MediaPlex Live @ 1 February 28, 2014
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Unemployment a life-long nightmare
There is a link between unemployment and mental health according to local mental health workers. Robert Goulard is a social worker from Windsor with over 29 years of experience. He said he believes unemployment is directly linked to problems
Homeless suffer in record-breaking cold
by Jonathan Martin During Southwestern Ontario’s record-breaking cold spell, the majority of Windsorites huddled within the confines of their homes. Some don’t have that luxury. On Feb. 28, the panhandlers who frequent Windsor’s downtown area were missing from the street
Delta Company to host MASH Bash
by Brett Quinn Members of Delta Company are hoping to raise awareness about their organization and the services they provide to military reservists by hosting a MASH Bash at Walkerville Brewery this weekend. Delta Company is the civilian arm of
Libraries Going Digital
by Jani Linton- Hill To keep up with society and the new digital age, the Windsor Public Library will be offering digital magazines to everyone with a library card. The library chain began using the program ZINIO to provide
Essex County to expect more money
by Melissa Fregapan Essex County residents should be expecting more tourism and businesses opening within the community. According to Essex Ward 3 Coun. Bill Baker, developments are happening for resurging communities such as Colchester, Harrow, McGregor and the Town of
The establishment of Chinese Student Union has been delayed
by YunHan Yao Chinese students are working on setting up a new independent student union at St. Clair College. A lack of resources and little support from administration are keeping Chinese students from registering their planned union. Chinese students plan
Viral drinking game proves deadly
by Adam Lucier A new Internet drinking game has become popular amongst kids and young adults on social networks. To date, the game has been connected to at least five deaths, including a 10-year-old boy, according to BBC news. Even
Big Brothers Big Sisters bowling event to be a ‘strike’
by Tecumseh MacGuigan The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex Foundation is setting out to make their Bowl For Kids Sake event the most successful yet. Last year’s event had over 800 bowlers and raked in $45,000. The event
Gamers unite as tabletop gaming gains popularity
by Bobby-Jo Keats The Windsor Gaming Resource is teaming up with the Green Bean Café Feb. 28 in an effort to unite gaming enthusiasts within the community. The Games and Grub event is open to people of any age and runs
Windsor school boards crack down on smokers
by Taylor Busch New anti-smoking ads are more relevant than people think. The Canadian government’s most recent anti-smoking campaign features smokers who go back to the place they started smoking. In one commercial, a woman returns to her high school
MediaPlex Live @ 1 February 28, 2014
MediaPlex Live @ 1. This five minute news update airs LIVE on TV Cogeco Windsor with stories produced by journalism
Police use-of-force has decreased
by Millar Hill Local police are reporting a drop in use-of-force cases compared to previous years. According to Sgt. Matt D’Asti, public relations officer for the Windsor Police Service, the use-of-force incidents were down from 198 in 2012 to 192
SportsPlex excitement growing
by Ryan Turczyniak As St. Clair College’s new SportsPlex nears its completion, more students and staff are anticipating the grand opening. The building is to include three basketball courts, a classroom, a fitness centre, locker rooms for each team,
Express prepares for playoffs
by Aaron Sanders The Windsor Express are preparing themselves for what they hope will be a successful post-season. The Express possess the best record in the National Basketball League of Canada (28-11) and are the Central Division champions, giving them
Adventure Bay reopens after flooring issue
by Justin Prince The Adventure Bay Water Park is reopening after being closed for four days to fix a safety issue with the facility’s floors. The facility was closed from Feb. 24-28 after the City of Windsor received complaints about
March break to cure winter blues
by Casandra Malynowskyj After this year’s record-breaking winter, students are anxious to head to a warmer destination this March break. This winter has been Windsor’s coldest and snowiest in 36 years. According to Environment Canada, Windsor hasn’t had such a
Waiting for a Windfall
by Jeffery Gravel With the Lotto Max jackpot at the maximum of $50 million, customers are lining up for their chance to win big. Even though the likelihood of winning big is minimal, local lottery retailers say when the jackpot
COAST program making a difference
by Chris Jackman The Windsor Police Service is making a big difference in the community with mental health-related situations, according to the police chief. According to Windsor Police’s 2013 Use of Force Report, released Feb. 21 by Cst. Larry Hartley,
Architectural designs requested for Adventure Bay wall
by Shelbey Hernandez Windsor residents are looking to spruce up their view by creating an architectural design on the exterior west-facing wall of the adventure Bay Family Water Park. Residents living in the area of University Avenue West to the
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