A break for students
A popular event at St. Clair College is held twice a month for students at Griff’s Cavern at the South Campus in Windsor. Trivia night is a night of knowledge and skill for students, and anyone is welcome to
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Posts From Ashley Gholampoor
Plain packaging making a difference
In early November, buying cigarettes became a little more complicated. Smokers could no longer ask for a ‘large blue king’ as it became illegal to package cigarettes in anything but plain brown, covered with government warnings. The brand name
PSW shortage in Ontario
In Ontario there are more than 100,000 personal support workers, but the province is in need of more. There is a big shortage of PSWs in the province according to Ontario Health Coalition. The issue arises from the lack
Work-to-rule at local schools
Promising students’ education would not be impacted, 83,000 elementary school teachers began a work-to-rule campaign in Ontario earlier this week. According to the unions, the students’ learning will not be impacted and there will still be student-related activities approved
Flu vaccine required annually to be effective
Locals are stressing the importance of getting a flu shot every year. Elizabeth Zangari, 32, is a mother of two and said the shot is important to her family. “I get it to help protect myself and my family from
Pregnancy changes in the season
As the seasons change, so do health concerns. Especially in pregnant women. Michelle Fortuna, 41, gave birth to her third child almost a month ago. “I had morning sickness and was sick all day for four months,” said Fortuna.
Anti-Bucket List
Being lifted off of the ground in a basket by a grand balloon is not exactly on everyone’s bucket list. But, it could be on someone’s anti-bucket list. Rachelle Chiasson, 31, said she wrote a bucket list about six years
Laura Chesnik—Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh
Laura Chesnik, 39, is responsible for highlighting education and other affairs for the Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada in the federal election. She said this election campaign is not her first and she has run a few times before. “I ran
West Nile virus and a hot summer
A woman in Amherstburg is worried about the risk of contracting West Nile virus. Danielle Dowhan, 21, said during the summer she gets between 20 and 30 mosquito bites because she spends a great deal of time outside. Dowhan said
Survey shows video game preferences
By Ashley Gholampoor An informal survey conducted at The MediaPlex showed that more men than women play video games on a daily basis. The survey of 20 people showed that 90 per cent play video games for more than one
Gambling awareness is not a game
By Ashley Gholampoor PlaySmart Centre employees at Caesars Casino in Windsor are giving facts, tools and advice on a daily basis. Rheem McLennan, 38, is the regional manager of the Southwest region for PlaySmart Centres. Workers at the centre inform
Taking a break – from school
A former student in Amherstburg wants students to know they can take a year off, if they want to. Samantha Gibb, 19, began the school year at St. Clair College in 2018, enrolled in the Human Resources Business Administration program.
Nurses’ Perspective
Amherstburg nurses are expecting competitive change due to the opening of a new clinic. According to Brittany Lewis one of many nurses at the Home Health Care Clinic in Amherstburg, the new clinic being built could be an issue. “It’s
Journey to Canada
A local man has been living in Canada for more than 30 years after fleeing his birthplace in the Middle East. Mohammad Memariani, 70, is originally from Iran but moved to Canada in 1987. According to Memariani there were many
A local support group is reaching out to teens in the community
By Ashley Gholampoor The House Youth Centre is a support group in Amherstburg for teens ages 13 to 18 to talk about any issues they may be facing. Jessica Jarvis, 40, is the program coordinator for the youth centre. She
New cannabis law increases need for impaired driving awareness
By Ashley Gholampoor Mother’s Against Drunk Driving has renewed a campaign involving impaired driving for cannabis users. Chaouki Hamka was elected to the regional director in September 2018 following 15 years with MADD. Hamka joined MADD when he was
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
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