Lisa Gretzky calls for Education Minister Liz Sandals to step down

The Ontario NDP's education critic is calling for the province's education minister to step down because of issues that have been plaguing talks with various teachers' unions.

Advocates hope Liberals will help drop barriers for gay men to donate blood

There is hope that a change in government in Ottawa will help eliminate barriers for gay men to donate blood.

Meet the Class of 2015: Notable rookies headed to Parliament Hill

by John Paul Tasker

There will be so many new faces on Parliament Hill when the House returns. The Liberal Party alone elected nearly 136 first-time MPs on Oct. 19. Here's a look at some notable new additions.

Wind turbines safe despite falling debris, provincial government says

The provincial government says falling pieces of debris from some wind turbines do not pose an injury risk and the company responsible for the equipment is taking the appropriate steps to ensure no one is hurt.

Volkswagen testing 2nd engine for emissions-cheating software

A second Volkswagen diesel engine sold in Canada may have been fitted with software to cheat on emissions tests, the company revealed on Thursday.

Man charged in attack on 2 Detroit paramedics

A man accused of slashing and stabbing two Detroit emergency medical technicians was charged Thursday with attempted murder in the midnight attack on a city street.

Traffic slow on E.C. Row Expressway after 3-car collision

Traffic is moving slowly on eastbound E.C Row Expressway after a three-car collision, Windsor police report.

ETFO, Wynne to meet after union threatens to step up job action

The union representing Ontario’s elementary school teachers will meet with the premier on Friday morning, the day after it announced its members will stop supervising all extra-curricular activities in schools starting next week.

Mystery of surprise fireworks show over Detroit River solved

A mysterious and unexpected fireworks display erupted over the Detroit River on Wednesday night and left people on social media wondering why.

Scientists 'cautiously optimistic' about new government

by Torah Kachur

The newly-elected Liberal government has promised a different approach to dealing with scientists, who many critics said were muzzled under the Conservative government.

Human trafficking crackdown on sex trade across Canada yields 47 people charged

Dozens of people have been charged with 137 offences related to human trafficking as part of a Canada-wide crackdown on the illegal sex trade.

When it comes to food, comfort is king at UWindsor

by Jonathan Pinto

Paolo Vasapolli, the University of Windsor's executive chef, dishes about the food most popular with the 2,000 students he helps feed every day.

Deer on the move, drive safely OPP warns

With more deer on the move at this time of year, Essex County OPP have some tips to keep you safe.

Injured missing woman sought by Windsor police

Windsor police are looking for a woman with a black eye, last seen near Banwell Road.

Diane Finley puts name forward to run for interim Conservative leader

Longtime MP and former cabinet minister Diane Finley says she intends to run for the interim leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada.

UAW ratifies contract with Fiat Chrysler, union says on website

Members of the United Auto Workers in the U.S. have voted to ratify a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles by a 77 per cent majority.

Target now shipping to Canada, but shoppers dismayed by cost

by Sophia Harris

Canadians can now buy goods online from Target on its international website. But some shoppers are already complaining that the costs are too high.

Windsor prof tears down ads for 'custom essay writing' services

University students in Windsor might be tempted to follow up on an offer to buy custom essays so they won't have to do the work themselves, but a local professor says they are unlikely to get what is being advertised.

Explosion flattens home on Windsor's east end

A blast that flattened an east-end Windsor home and caused a fire that damaged two other residences may have been caused by natural gas, investigators say.

Ambassador Bridge: Court orders Coast Guard to approve permits for 2nd span

The United States Coast Guard has until Jan. 4 to either allow the Detroit International Bridge Company to build a second span or show why it’s denying the permits, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled earlier this week.