Dozens of international students struggling with holiday homesickness enjoyed an early Christmas dinner at Harvest Table. “We enjoy this festival a lot,” said Amita Mehta, a St. Clair College student from India. “We are not with our families. I just
The city is placing high-profile sharps containers in targeted locations in the city in an effort to reduce the number of improperly discarded needles. “The opioid crisis is a national issue that municipalities are working to address on multiple fronts,” said Windsor
By Yasmina Elasfar Prostate cancer survivors in Windsor and Essex County gather for Christmas dinner every year to celebrate their victory against the disease — the third leading cause of death for men in Canada. “The purpose of this event
Mayor Drew Dilkens wants Windsor to opt-out of cannabis retail outlets in order to wait-and-see how the roll-out goes in other parts of the province. During a visit to AM800`s The Lynn Martin Show Wednesday, Dilkens said that he is
Family of late NHL player Bob Probert watched the premiere of ‘Tough Guy: The Bob Probert Story’ last night at the Olde Walkerville theatre. The biopic, directed by Geordie Day, covers Probert’s career as a fearsome NHL-enforcer, as well as
Vancouver Police have made an arrest in the April 2016 hit and run death of Windsor musician and skateboarder Ryan Barron. Barron had been skateboarding with a friend on Heather Street in Vancouver when he was struck by a vehicle.
The Crisis and Mental Wellness Centre, which offers a range of services under one roof, is helping people with depression and helping to reduce emergency room visits. The walk-in facility is a partnership between Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and the Canadian
By Zander Kelly The Essex County Medical Society’s new top doctor has politics and mega-hospitals to worry about, according to her predecessor. Doctor Padma Naidu stepped into her new position on December 5th. The previous president, Dr.Maher Zayouna, said there
Refugees and newcomers have opened several businesses in downtown Windsor despite big challenges. Mahmood Amer Haboub runs a sweet shop on Wyandotte Street East with his wife and family. He was a technical engineer in his native Syria but couldn’t
Thousands of Windsorites turned out for the opening of a Bright Lights Windsor festival the mayor wants to make better each year. Planning and preparations for the second annual Bright Lights festival started back in October. This year is jam-packed
The City of Windsor hosted a public meeting Wednesday to advise residents of a planned permanent road closure as part of the Cabana Road Reconstruction Project. Mayor Drew Dilkens said council approved $50 million for the widening of Cabana Road.
A documentary video focused on empowering those with intellectual disabilities was officially released Wednesday at The Capitol Theatre. The video highlights the importance of rights-based education and services to people with intellectual disabilities. The goal of the I Decide project is
By Yasmina Elasfar Influenza cases are on the rise in Windsor-Essex and health officials are urging residents to get their flu shot. The health unit didn’t provide specific numbers but said the number of incidents involving young children and infants
By Ryan Percy A small house in Windsor has the only light post on the street — a proud lighthouse beacon. Inside, narrow carpeted steps lead down to a world of wonder and discovery. Bookshelves cover every edge of the
By Ryan Percy With less than a month until Christmas, do you have your holiday food prepared? While holidays are always a busy time for getting food from vendors, Christmas is one of the worst when it comes to wait
By Kenneth Pastushyn The Montreal Canadiens Alumni Tour came to Amherstburg to play a charity hockey game against the Rotary Club’s “Hockey Heroes” home team. The fundraiser took place at the Libro Credit Union Centre next to the Miracle League
Fans filled the WFCU arena Thursday to salute goalie Mikey DiPietro, an Amherstburg native and fan favourite who had just been traded to the Ottawa 67’s. “I wish him all the best of luck, he has treated me like family
By Ryan Percy While Windsor is behind the national average for charity, the newer generations are more generous than older ones. In 2016, roughly 26.4 million Canadians filed their taxes. Nearly 5.4 million people filed charitable donations. According to Statistics
By Cody Wall A common theme among sports teams is the importance of giving back to the community. While the main point of sports is entertainment, it also serves as a way to give back to the community. Whether it
By Travis Conant At the age of 13 and full of passion, one Windsor musician realized music was something he wanted to pursue full time. Twenty-four-year-old Bobby Sproat, is a singer-songwriter and since his break-out into music in 2010, he
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