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Windsor

Man rescued from Detroit River Friday morning

Windsor Police confirm a man was pulled from the Detroit River Friday morning.

Around 6 a.m., they were called to Riverside Drive East near the Windsor Yacht Club after a call about a marine emergency.

Callers to BlackburnNews.com described the scene.

"It looks like the police, fire, and ambulance are pulling something from the water," said one caller. "They've got a white thing up to cover up whatever they're pulling out."

The man was not hurt and was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

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Owen Sound Library session gets cyclists ready to roll

Dust off those handlebars and pump up those tires because cycling season is officially upon us! If your trusty two-wheeler is looking a bit more "rusty" than "ready," the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library has just the thing to get you back on the road safely.