Opioids are prescription drugs that are used to treat pain. Many people in Windsor-Essex are using these drugs when they do not need them, which can lead to overdose. In 2014, Windsor-Essex saw 18 opioid-related deaths. In 2022, that figure rose to 113 local opioid-related deaths, according to Ontario Public Health. Windsor-Essex is clearly facing […]
It’s time to put a stop to the foolish, dangerous behavior taking place on college campuses.
Re: Brown-John: ‘Axe the Tax’ — but then do what to curb pollution? (Apr. 5 column) Canada’s climate plan is one more example of our current federal government spinning its wheels and failing to be effective. Knowing that their plan doesn’t work, the Liberals resorted to burdening citizens with additional taxes. The carbon rebate is […]
I strongly believe that people should stop shopping online. We should support local businesses. And if you go to the store it gets you out of the house, you’re more active and less lazy, and online delivery takes longer than just going to the store. If we support local businesses, they can grow because they […]
Letter: Each April, people across the world join together to advocate for our planet. This Earth Day (April 22), the American Red Cross of South Carolina is joining the celebration and reaffirming our commitment to sustainability.
I strongly believe that everybody should stop speeding. You can be badly injured or die. You can get arrested or fined. Your insurance premiums could go higher. Lastly, it can become a bad habit. Speeding is a major factor in traffic deaths. I know someone who almost died because someone was speeding and ran a […]
Just a reminder that looking directly at the Sun, at any time, may cause severe damage to the human eye, not just during eclipses. Protect your precious gift of vision that the Sun’s rays can take away in seconds. Last Nov. 17, I woke up early and smiled as I saw a beautiful bright red […]
In a recent Windsor Star news story, reporter Trevor Wilhelm, covering the opening of a coroner’s inquest into the death of Chad Romanick, quoted the widow speaking of the “gentle, patient, thoughtful” man who developed a drug addiction and was depressed and suicidal. Romanick was accused of attempted murder and killed himself when police showed […]
Re: Reader letter: Addicts dying as Windsor’s SafePoint remains closed (Apr.18) Imagine we treated alcoholics as we do those suffering from opiate addiction. “Don’t worry about quitting the alcohol, instead you should come to this establishment which is safe for you to get smashed, and perhaps we’ll even supply you with high potency, government alcohol. […]
What’s the problem? Not sure why everyone is in a huff over blanket rezoning. If you live in a nice neighbourhood, and the median price is $750K, and your home is in nice condition, it is not financially viable to buy the home, tear it down, then build two infills or a townhome with four […]
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says he will respect council’s decision on new plans to revive downtown — including his proposal to pay for it by reopening the city’s budget. In an interview on Friday, Dilkens told the Star he will not veto any council-approved amendments to a mayoral decision on the matter released earlier this […]
A majority of Americans believe former President Trump is being treated differently than most criminal defendants in his hush money case, according to a new CNN poll.