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Windsor Weekend In Pictures: August 8-9, 2015

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The Logsdon family from Amherstburg got prime seating to hear the musicians at the Kingsville Folk Music Festival on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. (Dane Wanniarachige/The Windsor Star)

The Logsdon family from Amherstburg got prime seating to hear the musicians at the Kingsville Folk Music Festival on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. (Dane Wanniarachige/The Windsor Star)

Members the Emerald Isle Dance Society perform in front of the St. Angela Merici Church for the 28th annual St. Angela Merici street festival, Sunday, August 9, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Members the Emerald Isle Dance Society perform in front of the St. Angela Merici Church for the 28th annual St. Angela Merici street festival, Sunday, August 9, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Chloe McKane, a member of the Emerald Isle Dance Society, performs in front of the St. Angela Merici Church for the 28th annual St. Angela Merici street festival, Sunday, August 9, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Chloe McKane, a member of the Emerald Isle Dance Society, performs in front of the St. Angela Merici Church for the 28th annual St. Angela Merici street festival, Sunday, August 9, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Friends and family watch as Russel St. Pierre, 90, a Second World War veteran who was training to be a navigator in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the war, takes a ride in a North American Harvard at the Windsor International Airport, Saturday, August 8, 2015.  St. Pierre was given the ride for his 90th birthday.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Friends and family watch as Russel St. Pierre, 90, a Second World War veteran who was training to be a navigator in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the war, takes a ride in a North American Harvard at the Windsor International Airport, Saturday, August 8, 2015. St. Pierre was given the ride for his 90th birthday. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Russel St. Pierre, 90, a Second World War veteran who was training to be a navigator in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the war, takes a ride in a North American Harvard at the Windsor International Airport, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015.  St. Pierre was given the ride for his 90th birthday.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Russel St. Pierre, 90, a Second World War veteran who was training to be a navigator in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the war, takes a ride in a North American Harvard at the Windsor International Airport, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. St. Pierre was given the ride for his 90th birthday. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Detroit's Dykes on Bikes take part in the Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade on Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Detroit’s Dykes on Bikes take part in the Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade on Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade makes its way down Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade makes its way down Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade makes its way down Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade makes its way down Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade makes its way down Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade makes its way down Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

George Boyd, left, and his friend, Tom, represent the 50+ demographic as they participate in the Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade on Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

George Boyd, left, and his friend, Tom, represent the 50+ demographic as they participate in the Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade on Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade makes its way down Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade makes its way down Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Spectators take in the Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade on Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Spectators take in the Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade on Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 Justin Holmes, centre, takes part in the Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade on Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Justin Holmes, centre, takes part in the Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade on Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jeff Coombs takes part in the Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade on Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jeff Coombs takes part in the Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade on Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade makes its way down Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade makes its way down Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade makes its way down Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Essex Pride Fest parade makes its way down Ouellette Ave., Sunday, August 9, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Calvin J, an American Field Lab, with his owner, Sarah Pelaccia-Reaume, was crowned the face of Woofa-Roo Pet Fest, at the Libro Complex, Saturday, August 8, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Calvin J, an American Field Lab, with his owner, Sarah Pelaccia-Reaume, was crowned the face of Woofa-Roo Pet Fest, at the Libro Complex, Saturday, August 8, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Semifinalists in the Be the Face of Woofa-Roo Pet Fest, Mila, left, a three-legged Retriever mix, and Theo, an English Bulldog, sit on stage at the announcement of the contest winner at the Libro Complex, Saturday, August 8, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Semifinalists in the Be the Face of Woofa-Roo Pet Fest, Mila, left, a three-legged Retriever mix, and Theo, an English Bulldog, sit on stage at the announcement of the contest winner at the Libro Complex, Saturday, August 8, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Semifinalist in the Be the Face of Woofa-Roo Pet Fest, Theo, an English Bulldog, waits to take the stage at the Libro Complex, Saturday, August 8, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Semifinalist in the Be the Face of Woofa-Roo Pet Fest, Theo, an English Bulldog, waits to take the stage at the Libro Complex, Saturday, August 8, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Snickers, a Chocolate Lab, takes part in the Dockdogs competition at Woofa-Roo Pet Fest at the Libro Complex, Saturday, August 8, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Snickers, a Chocolate Lab, takes part in the Dockdogs competition at Woofa-Roo Pet Fest at the Libro Complex, Saturday, August 8, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jam, a Golden Retriever, takes part in the Dockdogs competition at Woofa-Roo Pet Fest at the Libro Complex, Saturday, August 8, 2015.     (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jam, a Golden Retriever, takes part in the Dockdogs competition at Woofa-Roo Pet Fest at the Libro Complex, Saturday, August 8, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Michelle Machicek and Danny Alvar take in the tunes and relaxed atmosphere at Lakeside Park during the Kingsville Folk Music Fest on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. (Dane Wanniarachige/The Windsor Star)

Michelle Machicek and Danny Alvar take in the tunes and relaxed atmosphere at Lakeside Park during the Kingsville Folk Music Fest on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. (Dane Wanniarachige/The Windsor Star)

Canadian band The Bombadils get the crowd moving with fun and upbeat Irish folk jams at the second annual Kingsville Folk Music Festival on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. (Dane Wanniarachige/The Windsor Star)

Canadian band The Bombadils get the crowd moving with fun and upbeat Irish folk jams at the second annual Kingsville Folk Music Festival on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. (Dane Wanniarachige/The Windsor Star)

From left to right, Amanda Oliveira, Tazdia Burnett, Melissa Swetech and Heidi Duzianiec team up before the Walkerville Brewery Craft Draft 5K run on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. (Dane Wanniarachige/The Windsor Star)

From left to right, Amanda Oliveira, Tazdia Burnett, Melissa Swetech and Heidi Duzianiec team up before the Walkerville Brewery Craft Draft 5K run on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. (Dane Wanniarachige/The Windsor Star)



Windsor In Pictures: August 10, 2015

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Street Car No. 351, which once operated on the streets and avenues of Windsor, is transported back to The Junction Monday August 10, 2015.  The historic street car was located by Bernard Drouillard, right, and it was purchased by George Sofos, left, and Van Niforos (not shown) owners of The Junction. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Street Car No. 351, which once operated on the streets and avenues of Windsor, is transported back to The Junction Monday August 10, 2015. The historic street car was located by Bernard Drouillard, right, and it was purchased by George Sofos, left, and Van Niforos (not shown) owners of The Junction. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A firefighter-filled funeral procession carries the body of Tecumseh Fire deputy chief Art Lounsbury along Banwell Road in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A firefighter-filled funeral procession carries the body of Tecumseh Fire deputy chief Art Lounsbury along Banwell Road in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A firefighter-filled funeral procession carries the body of Tecumseh Fire deputy chief Art Lounsbury along Banwell Road in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A firefighter-filled funeral procession carries the body of Tecumseh Fire deputy chief Art Lounsbury along Banwell Road in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A firefighter-filled funeral procession carries the body of Tecumseh Fire deputy chief Art Lounsbury along Banwell Road in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A firefighter-filled funeral procession carries the body of Tecumseh Fire deputy chief Art Lounsbury along Banwell Road in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Jeff Gravel is shown at the Royal Canadian Legion, Ambassador Branch 143 on Marentette Ave. in Windsor, ON. on Monday, August 10, 2015. He is trying to attracted members to the declining ranks of the Legion. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jeff Gravel is shown at the Royal Canadian Legion, Ambassador Branch 143 on Marentette Ave. in Windsor, ON. on Monday, August 10, 2015. He is trying to attracted members to the declining ranks of the Legion. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Jeff Gravel is shown at the Royal Canadian Legion, Ambassador Branch 143 on Marentette Ave. in Windsor, ON. on Monday, August 10, 2015. He is trying to attracted members to the declining ranks of the Legion. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jeff Gravel is shown at the Royal Canadian Legion, Ambassador Branch 143 on Marentette Ave. in Windsor, ON. on Monday, August 10, 2015. He is trying to attracted members to the declining ranks of the Legion. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

People gathered all around the former General Motors plant in Windsor, ON. on Monday, August 10, 2015, waiting for the implosion of the huge smokestack. After three separate attempts the stack didn't budge. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

People gathered all around the former General Motors plant in Windsor, ON. on Monday, August 10, 2015, waiting for the implosion of the huge smokestack. After three separate attempts the stack didn’t budge. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Cheri Bornais and her daughter Sophie, 9, are shown at the intersection of Dominion Blvd. and Labelle St. in South Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. They were almost hit by a car that jump a curb recently  while they were walking in the area. The family says it has become a dangerous intersection. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Cheri Bornais and her daughter Sophie, 9, are shown at the intersection of Dominion Blvd. and Labelle St. in South Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. They were almost hit by a car that jump a curb recently while they were walking in the area. The family says it has become a dangerous intersection. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A firefighter-filled funeral procession carries the body of Tecumseh Fire deputy chief Art Lounsbury along Banwell Road in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A firefighter-filled funeral procession carries the body of Tecumseh Fire deputy chief Art Lounsbury along Banwell Road in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A firefighter-filled funeral procession carries the body of Tecumseh Fire deputy chief Art Lounsbury along Banwell Road in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A firefighter-filled funeral procession carries the body of Tecumseh Fire deputy chief Art Lounsbury along Banwell Road in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A tower at the former GM transmission plant remains standing after an explosion failed to bring it down in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A tower at the former GM transmission plant remains standing after an explosion failed to bring it down in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A crowd gathers to watch an implosion at the former GM transmission plant in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Although some explosives went off the tower failed to fall.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A crowd gathers to watch an implosion at the former GM transmission plant in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Although some explosives went off the tower failed to fall. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A demolition crew ponders their next move after an attempted implosion failed to bring down a tower at the former GM transmission plant in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A demolition crew ponders their next move after an attempted implosion failed to bring down a tower at the former GM transmission plant in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 A tower at the former GM transmission plant remains standing after an explosion failed to bring it down in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A tower at the former GM transmission plant remains standing after an explosion failed to bring it down in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A crowd gathers to watch an implosion at the former GM transmission plant in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Although some explosives went off the tower failed to fall.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A crowd gathers to watch an implosion at the former GM transmission plant in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Although some explosives went off the tower failed to fall. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 A tower at the former GM transmission plant remains standing after an explosion failed to bring it down in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A tower at the former GM transmission plant remains standing after an explosion failed to bring it down in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 A tower at the former GM transmission plant remains standing after an explosion failed to bring it down in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A tower at the former GM transmission plant remains standing after an explosion failed to bring it down in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A demolition crew ponders their next move after an attempted implosion failed to bring down a tower at the former GM transmission plant in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A demolition crew ponders their next move after an attempted implosion failed to bring down a tower at the former GM transmission plant in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 A tower at the former GM transmission plant remains standing after an explosion failed to bring it down in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A tower at the former GM transmission plant remains standing after an explosion failed to bring it down in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A demolition crew ponders their next move after an attempted implosion failed to bring down a tower at the former GM transmission plant in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A demolition crew ponders their next move after an attempted implosion failed to bring down a tower at the former GM transmission plant in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A firefighter looks over the damage to a Transit Windsor bus after it collided with a car at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A firefighter looks over the damage to a Transit Windsor bus after it collided with a car at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A Transit Windsor bus driver talks to a supervisor after his bus was involved in an accident with a car at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A Transit Windsor bus driver talks to a supervisor after his bus was involved in an accident with a car at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

EMS and firefighters work to remove one of two victims in a car that was involved in a collision with a Transit Windsor bus at he Corner of Erie Street and Goyeau Street in Windsor on Monday, August 10, 2015. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Street Car No. 351, which once operated on the streets and avenues of Windsor, is transported back to The Junction Monday August 10, 2015.  The historic street car was located by Bernard Drouillard and it was purchased by owners of The Junction. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Street Car No. 351, which once operated on the streets and avenues of Windsor, is transported back to The Junction Monday August 10, 2015. The historic street car was located by Bernard Drouillard and it was purchased by owners of The Junction. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Street Car No. 351, which once operated on the streets and avenues of Windsor, is transported back to The Junction by workers Monday August 10, 2015.  The historic street car was located by Bernard Drouillard and it was purchased by owners of The Junction. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Street Car No. 351, which once operated on the streets and avenues of Windsor, is transported back to The Junction by workers Monday August 10, 2015. The historic street car was located by Bernard Drouillard and it was purchased by owners of The Junction. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Street Car No. 351, which once operated on the streets and avenues of Windsor, is transported back to The Junction Monday August 10, 2015.  The historic street car was located by Bernard Drouillard, left, and it was purchased by George Sofos, right, and Van Niforos (not shown) owners of The Junction. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Street Car No. 351, which once operated on the streets and avenues of Windsor, is transported back to The Junction Monday August 10, 2015. The historic street car was located by Bernard Drouillard, left, and it was purchased by George Sofos, right, and Van Niforos (not shown) owners of The Junction. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

John Papagelakis, left, and June Bisetto, both workers a Ten Friends Diner, display some of the vandalism to their community garden where pumpkins were needlessly damaged Monday August 10, 2015. Vegetables from the garden help support the diner and donation programs for the needy. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

John Papagelakis, left, and June Bisetto, both workers a Ten Friends Diner, display some of the vandalism to their community garden where pumpkins were needlessly damaged Monday August 10, 2015. Vegetables from the garden help support the diner and donation programs for the needy. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Street Car No. 351, which once operated on the streets and avenues of Windsor, is transported back to The Junction Monday August 10, 2015.  The historic street car was located by Bernard Drouillard and it was purchased by owners of The Junction. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Street Car No. 351, which once operated on the streets and avenues of Windsor, is transported back to The Junction Monday August 10, 2015. The historic street car was located by Bernard Drouillard and it was purchased by owners of The Junction. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)


Windsor In Pictures: August 11, 2015

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Audrey Festeryga, Liberal candidate for the federal riding of Essex speaks to Carlos Teves, 78, while campaigning door to door on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, in Harrow, ON. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Audrey Festeryga, Liberal candidate for the federal riding of Essex speaks to Carlos Teves, 78, while campaigning door to door on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, in Harrow, ON. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters, Windsor Police and Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics at the scene of a collision involving a school bus and a GMC van on Huron Church Road at Malden Road August 11, 2015.  Three were sent to hospital, non life threatening injuries, and northbound traffic was a mess until the wreck could be towed away. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters, Windsor Police and Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics at the scene of a collision involving a school bus and a GMC van on Huron Church Road at Malden Road August 11, 2015. Three were sent to hospital, non life threatening injuries, and northbound traffic was a mess until the wreck could be towed away. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters, Windsor Police and Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics at the scene of a collision involving a school bus and a GMC van on Huron Church Road at Malden Road August 11, 2015.  Three were sent to hospital, non life threatening injuries, and northbound traffic was a mess until the wreck could be towed away. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters, Windsor Police and Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics at the scene of a collision involving a school bus and a GMC van on Huron Church Road at Malden Road August 11, 2015. Three were sent to hospital, non life threatening injuries, and northbound traffic was a mess until the wreck could be towed away. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

NDP candidate Tracey Ramsey knocks on doors  in Lakeshore while campaigning on Tuesday, August 11, 2015.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

NDP candidate Tracey Ramsey knocks on doors in Lakeshore while campaigning on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

NDP candidate Tracey Ramsey knocks on doors  in Lakeshore while campaigning on Tuesday, August 11, 2015.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

NDP candidate Tracey Ramsey knocks on doors in Lakeshore while campaigning on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Oliver Swainson is photographed in front of the City Cyclery in Windsor on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Swainson is one of the creators of a Facebook page dedicated to helping people find their stolen bikes.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Oliver Swainson is photographed in front of the City Cyclery in Windsor on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Swainson is one of the creators of a Facebook page dedicated to helping people find their stolen bikes. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Associate Dean Gerry Cooper at the Schulich School of Medicine in Windsor on Tuesday, August 11, 2015.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Associate Dean Gerry Cooper at the Schulich School of Medicine in Windsor on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Oliver Swainson, from the City Cyclery in Windsor on Tuesday, August 11, 2015,  is one of the creators of a Facebook page dedicated to helping people find their stolen bikes.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Oliver Swainson, from the City Cyclery in Windsor on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, is one of the creators of a Facebook page dedicated to helping people find their stolen bikes. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

NDP candidate Tracey Ramsey knocks on doors  in Lakeshore while campaigning on Tuesday, August 11, 2015.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

NDP candidate Tracey Ramsey knocks on doors in Lakeshore while campaigning on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Says Michele Bowman: “I make it all myself. Everything has to be from scratch. It makes a difference in the flavour.” (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Says Michele Bowman: “I make it all myself. Everything has to be from scratch. It makes a difference in the flavour.”
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Ice cream sandwiches have proven to be a hot seller. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Ice cream sandwiches have proven to be a hot seller. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Custom plates are ready to go. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Custom plates are ready to go. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Ice cream sandwiches have proven to be a hot seller. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Ice cream sandwiches have proven to be a hot seller. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Bakers work hard in the The Little White Kitchen in Walkerville. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Bakers work hard in the The Little White Kitchen in Walkerville. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Chef Antonia Maceroni cuts prosciutto and figs. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

Chef Antonia Maceroni cuts prosciutto and figs. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

Party host Giselle Luck, left, checks over the figs and prosciutto created by chef Antonia Maceroni, right. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

Party host Giselle Luck, left, checks over the figs and prosciutto created by chef Antonia Maceroni, right. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

Solange Rennie, left, and Kayl Herman assist chef Antonia Maceroni, right, with Italian aperitifs during a party hosted by Giselle and Darren Luck recently. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

Solange Rennie, left, and Kayl Herman assist chef Antonia Maceroni, right, with Italian aperitifs during a party hosted by Giselle and Darren Luck recently. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)


Windsor In Pictures: August 12, 2015

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Brooke MacKinnon hits a shot during the Jamieson Golf Tour at Ambassador Golf Club Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brooke MacKinnon hits a shot during the Jamieson Golf Tour at Ambassador Golf Club Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Daulton Smith, 14, of Cottam rides the flowrider at the  Adventure Bay Family Water Park in Windsor, Ont., on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. The budget to run the facility has been significantly higher than originally anticipated. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Daulton Smith, 14, of Cottam rides the flowrider at the Adventure Bay Family Water Park in Windsor, Ont., on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. The budget to run the facility has been significantly higher than originally anticipated. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Melanie Burgess hits a shot during the Jamieson Golf Tour at Ambassador Golf Club Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Melanie Burgess hits a shot during the Jamieson Golf Tour at Ambassador Golf Club Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

April Lesperance hits a shot during the Jamieson Golf Tour at Ambassador Golf Club Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

April Lesperance hits a shot during the Jamieson Golf Tour at Ambassador Golf Club Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A section of the  Adventure Bay Family Water Park in Windsor, ON. is shown on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. The budget to run the facility has been significantly higher than originally anticipated.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A section of the Adventure Bay Family Water Park in Windsor, ON. is shown on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. The budget to run the facility has been significantly higher than originally anticipated. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Lawyer Sharon Strosberg talks with Stan lawton outside Superior Court in Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Lawyer Sharon Strosberg talks with Stan lawton outside Superior Court in Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Dee and Stan Lawton leave Superior Court in Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Dee and Stan Lawton leave Superior Court in Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Lawyer Sharon Strosberg, left, hugs Dee Lawton as Stan Lawton looks on outside Superior Court in Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Lawyer Sharon Strosberg, left, hugs Dee Lawton as Stan Lawton looks on outside Superior Court in Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Fatal fire scene at 1407 and 1403 Aubin Road. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Fatal fire scene at 1407 and 1403 Aubin Road. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Constable Mike Akpata at scene of fatal fire. Windsor Police have not confirmed the name or the gender of person who died in a fire at 1407 Aubin Road. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Constable Mike Akpata at scene of fatal fire. Windsor Police have not confirmed the name or the gender of person who died in a fire at 1407 Aubin Road. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police fire investigators Constable Greg Meloche, left, and Constable Mike Akpata, right, assist coroner Dr. Marven Oxley at 1407 Aubin Road, Tuesday August 12, 2015. Windsor Police have not released the name or gender of the deceased following a fire overnight. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police fire investigators Constable Greg Meloche, left, and Constable Mike Akpata, right, assist coroner Dr. Marven Oxley at 1407 Aubin Road, Tuesday August 12, 2015. Windsor Police have not released the name or gender of the deceased following a fire overnight. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Coronor Dr. Marven Oxley assists Windsor Police investigators at 1407 Aubin Road, Tuesday August 12, 2015. Windsor Police have not released the name or gender of the deceased following a fire. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Coronor Dr. Marven Oxley assists Windsor Police investigators at 1407 Aubin Road, Tuesday August 12, 2015. Windsor Police have not released the name or gender of the deceased following a fire. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police and Windsor Fire Services investigators at 1407 Aubin Road, Tuesday August 12, 2015. Windsor Police have not released the name or gender of the deceased following a fire overnight. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police and Windsor Fire Services investigators at 1407 Aubin Road, Tuesday August 12, 2015. Windsor Police have not released the name or gender of the deceased following a fire overnight. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Windsor Police fire investigators Const. Mike Akpata and Greg Meloche at 1407 Aubin Road, Tuesday August 12, 2015. Windsor Police have not released the name or gender of the deceased following a fire overnight. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police fire investigators Const. Mike Akpata and Greg Meloche at 1407 Aubin Road, Tuesday August 12, 2015. Windsor Police have not released the name or gender of the deceased following a fire overnight. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Shari Cunningham, left, Janice Kaffer, Anita Imperiolli, Teresa Silvestri and Marie Campagna, right, prepare to cut the ribbon and enjoy a cup of coffee at In Honour Cafe located in Dr. Y. Emara Centre for Healthy Aging and Mobility at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare on Prince Road. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Shari Cunningham, left, Janice Kaffer, Anita Imperiolli, Teresa Silvestri and Marie Campagna, right, prepare to cut the ribbon and enjoy a cup of coffee at In Honour Cafe located in Dr. Y. Emara Centre for Healthy Aging and Mobility at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare on Prince Road. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Constable Shannon Tennant, Windsor Police marine unit at Lakeview Park Marina. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Constable Shannon Tennant, Windsor Police marine unit at Lakeview Park Marina. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Constable Shannon Tennant, Windsor Police marine unit, holds the new radio in his left hand at Lakeview Park Marina. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Constable Shannon Tennant, Windsor Police marine unit, holds the new radio in his left hand at Lakeview Park Marina. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police officers Greg Meloche and Mike Akpata on the scene of a house fire in the 1400 block of Aubin Road on August 12, 2015. (Nick Brancaccio/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police officers Greg Meloche and Mike Akpata on the scene of a house fire in the 1400 block of Aubin Road on August 12, 2015. (Nick Brancaccio/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor police investigator on the scene of a house fire in the 1400 block of Aubin Road. (Nick Brancaccio/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor police investigator on the scene of a house fire in the 1400 block of Aubin Road. (Nick Brancaccio/The Windsor Star)


Windsor In Pictures: August 13, 2015

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Tina Gatt, left, manager of community development with Windsor-Essex Children's Aid Society, speaks with CAS driver Bernie Howe Thursday August 12, 2015. CAS officials are looking for more drivers for their programs and access visits. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Tina Gatt, left, manager of community development with Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society, speaks with CAS driver Bernie Howe Thursday August 12, 2015. CAS officials are looking for more drivers for their programs and access visits. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Roger Penske and Sam Hornish Jr. (right) chat after a dream cruise by Penske drivers in 16 pace cars which represented the 16 Indianapolis 500 victories for Penske drivers on Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak on Thursday, August 13, 2015.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Roger Penske and Sam Hornish Jr. (right) chat after a dream cruise by Penske drivers in 16 pace cars which represented the 16 Indianapolis 500 victories for Penske drivers on Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak on Thursday, August 13, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

David Younan works with a physiotherapist at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital in Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

David Younan works with a physiotherapist at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital in Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

David Younan works with a physiotherapist at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital in Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

David Younan works with a physiotherapist at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital in Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 

Ontario's sixth "Canadian Cannabis Clinic" will open up at the Med-Cen Centre at 1833 Turner Road in Windsor, sometime in September. The exterior of the clinic is shown on Thursday, August 13, 2015. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ontario’s sixth “Canadian Cannabis Clinic” will open up at the Med-Cen Centre at 1833 Turner Road in Windsor, sometime in September. The exterior of the clinic is shown on Thursday, August 13, 2015. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

David Younan works with a physiotherapist at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital in Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

David Younan works with a physiotherapist at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital in Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

David Younan works with a physiotherapist at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital in Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

David Younan works with a physiotherapist at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital in Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

David Younan works with a physiotherapist at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital in Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

David Younan works with a physiotherapist at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital in Windsor on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

LAVAL International employee Chris Brockman covers company president Jonathon Azzopardi with mayonnaise in a fundraiser benefiting United Way Windsor-Essex County on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2015. Employees participated in a food auction where they purchased food items to dump on Azzopardi and LAVAL International's accounting manager Grant Maguire.  (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

LAVAL International employee Chris Brockman covers company president Jonathon Azzopardi with mayonnaise in a fundraiser benefiting United Way Windsor-Essex County on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2015. Employees participated in a food auction where they purchased food items to dump on Azzopardi and LAVAL International’s accounting manager Grant Maguire. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

A LAVAL International employee covers accounting manager Grant Maguire with mayonnaise in a fundraiser benefiting United Way Windsor-Essex County on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2015. Employees participated in a food auction where they purchased food items to dump on Maguire and LAVAL International's president Jonathon Azzopardi.  (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

A LAVAL International employee covers accounting manager Grant Maguire with mayonnaise in a fundraiser benefiting United Way Windsor-Essex County on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2015. Employees participated in a food auction where they purchased food items to dump on Maguire and LAVAL International’s president Jonathon Azzopardi. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Grant Maguire, accounting manager at LAVAL International, wipes whipped cream out of his eyes during a fundraiser benefiting United Way Windsor-Essex County on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2015. Employees participated in a food auction where they purchased food items to dump on Maguire and LAVAL International's president Jonathon Azzopardi.  (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Spitfires Luke Kirwan pours Jell-O on LAVAL International president Jonathon Azzopardi in a fundraiser benefiting United Way Windsor-Essex County on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2015.  (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Spitfires Luke Kirwan pours Jell-O on LAVAL International president Jonathon Azzopardi in a fundraiser benefiting United Way Windsor-Essex County on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2015. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

A LAVAL International employee cracks an egg on the head of LAVAL president Jonathon Azzopardi in a fundraiser benefiting United Way Windsor-Essex County on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2015. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

A LAVAL International employee cracks an egg on the head of LAVAL president Jonathon Azzopardi in a fundraiser benefiting United Way Windsor-Essex County on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2015. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Spitfires Luke Kirwan pours sunflower oil on LAVAL International president Jonathon Azzopardi in a fundraiser benefiting United Way Windsor-Essex County on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2015. LAVAL employees participated in a food auction where they purchased food items to dump on Azzopardi and LAVAL International's accounting manager Grant Maguire.  (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Spitfires Luke Kirwan pours sunflower oil on LAVAL International president Jonathon Azzopardi in a fundraiser benefiting United Way Windsor-Essex County on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2015. LAVAL employees participated in a food auction where they purchased food items to dump on Azzopardi and LAVAL International’s accounting manager Grant Maguire. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Jonathon Azzopardi, president of LAVAL International in Maidstone, Ont., gets covered with feathers in a fundraiser benefiting United Way Windsor-Essex County on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2015. Employees participated in a food auction where they purchased food items to dump on Azzopardi and LAVAL International's accounting manager Grant Maguire.  (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Jonathon Azzopardi, president of LAVAL International in Maidstone, Ont., gets covered with feathers in a fundraiser benefiting United Way Windsor-Essex County on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2015. Employees participated in a food auction where they purchased food items to dump on Azzopardi and LAVAL International’s accounting manager Grant Maguire. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Windsor-Essex Children's Aid Society driver Bernie Howe Thursday August 12, 2015. CAS officials are looking for more drivers for their programs and access visits. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society driver Bernie Howe Thursday August 12, 2015. CAS officials are looking for more drivers for their programs and access visits. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mayor Drew Dilkens, left, EnWin's Grant Switzer, Garry Rossi and Kelly Peters, right, pose outside the Windsor Utilities Commission's Albert J. Brian pumping station on Wyandotte Street East Thursday August 12, 2015. EnWin and WUC were honoured with industry awards for innovative technology while delivering water to their customers. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mayor Drew Dilkens, left, EnWin’s Grant Switzer, Garry Rossi and Kelly Peters, right, pose outside the Windsor Utilities Commission’s Albert J. Brian pumping station on Wyandotte Street East Thursday August 12, 2015. EnWin and WUC were honoured with industry awards for innovative technology while delivering water to their customers. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A.H. Weeks Water Treatment plant workers Andre Gagnon, left, Dennis Meyer and Wayne White and their co-workers were honoured with EnWin Gold Star Certificates by Garry Rossi, EnWin director of water production, Thursday August 12, 2015. The Windsor Utilities Commission and EnWin were recently given industry awards for their innovative approach in water technology. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A.H. Weeks Water Treatment plant workers Andre Gagnon, left, Dennis Meyer and Wayne White and their co-workers were honoured with EnWin Gold Star Certificates by Garry Rossi, EnWin director of water production, Thursday August 12, 2015. The Windsor Utilities Commission and EnWin were recently given industry awards for their innovative approach in water technology. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)


Windsor In Pictures: Friday, Aug. 14, 2015

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Cindy Allan, a regular user of the Windsor Public Library's Seminole branch is shown at the location on Thursday, August 13, 2015. She is delighted that the branch will not be closing.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Cindy Allan, a regular user of the Windsor Public Library’s Seminole branch is shown at the location on Thursday, August 13, 2015. She is delighted that the branch will not be closing. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Nicole Langlois-Hutchison, left, general sales manager at Essex Countryside, a member of the Rafih Auto Group, checks in with Kyle Klay of STC Construction on a major expansion project underway at the Talbot Road auto dealership, Thursday August 13, 2015.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Nicole Langlois-Hutchison, left, general sales manager at Essex Countryside, a member of the Rafih Auto Group, checks in with Kyle Klay of STC Construction on a major expansion project underway at the Talbot Road auto dealership, Thursday August 13, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Volkswagen of Windsor general manager Erin Revenberg is photographed in front of what will soon be their new location on Tecumseh Road East in Windsor on Friday, August 14, 2015.                        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Volkswagen of Windsor general manager Erin Revenberg is photographed in front of what will soon be their new location on Tecumseh Road East in Windsor on Friday, August 14, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Bat Girl Lisa Murray flies into Caesars Windsor for an appearance at Windsor ComiCon Friday August 14, 2015. Crowds approaching 5,000 are expected as various guests make the rounds over the weekend at Caesars Windsor. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Bat Girl Lisa Murray flies into Caesars Windsor for an appearance at Windsor ComiCon Friday August 14, 2015. Crowds approaching 5,000 are expected as various guests make the rounds over the weekend at Caesars Windsor. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz believes another door will open for him in the future. Horwitz announced he is not running the Conservative Party during a press conference on Ouellette Avenue, Friday August 14, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz believes another door will open for him in the future. Horwitz announced he is not running the Conservative Party during a press conference on Ouellette Avenue, Friday August 14, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz believes another door will open for him as he announces he is not running the Conservative Party during a press conference on Ouellette Avenue, Friday August 14, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz believes another door will open for him as he announces he is not running the Conservative Party during a press conference on Ouellette Avenue, Friday August 14, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz believes another door will open for him in the future. Horwitz announced he is not running the Conservative Party during a press conference on Ouellette Avenue, Friday August 14, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz believes another door will open for him in the future. Horwitz announced he is not running the Conservative Party during a press conference on Ouellette Avenue, Friday August 14, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Kobbler Jay (professional busker Jason Henderson) prepares to eat fire in The Star's News Cafe on Aug. 14, 2015. (Dylan Kristy / The Windsor Star)

Kobbler Jay (professional busker Jason Henderson) prepares to eat fire in The Star’s News Cafe on Aug. 14, 2015. (Dylan Kristy / The Windsor Star)

Supporters of the Great Canadian Flag Project, Monica Totten, Suzanne Allison, Randy Voakes, Michael Beale and Margo Barnet are pictured at the foot of Ouellette Avenue in Windsor on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Supporters of the Great Canadian Flag Project, Monica Totten, Suzanne Allison, Randy Voakes, Michael Beale and Margo Barnet are pictured at the foot of Ouellette Avenue in Windsor on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

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Windsor Weekend In Pictures: August 15-16, 2015

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Andrea Borja (centre) dances with the Ballet Mexicano de Montreal during Fiesta Latina in downtown Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. The traditional Mexican dancing troupe performed two shows over the weekend.                  (ALEX BROCKMAN/The Windsor Star)

Andrea Borja (centre) dances with the Ballet Mexicano de Montreal during Fiesta Latina in downtown Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. The traditional Mexican dancing troupe performed two shows over the weekend. (ALEX BROCKMAN/The Windsor Star)

Essex councillor Larry Snively stands on Concession Road 4 on August 14, 2015 where he wants the speed limit on from McCormick Side Road east to Arner changed from 80 km/h to 60 km/h. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Essex councillor Larry Snively stands on Concession Road 4 on August 14, 2015 where he wants the speed limit on from McCormick Side Road east to Arner changed from 80 km/h to 60 km/h. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Spencer Klassen, 19, has a large pumpkin he's growing for the Harrow Fair. It's at an estimated 440 pounds now and he thinks he can get it to 600 pounds by the Labour Day weekend fair. Klassen poses with the pumpkin on Friday, August 14, 2015, in Wheatley, ON. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Spencer Klassen, 19, has a large pumpkin he’s growing for the Harrow Fair. It’s at an estimated 440 pounds now and he thinks he can get it to 600 pounds by the Labour Day weekend fair. Klassen poses with the pumpkin on Friday, August 14, 2015, in Wheatley, ON. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Spencer Klassen, 19, has a large pumpkin he's growing for the Harrow Fair. It's at an estimated 440 pounds now and he thinks he can get it to 600 pounds by the Labour Day weekend fair. Klassen poses with the pumpkin on Friday, August 14, 2015, in Wheatley, ON. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Spencer Klassen, 19, has a large pumpkin he’s growing for the Harrow Fair. It’s at an estimated 440 pounds now and he thinks he can get it to 600 pounds by the Labour Day weekend fair. Klassen poses with the pumpkin on Friday, August 14, 2015, in Wheatley, ON. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Rachel Tao is preparing for a trip to Mongolia where she will compete in a worldwide chess championship. She is shown at her Windsor, ON. home on Friday, August 14, 2015. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Rachel Tao is preparing for a trip to Mongolia where she will compete in a worldwide chess championship. She is shown at her Windsor, ON. home on Friday, August 14, 2015. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Scott Savard and Dallas Cannon (right) cook up ribs and chicken for BBQ fans at Ribfest at Festival Plaza in Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Scott Savard and Dallas Cannon (right) cook up ribs and chicken for BBQ fans at Ribfest at Festival Plaza in Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

BBQ fans wait in line to try the ribs at Ribfest at Festival Plaza in Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

BBQ fans wait in line to try the ribs at Ribfest at Festival Plaza in Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

BBQ fans wait in line to try the ribs at Ribfest at Festival Plaza in Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

BBQ fans wait in line to try the ribs at Ribfest at Festival Plaza in Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A wall of t-shirts is on display during ComiCon at Caesars Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A wall of t-shirts is on display during ComiCon at Caesars Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Andrea Delmore shops for comic books during ComiCon at Caesars Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Andrea Delmore shops for comic books during ComiCon at Caesars Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Comic book fans sift through stacks of posters during ComiCon at Caesars Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Comic book fans sift through stacks of posters during ComiCon at Caesars Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

An Ironman mask is on display during ComiCon at Caesars Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

An Ironman mask is on display during ComiCon at Caesars Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Comic book fans sift through stacks of comic books during ComiCon at Caesars Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Comic book fans sift through stacks of comic books during ComiCon at Caesars Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Chris Sprouse draws during ComiCon at Caesars Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Chris Sprouse draws during ComiCon at Caesars Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Batmobile is on display during ComiCon at Caesars Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Batmobile is on display during ComiCon at Caesars Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Lizzie Steinhoff and Allison St. Martin (right) make maracas during Fiesta Latina in downtown Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Lizzie Steinhoff and Allison St. Martin (right) make maracas during Fiesta Latina in downtown Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

People stay cool in the shade while listening to music at the main stage during Fiesta Latina in downtown Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

People stay cool in the shade while listening to music at the main stage during Fiesta Latina in downtown Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Mireida Campos dances during Fiesta Latina in downtown Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Mireida Campos dances during Fiesta Latina in downtown Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Andres Salazar (right) and Mireida Campos dance during Fiesta Latina in downtown Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Andres Salazar (right) and Mireida Campos dance during Fiesta Latina in downtown Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A zumba class works out during Fiesta Latina in downtown Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A zumba class works out during Fiesta Latina in downtown Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Finalists Jay Stevens (left) and Sarah Ryrie (right) pose for a photo with current host Erika Harnish during the quest for a new Spitfires in game host at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Finalists Jay Stevens (left) and Sarah Ryrie (right) pose for a photo with current host Erika Harnish during the quest for a new Spitfires in game host at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Diocese of London opened the doors of Assumption Church for a brief three-hour open house in Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The church was closed and has not allowed the public inside since November 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Diocese of London opened the doors of Assumption Church for a brief three-hour open house in Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The church was closed and has not allowed the public inside since November 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Barbara Warner snaps a few pictures of the inside of Assumption Church after it was opened for brief three-hour open house in Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The church was closed and has not allowed the public inside since November 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Barbara Warner snaps a few pictures of the inside of Assumption Church after it was opened for brief three-hour open house in Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The church was closed and has not allowed the public inside since November 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Diocese of London opened the doors of Assumption Church for a brief three-hour open house in Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The church was closed and has not allowed the public inside since November 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Diocese of London opened the doors of Assumption Church for a brief three-hour open house in Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The church was closed and has not allowed the public inside since November 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Diocese of London opened the doors of Assumption Church for a brief three-hour open house in Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The church was closed and has not allowed the public inside since November 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Diocese of London opened the doors of Assumption Church for a brief three-hour open house in Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The church was closed and has not allowed the public inside since November 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Organist Peter St. Amour plays the pipe organ at Assumption Church after it was opened for a three-hour open house in Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The church was closed and has not allowed the public inside since November 2014.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Organist Peter St. Amour plays the pipe organ at Assumption Church after it was opened for a three-hour open house in Windsor on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The church was closed and has not allowed the public inside since November 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Christina Navarro dances with the Ballet Mexicano de Montreal during Fiesta Latina in downtown Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. The traditional Mexican dancing troupe performed two shows over the weekend.                     (ALEX BROCKMAN/The Windsor Star)

Christina Navarro dances with the Ballet Mexicano de Montreal during Fiesta Latina in downtown Windsor on Sunday, August 16, 2015. The traditional Mexican dancing troupe performed two shows over the weekend. (ALEX BROCKMAN/The Windsor Star)


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Classic cars cruise past rows of spectators up Woodward Ave. during the Woodward Dream Cruise in Royal Oak, Mch, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The Woodward Dream Cruise spans nine Metro Detroit communities and will have an expected 1.5 million visitors and over 40,000 antique and classic cars during Saturday's event. (Tanya Moutzalias/The Ann Arbor News via AP)

Classic cars cruise past rows of spectators up Woodward Ave. during the Woodward Dream Cruise in Royal Oak, Mch, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The Woodward Dream Cruise spans nine Metro Detroit communities and will have an expected 1.5 million visitors and over 40,000 antique and classic cars during Saturday’s event. (Tanya Moutzalias/The Ann Arbor News via AP)

Classic cars parked in Memorial Park in Royal Oak, Mich., are on display for cars lovers to admire during the Woodward Dream Cruise Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The Woodward Dream Cruise spans nine Metro Detroit communities and will have an expected 1.5 million visitors and 40,000 antique and classic cars for Saturday's event.(Tanya Moutzalias/The Ann Arbor News via AP)

Classic cars parked in Memorial Park in Royal Oak, Mich., are on display for cars lovers to admire during the Woodward Dream Cruise Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The Woodward Dream Cruise spans nine Metro Detroit communities and will have an expected 1.5 million visitors and 40,000 antique and classic cars for Saturday’s event.(Tanya Moutzalias/The Ann Arbor News via AP)

A classic cars cruises past rows of spectates up Woodward Ave. during the Woodward Dream Cruise in Royal Oak, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The Woodward Dream Cruise spans nine Metro Detroit communities and will have an expected 1.5 million visitors and over 40,000 antique and classic cars during Saturday's event. (Tanya Moutzalias/The Ann Arbor News via AP)

A classic cars cruises past rows of spectates up Woodward Ave. during the Woodward Dream Cruise in Royal Oak, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The Woodward Dream Cruise spans nine Metro Detroit communities and will have an expected 1.5 million visitors and over 40,000 antique and classic cars during Saturday’s event. (Tanya Moutzalias/The Ann Arbor News via AP)

People look at classic cars parked in Memorial Park during the Woodward Dream Cruise, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, in Royal Oak, Mich. (Tanya Moutzalias/The Ann Arbor News-MLive.com Detroit via AP)

People look at classic cars parked in Memorial Park during the Woodward Dream Cruise, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, in Royal Oak, Mich. (Tanya Moutzalias/The Ann Arbor News-MLive.com Detroit via AP)

Classic cars cruise down Woodward Avenue during the Woodward Dream Cruise, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, in Royal Oak, Mich. (Tanya Moutzalias/The Ann Arbor News-MLive.com Detroit via AP)

Classic cars cruise down Woodward Avenue during the Woodward Dream Cruise, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, in Royal Oak, Mich. (Tanya Moutzalias/The Ann Arbor News-MLive.com Detroit via AP)

Classic cars cruise down Woodward Avenue during the Woodward Dream Cruise, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, in Royal Oak, Mich. (Tanya Moutzalias/The Ann Arbor News-MLive.com Detroit via AP)

Classic cars cruise down Woodward Avenue during the Woodward Dream Cruise, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, in Royal Oak, Mich. (Tanya Moutzalias/The Ann Arbor News-MLive.com Detroit via AP)

Cars drive past several parked AC Cobras on Woodward near 15 Mile in Birmingham Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, during the annual Woodward Dream Cruise. (Steve Perez /Detroit News via AP)

Cars drive past several parked AC Cobras on Woodward near 15 Mile in Birmingham Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, during the annual Woodward Dream Cruise. (Steve Perez /Detroit News via AP)

An egg-shaped BMW Isetta 300 scoots along Woodward Avenue amid a sea of big metal cruisers Saturday at the 2015 Woodward Dream Cruise, between 12 and 13 mile roads in Berkley, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. (Daniel Mears/Detroit News via AP)

An egg-shaped BMW Isetta 300 scoots along Woodward Avenue amid a sea of big metal cruisers Saturday at the 2015 Woodward Dream Cruise, between 12 and 13 mile roads in Berkley, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. (Daniel Mears/Detroit News via AP)

A classic car parked in Memorial Park in Royal Oak, Mich., is on display for cars lovers to admire during the Woodward Dream Cruise Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The Woodward Dream Cruise spans nine Metro Detroit communities and will have an expected 1.5 million visitors and 40,000 antique and classic cars for Saturday's event.

A classic car parked in Memorial Park in Royal Oak, Mich., is on display for cars lovers to admire during the Woodward Dream Cruise Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The Woodward Dream Cruise spans nine Metro Detroit communities and will have an expected 1.5 million visitors and 40,000 antique and classic cars for Saturday’s event.

A man shines his car's engine between rows of other classic cars in Memorial Park in Royal Oak, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The classic cars are on display for cars lovers to admire during the Woodward Dream Cruise. The Woodward Dream Cruise spans nine Metro Detroit communities and will have an expected 1.5 million visitors and 40,000 antique and classic cars for Saturday's event. (Tanya Moutzalias/The Ann Arbor News via AP)

A man shines his car’s engine between rows of other classic cars in Memorial Park in Royal Oak, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The classic cars are on display for cars lovers to admire during the Woodward Dream Cruise. The Woodward Dream Cruise spans nine Metro Detroit communities and will have an expected 1.5 million visitors and 40,000 antique and classic cars for Saturday’s event. (Tanya Moutzalias/The Ann Arbor News via AP)

Classic cars cruise past rows of spectators in Royal Oak, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The classic cars are on display for cars lovers to admire during the Woodward Dream Cruise. (Tanya Moutzalias/The Ann Arbor News via AP)

Classic cars cruise past rows of spectators in Royal Oak, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The classic cars are on display for cars lovers to admire during the Woodward Dream Cruise. (Tanya Moutzalias/The Ann Arbor News via AP)

Classic cars cruise past rows of spectators in Royal Oak, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The classic cars are on display for cars lovers to admire during the Woodward Dream Cruise.

Classic cars cruise past rows of spectators in Royal Oak, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The classic cars are on display for cars lovers to admire during the Woodward Dream Cruise.

Classic cars cruise past rows of spectators in Royal Oak, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The classic cars are on display for cars lovers to admire during the Woodward Dream Cruise.

Classic cars cruise past rows of spectators in Royal Oak, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The classic cars are on display for cars lovers to admire during the Woodward Dream Cruise.

A group of men take a look under the hood of a classic car in Royal Oak, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The classic cars are on display for cars lovers to admire during the Woodward Dream Cruise.

A group of men take a look under the hood of a classic car in Royal Oak, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The classic cars are on display for cars lovers to admire during the Woodward Dream Cruise.

Classic cars parked in Memorial Park in Royal Oak, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The classic cars are on display for cars lovers to admire during the Woodward Dream Cruise.

Classic cars parked in Memorial Park in Royal Oak, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The classic cars are on display for cars lovers to admire during the Woodward Dream Cruise.

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University of Windsor Lancers linemen Travis Durocher, left, and Brett Boersma at Alumni Field preparing for the 2015 OUA football season Monday Aug. 17, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor Lancers linemen Travis Durocher, left, and Brett Boersma at Alumni Field preparing for the 2015 OUA football season Monday Aug. 17, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor Lancers David Mcduffie just misses this pass during drills at Alumni Field.  Lancers are preparing for the 2015 OUA football season Monday Aug. 17, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor Lancers David Mcduffie just misses this pass during drills at Alumni Field. Lancers are preparing for the 2015 OUA football season Monday Aug. 17, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor Lancers Beau Lumley, centre, turns the corner after a short pass during drills at Alumni Field.  Lancers are preparing for the 2015 OUA football season Monday Aug. 17, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor Lancers Beau Lumley, centre, turns the corner after a short pass during drills at Alumni Field. Lancers are preparing for the 2015 OUA football season Monday Aug. 17, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor Lancers quarterbacks Tom Robertson, left, Liam Putt, behind, Casey Wright, Josh Baird and Andrew Downer, right, keep in step during drills at Alumni Field where the team is preparing for the 2015 OUA football season Monday August 17, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor Lancers quarterbacks Tom Robertson, left, Liam Putt, behind, Casey Wright, Josh Baird and Andrew Downer, right, keep in step during drills at Alumni Field where the team is preparing for the 2015 OUA football season Monday August 17, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor Lancers quarterback Casey Wright is back and has plenty of competition for starting quarterback position. The Lancers were on the field at Alumni Field preparing for the 2015 OUA football season Monday August 17, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor Lancers quarterback Casey Wright is back and has plenty of competition for starting quarterback position. The Lancers were on the field at Alumni Field preparing for the 2015 OUA football season Monday August 17, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, Ontario. August 17, 2015 - Windsor Police Sgt. Matt D'Asti during press conference announcing the arrest of Peter Bandulj, 27, Monday August 17, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, Ontario. August 17, 2015 – Windsor Police Sgt. Matt D’Asti during press conference announcing the arrest of Peter Bandulj, 27, Monday August 17, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police Sgt. Matt D'Asti during press conference announcing the arrest of Peter Bandulj, 27, Monday Aug. 17, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police Sgt. Matt D’Asti during press conference announcing the arrest of Peter Bandulj, 27, Monday Aug. 17, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Deanne Miihlroth of Society Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, prepares a back-to-school window display at the Chilver Road store Monday Aug. 17, 2015. The devilish-looking Star Wars backpack has a $4.50 price tag. It is expected to sell quickly. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Deanne Miihlroth of Society Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, prepares a back-to-school window display at the Chilver Road store Monday Aug. 17, 2015. The devilish-looking Star Wars backpack has a $4.50 price tag. It is expected to sell quickly. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Serenity Monlyn beats the heat at the AKO Park splash pad in Windsor on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Temperatures soared above 30 degrees again on Monday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Serenity Monlyn beats the heat at the AKO Park splash pad in Windsor on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Temperatures soared above 30 degrees again on Monday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Serenity Monlyn beats the heat at the AKO Park splash pad in Windsor on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Temperatures soared above 30 degrees again on Monday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Serenity Monlyn beats the heat at the AKO Park splash pad in Windsor on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Temperatures soared above 30 degrees again on Monday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Serenity Monlyn beats the heat at the AKO Park splash pad in Windsor on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Temperatures soared above 30 degrees again on Monday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Serenity Monlyn beats the heat at the AKO Park splash pad in Windsor on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Temperatures soared above 30 degrees again on Monday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Serenity Monlyn beats the heat at the AKO Park splash pad in Windsor on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Temperatures soared above 30 degrees again on Monday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Serenity Monlyn beats the heat at the AKO Park splash pad in Windsor on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Temperatures soared above 30 degrees again on Monday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Serenity Monlyn beats the heat at the AKO Park splash pad in Windsor on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Temperatures soared above 30 degrees again on Monday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Serenity Monlyn beats the heat at the AKO Park splash pad in Windsor on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Temperatures soared above 30 degrees again on Monday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Serenity Monlyn beats the heat at the AKO Park splash pad in Windsor on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Temperatures soared above 30 degrees again on Monday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Serenity Monlyn beats the heat at the AKO Park splash pad in Windsor on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Temperatures soared above 30 degrees again on Monday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Serenity Monlyn beats the heat at the AKO Park splash pad in Windsor on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Temperatures soared above 30 degrees again on Monday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Serenity Monlyn beats the heat at the AKO Park splash pad in Windsor on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Temperatures soared above 30 degrees again on Monday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONTARIO - AUGUST 17, 2015 - An area resident places mail in a new Canada Post mailbox in the 11000 block of Riverside Drive east in Windsor, Ont. on Aug. 17, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONTARIO – AUGUST 17, 2015 – An area resident places mail in a new Canada Post mailbox in the 11000 block of Riverside Drive east in Windsor, Ont. on Aug. 17, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A Riverside Drive resident stands near the new Canada Post mailbox in the 11000 block of Riverside Drive east in Windsor, Ont. on Aug. 17, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A Riverside Drive resident stands near the new Canada Post mailbox in the 11000 block of Riverside Drive east in Windsor, Ont. on Aug. 17, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A new Canada Post mailbox is seen in the 11000 block of Riverside Drive east in Windsor, Ont. on Aug. 17, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A new Canada Post mailbox is seen in the 11000 block of Riverside Drive east in Windsor, Ont. on Aug. 17, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Riverside Drive resident Paul Murray stands next to a new Canada Post mailbox in the 11000 block of Riverside Drive east in Windsor, Ont. on Aug. 17, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Riverside Drive resident Paul Murray stands next to a new Canada Post mailbox in the 11000 block of Riverside Drive east in Windsor, Ont. on Aug. 17, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Riverside Drive resident Paul Murray stands next to a new Canada Post mailbox in the 11000 block of Riverside Drive east in Windsor, Ont. on Aug. 17, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Riverside Drive resident Paul Murray stands next to a new Canada Post mailbox in the 11000 block of Riverside Drive east in Windsor, Ont. on Aug. 17, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Riverside Drive resident Paul Murray stands next to a new Canada Post mailbox in the 11000 block of Riverside Drive east in Windsor, Ont. on Aug. 17, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Riverside Drive resident Paul Murray stands next to a new Canada Post mailbox in the 11000 block of Riverside Drive east in Windsor, Ont. on Aug. 17, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Riverside Drive resident Paul Murray stands next to a new Canada Post mailbox in the 11000 block of Riverside Drive east in Windsor, Ont. on Aug. 17, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Riverside Drive resident Paul Murray stands next to a new Canada Post mailbox in the 11000 block of Riverside Drive east in Windsor, Ont. on Aug. 17, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Karen Gyorgy is photographed at her home in Amherstburg on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Charges relating to the death of a young woman have been dropped against Gyorgy who is a Shores of Erie Wine Fest volunteer. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Karen Gyorgy is photographed at her home in Amherstburg on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Charges relating to the death of a young woman have been dropped against Gyorgy who is a Shores of Erie Wine Fest volunteer. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spencer Ferguson hits a tee shot during the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Monday, August 17, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spencer Ferguson hits a tee shot during the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Monday, August 17, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Greg Ebanks hits out of the bunker during the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Monday, August 17, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Greg Ebanks hits out of the bunker during the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Monday, August 17, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brendan Fefr hits a tee shot during the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Monday, August 17, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brendan Fefr hits a tee shot during the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Monday, August 17, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Greg Ebanks hits a tee shot during the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Monday, August 17, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Greg Ebanks hits a tee shot during the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Monday, August 17, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Emergency services tend to a gas leak on Manning Road in Tecumseh on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Emergency services tend to a gas leak on Manning Road in Tecumseh on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

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Rob McGuffin near a Canada Post mail box near his home in Tecumseh, Ontario.   McGuffin has concerns.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Rob McGuffin near a Canada Post mail box near his home in Tecumseh, Ontario. McGuffin has concerns. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Days Inn general manager Asrar Ahmed is photographed in one of the newly renovated rooms in downtown Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Due to sports tournaments the Days Inn and almost every other hotel in the city is full for the labour day weekend.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Days Inn general manager Asrar Ahmed is photographed in one of the newly renovated rooms in downtown Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Due to sports tournaments the Days Inn and almost every other hotel in the city is full for the labour day weekend. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spencer Higginbottom takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spencer Higginbottom takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spencer Higginbottom takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spencer Higginbottom takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, Ontario. August 18, 2015 - A bylaw enforcement officer issues a ticket on Park Street West on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, Ontario. August 18, 2015 – A bylaw enforcement officer issues a ticket on Park Street West on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Michael Bandulj, 24, talks about his brother Peter Bandulj, 27, who is in jail after being arrested by Windsor Police August 18, 2015.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Michael Bandulj, 24, talks about his brother Peter Bandulj, 27, who is in jail after being arrested by Windsor Police August 18, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A bylaw enforcement officer issues a ticket on Park Street West on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A bylaw enforcement officer issues a ticket on Park Street West on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A bylaw enforcement officer issues a ticket on Park Street West on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A bylaw enforcement officer issues a ticket on Park Street West on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A bylaw enforcement officer issues a ticket on Park Street West on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A bylaw enforcement officer issues a ticket on Park Street West on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Tyler Hurtubise takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Tyler Hurtubise takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Adrien Brisson takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Adrien Brisson takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spencer Higginbottom takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spencer Higginbottom takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Rylan Marontate takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Rylan Marontate takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spencer Higginbottom takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spencer Higginbottom takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Adrien Brisson takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Adrien Brisson takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Tyler Hurtubise takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Tyler Hurtubise takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Rylan Marontate takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Rylan Marontate takes part in match play on day two of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair Centre for the Arts chef Steve Meehan and general manager Joe D'Angela are photographed in the dining rooms at the Waterfront Hotel (the former Hilton) downtown. The centre is now leasing the dining rooms to use for weddings and special events. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair Centre for the Arts chef Steve Meehan and general manager Joe D’Angela are photographed in the dining rooms at the Waterfront Hotel (the former Hilton) downtown. The centre is now leasing the dining rooms to use for weddings and special events. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Anchor Coffee House in Windsor bottles its cold brew coffee in small bottles to go. The brew process can take up to two days. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Anchor Coffee House in Windsor bottles its cold brew coffee in small bottles to go. The brew process can take up to two days. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Kyle Bondy serves up a cold brew coffee at Anchor Coffee House in Windsor on Friday, August 14, 2015. The brew process can take up to two days. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Kyle Bondy serves up a cold brew coffee at Anchor Coffee House in Windsor on Friday, August 14, 2015. The brew process can take up to two days. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Rob McGuffin near a Canada Post mail box near his home in Tecumseh, Ontario.   McGuffin has concerns.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Rob McGuffin near a Canada Post mail box near his home in Tecumseh, Ontario. McGuffin has concerns. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Rob McGuffin near a Canada Post mail box near his home in Tecumseh, Ontario.   McGuffin has concerns.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Rob McGuffin near a Canada Post mail box near his home in Tecumseh, Ontario. McGuffin has concerns. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Windsor Police are investigating a serious accident involving a motorcycle in the westbound lanes of E.C. Row at Howard Avenue in Windsor, Ontario.   The Westbound lanes were closed for several hours Tuesday evening. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police are investigating a serious accident involving a motorcycle in the westbound lanes of E.C. Row at Howard Avenue in Windsor, Ontario. The Westbound lanes were closed for several hours Tuesday evening. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Reggie Salazar and Russ Salazar  are organizing a big North American Basketball Association Tournament that is expected to bring teams from 26 cities in Canada, U.S. and Europe on Labour Day weekend. Salazar said he has been fielding calls from teams unable to find hotel accommodation in Windsor and Essex County. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Reggie Salazar and Russ Salazar are organizing a big North American Basketball Association Tournament that is expected to bring teams from 26 cities in Canada, U.S. and Europe on Labour Day weekend. Salazar said he has been fielding calls from teams unable to find hotel accommodation in Windsor and Essex County. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Windsor Police are investigating a serious accident involving a motorcycle in the westbound lanes of E.C. Row at Howard Avenue in Windsor, Ontario.   The Westbound lanes were closed for several hours Tuesday evening. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police are investigating a serious accident involving a motorcycle in the westbound lanes of E.C. Row at Howard Avenue in Windsor, Ontario. The Westbound lanes were closed for several hours Tuesday evening. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Windsor Police are investigating a serious accident involving a motorcycle in the westbound lanes of E.C. Row at Howard Avenue in Windsor, Ontario.   The Westbound lanes were closed for several hours Tuesday evening. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police are investigating a serious accident involving a motorcycle in the westbound lanes of E.C. Row at Howard Avenue in Windsor, Ontario. The Westbound lanes were closed for several hours Tuesday evening. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor interim men's head basketball coach Ryan Steer during action vs University of Indianapolis at the St. Denis Centre on August 18, 2015 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor interim men’s head basketball coach Ryan Steer during action vs University of Indianapolis at the St. Denis Centre on August 18, 2015 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONTARIO - AUGUST 17, 2015 - An area resident places mail in a new  Canada Post mailbox in the 11000 block of Riverside Drive east in Windsor, Ontario on August 17, 2015.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)  (SEE STORY ON RESIDENTS UPSET WITH THE LOCATION OF THE MAILBOX FOR SAFETY REASONS)  (

WINDSOR, ONTARIO – AUGUST 17, 2015 – An area resident places mail in a new Canada Post mailbox in the 11000 block of Riverside Drive east in Windsor, Ontario on August 17, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star) (SEE STORY ON RESIDENTS UPSET WITH THE LOCATION OF THE MAILBOX FOR SAFETY REASONS) (

Sue and Tom Manherz, co-owners of Amherstburg's Wolfhead Distillery with partner Larry Girard, plan to craft small-batch premium spirits at their Howard Avenue facility. A reception area will be decorated with a prohibition theme. Grand opening is planned for Spring 2016. (JULIE KOTSIS/The Windsor Star)

Sue and Tom Manherz, co-owners of Amherstburg’s Wolfhead Distillery with partner Larry Girard, plan to craft small-batch premium spirits at their Howard Avenue facility. A reception area will be decorated with a prohibition theme. Grand opening is planned for Spring 2016. (JULIE KOTSIS/The Windsor Star)


Windsor In Pictures: August 19, 2015

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Business partners Sarah Ilijanich, left, and Hailey Joy are building a new dance studio at the Lakeshore Academy for the Arts in Lakeshore. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Business partners Sarah Ilijanich, left, and Hailey Joy are building a new dance studio at the Lakeshore Academy for the Arts in Lakeshore. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON. AUGUST 18, 2015. -- Ronna Warsh (centre) heads up a meeting at the VON offices in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Several companies were on hand to discuss women in leadership roles.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON. AUGUST 18, 2015. — Ronna Warsh (centre) heads up a meeting at the VON offices in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Several companies were on hand to discuss women in leadership roles. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

New owners of the old post office on Sandwich Street want to turn the century-old building into a community hub featuring a bed and breakfast and cafe. (JASON KRYK / The Windsor Star)

New owners of the old post office on Sandwich Street want to turn the century-old building into a community hub
featuring a bed and breakfast and cafe. (JASON KRYK / The Windsor Star)

Andrew Nellis works Ouellette Avenue as a tarot card reader. He’s also part of a group of panhandlers called Street Labourers Of Windsor, or SLOW, which is under the banner of the Industrial Workers of the World, a radical labour union formed in 1905. (JASON KRYK / The Windsor Star)

Andrew Nellis works Ouellette Avenue as a tarot card reader. He’s also part of a group of panhandlers called Street Labourers Of
Windsor, or SLOW, which is under the banner of the Industrial Workers of the World, a radical labour union formed in 1905. (JASON KRYK / The Windsor Star)

 Pte. Leslie Tetler, 95, centre, the last known member of The Essex Scottish Regiment who fought on Red Beach during Operation Jubilee in Dieppe, France, receives his Quilt of Valour from Brenda Oliphant, left, and The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment HCol. Phil Berthiaume, during a ceremony at Windsor's Dieppe Park August 19, 2015.  Amazingly, Tetler survived three years as a prisoner of war, and three, failed escape attempts.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Pte. Leslie Tetler, 95, centre, the last known member of The Essex Scottish Regiment who fought on Red Beach during Operation Jubilee in Dieppe, France, receives his Quilt of Valour from Brenda Oliphant, left, and The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment HCol. Phil Berthiaume, during a ceremony at Windsor’s Dieppe Park August 19, 2015. Amazingly, Tetler survived three years as a prisoner of war, and three, failed escape attempts. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Pte. Leslie Tetler, 95, the last known member of The Essex Scottish Regiment who fought on Red Beach during Operation Jubilee in Dieppe, France, salutes during a ceremony at Windsor's Dieppe Park August 19, 2015.  Amazingly, Tetler survived three years as a prisoner of war, and three, failed escape attempts.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Pte. Leslie Tetler, 95, the last known member of The Essex Scottish Regiment who fought on Red Beach during Operation Jubilee in Dieppe, France, salutes during a ceremony at Windsor’s Dieppe Park August 19, 2015. Amazingly, Tetler survived three years as a prisoner of war, and three, failed escape attempts. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Pte. Leslie Tetler, 95, (2nd from left) the last known member of The Essex Scottish Regiment who fought on Red Beach during Operation Jubilee in Dieppe, France, stands with his daughter Betty Sine, left, Essex Scottist veteran Leonard Strange and British Army veteran Eric Williams, right, during a ceremony at Windsor's Dieppe Park August 19, 2015.  Amazingly, Tetler survived three years as a prisoner of war, and three, failed escape attempts.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Pte. Leslie Tetler, 95, (2nd from left) the last known member of The Essex Scottish Regiment who fought on Red Beach during Operation Jubilee in Dieppe, France, stands with his daughter Betty Sine, left, Essex Scottist veteran Leonard Strange and British Army veteran Eric Williams, right, during a ceremony at Windsor’s Dieppe Park August 19, 2015. Amazingly, Tetler survived three years as a prisoner of war, and three, failed escape attempts. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Pte. Leslie Tetler, 95, centre, the last known member of The Essex Scottish Regiment who fought on Red Beach during Operation Jubilee in Dieppe, France, is escorted during a ceremony at Windsor's Dieppe Park August 19, 2015.  Tetler was assisted by Major John Hodgins, left, and HLtCol. Dave Woodall.  Amazingly, Tetler survived three years as a prisoner of war, and three, failed escape attempts.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Pte. Leslie Tetler, 95, centre, the last known member of The Essex Scottish Regiment who fought on Red Beach during Operation Jubilee in Dieppe, France, is escorted during a ceremony at Windsor’s Dieppe Park August 19, 2015. Tetler was assisted by Major John Hodgins, left, and HLtCol. Dave Woodall. Amazingly, Tetler survived three years as a prisoner of war, and three, failed escape attempts. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Nearing completion, supervisors have a discussion outside University of Windsor's new School of Social Work and Centre for Executive and Professional Education at Pitt and Ferry Streets August 19, 2015.  Some university employees were moving into the facility Wednesday. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Nearing completion, supervisors have a discussion outside University of Windsor’s new School of Social Work and Centre for Executive and Professional Education at Pitt and Ferry Streets August 19, 2015. Some university employees were moving into the facility Wednesday. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ronna Warsh (right) heads up a meeting at the VON offices in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Several companies were on hand to discuss women in leadership roles.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ronna Warsh (right) heads up a meeting at the VON offices in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Several companies were on hand to discuss women in leadership roles. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ronna Warsh (centre) heads up a meeting at the VON offices in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Several companies were on hand to discuss women in leadership roles.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ronna Warsh (centre) heads up a meeting at the VON offices in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Several companies were on hand to discuss women in leadership roles. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ronna Warsh, centre, heads up a meeting at the VON offices in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Several companies were on hand to discuss women in leadership roles.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ronna Warsh, centre, heads up a meeting at the VON offices in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Several companies were on hand to discuss women in leadership roles. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

NDP candidate Brian Masse, left, signs his election paper work in front of returning officer Tom Lynd at the Elections Canada office in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

NDP candidate Brian Masse, left, signs his election paper work in front of returning officer Tom Lynd at the Elections Canada office in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON. AUGUST 18, 2015. -- Ronna Warsh (right) heads up a meeting at the VON offices in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Several companies were on hand to discuss women in leadership roles.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON. AUGUST 18, 2015. — Ronna Warsh (right) heads up a meeting at the VON offices in Windsor on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Several companies were on hand to discuss women in leadership roles. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Myles Thiessen drives during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Myles Thiessen drives during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brett Harrison drives during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brett Harrison drives during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brett Harrison misses a putt during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brett Harrison misses a putt during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Myles Thiessen drives during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Myles Thiessen drives during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brett Harrison drives during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brett Harrison drives during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Myles Thiessen hits out of the bunker during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Myles Thiessen hits out of the bunker during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Myles Thiessen hits out of the rough during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Myles Thiessen hits out of the rough during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brett Harrison drives during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brett Harrison drives during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Myles Thiessen drives during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Myles Thiessen drives during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Myles Thiessen hits an approach shot during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Myles Thiessen hits an approach shot during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Myles Thiessen chips on to the green during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Myles Thiessen chips on to the green during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Myles Thiessen misses a putt during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Myles Thiessen misses a putt during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brett Harrison hits a tee shot during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brett Harrison hits a tee shot during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brett Harrison putts during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brett Harrison putts during the match play final of the Essex-Kent Golf Tournament at the Roseland Golf Course in Windsor on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Roger and Dianna Knight stopped by Malden Park to promote the sport of kick biking in Windsor on Thursday, August 13, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Roger and Dianna Knight stopped by Malden Park to promote the sport of kick biking in Windsor on Thursday, August 13, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Roger and Dianna Knight stopped by Malden Park to promote the sport of kick biking in Windsor on Thursday, August 13, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Roger and Dianna Knight stopped by Malden Park to promote the sport of kick biking in Windsor on Thursday, August 13, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)


Windsor In Pictures: August 20, 2015

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WINDSOR, Ontario. August 20, 2015 - Cheryl, left, and Jason Sorn and their pet, Justice, discuss their visit the Windsor, which had little to do with the strong U.S. dollar,  August 20, 2015.  The Sorns are from New Hudson, Michigan.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, Ontario. August 20, 2015 – Cheryl, left, and Jason Sorn and their pet, Justice, discuss their visit the Windsor, which had little to do with the strong U.S. dollar, August 20, 2015. The Sorns are from New Hudson, Michigan. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Preston Reed McInnis is photographed at his home in Tecumseh on Thursday, August 20, 2015. McInnis has been awarded the 2015 Youthvision Scholarship.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Preston Reed McInnis is photographed at his home in Tecumseh on Thursday, August 20, 2015. McInnis has been awarded the 2015 Youthvision Scholarship. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The former Lincoln Road United Church in Windsor is now the Masjid Noor-Ul-Islam Madressa and Cultural Centre of Windsor. There have been several Christian church closings in the last few years. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

The former Lincoln Road United Church in Windsor is now the Masjid Noor-Ul-Islam Madressa and Cultural Centre of Windsor. There have been several Christian church closings in the last few years. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

A happy Hillary Ellis is seen at the John McGivney Centre in Windsor on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A happy Hillary Ellis is seen at the John McGivney Centre in Windsor on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Madison Walsh and Kerrie Peltz (right) are photographed at the John McGivney Centre in Windsor on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Madison Walsh and Kerrie Peltz (right) are photographed at the John McGivney Centre in Windsor on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Stephanie, Hazel Matt and Nola Seguin are photographed at the John McGivney Centre in Windsor on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Stephanie, Hazel Matt and Nola Seguin are photographed at the John McGivney Centre in Windsor on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor guard, Mitch Farrell and University of Indianapolis Andrej Slavik battle for a loose basketball during men's basketball action at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor, Ontario on August 20, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor guard, Mitch Farrell and University of Indianapolis Andrej Slavik battle for a loose basketball during men’s basketball action at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor, Ontario on August 20, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor guard, Mitch Farrell, right, and University of Indianapolis guard Joe Retic battle for a loose basketball during men's basketball action at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor, Ontario on August 20, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor guard, Mitch Farrell, right, and University of Indianapolis guard Joe Retic battle for a loose basketball during men’s basketball action at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor, Ontario on August 20, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor's Issack Raheem grabs a rebound  during exhibition action against the  University of Indianapolis  at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor, Ontario on August 20, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor’s Issack Raheem grabs a rebound during exhibition action against the University of Indianapolis at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor, Ontario on August 20, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Cheryl, left, and Jason Sorn and their pet, Justice, discuss their visit the Windsor, which had little to do with the strong U.S. dollar,  August 20, 2015.  The Sorns are from New Hudson, Michigan.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Cheryl, left, and Jason Sorn and their pet, Justice, discuss their visit the Windsor, which had little to do with the strong U.S. dollar, August 20, 2015. The Sorns are from New Hudson, Michigan. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Rudy Ennis, right, and his son, Josiah Ennis, 16, left, both of Virginia, love Windsor and Canada and would even consider moving here. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

Rudy Ennis, right, and his son, Josiah Ennis, 16, left, both of Virginia, love Windsor and Canada and would even consider moving here. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

U.S. residents Irving, left, and Doreen Lichtman walk along the Windsor riverfront on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015. Irving Lichtman has shopped in Windsor at Freed's in the past. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

U.S. residents Irving, left, and Doreen Lichtman walk along the Windsor riverfront on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015. Irving Lichtman has shopped in Windsor at Freed’s in the past. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

High school powerlifting champion Luke Tremblay takes a break at Beachwalk Family Fitness. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

High school powerlifting champion Luke Tremblay takes a break at Beachwalk Family Fitness. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

High school powerlifting champion Luke Tremblay takes a break at Beachwalk Family Fitness. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

High school powerlifting champion Luke Tremblay takes a break at Beachwalk Family Fitness. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

High school powerlifting champion Luke Tremblay works out at Beachwalk Family Fitness. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

High school powerlifting champion Luke Tremblay works out at Beachwalk Family Fitness. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)


Windsor In Pictures: Friday, August 21, 2015

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From left, Grant Monroe -Marketing-Publicity for Biblioasis, Mary Ann Mulhearn - poet,  Robert Earl Stewart- poet,  and Percy Hatfield - MPP Windsor-Tecumseh,  during a ceremony to honour local poets and authors and recognize the $176,000 grants  from the Ontario Arts Council to the local arts community.  The special event was held at Biblioasis Bookstore and publishing on Wyandotte Street east in Windsor, Ontario.   Many area authors and poets were honoured.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

From left, Grant Monroe -Marketing-Publicity for Biblioasis, Mary Ann Mulhearn – poet, Robert Earl Stewart- poet, and Percy Hatfield – MPP Windsor-Tecumseh, during a ceremony to honour local poets and authors and recognize the $176,000 grants from the Ontario Arts Council to the local arts community. The special event was held at Biblioasis Bookstore and publishing on Wyandotte Street east in Windsor, Ontario. Many area authors and poets were honoured. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Calvin Lowe, 15, scrubs the baby Tembo elephant sculpture along the riverfront on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. Dozens of volunteers, young and old, participated in the event which was held in partnership with the YMCA of Windsor and Essex County and the city's cultural affairs department. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Calvin Lowe, 15, scrubs the baby Tembo elephant sculpture along the riverfront on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. Dozens of volunteers, young and old, participated in the event which was held in partnership with the YMCA of Windsor and Essex County and the city’s cultural affairs department. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Lukas Lavoie, 3, scrubs the baby Tembo elephant sculpture along the riverfront on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. Dozens of volunteers, young and old, participated in the event which was held in partnership with the YMCA of Windsor and Essex County and the city's cultural affairs department. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Lukas Lavoie, 3, scrubs the baby Tembo elephant sculpture along the riverfront on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. Dozens of volunteers, young and old, participated in the event which was held in partnership with the YMCA of Windsor and Essex County and the city’s cultural affairs department. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

A young volunteer scrubs Tembo the elephant sculpture's tusk along the riverfront on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. Dozens of volunteers, young and old, participated in the event which was held in partnership with the YMCA of Windsor and Essex County and the city's cultural affairs department. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

A young volunteer scrubs Tembo the elephant sculpture’s tusk along the riverfront on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. Dozens of volunteers, young and old, participated in the event which was held in partnership with the YMCA of Windsor and Essex County and the city’s cultural affairs department. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

New Beginnings' Jobs For Youth graduates Taylor Hryniw, left,  Hayder Abdeljabar, Amberelaine Bailey, Tayla Goulet and Jalyn Gaudette, right, are poster employees for the program as they celebrate at Teutonia Club August 21, 2015.   New Beginnings had 240 youth entered for full-time summer employment. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)  See story.

New Beginnings’ Jobs For Youth graduates Taylor Hryniw, left, Hayder Abdeljabar, Amberelaine Bailey, Tayla Goulet and Jalyn Gaudette, right, are poster employees for the program as they celebrate at Teutonia Club August 21, 2015. New Beginnings had 240 youth entered for full-time summer employment. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star) See story.

New Beginnings' Jobs For Youth graduates Taylor Hryniw, left, Jalyn Gaudette, Hayder Abdeljabar, Tayla Goulet and Amberelaine Bailey, right, are poster employees for the program as they celebrate at Teutonia Club August 21, 2015.   New Beginnings had 240 youth entered youth for full-time summer employment. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

New Beginnings’ Jobs For Youth graduates Taylor Hryniw, left, Jalyn Gaudette, Hayder Abdeljabar, Tayla Goulet and Amberelaine Bailey, right, are poster employees for the program as they celebrate at Teutonia Club August 21, 2015. New Beginnings had 240 youth entered youth for full-time summer employment. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Beth Daly, a professor at the University of Windsor who was paralyzed from the waist down when she fell from her horse last year, puts on her supports at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan - Centre for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery in Detroit Michigan, Friday, August 21, 2015.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Beth Daly, a professor at the University of Windsor who was paralyzed from the waist down when she fell from her horse last year, puts on her supports at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan – Centre for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery in Detroit Michigan, Friday, August 21, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Beth Daly, centre, a professor at the University of Windsor who was paralyzed from the waist down when she fell from her horse last year, uses a body weight support treadmill at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan - Centre for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery in Detroit Michigan, Friday, August 21, 2015.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Beth Daly, centre, a professor at the University of Windsor who was paralyzed from the waist down when she fell from her horse last year, uses a body weight support treadmill at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan – Centre for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery in Detroit Michigan, Friday, August 21, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Beth Daly, centre, a professor at the University of Windsor who was paralyzed from the waist down when she fell from her horse last year, uses a body weight support treadmill at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan - Centre for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery in Detroit Michigan, Friday, August 21, 2015.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Beth Daly, centre, a professor at the University of Windsor who was paralyzed from the waist down when she fell from her horse last year, uses a body weight support treadmill at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan – Centre for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery in Detroit Michigan, Friday, August 21, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

C.O.A.S.T. members Const. Carol Bender, left, and Ivanka Simeunovic, seated, visit with Linda Banks at her apartment complex Friday August 14, 2015.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

C.O.A.S.T. members Const. Carol Bender, left, and Ivanka Simeunovic, seated, visit with Linda Banks at her apartment complex Friday August 14, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

C.O.A.S.T. members Stephanie Bula, Ivanka Simeunovic and Windsor Police Constable Carol Bender check an apartment on Sandwich Street Friday August 14, 2015.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

C.O.A.S.T. members Stephanie Bula, Ivanka Simeunovic and Windsor Police Constable Carol Bender check an apartment on Sandwich Street Friday August 14, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

C.O.A.S.T. members Const. Carol Bender, left, Ivanka Simeunovic and Stephanie Bula, right, make a house call in West Windsor in Friday August 14, 2015.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

C.O.A.S.T. members Const. Carol Bender, left, Ivanka Simeunovic and Stephanie Bula, right, make a house call in West Windsor in Friday August 14, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor graduate Sara Santarossa promotes Kinect-Ed — a program which encourages young students to cook and help with dinner. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor graduate Sara Santarossa promotes Kinect-Ed — a program which encourages young students to cook and help with dinner. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Reporters Trevor Wilhelm (left) and Craig Pearson (right) find a cache of clues at Enigma Escape Rooms on Aug. 20, 2015. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Reporters Trevor Wilhelm (left) and Craig Pearson (right) find a cache of clues at Enigma Escape Rooms on Aug. 20, 2015. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Putting the pieces together at Enigma Escape Rooms on Aug. 20, 2015. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Putting the pieces together at Enigma Escape Rooms on Aug. 20, 2015. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Alex Miller, president of Enigma Escape Rooms, introduces Windsor Star news staff to The Professor's Office on Aug. 20, 2015. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Alex Miller, president of Enigma Escape Rooms, introduces Windsor Star news staff to The Professor’s Office on Aug. 20, 2015. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Carol Stagg cleans up at The Bistro at the River after the restaurant was broken into early Friday morning. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Carol Stagg cleans up at The Bistro at the River after the restaurant was broken into early Friday morning. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

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Windsor Weekend In Pictures: August 22-23, 2015

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WINDSOR, ON.: AUGUST 22, 2015 --  Emergency crews respond after a car smashed through the front of a FreshCo supermarket at the intersection of Rivard Ave. and Tecumseh Rd. East, Saturday, August 22, 2015.  No injuries were reported.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON.: AUGUST 22, 2015 — Emergency crews respond after a car smashed through the front of a FreshCo supermarket at the intersection of Rivard Ave. and Tecumseh Rd. East, Saturday, August 22, 2015. No injuries were reported. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The annual March for Jesus made it's way down Ouellette Ave, Saturday, August 22, 2015.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The annual March for Jesus made it’s way down Ouellette Ave, Saturday, August 22, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON.: AUGUST 22, 2015 --  Emergency crews respond after a car smashed through the front of a FreshCo supermarket at the intersection of Rivard Ave. and Tecumseh Rd. East, Saturday, August 22, 2015.  No injuries were reported.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON.: AUGUST 22, 2015 — Emergency crews respond after a car smashed through the front of a FreshCo supermarket at the intersection of Rivard Ave. and Tecumseh Rd. East, Saturday, August 22, 2015. No injuries were reported. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON.: AUGUST 22, 2015 --  Emergency crews respond after a car smashed through the front of a FreshCo supermarket at the intersection of Rivard Ave. and Tecumseh Rd. East, Saturday, August 22, 2015.  No injuries were reported.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON.: AUGUST 22, 2015 — Emergency crews respond after a car smashed through the front of a FreshCo supermarket at the intersection of Rivard Ave. and Tecumseh Rd. East, Saturday, August 22, 2015. No injuries were reported. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON.: AUGUST 22, 2015 --  Emergency crews respond after a car smashed through the front of a FreshCo supermarket at the intersection of Rivard Ave. and Tecumseh Rd. East, Saturday, August 22, 2015.  No injuries were reported.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON.: AUGUST 22, 2015 — Emergency crews respond after a car smashed through the front of a FreshCo supermarket at the intersection of Rivard Ave. and Tecumseh Rd. East, Saturday, August 22, 2015. No injuries were reported. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

LAKESHORE, ON.: AUGUST 23, 2015 -- OPP remain at the scene of a single vehicle rollover on County Rd. #27, north of Lions Club Rd., Sunday, August 23, 2015.  One person was taken to hospital as a precaution.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

LAKESHORE, ON.: AUGUST 23, 2015 — OPP remain at the scene of a single vehicle rollover on County Rd. #27, north of Lions Club Rd., Sunday, August 23, 2015. One person was taken to hospital as a precaution. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Miracle League of Amherstburg, from left, Chuck Bondy, president, Michele Vigneaux, public relations and media, and Brian McGee, capital projects director, are pictured in front of the Miracle League Field at the Libro Credit Union Centre, Sunday, August 23, 2015.  The field will be getting a new surface and scoreboard.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Miracle League of Amherstburg, from left, Chuck Bondy, president, Michele Vigneaux, public relations and media, and Brian McGee, capital projects director, are pictured in front of the Miracle League Field at the Libro Credit Union Centre, Sunday, August 23, 2015. The field will be getting a new surface and scoreboard. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Miracle League Field at the Libro Credit Union Centre is pictured, Sunday, August 23, 2015.  The field will be getting a new surface and scoreboard.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Miracle League Field at the Libro Credit Union Centre is pictured, Sunday, August 23, 2015. The field will be getting a new surface and scoreboard. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON.: AUGUST 22, 2015 -- Jenn Zojac, a housekeeper at the Days Inn in downtown Windsor, pictured Saturday, August 22, 2015. Zojac recently found and returned$4,700 in cash left in one of the rooms. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jenn Zojac, a housekeeper at the Days Inn in downtown Windsor, pictured Saturday, August 22, 2015. Zojac recently found and returned$4,700 in cash left in one of the rooms. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)


Windsor In Pictures: August 24, 2015

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Michelle Johnson, Second vice-president of local 630 of Canadian Union of Postal Workers, speaks during the Windsor City Council meeting on August 24, 2015 in Windsor, Ontario on August 24, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Michelle Johnson, Second vice-president of local 630 of Canadian Union of Postal Workers, speaks during the Windsor City Council meeting on August 24, 2015 in Windsor, Ontario on August 24, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Morgan Anderson took Grade 12 English at summer school to lessen her workload at Sandwich Secondary this fall. (JASON KRYK / The Windsor Star)

Morgan Anderson took Grade 12 English at summer school to lessen her workload at Sandwich Secondary this fall. (JASON KRYK / The Windsor Star)

Windsor City Council meeting on August 24, 2015 August 24, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor City Council meeting on August 24, 2015 August 24, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONTARIO - AUGUST 24, 2015 - Windsor City Council meeting on August 24, 2015 in Windsor, Ontario on August 24, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONTARIO – AUGUST 24, 2015 – Windsor City Council meeting on August 24, 2015 in Windsor, Ontario on August 24, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Christian Fischer speaks with the media along with head coach Rocky Thompson (left) during a press conference at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Monday, August 24, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Christian Fischer speaks with the media along with head coach Rocky Thompson (left) during a press conference at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Monday, August 24, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Christian Fischer speaks with the media during a press conference at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Monday, August 24, 2015.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Christian Fischer speaks with the media during a press conference at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Monday, August 24, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONTARIO - AUGUST 24, 2015 - Windsor City Council meeting on August 24, 2015 in Windsor, Ontario on August 24, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONTARIO – AUGUST 24, 2015 – Windsor City Council meeting on August 24, 2015 in Windsor, Ontario on August 24, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac addresses the issue of Canada Post and mailbox locations in the Windsor during Windsor City council meeting on August 24, 2015 in Windsor, (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac addresses the issue of Canada Post and mailbox locations in the Windsor during Windsor City council meeting on August 24, 2015 in Windsor, (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Jay Jamieson is photographed with a new Chevrolet Cruz at Dan Kane in Windsor on Thursday, August 24, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Jay Jamieson is photographed with a new Chevrolet Cruz at Dan Kane in Windsor on Thursday, August 24, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Christian Fischer, centre, is given a Spitfires Jersey by head coach Rocky Thompson, left, and GM Warren Rychel during a press conference at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Monday, August 24, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Christian Fischer, centre, is given a Spitfires Jersey by head coach Rocky Thompson, left, and GM Warren Rychel during a press conference at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Monday, August 24, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Pat Noonan, left, Lorena Shepley and Barbara White, right, attend OMB hearing at City Hall August 24, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Pat Noonan, left, Lorena Shepley and Barbara White, right, attend OMB hearing at City Hall August 24, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, Ontario. August 24, 2015 - A kitchen knife was found outside 440 Prince Road after robbery victim Keith Murphy, 61, was taken to hospital by Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics after being robbed by several men at Prince Road apartment August 24, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, Ontario. August 24, 2015 – A kitchen knife was found outside 440 Prince Road after robbery victim Keith Murphy, 61, was taken to hospital by Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics after being robbed by several men at Prince Road apartment August 24, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Robbery victim Keith Murphy is assisted by Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics after being allegedly robbed by several men in his apartment at 440 Prince Road Aug. 24, 2015. Murphy suffered cuts to his face, hand and leg during the incident. A large kitchen knife was found outside his apartment unit. Multiple police cruisers responded the call. Murphy's room was ransacked according to a neighbour. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Robbery victim Keith Murphy is assisted by Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics after being allegedly robbed by several men in his apartment at 440 Prince Road Aug. 24, 2015. Murphy suffered cuts to his face, hand and leg during the incident. A large kitchen knife was found outside his apartment unit. Multiple police cruisers responded the call. Murphy’s room was ransacked according to a neighbour. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, Ontario. August 24, 2015 -Robbery victim Keith Murphy, 61, is assisted by Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics after being robbed by several men in his apartment at 440 Prince Road August 24, 2015. Murphy suffered cuts to his face, hand and leg during the incident. A large kitchen knife was found outside his apartment unit. Multiple police cruisers responded the call. Murphy's room was ransacked according to a neighbour. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, Ontario. August 24, 2015 -Robbery victim Keith Murphy, 61, is assisted by Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics after being robbed by several men in his apartment at 440 Prince Road August 24, 2015. Murphy suffered cuts to his face, hand and leg during the incident. A large kitchen knife was found outside his apartment unit. Multiple police cruisers responded the call. Murphy’s room was ransacked according to a neighbour. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Jay Jamieson is photographed with a new Chevrolet Cruz at Dan Kane in Windsor on Thursday, August 24, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Jay Jamieson is photographed with a new Chevrolet Cruz at Dan Kane in Windsor on Thursday, August 24, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)



Windsor In Pictures: August 25, 2015

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Traffic backs up on highway 401 near Merlin Road in Chatham-Kent after a truck mva in the construction zone - east of Tilbury.  Construction continues on 401 east of Tilbury to Chatham-Kent. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Traffic backs up on highway 401 near Merlin Road in Chatham-Kent after a truck mva in the construction zone – east of Tilbury. Construction continues on 401 east of Tilbury to Chatham-Kent. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Traffic backs up on highway 401 near Merlin Road in Chatham-Kent after a truck mva in the construction zone - east of Tilbury.  Construction continues on 401 east of Tilbury to Chatham-Kent. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Traffic backs up on highway 401 near Merlin Road in Chatham-Kent after a truck mva in the construction zone – east of Tilbury. Construction continues on 401 east of Tilbury to Chatham-Kent. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Rick Fortin steps down after grabbing his mail from one of the new mailboxes in Tecumseh on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Rick Fortin steps down after grabbing his mail from one of the new mailboxes in Tecumseh on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON. AUGUST 25, 2015. -- Kelly Steele speaks high above Windsor during a kickoff event for the Easter Seals Drop Zone event at Caesars Windsor on Tuesday, August 25, 2015.                           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON. AUGUST 25, 2015. — Kelly Steele speaks high above Windsor during a kickoff event for the Easter Seals Drop Zone event at Caesars Windsor on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ram Sridhar, left, Mike Kelly and Kelly Steele stand high above Windsor during a kickoff event for the Easter Seals Drop Zone event at Caesars Windsor on Aug. 25, 2015.                  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ram Sridhar, left, Mike Kelly and Kelly Steele stand high above Windsor during a kickoff event for the Easter Seals Drop Zone event at Caesars Windsor on Aug. 25, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

LASALLE, ONTARIO - AUGUST 25, 2015 - It was standing room only at the Town of LaSalle council meeting in LaSalle, Ontario on August 25, 2015.  The main topic was the issue of flooded homes in and around the Herb Gray Parkway. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

LASALLE, ONTARIO – AUGUST 25, 2015 – It was standing room only at the Town of LaSalle council meeting in LaSalle, Ontario on August 25, 2015. The main topic was the issue of flooded homes in and around the Herb Gray Parkway. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Mayor Ken Antaya speaks during the Town of LaSalle council meeting in LaSalle, Ontario on August 25, 2015.  The main topic was the issue of flooded homes in and around the Herb Gray Parkway. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Mayor Ken Antaya speaks during the Town of LaSalle council meeting in LaSalle, Ontario on August 25, 2015. The main topic was the issue of flooded homes in and around the Herb Gray Parkway. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Raj Gill, Great Lakes Organizer, Canadian Freshwater Alliance, below, takes water samples at Scudder Dock as Mayor Rick Masse, right, and Tony Mass, Freshwater Future Canada participate in the exercise, exactly one year after an algae bloom outbreak caused a water advisory on the island.  Currently, there are no algae blooms near Pelee Island. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Raj Gill, Great Lakes Organizer, Canadian Freshwater Alliance, below, takes water samples at Scudder Dock as Mayor Rick Masse, right, and Tony Mass, Freshwater Future Canada participate in the exercise, exactly one year after an algae bloom outbreak caused a water advisory on the island. Currently, there are no algae blooms near Pelee Island. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Raj Gill, Great Lakes Organizer, Canadian Freshwater Alliance, centre, takes water samples at Scudder Dock as Mayor Rick Masse, right, and Tony Mass, Freshwater Future Canada participate in the exercise, exactly one year after an algae bloom outbreak caused a water advisory on the island.  Currently, there are no algae blooms near Pelee Island. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Raj Gill, Great Lakes Organizer, Canadian Freshwater Alliance, centre, takes water samples at Scudder Dock as Mayor Rick Masse, right, and Tony Mass, Freshwater Future Canada participate in the exercise, exactly one year after an algae bloom outbreak caused a water advisory on the island. Currently, there are no algae blooms near Pelee Island. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Raj Gill, Great Lakes Organizer, Canadian Freshwater Alliance, front, observes clear water samples she took Scudder Dock as Mayor Rick Masse, right, and Tony Mass, Freshwater Future Canada participate in the exercise. one year after a algae bloom outbreak caused a water advisory on the island.   Currently, there are no algae blooms near Pelee Island. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Raj Gill, Great Lakes Organizer, Canadian Freshwater Alliance, front, observes clear water samples she took Scudder Dock as Mayor Rick Masse, right, and Tony Mass, Freshwater Future Canada participate in the exercise. one year after a algae bloom outbreak caused a water advisory on the island. Currently, there are no algae blooms near Pelee Island. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Work continues on the University of Windsor School of Creative Arts in Windsor on Tuesday, August 25, 2015.                           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Work continues on the University of Windsor School of Creative Arts in Windsor on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Work continues on the University of Windsor School of Creative Arts in Windsor on Tuesday, August 25, 2015.                           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Work continues on the University of Windsor School of Creative Arts in Windsor on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Work continues on the University of Windsor School of Creative Arts in Windsor on Tuesday, August 25, 2015.                           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Work continues on the University of Windsor School of Creative Arts in Windsor on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Mayor Rick Masse is shown clear water samples from Scudder Dock on Pelee Island.  Raj Gill, right, Great Lakes Organizer, Canadian Freshwater Alliance took the samples from the water near the dock. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mayor Rick Masse is shown clear water samples from Scudder Dock on Pelee Island. Raj Gill, right, Great Lakes Organizer, Canadian Freshwater Alliance took the samples from the water near the dock. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle residents Cassandra Weber and Debbie Basden present to council during the Town of LaSalle council meeting in LaSalle, Ontario on August 25, 2015.  The main topic was the issue of flooded homes in and around the Herb Gray Parkway. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle residents Cassandra Weber and Debbie Basden present to council during the Town of LaSalle council meeting in LaSalle, Ontario on August 25, 2015. The main topic was the issue of flooded homes in and around the Herb Gray Parkway. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle resident, Kevin Kosempel speaks about his flooded home and the impact it has had on his family during the Town  of LaSalle council meeting in LaSalle, Ontario on August 25, 2015.  The main topic was the issue of flooded homes in and around the Herb Gray Parkway. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle resident, Kevin Kosempel speaks about his flooded home and the impact it has had on his family during the Town of LaSalle council meeting in LaSalle, Ontario on August 25, 2015. The main topic was the issue of flooded homes in and around the Herb Gray Parkway. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

It was standing room only at the Town of LaSalle council meeting in LaSalle, Ontario on August 25, 2015.  The main topic was the issue of flooded homes in and around the Herb Gray Parkway. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

It was standing room only at the Town of LaSalle council meeting in LaSalle, Ontario on August 25, 2015. The main topic was the issue of flooded homes in and around the Herb Gray Parkway. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

LAIt was standing room only at the Town of LaSalle council meeting in LaSalle, Ontario on August 25, 2015.  The main topic was the issue of flooded homes in and around the Herb Gray Parkway. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

LAIt was standing room only at the Town of LaSalle council meeting in LaSalle, Ontario on August 25, 2015. The main topic was the issue of flooded homes in and around the Herb Gray Parkway. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

It was standing room only at the Town of LaSalle council meeting in LaSalle, Ontario on August 25, 2015.  The main topic was the issue of flooded homes in and around the Herb Gray Parkway. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

It was standing room only at the Town of LaSalle council meeting in LaSalle, Ontario on August 25, 2015. The main topic was the issue of flooded homes in and around the Herb Gray Parkway. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A dump truck leaves Agriculture Technology Inc. where greenhouse plant scraps and debris are dumped in large piles.  Bernie Ladenthin has started a petition, hoping to make changes to the smelly issue. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A dump truck leaves Agriculture Technology Inc. where greenhouse plant scraps and debris are dumped in large piles. Bernie Ladenthin has started a petition, hoping to make changes to the smelly issue. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Bernie Ladenthin shows where dump trucks at Agriculture Technology Inc. unload tons of greenhouse plant scraps and debris which rots in large piles.  Ladenthin has started a petition, hoping to make changes to the smelly issue. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Bernie Ladenthin shows where dump trucks at Agriculture Technology Inc. unload tons of greenhouse plant scraps and debris which rots in large piles. Ladenthin has started a petition, hoping to make changes to the smelly issue. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Machinery at Agriculture Technology Inc. where greenhouse plant scraps and debris are dumped in large piles.  Bernie Ladenthin has started a petition, hoping to make changes to the smelly issue. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Machinery at Agriculture Technology Inc. where greenhouse plant scraps and debris are dumped in large piles. Bernie Ladenthin has started a petition, hoping to make changes to the smelly issue. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Blind Owl's Mark Dutka serves up a Ward 3 and a Mai Tai cocktail at the downtown bar. Craft cocktails are becoming more popular in Windsor. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Blind Owl’s Mark Dutka serves up a Ward 3 and a Mai Tai cocktail at the downtown bar. Craft cocktails are becoming more popular in Windsor. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON. AUGUST 25, 2015. -- Vince Perta collects his mail from one of the new mail boxes which have come under fire in Tecumseh on Tuesday, August 25, 2015.                           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON. AUGUST 25, 2015. — Vince Perta collects his mail from one of the new mail boxes which have come under fire in Tecumseh on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

One of the new mailboxes which has come under fire is seen in Tecumseh on Tuesday. The platform sits several inches above ground level, making it difficult for some to reach. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

One of the new mailboxes which has come under fire is seen in Tecumseh on Tuesday. The platform sits several inches above ground level, making it difficult for some to reach. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON. AUGUST 25, 2015. -- One of the new mail boxes, which have come under fire, is seen in Tecumseh on Tuesday, August 25, 2015.                           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ON. AUGUST 25, 2015. — One of the new mail boxes, which have come under fire, is seen in Tecumseh on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 


Windsor in Pictures: Aug. 26, 2015

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

Bryan Hansen, president of The Corvette Club of Windsor, holds a thank you letter from the children at Windsor Regional Hospital's pediatric oncology unit on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. The Corvette Club of Windsor rolled out their muscle cars for the sick children and donated $4,000 to Windsor Regional Hospital's pediatric oncology satellite unit. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Bryan Hansen, president of The Corvette Club of Windsor, holds a thank you letter from the children at Windsor Regional Hospital’s pediatric oncology unit on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. The Corvette Club of Windsor rolled out their muscle cars for the sick children and donated $4,000 to Windsor Regional Hospital’s pediatric oncology satellite unit. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Tina Rempel, 16, holds a small dog belonging to a member of the Corvette Club of Windsor on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. The Corvette Club of Windsor rolled out their muscle cars for the sick children and donated $4,000 to Windsor Regional Hospital's pediatric oncology satellite unit. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Tina Rempel, 16, holds a small dog belonging to a member of the Corvette Club of Windsor on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. The Corvette Club of Windsor rolled out their muscle cars for the sick children and donated $4,000 to Windsor Regional Hospital’s pediatric oncology satellite unit. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Children at Windsor Regional Hospital's pediatric oncology unit had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of Corvette cars thanks to the Corvette Club of Windsor on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. The Corvette Club of Windsor rolled out their muscle cars for the sick children and donated $4,000 to Windsor Regional Hospital's pediatric oncology satellite unit. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Children at Windsor Regional Hospital’s pediatric oncology unit had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of Corvette cars thanks to the Corvette Club of Windsor on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. The Corvette Club of Windsor rolled out their muscle cars for the sick children and donated $4,000 to Windsor Regional Hospital’s pediatric oncology satellite unit. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Tina Rempel, 16, gets behind the wheel of a corvette at Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. The Corvette Club of Windsor rolled out their muscle cars for the sick children and donated $4,000 to Windsor Regional Hospital's pediatric oncology satellite unit. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Tina Rempel, 16, gets behind the wheel of a corvette at Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. The Corvette Club of Windsor rolled out their muscle cars for the sick children and donated $4,000 to Windsor Regional Hospital’s pediatric oncology satellite unit. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Tina Rempel, 16, gets behind the wheel of a corvette at Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. The Corvette Club of Windsor rolled out their muscle cars for the sick children and donated $4,000 to Windsor Regional Hospital's pediatric oncology satellite unit. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Tina Rempel, 16, gets behind the wheel of a corvette at Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. The Corvette Club of Windsor rolled out their muscle cars for the sick children and donated $4,000 to Windsor Regional Hospital’s pediatric oncology satellite unit. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Children at Windsor Regional Hospital's pediatric oncology unit had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of Corvette cars thanks to the Corvette Club of Windsor on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. The Corvette Club of Windsor rolled out their muscle cars for the sick children and donated $4,000 to Windsor Regional Hospital's pediatric oncology satellite unit. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Children at Windsor Regional Hospital’s pediatric oncology unit had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of Corvette cars thanks to the Corvette Club of Windsor on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. The Corvette Club of Windsor rolled out their muscle cars for the sick children and donated $4,000 to Windsor Regional Hospital’s pediatric oncology satellite unit. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Abbey Sauve, 7, gets behind the wheel of a corvette at Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. The Corvette Club of Windsor rolled out their muscle cars for the sick children and donated $4,000 to Windsor Regional Hospital's pediatric oncology satellite unit. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Abbey Sauve, 7, gets behind the wheel of a corvette at Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. The Corvette Club of Windsor rolled out their muscle cars for the sick children and donated $4,000 to Windsor Regional Hospital’s pediatric oncology satellite unit. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Mason Macri and his parents — Iain Macri and Chantelle Bacon —  are heading to Houston, Tex., so Mason can receive treatment for his rare form of cancer. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Mason Macri and his parents — Iain Macri and Chantelle Bacon —  are heading to Houston, Tex., so Mason can receive treatment for his rare form of cancer. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Thousands turn out for a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Thousands turn out for a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Thousands turn out for a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Thousands turn out for a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Unifor president Jerry Diaz addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Unifor president Jerry Diaz addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Dr. Ryan Meili addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Dr. Ryan Meili addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ken Lewenza addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ken Lewenza addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Thousands turn out for a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Thousands turn out for a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

People pick up signs after a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

People pick up signs after a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Thousands turn out for a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Thousands turn out for a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Unifor president Jerry Diaz addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Unifor president Jerry Diaz addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Unifor president Jerry Diaz addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Unifor president Jerry Diaz addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Thousands turn out for a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Thousands turn out for a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Unifor president Jerry Diaz addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Unifor president Jerry Diaz addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Unifor president Jerry Diaz addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Unifor president Jerry Diaz addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ken Lewenza addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ken Lewenza addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ken Lewenza addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ken Lewenza addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Natalie Mehre addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Natalie Mehre addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ken Lewenza addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ken Lewenza addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Dr. Ryan Meili addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Dr. Ryan Meili addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Dr. Ryan Meili addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Dr. Ryan Meili addresses the crowd during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Unifor president Jerry Diaz speaks with media during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Unifor president Jerry Diaz speaks with media during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Unifor president Jerry Diaz speaks with media during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Unifor president Jerry Diaz speaks with media during a healthcare forum at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Those who were in attendance were urged to use their votes to stop cuts in healthcare. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Bill Bowler talks with the media after it was announced he will be joining the Windsor Spitfires organization at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Bill Bowler talks with the media after it was announced he will be joining the Windsor Spitfires organization at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

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Windsor In Pictures: August 27, 2015

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Former Windsor Spitfires player Ben Johnson arrives at Ontario Court of Justice Thursday August 27, 2015.  Johnson, 21, is charged with one count of sexual assault.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Former Windsor Spitfires player Ben Johnson arrives at Ontario Court of Justice Thursday August 27, 2015. Johnson, 21, is charged with one count of sexual assault. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police investigate on Wyandotte Street East near Drouillard Road after a minivan collided with a bridge support early Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. A single occupant of the vehicle was taken to hospital with serious injuries. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police investigate on Wyandotte Street East near Drouillard Road after a minivan collided with a bridge support early Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. A single occupant of the vehicle was taken to hospital with serious injuries. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Alex Badgley, 9, centre, and Kiana Bascom, 10, right, enjoy fresh fruit and bagels as Windsor-built Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and County minivans arrived filled with dozens of backpacks and school supplies during a wrap-up event for United Way Summer Lunch program Thursday August 27, 2015. The Summer Lunch program provides healthy meal for children who rely on school nutrition programs.  The Back To School Supply Drive and Summer Lunch programs had several sponsors including FCA Windsor Assembly Plant, Staples on Ouellette Ave., CAW Local 444, Farrow, Caesars Windsor, Harvey Strosberg,  Sutts, Strosberg LLP, Bart Seguin at Shibley Righton LLP, Unemployed Help Centre, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, Windsor Essex Community Housing Corp. and both school boards. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Alex Badgley, 9, centre, and Kiana Bascom, 10, right, enjoy fresh fruit and bagels as Windsor-built Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and County minivans arrived filled with dozens of backpacks and school supplies during a wrap-up event for United Way Summer Lunch program Thursday August 27, 2015. The Summer Lunch program provides healthy meal for children who rely on school nutrition programs. The Back To School Supply Drive and Summer Lunch programs had several sponsors including FCA Windsor Assembly Plant, Staples on Ouellette Ave., CAW Local 444, Farrow, Caesars Windsor, Harvey Strosberg, Sutts, Strosberg LLP, Bart Seguin at Shibley Righton LLP, Unemployed Help Centre, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, Windsor Essex Community Housing Corp. and both school boards. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Bradd Bezaire, an employee at The City Cyclery in Windsor, has had his share of close calls during his daily bike ride from his home in Amherstburg to work.(DAX MELMER / The Windsor Star)

Bradd Bezaire, an employee at The City Cyclery in Windsor, has had his share of close calls during his daily bike ride from his home in Amherstburg to work.(DAX MELMER / The Windsor Star)

Elizabeth Ryan responds to calls at the 311 call centre at 400 City Hall Square East before a press conference celebrating the centre's 10-year anniversary, Thursday, August 27, 2015.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Elizabeth Ryan responds to calls at the 311 call centre at 400 City Hall Square East before a press conference celebrating the centre’s 10-year anniversary, Thursday, August 27, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Ginger responds to calls at the 311 call centre at 400 City Hall Square East before a press conference celebrating the centre's 10-year anniversary, Thursday, August 27, 2015.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Ginger responds to calls at the 311 call centre at 400 City Hall Square East before a press conference celebrating the centre’s 10-year anniversary, Thursday, August 27, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Paramedics arrive at 400 City Hall Square East to tend to Mayor Drew Dilkens after he became dizzy while speaking at a press conference celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the 311 call centre, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Paramedics arrive at 400 City Hall Square East to tend to Mayor Drew Dilkens after he became dizzy while speaking at a press conference celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the 311 call centre, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Mayor Drew Dilkens, joined by his wife, Jane Dilkens, left, holds a press conference at Windsor Regional Hospital - Ouellette Campus, to announce that his health is fine following a dizzy spell during an earlier press conference, Thursday, August 27, 2015.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Mayor Drew Dilkens, joined by his wife, Jane Dilkens, left, holds a press conference at Windsor Regional Hospital – Ouellette Campus, to announce that his health is fine following a dizzy spell during an earlier press conference, Thursday, August 27, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Mayor Drew Dilkens holds a press conference at Windsor Regional Hospital - Ouellette Campus, to announce that his health is fine following a dizzy spell during an earlier press conference, Thursday, August 27, 2015.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Mayor Drew Dilkens holds a press conference at Windsor Regional Hospital – Ouellette Campus, to announce that his health is fine following a dizzy spell during an earlier press conference, Thursday, August 27, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens is removed from 400 City Hall Square by paramedics after he experienced a dizzy spell on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens is removed from 400 City Hall Square by paramedics after he experienced a dizzy spell on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor-built Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and County minivans filled with dozens of backpacks and school supplies caught the attention of St. Joseph's Community children Elizabeth Back, 11, left,  Janelle Hall, 8, Elisha Back, 9, and others, right, during a wrap-up event for United Way Summer Lunch program Thursday August 27, 2015. The Summer Lunch program provides healthy meals for children who rely on school nutrition programs.  The Back To School Supply Drive and Summer Lunch programs had several sponsors including: FCA Windsor Assembly Plant, Staples on Ouellette Ave., CAW Local 444, Farrow, Caesars Windsor, Harvey Strosberg,  Sutts, Strosberg LLP, Bart Seguin at Shibley Righton LLP, Unemployed Help Centre, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, Windsor Essex Community Housing Corp. and both school boards. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor-built Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and County minivans filled with dozens of backpacks and school supplies caught the attention of St. Joseph’s Community children Elizabeth Back, 11, left, Janelle Hall, 8, Elisha Back, 9, and others, right, during a wrap-up event for United Way Summer Lunch program Thursday August 27, 2015. The Summer Lunch program provides healthy meals for children who rely on school nutrition programs. The Back To School Supply Drive and Summer Lunch programs had several sponsors including: FCA Windsor Assembly Plant, Staples on Ouellette Ave., CAW Local 444, Farrow, Caesars Windsor, Harvey Strosberg, Sutts, Strosberg LLP, Bart Seguin at Shibley Righton LLP, Unemployed Help Centre, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, Windsor Essex Community Housing Corp. and both school boards. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor-built Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and County minivans filled with dozens of backpacks and school supplies easily caught the attention of St. Joseph's Community children Dnaya Muise, 10, left, and Elisha Back, 9, and others during a wrap-up event for United Way Summer Lunch program Thursday August 27, 2015. The Summer Lunch program provides healthy meal for children who rely on school nutrition programs.  The Back To School Supply Drive and Summer Lunch programs had several sponsors including FCA Windsor Assembly Plant, Staples on Ouellette Ave., CAW Local 444, Farrow, Caesars Windsor, Harvey Strosberg,  Sutts, Strosberg LLP, Bart Seguin at Shibley Righton LLP, Unemployed Help Centre, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, Windsor Essex Community Housing Corp. and both school boards. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor-built Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and County minivans filled with dozens of backpacks and school supplies easily caught the attention of St. Joseph’s Community children Dnaya Muise, 10, left, and Elisha Back, 9, and others during a wrap-up event for United Way Summer Lunch program Thursday August 27, 2015. The Summer Lunch program provides healthy meal for children who rely on school nutrition programs. The Back To School Supply Drive and Summer Lunch programs had several sponsors including FCA Windsor Assembly Plant, Staples on Ouellette Ave., CAW Local 444, Farrow, Caesars Windsor, Harvey Strosberg, Sutts, Strosberg LLP, Bart Seguin at Shibley Righton LLP, Unemployed Help Centre, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, Windsor Essex Community Housing Corp. and both school boards. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Immigrant student Mareo Zaya no longer has to worry about having a nice pair of shoes to wear, either for playing soccer or attending classes at Catholic Central, Wednesday August 26, 2015.  Zaya was participating in Newcomer Orientation Week at Catholic Central High School. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star) See Waddell story.

Immigrant student Mareo Zaya no longer has to worry about having a nice pair of shoes to wear, either for playing soccer or attending classes at Catholic Central, Wednesday August 26, 2015. Zaya was participating in Newcomer Orientation Week at Catholic Central High School. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star) See Waddell story.

Immigrant student Sara Aljoudi, 15, asks a question during Newcomer Orientation Week event at Catholic Central High School, Wednesday August 26, 2015.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Immigrant student Sara Aljoudi, 15, asks a question during Newcomer Orientation Week event at Catholic Central High School, Wednesday August 26, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Immigrant student Mareo Zaya participates in Newcomer Orientation Week at Catholic Central High School. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star) See Waddell story.

Immigrant student Mareo Zaya participates in Newcomer Orientation Week at Catholic Central High School. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star) See Waddell story.

Immigrant student H'Bong Kpa, front, gets aquainted with high school life with other immigrant students during N.O.W. program at Catholic Central, Wednesday August 26, 2015.  Newcomer Orientation Week (N.O.W.) eases immigrant students into their surroundings with fun activities in and about the downtown school. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Immigrant student H’Bong Kpa, front, gets aquainted with high school life with other immigrant students during N.O.W. program at Catholic Central, Wednesday August 26, 2015. Newcomer Orientation Week (N.O.W.) eases immigrant students into their surroundings with fun activities in and about the downtown school. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Former Windsor Spitfires player Ben Johnson arrives at Ontario Court of Justice Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.  Johnson, 21, is charged with one count of sexual assault.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Former Windsor Spitfires player Ben Johnson arrives at Ontario Court of Justice Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. Johnson, 21, is charged with one count of sexual assault. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police investigate on Wyandotte Street East near Drouillard Road after a minivan collided with a bridge support early Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. A single occupant of the vehicle was taken to hospital with serious injuries. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police investigate on Wyandotte Street East near Drouillard Road after a minivan collided with a bridge support early Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. A single occupant of the vehicle was taken to hospital with serious injuries. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)


Windsor In Pictures: Friday, August 28, 2015

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Lakeshore Canadiens' Brett Smith, and Wheatley Omstead Sharks' Evan Mastronardi battle for position in the Great Lakes Junior C exhibition game at the Atlas Tube Centre in Lakeshore, Ontario on August 28, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Lakeshore Canadiens’ Brett Smith, and Wheatley Omstead Sharks’ Evan Mastronardi battle for position in the Great Lakes Junior C exhibition game at the Atlas Tube Centre in Lakeshore, Ontario on August 28, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Lakeshore Canadiens goaltender Brendan Shuck makes a save against the Wheatley Omstead Sharks in a Great Lakes Junior C exhibition game at the Atlas Tube Centre in Lakeshore, Ontario on August 28, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Lakeshore Canadiens goaltender Brendan Shuck makes a save against the Wheatley Omstead Sharks in a Great Lakes Junior C exhibition game at the Atlas Tube Centre in Lakeshore, Ontario on August 28, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Lakeshore Canadiens' Jack Bartlett prepares to shoot the puck against the Wheatley Omstead Sharks during Great Lakes Junior C exhibition action at the Atlas Tube Centre in Lakeshore, Ontario on August 28, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Lakeshore Canadiens’ Jack Bartlett prepares to shoot the puck against the Wheatley Omstead Sharks during Great Lakes Junior C exhibition action at the Atlas Tube Centre in Lakeshore, Ontario on August 28, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Day campers at the Canada South Science City get a close up look at a corn snake, Friday, August 28, 2015. The science facility is in search of a new home after using their current building at 930 Marion Ave. for 11 years. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Day campers at the Canada South Science City get a close up look at a corn snake, Friday, August 28, 2015. The science facility is in search of a new home after using their current building at 930 Marion Ave. for 11 years. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Tony Sabo shows day campers at the Canada South Science City a corn snake, Friday, August 28, 2015. The science facility is in search of a new home after using their current building at 930 Marion Ave. for 11 years. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Tony Sabo shows day campers at the Canada South Science City a corn snake, Friday, August 28, 2015. The science facility is in search of a new home after using their current building at 930 Marion Ave. for 11 years. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Essex-Windsor EMS chief, Bruce Krauter, right, is joined by deputy chiefs, Ryan Lemay and Justin Lammers, at a press conference discussing the drowning of EMS paramedic Mahmoud Ghannam, Friday, August 28, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Essex-Windsor EMS chief, Bruce Krauter, right, is joined by deputy chiefs, Ryan Lemay and Justin Lammers, at a press conference discussing the drowning of EMS paramedic Mahmoud Ghannam, Friday, August 28, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Essex-Windsor EMS chief, Bruce Krauter, centre, is joined by deputy chiefs, Ryan Lemay, Justin Lammers and Chris Grant, far right, as well as Ian Nash, CUPE 2974 president, centre-right, at a press conference discussing the drowning of EMS paramedic Mahmoud Ghannam, Friday, August 28, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Essex-Windsor EMS chief, Bruce Krauter, centre, is joined by deputy chiefs, Ryan Lemay, Justin Lammers and Chris Grant, far right, as well as Ian Nash, CUPE 2974 president, centre-right, at a press conference discussing the drowning of EMS paramedic Mahmoud Ghannam, Friday, August 28, 2015. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Joe Clark (centre) visits the Downtown Mission to inquire about his long time friend Brad Jeffries in Windsor on Friday, August 28, 2015. Jeffries, a one-time prominent Windsor boxer, is now officially missing. Clark visits the mission every day to ask about Jeffries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Joe Clark (centre) visits the Downtown Mission to inquire about his long time friend Brad Jeffries in Windsor on Friday, August 28, 2015. Jeffries, a one-time prominent Windsor boxer, is now officially missing. Clark visits the mission every day to ask about Jeffries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Joe Clark, right, visits the Downtown Mission to inquire about his long time friend Brad Jeffries in on August 28, 2015. Jeffries, a one-time prominent Windsor boxer, is now officially missing. Clark visits the mission every day to ask about Jeffries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Joe Clark, right, visits the Downtown Mission to inquire about his long time friend Brad Jeffries in on August 28, 2015. Jeffries, a one-time prominent Windsor boxer, is now officially missing. Clark visits the mission every day to ask about Jeffries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Joe Clark (centre) visits the Downtown Mission to inquire about his long time friend Brad Jeffries in Windsor on Friday, August 28, 2015. Jeffries, a one-time prominent Windsor boxer, is now officially missing. Clark visits the mission every day to ask about Jeffries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Joe Clark (centre) visits the Downtown Mission to inquire about his long time friend Brad Jeffries in Windsor on Friday, August 28, 2015. Jeffries, a one-time prominent Windsor boxer, is now officially missing. Clark visits the mission every day to ask about Jeffries. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Karen Scaddan in her home office in LaSalle on Monday, August 24, 2015. Scaddan offers up some tips for getting organized before the start of the school year. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Karen Scaddan in her home office in LaSalle on Monday, August 24, 2015. Scaddan offers up some tips for getting organized before the start of the school year. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

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Windsor In Pictures: August 31, 2015

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Dance activist Egemen Aktas, front, joined a demonstration by Save Ojibway members and area drummers at City Hall Monday August 31, 2015.  OMB is holding a hearing to determine the fate of property near Ojibway Nature Centre and Prairie Reserve Tuesday August 31, 2015.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)  Battagello story

Dance activist Egemen Aktas, front, joined a demonstration by Save Ojibway members and area drummers at City Hall Monday August 31, 2015. OMB is holding a hearing to determine the fate of property near Ojibway Nature Centre and Prairie Reserve Tuesday August 31, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star) 

\Supervisor Michael Chantler takes a pie in the face from lifeguard Stefan Boulineau at the Remington Booster Pool in Windsor on Monday, August 31, 2015. From June 26 to August 22, Windsor lifeguards participated in a challenge between all public pools to see who could bring in the most blood donations. All pool supervisors volunteered to take a pie in the face if their pool won the challenge. Remington Booster Pool won after 44 per cent of the lifeguards donated blood. The challenge collected a total of 38 units of blood from 11 participating pools.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

\Supervisor Michael Chantler takes a pie in the face from lifeguard Stefan Boulineau at the Remington Booster Pool in Windsor on Monday, August 31, 2015. From June 26 to August 22, Windsor lifeguards participated in a challenge between all public pools to see who could bring in the most blood donations. All pool supervisors volunteered to take a pie in the face if their pool won the challenge. Remington Booster Pool won after 44 per cent of the lifeguards donated blood. The challenge collected a total of 38 units of blood from 11 participating pools. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

\Supervisor Stacey Ruttle takes a pie in the face from lifeguard Megan Barrette at the Remington Booster Pool in Windsor on Monday, August 31, 2015. From June 26 to August 22, Windsor lifeguards participated in a challenge between all public pools to see who could bring in the most blood donations. All pool supervisors volunteered to take a pie in the face if their pool won the challenge. Remington Booster Pool won after 44 per cent of the lifeguards donated blood. The challenge collected a total of 38 units of blood from 11 participating pools.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

\Supervisor Stacey Ruttle takes a pie in the face from lifeguard Megan Barrette at the Remington Booster Pool in Windsor on Monday, August 31, 2015. From June 26 to August 22, Windsor lifeguards participated in a challenge between all public pools to see who could bring in the most blood donations. All pool supervisors volunteered to take a pie in the face if their pool won the challenge. Remington Booster Pool won after 44 per cent of the lifeguards donated blood. The challenge collected a total of 38 units of blood from 11 participating pools. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Paved sections of the trails that will be part of the Herb Gray Parkway as seen in Windsor on Monday, August 31, 2015. Crews have begun putting down asphalt for the trails.                           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Paved sections of the trails that will be part of the Herb Gray Parkway as seen in Windsor on Monday, August 31, 2015. Crews have begun putting down asphalt for the trails. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Paved sections of the trails that will be part of the Herb Gray Parkway as seen in Windsor on Monday, August 31, 2015. Crews have begun putting down asphalt for the trails.                           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Paved sections of the trails that will be part of the Herb Gray Parkway as seen in Windsor on Monday, August 31, 2015. Crews have begun putting down asphalt for the trails. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Demonstration by area drummers and members of Save Ojibway at City Hall where OMB is holding a hearing to determine the fate of property near Ojibway Nature Centre and Prairie Reserve Tuesday August 31, 2015.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star) Battagello story

Demonstration by area drummers and members of Save Ojibway at City Hall where OMB is holding a hearing to determine the fate of property near Ojibway Nature Centre and Prairie Reserve Tuesday August 31, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star) 

Spits defenceman Jalen Chatfield has his picture taken on opening day of camp Monday. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Spits defenceman Jalen Chatfield has his picture taken on opening day of camp Monday. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Windsor Spitfires training camp begins at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario on August 31, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Spitfires training camp begins at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario on August 31, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Windsor Spitfires training camp begins at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario on August 31, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Spitfires training camp begins at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario on August 31, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Windsor Spitfires training camp begins at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario on August 31, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Spitfires training camp begins at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario on August 31, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Addison Drake, 3, lost her doll "Little Addison" on the way to the Mackinac island ferry in mid July. The Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry system posted pictures of the lost doll they dubbed Dolly on social media during the last six weeks and mom Meg Drake saw the story that is making the rounds on Facebook Sunday. Her daughter will be reunited with her doll Friday and has a new play house waiting for her doll. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Addison Drake, 3, lost her doll “Little Addison” on the way to the Mackinac island ferry in mid July. The Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry system posted pictures of the lost doll they dubbed Dolly on social media during the last six weeks and mom Meg Drake saw the story that is making the rounds on Facebook Sunday. Her daughter will be reunited with her doll Friday and has a new play house waiting for her doll. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Addison Drake, 3, lost her doll "Little Addison" on the way to the Mackinac island ferry in mid July. The Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry system posted pictures of the lost doll they dubbed Dolly on social media during the last six weeks and mom Meg Drake saw the story that is making the rounds on Facebook Sunday. Her daughter will be reunited with her doll Friday and has a new play house waiting for her doll. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Addison Drake, 3, lost her doll “Little Addison” on the way to the Mackinac island ferry in mid July. The Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry system posted pictures of the lost doll they dubbed Dolly on social media during the last six weeks and mom Meg Drake saw the story that is making the rounds on Facebook Sunday. Her daughter will be reunited with her doll Friday and has a new play house waiting for her doll. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Addison Drake, 3, lost her doll Little Addison on the way to the Mackinac island ferry in mid-July. The Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry system posted pictures of the lost doll they dubbed Dolly on social media during the last six weeks and mom Meg Drake saw the story that is making the rounds on Facebook Sunday. Her daughter will be reunited with her doll Friday and has a new playhouse waiting for her doll. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Addison Drake, 3, lost her doll Little Addison on the way to the Mackinac island ferry in mid-July. The Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry system posted pictures of the lost doll they dubbed Dolly on social media during the last six weeks and mom Meg Drake saw the story that is making the rounds on Facebook Sunday. Her daughter will be reunited with her doll Friday and has a new playhouse waiting for her doll. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Tracey Rogers, centre, leads a group of drummers during a demonstration by members of Save Ojibway at City Hall where OMB is holding a hearing to determine the fate of property near Ojibway Nuture Centre and Prairie August 31, 2015.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star) Battagello story

Tracey Rogers, centre, leads a group of drummers during a demonstration by members of Save Ojibway at City Hall where OMB is holding a hearing to determine the fate of property near Ojibway Nuture Centre and Prairie August 31, 2015. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star) 

A sign for Lux Home Furniture Centre in Tecumseh, is shown on Monday, August 31, 2015. The business is among several that wants to leave the Tecumseh BIA. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A sign for Lux Home Furniture Centre in Tecumseh, is shown on Monday, August 31, 2015. The business is among several that wants to leave the Tecumseh BIA. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The exterior of Lux Home Furniture Centre in Tecumseh, is shown on Monday, August 31, 2015. The business is among several that wants to leave the Tecumseh BIA. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The exterior of Lux Home Furniture Centre in Tecumseh, is shown on Monday, August 31, 2015. The business is among several that wants to leave the Tecumseh BIA. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Businesses along Tecumseh Rd. E. in Tecumseh, are shown on Monday, August 31, 2015. Some businesses in the town want to leave the Tecumseh BIA. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Businesses along Tecumseh Rd. E. in Tecumseh, are shown on Monday, August 31, 2015. Some businesses in the town want to leave the Tecumseh BIA. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Businesses along Tecumseh Rd. E. in Tecumseh, are shown on Monday, August 31, 2015. Some businesses in the town want to leave the Tecumseh BIA. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Businesses along Tecumseh Rd. E. in Tecumseh, are shown on Monday, August 31, 2015. Some businesses in the town want to leave the Tecumseh BIA. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)


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