First hotel in Tecumseh area
A Holiday Inn Express will be built in Lakeshore Ont. near the town of Tecumseh. The hotel will be built along Amy Croft Drive, between the Boston Pizza and the Esthetica Day Spa. The hotel will be built on the
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“A Pill For Loneliness”, City and Colour Returns With Sixth Studio Album
On Oct. 4, nearly 5 years since his 2015 release If I Should Go Before You, Dallas Green returned with his sixth studio album under the City and Colour alias, ‘A Pill For Loneliness’. The singer-songwriter from St. Catharines, Ont.
Police investigating home invasion
The Windsor Police Service Major Crimes Branch is investigating a violent home invasion. Police say the invasion occurred Nov. 21, at approximately 3:15 p.m. in the 1500 block of Francois Road. They responded for a report of a break and
Westcourt Place fire listed as accidental
It’s been 13 days since a garage fire at Westcourt Place forced people from their homes. More than 200 tenants have been out the building due to a lack of hydro, water and heat. According to a Nov. 22 post
Wellington Avenue fire damage estimated at $175k
A small house in the 1100 block of Wellington Avenue was destroyed after a fire broke out in a basement bedroom. According to Windsor Fire Services, the fire broke out Saturday morning in Windsor’s west end. The cause of the
Pedestrian dies following Howard Avenue collision
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on Howard Avenue Sunday night. The collision happened on Howard Avenue near Logan Avenue around 7:00 p.m. Nov. 24. A tweet posted by Windsor police says the injured man was
Seniors get plugged in with new program
The Film Camp for Youth and Kids gives an opportunity for seniors to get out of the house and learn how to use iPads and play board games with high school volunteers during their ‘Plugged In’ program. The organizer Cheryl
Local artists showcased at craft sale
The Chimczuk Museum was a mecca for holiday shoppers last Sunday. About 20 local artists participated in an art sale and much of their handmade artwork was created from locally sourced items. Artist Nancy Anger says this is an important
Collecting 28 years of customer service
It’s easy to miss the treasure trove of collectibles hidden between a Chinese restaurant and a service market on University Avenue West. It’s only about 10 feet wide and runs about 30 feet deep. Boxes collecting dust are stacked 10
YMCA Peace Week breakfast in Windsor
The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario honoured acts of peace at a breakfast event Wednesday morning. They awarded a Peace Medal to recognize individuals, groups and youth who have demonstrated a commitment to building peace within their community or communities elsewhere
A brighter bedroom for a brighter future
How often do you hear the words “child” and “extreme makeover” together? Sarah Muir teams up with the Windsor Children’s Aid Society to give children a sanctuary where they can be themselves. “They’ve gone through a lot of struggle,” said
Frozen II aims to match success of first film
For months, media events, red carpets and rehearsals have been carefully planned for the sequel to the biggest animated film of all time. Frozen, released in 2013, became a blockbuster that earned nearly $1.6 billion at the box office. For
Long-term vaping effects still unknown
According to a recent abstract published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), the effects of long-term vaping are still unknown. The article referenced an Ontario teenager’s brush with death suspected to be caused by e-cigarettes. The 17-year-old male youth
Iron Kingdom
Members of the heavy metal band Iron Kingdom were ready for a great show at the Backstage Bar in Windsor. The bar hosted the band on Nov. 20, following the release of their new album On the Hunt. This
A great avenue for students with disabilities
St. Clair College offers a unique program for students with learning disabilities. St. Clair College’s program the Community Integration through Cooperative Education was designed to aid individuals with learning disabilities, by getting college and work experience. According to the
Musings of an iGen mom
As a parent in of an iGen child, do you want to know what I find completely mind-boggling? My nine-year old daughter is extremely smart. I mean, this kid has been using technology since before she could talk. I remember sitting
Windsor police looking for stabbing suspect
Windsor police are looking for a suspect who fled on foot after a stabbing. On Nov. 17, police received a report of a stabbing on Ouellette Avenue. An adult male victim said he had been stabbed and robbed. The suspect
Strike would affect more than 1M Ontario students
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario announced on Nov. 14 that they are prepared to begin job action Nov. 26. The first phase is a work-to-rule and involves administrative tasks, such as not completing report cards. If talks between EFTO
Windsor Essex County Health Unit monitors overdoses
11 recent overdoses, including five from opioid use, has caught the attention of the Windsor Essex County Health Unit. The health unit collects data on opioid overdoses from hospital emergency departments. This data is reported by the Ministry of Health
Replica ship honours Woodslee, Essex veteran
Essex County residents are paying tribute to those who served to protect their land and freedoms. Debuted around Remembrance Day was a recently purchased, scale replica of the HMS Victory. The HMS Victory was launched by the British Government in
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