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Windsor police are investigating a serious collision involving an 89-year-old cyclist at Northwood Street and McKay Avenue, while bike-theft alerts urge residents to secure their bikes with U-locks. The Carrousel of the Nations wrapped up with Leamington’s Mexican Village Sunday on Mill Street, highlighting cultural diversity in the city.

Windsor police warn of rising bike thefts and urge cyclists to use U-locks, while a senior cyclist was critically injured in a collision on Northwood Street. The Carrousel of the Nations festival wrapped up its second weekend with Leamington’s Mexican Village on Mill Street drawing crowds.

Windsor — Alan Wildeman, former University of Windsor president, has died at 72, while a fire damaged a home and another investigation continues on Drouillard Road. City officials debate the new bus depot’s location and the Gordie Howe bridge’s impact on connectivity and recreation.

Windsor police are investigating a serious cyclist collision in South Windsor and a fire on Drouillard Road that caused partial road closures, while a Windsor home also suffered fire damage. Residents are also reacting to a proposed bus depot at Lauzon and Tecumseh Road East and mourning former University of Windsor president Alan Wildeman.

Windsor's Local Wire update covers the Ford Fireworks event with drone restrictions, the Zekelman Foundation's $1 million donation to revamp the Safety Village, and a knife-related standoff highlighting public safety concerns. Health officials also warn of E. coli contamination at Holiday Beach and Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach.

Windsor residents should stay alert as authorities warn about E. coli contamination at Holiday Beach and Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach, while a knife-wielding suspect was detained in a five-hour standoff. The city also announces the $1 million renovation of the Zekelman Centre for Safety and Wellness and a $10,000 donation to aid seniors with meals.

Windsor police are investigating a fatal Lakeshore homicide involving five gunshot wounds, while Essex County OPP Board South resumes meetings after resolving a funding crisis. A downtown bike robbery and ongoing homelessness funding disputes between local mayors also highlight key public safety and regional governance issues.

Windsor's latest episode covers a fatal shooting in Lakeshore, funding delays for the Essex County OPP Board South, and a dispute over homelessness resources between Windsor and Leamington mayors. The episode also highlights the return of the Carrousel of the Nations festival and a recent bike robbery in downtown Windsor.

Windsor city officials approved slashing developer fees by 70 percent to attract $50 million in grants, while fire crews fought a blaze in Sandwich Town. The University of Windsor faces a $7.4 million deficit, and a new dementia-friendly wellness hub opens in Tecumseh.

Windsor firefighters contained a fire at a vacant home in the 3200 block of Linwood Place, while two youths face charges after a stabbing near Tecumseh. The city also announces a new dementia-friendly wellness hub in Tecumseh and updates on housing fund applications in Essex County.