Ricardo Veneza

Born and raised in Leamington, Ricardo landed his first news job at AM800 in Windsor after attending the broadcast-journalism program at Fanshawe College in London. He spent time in newsrooms in Alberta and British Columbia before returning to Windsor-Essex and joining the BlackburnNews.com team. Email Ricardo Veneza More Articles

Tecumseh Boundary Review Recommendation Coming Soon

Tecumseh is getting closer to a decision that could see council and electoral ward changes.

Asbestos Ban Announcement A Victory For Local Activists

The federal government is committing to a complete ban on asbestos by 2018 — and it’s being called “a great Christmas present” by the Windsor and District Labour Council.

A panel discussion is hosted in Kingsville on keeping door-to-door mail delivery as part of Canada Post service on May 26, 2015. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)

Door-To-Door Recommendation A Victory For McNamara

Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara is thrilled to see a Parliamentary committee recommend Canada Post reinstate door-to-door mail delivery.

BlackburnNews.com file photo of Windsor police headquarters. (Photo by Jason Viau)

Police Investigate Suspected Shooting

Windsor police are investigating a suspected shooting that happened in the city’s west-end early Wednesday morning.

Schools Face Closure In Leamington, Forest Glade

The public school board is looking at potentially closing schools in Leamington and Forest Glade.

LaSalle council meets for its regular meeting on March 8, 2016. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)

LaSalle Budget Freeze Set For Approval

Councillors in LaSalle are looking to approve a budget freeze tonight.

Kingsville Considers 4.8% Budget Jump

Councillors in Kingsville are set to debate a proposed 4.8% tax hike at two planned budget sessions in January.

Internal Investigation In Kingsville After Fire Chief Charged

The Town of Kingsville is beginning an internal investigation after its fire chief was charged with sexual offences against a minor.

Sally Ann Toy Drive Short Toys Ahead Of Delivery

The Salvation Army’s toy drive in Windsor is short about 500 toys less than a week before Christmas Hampers are set to be shipped out.

Yard waste bags. (Photo by Adelle Loiselle)

Warm Fall Sees Tecumseh Add Extra Yard Waste Day

Crews in Tecumseh will be picking up leaves an extra day this year because of the warmer than usual fall.