Lack of young readers a rising concern

Lack of young readers a rising concern

🕔14:31, 24.Jan 2020

Some parents and librarians are concerned about young people not reading enough. According to a report by Statistics Canada, 25 per cent of Canadian households do not own a single book. Avia Prescott, 20, is a St. Clair College marketing

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The use of salt in Windsor

The use of salt in Windsor

🕔14:05, 24.Jan 2020

  The use of salt for melting ice and snow on roads, highways and sidewalks keeps people safe but is also damaging the environment. Essex County is responsible for maintaining about 1,500 kilometres of roads. The county maintains 18 salt/plow

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Is Windsor prepared for an emergency?

Is Windsor prepared for an emergency?

🕔13:58, 24.Jan 2020

  Emergency planners suggest homeowners have a plan in place in case of a large-scale catastrophic event. Emergencies can be considered anything from severe weather to lockdowns. Residents should be always have a plan in place according to the City

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City Council announced Ward 7 byelection

City Council announced Ward 7 byelection

🕔13:53, 24.Jan 2020

A byelection will be held in April to fill the Windsor City Council seat left vacant by Councilor Irek Kusmierczyk who is now the Liberal member of parliament for the Windsor-Tecumseh riding. Terri Knight Lepain has been working as a

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Cost barriers for youth driving

Cost barriers for youth driving

🕔13:49, 24.Jan 2020

 While many millennials are buying cars, employment experts say the cost of driving is still a barrier for young people which can potentially limit their job opportunities. An employment consultant at St. Clair College said there are several factors preventing

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Windsor’s growing clothing resale and consignment market

Windsor’s growing clothing resale and consignment market

🕔13:43, 24.Jan 2020

  A number of people are buying and reselling clothes, either as a side job or a career- as reflected by the number of consignment stores in the city. However, reselling clothes can be a risky business, especially for those

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Customers react to Ikea closing their pick-up point stores in Ontario

Customers react to Ikea closing their pick-up point stores in Ontario

🕔13:39, 24.Jan 2020

  Customers at Ikea are disappointed as one of the world’s leading furniture retail stores closes its pick-up and order point stores across Ontario. Five years after opening them, the Swedish retail store announced the closing of its remaining five

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Winter pet protection

Winter pet protection

🕔13:33, 24.Jan 2020

  According to a local veterinarian, the best way to protect pets this winter season is by using paw safe deicers and putting boots on them. Founder of the Emeryville Animal Hospital and Veterinarian, Debbie Godfrey, recommends using pet friendly

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Dangers of online shopping

Dangers of online shopping

🕔13:13, 24.Jan 2020

   Windsor police are advising people to use caution when shopping online. Online shopping makes it easy to purchase and gather goods but sometimes it causes difficulties in a person’s life.  Sgt. Steve Betteridge of Windsor Police Service reminds people to be

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Controversy sparks over Tim Hortons’ new lids

Controversy sparks over Tim Hortons’ new lids

🕔12:57, 24.Jan 2020

    Many people are divided over the quality of the new Tim Hortons’ lids released last summer.     After years of complaints about the old lids with the peel design, Tim Hortons changed to a “pucker and peel” hybrid lid

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Nature and technology connecting

Nature and technology connecting

🕔12:51, 24.Jan 2020

Conservationists are using technology to strengthen efforts to protect natural habitats and help understand the environment. The World Wildlife Foundation is using methods such as acoustic sensors to measure species population and watching wildlife via remote cameras. Locally, the Essex

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Young teens and plastic surgery

Young teens and plastic surgery

🕔12:48, 24.Jan 2020

  Your daughter, son, niece or nephew may consider undergoing plastic surgery to enhance their appearance because of social media platforms. As social media continues to attract new and younger audiences. The conversation is becoming more serious as teenagers and young adults question their appearance because of

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Fighting Alzheimer’s with love

Fighting Alzheimer’s with love

🕔12:44, 24.Jan 2020

At the age of 18, a Windsor man received news no child wants to hear. His mother had been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. While watching a loved one suffering the debility that comes with Alzheimer’s is difficult for adults,

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The real impact of EQAO

The real impact of EQAO

🕔12:40, 24.Jan 2020

Many students and teachers in Windsor-Essex County say they are not concerned with the postponement of the Grade 9 provincial math assessment. Every year, standardized tests are administered to students at certain grade levels across the province. The Education Quality

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Transit Windsor doubling in size and service

Transit Windsor doubling in size and service

🕔13:28, 21.Jan 2020

The Windsor city council approved a new bus system for residents on Monday, calling the proposal More Than Transit. More Than Transit is promising to increase frequency, extended hours, and provide more buses and routes in the coming years. The

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2020 annual job fair

2020 annual job fair

🕔13:24, 21.Jan 2020

  St Clair College and the University of Windsor are partnering up for Southwestern Ontario’s largest ever annual job fair. For the 21st year in a row they have joined together to invite everyone to the student career-building event. Students

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St. Clair College electives fill up fast

St. Clair College electives fill up fast

🕔13:22, 21.Jan 2020

by Max de Liberato The St. Clair College winter semester is underway after a Christmas break that had students scrambling to get their first choice electives. There are 73 courses requiring a general elective according to the St. Clair College

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Ontario-wide Catholic school strike

Ontario-wide Catholic school strike

🕔13:19, 21.Jan 2020

Students who are a part of the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board get a day off today as the conflict continues between the teachers and the government.  This one-day walkout is another sign of the issues the teachers’ unions have

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JLo, Shakira ready to entertain at Super Bowl 54

JLo, Shakira ready to entertain at Super Bowl 54

🕔09:17, 21.Jan 2020

The stage is set for Super Bowl 54. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will square off for a chance to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy on Feb. 2. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes helped lead the Chiefs to their

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Harry and Meghan stepping back from royal life

Harry and Meghan stepping back from royal life

🕔09:13, 21.Jan 2020

For Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, life on the throne hasn’t been all about the royal treatment, regularly facing media scrutiny and battling the amount of attention they’ve received. On Sunday evening, Prince Harry made his first speech since he

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