Budgeting not a problem for all students

🕔13:05, 10.Apr 2015

Managing your money is possible – even as a student Many young people say they struggle with finances due to the expenses they encounter, especially as students. The word budget is an intimidating word and many seem to think of

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Canada and Windsor vaccination rates too low

Canada and Windsor vaccination rates too low

🕔13:02, 10.Apr 2015

By Rhiannon Lotze Many experts say Canada’s measles vaccination rates are too low amongst minors to prevent outbreaks of the disease from spreading. According to the Oxford Vaccine Group 95 per cent of a population must be immunized against a

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Windsor Thrift Shop Gives Back

Windsor Thrift Shop Gives Back

🕔13:02, 10.Apr 2015

  by Mark Brown/Citizen Associate Managing Editor A thrift shop on the edge of Windsor’s downtown core is providing not only bargains but also a place where everyone in the community feels welcome. The Meetinghouse, located near the old Windsor

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The ‘Jolie effect’ on cancer screenings

The ‘Jolie effect’ on cancer screenings

🕔12:57, 10.Apr 2015

By Allanah Wills Health care officials in Windsor are seeing a spike in cancer screenings and it is being attributed to Angelina Jolie. The 39-year-old American actress and U.N. ambassador made the decision late last month to have her ovaries

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Pathological Internet use becoming a growing concern

🕔12:54, 10.Apr 2015

By Samantha Wigfield As many studies have shown, the Internet may be causing people more harm than good. Social media like Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr are all platforms for people to connect and share their lives with others. While on

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Robotics tournament grows in Windsor

🕔12:47, 10.Apr 2015

By Kenneth Pastushyn   The second annual Windsor-Essex Great Lakes FIRST Robotics Regional competition took place at the University of Windsor’s St. Denis Centre. There are seven regional robotics tournaments in Canada and Windsor’s is the largest. Around fifty teams

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Employers overlooking students searching for summer jobs.

🕔12:41, 10.Apr 2015

By Kristine Klein Some students are complaining that it has become very difficult to find summer jobs because employers are not taking them seriously when they apply for summer work. Some college and university students have been searching for part

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Transit Windsor, still in driver’s hot seat

Transit Windsor, still in driver’s hot seat

🕔12:38, 10.Apr 2015

By Blake Wilson A number of complaints by passengers over the last few years has put Transit Windsor bus service in the driver’s hot seat.   Complaints about buses arriving late or showing up too early, passengers being hit by

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Oldest bookstore in the city closing

🕔12:35, 10.Apr 2015

The owner of one of the oldest book stores in the city is closing her 28 year old business. Anne Beer said she is finding it difficult to run the store because sales have been dropping for many years. “I

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Detroit’s Civic Holiday

🕔12:34, 10.Apr 2015

By Mark Brown/Citizen Columnist-Associate Managing Editor No matter how many times Detroit has been to hell and back over the years, the city still has some great traditions that make it look good before an audience that spans North America.

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Budgeting small business

Budgeting small business

🕔12:31, 10.Apr 2015

By Rabiul Biplop As sales have not been growing for a long time, a convenience store owner on Partington Avenue, Windsor is finding it difficult to run his business. Abdul Kader has been running his business for about three years.

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Holy Cross raises awareness for autism

🕔12:30, 10.Apr 2015

By Caleb Workman School holds assembly to show people with autism aren’t much different “Inside, I’m just like you,” is a new motto adopted by Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School after the recent World Autism Awareness Day. Some students in

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BMO employees give advice on budgeting

BMO employees give advice on budgeting

🕔12:27, 10.Apr 2015

    Not being disciplined and not having goals are two big reasons why people struggle with budgets. That was the general consensus at the Bank of Montreal booth inside the former Rona store at this year’s Windsor Home and Garden

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Saints Roundup

🕔12:23, 10.Apr 2015

By Christian Bouchard & Jordan Caschera New Coach The St. Clair Saints have hired Paul Boots Sr. to coach the school’s cross-country team. The Windsorite is a former OFSAA track and field champion. In 1986, he competed in the Canadian

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Spring into new trends

Spring into new trends

🕔12:21, 10.Apr 2015

By Allanah Wills and Ashley Ann Mentley The weather is slowly but surely warming up and that can only mean one thing….spring fashion. New York Fashion Week just wrapped up and here is a glimpse of the trends you’ll be

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Fun YMCA Programs for the upcoming summer.

Fun YMCA Programs for the upcoming summer.

🕔12:17, 10.Apr 2015

By Abass Wali Although Windsorites will soon be spending time outside during the spring and summer months, there are benefits to keeping their YMCA memberships handy. The YMCA offers many programs to its members, ranging from workout groups to daycare

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The sticky business of syrup

The sticky business of syrup

🕔12:15, 10.Apr 2015

Harvesting maple sap depends on the weather and one Ontario farmer is pleased with this year’s production. Ontario produces more than one million litres of maple syrup per year and it all depends on the warm days and cold nights.

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Easter Eggs-travaganza hits Devonshire Mall

Easter Eggs-travaganza hits Devonshire Mall

🕔12:14, 10.Apr 2015

  Young Ninjas battling cancer met the Easter bunny and demonstrated their skills at a special event in Devonshire Mall. Many family, friends and children went to the Easter Eggs-travaganza Saturday morning to have some Easter fun. It featured entertainment,

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Flying phobia takes off

Flying phobia takes off

🕔12:09, 10.Apr 2015

    BY JORDAN CASCHERA   In the aftermath of a string of high prolfile aircraft accidents many first time and frequent flyers are saying their fear of flight is growing.  Flying has become increasingly scary to some people after

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UWindsor Singers Bring Sounds of Spring

UWindsor Singers Bring Sounds of Spring

🕔12:07, 10.Apr 2015

    “One, two! One, two! And through and through! The vorpal blade went snicker-snack! He left it dead, and with its head, he went galumphing back!” – Jabberwocky   More than 30 voices rose in the Assumption Church auditorium

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