Essex County

• Thousands without power after Ontario storm, tornado experts survey damage

  Thousands are without power after a major storm downed trees and power lines in southwestern Ontario.

  Weather

  Jul 27, 2023
  
• 16-year-old faces 1st degree murder charge in Lakeshore, Ont. death

  Police investigating a death in Lakeshore, Ont., said the victim and accused were known to each other and that a 16-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder.

  Crime

  Apr 13, 2023
  
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• Heat warnings issued for western Elgin, Middlesex counties

  The heat warning, in place for Strathroy, Komoka and western Middlesex County, calls for highs Friday afternoon of near 31 C, feeling in the mid-to-high 30s.

  Weather

  Jun 30, 2022
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• Guatemalan man identified as victim of Lake Erie drowning near Leamington, Ont.

  'The OPP wish to thank members of the public for their efforts in attempting to save the victim's life,' police said while identifying a man who drowned in Lake Erie June 20.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2022
• Man dies in hospital after being pulled from Lake Erie near Leamington: OPP

  First responders were contacted around 2:25 p.m. Monday for a report of a possible drowning in the lake near Leamington, Ont., OPP said.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2022
• 2 dead, 1 seriously injured in head-on crash near Leamington, Ont.: Essex OPP

  The two people in the sedan were pronounced dead at the scene, police said, while the driver of the pickup truck, and only occupant, was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.

  Traffic

  Mar 18, 2022
• Pedestrian killed in Windsor Essex crash, OPP say

  Just after 10 p.m. Friday, OPP and Essex-Windsor EMS responded to a collision on Talbot Road between Lapointe Street and Wilson Side Road.

  Crime

  Oct 16, 2021
• Murder charge laid in death of 25-year-old Kettle and Stony Point First Nation man: OPP

  Police say Evan Wolfe has been charged with first-degree murder.

  Crime

  Nov 10, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Horse racing returning to London, Leamington

  Western Fair Raceway says horsing will continue in the fall.

  Economy

  Aug 13, 2020
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• Masks to be mandatory in commercial settings in Windsor-Essex, health unit says

  Dr. Ahmed said announcing the plan now gives residents and business owners time to be prepared, and to put polices in place requiring masks upon entry.

  Health

  Jun 19, 2020