More Editor's Picks SPECIAL FEATURES Celebrate culture at Carrousel José Feliciano, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Alexander Zonjic, Thornetta Davis and more will bring music to the stage at Carrousel by the River while food and arts vendors offer a mix of ethnic delights. Carrousel Around the City follows over the next two weekends at 13 cultural 'villages' around the city. Summer Camps Guide Find the right summer activities for your children at locally run summer camps Business Profile Page Find your favourite local businesses online. Hot fun in the summer sun! Fireworks. Ice cream. Art. Strawberries. Golf. The blues. Corn. Midway rides. Wine. All this and more -- so much more -- are in store in the months ahead. Summer Fun Guide presents all the events, from the first-ever Kingsville Folk Fest to the 160th Harrow Fair. What’s on Pupatello’s plate? Boom! magazine goes into the kitchen with Sandra Pupatello, explores a dreamy cottage on Lake Erie, chats with Lt.-Col. Morris Brause and accountant-turned-actor Ed Hooft, showcases yoga and Angelo Mariani's style, previews the 55+ Summer Games and looks at the world of VON. Contests Etc. What's our VITAL SIGNS? The WindsorEssex Community Foundation invites you to participate in a survey of community perceptions surrounding the factors that create a healthy, thriving community. We want to know what you think -- complete the survey today! The Windsor Star News Cafe Everything you need to know about the Windsor Star News Cafe. Click here. Sharing stories of success There's a great story to be shared and we've got it. Interviews, finalists videos and photos galore. News Alerts Get the Windsor Star delivered to your inbox Submit More Email Alerts Classifieds Stories, pictures and tributes to life. View and place obituaries, and more. Share the joy. Tell the world. Read and place announcements here. Buy, sell and trade smarter. Find the job you want in your city. View and place job listings, and more. 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