Flight helps dog escape death

Flight helps dog escape deathAfter a four-hour car ride to Toronto and a night in the home of a sympathetic volunteer, Rockport the dog will be put in the cargo hold of a plane headed to Nova Scotia Saturday.

Neighbourhood Watch effective crime fighting tool

Neighbourhood Watch effective crime fighting toolIt’s a back-to-the-future approach to crime prevention. The Neighbourhood Watch program, which has been around in one form or another for decades, is once again being looked upon as an important crime-fighting tool.
Karen Wang, student trustee for the Windsor Essex County District School Board prepares toys and decorations that will be delivered to needy families. The goods are being stored at Massey Secondary School. Ongoing teacher actions have resulted in the cancellation of a party for underprivileged children. The toys will still be delivered thanks to the hard work of students. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Job action kills kids' Christmas party

A Christmas party that Vincent Massey high school students throw for underprivileged kids and the scholarship hopes of a General Amherst athlete are among the many “heart wrenching” casualties of harsher teacher sanctions coming Monday.

Weed smokers celebrate new freedom with public toke

Weed smokers celebrate new freedom with public tokeSEATTLE — Legal marijuana possession becomes a reality under Washington state law on Thursday, and some people planned to celebrate the new law by breaking it.

Leamington Post, Windsor This Week shut down

Leamington Post, Windsor This Week shut downPublication of the 138-year-old Leamington Post and Windsor This Week have ceased immediately and all staff have been let go, parent company Sun Media told employees Wednesday.

Seven years for trying to have sex with Windsor girl

Seven years for trying to have sex with Windsor girlDETROIT A 40-year-old Detroit-area man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for attempting to have sex with a fictitious Windsor girl.
Zamboni driver finishes resurfacing the ice at the Bell centre Wednesday afternoon.

NHL, NHLPA exchange offers as tension rises in collective bargaining talks

A wave of optimism gave way to tension as the NHL and NHL Players' Association spent a second straight day trying to hammer out a collective bargaining agreement.

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Sports

Spitfires welcome Sanvido back into the lineup

Spitfires welcome Sanvido back into the lineup

Patrick Sanvido’s absence from the Windsor Spitfires’ lineup has been a bigger loss than you might expect...

River Canard’s Langlois launches Leafs podcast

imageThe National Hockey League may still be locked out, but that hasn’t stopped River Canard native Michael Langlois from sharing his stories about the Toronto Maple Leafs in his new podcast.

Live chat: Spits vs. Soo, Thursday, 7 p.m.

Join Jim Parker of The Windsor Star for a live chat from Thursday’s OHL game between the Windsor Spitfires and the Soo Greyhounds at the WFCU Centre at 7 p.m.

Business

Windsor Crossing supports food banks

Windsor Crossing supports food banks

Customers and staff at Windsor Crossing recently collected almost 120,000 pounds of food and more than $17,000 for the Windsor Essex Food Bank Association through a series of collection and donation activities at the outlet centre on Talbot Road.

Auto parts sector on track for record growth in 2012: Report

After posting record growth in 2012, Canadian auto parts production is expected to expand at a more modest, but still strong pace in 2013, according to a Conference Board of Canada report released Thursday. “The Canadian auto parts industry has [...]

Letters

Woodslee developer fighting for school must back up venture with cash

Re: Board seeks joint-use deal to save school, by Chris Thompson, Dec. 5. The centre that was purchased from the public board is in Woodslee. The former town of Belle River does not have a community centre and those in [...]

Arts

Worth The Drive: Top Things To Do Around Town

Worth The Drive: Top Things To Do Around Town

If you haven't decorated your halls and spiked the egg nog yet, this might be the weekend you're feeling inspired to.

WSO candidate Steven Jarvi has a history in Windsor

imageSteven Jarvi has returned to the city he got to know pretty well in college.

Dave Brubeck, a jazz legend

The jazz world today is mourning the death of jazz legend and pioneer, Dave Brubeck.

Life

Pregnant Kate discharged from London hospital, heads to palace to rest

Pregnant Kate discharged from London hospital, heads to palace to rest

LONDON — The Duchess of Cambridge left a London hospital Thursday after being treated for acute morning sickness related to her pregnancy.

Yoga for girls with Down syndrome

imageFor Windsor's Nicole Daignault, teaching yoga is more than just poses and deep breathing. It's a chance to share her love with others.

Opinion

Sound Off! Have your say in the controversial New York Post subway photo

Sound Off! Have your say in the controversial New York Post subway photo

By now I'm sure most of you have seen the image that has provoked an angry reaction from many around the globe.

Star editorial: Defending personal rights

On our opinion pages over the past few weeks, there has been considerable debate about Bill C-30, the Protecting Children from Internet Predators Act.