The apocalypse is nigh
By Hailey Trealout For several days and nights they stood restlessly, gurgling the toxic fluids that lay in their throats. The boat from Haiti rocked side to side on the water, throwing some off balance as some of the sailors
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American military new policy against visible tattoos
By/Hailey Trealout Polished boots, proper grooming and inkless skin are becoming regulation for new U.S. army recruits as a result of a new ban has been proposed. Army Regulation 670-1 has been updated and is now awaiting the final signature
Come on baby light my fire
By: Y. Murad Erzinclioglu The night sky will be set ablaze in Lasalle Sept. 28 and more than 2,000 people are expected to attend. Artcite Inc., Windsor’s artist-run gallery, holds their Fahrenheit Festival at the Vollmer Complex in Lasalle. The
Ontario NDP leader to focus on job creation
By Richard Riosa Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath has reiterated her party’s focus on job creation. Horwath appeared Sept. 25 at the Giovanni Caboto Club as a guest speaker for the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce. Her speech outlined the party’s
Essex-Kent Scottish celebrates history
By Adam El-Baba One of Canada’s oldest infantry regiments celebrated its historical ties to All Saints Church in Windsor Sept. 22. Following the morning service the Essex and Kent Scottish, which dates back to 1749, gathered outside to dedicate a
MNR Broadcast Sept 27
Welcome back to MediaPlex News Radio. This is our first show of the year with some new talent. [podcast]/radio/MNR Broadcast 1 Sept 27.mp3[/podcast] Producer: Klay Coyle Associate Producer: Madison Jean and Kirsti Ridsdale Host: Klay Coyle Weather: Mandy Matthews Sports:
Storage locker drug bust
By Alice Hewitt Windsor police have discovered $600,000 worth of marijuana and weapons in two units at Guardian Storage on Rhodes Drive. Sgt. Mike Comelli of the Drugs, Intelligence, Guns and Surveillance unit said they gained information about the two
Community market draws in crowd and treasures
by Kyle Goodhue A fundraising flea market attracted treasure hunters to Essex County Sept. 21 to 22 The flea market at the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village has been taking place twice a year for the past 25 years.
Sieloff goes pro
By Mitchell Brandner Defenceman Pat Sieloff will not be returning to the Windsor Spitfires and instead will play professional hockey for either the Calgary Flames or Abbotsford Heat. Sieloff was one of Windsor’s best defencemen last season. Assistant coach Jerrod
Victorian Order of Nurses hosts successful fundraiser
By/Hailey Trealout Over 200 people gathered at the Overseas Motors Mercedes-Benz showroom in Windsor for the third annual Exposure 111 Art & Fashion Exhibition Sept. 26. The event, sponsored by Rafih Automotive, had an art show, fashion show and silent
Locals reflect on WWII crash
By Hailey Trealout Final prayers to God and family flew through rushing air before crashing into the unknown below, never to be recovered until more than 70 years later. On Dec. 13, 1940, Flight Lieutenant Peter Campbell, 24, of the
Vollmer skate park holds first annual LaSalle SkateFest
by Liam Higgins Skateboarders recently hit a local skate park for a competition to test their skills. The Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex held their first annual Lasalle SkateFest competition at the Vollmer Skate Park on Sept. 21. The event
Downtown core prospected by racers
By Rick Dawes A local college student has organized a scavenger hunt that challenges participants to brave the city’s core. Participants took to the streets of downtown Windsor Sept. 21, equipped with maps, checklists and brown paper bags and
CJAM celebrates its thirtieth anniversary
By Clara Musca A local radio station has turned 30. CJAM 99.1 FM Campus-Community Radio celebrated its thirtieth anniversary with legendary Windsor reggae/ska band Contradance Sept. 21. at FM Lounge. Contradance reunited for one night only after a 20 year
New master plan in development for the Windsor’s parks
By Kyle Goodhue The City of Windsor discussed the future of the city’s parks and recreational facilities Sept.17. Residents of Ward 1 were invited to discuss and give feedback at an open house held at the South Windsor Recreation Complex.
Gamers have Grand Theft Auto fever
by Chris Mailloux The latest Grand Theft Auto video game had fans waiting in the cold. Several stores in Windsor opened their doors at midnight Sept. 16 to give fans a chance to buy Grand Theft Auto V early. The
Saints make plans to be champions again
By Sean Previl The St. Clair College baseball team has started its seventh season with hopes of another championship. The St. Clair Saints played the season opener Sept. 14 with back-to-back
Ottawa Street business owners beg construction to finish
WINDSOR ON., Friday September 13 2013 – Major Construction crew is working every day to complete the construction on Ottawa Street. (PHOTO by Jolene Perron) by Jolene Perron According to merchants on Ottawa Street, what was once a “quiet and
Two Vipers return from OHL camp
by Evan Mathias The LaSalle Vipers got back two familiar faces in their lineup Wednesday night when they took on the St. Thomas Stars at the Vollmer Recreational Complex. Defenceman Zach Percy and forward Blake Jones were reunited with
Cadets host final recruitment opportunity for youth
by Hailey Trealout Storm clouds that rumbled in the distance were ignored by each smiling face as Windsorites young and old entered the doors of the HMCS Hunter building Sept. 11. Members of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet corps program
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