# essex county (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover essex county. Page: Feed: --- ## [LaSalle's McNally looks to wait out the Storm as first-round pick opts not to report to 2027 Memorial Cup host](https://windsorstar.com/sports/lasalles-mcnally-looks-to-wait-out-the-storm-as-first-round-pick-opts-not-to-report-to-2027-memorial-cup-host) _2026-08-25 · Jim Parker · Windsor Star_ It appears LaSalle’s Declan McNally will try to wait out the Storm. The Guelph Storm opened training camp on Monday, but the 15-year-old McNally, who was the club’s first-round pick in June’s OHL Draft, was not on hand. The club said it was informed by McNally’s representative that he would not be reporting. In a statement, the team said McNally’s representative made it clear ahead \[…\] ## [Before the bell rings: Why sleep matters for school success](https://windsorstar.com/opinion/columnists/before-the-bell-rings-why-sleep-matters-for-school-success) _2026-08-25 · Brian MacLeod · Windsor Star_ As the school year gets closer, many parents are getting prepared by buying school supplies, planning lunches, and organizing family schedules. All of these steps are important for a smooth start to the school year. But if we want children to truly be ready to learn, grow, and do well, one back-to-school item needs special \[…\] ## [Tales of the Adirondacks, past and present: Who is the newcomer?](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/communities/history/tales-of-the-adirondacks-past-and-present-who-is-the-newcomer-2/) _2026-08-25 · OurStoryBridge · Adirondack Explorer_ OurStoryBridge shares a story from Keene community member Betsey Thomas-Train about uncovering her roots in the area ## [Fugitive wanted since 2024 turns himself in at Windsor police headquarters](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/fugitive-wanted-since-2024-turns-himself-in-at-windsor-police-headquarters) _2026-08-25 · Trevor Wilhelm · Windsor Star_ Al Latif allegedly abducted a man by forcing him into a vehicle ## [Windsor's African diaspora festival parade a hit despite heavy rainfall](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/windsors-african-diaspora-festival-parade-a-hit-despite-heavy-rainfall) _2026-08-25 · Sarah Grishpul · Windsor Star_ The weekend-long event celebrated Windsor's African and Caribbean communities with cultural programming and live entertainment. ## [Philp: We are witnessing the birth of a new industry: the commercial humanoid robot](https://windsorstar.com/opinion/columnists/philp-we-are-witnessing-the-birth-of-a-new-industry-the-commercial-humanoid-robot) _2026-08-25 · Brian MacLeod · Windsor Star_ Science fiction has promised us robotic companions for decades, but only recently has that promise moved from the silver screen to the factory floor. We are witnessing the birth of a new industry: the commercial humanoid robot. Driven by massive leaps in artificial intelligence, companies are racing to build machines that navigate our world and \[…\] ## [Towns of Jay and Keene announce Third Annual Sustainability & Energy Fair](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/environment/towns-of-jay-and-keene-announce-third-annual-sustainability-energy-fair/) _2026-08-25 · Community News Reports · Adirondack Explorer_ Jay and Keene will hold seminars on topics like solar energy, heat pumps, composting and electric vehicles at the sustainability fair ## [Windsor's historic Paul Martin building will reopen as boutique hotel by next summer](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/windsors-historic-paul-martin-building-will-reopen-as-boutique-hotel-by-next-summer) _2026-08-25 · Trevor Wilhelm · Windsor Star_ The city announced in 2023 that the Paul Martin Building at 185 would be transformed into a boutique hotel by RM Holdings. ## [Walker Industries donates $100K for Amherstburg park improvements](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/walker-industries-donates-100k-for-amherstburg-park-improvements) _2026-08-25 · Julie Kotsis · Windsor Star_ Construction at H. Murray Smith Centennial Park is expected to begin this fall. ## [Windsor police launch Chief's Gala to support youth, mental health](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/inaugural-chiefs-gala-fundraiser-set-for-oct-1) _2026-08-25 · Julie Kotsis · Windsor Star_ The event will take place Oct. 1 at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts. ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ueRajnkwtmjR) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [Poilievre calls for continued fight against 'terrible' U.S. auto tariffs during Windsor stop](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/poilievre-calls-for-continued-fight-against-terrible-u-s-auto-tariffs-during-windsor-stop) _2026-08-25 · Taylor Campbell · Windsor Star_ The opposition leader reiterated his party's push for a renewal of the Canada-U.S. Auto Pact. ## [Schroon River: The name game](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/communities/history/schroon-river-the-name-game/) _2026-08-25 · By William Cranker · Adirondack Explorer_ Research behind the name of the Schroon River reveals the Dutch origins and New England anglicization of the name ## [Honoring the life and work of Nathan Farb](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/communities/adirondackers-people/honoring-the-life-and-work-of-nathan-farb/) _2026-08-25 · Tim Rowland · Adirondack Explorer_ Family and friends gathered to remember the fascinating photographer Nathan Farb who died in March. ## [Northville–Placid Trail rerouted to avoid remote beaver-flooded section](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/recreation/hiking/northville-placid-trail-rerouted-to-avoid-remote-beaver-flooded-section/) _2026-08-24 · Zachary Matson · Adirondack Explorer_ Trail along Mud Lake in West Canada Lake Wilderness moved to higher ground ## [OurStoryBridge Listens documents Americans’ experiences in real time](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/communities/ourstorybridge-listens-documents-americans-experiences-in-real-time/) _2026-08-24 · Community News Reports · Adirondack Explorer_ OurStoryBridge Listens covers a variety of topics including democracy, food insecurity, affordability and more ## [Essex County OPP investigate 'sudden death' in Tecumseh](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/essex-county-opp-investigate-sudden-death-in-tecumseh) _2026-08-24 · Trevor Wilhelm · Windsor Star_ Essex County OPP are investigating after officers found a man dead Monday morning in Tecumseh. Ontario Provincial Police said officers and paramedics responded around 6:30 a.m. Monday to investigate a “sudden death” near Highway 401 at Lakeshore Road 103. Police said they found a 51-year-old man dead at the scene. The OPP have released no \[…\] ## [State Police suspensions tied to crash involving off-duty trooper’s son](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/communities/state-police-suspensions-tied-to-crash-involving-off-duty-troopers-son/) _2026-08-24 · By Brendan J. Lyons, Times Union · Adirondack Explorer_ A car crash has prompted multiple suspensions and an investigation. ## [Adirondack Invasive Species Summit expands to two days](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/environment/invasive-species/adirondack-invasive-species-summit-expands-to-two-days/) _2026-08-24 · Community News Reports · Adirondack Explorer_ This year's summit will provide participants with hands-on practice to help demonstrate the complexities of managing invasives ## [Beyond the summer escape: Redefining Adirondack camp for NYC youth](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/communities/beyond-the-summer-escape-redefining-adirondack-camp-for-nyc-youth/) _2026-08-24 · Brianna Kimmel · Adirondack Explorer_ A new wave of targeted summer camp experiences are redefining what access to the Adirondacks looks like ## [Adirondack Stories: Ned Buntline](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/communities/history/adirondack-stories-ned-buntline/) _2026-08-23 · Marty Podskoch · Adirondack Explorer_ Ned Buntline wrote more than 400 historical novels about the Wild West, Civil War, pirates, politics and much more ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aYr7ix8lE5ZR) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Column: Canada’s trappers and artisans call on Etsy to reconsider misguided ban on fur](https://windsorstar.com/opinion/columnists/column-canadas-trappers-and-artisans-call-on-etsy-to-reconsider-misguided-ban-on-fur) _2026-08-22 · Brian MacLeod · Windsor Star_ Etsy needs to reconsider the impacts of its decision, which only stigmatizes fur and the Indigenous and non-Indigenous people who make up the industry - from trappers to artisans, and the many other organizations and people who seek out a portion of their livelihoods through our trade. ## [Column: Darwin's reckoning: Why we must fight for evolution's castaways](https://windsorstar.com/opinion/columnists/column-darwins-reckoning-why-we-must-fight-for-evolutions-castaways) _2026-08-22 · Brian MacLeod · Windsor Star_ By Geoffrey Hurley Why do we insist on defying Darwin’s verdict, pulling species back from the brink when evolution has always been content to let them fall? Stand on the cliffs of Cape Breton, scanning the grey Atlantic for a spout that may never come. Walk the banks of dying rivers, where salmon once leaped \[…\] ## [Charlebois Why Cheap Australian Beef May Be Canadian Beef’s Best Friend](https://windsorstar.com/opinion/columnists/charlebois-why-cheap-australian-beef-may-be-canadian-beefs-best-friend) _2026-08-22 · Brian MacLeod · Windsor Star_ At first glance, the presence of inexpensive Australian beef in Canadian grocery stores seems absurd. How can beef raised thousands of kilometres away, shipped across the Pacific and distributed through Canada sell for substantially less than beef produced in Alberta? Recent comparisons circulating online have shown Australian striploin selling for approximately $24 per kilogram while \[…\] ## [Should chain saws be allowed in trail work in Wilderness Areas?](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/adirondacks-almanack/chain-saws-in-adirondack-park-debated/) _2026-08-22 · By David Gibson and Tony Goodwin, Almanack Guest Contributor · Adirondack Explorer_ Opposing views on using chain saws as part of trail maintenance in the Adirondack Park ## [Free workshops for homeowners looking to upgrade septic systems](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/adirondacks-almanack/septic-workshops/) _2026-08-22 · Community News Reports · Adirondack Explorer_ Workshops Aug. 26 and 27 in Essex and Franklin counties will help connect homeowners to state funding for replacing septic ## [After 18 years, Common Ground Alliance to end its annual coalition-building conference](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/adirondacks-almanack/common-ground-alliance-to-end-annual-conference/) _2026-08-22 · Community News Reports · Adirondack Explorer_ Popular forum heralded for fostering collaboration across the Adirondack Park for nearly 2 decades ## [Enchanted](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/communities/enchanted/) _2026-08-22 · Dick Monroe · Adirondack Explorer_ In its 70th year, Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge was the site of a celebratory visit for Dick Monroe and his family ## [Enchanted](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/communities/enchanted/) _2026-08-22 · Dick Monroe · Adirondack Explorer_ In its 70th year, Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge was the site of a celebratory visit for Dick Monroe and his family ## [West-end residents applaud Windsor's plan to take over dilapidated Ambassador Bridge houses](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/sandwich-town-residents-applaud-windsors-plan-to-take-over-dilapidated-houses) _2026-08-22 · Pascal Hogue · Windsor Star_ City council started the expropriation process, targeting rotting houses scattered across a once-thriving neighbourhood. ## [‘I Feared the Usual Life:’ Exhibit pays tribute to Adirondack poet Jeanne Robert Foster](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/communities/arts/i-feared-the-usual-life-exhibit-pays-tribute-to-adirondack-poet-jeanne-robert-foster/) _2026-08-22 · Jaysa Dold · Adirondack Explorer_ The Kelly Adirondack Center pays tribute to Jeanne Robert Foster with an exhibition of her iconic work ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ah7CsOcyDOQT) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Ceremony marking 84th anniversary of Dieppe Raid honors fallen Canadian soldiers](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/ceremony-marking-84th-anniversary-of-dieppe-raid-honors-fallen-canadian-soldiers) _2026-08-22 · Pascal Hogue · Windsor Star_ 'Moments like this remind us that the peace we enjoy today, did not come easily' ## [Ambassador Bridge company willing to give Windsor derelict west-end properties](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/ambassador-bridge-company-willing-to-give-windsor-derelict-west-end-properties) _2026-08-21 · Taylor Campbell · Windsor Star_ Bridge company says it's 'ready, willing, and able' to demolish the homes and transfer property to the city. ## [OPP charge Windsor man with impaired driving, open liquor in Leamington](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/opp-lay-impaired-driving-charges-against-leamington-motorist) _2026-08-21 · Julie Kotsis · Windsor Star_ Driver received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. ## [The Adirondack Labyrinth: The anti-hike](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/communities/the-adirondack-labyrinth-the-anti-hike/) _2026-08-21 · Almanack Guest Contributor · Adirondack Explorer_ The Adirondack Labyrinth in Johnsburg presents an alternative experience to the typical outdoor adventure the region is known for ## [Letter: Gignac has earned her retirement](https://windsorstar.com/opinion/letters/letter-gignac-has-earned-her-retirement) _2026-08-21 · Brian MacLeod · Windsor Star_ Re: After 23 years on council, Gignac won’t seek re-election, July 29 Although somewhat disappointed, we understand and respect Jo-Anne’s decision. That said, we must commend our prominent ward representative for distinguished service, sound representation and sincere engagement. Joanne Gignac has been a steadfast spokesperson for Ward 6 and the correct proxy for assigned duties \[…\] ## [Letter: Article pulls back the curtain on the legacy of Canada’s peacekeepers](https://windsorstar.com/opinion/letters/letter-article-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-the-legacy-of-canadas-peacekeepers) _2026-08-21 · Brian MacLeod · Windsor Star_ The concept of peacekeeping (made a national day of remembrance in Canada Aug. 9, 2008) is deeply ingrained in our Canadian culture, reflecting the strength of our country’s diverse identity and national heritage. To grasp the importance of remembering our peacekeepers, who gave up a piece of individuality to become a part of something larger \[…\] ## [Letter: City must tackle human trafficking](https://windsorstar.com/opinion/letters/letter-city-must-tackle-human-trafficking) _2026-08-21 · Brian MacLeod · Windsor Star_ As a cross-border city, Windsor is particularly vulnerable to human trafficking. The article “Windsor police combat human trafficking with online portal, awareness campaign” (Aug. 13) by Taylor Campbell outlines the police’s strategy for strengthened aid to victims. Outreach efforts such as more accessible reporting tools and posters in public zones are commendable as they provide \[…\] ## [Letter: Emancipation monument teaches the 'Greatest Freedom Show on Earth'](https://windsorstar.com/opinion/letters/letter-emancipation-monument-teaches-the-greatest-freedom-show-on-earth) _2026-08-21 · Brian MacLeod · Windsor Star_ Re: Celebrating our shared history, Aug. 4, by Sarah Grishpul The opening of the Emancipation Celebration Monument in Jackson Park on Emancipation Day, Aug. 1 was the culmination of the outstanding work done by the Monument Committee members, City of Windsor employees and members of Windsor city council. Thanks to them every visitor to Jackson Park \[…\] ## [Two men wielding a knife and sword arrested during downtown break-and-enter](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/armed-suspects-arrested-following-downtown-break-and-enter) _2026-08-21 · Julie Kotsis · Windsor Star_ Suspects forced their way into the home threatening two people inside ## [Growing flowers in the garden and sharing stories from early columnist days](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/communities/growing-flowers-in-the-garden-and-sharing-stories-from-early-columnist-days/) _2026-08-21 · Gary Lee · Adirondack Explorer_ Plenty of rain came through the area, supporting the growth of Gary Lee's vegetables and flowers, despite a few losses from deer ## [WSIB cutting 131 Windsor jobs ‘short-sighted,’ says workers' union](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/wsib-cutting-131-windsor-jobs-short-sighted-says-workers-union) _2026-08-21 · Pascal Hogue · Windsor Star_ Offices will also close in Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Kingston, Saint Catharines and Guelph. ## [Windsor police seek public input on crime, safety and priorities](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/windsor-police-launch-strategic-plan-public-survey) _2026-08-21 · Julie Kotsis · Windsor Star_ Survey asks residents to weigh in on a variety of questions around community safety concerns, police performance. ## [A floating history tour of Lake George’s islands](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/communities/history/author-leads-floating-history-tour-of-lake-georges-islands/) _2026-08-21 · Brianna Kimmel · Adirondack Explorer_ A 22-year-old author brings his research to Lake George, navigating the islands full of history. ## [Festivities planned for annual Teddy Roosevelt weekend](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/adirondacks-almanack/festivities-planned-for-annual-teddy-roosevelt-weekend/) _2026-08-21 · Tom French · Adirondack Explorer_ A gala, radio play, film screening and more planned for the 125th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s night ride from Upper Works to North Creek ## [Docuseries puts Windsor's creative community in the spotlight](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/docuseries-puts-windsors-creative-community-in-the-spotlight) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Grishpul · Windsor Star_ The show follows Jeff Denomme, the artist behind The Haunted Zoo, as he works with community members to develop city-wide art projects ## [Windsor surges to No. 4 among Canada's hottest rental markets](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/windsor-surges-to-no-4-among-canadas-hottest-rental-markets) _2026-08-21 · Derek Spalding · Windsor Star_ Ontario dominated the top 10 with Hamilton placing second, Windsor fourth, Kitchener seventh and London ninth. ## [Avalanche Pass Trail re-opening expected for winter](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/recreation/avalanche-pass-trail-re-opening-expected-for-winter/) _2026-08-20 · Phil Brown · Adirondack Explorer_ A year after a thunderstorm triggered a landslide that buried part of the Avalanche Pass Trail, crews are continuing to reconstruct the popular route ## [Windsor police say man charged with child sex assault fled to U.S. while on bail](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/windsor-police-say-man-charged-with-child-sex-assault-fled-to-u-s-while-on-bail) _2026-08-20 · Trevor Wilhelm · Windsor Star_ An international manhunt is underway for a Windsor man charged with a slew of crimes, including sexually assaulting a child, after he allegedly fled to the U.S. while out on bail. Daymien Alexander Kennedy, 30, was previously charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, three counts of assault with a weapon, assault, publishing an intimate image \[…\] ## [COMMENTARY: APA needs to respond to public concerns, take action on military exercises in park](https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/commentary/commentary-apa-needs-to-respond-to-public-concerns-take-action-on-military-exercises-in-park/) _2026-08-20 · Claudia Braymer · Adirondack Explorer_ The existing APA permit for the missile silo property authorizes only the installation of up to 14 temporary tents for storing lumber, supplies and equipment, and the operation of small remote-controlled drones inside the tents. ## [What's on Windsor: Prohibition-era fun, punk rock, carnival vibes, butterflies and more](https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/whats-on-windsor-prohibition-era-fun-punk-rock-carnival-vibes-butterflies-and-more) _2026-08-20 · Millar Holmes-Hill · Windsor Star_ Also, the Roaring '20s return to the big screen during a special screening of The Great Gatsby at the Capitol Theatre.