Calls for Paramedic Services in the Essex-Windsor region will be triaged and dispatched using a cutting-edge Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) beginning Sept. 16, the Essex-Windsor EMS announced last week. The new system is designed to ensure that paramedics are dispatched more efficiently, and more quickly, to the most urgent, life-threatening emergencies, the EMS service announced in a press release last week through the County of Essex. MPDS is a software-based sys

WEBC and St. Clair College celebrated the completion of a new kiosk near the Libro Centre trails. The Windsor-Essex Bike Community (WEBC) and St. Clair College celebrated the completion of a new bike kiosk the students helped create. Architecture, engineering and millwright students from the college were at the WEBC bike trails at the Libro Centre last Wednesday evening for the youth ride night, but prior to the young cyclists heading out, a brief ceremony was held to recogni

The Aug. 14-16 weekend at Open Air was “Cycle the Burg” with the Krusher BMX Stunt Shows being a highlight. The Krusher BMX show was performed Friday night (pictured) as well as multiple performances Saturday. Vendors and a group ride were among the other events as part of the weekend. It was held in partnership with WEBC. This weekend will feature the Prohibition-era themed “Barrels & Brass” event in support of the Marsh Historical Collection, the Aug. 28-30 weekend will be