The Windsor International Film Festival wrapped up a record-breaking festival this weekend. What began humbly in 2005 with 20 films shown over three days has grown to the second largest volunteer film fest in Canada, screening a record 143 films
By Alyssa Leonard In just over 40 years, more than half of the world’s wildlife population has seen an “astonishing” decline, according to the World Wildlife Fund in a new report. The WWF’s Living Planet Report 2018 released the findings
By Zander Kelly Canadians have been sparking up legal weed for a dozen days, but not much has changed for most local businesses. “Seriously, I didn’t notice any difference except maybe more people, when they’re coming in, you see they are
By Sumandeep Kaur A 36-year-old Windsor woman is facing charges in connection with a stolen vehicle. Police say a resident in the 3100 block of McKay started her vehicle shortly after 7 a.m. Friday and left it idling while they went
By Sumandeep Kaur Windsor is recruiting firefighters. Applicants must be 18 and legally entitled to work in Canada. They must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or an Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency. “It would be considered an asset to have
By Alyssa Leonard The halls were filled with screams and laughter Sunday during the final night of Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens’ 10th annual haunted greenhouse. People barreling out of the exit were met with a final scare — a loud and
By Amos Johnson The 14th annual Windsor International Film Festival sold over 24,000 tickets this year. The seven-day event runs from Monday to Sunday featuring over 100 films and over 200 screenings. The festival takes place at three venues in
By Amos Johnson A tenant has been displaced following an early-morning garage fire in the 400 block John M Street. Crews on scene 400 block of John M fire attached garage fire is under control, heavy smoke in garage, some
By Kaitlynn Kenney The Windsor Police Service have issued a $5,000 reward in the homicide investigation of Jason Pantlitz-Solomon. “We put out the reward to circulate the conversation again and get any new information about the case,” said Sgt. Andy
“Love local, shop local.” The Windsor Essex Small Business Centre wants local shoppers to heed that call. The organization held its annual W.E. Shop Local Show last week at the Fogolar Furlan Club. The show provided shoppers access to a diverse array of Windsor-Essex
By: Julianna Bonnett Local children who have been abused have a safer space to share their stories with the opening of a new child and youth advocacy centre. Windsor Police are hoping the centre, located at the Anthony P. Toldo
By: Julianna Bonnett International students are flocking to the Windsor-Essex area. The Windsor-Essex region has seen a population growth of 3,400 international students and newcomers since January, according to Statistics Canada. Since June, as many as 500 people have arrived
Walkin’ 47, a band from Chatham Kent, will be performing hits of the Tragically Hip in a tribute to late singer Gord Downie. Fans of the The Hip can enjoy a musical tribute to the iconic Canadian rock band on
Kids flocked to Windsor’s Chimczuk Museum on a professional development day Friday and took part in crafts and a scavenger hunt. Natalie Mero, an employee at the museum, said the PD day had many Halloween-themed activities for children. “We have
By Yasmina Elasfar The 14th Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) kicks off Monday with a rich offering of 143 films, features, shorts and documentaries. “We are very pleased to present these films, not only for the Windsor audience, but also, in many
By Matt Flood Windsorites made their voices known as they elected their new municipal government Oct. 22. Voters hit the streets across Ontario to vote for mayors, councillors and school board trustees. The 103 polling stations throughout Windsor received voters
By Kenneth Pastushyn Windsor’s roller derby team is looking for new recruits. The Border City Brawlers women’s roller derby team were at the Rock Bottom Bar and Grill on Oct. 19, hoping to recruit more players. Women who were new
By Fabricio Rivera Often over looked by passing travelers, Windsor is a hidden gem. Filled with rich historic landmarks, museums, great entertainment, world class fishing and is also known for its local pizzerias. If you dig deeper, you will see
By Cassidy McNea According to economists, the legalization of cannabis may be creating jobs for people but it is also putting some drug sniffing dogs out of work. The RCMP website shows there are 170 dog teams from the K-9
Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, will be welcoming the diverse community of Windsor this year including Jains, Sikhs, Muslims, Buddhists and Christians on Nov. 24. The festival commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over evil King Ravana more than
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