Julie Kotsis

Windsor

Feminist, mom, social activist, union activist, animal lover, proud Unifor National Executive Board member representing media workers across the country

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Storms take down trees in LaSalle as rain pummels region

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Julie Kotsis

Two rounds of thunderstorms brought dark skies, high winds, heavy rain and lightning to the Windsor and Essex County area Wednesday, leaving heavy tree damage in its wake. Large billowing storm clouds rolled over the area, moving from the west in an easterly direction, late Wednesday afternoon. Environment Canada officials recorded wind gusts up to 33 kilometres an hour at Windsor Airport.
Windsor police seize $170K in illegal drugs, cash, Rolex watch

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Julie Kotsis

Windsor police seized more than $170,000 in illegal drugs thought to be linked to a drug trafficking operation in the Greater Toronto area. Officers with the drugs and guns enforcement unit began investigating the local operation earlier this month. The investigation led to the arrest of a 28-year-old suspect at Tecumseh Road East and Goyeau Avenue June 17.
Windsor police search for suspect in Pride flag theft

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Julie Kotsis

A Pride flag was stolen twice from a Windsor residence and police are reaching out to the public for help to identify a suspect. The incidents took place May 2 and June 13 at a home in the 200 block of Moy Avenue. During the first incident, a male is alleged to have approached the front porch of the home and ripped down the Pride flag, breaking the flagpole in the process. A similar occurrence took place June 13. The flag was once again stolen from the residence.
LaSalle police report incidents that may be tied to TikTok challenge

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Julie Kotsis

Several reports of attempted break and enters and mischief in LaSalle may be tied to a challenge posted to the social media site TikTok, according to police. LaSalle police are reporting several homes in the Ramblewood Drive area were targeted between June 13 and June 14. Suspects kicked in the front doors of the residences, then immediately fled the area.
Stolen backhoe from Toronto recovered on barge in LaSalle

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Julie Kotsis

Share this Story : Stolen backhoe from Toronto recovered on barge in LaSalleA backhoe, reported stolen from the Greater Toronto area, has been recovered after police found it on board a 50-foot barge in the LaSalle Channel on the Detroit River. Officers with the Essex County OPP marine unit were on patrol the morning of June 3 when they spotted the unusual cargo.
Windsor's Brentwood Recovery Home gets $99K peer training grant

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Julie Kotsis

A provincial grant has enabled more than 60 individuals to receive training in peer support at Windsor’s Brentwood Recovery Home. The $99,000 ‘resilient communities fund’ grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation allowed Brentwood to grow its peer support training program that empowers individuals with lived experience to support others on their recovery journey.
Windsor police, fire officials launch arson probe into Pierre Avenue blaze

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Julie Kotsis

An early-morning residential blaze in the 1100 block of Pierre Avenue is under investigation by the Windsor police arson squad and the city’s fire department. The fire broke out around 3 a.m. Monday at a two-storey, multi-unit residence near Richmond Street on a tree-lined section of homes on the city’s near east side. Windsor Fire and Rescue Services crews arrived on scene and extinguished the fire.
Expect 'major traffic delays' as LaSalle launches Front Road reconstruction

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Julie Kotsis

A major road construction project is expected to snarl traffic for months along a heavily travelled section of Front Road in LaSalle. Storm sewer reconstruction work is slated to begin in July along a stretch of Front Road, from Reaume Road to Boismier Avenue. Town officials say the project will require traffic lanes to be reduced to two lanes from four lanes along with turning restrictions.
Bienvenue chez nous, bienvenue chez vous welcomes newcomers to Windsor

1 month ago | windsorstar.com | Julie Kotsis

The event, which aims to promote the contribution of newcomers to the community and French-language education, was held Saturday on the grounds of College Boreal. Newcomers received a warm welcome and plenty of information on what the Windsor community has to offer during the second annual Bienvenue chez nous, bienvenue chez vous! Francophone community day. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
'Get tested' - 100s of Ride for Dad motorcyclists roar out of Windsor

1 month ago | windsorstar.com | Julie Kotsis

To the rallying cry of ‘Let’s Ride!’ the rumble of 400 motorcycles kicked off the 20th annual Windsor Motorcycle Ride for Dad Sunday morning starting from Thunder Road Harley Davidson. The riders roared out of Windsor on a cross-county journey, first to Amherstburg then on through Colchester and ending their ride in Belle River.