Windsor News

Windsor - Jonathon Nicola, a Canadian high school basketball star from South Sudan, has been detained for violating the Immigration Refugee Protection Act, according to a report from the Windsor Star.

London - When President Barack Obama arrives in London, drones, kites, balloons, and parachutes will be banned from flying above central London and Windsor. The restrictions are part of a security plan implemented by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Tecumseh - A clergyman who was found guilty Thursday of allegedly stealing up to $234,000 from his church will retain the title of priest. A jury only needed a few hours to deliberate before finding Rev. Robert Couture,52, guilty of theft over $5,000.

Windsor - Auto parts maker Nemak, with the assistance of an Ontario government grant, committed this week to investing $15 million into its Windsor plant.

Sonoma - Sisters Pam Arnold and Kim Courier love to make jewelry and both have been doing so for decades. Yet even with the struggles they have faced, they still make time to donate their time and crafts to help feed the hungry of their parish and community.

Windsor - Ann and Nancy Wilson from the rock band Heart released their newest "Fanatic Live from Caesars Colosseum" CD and DVD deluxe edition on Frontier Records on February 25.

Windsor - There are many special places in England. One of the most interesting is the old town of Windsor, home of the castle and one of Queen Elizabeth's official residences.

Windsor - The city council in Windsor is trying to find a solution to the problem of absenteeism among city workers. This issue is costing the city nearly $5 million in lost productivity each year as city employees took on average 12 sick days last year.

Detroit - Proposal 6 would have required Michigan residents to vote on any new international crossing to be built between Michigan and Ontario, Canada. The measure was defeated by more than 60 percent.

Windsor - A Windsor, Ont. police officer was charged with assault after he was allegedly caught on video punching and kicking a man. Police have identified the officer as Kent Rice, a "veteran" of the force and member of the Police Marine Unit Outreach Program.

Police in Windsor, Ontario are still waiting for a thief to pass a diamond through his body after he allegedly swallowed the precious item last week.

Windsor - A nutritionist in southern Ontario purchased a plain cheeseburger from McDonald's one year ago. What happened a year later? Absolutely nothing. The cheeseburger remained unchanged for 365-plus days.

Halifax - The refit cost for a Canadian submarine is much more than was budgeted and the work is taking years longer than estimated.

Windsor - A small Windsor, Ontario home is gathering the attention of praying Catholics, city officials and worldwide media. A statue of the Virgin Mary reportedly smiles during the day but weeps healing oil at night.

Windsor - A woman is being sought by Windsor, Ontario cops after she took her common law hubby for a ride on the hood of his car this weekend during a domestic dispute.

The Chrysler minivan plant in Windsor, Ontario has reopened and the workers on two shifts are back on the job. The third shift returns in July.

Two days after thousands of people were seen in Windsor, Ontario protesting the loss of manufacturing jobs, Ford shut down the casting plant in Windsor which employed around 450 people.