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CTV News
a day ago
- Business
- CTV News
Where would you spend $1M in Windsor-Essex? WECF wants to know
Lisa Kolody, the Executive Director of the Windsor Essex Community Foundation seen in Windsor, Ont. on June 4, 2025. (Michelle Maluske/CTV Windsor) The Windsor Essex Community Foundation is wondering where you would spend $1 million in the community. The WECF has launched their annual 'Vital Signs' survey, asking where they should spend money. 'The community sets those priorities for us,' Lisa Kolody, WECF Executive Director said. 'We really want to hear from you of what's important to you.' Kolody said this is the 12th year for the annual report, which will help them choose where to invest in Windsor-Essex. 'We give out about $1.5 million per year,' Kolody said. The survey takes less than five minutes and asks respondents to rank how they feel and what the top priority should be across 11 different areas. Everything from housing to newcomers to education and arts is covered. The survey closes on Aug. 8 and a Vital Signs Report will be released in October. 'Vital Signs is just another tool for us to look at what will make our community better and how can we invest,' Kolody said. WECF was founded in 1983 by Albert Weeks, Clifford Hatch Sr., and Charles Clark Sr., with an initial endowment of $1 million more than 40 years ago. 'We've invested $17 million in the community in that time,' Kolody said, noting its now grown to $33 million. 'We grant off the interest.'
CTV News
a day ago
- Business
- CTV News
Average home sales price drops in Windsor-Essex: WECAR
For sale sign in Windsor, Ont., on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. (Melanie Borrelli / CTV Windsor) Another drop in the average sales price for a home in Windsor-Essex. The Windsor-Essex County Association of Realtors (WECAR) is out with its monthly stats and says the average price in May was $556,855. That's a 2.7 per cent drop compared to May 2024, and a drop compared to the average price the month prior. The average price for a home in April was $579,910. According to the monthly stats, 491 properties were sold in May 2025 compared to 464 from last May. WECAR says there were 1,378 new listing in the region last month - a 9.8 per cent increase in listings from May 2024. The association says 154 properties sold in the price range of $420,000 to $549,999 and another 106 properties sold in the price range between $550,000 and $699,999. ~ By Meagan Delaurier, AM800 News.
CTV News
2 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Lyme disease on the rise in Windsor-Essex
Last year was a record-breaking year for Lyme disease in Windsor-Essex. CTV Windsor's Bob Bellacicco has details on this as tick season begins.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
WECHU warns of Lyme disease after record year
This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a blacklegged tick, which is also known as a deer tick. (CDC via AP, File) The Windsor Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is hoping to avoid a repeat of last year, after it saw a record year for Lyme disease cases. 'Who wants to get Lyme Disease? Scary stuff.' said Nancy McCabe, who was out for a walk at Malden Park when she saw WECHU raising awareness with local media. In 2024, there were 17 confirmed cases of Lyme disease in the region. 'The more humid weather, rainfall, it supports the population of ticks in Windsor-Essex County,' said Elaine Bennett, Environmental Health Manager at the health unit. She showed signs that will be going up at local trails in the area with recommendations which include sticking to the center of a trail and avoiding long, grassy areas. It is suggested to use insect repellent with DEET and wear bright coloured clothing. 'Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Tucking your pants into your socks just so that you're fully covered to prevent the ticks from attaching to your body,' she said. Bennett recommends taking a shower within two hours of coming inside and to do a body check after an outdoor activity. 'Unless I'm biking, I usually don't stray from the path,' McCabe said. 'I understand there are ticks in our area.' If you find a tick, remove it as soon as possible with a tick key or a pair of tweezers. Don't squeeze and twist the tick. 'You want it to come out fully,' Bennett told CTV News. 'If you're removing the tick within 24 hours, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease will not enter the bloodstream.' The health unit conducted tick dragging at Malden Park on Tuesday with university students. 'We're hoping not to find anything today,' Anna Klimenko, a public health inspector, said prior to starting the process with her team. 'If we do it'll add some numbers to our data. Depends on the year. We have had years that we found more. Some years we found none at all, so we'll see what happens.' After 30 minutes, draggers recovered a dog tick which put in a container for study. The health unit is tick dragging four sites in the region this spring looking for limbs and larvae. 'Public Health Ontario, they have a mapping system, Windsor-Essex County has already been deemed as endemic for our ticks. We just want to see exactly the extent,' Bennett said.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
WECHU invites community to vote on video challenge submissions
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is inviting the community to vote on video submissions about how digital technology affects their well-being. The health unit has worked with a panel of youth judges to complete three rounds of youth voting, narrowing down 64 'Connected, Not Controlled' public service announcement (PSA) video submissions. The top five videos in the Grade 6 - 8 and Grade 9 - 12 divisions are now open for public voting. The Connected, Not Controlled Challenge is a video contest for students in Grades 6 - 12 across Windsor-Essex. Students were asked to make a short, 30-second PSA video about how digital technology affects their well-being. The goal is to get students thinking about their tech habits and to encourage a healthy, balanced use of technology. The public will choose the winners by voting online. People can vote on the Connected, Not Controlled website from June 2 until June 9 at 11:59 p.m. Each day, voters can pick their favourite video in two groups: one for Grades 6 - 8 and one for Grades 9 - 12. The videos with the most votes will win first, second, and third place in each group. Winners will be announced June 11. Stay connected to the Challenge by visiting the Connected, Not Controlled Challenge website and follow the Health Unit on Facebook, X, and Instagram for challenge updates and announcements.
