Group Hug raises money
By Sean Previl A local man with Down Syndrome is raising money to help others in the city while saving for college. Group Hug Apparel, the name Andrew Banar and his mother Karen Pickle decided on for their group, donates
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Comic book artists meet with fans
Comic book writers and artists had a chance to meet with fans and promote their latest work at a book signing. Cartoon Kingdom celebrated its fifteenth anniversary Feb. 20. The event featured Johnny Desjardins, Jason Fabok, David Finch, Tony Gray,
The Price is Right for a Windsorite
by Sarah Ryrie The Price is Right for a Windsorite A Windsor man has landed two television roles in the same week in Los Angeles. It started back in the first week of December. Justin Fox, former Student Representative Council
MNR Week in Review Feb 22
Welcome to MNR Week in Review this week’s stories include a cocaine bust, a set of robberies and an adventurous pooch. [podcast]/radio/WIR 3.mp3[/podcast] Producer: Klay Coyle Host: Stephen Anderson
Dog owners practice Yellow Dog Project
by Hailey Trealout Talking animals have been depicted in movies and shows since the debut of Felix the Cat in 1923, and have given people a whole new view of man’s closest companions. The Yellow Dog Project was created for
Troops learn winter survival
Surviving in negative temperatures, cold winds and layers of snow with limited resources tested the Windsor Regiment’s physical and mental capabilities. From Feb. 16 to 17 the back forest at the Major F.A. Tilston, V.C. Armoury became home to 25
Spits milestones
by Mitchell Brandner Windsor Spitfires rookie defenceman Graeme Brown scored the first goal of his Ontario Hockey League career Feb. 21. In his eleventh game, Brown scored the go-ahead goal in the third period against the Erie Otters. Brown added
MNR Broadcast Feb 22
This week’s local news, sports and weather. Stories include a local T.V. star and Group Hug Apparel with an entertainment update from Murad Erzinclioglu. [podcast]/radio/MNR Broadcast 6 Feb 22.mp3[/podcast] Producer: Klay Coyle Associate Producer: Madison Jean and Kirsti
Spits snap five-game skid
by Evan Mathias It was a night of firsts for the Windsor Spitfires. The Spits got their first win in six games against the Erie Otters Feb. 21 and Spits call-up Graeme Brown scored his first Ontario Hockey League goal
Is plagiarism a problem at St. Clair College?
By Taylor Desjardins Colleges in Ontario are utilizing strategies and programs to help control plagiarism and St. Clair College is one of those schools. Waseem Habash, the associate vice president of academic operations for St. Clair College, said www.turnitin.com, which
Canadians Make History
Music history has been made as a Canadian rock group and a decorated astronaut collaborated on a song together, one of them performing from space. Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and Barenaked Ladies’ front man Ed Robertson premiered their song, “I.S.S.
Local band to participate in CBC Searchlight contest
By Liam Higgins A local band is participating in a contest held by CBC to find Canada’s next great new artist. CBC’s Searchlight contest consists of various bands from around Canada competing for a chance to win $20,000 towards
Police blotter Feb. 20
Four local men have been arrested in relation to a recent drug investigation. Members of the Windsor Police Drug and Gun Unit conducting an investigation obtained a warrant for a residence in the 700 block of Josephine Avenue. Officers witnessed
Police blotter Feb. 19
By Sean Previl A local man has been arrested for breaking into vehicles. John Logan was taken into custody Feb. 15 by Windsor Police Service in the 900 block of Pierre Avenue. WPS was called to the area at approximately
Windsor Cultural Summit by Rick Dawes
Windsorites gathered the day before Valentines Day to discuss the heart of Windsor’s culture. [embedplusvideo height=”281″ width=”450″ standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/umXyOL5LM5g?fs=1″ vars=”ytid=umXyOL5LM5g&width=450&height=281&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=0&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=¬es=” id=”ep9608″ /]
St Clair Rez Night by Madison Jean
St. Clair College Athletic Association is getting students who are in the Quinttenton Hall Residence more involved. Madison Jean tells us more. [embedplusvideo height=”365″ width=”450″ standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/ADfh6m5qGc4?fs=1″ vars=”ytid=ADfh6m5qGc4&width=450&height=365&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=0&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=&notes=” id=”ep8095″ /]
Liberal Leadership by Mamdouh Elchami
Kathleen Wynne may have won the Provincial Liberal leadership race, but the party’s Federal leader has yet to be determined. Mamdouh Elchami caught up with one of the candidates who was visiting Windsor. [embedplusvideo height=”281″ width=”450″ standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/VEnZktWBN2A?fs=1″ vars=”ytid=VEnZktWBN2A&width=450&height=281&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=0&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=¬es=” id=”ep7502″ /]
Heart Defect Fundraiser by Jamie Adam
Windsorites have an abnormally high heart defect rate. Jamie Adam tells us more. [embedplusvideo height=”281″ width=”450″ standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/_WV9OYjJupc?fs=1″ vars=”ytid=_WV9OYjJupc&width=450&height=281&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=0&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=¬es=” id=”ep9962″ /]
Armouries holds 8th Annual Military Conference
by Hailey Trealout The seeds of Canada were plantedin the wounds of war from the War of 1812 to Afghanistan and all the wars in between. The 8th Annual Windsor Military Studies Conference was held at the Major F.A Tilston,
Spits take tough loss at home
by Evan Mathias Remy Giftopoulos said it best. “It’s the worst feeling you can imagine in sports.” A turnover in their own end proved to be the demise of the Windsor Spitfires against the Sarnia Sting Feb. 15. Sarnia forward
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