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Seven-Year-Old and Three Others in Hospital After Vehicle Crashes Into House

Four individuals were injured when a car hit a house in Lakeshore early this morning. This includes a seven-year-old. Fortunately, the victims’ injuries are not life-threatening. The incident occurred just after 1 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 77 and County Road 8. No one who was in the house suffered injuries. The police are... Read More

Sharp Increase in Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Windsor and Throughout Ontario

Ontario is experiencing a dramatic increase in deadly motorcycle crashes. In fact, 2024 has been one of the deadliest years for motorcyclists in the past five years. Things have been especially bad in London, as seven riders have died in just two months. The latest fatality happened on the morning of August 1. A motorcyclist... Read More

Police Laid Impaired Driving Charges After East Windsor Crash

Police arrested and charged a 40-year-old man with impaired driving after a Tuesday crash involving two vehicles. The accident happened at approximately 1:30 a.m. in east Windsor at the intersection of Lauzon Line and Lauzon Road. First responders had to extricate the driver of a pickup truck that overturned, as this person was stuck in... Read More

Two Drivers, One Passenger Injured in Tuesday Evening Crash Near Chatham

Three individuals were transported to a local hospital after suffering injuries in a Tuesday evening collision. The accident was on Electric Line and Highway 40 and involved two vehicles. The drivers of both vehicles were hurt, along with one of the passengers. However, the injuries were non-life-threatening. One driver was charged for failure to yield... Read More

Motorcycle Rider Suffers Critical Injuries in Dover Township Crash

There was a motorcycle crash on Thursday afternoon that happened after the rider avoided a crash. He dropped the motorcycle, and this caused severe injuries. The rider was taken to a hospital in Windsor and was in critical condition, according to Chatham-Kent police. This accident happened on Town Line Road and Pain Court Line around... Read More

Guardianship of Mentally Incapable Ontario: Key Facts

If an adult becomes unable to make decisions or manage other basic life affairs, such as finances, they may be deemed mentally incapable. In that situation, a family member may be appointed as a guardian for that individual. Table of Contents What Is Guardianship in Ontario? Types of Guardianship for the Mentally Incapable What Are... Read More

Alarming Rise in Motorcycle Fatalities Sparks Concern in Windsor, ON

Windsor Essex in southwestern Ontario has seen a disturbing increase in motorcycle-related deaths in 2024, with five deadly crashes claiming six lives in just the past month. This tragic trend has made 2024 one of the deadliest years for motorcyclists in recent memory. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reports that 22 people have died in... Read More

Two Injured in Personal Watercraft Explosion on Lake Erie on Sunday

Roads were not the only dangerous place over the weekend, as two people suffered injuries in a personal watercraft explosion. This happened Sunday afternoon on Catfish Creek channel. The watercraft lit up after floating away from the dock and the occupants were thrown off. The victims are a 48-year-old from Cambridge and a 32-year-old from... Read More

Three People Fatally Injured in Crashes Over the Weekend

There were multiple deadly crashes in the London area over the weekend. The first crash happened Friday night around 7 p.m. This was a single-vehicle accident in Elgin County close to Centennial Road. The 23-year-old victim was fatally injured after his vehicle crashed into a tree. The second accident happened on Saturday afternoon. It was... Read More

Elder Financial Abuse in Windsor: A Growing Legal Crisis

Elder financial abuse in estate planning is an ongoing concern. Unfortunately, some caregivers or even relatives may take advantage of an aging person when they are most vulnerable. Below, we outline critical details about elder financial abuse in Windsor, including what it is, the many forms it takes and what you can do to protect... Read More