Windsor Veterans Affairs office to open in spring 2017

Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs confirmed on Friday what CBC Windsor was first to report back in November: A new office will open in the Rose City.

'She has no ears': Neglected dog's infected ears 'fall off' in vet's hands

The humane society found the white cocker spaniel-type dog in a parking lot of the 900 block of Pelissier Street on Saturday night.

Sex abuse in Buddhism: A CBC Q&A with Buddhist investigative reporter

Rob Hogendoorn is a Dutch journalist who is investigating 17 abuse cases involving Buddhist monks in the Netherlands.

4 Windsor-Essex beaches not safe for swimming this weekend

According to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, swimming is not recommended at four beaches because of elevated levels of E. coli:

Why Canada may need a national plan to counter radical extremism

by Kelly Malone

Since ISIS sympathizer Aaron Driver died in a confrontation with police in Strathroy, Ont., the question of what can be done to counter radical extremism in Canada has been a prime topic of discussion.

Could star swimmer Penny Oleksiak be next face on Wheaties box?

A week ago, swimmer Penny Oleksiak was just one of the many anonymous athletes about to embark on her first Olympic Games. She's now a national hero being touted as a Canadian Michael Phelps, a fresh-faced star with seemingly limitless potential.

Cyclospora outbreak in Canada possibly linked to imported produce

by Elysha Enos

The government is advising Canadians to check where their produce comes from after an outbreak of cyclospora was reported in four provinces.

Syrian teens get acquainted with Windsor Public Library

Syrian teens attending a summer camp here in Windsor got acquainted with the main branch of the Windsor Public Library Thursday.

Beef prices expected to keep falling, slowly

by Kyle Bakx

Cattle prices have fallen sharply, but beef retail prices are falling more slowly.

Peterborough, Ont., plane crash that killed pilot left 'crazy scene' on street

A small plane that crashed on a busy street south of downtown Peterborough, Ont., overnight, killing the only person on board, had been stolen from Markham Airport north of Toronto, police say.

Buying Ambassador Bridge said to be 'a big advantage in the long run'

Putting the new Gordie Howe International Bridge and the aging Ambassador Bridge under a common authority "makes sense," according to Bill Anderson, of the Cross Border Institute in Windsor.

Facebook reinforces stereotypes about cat people and dog people

by Danielle Nerman

Researchers at the social network sorted through the profiles of about 160,000 people who shared photos of cats or dogs and found that those who prefer Felix over Fido are more likely to be single.

Windsor marijuana vaping lounge applauds new Health Canada rules

Windsor vaping lounge applauds federal government's new rules for patients wanting to grow medical marijuana.

FBI tip led RCMP to thwart possible terrorist act by Aaron Driver in Strathroy, Ont.

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation tipped off the RCMP about a person who was potentially planning a terrorist attack in Canada, says Reuters, which led the Mounties to a small Ontario town where a known ISIS sympathizer died in a confrontation with officers.

Syrian teens dealing with traumatic experiences through art

Pictures of tanks, guns and bombing fighter jets, all drawn by young Syrian teens are helping them adjust to life here and work through the lasting trauma.

Medical marijuana patients can grow 'limited amount' of cannabis at home under new laws

by Andrew Foote

Canadian medical marijuana patients can now grow their own cannabis at home or get someone else to grow it for them under new Health Canada regulations that will take effect later this month.

Video Rob Ford crack video released after charge withdrawn against Sandro Lisi

by Sarah Bridge, Dave Seglins

The video of Toronto’s former mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine is now public, and for the first time can be viewed outside a courtroom.