Advocates say changes to refugee health care program puts Ontario clients at risk
Windsor-Essex community members and experts say they are “panicking” that an upcoming new federal co-payment system will hurt access to healthcare for refugees and instead can increase overall costs.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/canada-co-pay-system-refugee-care-devastating-9.7173297?cmp=rss

Windsor-Essex Jane's Walk kicks off spring schedule this weekend
Increase your knowledge of local heritage and history by joining a Windsor-Essex Jane's Walk. Named after urban activist Jane Jacobs, the free guided strolls take place over three weekends, April 23 to May 9.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7173879?cmp=rss

Conservation authority extends warning about possible flooding in Windsor-Essex
The Essex Region Conservation Authority has extended its early warning about possible flooding in the region saying that heavy rainfall since Tuesday evening has saturated the ground, making it less able to absorb additional rain forecasted for Friday and Saturday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-essex-flood-outlook-extended-9.7168769?cmp=rss

What we're tracking in Windsor-Essex on Thursday, April 16
After a stormy week, forecasters say Thursday could see more thunderstorms
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/whats-up-april-16-9.7165673?cmp=rss

Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warning for Essex County
Severe thunderstorms are in the forecast for Windsor-Essex, Environment Canada warns.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-essex-county-environment-canada-thunderstorm-warning-9.7165107?cmp=rss

Birds singing, tornado warnings over. Back to bed. #OnStorm #yqg #WindsorEssex

Summer type storm with lightning ⚡️ strikes galore. Toonie sized hail. I unplugged the hf rig. Told the Judy we need an inflatable raft with a tent. #BePrepared #yqg #WindsorEssex

This is what's open and closed across Windsor-Essex this Easter holiday weekend
Easter weekend is almost here, and that means a four day weekend for many in Windsor, beginning with Good Friday this week. With a four day weekend, however, also comes a number of closures across the city.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-essex-open-closed-easter-weekend-9.7148868?cmp=rss

From gas pedals to pavement: Essex family ditches cars as gas prices skyrocket
‘It’s not pretty’: Local gas station and Windsor-Essex drivers alike are struggling with soaring gas prices as the Iran war bleeds into its second month.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/from-gas-pedals-to-pavement-as-gas-prices-skyrocket-9.7151283?cmp=rss

Windsor developers say development charge cuts will lower home prices; but some leaders have questions
Developers in Windsor-Essex say the federal and provincial governments’ plan to cut development charges in half for three years could save homebuyers money, but the plan is being greeted with skepticism from a University of Windsor expert and a Windsor city councillor.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-councillor-wonders-about-infrastructure-charges-9.7149370?cmp=rss