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Windsor in Pictures: Dec. 12, 2013

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The Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county yesterday. Check out the gallery.

Exterior of the new LaSalle town hall on Malden Road in LaSalle, Ontario on December 12, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Exterior of the new LaSalle town hall on Malden Road in LaSalle, Ontario on December 12, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Catherine Sennett-Wilson and Dave Lenz during Indulge: A Tasting Experience at Overseas Motors, BMW, Rafih Auto Group Thursday December 12, 2013. Proceeds from the evening are earmarked for Easter Seals, Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Catherine Sennett-Wilson and Dave Lenz during Indulge: A Tasting Experience at Overseas Motors, BMW, Rafih Auto Group Thursday December 12, 2013. Proceeds from the evening are earmarked for Easter Seals, Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Dorota Sax, left, and Ewa Biniarz attended Indulge: A Tasting Experience at Overseas Motors, BMW, Rafih Auto Group Thursday December 12, 2013. Event proceeds are for Easter Seals, Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Dorota Sax, left, and Ewa Biniarz attended Indulge: A Tasting Experience at Overseas Motors, BMW, Rafih Auto Group Thursday December 12, 2013. Event proceeds are for Easter Seals, Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Zeyad Rafih, left, Alex Toldo, Tony Toldo and Hamoudy Rafih pose during Indulge: A Tasting Experience at Overseas Motors, BMW, Rafih Auto Group Thursday December 12, 2013. Proceeds from the event are for Easter Seals, Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Zeyad Rafih, left, Alex Toldo, Tony Toldo and Hamoudy Rafih pose during Indulge: A Tasting Experience at Overseas Motors, BMW, Rafih Auto Group Thursday December 12, 2013. Proceeds from the event are for Easter Seals, Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ambassadors Angelina Boschin and Joshua Zeiter attended Indulge: A Tasting Experience at Overseas Motors, BMW, Rafih Auto Group Thursday December 12, 2013. Event proceeds are for Easter Seals, Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ambassadors Angelina Boschin and Joshua Zeiter attended Indulge: A Tasting Experience at Overseas Motors, BMW, Rafih Auto Group Thursday December 12, 2013. Event proceeds are for Easter Seals, Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Alyssa Boston, left, and Alicia Sollazza attended Indulge: A Tasting Experience at Overseas Motors, BMW, Rafih Auto Group Thursday December 12, 2013. Proceeds from the evening for Easter Seals, Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Alyssa Boston, left, and Alicia Sollazza attended Indulge: A Tasting Experience at Overseas Motors, BMW, Rafih Auto Group Thursday December 12, 2013. Proceeds from the evening for Easter Seals, Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Elizabeth Renaud, left, Holly Ing and Tina Muscedere attended Indulge: A Tasting Experience at Overseas Motors, BMW, Rafih Auto Group Thursday December 12, 2013. Proceeds from the evening for Easter Seals, Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Elizabeth Renaud, left, Holly Ing and Tina Muscedere attended Indulge: A Tasting Experience at Overseas Motors, BMW, Rafih Auto Group Thursday December 12, 2013. Proceeds from the evening for Easter Seals, Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Alyssa Boston, left, and Alicia Sollazzo attended Indulge: A Tasting Experience at Overseas Motors, BMW, Rafih Auto Group Thursday December 12, 2013. Proceeds from the evening are earmarked Easter Seals, Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Alyssa Boston, left, and Alicia Sollazzo attended Indulge: A Tasting Experience at Overseas Motors, BMW, Rafih Auto Group Thursday December 12, 2013. Proceeds from the evening are earmarked Easter Seals, Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan's Shaelyn MacIssac, top,  tries to block a tip by Essex's Jessica Clemente in girls volleyball from Brennan Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan’s Shaelyn MacIssac, top, tries to block a tip by Essex’s Jessica Clemente in girls volleyball from Brennan Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan's Mandy Johnstone serves against Essex in girls volleyball aciton from Brennan Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan’s Mandy Johnstone serves against Essex in girls volleyball aciton from Brennan Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Essex's Joycelyn Hedricks sets against Brennan in girls volleyball from Brennan Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Essex’s Joycelyn Hedricks sets against Brennan in girls volleyball from Brennan Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan'S Mandy Johnstone bumps a serve from Essex in girls volleyball aciton from Brennan Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan’S Mandy Johnstone bumps a serve from Essex in girls volleyball aciton from Brennan Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Essex'S Joycelyn Hedricks sets against Brennan'S Chelsea Cousineau, left, in girls volleyball ACTION from Brennan Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Essex’S Joycelyn Hedricks sets against Brennan’S Chelsea Cousineau, left, in girls volleyball ACTION from Brennan Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan's Mandy Johnstone bumps a serve from Essex in girls volleyball aciton from Brennan Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan’s Mandy Johnstone bumps a serve from Essex in girls volleyball aciton from Brennan Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan's Mandy Johnstone bumps a serve from Essex in girls volleyball aciton from Brennan Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan’s Mandy Johnstone bumps a serve from Essex in girls volleyball aciton from Brennan Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Essex's Joycelyn Hedricks, right, sets against Brennan's Chelsea Cousineau in girls volleyball action from Brennan Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Essex’s Joycelyn Hedricks, right, sets against Brennan’s Chelsea Cousineau in girls volleyball action from Brennan Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Darren Doherty did not agree with a proposed hike in gasoline tax Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Darren Doherty did not agree with a proposed hike in gasoline tax Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Truck driver Andrew Nikkelen of Keswick, Ontario did not agree with a proposed hike in gasoline tax Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Truck driver Andrew Nikkelen of Keswick, Ontario did not agree with a proposed hike in gasoline tax Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Tracy St. Pierre put $50 in her gas tank at 7-Eleven on McDougall Avenue and Tecumseh Road E.  St. Pierre was commenting on a proposed hike in gasoline tax Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Tracy St. Pierre put $50 in her gas tank at 7-Eleven on McDougall Avenue and Tecumseh Road E. St. Pierre was commenting on a proposed hike in gasoline tax Thursday December 12, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor goalie Alex Fotinos makes a save against Peterborough at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 12, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor goalie Alex Fotinos makes a save against Peterborough at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 12, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Peterborough's Michael Clark, front, takes a shot infront of Windsor's Cristiano DiGiacinto at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 12, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Peterborough’s Michael Clark, front, takes a shot infront of Windsor’s Cristiano DiGiacinto at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 12, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Cristiano DiGiacinto, left, collides with Peterborough's Clark Seymour at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 12, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Cristiano DiGiacinto, left, collides with Peterborough’s Clark Seymour at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 12, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Brady Vail, right, tries to fire a shot at Peterborough goalie Andrew D'Agostini at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 12, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Brady Vail, right, tries to fire a shot at Peterborough goalie Andrew D’Agostini at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 12, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Steven Janes, right, battles behind the net with Peterborough's Nelson Armstrong at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 12, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Steven Janes, right, battles behind the net with Peterborough’s Nelson Armstrong at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 12, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Eric Diodati, centre, fights off the Peterborough's Stephen Pierog, right, in front of Spitfires goaltender Alex Fontinos at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 12, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Eric Diodati, centre, fights off the Peterborough’s Stephen Pierog, right, in front of Spitfires goaltender Alex Fontinos at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 12, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Remy Giftopoulos, left, tries to deflect the puck past Peterborough goalie Andrew D'Agostini at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 12, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Remy Giftopoulos, left, tries to deflect the puck past Peterborough goalie Andrew D’Agostini at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 12, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 



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The Windsor Star’s team of photographers and reporters covered the city and county on Friday. See the gallery.

Employees of the TD Canada Trust on Tecumseh Road W. in Windsor, Ont. look  out a window of the bank Fri. Dec. 13, 2013.  A man was pepper sprayed and assaulted directly outside the bank. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Employees of the TD Canada Trust on Tecumseh Road W. in Windsor, Ont. look out a window of the bank Fri. Dec. 13, 2013. A man was pepper sprayed and assaulted directly outside the bank. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

An employee of the TD Canada Trust on Tecumseh Road W. in Windsor, Ont. looks out of the front door of the bank after a note was put up temporarily closing it. A man was pepper sprayed and assaulted outside the bank. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

An employee of the TD Canada Trust on Tecumseh Road W. in Windsor, Ont. looks out of the front door of the bank after a note was put up temporarily closing it. A man was pepper sprayed and assaulted outside the bank. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Trenton Baker competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Trenton Baker competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Joseph Deni competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Joseph Deni competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Joseph Deni competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Joseph Deni competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Joseph Deni competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Joseph Deni competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Elise Funk competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Elise Funk competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Sophia Laporte competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Sophia Laporte competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Sophia Laporte competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Sophia Laporte competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Drew Hulan competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Drew Hulan competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Natalie Lefebvre competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Natalie Lefebvre competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Natalie Lefebvre competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Natalie Lefebvre competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON.: DECEMBER 13, 2013 --  Ashleigh Brady competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON.: DECEMBER 13, 2013 — Ashleigh Brady competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Friday, December 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Sanjam Arora of Caledon competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Windsor Aquatic Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Sanjam Arora of Caledon competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Windsor Aquatic Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Sebastian Nunes of the Leamington Lasers competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Windsor Aquatic Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Sebastian Nunes of the Leamington Lasers competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Windsor Aquatic Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

River Pfaff of the Blenheim Blast competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Windsor Aquatic Centre.                  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

River Pfaff of the Blenheim Blast competes at the Swim Ontario Provincial Division III championships at the Windsor Aquatic Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor police officer holds a can of pepper spray, Fri. Dec. 13, 2013, in front of the TD Canada Trust on Tecumseh Road W. in Windsor, Ont. The spray was used by a man to assault another in front of the bank doors. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor police officer holds a can of pepper spray, Fri. Dec. 13, 2013, in front of the TD Canada Trust on Tecumseh Road W. in Windsor, Ont. The spray was used by a man to assault another in front of the bank doors. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Will Lyons described how his girlfriend was pepper sprayed in front of the TD Canada Trust on Tecumseh Road W. in Windsor, Ont. on Fri. Dec. 13, 2013. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Will Lyons described how his girlfriend was pepper sprayed in front of the TD Canada Trust on Tecumseh Road W. in Windsor, Ont. on Fri. Dec. 13, 2013. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor police officer shows a paramedic a can of pepper spray, Fri. Dec. 13, 2013, in front of the TD Canada Trust on Tecumseh Road W. in Windsor, Ont. The spray was used by a man to assault another in front of the bank. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor police officer shows a paramedic a can of pepper spray, Fri. Dec. 13, 2013, in front of the TD Canada Trust on Tecumseh Road W. in Windsor, Ont. The spray was used by a man to assault another in front of the bank. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 EMS tend to  a man after he was assaulted during an attempted robbery at the intersection of Victoria Ave. and Tecumseh Road West, Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

EMS tend to a man after he was assaulted during an attempted robbery at the intersection of Victoria Ave. and Tecumseh Road West, Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Chrysler Canada chief operating officer Dave Buckingham speaks Dec. 13, 2013 after it was announced company employees and retirees donated $1,150,376.14 to the United Way of Windsor-Essex County. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Chrysler Canada chief operating officer Dave Buckingham speaks Dec. 13, 2013 after it was announced company employees and retirees donated $1,150,376.14 to the United Way of Windsor-Essex County. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor firefighter moves pylons near the scene of a house fire, Fri. Dec. 13, 2013, in the 3400 block of Dougall Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor firefighter moves pylons near the scene of a house fire, Fri. Dec. 13, 2013, in the 3400 block of Dougall Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters are shown on the scene of a house fire, Fri. Dec. 13, 2013, in the 3400 block of Dougall Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters are shown on the scene of a house fire, Fri. Dec. 13, 2013, in the 3400 block of Dougall Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 A Windsor firefighter is shown on the scene of a house fire, Fri. Dec. 13, 2013, in the 3400 block of Dougall Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor firefighter is shown on the scene of a house fire, Fri. Dec. 13, 2013, in the 3400 block of Dougall Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Three Days Grace perform at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Escape the Fate perform ahead of Three Days Grace at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 

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Photos: Deadly Weapons Seized By Windsor And Toronto Police

Kentucky Bluegrass: ‘These Guns Were Used For Murder’

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On April 23, 2009, U.S. and Canadian officials showed off the wares seized in Kentucky Bluegrass, the cross-border operation that smashed Riccardo Tolliver's gun smuggling ring. (Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

On April 23, 2009, U.S. and Canadian officials showed off the wares seized in Kentucky Bluegrass, the cross-border operation that smashed Riccardo Tolliver’s gun smuggling ring. (Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

On April 23, 2009, U.S. and Canadian officials showed off the wares seized in Kentucky Bluegrass, the cross-border operation that smashed Riccardo Tolliver's gun smuggling ring. Here, Inspector Steve Clegg with the Ontario Provincial Police Weapons Enforcement division holds a seized gun. (Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

On April 23, 2009, U.S. and Canadian officials showed off the wares seized in Kentucky Bluegrass, the cross-border operation that smashed Riccardo Tolliver’s gun smuggling ring. Here, Inspector Steve Clegg with the Ontario Provincial Police Weapons Enforcement division holds a seized gun. (Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

On April 23, 2009, U.S. and Canadian officials showed off the wares seized in Kentucky Bluegrass, the cross-border operation that smashed Riccardo Tolliver's gun smuggling ring. (Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

On April 23, 2009, U.S. and Canadian officials showed off the wares seized in Kentucky Bluegrass, the cross-border operation that smashed Riccardo Tolliver’s gun smuggling ring. (Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

On April 23, 2009, U.S. and Canadian officials showed off the wares seized in Kentucky Bluegrass, the cross-border operation that smashed Riccardo Tolliver's gun smuggling ring. (Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

On April 23, 2009, U.S. and Canadian officials showed off the wares seized in Kentucky Bluegrass, the cross-border operation that smashed Riccardo Tolliver’s gun smuggling ring. (Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

On April 23, 2009, U.S. and Canadian officials showed off the wares seized in Kentucky Bluegrass, the cross-border operation that smashed Riccardo Tolliver's gun smuggling ring. Here, Inspector Steve Clegg with the Ontario Provincial Police Weapons Enforcement division holds a seized gun. (Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

On April 23, 2009, U.S. and Canadian officials showed off the wares seized in Kentucky Bluegrass, the cross-border operation that smashed Riccardo Tolliver’s gun smuggling ring. Here, Inspector Steve Clegg with the Ontario Provincial Police Weapons Enforcement division holds a seized gun. (Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)


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Windsor in Pictures: Dec. 17, 2013

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The Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county yesterday. Check out the gallery.

 Jessica Girard, 21, is battling cervical and colon cancer. Her friend David Pinard wrote a song for her and made a video of it.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jessica Girard, 21, is battling cervical and colon cancer. Her friend David Pinard wrote a song for her and made a video of it. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

David Pinard, 24, a local actor, has written a song for his friend Jessica Girard, 21, who is battling cervical and colon cancer.  They pose together Tues. Dec. 17, 2013, in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

David Pinard, 24, a local actor, has written a song for his friend Jessica Girard, 21, who is battling cervical and colon cancer. They pose together Tues. Dec. 17, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair College conducted a tour of its new SportsPlex Tues. Dec. 17, 2013. The facility is expected to open in April.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair College conducted a tour of its new SportsPlex Tues. Dec. 17, 2013. The facility is expected to open in April. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair College conducted a tour of its new SportsPlex Tues. Dec. 17, 2013. The facility is expected to open in April.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair College conducted a tour of its new SportsPlex Tues. Dec. 17, 2013. The facility is expected to open in April. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair College conducted a tour of its new SportsPlex Tues. Dec. 17, 2013. The facility is expected to open in April.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair College conducted a tour of its new SportsPlex Tues. Dec. 17, 2013. The facility is expected to open in April. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair College conducted a tour of its new SportsPlex Tues. Dec. 17, 2013. The facility is expected to open in April.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair College conducted a tour of its new SportsPlex Tues. Dec. 17, 2013. The facility is expected to open in April. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair College conducted a tour of its new SportsPlex Tues. Dec. 17, 2013. The facility is expected to open in April.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair College conducted a tour of its new SportsPlex Tues. Dec. 17, 2013. The facility is expected to open in April. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair College conducted a tour of its new SportsPlex Tues. Dec. 17, 2013. The facility is expected to open in April.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair College conducted a tour of its new SportsPlex Tues. Dec. 17, 2013. The facility is expected to open in April. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A new scoreboard is bart of the St. Clair College SportsPlex which is in its final stages. A tour of the facility was conducted Tues. Dec. 17, 2013.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A new scoreboard is bart of the St. Clair College SportsPlex which is in its final stages. A tour of the facility was conducted Tues. Dec. 17, 2013. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Crews work on the exterior of the St. Clair College SportsPlex Tues. Dec. 17, 2013. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Crews work on the exterior of the St. Clair College SportsPlex Tues. Dec. 17, 2013. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Lloyd Ayotte, facility manager for the John McGivney Children's Centre in Windsor, Ontario is hoping someone will return the extension cord stolen from the front lawn of the Matchette Road centre.  The extension cord ran power to the Christmas lights on a tree in front. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Lloyd Ayotte, facility manager for the John McGivney Children’s Centre in Windsor, Ontario is hoping someone will return the extension cord stolen from the front lawn of the Matchette Road centre. The extension cord ran power to the Christmas lights on a tree in front. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Ray Poisson slowly navigates a snow-covered sidewalk on Ouellette Avenue at Elliott Street Tuesday December 17, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ray Poisson slowly navigates a snow-covered sidewalk on Ouellette Avenue at Elliott Street Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Postie Devin Akey dodges snow on 1300 block of Hall Avenue Tuesday December 17, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Postie Devin Akey dodges snow on 1300 block of Hall Avenue Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Shirley Casey had a hard time walking along Ouellette Avenue with her hands full of groceries Tuesday December 17, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Shirley Casey had a hard time walking along Ouellette Avenue with her hands full of groceries Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ray Poisson slowly navigates a snow-covered sidewalk on Ouellette Avenue at Elliott Street Tuesday December 17, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ray Poisson slowly navigates a snow-covered sidewalk on Ouellette Avenue at Elliott Street Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Dodging traffic, Mark Bevins rides his motorized wheelchair down the centre of Ouellette Avenue near Elliott Street due to the lack of snow removal on some sidewalks Tuesday December 17, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Dodging traffic, Mark Bevins rides his motorized wheelchair down the centre of Ouellette Avenue near Elliott Street due to the lack of snow removal on some sidewalks Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Ljubica Rudic had to navigate a snowy sidewalk to catch a bus along Erie Street East near Howard Avenue Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ljubica Rudic had to navigate a snowy sidewalk to catch a bus along Erie Street East near Howard Avenue Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Ljubica Rudic had to navigate a snowy sidewalk to catch a bus along Erie Street East near Howard Avenue Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ljubica Rudic had to navigate a snowy sidewalk to catch a bus along Erie Street East near Howard Avenue Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan's Nathan Zakoor, left, battles Belle River's Riley Meyerink during the Southern Ontario High School Hockey Classic at the WFCU Tuesday December 17, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan’s Nathan Zakoor, left, battles Belle River’s Riley Meyerink during the Southern Ontario High School Hockey Classic at the WFCU Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan's Sean Burke, left, scores against Belle River goaltender Connor Meyerink during the Southern Ontario High School Hockey Classic at the WFCU Centre Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan’s Sean Burke, left, scores against Belle River goaltender Connor Meyerink during the Southern Ontario High School Hockey Classic at the WFCU Centre Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan's Nathan Zakoor, left, battles Belle River's Riley Meyerink during the Southern Ontario High School Hockey Classic at the WFCU Tuesday December 17, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan’s Nathan Zakoor, left, battles Belle River’s Riley Meyerink during the Southern Ontario High School Hockey Classic at the WFCU Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan's Nathan Zakoor, centre, battles Belle River's Mejoe Gasparovic, left, and Mitch Lantin during the Southern Ontario High School Hockey Classic at the WFCU Tuesday December 17, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan’s Nathan Zakoor, centre, battles Belle River’s Mejoe Gasparovic, left, and Mitch Lantin during the Southern Ontario High School Hockey Classic at the WFCU Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan's Ryan Ulicny, left, checks Belle River's Albert Toth during the Southern Ontario High School Hockey Classic at the WFCU Tuesday December 17, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan’s Ryan Ulicny, left, checks Belle River’s Albert Toth during the Southern Ontario High School Hockey Classic at the WFCU Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan's Nathan Zahoor, centre, splits Belle River's Matt Walker, left, and Riley Meyerink during the Southern Ontario High School Hockey Classic at the WFCU Tuesday December 17, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan’s Nathan Zahoor, centre, splits Belle River’s Matt Walker, left, and Riley Meyerink during the Southern Ontario High School Hockey Classic at the WFCU Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan's Nathan Zakoor, right, controls the puck against Belle River's Brandon Ireland and Mitch Lantin, left, during the Southern Ontario High School Hockey Classic at the WFCU Tuesday December 17, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan’s Nathan Zakoor, right, controls the puck against Belle River’s Brandon Ireland and Mitch Lantin, left, during the Southern Ontario High School Hockey Classic at the WFCU Tuesday December 17, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

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Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School grade sevent student Michael Giannotti raises his arms after winning the plank challenge on December 17, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School grade sevent student Michael Giannotti raises his arms after winning the plank challenge on December 17, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Grade 7 students from Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School in LaSalle take part in a plank challenge on December 17, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Grade 7 students from Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School in LaSalle take part in a plank challenge on December 17, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Grade 7 students from Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School in LaSalle take part in a plank challenge on December 17, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Grade 7 students from Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School in LaSalle take part in a plank challenge on December 17, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Grade 7 students from Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School in LaSalle take part in a plank challenge on December 17, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Grade 7 students from Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School in LaSalle take part in a plank challenge on December 17, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Grade 7 students from Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School in LaSalle take part in a plank challenge on December 17, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Grade 7 students from Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School in LaSalle take part in a plank challenge on December 17, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Students from Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School students Jack Amyot, and Michael Giannotti round out the field during a grade seven plank challenge on December 17, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Students from Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School students Jack Amyot, and Michael Giannotti round out the field during a grade seven plank challenge on December 17, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment Dr. Eric Hoskins speaks at Saturn Tool & Die in Tecumseh, Ontario on December 18, 2013. The Ontario government is helping Saturn Tool & Die invest in new equipment and expand production while creating 12 new jobs and retain existing jobs in Tecumseh. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment Dr. Eric Hoskins speaks at Saturn Tool & Die in Tecumseh, Ontario on December 18, 2013. The Ontario government is helping Saturn Tool & Die invest in new equipment and expand production while creating 12 new jobs and retain existing jobs in Tecumseh. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara speaks at Saturn Tool & Die in Tecumseh, Ontario on December 18, 2013. The Ontario government is helping Saturn Tool & Die invest in new equipment and expand production while creating 12 new jobs and retain existing jobs in Tecumseh. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara speaks at Saturn Tool & Die in Tecumseh, Ontario on December 18, 2013. The Ontario government is helping Saturn Tool & Die invest in new equipment and expand production while creating 12 new jobs and retain existing jobs in Tecumseh. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Saturn Tool & Die general manager Joe Lucente on December 18, 2013. The Ontario government is helping Saturn Tool & Die invest in new equipment and expand production while creating 12 new jobs and retain existing jobs in Tecumseh. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Saturn Tool & Die general manager Joe Lucente on December 18, 2013. The Ontario government is helping Saturn Tool & Die invest in new equipment and expand production while creating 12 new jobs and retain existing jobs in Tecumseh. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

From left, Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara, MP Teresa Piruzza, Saturn Tool & Die plant manager Randy Puryk, Saturn Tool & Die general manager Joe Lucente, and Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment Dr. Eric Hoskins on December 18, 2013. The Ontario government is helping Saturn Tool & Die invest in new equipment and expand production while creating 12 new jobs and retain existing jobs in Tecumseh. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

From left, Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara, MP Teresa Piruzza, Saturn Tool & Die plant manager Randy Puryk, Saturn Tool & Die general manager Joe Lucente, and Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment Dr. Eric Hoskins on December 18, 2013. The Ontario government is helping Saturn Tool & Die invest in new equipment and expand production while creating 12 new jobs and retain existing jobs in Tecumseh. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Saturn Tool & Die employees work on a stamping press on December 18, 2013 in Tecumseh, Ontario. The Ontario government is helping Saturn Tool & Die invest in new equipment and expand production while creating 12 new jobs and retain existing jobs in Tecumseh. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Saturn Tool & Die employees work on a stamping press on December 18, 2013 in Tecumseh, Ontario. The Ontario government is helping Saturn Tool & Die invest in new equipment and expand production while creating 12 new jobs and retain existing jobs in Tecumseh. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

MPP Teresa Piruzza speaks at Saturn Tool & Die in Tecumseh, Ontario on December 18, 2013. The Ontario government is helping Saturn Tool & Die invest in new equipment and expand production while creating 12 new jobs and retain existing jobs in Tecumseh. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

MPP Teresa Piruzza speaks at Saturn Tool & Die in Tecumseh, Ontario on December 18, 2013. The Ontario government is helping Saturn Tool & Die invest in new equipment and expand production while creating 12 new jobs and retain existing jobs in Tecumseh. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Crews work to remove girders on the Herb Gray Parkway project site near Cabana Road in Windsor, Ontario on December 18, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Crews work to remove girders on the Herb Gray Parkway project site near Cabana Road in Windsor, Ontario on December 18, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Faulty girders are slowly lowered onto a waiting truck  by a crane on the Herb Gray Parkway project site near Cabana Road in Windsor on December 18, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Faulty girders are slowly lowered onto a waiting truck by a crane on the Herb Gray Parkway project site near Cabana Road in Windsor on December 18, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Crews work to remove girders on the Herb Gray Parkway project site near Cabana Road in Windsor, Ontario on December 18, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Crews work to remove girders on the Herb Gray Parkway project site near Cabana Road in Windsor, Ontario on December 18, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Crews work to remove girders on the Herb Gray Parkway project site near Cabana Road in Windsor, Ontario on December 18, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Crews work to remove girders on the Herb Gray Parkway project site near Cabana Road in Windsor, Ontario on December 18, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Crews work to remove girders on the Herb Gray Parkway project site near Cabana Road in Windsor, Ontario on December 18, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Crews work to remove girders on the Herb Gray Parkway project site near Cabana Road in Windsor, Ontario on December 18, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

A girder is transported after removal from the Herb Gray Parkway project site near Cabana Road in Windsor on December 18, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

A girder is transported after removal from the Herb Gray Parkway project site near Cabana Road in Windsor on December 18, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Crews work to remove girders on the Herb Gray Parkway project site near Cabana Road in Windsor, Ontario on December 18, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Crews work to remove girders on the Herb Gray Parkway project site near Cabana Road in Windsor, Ontario on December 18, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

A large crane lifts the massive concrete beams on Huron Church Road just north of the Cabana Road/Todd Lane intersection on what's known as the parkway's Oakwood Tunnel on December 18, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

A large crane lifts the massive concrete beams on Huron Church Road just north of the Cabana Road/Todd Lane intersection on what’s known as the parkway’s Oakwood Tunnel on December 18, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

 Holy Names Catholic  high school students Juejie Pan, 17, left, and Zuwei Li, 19, for story on the WECDSB and international students. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Holy Names Catholic high school students Juejie Pan, 17, left, and Zuwei Li, 19, for story on the WECDSB and international students. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Sarah Lewis, 13, hands out some socks to a client of the Street Help/Unit 7 Homeless Services organization, Wed. Dec. 18, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. She also presented a cheque for $11,669 and over 5000 pairs of socks in total. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Sarah Lewis, 13, hands out some socks to a client of the Street Help/Unit 7 Homeless Services organization, Wed. Dec. 18, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. She also presented a cheque for $11,669 and over 5000 pairs of socks in total. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Sarah Lewis, 13, presents Christine Wilson-Furlonger of Street Help/Unit 7 Homeless Services with a cheque for $11,669 and over 5000 pairs of socks, Wed. Dec. 18, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Sarah Lewis, 13, presents Christine Wilson-Furlonger of Street Help/Unit 7 Homeless Services with a cheque for $11,669 and over 5000 pairs of socks, Wed. Dec. 18, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Academie Ste Cecile student Anish Aggarwal, 11, carries sleeping bags into the Street Help/Unit 7 Homeless Services organization Wed. Dec. 18, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. Students at the school were inspired by Sarah Lewis who has been donated socks and money for several years. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Academie Ste Cecile student Anish Aggarwal, 11, carries sleeping bags into the Street Help/Unit 7 Homeless Services organization Wed. Dec. 18, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. Students at the school were inspired by Sarah Lewis who has been donated socks and money for several years. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Sarah Lewis, 13, (centre in red) poses with students from Academie Ste Cecile at the Street Help/Unit 7 Homeless Services in Windsor, Ont. The students were inspired by Lewis who donated a cheque for $11,669 and over 5000 pairs of socks. The students also donated sleeping bags and socks to the organization. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Sarah Lewis, 13, (centre in red) poses with students from Academie Ste Cecile at the Street Help/Unit 7 Homeless Services in Windsor, Ont. The students were inspired by Lewis who donated a cheque for $11,669 and over 5000 pairs of socks. The students also donated sleeping bags and socks to the organization. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Phil Bondy comments on emission test Wed. Dec. 18, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. The provincial government is dropping the price of a test from $35 to $30. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Phil Bondy comments on emission test Wed. Dec. 18, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. The provincial government is dropping the price of a test from $35 to $30. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Tyler Vincent, manager at MacDonald's Automotive in Windsor, Ont. performs an emission test Wed. Dec. 18, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. The provincial government is dropping the price of the test from $35 to $30. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Tyler Vincent, manager at MacDonald’s Automotive in Windsor, Ont. performs an emission test Wed. Dec. 18, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. The provincial government is dropping the price of the test from $35 to $30. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Tyler Vincent, manager at MacDonald's Automotive in Windsor, Ont. performs an emission test Wed. Dec. 18, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. The provincial government is dropping the price of the test from $35 to $30. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Tyler Vincent, manager at MacDonald’s Automotive in Windsor, Ont. performs an emission test Wed. Dec. 18, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. The provincial government is dropping the price of the test from $35 to $30. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Bobby Bhamra, of World Auto Body and Sales comments on emission tests, Wed. Dec. 18, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. The provincial government is dropping the price of the test from $35 to $30. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Bobby Bhamra, of World Auto Body and Sales comments on emission tests, Wed. Dec. 18, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. The provincial government is dropping the price of the test from $35 to $30. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Steven Goslin is all smiles after his 1991 Dodge Shadow passed an emission test at MacDonald's Automotive in Windsor, Ont. Wed. Dec. 18, 2013. The provincial government is dropping the price of the test from $35 to $30. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Steven Goslin is all smiles after his 1991 Dodge Shadow passed an emission test at MacDonald’s Automotive in Windsor, Ont. Wed. Dec. 18, 2013. The provincial government is dropping the price of the test from $35 to $30. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Goaltender Alex Djordjevski is beaten for a goal while playing pond hockey with friends Dylan Turnbull, left, Dylan Berthiaume, Tim Mlinaric, Brent Lizinsky, Michael Bondy, Brandon Pancerny and Charlie Fuhr, right, at Blue Heron pond in East Riverside Wednesday December 18, 2013.   Early winter cold weather has provided new venues for outdoor activities. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Goaltender Alex Djordjevski is beaten for a goal while playing pond hockey with friends Dylan Turnbull, left, Dylan Berthiaume, Tim Mlinaric, Brent Lizinsky, Michael Bondy, Brandon Pancerny and Charlie Fuhr, right, at Blue Heron pond in East Riverside Wednesday December 18, 2013. Early winter cold weather has provided new venues for outdoor activities. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Tim Mlinaric and Charlie Fuhr, right, skate on the frozen Blue Heron pond in East Riverside Wednesday December 18, 2013.  Early winter cold weather has provided the area with plenty of snow and ice, much to the delight of many area residents who enjoy outdoor winter activities. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Tim Mlinaric and Charlie Fuhr, right, skate on the frozen Blue Heron pond in East Riverside Wednesday December 18, 2013. Early winter cold weather has provided the area with plenty of snow and ice, much to the delight of many area residents who enjoy outdoor winter activities. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Papa Oppong dribbles the ball at the Windsor Express practice at the Rose City Islamic Centre Wednesday. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Papa Oppong dribbles the ball at the Windsor Express practice at the Rose City Islamic Centre Wednesday. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Brady Vail, centre, checks Saginaw's Cody Payne in front of goalie Alex Fotinos at the WFCU Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Brady Vail, centre, checks Saginaw’s Cody Payne in front of goalie Alex Fotinos at the WFCU Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle's Brett Langlois, left, is checked by Luc Knight of the St. Thomas Stars at the Vollmer Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle’s Brett Langlois, left, is checked by Luc Knight of the St. Thomas Stars at the Vollmer Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Bella Casey (right) shows off her dance moves during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013.                   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Bella Casey (right) shows off her dance moves during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 The Salvation Army Band plays during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013.                   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Salvation Army Band plays during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Bella Casey (right) shows off her dance moves during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013.                   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Bella Casey (right) shows off her dance moves during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Volunteer Jen Tessier serves up meals during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013.                   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Volunteer Jen Tessier serves up meals during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Major Sharron Young chats with Trayden Ursulak during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013.                   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Major Sharron Young chats with Trayden Ursulak during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Close to 1000 people enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013.                   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Close to 1000 people enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Volunteers serve up salads during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013.                   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Volunteers serve up salads during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Volunteer Eileen Chen serves up hot meals during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013.                   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Volunteer Eileen Chen serves up hot meals during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Marlene Meloche proudly displays her holiday hat during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013.                   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Marlene Meloche proudly displays her holiday hat during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Close to 1000 people enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013.                   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Close to 1000 people enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner during the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

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Remigio Pereira and the rest of the Tenors perform at Caesars Windsor in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Remigio Pereira and the rest of the Tenors perform at Caesars Windsor in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Clifton Murray and the rest of the Tenors perform at Caesars Windsor in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Clifton Murray and the rest of the Tenors perform at Caesars Windsor in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Fraser Walters and the rest of the Tenors perform at Caesars Windsor in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Fraser Walters and the rest of the Tenors perform at Caesars Windsor in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Remigio Pereira and the rest of the Tenors perform at Caesars Windsor in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Remigio Pereira and the rest of the Tenors perform at Caesars Windsor in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Tenors perform at Caesars Windsor in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Tenors perform at Caesars Windsor in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Goodfellows were busy handing out their annual Christmas baskets, Thurs. Dec. 19, 2013. Reg Deshaies fills a box with canned goods. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Goodfellows were busy handing out their annual Christmas baskets, Thurs. Dec. 19, 2013. Reg Deshaies fills a box with canned goods. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Goodfellows were busy handing out their annual Christmas baskets, Thurs. Dec. 19, 2013. Jim Boyle recycles boxes in the stock room. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Goodfellows were busy handing out their annual Christmas baskets, Thurs. Dec. 19, 2013. Jim Boyle recycles boxes in the stock room. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Goodfellows were busy handing out their annual Christmas baskets, Thurs. Dec. 19, 2013. Barry Hadland gives Tammy a hand putting her food into bags. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Goodfellows were busy handing out their annual Christmas baskets, Thurs. Dec. 19, 2013. Barry Hadland gives Tammy a hand putting her food into bags. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Caroline Rice loads up a box of Goodfellows food for her mother Mabel Armstrong on Thurs. Dec. 19, 2013. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Caroline Rice loads up a box of Goodfellows food for her mother Mabel Armstrong on Thurs. Dec. 19, 2013. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Goodfellows were busy handing out their annual Christmas baskets, Thurs. Dec. 19, 2013. Caroline Rice loads up a box of food for her mother Mabel Armstrong. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Goodfellows were busy handing out their annual Christmas baskets, Thurs. Dec. 19, 2013. Caroline Rice loads up a box of food for her mother Mabel Armstrong. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Goodfellows were busy handing out their annual Christmas baskets, Thurs. Dec. 19, 2013. Volunteer Tom Ray works in the stock room. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Goodfellows were busy handing out their annual Christmas baskets, Thurs. Dec. 19, 2013. Volunteer Tom Ray works in the stock room. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Goodfellows were busy handing out their annual Christmas baskets, Thurs. Dec. 19, 2013. Volunteer Freida Parker Steele was decked out in her seasonal outfit as she handle some administrative duties. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Goodfellows were busy handing out their annual Christmas baskets, Thurs. Dec. 19, 2013. Volunteer Freida Parker Steele was decked out in her seasonal outfit as she handle some administrative duties. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Brennan's Jack Perryman, left, celebrates a goal with teammate Nathan Zakoor during the Zakoor Cup at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan’s Jack Perryman, left, celebrates a goal with teammate Nathan Zakoor during the Zakoor Cup at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan's Nathan Zakoor, left, makes a move against St. Joseph's Jack Galasso before scoring in the Zakoor Cup at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan’s Nathan Zakoor, left, makes a move against St. Joseph’s Jack Galasso before scoring in the Zakoor Cup at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan's Nathan Zakoor, left, scores the first goal of Zakoor Cup against St. Joseph at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013. St. Joseph's Kris Langlois, right, defends on the play. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan’s Nathan Zakoor, left, scores the first goal of Zakoor Cup against St. Joseph at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013. St. Joseph’s Kris Langlois, right, defends on the play. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Joseph's Phil Ristoski, left, checks Brennan's Franco Larosa during the Zakoor Cup game at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Joseph’s Phil Ristoski, left, checks Brennan’s Franco Larosa during the Zakoor Cup game at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan goaltender Tyler Cherubin, right, makes a save on St. Joseph's Delaney MacDonald durng the Zakoor Cup hockey at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennan goaltender Tyler Cherubin, right, makes a save on St. Joseph’s Delaney MacDonald durng the Zakoor Cup hockey at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennen's Justice Williamson-Deneau, left, Taylor Hryniw, Andrea Bisutti and Ayla Hadland, right, chant during the Zakoor Cup at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennen’s Justice Williamson-Deneau, left, Taylor Hryniw, Andrea Bisutti and Ayla Hadland, right, chant during the Zakoor Cup at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Joseph's Ryan Romaniuk, right, is fired up for the Zakoor Cup between Lasers and Cardinals at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Joseph’s Ryan Romaniuk, right, is fired up for the Zakoor Cup between Lasers and Cardinals at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Wearing an electric blue wig and matching shades, Michael Nicoletti, right, leads a St. Joseph cheering section during the Zakoor Cup at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Wearing an electric blue wig and matching shades, Michael Nicoletti, right, leads a St. Joseph cheering section during the Zakoor Cup at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennen students Alex Keys, left, Justice Williamson-Deneau, Taylor Hryniw, Andrea Bisutti, Ayla Hadland and Mandy Johnstone cheer during Zakoor Cup at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013.  Brennan defeated St. Joseph 4-2. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brennen students Alex Keys, left, Justice Williamson-Deneau, Taylor Hryniw, Andrea Bisutti, Ayla Hadland and Mandy Johnstone cheer during Zakoor Cup at the WFCU Centre, Thursday December 19, 2013. Brennan defeated St. Joseph 4-2. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Madeline Ellepola with a letter addressed to His Holiness, Pope Francis Thursday December 19, 2013.  The letter asks for Pope Francis to send a pre-recorded video message to be viewed by all Ontario Catholic students.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Madeline Ellepola with a letter addressed to His Holiness, Pope Francis Thursday December 19, 2013. The letter asks for Pope Francis to send a pre-recorded video message to be viewed by all Ontario Catholic students. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Madeline Ellepola with a letter addressed to His Holiness, Pope Francis Thursday December 19, 2013.  The letter asks for Pope Francis to send a pre-recorded video message to be viewed by all Ontario Catholic students.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Madeline Ellepola with a letter addressed to His Holiness, Pope Francis Thursday December 19, 2013. The letter asks for Pope Francis to send a pre-recorded video message to be viewed by all Ontario Catholic students. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville's Connor Thomas, right, battles for a loose ball against Villanova's Alesio Stella during senior boys Tier II basketball action in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville’s Connor Thomas, right, battles for a loose ball against Villanova’s Alesio Stella during senior boys Tier II basketball action in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Melissa Robertson (centre) and the rest of Windsor's Secret Santa's wrap gifts for families in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013. The group will provide gifts for potentially 9 families this year. Families are nominated and gifts will be delivered on December 22nd. In time for Christmas.                   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Melissa Robertson (centre) and the rest of Windsor’s Secret Santa’s wrap gifts for families in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013. The group will provide gifts for potentially 9 families this year. Families are nominated and gifts will be delivered on December 22nd. In time for Christmas. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Judi Hurtubise (left) and the rest of Windsor's Secret Santa's wrap gifts for families in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013. The group will provide gifts for potentially 9 families this year. Families are nominated and gifts will be delivered on December 22nd. In time for Christmas.                   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Judi Hurtubise (left) and the rest of Windsor’s Secret Santa’s wrap gifts for families in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013. The group will provide gifts for potentially 9 families this year. Families are nominated and gifts will be delivered on December 22nd. In time for Christmas. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Laura Kay (centre) and the rest of Windsor's Secret Santa's wrap gifts for families in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013. The group will provide gifts for potentially 9 families this year. Families are nominated and gifts will be delivered on December 22nd. In time for Christmas.                   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Laura Kay (centre) and the rest of Windsor’s Secret Santa’s wrap gifts for families in Windsor on Thursday, December 19, 2013. The group will provide gifts for potentially 9 families this year. Families are nominated and gifts will be delivered on December 22nd. In time for Christmas. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ursuline College's Luke Allin, centre, tries to cut through Justin Borelli, left, and Chance Hallas of Holy Names at St. Clair College. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ursuline College’s Luke Allin, centre, tries to cut through Justin Borelli, left, and Chance Hallas of Holy Names at St. Clair College. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

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The Festival Choir from Holy Names High School sings with Kenny Rogers at Caesars Windsor. (Sandra Tejada/Special to The Star)

The Festival Choir from Holy Names High School sings with Kenny Rogers at Caesars Windsor. (Sandra Tejada/Special to The Star)

The Festival Choir from Holy Names High School sings with Kenny Rogers at Caesars Windsor. (Sandra Tejada/Special to The Star)

The Festival Choir from Holy Names High School sings with Kenny Rogers at Caesars Windsor. (Sandra Tejada/Special to The Star)

The Festival Choir from Holy Names High School sings with Kenny Rogers at Caesars Windsor. (Sandra Tejada/Special to The Star)

The Festival Choir from Holy Names High School sings with Kenny Rogers at Caesars Windsor. (Sandra Tejada/Special to The Star)

The Festival Choir from Holy Names High School sings with Kenny Rogers at Caesars Windsor. (Sandra Tejada/Special to The Star)

The Festival Choir from Holy Names High School sings with Kenny Rogers at Caesars Windsor. (Sandra Tejada/Special to The Star)

The Festival Choir from Holy Names High School sings with Kenny Rogers at Caesars Windsor. (Sandra Tejada/Special to The Star)

The Festival Choir from Holy Names High School sings with Kenny Rogers at Caesars Windsor. (Sandra Tejada/Special to The Star)

The Festival Choir from Holy Names High School sings with Kenny Rogers at Caesars Windsor. (Sandra Tejada/Special to The Star)

The Festival Choir from Holy Names High School sings with Kenny Rogers at Caesars Windsor. (Sandra Tejada/Special to The Star)

The Festival Choir from Holy Names High School sings with Kenny Rogers at Caesars Windsor. (Sandra Tejada/Special to The Star)

The Festival Choir from Holy Names High School sings with Kenny Rogers at Caesars Windsor. (Sandra Tejada/Special to The Star)

The Festival Choir from Holy Names High School sings with Kenny Rogers at Caesars Windsor. (Sandra Tejada/Special to The Star)

The Festival Choir from Holy Names High School sings with Kenny Rogers at Caesars Windsor. (Sandra Tejada/Special to The Star)


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Mike Tonietto, global head of manufacturing engineering with Chrysler LLC, left, and Eric Mayne, manager of media relations, Chrysler Group Communications, are pictured with Chrysler jerseys in the traditional Maple Leafs and Red Wings colours for a charity event in conjunction with the NHL Winter Classic, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Mike Tonietto, global head of manufacturing engineering with Chrysler LLC, left, and Eric Mayne, manager of media relations, Chrysler Group Communications, are pictured with Chrysler jerseys in the traditional Maple Leafs and Red Wings colours for a charity event in conjunction with the NHL Winter Classic, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Halifax Rainmen's Dami Sapara gives the floor crew a hand at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Halifax Rainmen’s Dami Sapara gives the floor crew a hand at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Erik Parker, right, battles with Halifax's George Goode at the WFCU Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Erik Parker, right, battles with Halifax’s George Goode at the WFCU Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Express' Quinnel Brown fires a shot between the Halifax Rainmen's Jason Williams, left, and George Goode at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Express’ Quinnel Brown fires a shot between the Halifax Rainmen’s Jason Williams, left, and George Goode at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Express DeAndre Thomas reacts after being knocked to the court while taking on the Halifax Rainmen at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Express DeAndre Thomas reacts after being knocked to the court while taking on the Halifax Rainmen at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Express Stefan Bonneau passes the ball around the Halifax Rainmen's Raven Barber at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Express Stefan Bonneau passes the ball around the Halifax Rainmen’s Raven Barber at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Express Stefan Bonneau drives into the Halifax Rainmen's George Goode  at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Express Stefan Bonneau drives into the Halifax Rainmen’s George Goode at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Express DeAndre Thomas has the ball stripped while taking on the Halifax Rainmen at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Express DeAndre Thomas has the ball stripped while taking on the Halifax Rainmen at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Herman Green Griffins' Marko Kovac fires a shot over the Father Michael Goetz Gators' Seam Martilano at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor during the 57th annual University of Windsor High School Invitational Basketball Tournament on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Herman Green Griffins’ Marko Kovac fires a shot over the Father Michael Goetz Gators’ Seam Martilano at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor during the 57th annual University of Windsor High School Invitational Basketball Tournament on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Herman Green Griffins' Marko Kovac fires a shot over the Father Michael Goetz Gators Seam Martilano at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor as part of the 57th annual University of Windsor High School Invitational Basketball Tournament on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Herman Green Griffins’ Marko Kovac fires a shot over the Father Michael Goetz Gators Seam Martilano at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor as part of the 57th annual University of Windsor High School Invitational Basketball Tournament on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Herman Green Griffins' Marko Kovac fires a shot over the Father Michael Goetz Gators' Seam Martilano at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor as part of the 57th annual University of Windsor High School Invitational Basketball Tournament on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Herman Green Griffins’ Marko Kovac fires a shot over the Father Michael Goetz Gators’ Seam Martilano at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor as part of the 57th annual University of Windsor High School Invitational Basketball Tournament on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Erik Parker, right, battles with Halifax's George Goode at the WFCU Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Erik Parker, right, battles with Halifax’s George Goode at the WFCU Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Quinnel Brown, right, drives to the net against the Rainmen's Tim Parham at the WFCU Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Quinnel Brown, right, drives to the net against the Rainmen’s Tim Parham at the WFCU Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Stefan Bonneau, right, takes a shot against Halifax's Olumuyiwa Famutimi at the WFCU Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Stefan Bonneau, right, takes a shot against Halifax’s Olumuyiwa Famutimi at the WFCU Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Hundreds lineup along the 300 block of Ouellette Ave. for the annual Mikhail Holdings turkey giveaway, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Hundreds lineup along the 300 block of Ouellette Ave. for the annual Mikhail Holdings turkey giveaway, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Ambassador Bridge is shrouded in fog, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Ambassador Bridge is shrouded in fog, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association president Mark McKinnon speaks to media while Windsor firefighters' union representatives meet in the background on Dec. 20, 2013. (Dax Melmer / The Windsor Star)

Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association president Mark McKinnon speaks to media while Windsor firefighters’ union representatives meet in the background on Dec. 20, 2013. (Dax Melmer / The Windsor Star)

Hundreds lineup along the 300 block of Ouellette Ave. for the annual Mikhail Holdings turkey giveaway, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Hundreds lineup along the 300 block of Ouellette Ave. for the annual Mikhail Holdings turkey giveaway, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Mary Ann Cuderman prepares fruitcake at the Olde Towne Bake Shop in Windsor. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Mary Ann Cuderman prepares fruitcake at the Olde Towne Bake Shop in Windsor. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Cars drive through the fog on Matchette Road, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Cars drive through the fog on Matchette Road, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Joli Michalczuk and her daughter, Ryli Michalczuk, 10, left, prepare canned goods and bread for the annual Mikhail Holdings turkey giveaway, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Joli Michalczuk and her daughter, Ryli Michalczuk, 10, left, prepare canned goods and bread for the annual Mikhail Holdings turkey giveaway, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Mark McKinnon, president of the Ontario Professional Firefighters Association, speaks to the media at the Windsor Professional Firefighters Association office in downtown Windsor, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Mark McKinnon, president of the Ontario Professional Firefighters Association, speaks to the media at the Windsor Professional Firefighters Association office in downtown Windsor, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A fruitcake in the making. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

A fruitcake in the making. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Turkeys are prepared to be handed out for the annual Mikhail Holdings turkey giveaway, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Turkeys are prepared to be handed out for the annual Mikhail Holdings turkey giveaway, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Mary Ann Cuderman prepares fruitcake at the Olde Towne Bake Shop in Windsor. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Mary Ann Cuderman prepares fruitcake at the Olde Towne Bake Shop in Windsor. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Turkeys are prepared to be handed out for the annual Mikhail Holdings turkey giveaway, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Turkeys are prepared to be handed out for the annual Mikhail Holdings turkey giveaway, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Hundreds lineup along the 300 block of Ouellette Ave. for the annual Mikhail Holdings turkey giveaway, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Hundreds lineup along the 300 block of Ouellette Ave. for the annual Mikhail Holdings turkey giveaway, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

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The Windsor Star’s photographers and reporters covered the city and county on the weekend. See the gallery.

Donny and Marie Osmond brought festive cheer to a sold-out show at Caesars Windsor’s Colosseum Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Donny and Marie Osmond brought festive cheer to a sold-out show at Caesars Windsor’s Colosseum Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A Herman Green Griffins player tries to advance the ball against Toronto's Oakwood Barons during the final match in the 57th annual University of Windsor Invitational High School Basketball Tournament at the St. Denis Centre Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. The senior boys’ team at Herman suffered a 76-39 setback against Oakwood in the championship game. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A Herman Green Griffins player tries to advance the ball against Toronto’s Oakwood Barons during the final match in the 57th annual University of Windsor Invitational High School Basketball Tournament at the St. Denis Centre Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. The senior boys’ team at Herman suffered a 76-39 setback against Oakwood in the championship game. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A Herman Green Griffins player tries to advance the ball against Toronto's Oakwood Barons during the final match in the 57th annual University of Windsor Invitational High School Basketball Tournament at the St. Denis Centre Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. The senior boys’ team at Herman suffered a 76-39 setback against Oakwood in the championship game. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A Herman Green Griffins player tries to advance the ball against Toronto’s Oakwood Barons during the final match in the 57th annual University of Windsor Invitational High School Basketball Tournament at the St. Denis Centre Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. The senior boys’ team at Herman suffered a 76-39 setback against Oakwood in the championship game. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Volunteers hand out blankets, coats, gloves and care packages to those in need at the Making Smiles for the Homeless event at the former Greyhound bus depot in downtown Windsor, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Volunteers hand out blankets, coats, gloves and care packages to those in need at the Making Smiles for the Homeless event at the former Greyhound bus depot in downtown Windsor, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Johnny Brake, 27, reads a Bible while eating a fresh cup of hot soup at the Making Smiles for the Homeless event at the former Greyhound bus depot in downtown Windsor, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013.  Blankets, coats, gloves and care packages were given out to those in need.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Johnny Brake, 27, reads a Bible while eating a fresh cup of hot soup at the Making Smiles for the Homeless event at the former Greyhound bus depot in downtown Windsor, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. Blankets, coats, gloves and care packages were given out to those in need. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Johnny Brake, 27, eats a fresh cup of hot soup at the Making Smiles for the Homeless event at the former Greyhound bus depot in downtown Windsor, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013.  Blankets, coats, gloves and care packages were given out to those in need.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Johnny Brake, 27, eats a fresh cup of hot soup at the Making Smiles for the Homeless event at the former Greyhound bus depot in downtown Windsor, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. Blankets, coats, gloves and care packages were given out to those in need. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Kim Janzen signs a commemorative T-shirt at the Making Smiles for the Homeless event at the former Greyhound bus depot in downtown Windsor, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013.  Blankets, coats, gloves and care packages were given out to those in need.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Kim Janzen signs a commemorative T-shirt at the Making Smiles for the Homeless event at the former Greyhound bus depot in downtown Windsor, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. Blankets, coats, gloves and care packages were given out to those in need. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jackie Scratch, left, and Jamie Arguette, right, find a tuque for Ahmed Magan, 41, at the Making Smiles for the Homeless event at the former Greyhound bus depot in downtown Windsor, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013.  Blankets, coats, gloves and care packages were given out to those in need.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jackie Scratch, left, and Jamie Arguette, right, find a tuque for Ahmed Magan, 41, at the Making Smiles for the Homeless event at the former Greyhound bus depot in downtown Windsor, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. Blankets, coats, gloves and care packages were given out to those in need. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jamie Arguette, left, pours some hot chocolate for Erica Koos at the Making Smiles for the Homeless event at the former Greyhound bus depot in downtown Windsor, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013.  Blankets, coats, gloves and care packages were given out to those in need.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jamie Arguette, left, pours some hot chocolate for Erica Koos at the Making Smiles for the Homeless event at the former Greyhound bus depot in downtown Windsor, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. Blankets, coats, gloves and care packages were given out to those in need. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Express guard Stefan Bonneau protects the ball in a tough match against the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Express guard Stefan Bonneau protects the ball in a tough match against the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Express guard Stefan Bonneau, left, drives to the basket against the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre Saturday, (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Express guard Stefan Bonneau, left, drives to the basket against the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre Saturday, (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Kalid Ramadan, left, and Mohammad Anas organize bags filled with donated clothing for Syrian refugees currently living in neighbouring Lebanon, at the Rose City Islamic Centre, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Kalid Ramadan, left, and Mohammad Anas organize bags filled with donated clothing for Syrian refugees currently living in neighbouring Lebanon, at the Rose City Islamic Centre, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Kalid Ramadan unloads bags filled with donated clothing for Syrian refugees currently living in neighbouring Lebanon, at the Rose City Islamic Centre, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Kalid Ramadan unloads bags filled with donated clothing for Syrian refugees currently living in neighbouring Lebanon, at the Rose City Islamic Centre, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dozens of boxes and bags filled with donated clothing for Syrian refugees currently living in neighbouring Lebanon, wait to be shipped at the Rose City Islamic Centre, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dozens of boxes and bags filled with donated clothing for Syrian refugees currently living in neighbouring Lebanon, wait to be shipped at the Rose City Islamic Centre, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Volunteers help sort through donated clothing for Syrian refugees living in freezing conditions in Lebanon, at the Rose City Islamic Centre, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Volunteers help sort through donated clothing for Syrian refugees living in freezing conditions in Lebanon, at the Rose City Islamic Centre, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Hockey fans compete in the 2nd annual Windsor Classic in downtown Windsor, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Hockey fans compete in the 2nd annual Windsor Classic in downtown Windsor, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jeffrey Smith, 8, takes a shot on goaltender, Trevor Ledrew, left, during the 2nd annual Windsor Classic in downtown Windsor, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jeffrey Smith, 8, takes a shot on goaltender, Trevor Ledrew, left, during the 2nd annual Windsor Classic in downtown Windsor, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

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The Windsor Star’s photographers and reporters covered the city and county Friday. See the gallery.

Conner Tazzman of the Tecumseh Eagles, left, keeps the puck away from Austin VandenBerg of the Essex Ravens during the 54th Annual International Bantam-Midget Tournament at the WFCU Centre, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Conner Tazzman of the Tecumseh Eagles, left, keeps the puck away from Austin VandenBerg of the Essex Ravens during the 54th Annual International Bantam-Midget Tournament at the WFCU Centre, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Ryan Pellerin, left, of the Tecumseh Eagles, battles for the puck with #12 (no #12 on roster) of the Essex Ravens during the 54th Annual International Bantam-Midget Tournament at the WFCU Centre, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Ryan Pellerin, left, of the Tecumseh Eagles, battles for the puck with #12 (no #12 on roster) of the Essex Ravens during the 54th Annual International Bantam-Midget Tournament at the WFCU Centre, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Zack Prentice of the Essex Ravens, left, is defended by Kristian Filipovski of the Tecumseh Eagles during the 54th Annual International Bantam-Midget Tournament at the WFCU Centre, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Zack Prentice of the Essex Ravens, left, is defended by Kristian Filipovski of the Tecumseh Eagles during the 54th Annual International Bantam-Midget Tournament at the WFCU Centre, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Comedians, from left, Mark Debonis, Barry Taylor, Stephanie Tolev, K Trevor Wilson, Dave Merheje, and Jon Peladeau are interviewed by Windsor Star reporter Craig Pearson in the Windsor Star News Cafe, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013.  The Windsor Comedy Festival is taking place Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 at the Chrysler Theatre.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Comedians, from left, Mark Debonis, Barry Taylor, Stephanie Tolev, K Trevor Wilson, Dave Merheje, and Jon Peladeau are interviewed by Windsor Star reporter Craig Pearson in the Windsor Star News Cafe, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. The Windsor Comedy Festival is taking place Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 at the Chrysler Theatre. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Comedians Steph Tolev, K. Trevor Wilson and Dave Merheje stop by the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. The trio will perform as part of the Windsor Comedy Fest.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Comedians Steph Tolev, K. Trevor Wilson and Dave Merheje stop by the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. The trio will perform as part of the Windsor Comedy Fest. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Adventure Bay lifeguard Kyle Stokes, right, calls to shore during a simulated rescue of a non-swimmer in the wave pool at Windsor's family aquatic centre at Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre,  Friday Dec. 27, 2013. Lifeguard Dave Law was the victim during the demonstration. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Adventure Bay lifeguard Kyle Stokes, right, calls to shore during a simulated rescue of a non-swimmer in the wave pool at Windsor’s family aquatic centre at Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, Friday Dec. 27, 2013. Lifeguard Dave Law was the victim during the demonstration. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Adventure Bay lifeguard Luke Zarlanga was told to get wet by supervisor Carri Bell Murphy, so he did along with over 40 other lifeguards during site specific training in all areas of the family fun centre at Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, Friday Dec. 27, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Adventure Bay lifeguard Luke Zarlanga was told to get wet by supervisor Carri Bell Murphy, so he did along with over 40 other lifeguards during site specific training in all areas of the family fun centre at Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, Friday Dec. 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Adventure Bay lifeguards Stephen Tolmie and Andrea Gignac, right, rescue a simulated spinal cord injury during 'site specific' training in all areas of the family aquatic centre at Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre,  Friday Dec. 27, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Adventure Bay lifeguards Stephen Tolmie and Andrea Gignac, right, rescue a simulated spinal cord injury during ‘site specific’ training in all areas of the family aquatic centre at Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, Friday Dec. 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Adventure Bay lifeguards receive site specific training in wave pool area of the family aquatic centre at Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, Friday Dec. 27, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Adventure Bay lifeguards receive site specific training in wave pool area of the family aquatic centre at Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, Friday Dec. 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Adventure Bay lifeguard Kyle Stokes, centre, receives applaus from 40 other lifeguards during "site specific" training in wave pool area of family aquatic centre at Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, Friday Dec. 27, 2013.  Lifeguard Dave Law was the non-swimmer victim in this demonstration. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Adventure Bay lifeguard Kyle Stokes, centre, receives applaus from 40 other lifeguards during “site specific” training in wave pool area of family aquatic centre at Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, Friday Dec. 27, 2013. Lifeguard Dave Law was the non-swimmer victim in this demonstration. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Adventure Bay lifeguards Stephen Tolmie and Andrea Gignac, right, rescue a simulated spinal cord injury as they receive "site specific" training in all areas of the family aquatic centre at Windsor International Aquatic Centre and Training Centre, presented by Windsor Family Credit Union, Friday Dec. 27, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Adventure Bay lifeguards Stephen Tolmie and Andrea Gignac, right, rescue a simulated spinal cord injury as they receive “site specific” training in all areas of the family aquatic centre at Windsor International Aquatic Centre and Training Centre, presented by Windsor Family Credit Union, Friday Dec. 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

The Metro grocery store at 3663 Tecumseh Rd. E. in the Central Mall in Windsor, Ont. is pictured Friday, Dec. 27, 2013.  A break-in occurred sometime between 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. Dec. 24, 2013, and 6pm Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Metro grocery store at 3663 Tecumseh Rd. E. in the Central Mall in Windsor, Ont. is pictured Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. A break-in occurred sometime between 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. Dec. 24, 2013, and 6pm Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A car heads north on Walker Road near Paquette Corners under a brilliant sunset, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A car heads north on Walker Road near Paquette Corners under a brilliant sunset, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Kevin Loiselle, right, is hit by Ottawa's Eric Kibi at the WFCU Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Kevin Loiselle, right, is hit by Ottawa’s Eric Kibi at the WFCU Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Kevin Loiselle, right, drives to net against Ottawa's Fred Sturdivant at the WFCU Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Kevin Loiselle, right, drives to net against Ottawa’s Fred Sturdivant at the WFCU Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Quinnel Brown, left, takes a shot over Ottawa's Jerice Crouch at the WFCU Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Quinnel Brown, left, takes a shot over Ottawa’s Jerice Crouch at the WFCU Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brian, left, Keith and Marilyn Bremner look through a lap desk at their home in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. The small desk belonged to Keith's great-grandfather and was returned to the family after being sold at an auction many years ago. The box still contained photographs and important papers.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brian, left, Keith and Marilyn Bremner look through a lap desk at their home in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. The small desk belonged to Keith’s great-grandfather and was returned to the family after being sold at an auction many years ago. The box still contained photographs and important papers. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Roehler family, from left, Emilia, 3, Lisa, Kristopher, Lisa, and Lukas, 2, are joined by friends and family at the Canadian Red Cross, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013.  Friends and family came to donate blood in honour of both Lukas Roehler and Christian Roehler, who both required bone marrow transplants in infancy.  Christian passed away from his illness in 2008.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Roehler family, from left, Emilia, 3, Lisa, Kristopher, Lisa, and Lukas, 2, are joined by friends and family at the Canadian Red Cross, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. Friends and family came to donate blood in honour of both Lukas Roehler and Christian Roehler, who both required bone marrow transplants in infancy. Christian passed away from his illness in 2008. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Roehler family, clockwise from left, Kristopher, Lisa, Emilia, 3, and Lukas, 2, were at the Canadian Red Cross, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, where friends and family came to donate blood in honour of both Lukas Roehler and Christian Roehler, who both required bone marrow transplants in infancy.  Christian passed away from his illness in 2008.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Roehler family, clockwise from left, Kristopher, Lisa, Emilia, 3, and Lukas, 2, were at the Canadian Red Cross, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, where friends and family came to donate blood in honour of both Lukas Roehler and Christian Roehler, who both required bone marrow transplants in infancy. Christian passed away from his illness in 2008. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Brian, left, Keith and Marilyn Bremner look through a lap desk at their home in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. The small desk belonged to Keith's great-grandfather and was returned to the family after being sold at an auction many years ago. The box still contained photographs and important papers.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brian, left, Keith and Marilyn Bremner look through a lap desk at their home in Windsor on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. The small desk belonged to Keith’s great-grandfather and was returned to the family after being sold at an auction many years ago. The box still contained photographs and important papers. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A break-in occurred sometime between  6 p.m. Christmas Eve. Dec. 24, 2013, when the Metro grocery store at 3663 Tecumseh Rd. E. in Windsor, Ont., closed and 4 p.m. Christmas Day when a staff member discovered the break-in. The thieves went through the roof, disabled the phone and surveillance camera lines and made off with $4,000 from the safe. (MONICA WOLFSON/ The Windsor Star)

A break-in occurred sometime between 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. Dec. 24, 2013, when the Metro grocery store at 3663 Tecumseh Rd. E. in Windsor, Ont., closed and 4 p.m. Christmas Day when a staff member discovered the break-in. The thieves went through the roof, disabled the phone and surveillance camera lines and made off with $4,000 from the safe. (MONICA WOLFSON/ The Windsor Star)

Have a hideous holiday sweater you want to put to good use?  The Optimist Club of Windsor will be hosting its first annual Ugly Sweater 5 km Run on Dec. 29, 2013 in support of the neonatal intensive care unit at the Windsor Regional Hospital. (Postmedia file photo)

Have a hideous holiday sweater you want to put to good use? The Optimist Club of Windsor will be hosting its first annual Ugly Sweater 5 km Run on Dec. 29, 2013 in support of the neonatal intensive care unit at the Windsor Regional Hospital. (Postmedia file photo)

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Canada had never lost to the Czech Republic at the world junior championship, boasting a 12-0-2 all-time mark.

That untarnished record received its first blemish on Saturday in Malmo, Sweden, as Canada fell 5-4 in a shootout in its second game of the 2014 event.

Czech Republic goaltender Marek Langhammer makes the game winning save on Canada forward Connor McDavid in overtime shootout action in round robin play at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Czech Republic goaltender Marek Langhammer makes the game winning save on Canada forward Connor McDavid in overtime shootout action in round robin play at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Czech Republic forward Dominik Simon (22) scores the game winning overtime shootout goal on Canada's goaltender Jake Paterson in round robin IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Czech Republic forward Dominik Simon (22) scores the game winning overtime shootout goal on Canada’s goaltender Jake Paterson in round robin IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Fans watch the Canada-Czech Republic IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship game in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Fans watch the Canada-Czech Republic IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship game in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Pavel Sedlacek (5) of Czech Republic goes down along the boards as Anthony Mantha (28) goes after the puck during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship first period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Pavel Sedlacek (5) of Czech Republic goes down along the boards as Anthony Mantha (28) goes after the puck during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship first period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Czech Republic forward Dominik Simon (22) leaps into the arms of goaltender Marek Langhammer after scoring the game winning overtime shootout goal on Canada's goaltender Jake Paterson in round robin IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Czech Republic forward Dominik Simon (22) leaps into the arms of goaltender Marek Langhammer after scoring the game winning overtime shootout goal on Canada’s goaltender Jake Paterson in round robin IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canadian fans at the Canada-Czech Republic IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship game in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canadian fans at the Canada-Czech Republic IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship game in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canada's Curtis Lazar (26) tries to put the puck past Czech Republic goalie Marek Langhammer unsuccessfully during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship first period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canada’s Curtis Lazar (26) tries to put the puck past Czech Republic goalie Marek Langhammer unsuccessfully during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship first period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canadian fans show their colours at the Canada-Czech Republic IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship game in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canadian fans show their colours at the Canada-Czech Republic IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship game in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Jakub Vrana (15, left), Ondrej Kase (25, centre) and David Kampf (10, right) celebrate the Czech Republic 's first goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship first period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. Canadian prayers Scott Laughton (21) and Frederik Gauthier (22) skate off. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Jakub Vrana (15, left), Ondrej Kase (25, centre) and David Kampf (10, right) celebrate the Czech Republic ‘s first goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship first period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. Canadian prayers Scott Laughton (21) and Frederik Gauthier (22) skate off. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canada's Curtis Lazar (26), Derrick Pouliot (15) and Aaron Ekblad (5) celebrates a Canadian goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship third period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canada’s Curtis Lazar (26), Derrick Pouliot (15) and Aaron Ekblad (5) celebrates a Canadian goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship third period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canada's Curtis Lazar (26) tries to put the puck past Czech Republic goalie Marek Langhammer unsuccessfully during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship first period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. At left are Czech Republic's Michal Plutnar (27) and Patrik Marcel (12). THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canada’s Curtis Lazar (26) tries to put the puck past Czech Republic goalie Marek Langhammer unsuccessfully during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship first period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. At left are Czech Republic’s Michal Plutnar (27) and Patrik Marcel (12). THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canada's Charles Hudon celebrates his goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship third period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. It's was Canada's fourth of the game. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canada’s Charles Hudon celebrates his goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship third period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. It’s was Canada’s fourth of the game. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Czech Republic's Michal Plutnar (27), Dominik Volek (24) and Ronald Knot (6) celebrates Plutnar's goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship second period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. It was Czech Republic's second goal of the game. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Czech Republic’s Michal Plutnar (27), Dominik Volek (24) and Ronald Knot (6) celebrates Plutnar’s goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship second period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. It was Czech Republic’s second goal of the game. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canada's goaltender Jake Paterson is consoled by teammates Curtis Lazar (26) and Josh Morrissey (7) after losing to the Czech Republic in round robin IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships actoin in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canada’s goaltender Jake Paterson is consoled by teammates Curtis Lazar (26) and Josh Morrissey (7) after losing to the Czech Republic in round robin IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships actoin in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canada's Charles Hudon (back) celebrates his goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship third period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. It's was Canada's fourth of the game. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canada’s Charles Hudon (back) celebrates his goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship third period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. It’s was Canada’s fourth of the game. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canada's goalie Jake Paterson jumps on a loose puck during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship second period action against Czech Republic in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. At left is Canada's Chris Bigras (3). THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canada’s goalie Jake Paterson jumps on a loose puck during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship second period action against Czech Republic in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. At left is Canada’s Chris Bigras (3). THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Czech Republic's Michal Plutnar (27), Dominik Volek (24) and Ronald Knot (6) celebrates Plutnar's goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship second period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Czech Republic’s Michal Plutnar (27), Dominik Volek (24) and Ronald Knot (6) celebrates Plutnar’s goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship second period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canada's Matt Dumba (24) tries to get the puck past Czech Republic's goalie Marek Langhammer during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canada’s Matt Dumba (24) tries to get the puck past Czech Republic’s goalie Marek Langhammer during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Frederik Gauthier (22) of Canada and Jakub Vrana (15) of Crezh republic go down along the boards during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship first period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Frederik Gauthier (22) of Canada and Jakub Vrana (15) of Crezh republic go down along the boards during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship first period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canadian players celebrate their second goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship third period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Canadian players celebrate their second goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship third period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Czech Republic goalie MarekLanghammer makes a save while Canada's Curtis Lazar (26) skates around during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship first period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Czech Republic goalie MarekLanghammer makes a save while Canada’s Curtis Lazar (26) skates around during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship first period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

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Josh Morriddey (7), Connor McDavid (17) and Bo Horvat (11) celebrates Canada's first goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship first period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Josh Morriddey (7), Connor McDavid (17) and Bo Horvat (11) celebrates Canada’s first goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship first period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Czech Republic's Dominik Volek (24) and Ronald Knot (6) celebrates Czech Republic's second goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship second period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

Czech Republic’s Dominik Volek (24) and Ronald Knot (6) celebrates Czech Republic’s second goal during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship second period action in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday December 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn

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The Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county yesterday. Check out the gallery.

City of Windsor workers Rob Kolodie, left, and Mike Trepanier shovel snow from the sidewalks around Mackenzie Hall in Olde Sandwich Towne to get a head start on the snowfall Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Environment Canada says the area could see up to 21 cm of snow by the end of Thursday. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

City of Windsor workers Rob Kolodie, left, and Mike Trepanier shovel snow from the sidewalks around Mackenzie Hall in Olde Sandwich Towne to get a head start on the snowfall Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Environment Canada says the area could see up to 21 cm of snow by the end of Thursday. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

City of Windsor workers Rob Kolodie, left, and Mike Trepanier shovel snow from the sidewalks around Mackenzie Hall in Olde Sandwich Towne to get a head start on the snowfall Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Environment Canada says the area could see up to 21 cm of snow by the end of Thursday. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

City of Windsor workers Rob Kolodie, left, and Mike Trepanier shovel snow from the sidewalks around Mackenzie Hall in Olde Sandwich Towne to get a head start on the snowfall Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Environment Canada says the area could see up to 21 cm of snow by the end of Thursday. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A snowplow makes its way on Riverside Drive at Goyeau Street New Year's Day morning.  Environment Canada says the area could see up to 21 cm of snow by the end of Thursday. (Twitpic/NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A snowplow makes its way on Riverside Drive at Goyeau Street New Year’s Day morning. Environment Canada says the area could see up to 21 cm of snow by the end of Thursday. (Twitpic/NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

City of Windsor workers Rob Kolodie, left, and Mike Trepanier shovel snow from the sidewalks around Mackenzie Hall in Olde Sandwich Towne on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

City of Windsor workers Rob Kolodie, left, and Mike Trepanier shovel snow from the sidewalks around Mackenzie Hall in Olde Sandwich Towne on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mother Kathy Ly holds her newborn son, Aurin Chang, born at 2:40 a.m. at Windsor Regional Hospital Met Campus on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mother Kathy Ly holds her newborn son, Aurin Chang, born at 2:40 a.m. at Windsor Regional Hospital Met Campus on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mother Kathy Ly holds her newborn son, Aurin Chang, born at 2:40 a.m. at Windsor Regional Hospital Met Campus on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mother Kathy Ly holds her newborn son, Aurin Chang, born at 2:40 a.m. at Windsor Regional Hospital Met Campus on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mother Kathy Ly holds her newborn son, Aurin Chang, as father Steven Chang smiles at Met Campus, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014.  Aurin, 6 lbs., was the first child born in Essex County in 2014, at 2:40 a.m. at Windsor Regional Hospital Met Campus. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mother Kathy Ly holds her newborn son, Aurin Chang, as father Steven Chang smiles at Met Campus, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. Aurin, 6 lbs., was the first child born in Essex County in 2014, at 2:40 a.m. at Windsor Regional Hospital Met Campus. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A flock of snow buntings feed on grasses and seeds in a field on Morton Drive.  Field naturalist Paul Pratt and others were on hand to view the birds, part of the New Years Day bird count on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A flock of snow buntings feed on grasses and seeds in a field on Morton Drive. Field naturalist Paul Pratt and others were on hand to view the birds, part of the New Years Day bird count on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

On a grey winter day, a male  cardinal creates a striking contrast during the New Year's Day bird count event at Ojibway Nature Centre on Matchette Road on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

On a grey winter day, a male cardinal creates a striking contrast during the New Year’s Day bird count event at Ojibway Nature Centre on Matchette Road on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Field naturalist Paul Pratt, right, and friend Caroline make their count of snow buntings, Lapland Longspur, American tree sparrows, horned larks and Juncoes in West Windsor on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Field naturalist Paul Pratt, right, and friend Caroline make their count of snow buntings, Lapland Longspur, American tree sparrows, horned larks and Juncoes in West Windsor on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Ty Bilcke, left, carries the puck in front of Ottawa's Matthieu Desautels at the WFCU Centre. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Ty Bilcke, left, carries the puck in front of Ottawa’s Matthieu Desautels at the WFCU Centre. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Palser family from London, Ont., Ried, left, Rich, Laurie and Drew try to keep warm during the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Palser family from London, Ont., Ried, left, Rich, Laurie and Drew try to keep warm during the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

NHL broadcaster Don Cherry comes out to greet the fans before the start of the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

NHL broadcaster Don Cherry comes out to greet the fans before the start of the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A crowd of Toronto and Detroit fans is covered with snow during the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A crowd of Toronto and Detroit fans is covered with snow during the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A Red Wings fan tries to keep warm with a fur hat during the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A Red Wings fan tries to keep warm with a fur hat during the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Toronto goalie, Jonathan Bernier, left, walks towards the dressing room after the first period of the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Toronto goalie, Jonathan Bernier, left, walks towards the dressing room after the first period of the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Michigan Stadium is filled with Toronto Maple Leaf fans and Detroit Red Wing fans for the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Michigan Stadium is filled with Toronto Maple Leaf fans and Detroit Red Wing fans for the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A Red Wings fan cheers on her team among a sea of red and blue during the  2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A Red Wings fan cheers on her team among a sea of red and blue during the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A Maple Leafs fan cheers on his team during the  2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A Maple Leafs fan cheers on his team during the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Toronto Maple Leafs fans and Detroit Red Wings fans fill Michigan Stadium during the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Toronto Maple Leafs fans and Detroit Red Wings fans fill Michigan Stadium during the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Detroit Red Wing fans cheer after Detroit scored their first goal of the  2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Detroit Red Wing fans cheer after Detroit scored their first goal of the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A sea of red and blue fills Michigan Stadium during the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A sea of red and blue fills Michigan Stadium during the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Leafs fans cheer after Toronto scored to take a 2-1 lead in the third period of the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Leafs fans cheer after Toronto scored to take a 2-1 lead in the third period of the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A Toronto Maple Leafs fan cheers on his team during the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A Toronto Maple Leafs fan cheers on his team during the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A Leafs fan cheers while a Red Wings fans shakes his head after Toronto's first goal of the  2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A Leafs fan cheers while a Red Wings fans shakes his head after Toronto’s first goal of the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Leafs fans cheer after Toronto scored to take a 2-1 lead in the third period of the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Leafs fans cheer after Toronto scored to take a 2-1 lead in the third period of the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

NHL broadcaster Don Cherry comes out to greet the fans before the start of the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

NHL broadcaster Don Cherry comes out to greet the fans before the start of the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Justin Abbot, 26, left, Brett Banfill, 24, Ryan Abbott, 24, Lane Landry, 24, Ryan Allen, 26, and Jeff Abbot, 57, all from Windsor Ont., tailgate outside Michigan Stadium before the start of the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Justin Abbot, 26, left, Brett Banfill, 24, Ryan Abbott, 24, Lane Landry, 24, Ryan Allen, 26, and Jeff Abbot, 57, all from Windsor Ont., tailgate outside Michigan Stadium before the start of the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Justin Abbot, 26, left, Brett Banfill, 24, Ryan Abbott, 24, Lane Landry, 24, Ryan Allen, 26, and Jeff Abbot, 57, all from Windsor Ont., tailgate outside Michigan Stadium before the start of the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Justin Abbot, 26, left, Brett Banfill, 24, Ryan Abbott, 24, Lane Landry, 24, Ryan Allen, 26, and Jeff Abbot, 57, all from Windsor Ont., tailgate outside Michigan Stadium before the start of the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Red Wing fans cheer on their team during the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Red Wing fans cheer on their team during the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

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Windsor Weekend in Pictures: Jan. 4-5, 2014

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The Windsor Star’s reporters and photographers covered the city and county yesterday. Check out the gallery.

Dr. Rasheedah Aderinto, left, administers a flu vaccination to Patrick Wright at the Windsor River Walk-in Clinic, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dr. Rasheedah Aderinto, left, administers a flu vaccination to Patrick Wright at the Windsor River Walk-in Clinic, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Martinello, a City of Windsor snowplow operator, removes snow from city streets Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Martinello, a City of Windsor snowplow operator, removes snow from city streets Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Martinello, a City of Windsor snowplow operator, removes snow from city streets Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Martinello, a City of Windsor snowplow operator, removes snow from city streets Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Martinello, a City of Windsor snowplow operator, removes snow from city streets Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Martinello, a City of Windsor snowplow operator, removes snow from city streets Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Martinello, a City of Windsor snowplow operator, removes snow from city streets Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Martinello, a City of Windsor snowplow operator, removes snow from city streets Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Martinello, a City of Windsor snowplow operator, removes snow from city streets Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Martinello, a City of Windsor snowplow operator, removes snow from city streets Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Martinello, a City of Windsor snowplow operator, removes snow from city streets Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Martinello, a City of Windsor snowplow operator, removes snow from city streets Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A front-end loader fills snow removal vehicles with salt at the City of Windsor Crawford Yard, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A front-end loader fills snow removal vehicles with salt at the City of Windsor Crawford Yard, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A front-end loader fills snow removal vehicles with salt at the City of Windsor Crawford Yard, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A front-end loader fills snow removal vehicles with salt at the City of Windsor Crawford Yard, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Brothers Jacob Juhasz, 3, left, Zachery Juhasz, 4, and Luke Juhasz, 6, roast marshmallows while tobogganing at Optimist Memorial Park in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Brothers Jacob Juhasz, 3, left, Zachery Juhasz, 4, and Luke Juhasz, 6, roast marshmallows while tobogganing at Optimist Memorial Park in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jacob Juhasz, 3, left, and his brother, Zachery Juhasz, 4, roast marshmallows while tobogganing at Optimist Memorial Park in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jacob Juhasz, 3, left, and his brother, Zachery Juhasz, 4, roast marshmallows while tobogganing at Optimist Memorial Park in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Oliver Juhasz and his wife, Melissa Juhasz, left, with their son, Ben Juhasz, 1, get a small fire going in a barbecue in order to roast mashmallows at Optimist Memorial Park in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Oliver Juhasz and his wife, Melissa Juhasz, left, with their son, Ben Juhasz, 1, get a small fire going in a barbecue in order to roast mashmallows at Optimist Memorial Park in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Bill Gaspar takes his purebred Siberian huskies dog sledding at Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Bill Gaspar takes his purebred Siberian huskies dog sledding at Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A cardinal eats some seeds left in the snow while a woman tries to lure a bird to her hand with some seeds at Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A cardinal eats some seeds left in the snow while a woman tries to lure a bird to her hand with some seeds at Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A blue Jay feeds off some seeds on the ground at Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A blue Jay feeds off some seeds on the ground at Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Brothers, Justin Way, 15, and Shane Way, 14, earn some extra money shovelling snow from the driveway of a home on the 2500 block of Lincoln Avenue in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Brothers, Justin Way, 15, and Shane Way, 14, earn some extra money shovelling snow from the driveway of a home on the 2500 block of Lincoln Avenue in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Bob White and Therese McCloskey, left, go cross country skiing at Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Bob White and Therese McCloskey, left, go cross country skiing at Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Darren Duncan drives past Mississauga's Alex Johnson, left, during NBL action at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. The Express won 101-88. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Darren Duncan drives past Mississauga’s Alex Johnson, left, during NBL action at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. The Express won 101-88. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Dominique Buckley, left, is defended by Mississauga's Alex Johnson at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Dominique Buckley, left, is defended by Mississauga’s Alex Johnson at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Darren Duncan drives past Mississauga's Alex Johnson, left, during NBL action between the Windsor Express and the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Darren Duncan drives past Mississauga’s Alex Johnson, left, during NBL action between the Windsor Express and the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Kevin Loiselle, left, is fouled by Mississauga's Shamus Ferguson during NBL action at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Kevin Loiselle, left, is fouled by Mississauga’s Shamus Ferguson during NBL action at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Stefan Bonneau, left, pulls up for a shot while being defended by Mississauga's Alex Johnson at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Stefan Bonneau, left, pulls up for a shot while being defended by Mississauga’s Alex Johnson at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Chriss Commons, left, battles for a rebound with Mississauga's Kirk Williams Jr. at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Chriss Commons, left, battles for a rebound with Mississauga’s Kirk Williams Jr. at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Muffy Sleiman, right, assists her two kids, Mason, 9, and Audrey, 5, as they took advantage of the snowy weather and built a six-foot tall fortress on the front yard of their Ford Boulevard house in Windsor Jan. 5, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Muffy Sleiman, right, assists her two kids, Mason, 9, and Audrey, 5, as they took advantage of the snowy weather and built a six-foot tall fortress on the front yard of their Ford Boulevard house in Windsor Jan. 5, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Mike Sleiman, left, and his wife Muffy, with their two kids, Mason, 9, and Audrey, 5, spend a family day out in the snow and build a six-foot tall fortress on the front yard of their Ford Boulevard house in Windsor Jan. 5, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Mike Sleiman, left, and his wife Muffy, with their two kids, Mason, 9, and Audrey, 5, spend a family day out in the snow and build a six-foot tall fortress on the front yard of their Ford Boulevard house in Windsor Jan. 5, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Mike Sleiman, left, and his wife Muffy, with their two kids, Mason, 9, and Audrey, 5, spend a family day out in the snow and build a six-foot tall fortress on the front yard of their Ford Boulevard house in Windsor Jan. 5, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Mike Sleiman, left, and his wife Muffy, with their two kids, Mason, 9, and Audrey, 5, spend a family day out in the snow and build a six-foot tall fortress on the front yard of their Ford Boulevard house in Windsor Jan. 5, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Mason Sleiman, 9, and his sister Audrey, 5, clear out snow inside the fortress they built on the front yard of their Ford Boulevard house in Windsor Jan. 5, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Mason Sleiman, 9, and his sister Audrey, 5, clear out snow inside the fortress they built on the front yard of their Ford Boulevard house in Windsor Jan. 5, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

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The Windsor Star’s photographers and reporters covered the city and county on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. See the gallery.

Windsor's Papa Oppong drives past Mississauga's Alex Johnson, left, as the Windsor Express host the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre, Friday, January 3, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Papa Oppong drives past Mississauga’s Alex Johnson, left, as the Windsor Express host the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre, Friday, January 3, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Kevin Loiselle takes a shot over Mississauga's Dwight McCombs, left, as the Windsor Express host the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre, Friday, January 3, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Kevin Loiselle takes a shot over Mississauga’s Dwight McCombs, left, as the Windsor Express host the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre, Friday, January 3, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Stefan Bonneau pulls up for a jumper as the Windsor Express host the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre, Friday, January 3, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Stefan Bonneau pulls up for a jumper as the Windsor Express host the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre, Friday, January 3, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Chris Commons and Mississauga's Kirk Williams Jr., left, get tangled up battling for the ball as the Windsor Express host the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre, Friday, January 3, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Chris Commons and Mississauga’s Kirk Williams Jr., left, get tangled up battling for the ball as the Windsor Express host the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre, Friday, January 3, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Chris Commons shoots over Mississauga's Kirk Williams Jr., left, as the Windsor Express host the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre, Friday, January 3, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Chris Commons shoots over Mississauga’s Kirk Williams Jr., left, as the Windsor Express host the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre, Friday, January 3, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A small crowd watch the Windsor Express host the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre, Friday. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A small crowd watch the Windsor Express host the Mississauga Power at the WFCU Centre, Friday. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Kevin Loiselle, left, takes a shot over Mississauga's Dwight McCombs at the WFCU Centre. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Kevin Loiselle, left, takes a shot over Mississauga’s Dwight McCombs at the WFCU Centre. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Happy to be in from the cold, Stephanie Law, 26, shares a coffee and bagel with Randy Kaungh, left, at Street Help Homeless Services on Wyandotte Street East Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Happy to be in from the cold, Stephanie Law, 26, shares a coffee and bagel with Randy Kaungh, left, at Street Help Homeless Services on Wyandotte Street East Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

The exterior of the Windsor Jewish Community Centre on Jan. 3, 2014. (Dax Melmer / The Windsor Star)

The exterior of the Windsor Jewish Community Centre on Jan. 3, 2014. (Dax Melmer / The Windsor Star)

Kaitlyn Holden, left, and Jesse Hebert push Kaden, 1, along Marentette Avenue as a snow plow waits to plow the neighbourhood streets Friday January 3, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Kaitlyn Holden, left, and Jesse Hebert push Kaden, 1, along Marentette Avenue as a snow plow waits to plow the neighbourhood streets Friday January 3, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mackenzie Marenchin, 7, is escorted down the toboggan hill by her father Brian Marenchin at Malden Park Friday January 3, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mackenzie Marenchin, 7, is escorted down the toboggan hill by her father Brian Marenchin at Malden Park Friday January 3, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Evan Beadow, left, and his cousin, Max Beadow race down Malden Park toboggan hill Friday January 3, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Evan Beadow, left, and his cousin, Max Beadow race down Malden Park toboggan hill Friday January 3, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Michaela Marenchin, 9, left, and sister Mackenzie Marenchin, 7, get spun around while racing down Malden Park toboggan hill Friday January 3, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Michaela Marenchin, 9, left, and sister Mackenzie Marenchin, 7, get spun around while racing down Malden Park toboggan hill Friday January 3, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Evan Beadow, front, and his cousin, Max Beadow race down Malden Park toboggan hill Friday January 3, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Evan Beadow, front, and his cousin, Max Beadow race down Malden Park toboggan hill Friday January 3, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Tight corner for this Amico Construction snow plow on Ellis Street East at Marentette Avenue Friday January 3, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Tight corner for this Amico Construction snow plow on Ellis Street East at Marentette Avenue Friday January 3, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

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Deron Lepore braves the cold Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, to do some ice fishing on the Little River in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Deron Lepore braves the cold Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, to do some ice fishing on the Little River in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Icicles hang from a municipal building at Navy Yard Park in Amherstburg, Ontario as winds blow in from the Detroit River during sub-zero temperatures on January 6, 2014. (Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

Icicles hang from a municipal building at Navy Yard Park in Amherstburg, Ontario as winds blow in from the Detroit River during sub-zero temperatures on January 6, 2014. (Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

 

Carol Lemire, custodian at Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church cuts trench through a deep drift of snow along Tecumseh Road east in Windsor, Ontario on January 6, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Carol Lemire, custodian at Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church cuts trench through a deep drift of snow along Tecumseh Road east in Windsor, Ontario on January 6, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A motorist clears snow from his car on Victoria Avenue in Windsor, Ont. on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A motorist clears snow from his car on Victoria Avenue in Windsor, Ont. on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Deron Lepore braves the cold Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, to do some ice fishing on the Little River in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Deron Lepore braves the cold Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, to do some ice fishing on the Little River in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Good Samaritan Russell Meloche grimaces as he tries to push his neighbour's car from a large snowbank on Mill Street Monday January 6, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Good Samaritan Russell Meloche grimaces as he tries to push his neighbour’s car from a large snowbank on Mill Street Monday January 6, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Tim Liu tries to keep up with blowing snow on Tecumseh Road West near Huron Church Road as area residents deal with heavy snowfall and low temperatures Monday January 6, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Tim Liu tries to keep up with blowing snow on Tecumseh Road West near Huron Church Road as area residents deal with heavy snowfall and low temperatures Monday January 6, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Tow truck operators were kept busy Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, as roads were slick with drifting snow. Here a car sits in a ditch on Manning Road north of County Road 42. No one was injured in the early afternoon accident. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Tow truck operators were kept busy Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, as roads were slick with drifting snow. Here a car sits in a ditch on Manning Road north of County Road 42. No one was injured in the early afternoon accident. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Tow truck operators were kept busy Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, as roads were slick with drifting snow. Here a car is removed from a ditch on Manning Road north of County Road 42. No one was injured in the early afternoon accident. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Tow truck operators were kept busy Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, as roads were slick with drifting snow. Here a car is removed from a ditch on Manning Road north of County Road 42. No one was injured in the early afternoon accident. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Joseph Bietola battles a bitter wind on Victoria Avenue Monday January 6, 2014. "This is nasty," said Bietola. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Joseph Bietola battles a bitter wind on Victoria Avenue Monday January 6, 2014. “This is nasty,” said Bietola. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

While dealing with wisdom teeth issues, Ashley Davidson, front, had to shovel snow from the end of the driveway as friend Gabrielle Baillargeon scraped the car on Wyandotte Street West  Monday January 6, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

While dealing with wisdom teeth issues, Ashley Davidson, front, had to shovel snow from the end of the driveway as friend Gabrielle Baillargeon scraped the car on Wyandotte Street West Monday January 6, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Duncan Bena, left, and Alvin Querin remove snow and ice from school buses at First Student Canada in West Windsor, Monday January 6, 2014.   About 100 buses never made it out of the parking lot, as school boards cancelled buses due to heavy snowfall in the area.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star).

Duncan Bena, left, and Alvin Querin remove snow and ice from school buses at First Student Canada in West Windsor, Monday January 6, 2014. About 100 buses never made it out of the parking lot, as school boards cancelled buses due to heavy snowfall in the area. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star).

Oscar Rios handles a large snow blower on Pelissier Street Monday January 6, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Oscar Rios handles a large snow blower on Pelissier Street Monday January 6, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A couple of frozen fish caught by Deron Lepore as he braved the cold Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, to do some ice fishing on the Little River in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A couple of frozen fish caught by Deron Lepore as he braved the cold Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, to do some ice fishing on the Little River in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Deron Lepore braves the cold Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, to do some ice fishing on the Little River in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Deron Lepore braves the cold Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, to do some ice fishing on the Little River in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Downtown Windsor, Ont. appears to be in a deep freeze from this perspective from the city's east end looking over a frozen portion of the Detroit River on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Downtown Windsor, Ont. appears to be in a deep freeze from this perspective from the city’s east end looking over a frozen portion of the Detroit River on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A bundled-up commuter waits for the bus, Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at Riverdale Avenue and Riverside Drive. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A bundled-up commuter waits for the bus, Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at Riverdale Avenue and Riverside Drive. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Alvin Querin  removes snow and ice from school buses at First Student Canada in West Windsor, Monday January 6, 2014.   About 100 buses never made it out of the parking lot, as school boards cancelled buses due to heavy snowfall in the area.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Alvin Querin removes snow and ice from school buses at First Student Canada in West Windsor, Monday January 6, 2014. About 100 buses never made it out of the parking lot, as school boards cancelled buses due to heavy snowfall in the area. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Enwin's Frank Pizzuti removes snow from fire hydrants along Campbell Avenue Monday January 6, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Enwin’s Frank Pizzuti removes snow from fire hydrants along Campbell Avenue Monday January 6, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Good Samaritan Russell Meloche jumps over a snow bank while removing snow from around his neighbour's car on Mill Street Monday January 6, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Good Samaritan Russell Meloche jumps over a snow bank while removing snow from around his neighbour’s car on Mill Street Monday January 6, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Carol Lemire, custodian at Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church cuts trench through a deep drift of snow along Tecumseh Road east in Windsor, Ontario on January 6, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Carol Lemire, custodian at Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church cuts trench through a deep drift of snow along Tecumseh Road east in Windsor, Ontario on January 6, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Carol Lemire, custodian at Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church cuts trench through a deep drift of snow along Tecumseh Road east in Windsor, Ontario on January 6, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Carol Lemire, custodian at Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church cuts trench through a deep drift of snow along Tecumseh Road east in Windsor, Ontario on January 6, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)


Windsor in Pictures: Jan. 7, 2014

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The Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county yesterday. Check out the gallery.

Driver of this Ford Focus was taken to hospital by Essex-Windsor paramedics after the vehicle lost control and ended up in a shallow ditch on Broadway Boulevard near Ojibway Parkway Tuesday morning, January 7, 2014. Windsor Police, shown,  arrived to investigate and Windsor firefighters also responded to the scene.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Driver of this Ford Focus was taken to hospital by Essex-Windsor paramedics after the vehicle lost control and ended up in a shallow ditch on Broadway Boulevard near Ojibway Parkway Tuesday morning, January 7, 2014. Windsor Police, shown, arrived to investigate and Windsor firefighters also responded to the scene. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A vintage car collection is a blast from the past for motorists as they navigate Manning Road near County Road 42 Tuesday January 7, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A vintage car collection is a blast from the past for motorists as they navigate Manning Road near County Road 42 Tuesday January 7, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A group effort ended with the announcement of a $12-million investment by CEN Biotech for the launch of a controlled environment for the production of doctor-prescribed marijuana.  Sam Alawieh, left, CEN Biotech vice-president of operations, Bill Chaagan, CEN Biotech president, farm owner Jim Shaban, Jospeh Byrne, CEN Biotech investor, and Sandra Pupatello, CEO WindsorEssex Economic Development Corp., at the future agribusiness operations on North Rear Road Tuesday, January 7, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A group effort ended with the announcement of a $12-million investment by CEN Biotech for the launch of a controlled environment for the production of doctor-prescribed marijuana. Sam Alawieh, left, CEN Biotech vice-president of operations, Bill Chaagan, CEN Biotech president, farm owner Jim Shaban, Jospeh Byrne, CEN Biotech investor, and Sandra Pupatello, CEO WindsorEssex Economic Development Corp., at the future agribusiness operations on North Rear Road Tuesday, January 7, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Sgt. Phil Ouellette of Essex County OPP walks along Hyland Road in Essex, Ont. on Jan. 7, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Sgt. Phil Ouellette of Essex County OPP walks along Hyland Road in Essex, Ont. on Jan. 7, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Sgt. Phil Ouellette of Essex County OPP makes his way along Hyland Road in Essex on Jan. 7, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Sgt. Phil Ouellette of Essex County OPP makes his way along Hyland Road in Essex on Jan. 7, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

 Essex County Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Phil Ouellette searches a huge snow drift in Leamington, Ontario during white-out condition as OPP  search for missing motorist John Friesen. OPP located and assisted in Friesen's rescue following intense search of area.     (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Essex County Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Phil Ouellette searches a huge snow drift in Leamington, Ontario during white-out condition as OPP search for missing motorist John Friesen. OPP located and assisted in Friesen’s rescue following intense search of area. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Phil Ouellette, left, and Sgt.  Shawn Diewold walk on a rural road in Leamington on January 7, 2014, after locating John Friesen, who spent the night in frigid temperatures after he was stuck in his vehicle.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Phil Ouellette, left, and Sgt. Shawn Diewold walk on a rural road in Leamington on January 7, 2014, after locating John Friesen, who spent the night in frigid temperatures after he was stuck in his vehicle. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Shawn Diewold walk on a rural road in Leamington on January 7, 2014, after locating John Friesen, who spent the night in frigid temperatures after he was stuck in his vehicle.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Shawn Diewold walk on a rural road in Leamington on January 7, 2014, after locating John Friesen, who spent the night in frigid temperatures after he was stuck in his vehicle. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The pickup truck where John Friesen spent the night in fridgid temperatures after he was stuck in a rural area of Leamington.  OPP found Friesen on East Beach Road in Leamington on January 7, 2014. The man in his 70s spent the night in his truck that was stranded and totally covered by a snow drift.  OPP conducted a search and with the assistance of a snow plough operator, the man was located and saved.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The pickup truck where John Friesen spent the night in fridgid temperatures after he was stuck in a rural area of Leamington. OPP found Friesen on East Beach Road in Leamington on January 7, 2014. The man in his 70s spent the night in his truck that was stranded and totally covered by a snow drift. OPP conducted a search and with the assistance of a snow plough operator, the man was located and saved. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

OPP found John Friesen, a man in his '70s, on East Beach Road in Leamington on January 7, 2014, where he spent the night in his truck that was stranded and totally covered by a snow drift.(JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

OPP found John Friesen, a man in his ’70s, on East Beach Road in Leamington on January 7, 2014, where he spent the night in his truck that was stranded and totally covered by a snow drift.(JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Essex County Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Phil Ouellette searches a huge snow drift in Leamington, Ontario during white-out condition as OPP  search for missing motorist John Friesen. OPP located and assisted in Friesen's rescue following intense search of area.     (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Essex County Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Phil Ouellette searches a huge snow drift in Leamington, Ontario during white-out condition as OPP search for missing motorist John Friesen. OPP located and assisted in Friesen’s rescue following intense search of area. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 A deer walks in deep snow Tues. Jan. 7, 2014, at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A deer walks in deep snow Tues. Jan. 7, 2014, at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Swans huddle together Tues. Jan. 7, 2014, at the Lakeview Marina in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Swans huddle together Tues. Jan. 7, 2014, at the Lakeview Marina in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Swans huddle together Tues. Jan. 7, 2014, at the Lakeview Marina in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Swans huddle together Tues. Jan. 7, 2014, at the Lakeview Marina in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Swans huddle together Tues. Jan. 7, 2014, at the Lakeview Marina in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Swans huddle together Tues. Jan. 7, 2014, at the Lakeview Marina in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 A curious deer takes a look at the Windsor Star photographer on Tues. Jan. 7, 2014, at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A curious deer takes a look at the Windsor Star photographer on Tues. Jan. 7, 2014, at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 A deer walks in deep snow on a freezing Tues. Jan. 7, 2014, at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A deer walks in deep snow on a freezing Tues. Jan. 7, 2014, at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 A deer walks in deep snow Tues. Jan. 7, 2014, at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A deer walks in deep snow Tues. Jan. 7, 2014, at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

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Stacey MacKinnon, a local nurse collected more than 500 pairs of shoes in the Windsor area and will be travelling to Ghana with some Rotarians to hand them out. She poses Wed. Jan. 8, 2014, at her Windsor, Ont. residence.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Stacey MacKinnon, a local nurse collected more than 500 pairs of shoes in the Windsor area and will be travelling to Ghana with some Rotarians to hand them out. She poses Wed. Jan. 8, 2014, at her Windsor, Ont. residence. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle's Ben Hanus, right, is checked by Ryan Fraser of the Predators at the Vollmer Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle’s Ben Hanus, right, is checked by Ryan Fraser of the Predators at the Vollmer Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle's Nathan Savage, left, goes airborne after colliding with Cleo Gubbles of the Predators at the Vollmer Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle’s Nathan Savage, left, goes airborne after colliding with Cleo Gubbles of the Predators at the Vollmer Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle's Nathan Savage, left, goes airborne after colliding with Cleo Gubbles of the Predators at the Vollmer Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle’s Nathan Savage, left, goes airborne after colliding with Cleo Gubbles of the Predators at the Vollmer Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle's Devon Paliani, left, looks to clear a loose puck as goaltender Cameron Zanussi makes a save on Austin Fetterlyof the Predators at the Vollmer Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle’s Devon Paliani, left, looks to clear a loose puck as goaltender Cameron Zanussi makes a save on Austin Fetterlyof the Predators at the Vollmer Centre. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 

Firefighters help an elderly resident leave Brouillette Manor in a wheelchair on Jan. 8, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Firefighters help an elderly resident leave Brouillette Manor in a wheelchair on Jan. 8, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Firefighters help to move a senior resident of Brouillette Manor in Tecumseh, Ont. on Jan. 8, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Firefighters help to move a senior resident of Brouillette Manor in Tecumseh, Ont. on Jan. 8, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

A Tecumseh firefighter loads an elderly resident of Brouillette Manor into a school bus on Jan. 8, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

A Tecumseh firefighter loads an elderly resident of Brouillette Manor into a school bus on Jan. 8, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Local ballet dancer Erica Souilliere, centre, smiles while participating in Canada's National Ballet School audition tour sponsored by Sun Life at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program -- 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Local ballet dancer Erica Souilliere, centre, smiles while participating in Canada’s National Ballet School audition tour sponsored by Sun Life at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program — 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Ashleigh Powell from Canada's National Ballet School, inspects the technique of a local ballet dancer during the national audition tour sponsored by Sun Life, at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program -- 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Ashleigh Powell from Canada’s National Ballet School, inspects the technique of a local ballet dancer during the national audition tour sponsored by Sun Life, at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program — 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Local ballet dancers participate in Canada's National Ballet School audition tour sponsored by Sun Life at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program -- 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Local ballet dancers participate in Canada’s National Ballet School audition tour sponsored by Sun Life at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program — 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A local ballet dancer participates in Canada's National Ballet School audition tour sponsored by Sun Life at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program -- 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A local ballet dancer participates in Canada’s National Ballet School audition tour sponsored by Sun Life at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program — 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Local ballet dancers participate in Canada's National Ballet School audition tour sponsored by Sun Life at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program -- 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Local ballet dancers participate in Canada’s National Ballet School audition tour sponsored by Sun Life at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program — 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 

Staff of Brouillette Manor prepare to follow residents being transferred to the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Tecumseh on Jan. 8, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Staff of Brouillette Manor prepare to follow residents being transferred to the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Tecumseh on Jan. 8, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

 Christopher Pressey, left, Luke Piskovic and Chris Ryan during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The three are representing Christopher Pressey Design Inc., Piskey's Mobile Auto Wash & Detailing and Walkerville Brewery which are all finalists for the New Business of the Year Award.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Christopher Pressey, left, Luke Piskovic and Chris Ryan during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The three are representing Christopher Pressey Design Inc., Piskey’s Mobile Auto Wash & Detailing and Walkerville Brewery which are all finalists for the New Business of the Year Award. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Frank Burnside, left, Marty Solcz and Jeremy Berger during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The three are representing Green Processing Company Inc. and Valiant Corporation which are all finalists for the International Business Award.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Frank Burnside, left, Marty Solcz and Jeremy Berger during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The three are representing Green Processing Company Inc. and Valiant Corporation which are all finalists for the International Business Award. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Jeff Lewis, left, Patrick Strong and Jeff White during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The three are representing Just Jeff's Gourmet Express Inc., Liqui-Force Services Inc. and Strong Dental which are all finalists for the Innovation Award.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Jeff Lewis, left, Patrick Strong and Jeff White during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The three are representing Just Jeff’s Gourmet Express Inc., Liqui-Force Services Inc. and Strong Dental which are all finalists for the Innovation Award. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Dino De Simone, left, Mila Lucio and Gary Poole during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The three are representing Accucaps Industries Limited, A.P. Plasman Inc and HBPO Canada which are finalists in for the Large Company of the Year Award.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Dino De Simone, left, Mila Lucio and Gary Poole during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The three are representing Accucaps Industries Limited, A.P. Plasman Inc and HBPO Canada which are finalists in for the Large Company of the Year Award. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Marty Beneteau, Editor of the Windsor Star, speaks during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Marty Beneteau, Editor of the Windsor Star, speaks during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 

A paramedic in winter weather gear talks with firefighters at Brouillette Manor on Jan. 8, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

A paramedic in winter weather gear talks with firefighters at Brouillette Manor on Jan. 8, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

A Tecumseh firefighter loads an elderly resident of Brouillette Manor into a school bus on Jan. 8, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

A Tecumseh firefighter loads an elderly resident of Brouillette Manor into a school bus on Jan. 8, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Paul Boyko Jr. of Visions of Canada, removes soaked mats from his waterlogged office after a water pipe burst Wednesday January 8, 2014. Damage was substantial but Boyko has no time to feel sorry for himself with a full day of appointments scheduled for Thursday.  Work was already being done to the pipes and it was business as usual tomorrow. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Paul Boyko Jr. of Visions of Canada, removes soaked mats from his waterlogged office after a water pipe burst Wednesday January 8, 2014. Damage was substantial but Boyko has no time to feel sorry for himself with a full day of appointments scheduled for Thursday. Work was already being done to the pipes and it was business as usual tomorrow. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Local ballet dancers participate in Canada's National Ballet School audition tour sponsored by Sun Life at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program -- 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Local ballet dancers participate in Canada’s National Ballet School audition tour sponsored by Sun Life at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program — 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Local ballet dancers participate in Canada's National Ballet School audition tour sponsored by Sun Life at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program -- 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Local ballet dancers participate in Canada’s National Ballet School audition tour sponsored by Sun Life at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program — 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Local ballet dancers participate in Canada's National Ballet School audition tour sponsored by Sun Life, at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program -- 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Local ballet dancers participate in Canada’s National Ballet School audition tour sponsored by Sun Life, at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program — 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Ashleigh Powell from Canada's National Ballet School leads a group of local ballet dancers during the national audition tour sponsored by Sun Life,  at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program -- 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Ashleigh Powell from Canada’s National Ballet School leads a group of local ballet dancers during the national audition tour sponsored by Sun Life, at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. Up-and-coming ballet dancers from the region had an opportunity to try out for the summer school program — 150 will be chosen from across Canada. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 

With a full schedule of appointments in the books for Thursday, Paul Boyko Jr. of Visions of Canada, uses a squeegee to remove water from a broken pipe at his Park Street West storefront Wednesday January 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

With a full schedule of appointments in the books for Thursday, Paul Boyko Jr. of Visions of Canada, uses a squeegee to remove water from a broken pipe at his Park Street West storefront Wednesday January 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Barbara Iacono, right, and Mehnaz Fafat, both of Family Services Windsor-Essex, Kathy Macintyre, centre, City of Windsor social services and other community leaders applaud Windsor Fire Chief Bruce Montone after he announced the creation of a coalition to deal with hoarding issues in Windsor January 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Barbara Iacono, right, and Mehnaz Fafat, both of Family Services Windsor-Essex, Kathy Macintyre, centre, City of Windsor social services and other community leaders applaud Windsor Fire Chief Bruce Montone after he announced the creation of a coalition to deal with hoarding issues in Windsor January 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Fire Chief Bruce Montone addresses questions from the media after he announced the creation of a coalition of community leaders to deal with the hoarding issue in Windsor January 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Fire Chief Bruce Montone addresses questions from the media after he announced the creation of a coalition of community leaders to deal with the hoarding issue in Windsor January 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

City of Windsor's Bruno Cinat and several pieces of heavy machinery tackle the large task of removing piles of snow from downtown Windsor, going block by block, temporarily shutting down traffic January 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

City of Windsor’s Bruno Cinat and several pieces of heavy machinery tackle the large task of removing piles of snow from downtown Windsor, going block by block, temporarily shutting down traffic January 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

City of Windsor snow removal crews tackle downtown Windsor, going block by block with heavy equipment and Bobcats,  January 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

City of Windsor snow removal crews tackle downtown Windsor, going block by block with heavy equipment and Bobcats, January 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

City of Windsor snow removal crews tackle downtown Windsor, going block by block, shutting down traffic temporarily January 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

City of Windsor snow removal crews tackle downtown Windsor, going block by block, shutting down traffic temporarily January 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Firefighters prepare to enter an apartment building in the 600 block of Janette Avenue in Windsor, Ontario.  Careless cooking was blamed for the blaze which caused $80,000 in damages. Five people were displaced by the fire and one was treated for minor smoke inhalation.   (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Firefighters prepare to enter an apartment building in the 600 block of Janette Avenue in Windsor, Ontario. Careless cooking was blamed for the blaze which caused $80,000 in damages. Five people were displaced by the fire and one was treated for minor smoke inhalation. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Portrait of Alistair MacLeod at his office at the University of Windsor on January 8, 2014.   (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Portrait of Alistair MacLeod at his office at the University of Windsor on January 8, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Portrait of Alistair MacLeod at his office at the University of Windsor on January 8, 2014.   (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Portrait of Alistair MacLeod at his office at the University of Windsor on January 8, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Kay Douglass is photographed during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. Douglas was the winner of the Athena Award.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Kay Douglass is photographed during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. Douglas was the winner of the Athena Award. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Frank Abbruzzese, left, Brandy Vaillancourt, liza Rufo, Chris Janisse and Philip Janisse during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The five are representing AlphaKOR Group, Amica at Windsor and Windsor Chapel Funeral Homes which are finalists for the Mid-Size Company of the Year Award.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Frank Abbruzzese, left, Brandy Vaillancourt, liza Rufo, Chris Janisse and Philip Janisse during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The five are representing AlphaKOR Group, Amica at Windsor and Windsor Chapel Funeral Homes which are finalists for the Mid-Size Company of the Year Award. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Christopher Pressey, left, Luke Piskovic and Chris Ryan during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The three are representing Christopher Pressey Design Inc., Piskey's Mobile Auto Wash & Detailing and Walkerville Brewery which are all finalists for the New Business of the Year Award.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Christopher Pressey, left, Luke Piskovic and Chris Ryan during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The three are representing Christopher Pressey Design Inc., Piskey’s Mobile Auto Wash & Detailing and Walkerville Brewery which are all finalists for the New Business of the Year Award. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Thomas O'Brien, left,  Katy O'Brien, Keith Andrews, Pina Ciotoli and Andriano Ciotoli during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The five are representing Cooper's Hawk Vineyards LP, The City Grill/ LeV3L Vodka Emporium/Bull and Barrel Urban Saloon and WindsorEats.com which are all finalists for the Tourism & Hospitality Award.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Thomas O’Brien, left, Katy O’Brien, Keith Andrews, Pina Ciotoli and Andriano Ciotoli during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The five are representing Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards LP, The City Grill/ LeV3L Vodka Emporium/Bull and Barrel Urban Saloon and WindsorEats.com which are all finalists for the Tourism & Hospitality Award. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Brett McPhail, left, Andrew Cruickshanks and Matthew Baird  during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The three are representing Brave Control Solutions Inc., Crozier Baird - Engineers, Planners, Architects and De Angelis Construction Inc. which are all finalists for the Small Company of the Year Award.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brett McPhail, left, Andrew Cruickshanks and Matthew Baird during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The three are representing Brave Control Solutions Inc., Crozier Baird – Engineers, Planners, Architects and De Angelis Construction Inc. which are all finalists for the Small Company of the Year Award. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Sarah Davidson, left, Nour Hachem and Eric Kukucka during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The three are finalists for the Rising Leader of the Year Award.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Sarah Davidson, left, Nour Hachem and Eric Kukucka during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The three are finalists for the Rising Leader of the Year Award. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Lora Crestan, left, Peter Hrastovec and Margaret Corio during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The three are finalists for the Professional of the Year Award.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Lora Crestan, left, Peter Hrastovec and Margaret Corio during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The three are finalists for the Professional of the Year Award. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Marco Maggio left, and Theresa Reaume during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. Ken Gascoigne, Vito Maggio and Theresa Reaume are nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year Award.                       (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Marco Maggio left, and Theresa Reaume during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. Ken Gascoigne, Vito Maggio and Theresa Reaume are nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year Award. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Matt Marchand speaks during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Matt Marchand speaks during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Yvonne Pilon kicks off a press conference by the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce about the finalists for the 2014 Business Excellence Awards. Photographed at The Windsor Star News Cafe on Jan. 8, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Yvonne Pilon kicks off a press conference by the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce about the finalists for the 2014 Business Excellence Awards. Photographed at The Windsor Star News Cafe on Jan. 8, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

 Marty Beneteau, Editor of the Windsor Star, speaks during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Marty Beneteau, Editor of the Windsor Star, speaks during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brent Allen, left, and Rick Thrasher during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The pair are representing Green Shield Canada which was the winner of the Believe Windsor Essex Award.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brent Allen, left, and Rick Thrasher during the announcement of the nominees for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Windsor Star News Cafe in Windsor on Wednesday, January 8, 2013. The pair are representing Green Shield Canada which was the winner of the Believe Windsor Essex Award. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 

 


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