Snowstorm’s financial effects on local business
By Blake Wilson The latest snowstorm cost Windsor $500,000 in snow removal services, but some local businesses were also affected by the storm. The sounds of
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Windsor and Essex County was blasted by a winter storm on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. Approximately 37 centimetres of snow fell in Windsor during snowstorm Linus which arrived Sunday night. Cleaning up the snow will likely cost the city $500,000.
Super Bowl snow storm
By Ken Pastushyn The Super Bowl is one of the two biggest football events of the year at the John Max sports bar on Dougall Road, according to one of the managers.
Caregivers need help too
By Naureen Ahmed Caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s disease are twice as likely to suffer from depression as those providing care for someone without it, experts say. Shohba Desai works as a psychologist in a local hospital and said caregivers often
Ontario looking to lower the speed limit
Anthony Sheardown February 6, 2015 The province of Ontario is considering lowering the speed limit on secondary roads from 50 km to 40 km. There will be a debate whether to lower the limit to 40 km, keep it at
School morale boosted following snow day
By Rhiannon Lotze School closings following a blizzard in Windsor and Essex County may have boosted morale for staff and students. A record-breaking snowfall swept across Windsor and Essex County Feb. 1 and Feb. 2. Windsor International Airport recorded a
Windsor band plays music week
By Tyler Boissonneault A local band is on the bill for Canadian Music Week while also working on a new album. Windsor band Better Weather is one of two local talents who will be performing at this year’s Canadian
Windsor loses millions on Super Bowl XLIX
By Christian Bouchard Legalizing Single-game betting Feb 2, 2015 Windsor loses millions on Super Bowl XLIX Jordan Caschera fills out a Pro-line slip on Friday, Feb. 6. (Photo by Christian Bouchard) Windsor is just one of many
Search is on for Canada’s official bird
By Eugenio Mendoza Canadian Geographic is conducting a survey to select Canada’s national bird. The National Bird Project was initiated by the magazine in an effort to get the public involved in a decision that is often left to
Parking a new cost
By Kristine Klein Parking meters going up for Windsor downtown. City council is weighing a proposal made during budget deliberations to boost parking meter fees by 25 cents. Although college students and business owners say council should not go through
Devonshire visitors get chance to experience Dementia
By David Dyck On the final day of Alzheimer Awareness Month, visitors to Devonshire Mall were given a chance to understand the regular trials experienced by Windsor’s older adults. Participants were given common tasks to complete including folding laundry and
Amherstburg considering regional police force
Costing proposals from Windsor expected for Amherstburg and LaSalle Chris Jackman Staff Writer The town of Amherstburg is considering merging police forces with Windsor or integrating with the Ontario Provincial Police to reduce costs. Amherstburg mayor Aldo DiCarlo said there
Communities fear schools at risk
By: Johnathan Hutton Tensions ran high at the Greater Essex County District School Board’s Program and Accommodation Review Committee’s first meeting. It was a tense atmosphere at General Amherst Secondary School when members of the community filled the
Seasonal depression in full swing but treatable
By Alexandra Latremouille Seasonal affective disorder is troubling local residents this time of year, but effective treatments are becoming more readily available. SAD is a type of depression primarily affecting people during fall and winter. According to the Mood Disorders
What can Brown do for you?
By Michael Hugall Windsor Express sweep home-and-home set with the London Lightning The Windsor Express won back to back games over the London Lightning Feb. 4-5
Former University of Windsor players go head-to-head
By Michael Hugall February 6, 2015 Former University of Windsor stand-outs Josh Collins and Enrico DiLoreto met at half court after the Windsor Express and London Lightning squared off at the Windsor Family Credit Union Centre, Feb. 4. Both
Local teen stars in new CBC sitcom
By Jordan Caschera A local teen is starring in the fifth episode of the opening season of the CBC sitcom “Schitt’s Creek.” Brandon Rollo, 18, is a University of Windsor first-year student in the drama program who auditioned in
Thousands of nurses on strike
By Allanah Wills Community Care Access Centre nurses are on strike in Windsor and across the province. Almost 3000 nurses from nine different regions hit the picket line on Jan. 30. Using the slogan “forced out for fairness,” they are being
Detroit’s Toughest Newsman
By Mark Brown/Converged Citizen When I was in grade school we had an assignment in English class on interviewing. One of the questions on the assignment asked which famous person I’d like to interview. There was only one person who
Suspicious package found at Detroit- Windsor tunnel
Kassandra Coates Jan 22, 2015 Tunnel Closed Windsor police arrested two males who are facing weapon charges after a smoke bomb was discovered at the Canadian side of the boarder. On Jan. 20 at approximately 5:45 p.m. the
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