The Star’s award-winning photographers covered Windsor and Essex County yesterday. Check out the photos.
Media City Film Festival program director Oona Mosna, right, walks with longtime filmmaker Michael Snow, 84, during a funding announcement by Windsor West MPP Teresa Piruzza at Capitol Theatre and Arts Centre Wednesday May 22, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)
Consul General Roy Norton is photographed at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Norton was taking part in a border conference. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)
The Windsor police arson investigation unit attends 730 Sprucewood Ave. on May 22, 2013. (Dalson Chen / The Windsor Star)
Star reporter Kelly Steele is all smiles before she buckles into the Camaro pace car. (DAX MELMER / The Windsor Star)
Premier Kathleen Wynne, centre, and Windsor West MPP Teresa Piruzza, right, receive a tour on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, of Windsor Business Accelorator by Managing Director Arthur Barbit, left, during an announcement for an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant of $100,000 toward the WE Explore Project which helps young business leaders make the connection to the workplace. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)
Ken Lewenza speaks after a plaque with his name was unveiled at the Tayfour Campus of Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The lobby of the hospital will now be known as the Ken Lewenza Lobby. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)
Bill Arvanitis, left, president, Arvan Rehab Group, is shown with Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the former Million Dollar Saloon in downtown Windsor, Ont. The building is being renovated and will soon open as a medical clinic. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Police tape at the fire scene at 730 Sprucewood Ave. Photographed May 22, 2013. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne meets a client at the City of Windsor’s Employment and Training Services office Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Leamington Lions goaltender Cody Kroeker makes a save during action against the Brennan Cardinals in the high school boys semi-final soccer game at Brennan on May 22, 2013. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)
Windsor fire prevention officers and OFM investigators at the fire scene on May 22, 2013. (The Windsor Star)
With his hand on the gear shift, professional race car driver Townsend Bell gives Windsor Star reporter Kelly Steele, right, a drive around the track of Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. The car reached speeds of 120 m.p.h. (DAX MELMER / The Windsor Star)
Dylan Cullis, left, of the Windsor Express basketball team, meets Premier Kathleen Wynne, centre, and Windsor West MPP Teresa Piruzza, right, during a tour Wednesday, May 22, 2013, of the Windsor Accelorator. Wynne and Piruzza later announced an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant of $100,000 toward the WE Explore Project. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)
Dino Chiodo, left, and Ted Farron unveil a plaque with Ken Lewenza’s name at the Tayfour Campus of Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The lobby of the hospital will now be known as the Ken Lewenza Lobby. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)
In this file photo, the exterior of the Million Dollar Saloon is shown when it was up for sale. The adult entertainment establishment had been a downtown landmark for many years. ( Jason Kryk/ The Windsor Star)
(NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)
The remains of Sprucewood Industries. Photographed May 22, 2013. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne chats with Dan Clark, a client at the City of Windsor’s Employment and Training Services office Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Firefighters dressed in hazardous materials suits check a man in the 200 block of McEwan Avenue in Windsor on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The man claimed he drank a radioactive liquid. Firefighters check the man and were able to determine he had not. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)
Firefighters examine the remains of Sprucewood Industries in Windsor, Ont. on May 22, 2013. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)
The Leamington Lions celebrate the winning goal over the Brennan Cardinals during the WECSSAA boys AA soccer semifinal at Brennan May 22, 2013. Noah Santos scored the lone goal in a 1-0 victory. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)
Media City Film Festival program directors Jeremy Rigsby, left, and Oona Mosna, right, chat and walk with longtime filmmaker Michael Snow, 84, during a funding announcement by Windsor West MPP Teresa Piruzza at Capitol Theatre, Wednesday May 22, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)
The Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix runs May 31 to June 2.
Premier Kathleen Wynne, left, and Windsor West MPP Teresa Piruzza speak on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, with Nour Hachem following the announcement of an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant of $100,000 toward the WE Explore Project which helps young business leaders make the connection to the workplace. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)
Ken Lewenza speaks after a plaque with his name was unveiled at the Tayfour Campus of Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The lobby of the hospital will now be known as the Ken Lewenza Lobby. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)
Bill Arvanitis, centre, president, Arvan Rehab Group, is shown with Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the former Million Dollar Saloon in downtown Windsor, Ont. The building has been renovated and will soon open as a medical clinic. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Ashley Steele models felted silk kimono created by Ruth Germain at Sho Gallery on Wednesday. Germain and Phil McLeod of Sho Gallery are hosting Sho Art Spirit and Performance a three-day collaborative show this Friday through Sunday. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)
The remains of Sprucewood Industries. Photographed May 22, 2013. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynnej, right, is greeted by MPP Teresa Piruzza, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the 400 building at city hall in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Firefighters remove their hazardous materials suits after checking a man in the 200 Block of McEwan Avenue in Windsor on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The man claimed he drank a radioactive liquid. Firefighters check the man and were able to determine he had not. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)
The remains of Sprucewood Industries. Photographed May 22, 2013. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)
The Leamington Lions celebrate the winning goal over the Brennan Cardinals during the WECSSAA boys AA soccer semifinal at Brennan May 22, 2013. Noah Santos scored the lone goal in a 1-0 victory. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)
One of the official pace cars makes its way around the Belle Isle track. (DAX MELMER / The Windsor Star)
The remains of Sprucewood Industries. Photographed May 22, 2013. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)
Premier Kathleen Wynne answers questions on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, from local members of the Designated Physiotherapy Clinics Association outside Windsor Accelerator. Wynne joined Windsor West MPP Teresa Piruzza during an announcement of an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant of $100,000 toward the WE Explore Project. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)
Bill Arvanitis, left, president, Arvan Rehab Group, is shown with Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the former Million Dollar Saloon in downtown Windsor, Ont. The building is being renovated and will soon open as a medical clinic. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Premier Kathleen Wynne, centre, poses with Sarah Davidson, left, and Yvonne Pilon, co-chairs of Youth Retention and Attraction Task Force, during the announcement on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, of an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant of $100,000 toward the WE Explore Project which supports young business leaders in engaging the community. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)
A view of the charred mess at 730 Sprucewood Ave. on May 22, 2013. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, right, walks with MPP Teresa Piruzza and Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the 400 building at city hall in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Firefighters dressed in hazardous materials suits check a man in the 200 block of McEwan Avenue in Windsor on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The man claimed he drank a radioactive liquid. Firefighters check the man and were able to determine he had not. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)
A firefighter gathers hose at the aftermath of the fire scene at 730 Sprucewood Ave. Photographed May 22, 2013. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)
(NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)
Ken Lewenza thanks staff after a plaque with his name was unveiled at the Tayfour Campus of Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The lobby of the hospital will now be known as the Ken Lewenza Lobby. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)
The remains of Sprucewood Industries. Photographed May 22, 2013. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne speaks to media Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the 400 building at city hall in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
The Leamington Lions celebrate the winning goal over the Brennan Cardinals during the WECSSAA boys AA soccer semifinal at Brennan May 22, 2013. Noah Santos scored the lone goal in a 1-0 victory. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)
Premier Kathleen Wynne announces on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant of $100,000 toward the WE Explore Project for the Windsor and Essex County region. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)
Firefighters sift through the remains of the plastics recycling warehouse at 730 Sprucewood Ave. on May 22, 2013. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne speaks to media Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the 400 building at city hall in Windsor, Ont. as mayor Eddie Francis looks on. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
