Newly named FINA mascot Splasher is seen Mayor Drew Dilkens on July 14, 2015. (Photo courtesy City of Windsor)Windsor is getting another big boost to host the world swimming championships, this time from the federal government.
Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal says the feds are committing $3.5-million to Swimming Canada to be used for the 13th FINA World Swimming Championships.
Earlier this year, the provincial government forked over $2.5-million for the international event.
Windsor will host the FINA World Swimming Championships from December 6-11 2016 at the WFCU Centre.
Chatham-Kent police reported a 44-year-old man driving a pickup truck was killed in the crash at Jeanettes Creek Road and Coutts Line around 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Pretty in Pink at the Rink is the fifth one this year, and is in partnership with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.
According to Chatham-Kent police, the victim was walking around King Street East in Chatham when she was approached by a woman she didn't know and struck in the face.
The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.
In hopes of raising awareness of the help available to sexual violence survivors, a local crisis centre has handed out stickers to over 200 businesses.
Three people are facing charges after separate incidents took place over the long weekend.
