Thousands of Windsor Enwin customers can expect rebates in their utility charges over the coming months to make up for a data error that caused some property owners to be overcharged city council heard that overall water usage in the first few months of this year was lower than estimated Property owners with lower-than-average water usage whose bills should have dropped when the city implemented a new stormwater/wastewater billing system on Jan Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience When they approved the new billing system last fall council and Mayor Drew Dilkens had assured residents that they would pay less for utilities “I apologize for the confusion this has created,” said Dilkens during the council meeting “All of the people who have been working at the city and involved in this really were striving to get this right or in any way an attempt to deceive the public “It literally was a data error on the back end that we now have course-corrected.” council agreed to change how the city calculates the stormwater fee charged to property owners 1 saw stormwater and wastewater fees separated on Enwin bills Owners of properties with larger hard surfaces that limit rainwater absorption and create a greater burden on the city’s stormwater system now pay more residential property owners pay for 42 per cent of the city’s stormwater infrastructure funding and non-residential properties pay 58 per cent residential property owners were paying the majority (55 per cent) of the cost Enwin customers still have a fixed water charge Fred Francis said he’s “been getting absolutely killed” with emails and phone calls from residents who say they’ve paid more under the new billing structure “It’s not a matter of finger-pointing or blaming,” Francis said The solution approved last month won’t help large commercial property owners like Joe Mikhail who told the Star he expects his Enwin bills to rise by roughly $200,000 this year his company owns roughly two million square feet of buildings plus an estimated more than 25 million square feet of property surrounding those buildings Mikhail said half of his 200 commercial tenants refuse to pay higher bills has “caused nothing but chaos throughout the whole commercial and real estate industry.” Mikhail recently invited city officials to one of his properties — a vacant lot on Howard Avenue covered in compacted gravel and a few trees — to prove that water seeps into the ground the lot should be exempt from higher stormwater fees now charged for impervious ground covering City officials encouraged Mikhail to share his concerns with city council which approved the bylaw that dictates what kind of ground coverings will result in higher fees “Are you going to cripple the businesses that support our community because they have asphalt in place to bring customers to bring business?” Mikhail asked during council’s most recent meeting Mikhail submitted a video to city council of water being poured from a bucket onto the ground on that lot the water appears to form a stagnant puddle Deputy city engineer Stacey McGuire said the video shows how water on compacted granular material “will eventually make its way into the (stormwater) system through overland flow” instead of being absorbed into the ground No one wants to pay more,” Dilkens told reporters following the meeting “We’re trying to be very responsible and reasonable in the way that we move this forward “The folks who have properties with big parking lots have been subsidized for many years by homeowners This is about making sure that people pay their fair share.” tcampbell@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Windsor police are asking for the public’s help locating a male suspect wanted in connection to an assault after he was allegedly caught stealing from a duty free shop Officers responded to a report of an assault in the 700 block of Patricia Road shortly after 2 p.m An adult male victim with facial injuries was located by officers who arrived on the scene The victim was transported to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening Windsor police learned that the victim and suspect were involved in a verbal altercation after the suspect was allegedly caught attempting to steal from the duty free shop Police said the exchange escalated when the suspect threatened the individual before punching him in the face and fleeing the scene police said the suspect was wearing dark green sweatpants He was also carrying a yellow reusable shopping bag Windsor police are also searching for a male suspect wanted in connection to a series of armed robberies at convenience stores across the city between April 15 and April 27 Police said the suspect allegedly walked into five different convenience stores mmazak@postmedia.com You are using an outdated browser. Upgrade your browser today or install Google Chrome Frame to better experience this site Get Directions Central Chapel | (519) 253-72341700 Tecumseh Rd Banwell Chapel | (519) 253-723511677 Tecumseh Rd South Chapel | (519) 253-72363048 Dougall Avenue Proudly Canadian | Owned & Operated by Arbor Memorial Inc A Windsor restaurant is gearing up for a busy Cinco de Mayo celebration on Monday May 5 marks the annual celebration of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 says they are ready to offer patrons the full cultural experience "We've been through this 15 years now prepared and ready to try and give the best service possible," he said "Everybody is trying to have a good time and we usually have a DJ coming out." 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Dominic Foppoli, the former Windsor mayor accused of sexual misconduct by at least nine women in three different civil lawsuits says he is moving back to the northern Sonoma County town permanently and is considering a bid for mayor next year Foppoli said his focus for the rest of the year is “starting a family fully moving back to Windsor and winning decisively and completely in civil court.” He also said he would “consider accepting a call to run” for mayor next year “The truth is that it’s sad to see what has happened to our beautiful town since I left office” in May 2021, said the recently married Foppoli who has been splitting his time between homes in Italy and Windsor “If the town continues to fall down this terrible path I will seriously consider accepting a call to run next year.” Entering this year, Foppoli, 42, faced a fourth civil suit, a wrongful termination case filed by his brother Joe Foppoli Dominic Foppoli had been accused of using bank accounts from his family’s Christopher Creek winery for travel and personal expenses and for refusing to step back from the business after the series sexual assault allegations surfaced But records show Dominic Foppoli was dismissed from that suit on March 17 at his brother’s request Joe Foppoli’s suit remains active against the winery’s chief financial officer and its manager Dominic Foppoli is now facing trial in two of the three civil suits filed in Sonoma County Superior Court. He has never faced criminal charges regarding any of the sexual assault allegations in any of those cases Dominic Foppoli’s first civil trial is slated for July 25 The plaintiff in that case ― Jane Doe 7017 whose name hasn’t been publicly revealed ― accused Foppoli of raping her multiple times in 2020 when she was 18 Foppoli sexually assaulted her after attending several events connected to Christopher Creek Winery A second case filed by seven Jane Does is slated for trial in March 2026 connections and alcohol to prey on dozens of women in Sonoma County.” In the third case, filed by reality television personality Farrah Abraham Foppoli is accused of drugging and raping her at his friend’s home in Palm Beach A status hearing in that case is set for July 22 before Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Kenneth English When asked about his plans to return to Windsor and a potential run for office Foppoli told The Press Democrat he has “had countless Windsor residents in the last few months ask me to consider coming back to my role as mayor in next year’s election.” While Windsor Town Council members are elected every two years for four year terms, Windsor’s mayor is elected every two years. Windsor’s current mayor is Rosa Reynoza who won the 2024 election after running unopposed who was surprised by the news that Foppoli might run for mayor next year “people deserve a choice in their elections She did not say whether she would seek re-election he married an Italian woman who reportedly works in fashion and design They have been splitting their time between Windsor and Italy since tying the knot The Press Democrat reached out to Foppoli based in part on people seeing him more frequently in Windsor with some posting those sightings on social media He also attended a recent Windsor Rotary gala Foppoli lamented a handful of problems facing the town including an alleged uptick in homelessness and crime and the closure of “small businesses … due to a lack of traffic.” Windsor leaders say the opening of the SMART train extension into town in mid-June is expected to have a significant impact on ridership — and traffic — into Windsor The train is anticipated to be highly utilized by both commuters and leisure travelers Windsor businesses are looking forward to the additional foot traffic in the Town Green But Foppoli says slow construction has also hampered the town’s growth specifically citing the stalled McClelland Hotel project “We have a giant construction hole in the middle of our downtown where the council and I approved a beautiful hotel that has no sign of moving forward due to current town leadership,” he said “The only construction that is happening is extreme low-income housing.” said the current delay is a result of financial hurdles Foppoli also notes that the town is struggling with budget constraints as a result of policy decisions, including tighter conditions on its vacation rental ordinance and the council’s failure to strike a revenue deal with the Koi Nation after it received approval for its Shiloh Resort & Casino The city of Rohnert Park has such a deal with the Graton Rancheria and received just over $7.5 million last fiscal year from the Tribe The town adopted its last two-year budget in June 2023 slating to end the two years with a $1.7 million surplus Amie Windsor is the Community Journalism Team Lead with The Press Democrat She can be reached at amie.windsor@pressdemocrat.com or 707-521-5218 Liberal Irek Kusmierczyk is asking the courts for a recount in Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore after multiple tabulation errors and a high number of rejected ballots made an already painfully tight race almost too close to call Kusmierczyk told the Star his team applied for a judicial recount Monday morning after the discovery of 526 rejected ballots and more than 20 “discrepancies” — four of which changed the ballot count by 157 votes The 526 rejected ballots accounted for “one of the highest totals in the country,” he said “We had dozens of volunteers serving as scrutineers in polling stations across the region we know there were ballots that were wrongly counted and wrongly rejected,” said Kusmierczyk the riding’s Liberal member of Parliament since 2019 simply in how the results were communicated “It’s how the numbers were communicated to Elections Canada in Ottawa including four errors that had a material impact on the vote.” After a standard post-election validation of results last week the discovery of those four errors alone resulted in Conservative Kathy Borrelli’s lead in the April 28 federal election narrowing from 233 votes to 77 That’s only seven ballots short of the threshold for an automatic judicial recount Elections Canada’s preliminary results following Monday’s election had Borrelli at 31,901 votes and Kusmierczyk at 31,668 The official count for Borrelli is now 32,062 votes A judicial recount is automatically triggered when the difference between the two leading candidates is less than one one-thousandth of the total votes cast “We feel very strongly that we owe it to all residents to make sure that every vote was valid and that every valid vote was counted,” said Kusmierczyk “This is a process to make sure that we have 100 per cent confidence that residents have 100 per cent confidence in the outcome of this election.” Until the counts are confirmed in the validation of votes election results are considered preliminary The validated results are considered final unless changes are subsequently made following a judicial recount or a contested election proceeding Recounts are currently underway or expected in several other ridings across Canada including Terra Nova-The Peninsulas in Newfoundland where winning Liberal candidate eked past the Conservative runner-up with 12 votes The Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne flipped on Thursday after Elections Canada published validated results for the region that showed the Bloc Quebecois nudged out the Liberals by 44 votes the validation process ended with Liberals inching past the Conservatives by 29 votes Elections Canada told the Star last week that the validation of results is a safety measure to catch human error the local Elections Canada officer receives results from each polling location by phone before entering them into the system The agency said that staff could mishear a result that was called in or make a mistake entering the data Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore had 282 polls reporting Kusmierczyk said such mistakes were what led to the four “significant” errors that changed the vote by 157 ballots some of which Kusmierczyk feels were wrongly rejected Kusmierczyk said someone wrote an X in the circle next to his name then wrote a second X next to his name outside the circle the intent of the voter is clear,” he said The next step in Kusmierczyk’s application will be a judicial hearing His team must present evidence before a judge who will decide if a recount should proceed That hearing had yet to be scheduled Monday morning “I want to make this absolutely clear as well,” said Kusmierczyk unequivocally accept the results of the judicial recount.” twilhelm@postmedia.com Dear Reader,Unfortunately our 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Thanks for your patience. In softball, Vintage swept Napa in a doubleheader between the two rivals. In as back-and-forth a game as one could get, Windsor (16-6) scored twice in the bottom of the sixth inning Saturday to pull away from Casa Grande (16-6) in a key nonleague clash. Brandon Curry went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, a double and an RBI for the Jaguars, while Gavin Restad also had a pair of hits. For Casa, Jack Mountanos and Drew Bugbee led the way with two hits, and Abel Nolasco had two RBIs. Casa will have a home-and-home league series against Vintage next week to round out Vine Valley Athletic League play, while Windsor will do the same in North Bay League Oak division play against Rancho Cotate. The Giants scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning to stun Petaluma (16-5) and pick up a big nonleague win Saturday. Quinn Gaidmore led the Trojans with two hits and a RBI. Ryan Landry and Arlo Pendleton also had RBIs, while James Dole had a double. Jack Pattison went six innings strong on the mound for Petaluma, allowing one run on four hits while striking out five. The Trojans will finish their league season with a series against Sonoma Valley this coming week. The Mustangs (4-17) scored in all but one inning as they cruised to a nonleague win Saturday. Tyler Chelew went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a triple to lead St. Vincent, while both Carsen Landies and Wyatt Hansen had two hits apiece. Landies also had two RBIs and a double. St. Vincent will finish their season this upcoming week with a league series against Montgomery. The Crushers (15-6, 7-3) and Grizzlies (4-16, 1-9) played their VVAL rivalry series in a doubleheader Saturday, with Vintage winning both comfortably in five innings. Vintage took the first game 13-0 as Angie Rubalcava fired a five-inning perfect game with 14 strikeouts. Both Carlee Carter and Ryann Chaddock had three RBIs on the day. In the second game, which Vintage won 14-0, the Crushers collected a whopping 14 RBIs, with Malina Viruet and Abygail Sims each earning three apiece. Viruet, Carter and Noelle Rofkahr combined to no-hit Napa and strike out eight in the circle. You can reach Staff Writer Kienan O’Doherty at 415-887-8650 or kienan.odoherty@pressdemocrat.com. On X (Twitter) @kodoherty22. Property crimes fell by 20 per cent in April as compared to the previous year Windsor Police Service released its latest crime statistics noting the 797 property crimes in April were a 20.1 per cent decline crimes against people were up 7.3 per cent – to 264 – from a year ago Other criminal code violations also rose by 8.1 per cent There were 133 violations that could include child pornography non-violent weapons offences or gaming and betting offences There were 3,209 reported property crimes so far this year Crimes against people were up 4.4 per cent while other criminal code violations decreased 5.5 per cent compared to the first four months last year Police also broke the statistics down by ward with Ward 1 recording the highest number of property crimes Ward 3 also had the highest number of crimes against people Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Caden Harvey looked comfortable pulling on a Windsor Spitfires jersey Article contentA fifth-round pick by Windsor in last month’s Ontario Hockey League Draft the Spitfires are hoping that will become a normal routine for the 17-year-old Harvey “We think he can be an immediate impact player on our team,” Spitfires’ general manager Bill Bowler said but it was a good sign that the talented forward was in town for the club’s two-day orientation camp “It was good to finally get here,” the six-foot-one Harvey is a bit of an unusual prospect in that he passed through the OHL Draft is his first year of eligibility a year ago Harvey wasn’t viewed as a junior hockey prospect because he had a verbal commitment to Penn State University for 2027-28 when the NCAA opened the door for junior hockey players to play university hockey in the United States in November Bowler made a deal with Sarnia to acquire Kitchener’s fifth-round pick in the draft and used it to take Harvey but didn’t want to wait to get an ’08 (born player) that we think can play and a right shot that there’s some need for us” Bowler said of next season’s lineup OHL news and expert analysis from Postmedia reporters across the province By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Ryan "Pucks" Pyette on the OHL will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. It looked even better when Harvey stepped through the doors on Saturday to listen to what the Spitfires had to offer and take part on and off the ice. “I’m just kind of trying to get as much information as I can, seeing which way to lean and trying to pick up everything I can,” said Harvey, who had 47 goals and 95 points in 48 games last season for the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 16U team. “Just see what the team’s all about and what team fits me best and which team’s going to get me to the next level.” The Spitfires had 14-of-15 picks in from this year’s OHL Draft along with both selections from OHL U18 Draft in attendance. The only missing piece was sixth-round pick Braden Horton, who has already made a two-year commitment to the U.S. National Team Development Program. However, third-round pick Ty Bergeron was also on hand. A native of Flat Rock, Mich., Bergeron has signed a tender to play in the United States Hockey League for Muskegon next season. Like Harvey, who spent part of the playoffs in the USHL with Waterloo, Bergeron was also looking for more information, but it marked his second visit to the WFCU Centre after catching Game 7 of Windsor’s conference semifinal against Kitchener. “It was wonderful,” Bergeron said of that game. “It was actually like, the rink, was unreal and it was fun being here.” Bergeron had 45 goals and 104 points in 67 games for the Detroit Honeybaked 15’s last season and at six-foot-one and 175 pounds, the 2009-born forward already looks physically mature enough to play in the league. “I’m just trying to take in whatever I can, but I think my game translates really well to this league,” Bergeron said. But Bowler said the weekend event was a pressure campaign for prospects, but merely a chance for players and family to get to know the city and the organization better. “It’s an orientation,” Bowler said. “There’s no real evaluation of athletes. It’s getting to know who and what we are as a program and I always think it’s a productive couple of days when you get a chance to showcase our staff and city.” It's Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada The week long awareness initiative is an opportunity for you to take action to ensure you're prepared to protect yourself your family and your community during an emergency The provincial theme for 2025 is "Plan for Every Season."  The concept embodies the unique challenges Windsorites face on a seasonal basis: from spring storms to summer heatwaves and high winds to winter snow and ice Emergency Planning Officer with Windsor Fire & Rescue Services says there is no shortage of reasons to plan to protect your family and property and you can do so by building an emergency kit "Keep in mind the specific needs that your family has making sure that you have basic necessities in that kit that during an emergency different items like that," Bertram said along with Windsor Police Service and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is taking part in the first-ever province-wide campaign to tackle 9-1-1 misuse an issue that continues to strain emergency services Bertram says officials are trying to educate the public on proper use of the 9-1-1 emergency service 'When Every Second Counts' "9-1-1 is for life-threatening or urgent emergencies and if you're calling for instance for noise complaints that would be the non-emergency line," she said The Windsor Police Service non-emergency line is 519-258-6111 and the Windsor Fire & Rescue Services non-emergency line is 519-258-4444 The city offers its own alert program called 'Windsor Alerts' that provides updates warnings and instructions during times of crisis Bertram says city residents can register their address and those who work in the city can register their work address as well "It's specific to the location that you are putting so there could be an alert that goes out that's sent to all of the users or there could be an alert that only affects a specific area of Windsor and so we geolocate the users that are signed up in that area," said Bertram Signing up for the free 'Windsor Alerts' program is as easy as going to WindsorAlerts.ca or by calling 3-1-1 (PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts is proud to present an unforgettable evening of music with Sofijazz (Sofija Knezevic) composer and rising star of the jazz world Sofijazz will perform selections from her brand-new album "Silk"—live for one of the first times—offering audiences an exclusive experience of this transformative work that tells the story of the singer's journey as an immigrant “This is going to be a really special show and also grateful that we can be a space for a variety of music and other live performances It’s wonderful to experience live music in a small This concert marks one of the first public performances of “Silk,” an album that blends original jazz compositions with reimagined melodies dating back to the 14th century the album boasts a title that reflects its character—smooth “This is a great show for anyone who likes to listen to singers,” says Sofijazz hailed by The New York Times as “one of the most significant singers in jazz today.” She adds I am an educator and love bringing young people onto the stage with me “Right now a lot of people are interested in buying LPs for the quality of music This concert is part of a tour supported by the South Arts organization and features an eclectic blend of music Sofijazz will be joined by an ensemble of talented musicians: Sofija Knezevic (vocals) there will be a meet-and-greet and album signing giving attendees a chance to connect with Sofijazz and learn more about her creative process “We’re also hoping to elevate the experience by creating some music between the audience and the band,” she adds “This is about more than performance—it’s about connection through sound.” Ticketing Information: General Admission for Adults: WWA members (adults and seniors) $15 General Admission for College Students and Teens: $8 Discounted Admission available for Families First Discovery Pass cardholders Please call the West Windsor Arts office to access discounted tickets The West Windsor Arts Council is located at 952 Alexander Road in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. It offers art and cultural events, workshops, and classes for all ages and in all disciplines at the West Windsor Arts Center and in the community. Dancers spun and drums pounded rhythmically as hundreds gathered Saturday to celebrate Indigenous heritage at the 4th annual Alumni and Student Pow Wow co-hosted by St Clair College and the University of Windsor “A powwow is a celebration of life,” arena director Jordan Williams White Eye told the Star “Our Indigenous communities go through so much every year: the alcoholism The colourful day-long celebration kicked off with the grand entry and then about three dozen traditional dancers clad in feathered regalia dancing clockwise around five drum circles at the St We want to let the world know that we are here The event drew participants from Indigenous communities across the region — some from as far away as the Toronto area — and included dancers as young as toddlers alongside elders you’ll see our children dancing,” said White Eye through residential schools and the Sixties Scoop We are going to teach our children that ceremony and these types of gatherings are who they are Clair College’s Indigenous Student Services and the Aboriginal Education Centre at the University of Windsor in partnership with the Pow Wow Working Circle and the Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan Citizens in Windsor made a daring rescue along the downtown riverfront Wednesday afternoon to help pull a woman out of the Detroit River at a riverfront park around 3:30 p.m Windsor police officers quickly arrived on scene to assist with the dramatic rescue pulled the woman up and over the guard rail the woman could be seen sitting on the sidewalk surrounded by several of the people who had helped her She had cuts to her feet and her clothing was soaking wet The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance Windsor police could not be reached for comment on Friday jkotsis@postmedia.com The much-anticipated MG Windsor PRO will finally launch in the Indian market tomorrow It will be the long-range version of the electric car which offers the practicality of an MPV and ruggedness of an SUV The long-range Windsor EV will come with a bigger battery pack more safety features and better-equipped interior MG M9 electric MPV will come with Presidential seats which comes with 16-way adjustment Discover the top 4 car launches in May 2025 – MG Windsor EV Pro Volkswagen Golf GTI & Tata Altroz Facelift the new Jeep Wrangler Willys 41 Edition is designed for true off-roaders and is priced at Rs 73.16 lakh (ex-showroom) Kia will launch the Clavis based electric MPV and Syros based electric compact SUV in June 2025 and early 2026 the 2025 Tata Altroz facelift will come with significant design and interior changes along with high-end features Interested buyers can now book the Volkswagen Golf GTI online or at authorised VW dealerships - launch in the end of May with deliveries from June 2025 Newsom’s office accuses the Interior Department of circumventing safeguards by using a statutory exception that is “unsupported by the record Opponents of the Koi Nation’s casino-resort project outside Windsor received a boost from a powerful ally Friday when the State of California and Gov Gavin Newsom filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S The suit challenges the agency’s agreement to take land into trust for development of the gaming facility In its request for an injunction, Newsom’s office accuses the Interior Department of circumventing safeguards by using a statutory exception that is “unsupported by the record, dismissive of state sovereignty, and contrary to federal law.” The filing builds on a similar suit filed by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria on Feb. 14 Three other Sonoma County tribes — Lytton Rancheria Dry Creek Rancheria and Cloverdale Rancheria — filed a separate complaint on Feb representing the grassroots organization Our Community Matters filed a declaration in the Graton Rancheria case supporting that tribe’s opposition to the project Coté’s declaration notes that under county zoning requirements the Koi casino would be prohibited in its designated location But if the land is taken into federal trust “ (Our Community Matters) believes that the Project will be devastating to the character environmental quality and fire evacuation risks of our quiet residential community,” Coté wrote “The neighborhood surrounding the Shiloh Site consists of homes The Town of Windsor and the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors have held closed session discussions about joining the list of litigants their opposition has remained verbal rather than legal The State of California’s complaint refers to the “two-part determination” used by the government in taking land into trust a process that requires the Secretary of the Interior to consult with relevant tribal state and local officials to determine that a casino site would not prove detrimental to the surrounding community “But the Secretary is not the sole decision maker on the matter,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his staff wrote “If the relevant state’s Governor does not concur in that determination the land will remain ineligible for gaming.” Bonta accuses the Interior Department of circumventing this process “It did not undertake a two-part determination or participate in the required intergovernmental consultation instead the Interior unilaterally took the Shiloh Site into trust under a different provision of federal law — the ‘restored lands’ exception,” he wrote Project opponents have pinned their hopes on the change in presidential administrations the Secretary of the Interior under President Joe Biden approved a number of casino proposals in the final days of Biden’s administration Since Donald Trump’s second inauguration in January Koi foes have urged Trump’s new Interior Secretary That’s exactly what happened in late March when Burgum’s department wrote to another tribe with Lake County ties, the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, informing them that the federal agency was temporarily rescinding its gaming eligibility determination for a casino proposal in Solano County Interior is now weighing its approval of that site Burgum is listed as a defendant in the state’s lawsuit along with acting Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Scott Davis Director of Indian Education Tony Dearman and Amy Dutschke regional director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs The Koi Nation declined to comment on the newest challenge to their casino-resort, which calls for a 400-room hotel and a 530,000-square-foot gambling floor with 2,750 gaming devices and more than 100 table games on 68 acres in the lightly developed Shiloh neighborhood “We strongly support California Governor Gavin Newsom’s suit challenging the Interior Department’s rushed illegal decision to rubber stamp the Koi Nation’s proposed casino on our sacred tribal lands,” Graton Chair Greg Sarris said in a statement handed down in the Biden administration’s final days clearly violated the federal gaming and environmental laws and deprived the governor of his legal right to be consulted and to decide whether to concur with the proposal.” Sarris emphasized what he framed as a consensus of opinion against the Koi casino and a failure by the federal government to acknowledge it “Unelected Washington bureaucrats steamrolled this project to achieve a predetermined outcome,” Sarris said “Governor Newsom has a sterling reputation in working with tribal nations in California and we are thankful for his engagement on this.” Critics such as Sarris have pointed to the Koi Nation’s ancestral roots on the shores of Clear Lake arguing they lack strong ties to the Shiloh area The Koi have countered that the casino site is along their traditional trading routes and that they built strong ties to Sonoma County in the 20th century You can reach Phil Barber at 707-521-5263 or phil.barber@pressdemocrat.com Authorities say the man stole money from a Santa Rosa bank on April 11 and a Windsor bank on Tuesday A Windsor man was arrested Tuesday after authorities linked him to two recent bank robberies — one in his hometown and another in Santa Rosa a man walked into the Wells Fargo branch on Lakewood Drive in Windsor and left with an undisclosed amount of cash Detectives said the suspect’s description matched the man who robbed a Chase Bank in Santa Rosa on April 11 the robber handed a note to the teller demanding money and left on foot Investigators identified the suspect as Derrick Lamm and searched his Windsor apartment and vehicle later that day They found evidence connecting him to both robberies though they did not say what was recovered Lamm was taken into custody and charged Wednesday with felony second-degree robbery in the Wells Fargo case He remains in Sonoma County jail without bail Court records show Lamm has a history of criminal charges in Sonoma County Eight additional complaints have been filed against him he was convicted of assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury and misdemeanor vandalism You can reach Staff Writer Madison Smalstig at madison.smalstig@pressdemocrat.com The MG Windsor Pro will be sold alongside the MG Windsor with the smaller battery pack MG Motor India is set to launch the Windsor Pro, an upgraded variant of its popular all-electric Windsor, on May 6. This new variant marks the most significant update to the model since its launch in September 2024. The Windsor Pro will introduce a larger 52.9 kWh battery pack, offering a notable step up from the 38 kWh unit found in the current model. The MG Windsor Pro will be sold alongside the MG Windsor with the smaller battery pack While MG has not disclosed the ARAI-certified range for the larger battery it is expected to offer a considerable improvement over the 332 km figure achieved by the 38 kWh version The Windsor Pro will continue with a 134 bhp electric motor delivering 200 Nm of torque is squarely on improving driving range and feature content rather than performance the Windsor Pro will gain a few key upgrades that broaden its appeal These include the addition of an ADAS suite offering advanced driver assistance features and new vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging capabilities—technologies typically seen in more premium EVs MG has introduced a new set of alloy wheels and a dual-tone black and beige leatherette interior replacing the all-black theme found in the outgoing model.  The timing of the Windsor Pro’s launch appears strategic as MG looks to maintain the momentum of the Windsor brand the Windsor has become a standout performer for the company with 19,394 units sold in just seven months it has consistently outpaced its chief rival which had long dominated the mass-market EV space in India.  The expectation is for a modest price increase over the current ₹14–16 lakh (ex-showroom) range Given the added battery capacity and feature enhancements this could still represent strong value—provided the price hike remains within reason.  Stellantis India Rejigs Senior Management Roles Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Is Back For 2025 Ultraviolette F77 Partners With With The Indian Army For Veterans Outreach Bike Rally MG Windsor EV Pro India Launch Tomorrow: What To Expect Ashish Gupta to Lead Škoda India; Nitin Kohli Appointed Volkswagen Brand Director We promise the best car deals and earliest delivery The forecast for Windsor-Essex from Environment Canada 40 percent chance of showers early this evening Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and overnight Tuesday..cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the morning then light in the afternoon Tuesday night..cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers Nashville star Connie Britton shared a kiss with boyfriend and This is Us producer David Windsor at the press luncheon for "The Motherhood," the upcoming Hallmark reality series Connie is set to host Connie Britton’s romance is a real-life Hallmark movie The Friday Night Lights alum stepped out with her boyfriend David E Windsor for a press luncheon to promote her upcoming Hallmark Channel reality series The Motherhood and the couple shared an adorable PDA moment together at the May 1 event at Glasshouse on the Park in New York City to which Connie wore a blue and white dress and white heels and David wore a blue sweater and salmon colored pants Connie is set to host The Motherhood which premieres May 5 and focuses on helping single mothers "create more balanced and fulfilling lives for themselves and their families," according to the show's website the couple last stepped out together to attend the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party over five years after they first met at a friend’s birthday party the moment they were introduced is one she will "never forget." "I walked into his party and I was like, 'Oh my gosh, I don't know a single soul," she recalled during a January 2023 appearance on SiriusXM's Radio Andy "I'm talking to my friend and he looks past me and he sees David across the room and he is like 'There's someone here you have to meet.'" Connie's friend—who was determined to set them up—coordinated to have the pair exchange emails Indeed, David reached out to her the next day, and since then, the producer has become a paternal figure to her son, Eyob, now 14, who she adopted from Ethiopia in 2011 as a single mom She told host Andy Cohen "I have an amazing man in my life now and he is definitely stepping into that more paternal role." The actress also provided insight into why their relationship works so well "What I was really looking for was a partnership where there's constant growth, on both sides, and a sort of deepening of each other,” she told Parade in their March 2025 cover story "And therefore [a] deepening of who I am—and for him So it makes me a better mom and a better actor I found true love.' It's that I found somebody who I can walk on a journey with that is going to be constantly ever-changing Connie Britton spent four seasons on Spin City She developed an on/off relationship with Michael J Britton played daughter-in-law Sophie to Mr a retired New York City fire fighter on this one-season comedy her husband and her daughter (as well as Mr Fitz's two other sons) move back into his house and bring chaos in what was supposed to be his time alone she starred in four episodes of The West Wing as Connie Tate a campaign consultant working for President Bartlet (Martin Sheen) during his re-election campaign Britton's Rachel Davis gives her ad agency addicted husband Michael (Mitch Rouse) an ultimatum of spending more time with his family or losing her altogether in this short-lived series making him re-evaluate his priorities and put more effort into his home life even if he doesn't know how anything in the kitchen works One of the few 24 love interests to survive Diane Huxley (Britton) was Jack's landlady-turned-girlfriend in season five on the hit Fox series that's Britton in bed with Peter Griffin on Family Guy She voiced herself for a gag when Peter compares his wife's cookies to Britton's hair Tami (Britton) was much more than the wife of the football coach She played mother figure to the high school students going from guidance counselor to principal to dean of admissions at a college American Horror Story: Murder House featured Britton as Vivien Harmon...who eventually became the mother of the Antichrist she and her family buy the infamous murder house as an attempt to keep their family together after an affair The house lives up to its name and by the end of the season Britton reprised the role on AHS: Apocalypse For five and a half seasons across two networks Britton starred on Nashville as Rayna Jaymes The series saw Rayna's star start to wane the character overcome heartaches and physical setbacks and the character eventually move into producing but Britton was already gone—her character died in season five after a car accident The Boston native had a recurring role on the first season of FX's American Crime Story as real person (and recurring Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star) Faye Resnick She considers her staff to be her best friends...but the feeling isn't always mutual 9-1-1 season one featured Britton in the role of Abby Clark an emergency dispatcher caring for her mother who was suffering from Alzheimer's The part was always intended to be a one-season role to travel the world after the death of her mother The 52-year-old actress's most recent TV role was playing Debra Newell on Bravo's limited true-crime drama Dirty John meets John Meehan (Eric Bana) she thinks her life is complete and her perfect man will make her happy forever That is not the case however in the series based on the hit podcast and Los Angeles Times article of the same name and their relationship ends up including love The company released a teaser confirming ADAS features as it prepares to strengthen its flagship EV’s appeal amid growing competition The Level 2 ADAS package in the Windsor PRO will offer 12 core features and deliver feedback through audio, visual, and haptic alerts. Notable systems include Traffic Jam Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Warning, which are typically found in higher-end segments. This move signals MG’s intent to make such features more accessible in the mass EV market, placing added emphasis on proactive safety rather than reactive intervention. Beyond safety, the Windsor PRO will also introduce utility-oriented technologies such as Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) charging. These systems allow the EV to supply power to external devices or even other electric vehicles, pushing its use beyond daily commuting into more flexible real-world applications. Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Hands Reins To Local Leaders In Strategic Shift Evera Steps In As BluSmart Exits, Acquires Cabs To Expand Airport EV Operations Jeep India Launches Wrangler Willys '41 Edition With Exclusive Heritage Styling Retail Growth Eases In April As Value-Sensitive Trends Shape Auto Market: FADA Make a smart investment by bringing Apple to your school or your entire district For help with sales,contact Apple Education at edulatam@apple.com Speak to an Apple Education Specialist for help with products and solutions Windsor Academy Trust (WAT) is a publicly-funded group of schools in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom It provides education to 10,000 K-12 students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds — including many who live in the top 1% of the country’s highest-need areas Since growing from just one institution to now 15 Windsor has strived to bolster underperforming schools and to enhance learning with technology which school leaders say is helping to drive better academic results Many of Windsor’s teachers attribute this success to the use of iPad in formative assessment to pose questions about academic subjects and assess their students’ level of understanding teachers can see all of their students’ screens at once allowing them to monitor responses and understand immediately if they need to cover a previous topic again This also helps educators identify any students who may need additional time understanding a subject Video 2 of 2: Windsor schools use iPad to help with formative assessment in the classroom Apple Professional Learning offerings have also been instrumental in facilitating educator support and development Teachers across schools take advantage of the Apple Teacher program to build their knowledge about how to best use iPad for education They are also encouraged to collaborate on lesson plans at regular professional learning sessions where they share best practices and resources with one another Some educators throughout Windsor are also Apple Learning Coaches who help their colleagues get the most out of Apple technology in the classroom “iPad not only saves our teachers time by giving them quick access to shared lesson planning ideas and resources but it also encourages them to bring additional creativity to their teaching It’s redefining how we approach the curriculum,” says Sal Khan Assistant Head Teacher at Goldsmith Primary and an Apple Learning Coach WAT’s leadership team say their approach to digital learning is making lessons more impactful and also improving results all WAT schools are now scoring above national standards in attainment with their secondary schools also above national averages for progress And 100% of their schools are now rated “good” or “outstanding” by Ofsted government inspectors teachers can use Keynote to create animations during physics lessons and students can use Google Docs to solve math challenges and Camera to capture pictures of wildlife for environment audits and unlocking opportunities for the students across the West Midlands Apple products and resources are designed to make learning personal Some activities at the Future Legends sports complex have ceased after its temporary certificates of operation expired The activities and events at the facility were discontinued as of 11:59 p.m April 27 and will no longer be allowed until a permanent certificate of occupancy is obtained the town stated in an April 28 news release The closure impacts youth sports practices and games in the dome public access to its pickleball courts and practices and games by its minor league baseball and soccer teams at Collegiate Stadium Other parts of the 100-acres at the Future Legends site remain unaffected "We’ve worked closely with Future Legends over the past several years and it’s our sincere hope they will take the necessary steps toward full compliance so they can return to serving the Windsor community as soon as possible," Town Manager Shane Hale said in the release The affected facilities have operated under a temporary certificate of occupancy that was extended by the town multiple times to allow Future Legends additional time to meet the conditions necessary for full occupancy The most recent temporary certificate of occupancy expired in October of 2024 and the town denied another extension That forced the town to continue the temporary certificate of occupancy of the affected sites until U.S. District Judge Regina M. Rodriguez denied Katofsky's temporary restraining order in an April 24 ruling. Windsor claims closure due to Katofsky failing to address safety issues, resulting in an injury to a young girlCourt records show the town of Windsor cited issues of inadequate lighting, dangerous unfenced areas and portable toilets left unclean and overflowing with human waste repeatedly left unaddressed by Katofsky. The town of Windsor also noted that a young girl fell on an uneven floor tile Feb. 3 and suffered a compound fracture of her wrist during basketball drills in the dome in its rebuttal to Katofsky's lawsuit seeking to continue the temporary certificate of occupancy. The town claims Windsor citizens were complaining the town's former recreation facilities have fallen into disrepair and are deteriorating under the management of Future Legends. The town stated in the release any property getting a permanent certificate of occupancy has to meet specific criteria that include health and safety standards. Future Legends' Facebook page on April 24 showed images of clean bathrooms at its dome and this message, "We are excited to highlight our completely finished and constructed indoor Dome restrooms inside our soon to open Dome Restaurant and Lounge! Use of these bathrooms, available now, are in the hands of the Town of Windsor to approve the usage for our athletes and families to use instead of the outdoor temporary restrooms." In a case that has since been dismissed, Katofsky said the denial of the temporary certificate of occupancy would result in the loss of $260 million in contracted funding for Future Legends to reorganize and would cease operations, causing financial loss, court records show. Katofsky also claimed to be in possession of a certified check for "110,000,000 British Pounds from the Squamish Nation, a sovereign indigenous nation in British Columbia, Canada," court records show. Windsor countered Katofsky's bankruptcy case in Nevada showed monthly operating reports for Future Legends 5, which includes the dome, indicated it had no cash and no receipts from the time it filed for bankruptcy in October in 2024 through its last reporting period ending Feb. 28, 2025. Yet it also claimed to have a net worth in excess of $35 million. Katfoksky also claimed the pickleball courts and Collegiate Stadium produced more than $16 million in 2023 and 2024. Windsor questioned these figures, noting Katofsky wrote checks for utilities in March 2025 of $301.29 and $308.29 that were returned due to insufficient funds. Court records also show three checks to Windsor previously signed by Katofsky totaling $37,925.57 were returned for insufficient funds. U.S. District Judge Regina M. Rodriguez issued an oral ruling April 11 to dismiss Katofsky's bankruptcy proceedings in Nevada. Motions to dismiss the bankruptcy proceedings were previously filed by Jaco General Contractor, the former general contractor on Future Legends, and U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union, according to online court records. Builders Close Builders Open Builders Brick Exterior Close Exterior Open Exterior Building Materials Brick Blend Windsor Park Join Our Newsletter Email Subscribe Connect with Us { rootMargin: '200px 0px 200px 0px' } ); lazyloadBackgrounds.forEach( ( lazyloadBackground ) => { lazyloadBackgroundObserver.observe( lazyloadBackground ); } ); }; const events = [ 'DOMContentLoaded' ]; events.forEach( ( event ) => { document.addEventListener( event lazyloadRunObserver ); } ); x {{{ data.variation.variation_description }}} {{{ data.variation.price_html }}} {{{ data.variation.availability_html }}} Sorry Social media stole the show by unveiling the JSW MG Windsor EV Pro a day before its official launch with images shared by B Anshuman on Facebook Here’s everything we know about the Windsor EV Pro so far Based on reports, the Windsor EV Pro was expected to be powered by a 50.6 kWh battery from its sister company in Indonesia but the company has now confirmed that it will get a 52.9 kWh battery It seems that MG has borrowed the battery pack from the ZS EV and plonked it the Windsor EV Pro It retains the same electric motor with an output of 134 bhp and 200 Nm of torque it’s obvious that MG has reworked the front fascia of the Windsor EV Pro to make it stand apart from the standard version though it retains the split headlight design The side profile of the Pro looks identical except for the newly designed dual-tone alloy wheels that replace the diamond-cut ones The rear continues to sport connected LED lights but now it comes with an ADAS badge that’s on the lower right side of the tailgate.   MG has spruced up the cabin and has given it a more premium feel with a dual-tone beige-black finish It retains features like the 15.6-inch infotainment system The Windsor EV Pro becomes the second vehicle in this segment to be equipped with ADAS after the Mahindra XUV400.  It still offers a comprehensive safety suite an electronic parking brake with auto hold The Windsor Planning Commission greenlit the affordable housing development amid worries about its height and how it would fit with the town’s overall character Plans for two affordable apartment buildings blocks from the Windsor Town Green are moving ahead despite concerns from two Planning Commission members who indicated the project might not fit with the town’s character but there’s a lot of people who will have to drive by this thing every day,” Chair Evan Kubota said during an April 22 Planning Commission meeting And I think if you want to be part of the community But I would like that to be kept in mind.” Kubota joined Vice Chair Tim Zahner in opposing the 106-unit development proposed by Gallaher Community Housing Meredith Rennie and Patrick Richards all saw upsides to the development Unless someone files an appeal the full Town Council would consider the project with Windsor Creek running along the west side of the property The site is also kitty-corner from the former Windsor Creek Elementary School property. The Windsor Unified School District is in an exclusive negotiation agreement with Gallaher Community Housing to build at least 368 rental apartments and homes on the abandoned site along Conde Lane Smaller apartments would range between 500 and 583 square feet while larger units would vary between 700 and 807 square feet Gallaher Community Housing Chief Executive Officer Efren Carrillo told planning commissioners the company plans to rent around 20 of the apartments to residents who earn 50% of the area median income. That threshold would be $55,350 for a two-person household and $69,150 for a four-person household The remaining 86 apartments — give or take — would be rented to residents making 80% of the area median income. That threshold would be $58,600 for a two-person household and $110,700 for a four-person household Rents would range between $1,211 and $2,214 per month Carrillo told the commission that the project which proposes the two buildings in a stucco facade topped with a flat roof to accommodate solar panels would be “a high quality development that folks will feel good about Nothing in the site amenities or elevation says ‘poor people.’” “I would argue that what we are presenting is a high quality and desirable place It is quality that the developer and the community can be proud of,” Carrillo said Planned outdoor amenities include a pet park The complex would include 93 on-site parking spots and 40 spaces along Armando Renzullo Way Carrillo didn’t indicate when Gallaher hoped to break ground on the project so The Press Democrat has reached out for more information He did note that such apartments — those built for low-income residents — are typically hardest for developers to build “These are the units that are the hardest to build because of the restrictions of the rent,” Carrillo said Developers are often strapped by regulatory hurdles, financial constraints and the high cost of construction. Those limitations often mean a building has less flair, or what is known as “architectural articulation.” Some planning commissioners — and some residents — pointed this out to Carrillo, saying the project failed to fit in with other Windsor developments. “We’re not trying to beat down or put the project down,” Commissioner Fortino-Dickson said. “We just want to elevate it to a standard that anyone in Windsor can be proud of, especially the people living in it.” Tom Palmer, a Windsor resident who has lived near the proposed site for three years, said that the “idea of a four-story building in the center of town is ugly. Yes, people will benefit, but the whole city won’t.” “This is 100% affordable,” Carrillo said. “I hear the desire to enhance it … but we aren’t proposing a luxury development or a high-end apartment complex. We’re proposing low-income housing with the many variables that limit what we can and can’t do with these building types. Trying to balance that is the challenge.” Amie Windsor is the Community Journalism Team Lead with The Press Democrat. She can be reached at amie.windsor@pressdemocrat.com or 707-521-5218. border agents stopped almost 88 kilograms of cocaine from entering Windsor near the Ambassador Bridge port of entry in Detroit on Easter Sunday Customs and Border Protections office of field operations on outbound enforcement operations selected a Canada-bound commercial vehicle for examination A search of its trailer uncovered 87.55 kilograms (193 pounds) of cocaine hidden in two duffel bags faces federal prosecution in the United States “Safe and secure international commerce is essential to protecting the homeland,” said director of field operations Marty C “Rest assured that we’ll continue to leverage all available resources to disrupt the transnational drug trade and those seeking to exploit our Michigan ports of entry.”  Officials said the case remains under investigation by ICE Homeland Security investigations Border officials said it was the third bulk cocaine seizure by CBP field operations in Detroit since March 21 The night raised money to provide compassionate dental care and oral health education to children and special needs patients across the North Bay Pediatric Dental Initiative hosted its annual Make Kids Smile Saddle & Starlight Soirée fundraiser on April 25 at Balletto Vineyards in Santa Rosa raising funds to provide compassionate dental care and oral health education to children and special needs patients across the North Bay Roughly 120 community members attended the country-glitz-themed dinner and auction supporting Windsor’s Pediatric Dental Initiative Surgery Center a nonprofit facility that treats children who require general anesthesia for extensive dental procedures Many of the patients served are underinsured and face urgent oral health needs the organization’s communications and donor development specialist The evening featured silent and live auctions a Fund-a-Need paddle raise and a $100 paddle drop raffle that included a Wine Country getaway with lodging Final fundraising totals are still being finalized Founded in 2001 with the surgery center opened in 2008 Pediatric Dental Initiative has served over 30,000 children the organization offers school-based oral health education and prevention outreach across the region For more information about Pediatric Dental Initiative, go to www.pdisurgerycenter.org You can reach intern Eden Collier at eden.collier@pressdemocrat.com. On X (Twitter) @eden_collier. The Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation has kicked off its annual Show Us Your Brave Campaign inviting participants to raise funds in support of cancer care by taking on daring challenges — like rappelling down a 15-storey building “We’re asking our community to show their brave,” said Houida Kassem executive director of the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation during a launch event Thursday at the Ambassador Golf Club “One in eight people are diagnosed with cancer in our community What we want to make sure we get across to our community is that you too can show your brave More than 100 fearless individuals will take on the challenge during Brave Day on Saturday and rappel down the 170-foot CIBC building in downtown Windsor For those who prefer to stay on the ground the foundation — which is the official fundraising arm of the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre — is offering other ways to support the cause Participants have the option of taking on a personal challenge or fear and collecting donations by sharing their story online “It can be something like never playing in front of a group of people at karaoke,” said Kassem and all funds raised stay in Windsor-Essex and support local cancer awareness is one of the fearless individuals who will be suited up June 21 to rappel down the CIBC building for the first time “I think it is such an amazing honour and an amazing opportunity to just show everybody that even if you go through these hard times in your life you can always do something good with it,” said Jasey who was diagnosed with leukemia at age four and spent many years in and out of hospital until about age seven “You can support your community and prove to others that no matter what you’ve been through,” she said “you can always come through on the other side.” Houida noted that as of the campaign launch Thursday around 40 people have already committed to take on the 170-foot plunge this Brave Day “We’ve raised a lot of money for the cancer centre in the years past,” said Brian Schwab and long-time supporter of the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation That’s very important…I’ve always stressed the fact that our government health insurance plan doesn’t pay for everything that we need.” has helped purchase important equipment like robotic surgical machines and portable chemotherapy pumps enabling patients to receive treatment in Windsor What would you do in a life-or-death situation That was one of the scenarios Grade 11 students at Holy Names Catholic High School in Windsor faced Thursday during a hands-on health and first-aid course The new class is part of a program that teaches students how to handle real-life medical emergencies from properly applying a tourniquet and administering an EpiPen during an allergic reaction — to even treating an eyeball that has been impaled with a pencil “I would love to get into something in the medical field — my dream is to be a doctor,” said Grade 11 student Uwakmfon Akpaso “It’s a really great course because it’s very informative even if you’re not planning on going into health care said she first brought the idea to Holy Names Catholic High School after seeing a similar course being offered at the public school board “I saw it at Vincent Massey Secondary School and I got to teach there for several weeks,” said Wong what an amazing opportunity that the public school board gets to have How come the Catholic school board doesn’t have it?'” was instantly popular and quickly filled up three sections The Grade 10 course introduces students to basic first aid including CPR and everyday medical emergencies “really get into the nitty-gritty,” including anatomy and physiology — skills that will help students bound for medical fields “It will give them a leg up if they do choose to pursue a health care profession,” said Wong “It’ll really put them ahead of their classmates and hands-on experience with a lot of common medical equipment.” Wong shared that one student has already put their first aid knowledge to use outside of the classroom She said the student recognized someone experiencing the classic signs of angina — chest pain radiating down the arm and a pale face — usually caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart ‘Do you have a history of angina by chance or has this happened to you before?’ And she said do you have your nitroglycerin on you?’ Which is what I’ve been teaching them the student retrieved the nitroglycerin and instructed the individual to place a tablet under her tongue triggering improved blood flow to the heart “He got to actually see it (nitroglycerin) work Wong anticipates the course’s popularity to continue to grow when it’s offered again next school year JSW MG Motor India has turned up the heat in the electric car game again—this time with the new Windsor PRO the company has now revealed that the upcoming electric vehicle will feature a larger 52.9 kWh battery pack it’s aimed squarely at range anxiety Built on MG’s Global Smart Electric Platform the Windsor PRO retains its compact crossover shape but adds a fresh set of tricks under the skin It now packs 136 PS of power and 200 Nm of torque via a Permanent Magnet Synchronous (PMS) motor is IP67-rated for water and dust resistance But the highlight here is its tech arsenal MG has confirmed that the Windsor PRO will come equipped with Level 2 ADAS offering features like adaptive cruise control the car will support Vehicle-to-Load and Vehicle-to-Vehicle charging it can power your camping gear or even juice up another EV The Windsor PRO is a successor to the MG Comet and Windsor with the latter being one of India’s best-selling EVs since launch MG is targeting buyers who want a more feature-loaded future-ready offering without stretching to premium EVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Volvo XC40 Recharge the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV400 will be its closest rivals—though the Windsor PRO might outshine both on the tech front MG hasn’t disclosed the official range yet expect real-world figures to hover around the 350-400 km mark The pricing is expected to remain competitive and could start around ₹13–15 lakh (ex-showroom) The Windsor PRO is shaping up like that overachieving cousin who just got better at everything overnight Now all it needs is a good price tag and a quirky shade of green—and we’re in business .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Will Harrigan | For NJ Advance MediaAfter some 32 goals were scored it was West Windsor-Plainsboro South that had the edge on the scoreboard led by four-goal efforts from Louis Barrandon outlasted Hightstown for an 18-14 victory in Plainsboro Caleb Ferguson and Andrei Lumezanu each scored hat tricks for WW-PN Trevor McCarthy had a fabulous game for Hightstown scoring seven goals and assisting two others Eric Wiley chipped in with four goals for the 4-8 Rams Will Harrigan can be reached at hssports@njadvancemedia.com The N.J. 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