Posted: Dec 15, 2020 8:19 PM ET | Last Updated: December 16, 2020
A man receives a backpack full of essentials and gift cards at a special donation event at the Downtown Mission Tuesday.(Dale Molnar/CBC News)
WINDSOR, ONT. Christmas packages filled with comfort items intended to bring joy to recipients were handed out at the Downtown Mission Tuesday. Ten members of the local business community donated products to create 300 gift backpacks for people who use the services at the Downtown Mission and other social service organizations. “This is what the spirit of giving during the Christmas season is all about. Thinking about others and the welfare of our neighbours. Our guests will appreciate this wonderful gesture and know they are not forgotten,” said executive director of the Mission reverend Ron Dunn. Megan Rock of Rocksolid Windows and Doors LTD recruited the participating companies which included Conquer Construction and Drilling Technologies, Hurricane Hydrovac, Ottawa Street dental, Chase Transportation and Logistics Ltd, TCI Titan Contracting, Bondy Insurance, Marda Management, Wayne’s Custom Woodcraft and Ezee Wheels Auto Sales and Leasing.
Fire at Custom Woodcraft in Oriskany Falls
There is a working structure fire at a business called Custom Woodcraft on Perry-Shoemaker Road in Oriskany Falls.
Posted: Dec 12, 2020 10:25 AM
Posted By: Violet Scibior
We are continuing to follow breaking news out of Oriskany Falls this morning, Saturday December 12th. There is a working structure fire at a business called Custom Woodcraft in Oriskany Falls.
Our own Brent Kearney was out at the scene and sent in these pictures to us. It s on Perry-Shoemaker Road in Oriskany Falls. It was first reported at about 8:15am, Saturday December 12th. The roads in that area are shut down, numerous crews are responding.