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CTV News
16 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Fake $100 bills reported in Leamington: OPP
Essex County OPP officers are warning the public about reports of counterfeit $100 bills circulating in Leamington. Police say the fake money can be convincing, but lack key security features. How to Detect a Fake $100 Bill: Feel the Texture – Genuine bills have raised ink on the large number and portrait's shoulders. Fakes often feel too smooth. Check the Transparent Window – The see-through polymer window should have clear holograms. Fakes may have missing or damaged security features. Look for Color Changes – Tilt the bill. The holograms and metallic ink should shift in color and shine. Examine the Security Ribbon – Small numbers inside the vertical security strip should match the bill's value and shift when tilted. Verify the Serial Number – Counterfeit bills may repeat or use invalid serial numbers. Compare multiple bills if unsure. What to Do If You Receive a Suspected Counterfeit Bill: Do not return it to the passer. Politely refuse and request another form of payment. Note suspect details (description, vehicle, behavior). Report it to police immediately. If you receive a counterfeit bill or have any information, contact your local police service or submit an anonymous tip through Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477. For more information visit the Bank of Canada's website on counterfeit prevention.
BBC News
20 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Views sought on plans to pedestrianise Leamington Spa's Parade
Residents and businesses are being asked for their views on the potential pedestrianisation of the Parade in Leamington Leamington Transformation Board, made up of representatives from local authorities, launched an eight-week consultation exercise on the plans on the Parade Masterplan, the town's high street could be turned into a traffic-free space, with buses rerouted to alternative spots and delivery vehicles permitted limited access.A new town square next to the Town Hall could also be created, offering space for community events, markets and performances, Warwickshire County Council added. The Leamington Transformation Board, which includes members of the county council, Warwick District Council, and Royal Leamington Spa Town Council, is consulting until 28 interested in providing their views on the plans are being encouraged to respond to an online Lee, board chairman, said there was "huge potential" to transform the Parade into an "incredible space" for town residents, visitors and said he wanted to ensure the Parade became the centre of a "vibrant and economically successful town" in an age where some high streets were going through change and decline."We envisage a whole area coming to life with hospitality venues spilling into the newly created space and families able to enjoy the vibrancy of the town, knowing their children can play safely nearby," he added. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
CBC
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Woman reunites with 'priceless' wedding dress after mom accidentally donates it to yard sale
A Windsor woman has been reunited with her wedding dress after her mom accidentally donated the lacy gown and a shopper snapped it up at a recent yard sale. Renee Lounsbury says her sparkly, corset-top dress, which she wore to her wedding in 2018, cost around $1,300 new. It was her "dream dress for that day." "Definitely wasn't something I would typically pick out," she told Windsor Morning's Amy Dodge on Thursday. "But once I put it on, it fit me perfectly, and I fell in love with it very quickly." The bridal blunder began last week, when the Sun Parlour Curling Club hosted its annual yard sale in Leamington, Ont. Lounsbury's mom, Daphne Derbyshire, had donated several items she had been collecting for the sale — and had kept them in the same bedroom where Lounsbury's dress was stored. "Unfortunately, she thought the box the dress was in was her dress, so she kind of just pushed it into the pile," Lounsbury said. It wasn't until after Saturday's sale was over that her mom realized what she'd done, Lounsbury said. Sometime after 10 p.m., she called her daughter in a panic. "She was frantic, crying, cussing, 'I'm sorry,' and I was like, 'What is going on?'" Lounsbury said. She thought something terrible had happened, such as a death. Then, her mom revealed the news: "I sold your wedding dress." "I'm like, 'What are you talking about?'" Lounsbury said. Her mom explained what had happened. Lounsbury said it was an "oh no" moment for her, but that she also wanted to console her mom. "It's just a dress," she said, adding that she has many photos and memories of her wedding day. Still, Lounsbury wanted to get it back. She told her mom to reach out to the curling club to make a public appeal for the dress, which they did the next day. "We realize this is a shot in the dark, but we have to try!" the club said in a Facebook post. From there, the community worked its magic. The post travelled across social media, garnering nearly 200 shares on Facebook alone. "It was crazy seeing all the nice comments, and the people offering to help and wishing me well," Lounsbury said. Some people even offered to give their dresses to whomever bought Lounsbury's dress so the person would still have something to wear on their big day. By Tuesday, the dress had been found. The woman who bought the gown had seen one of the posts and reached out to Lounsbury. "And then my mom was able to go pick up my dress and the lady was more than happy to give it back," she said. 16 years after her wedding, this Guelph woman opens package with gown to find it's not hers It's unclear how much the woman paid for the dress at the yard sale, but she refused to take any money for it. "She was very kind, she didn't ask for anything in return, she just wanted me to get my dress back," Lounsbury said. To Lounsbury, though, the dress will always be "priceless." "It's something you wore on one of the most special days of your life, so it was nice to get it back at no cost," she said. The next step will be getting the dress resealed in the box, Lounsbury said, and storing it at her mom's house again. She said that after all that, she's confident the dress is now safe — and maybe, down the road, her own daughter will want to try it on.
CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Driver charged with careless driving after hitting Subway restaurant
A vehicle struck a Subway building on Talbot Street Westin Leamington, Ont., on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Source: OPP) Essex County OPP say a driver has been charged after crashing into a Subway restaurant in Leamington. Officers responded to a report that a vehicle that struck a building on Talbot Street West at 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. Police say no one was injured. The driver was charged with careless driving.
BBC News
7 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Warwickshire is the place to bee
Two Warwickshire towns have proved they've got what it takes to welcome bees into their gardens and parks. "Bee Friendly Town" status was granted to Warwick and Leamington during World Bee Day on 20 of pollinator proponents in each town played a role in helping secure the recognition from the Bee Friendly Trust, with the areas supported by neighbouring Kenilworth which has held Bee Friendly status since Harper from Bee Friendly Leamington said the group visited schools to educate children about why bees mattered to the environment. 'Make a difference' Luke Dixon, co-founder and CEO of the Bee Friendly Trust, said the status recognised what was possible when people came together for the good of the environment, with the Warwick group running a petition to reduce pesticide use "and prove that you can actually make a difference". Ms Harper said: "We've been working hard for a few years and a large part of our work is in education. "We've been to schools and talked to over 4,000 children about why bees matter and why people shouldn't be scared of bees and really saying how our gardens have become so important for wildlife like bees."Fern Arnold, Chair of Bee Friendly Kenilworth said: "The UK has lost 97% of its wildflower meadows since the 1930s and if we want to continue to benefit from bees as pollinators we have to do our bit to help them."I'm so pleased for [Warwick and Leamington] because I know how much work they have all put in. We are all volunteers, we give our time freely and its great that they can have the acknowledgement." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
