Names Released in Leamington DeathsTue Mar 9th, 2010
Leamington Police and the OPP have confirmed the two people who live in a home on Worchester Avenue were indeed the ones found dead at the home Sunday.

71-year old Mohssen Tannous, known by his neighbours as Max was found deceased in the driveway of the home. His wife, 64-year old Hinda Tannous, known as Elaine to her neighbours, was found dead inside the home... Click here for full story
Hartwell Wants Privileges BackTue Mar 9th, 2010
A hearing is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon about whether or not to reinstate the surgical privileges of Doctor Barbara Heartwell.

The doctor is accused of performing an unnecessary mastectomy last November. Heartwell originally voluntarily withdrew her privileges at Hotel-Dieu Grace hospital, but then changed her mind and was suspended... Click here for full story
Leamington Survey LaunchedTue Mar 9th, 2010
Leamington administration wants to hear from you.

A survey is being conducted to find out how residents get their information about municipal business, and what kind of info they want to get more of. Economic Development Officer Ann Miskovsky says the survey can be found on the municipalities website, or in paper at town hall... Click here for full story
Subdivision Deal Reached in KingsvilleTue Mar 9th, 2010
A 48 lot subdivision in Kingsville have gotten the go ahead from town council.

It'll be built at the end of Prince Albert Street next to the former Kingsville landfill site. Council granted the developer a three year extension on the agreement, giving him time to wait for the market to improve before starting construction... Click here for full story
Butcher Engineering Loses Big ContractTue Mar 9th, 2010
The head of CAW Local 195 calls it horrible news.

Butcher Engineering is losing it's biggest customer... Ford. Butcher packages auto parts for shipping and Ford is moving the work to the U-S. Gerry Farnham says 107 unionized employees plus management are affected. Consolidation will start in June and could wrap up in September... Click here for full story
Leamington Reaches Gas Tax DealTue Mar 9th, 2010
Leamington Municipal Councilors are extending their funding agreement for the transfer of Federal Gas Tax revenue.

In order to receive its share of the revenues, which was over 880 thousand in 2009 Leamington had to enter into an agreement with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. The money can be spent on a variety of projects related to water and an assortment of other community management areas... Click here for full story
Not Much Info As Investigation into Leamington Death's ContinuesMon Mar 8th, 2010
The post mortem's are expected to be conducted today on two bodies found at a Worchester Avenue home yesterday.

One Leamington police car was stationed at the home this morning.

Melissa Ferreira lives next door, and saw a man dead in the driveway yesterday. She says it was shocking. Neighbours identified the couple who lived in the home as Max Aziz Tannous and Elaine Tannous, and neighbours describe them as quiet but friendly... Click here for full story
Grade 10 Fight Ends with SlashingMon Mar 8th, 2010
Windsor Police have a Holy Names High School student in custody after a scuffle involving two students ended with one getting slashed in the arm.

Jill Braido with the Windsor-Essex Catholic board says a scuffle broke out between two grade 10 students off school property following dismissal. One of them returned to the school with the slash wound, and police were called... Click here for full story
LaSalle Officer Charged with AssaultMon Mar 8th, 2010
Amherstburg Police have charged a LaSalle Police constable with assault.

It follows a domestic disturbance early Sunday morning. 42-year old Todd Sloan of LaSalle was arrested, and held in custody until he was released on bail today with conditions not to contact the victim. On the LaSalle Police website Sloan is listed as a constable who works in the forensic identification department... Click here for full story
Home Invasion Suspect Caught After Two B & E'sMon Mar 8th, 2010
Police arrested a second man wanted after a home invasion on Josephine two weeks ago.

Just before 4 this morning police were called for an alarm at a car dealership on Provincial, where they allege a man was trying to use keys he got from inside the dealership to get into a vehicle on the lot. 23-year old Jason Theoret was arrested at the scene, and matched the description of a man seen running out of an electronics store following a botched robbery near Walker Road an hour earlier... Click here for full story
Chase in Tecumseh Ends in ChargesMon Mar 8th, 2010
Provincial police have a 17-year old Tecumseh man in custody after a police chase in the town.

Early Saturday morning police tried to stop a vehicle on Manning near Saint Gregory when they allege the vehicle took off, hitting four parked cars and some bushes. According two people two men go out of the vehicle and took off running, and managed to evade the police Canine unit that was tracking them... Click here for full story
Two Arrested Following Highway 3 ChaseMon Mar 8th, 2010
Kingsville OPP have arrested and charged two men after a police chase on highway 3 near Marsh Road earlier today.

Police attempted to pull over a truck but the driver failed to stop. When it finally stopped both the driver and passenger fled on foot into a field. Police searched the area and found both men, along with a large amount of stolen copper wire in the back of the truck... Click here for full story
Pension Forum Tomorrow NightMon Mar 8th, 2010
A pension forum is being held in Windsor tomorrow night.

The Canadian Labour Congress along with the Windsor and District Labour Council will discuss what can be done to protect worker's pensions that are at risk. 76-year old Francis McLean has been retired from General Chemical for 11 years. She says her pension has since received significant cuts... Click here for full story
Housing Starts Up in WindsorMon Mar 8th, 2010
Housing starts are up in the Windsor area according to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

A total of 23 detached homes and 4 townhouses were built. That equals a 9% increase in starts compared to February 2009... Click here for full story
Two Found Dead in LeamingtonMon Mar 8th, 2010
Leamington Police are investigating after two people were found dead at their home over the weekend.

Police were called to a home on Worchester Avenue just after 7:30 Sunday morning, after someone saw a man collapsed.

When police arrived, they found a 71 year old man dead in the driveway.

When officers entered the home, a 64 year old woman was also found dead... Click here for full story
Doctor Barred from Hotel Dieu GraceMon Mar 8th, 2010
Windsor police are investigating a serious allegation concerning a surgeon at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital.

An emergency department physician is accused of entering the ER while he was drunk and making advances on nurses.

A hospital spokesperson says the doctor wasn't working at the time.

He's since agreed to withdraw his privileges and is barred from the Hospital while the complaint is investigated... Click here for full story
Bridge Deck WorkMon Mar 8th, 2010
The Detroit International Bridge Company says it will seek bids within the next two weeks from companies to replace the main deck of the Ambassador Bridge.

The project is expected to begin in May.

The DIBC says bridge customers will see little or no disruption in traffic with work being conducted during off hours... Click here for full story
Pension ReformMon Mar 8th, 2010
CAW officials in Windsor are once again making the push for pension reform.

They're holding a news conference later this morning to raise awareness on what they think the government needs to do.

Officials say pensions need to be a top priority.

Union heads will be alongside former employees from General Chemical and SKD to tell their stories... Click here for full story
Solar FarmMon Mar 8th, 2010
The dates for two more public meetings are expected to be announced soon for a proposed solar farm along Middle Side Road in Amherstburg.

The Sarnia-based company First Solar is proposing a 10 megawatt farm on a 200-acre site.

The company says ideally it would have project approval later this year or early in 2011... Click here for full story
SportsMon Mar 8th, 2010
The Spitfires defeat the Greyhounds 4-nothing at the W-F-C-U Center.

In The N-H-L...

The Wings took the victory from Chicago 5-4.

The Leafs Lost to Philly 3-1.

In N-B-A Action...


The Pistons blew past the Houston Rockets 110-107.
Chris Bosh was unable to carry the Raptors, as they lost to Philadelphia 114-101... Click here for full story
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