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University of Windsor Law School May Relocate Downtown

Read Original Article At CBC news Windsor According to reliable sources reporting to CBC News, it has been revealed that the University of Windsor Faculty of Law is currently considering a move to the Paul Martin federal building located at Ouellette Ave. In a recent statement from University of Windsor president Alan Wilderman: “The mayor... Read More

London Woman Killed In Traffic Collision

In northwest London, police recently identified the victim of Saturdays collision. Around 3:45 PM on Saturday several reports were made regarding a collision between three vehicles in the Hyde Park Road and Sunningdale Road area. There were a total of nine occupants in all of the vehicles at the time of the accident. A passenger... Read More

Windsor Drivers Improving, Distracted Driving Crashes Increasing

Read Original Article At The Windsor Star Windsor drivers are doing slightly better avoiding accidents compared to cities across Canada, but distracted driving continues to grow here and across the country, according to a study by Allstate Insurance. Windsor is doing well, Lisa McWatt, director of brand innovation for Allstate in describing the local rate... Read More

Prevent Deadly Injuries to Your Family with One Simple Household Item

According to the National Fire Protection Association, three out of five fire deaths occur in houses without smoke alarms, or with smoke alarms that no longer work. Without a doubt, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives. However, in order to work; they must have a fresh set of batteries. Between 2009 and 2011, an... Read More

Greg Monforton Discusses Ethics In The Legal Industry

In a recent interview on CBC, Greg Monforton was asked about the topic of ethics within the legal industry and why there is a need to raise the standard of those ethics for the greater good of the community. To watch the full video, please click on the image listed below: Read More

Snow Squalls Cause Dozens of Accidents on Highway 400

Snow squalls and whiteout conditions caused dozens of car accidents on Highway 400 Tuesday morning, forcing police to close the highway in two locations, according to the OPP highway safety division. A spokesperson said there was a multi-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes at Barrie, closing the highway at Duckworth St. Three people were taken... Read More

Ontario bill to ban sales of flavoured cigarellos, chewing tobacco

Ontario will follow Alberta’s lead and introduce legislation to ban all sales of candy-flavoured tobacco products. The Ontario bill would turn an existing restriction on selling candy – and fruit-flavoured cigarillos and chewing tobacco to youth – to a total prohibition. There would be an exemption for menthol-flavoured products which are preferred by adults. It would also... Read More

More traffic mayhem expected with snow squalls in Southwestern Ontario

Emergency workers responded to more than 160 crashes in the London area within 24 hours during the first winter storm of the season, police said.. And with snow squalls predicted and temperatures expected to drop, police were bracing for more of the same. “We need drivers to change their driving habits,” said Middlesex OPP Const.... Read More

Most Outrageous Black Friday Accidents, Injuries & Deaths

Most recognize Black Friday as the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, while prices have always enticed many Canadians to cross the border to get these outstanding deals. As a result, many Canadian companies have begun offering similar deals during this time in order to keep customers inside the border and utilize their... Read More

Monforton Heads Ethics Panel

Windsor injury lawyer Greg Monforton is heading up a discussion looking at the ethics of trial lawyers. The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association is looking to develop a code of ethical conduct for lawyers, and its starting with roundtable discussions across the province. It will serve as a guideline for member lawyers when dealing with clients,... Read More