The gift of life
By Abdulraheem Alhusami Studies show fewer than four per cent of eligible Canadians donate blood. Around one in two Canadians were eligible to donate blood last year, but only one in 60 Canadians did. Officials said the
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Sick Kids hoping to change Ontario’s euthanasia policy
By Ashley Gholampoor Toronto’s Hospital of Sick Kids is drafting a policy to permit children under the age of 18 to have the decision to euthanize themselves. The Sick Kids’ group said the hospital has doctors who are more than
Scouting out a new home
By Ryan Percy After 60 years the Scouts in Windsor and Essex County have to find a new home. On Saturday, Oct. 13 the cash register at the Scout Shop on Marentette Avenue took its last sale. The Scouts moved
Flu shots: are they really important?
By Suraj Sasi Experts emphasize the importance of the seasonal vaccine, but some people do not feel the need to get them. Stacy Manzerolle, program manager at Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, said Influenza can affect anyone and spread quickly and
How to stay organized in school
By Joyce St. Antoine How do you stay organized in school? You could easily Google tips and tricks on learning habits to keep yourself organized, such as having a daily planner, using sticky notes, or colour coordinating with highlighters, but
Downtown still waiting for police foot-patrols during high-risk times
Staff of downtown bars are still concerned despite Windsor police saying foot patrols would be increased. Windsor’s Chief of Police Al Frederick and Mayor Drew Dilkens have offered some solutions to the increased crime in the downtown area in light
Windsor’s first Walk for Freedom
By Madeline Mazak Windsor will join hundreds of cities around the world in hosting its first Walk for Freedom on Saturday to raise awareness of human trafficking. Windsorites will take part in a global demonstration by walking together in a
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Windsor residents unnerved by spate of recent shootings
By Mirjana Janekovic A string of recent shootings and nine murders in less than ten months has Windsor residents unnerved and looking for answers. “I am disappointed with the city and the lack of action,” said Brian Yeomans. “They need
Downtown Mission head spends night outside to battle homelessness
By Xin Zhang The executive director of Windsor’s Downtown Mission spent 24-hours outside in the cold on a bench in the bid combat homelessness. Ron Dunn raised $3,000 in donations while sitting outside the Wellness Centre at 875 Ouellette Ave.
Inaugural Hummus Festival a celebration of diversity
By Yasmina Elasfar The first Hummus festival in Windsor and Essex County brought three religions together in celebration. ”It’s an amazing festival. The girls have been excited all morning to come, and the music is wonderful, and to see many
Windsor riders raise money in battle against Diabetes
By Keerthana Veerapandian Dozens of generous cyclists rode stationary bikes in Windsor recently to raise money in the battle against Diabetes. They joined more than 600 people across the country in the Revolution Ride to Defeat Diabetes sponsored by Sun Life Financial
Crowds flock to Night Market’s new location in Walkerville
By Mirjana Janekovic The Willistead Night Market has survived the death of its patron and has found new life outside the Walkerville Brewery. More than 100 people turned out for its first night in its new location on Argyle Road between
Chinese choir performs at Capitol Theatre
By Oliver Zhao About 100 Chinese performers from Windsor and Detroit took part in a concert at the Capitol Theatre to raise funds for children in Sichuan province. Zhenzhong Ma, president of the Chinese Association Greater Windsor, said the CAGW organized the event
Mega-Hospital opponents circulate petition at Open Streets festival
By Keerthana Veerapandian Opponents of Windsor’s Mega hospital project called for a “re-think” of the proposal during the city’s Open Streets festival. They urged residents to sign a petition calling on officials to restart the site selection process for a
Windsor residents split on benefits of marijuana legalization
By Gouliang Fu Cannabis will be legal in Canada in less than 24 hours. Windsor residents have mixed opinions on whether that’s a positive development. Jordan Troisi said Monday he has “no problem” with the pending change, but Miranda Hanna
Riverside Miracle Diamond facility underway
By Zander Kelly Work is underway at the Farrow Riverside Miracle Park. The former home of Riverside Arena will feature two fully accessible baseball diamonds, a playground, washrooms and a track, with “work-out stations” such as balancing beams and leg squatting
Saints’ baseball team shoots for sixth consecutive championship
The St. Clair Saints men’s baseball team is poised to win its sixth Ontario College Athletic Association championship in as many years. The team finished off a strong 2018 regular season Wednesday with a doubleheader sweep of the Fanshawe Falcons
Windsor Police sign contract to police Amherstburg
Amherstburg residents should expect a “seamless transition” when the Windsor Police Service takes over the contract for policing in the town, officials said at a signing ceremony Friday. Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens and Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo were all smiles
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