A house fire on Talbot Street east in Leamington has three people looking for another place to live. The blaze broke out in the second floor of the home at the corner of Talbot and Mersea Road 12 just before six yesterday evening. The three people were in the home at the time, and were warned by the smoke alarm and able to get out safely... Click here for full story..

An 18-year old Harrow man will be back in court today for a show cause hearing on charges relating to a fatal hit and run in Leamington. Peter Martens Schmitt is currently being held in Police custody on charges of criminal negligence causing death, dangerous driving causing death, and failing to remain... Click here for full story..

The first large round-a-bout in Essex County will be opening to traffic today. Its at the intersection of the Albuna Townline and Road 3, where temporary signal lights had originally been installed. The round about is designed to keep traffic moving instead of stopping while waiting for a light. The county says the round-a-bout will be able to handle full-sized tractor trailers, but farmers in the area have raised concerns their large trucks might not be able to make it around the turn... Click here for full story..

Is your garbage or recycling still sitting out on the curb waiting to be picked up? If you live in areas 3 or 4 in Windsor. City crews are a bit behind in collection. They're asking residents in Areas 3 and 4 to keep the garbage out. It should be picked up by the end of the day today. As for recycling... Click here for full story..

It's still safe to park in front of an expired meter in Windsor. Since August 10th enforcement officers were instructed not to ticket anyone at an expired meter, untill the city's new parking by-law was signed. The expectation was to have full enforcement back up this week, but the papers are still sitting on a desk in London... Click here for full story..

The Windsor Essex County Humane Society needs your vote. Their grant application for a $100,000 prize from the Pepsi Refresh Project has been selected as one of the 254 finalists. Executive Director Melanie Coulter says voting runs from September 1st to October 31st. The Humane Society would use the money to continue phase three of their expansion project which includes vet clinic.. Click here for full story..

The city of Windsor has sold 18 of its garbage packers to Turtle Island Recycling Corp. The company was selected earlier this summer by council to take over garbage and recycling collection for the city. Executive Director of Operations Mike Palanacki says the cost for the fleet is just over $1 million... Click here for full story..

The city and county have come together to plan the 2013 International Children's Games. Both councils have agreed to form an organizing committee and begin a business plan for a 50 meter pool in the region. Mayor Eddie Francis says the planning and decision making process will be done together. The business plan for the pool was officially approved by County Council at its meeting last night -- the city is expected to do the same at its September 13th meeting... Click here for full story..

Two possibilities are on the table as locations for the new olympic size pool needed. The Vollmer Complex in the town of LaSalle is expressing some interest in hosting a 50 meter pool for the International Children's Games. Mayor Gary Baxter says its something council will consider. The city has also been in preliminary talks with University of Windsor who is also showing some interest in hosting the pool... Click here for full story..

Police have a man in custody after a hit and run in Leamington.
The 18 year old turned himself in last night after he hit a boy while driving along highway 3. He'll be arraigned in Windsor court this morning on charges of criminal negligence causing death and failing to remain at the scene of an accident... Click here for full story..