Nothing trumps safety
Walking alone in Windsor can be dangerous, but there are many ways to stay safe if you are on your own. Faith Paquette said as a young person she feels that her safety is extremely important. “I do not
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Posts From Eleanor Dhillon
The Hungry Pooch’s grand reopening
Dog owners in Windsor Essex now have options for their pooches’ plates, one of them is the BARF diet. Alina Sherman and her husband Attilla Sherman are the top dogs at the Hungry Pooch and have been serving up
Transit Windsor doubling in size and service
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
2020 annual job fair
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
Why buy when you can adopt?
Adopting a rescue pet can be difficult, especially one the previous owners neglected. The work can be hard, but the results are rewarding. The Windsor and Essex County Humane Society is currently a home for around 500 animals. Out
Police searching for two male break-in suspects
Another male suspect has been caught and arrested in relation to last week’s home invasion in east Windsor. On Nov. 21 around 3:15 p.m. Windsor Police responded to a call they received about a break-in to a property in the
Start low go slow
The consumption of cannabis edibles was made legal in Canada on Oct. 17. 2019, leaving some residents and organizations concerned for the public’s safety on the road. Chaouki Hamka is the community leader for Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Windsor
How to remain sane while studying
The word college often conjures thoughts of partying, drinking, staying up late and having fun. For some, that may be true, but for the majority there are other realities. Unfortunately, open house days neglect to mention the stress,
Stuffed cells – Are we placing lives at risk?
Over-crowded cells are causing employees at the South West Detention Centre to worry about the health and safety of staff and inmates. The detention centre is a 200,000-square foot state-of-the-art detention centre. The facility was built in 2014. Since
Lock it or lose it
Being a victim of theft is always scary but having someone break into your home is even worse. Jordan Haight is a 33-year-old Windsorite whose first home was robbed when he was just 21 years old. He was living alone in London,
Giovanni Abati—Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh
Giovanni Abati is the 54-year-old Green Party candidate for Windsor-Tecumseh. He was born in Windsor, Ont. and grew up in the Great Lakes region. Before his current job as a truck driver, Abati worked in waste management for more than
The community: Eyes and ears for police
When the public work with the police, anything is possible. During the third week of September, there were two police reported incidents involving firearms. Although firearms are not common in Windsor, police say there are still plenty of things you
More men believe the death penalty should be reinstated
By Eleanor Dhillon According to an unscientific survey conducted at The MediaPlex, more men than women believe the death penalty should be reinstated in Canada. The survey included 10 men and 10 women aged 16 to 50+. The survey revealed
Support can keep you alive
By Eleanor Dhillon Windsorites hoping to set up a local safe injection site are upset about the government cutting funding to many sites around the province. A mock site was launched in Windsor at the beginning of August 2018. It
The perfect storm
By Eleanor Dhillon and Ashley Gholampoor In 2018, Statistics Canada reported that Canadians are the most indebted among G7 countries. Household debt in Canada reached $2.2 trillion last year, and families in Windsor are among those struggling to keep their
If you are not growing you are dying
By Eleanor Dhillon For some exercise can be a burden, but for one Windsor resident exercise is an escape. Arthur Nietrasov was born in Poland and moved to Windsor when he was 10. In 2017 his life was drastically changed.
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?
By Eleanor Dhillon While some headlines have claimed breakfast is no longer important, others disagree and say skipping breakfast can have negative impacts on health. Recent studies have shown breakfast may not be a priority for many. A Statistica 2019
Students demand protection for OSAP ASAP
Windsor students are preparing for the cuts in the Ontario Students Assistance Program. The 10 per cent cut in post-secondary tuition fees has upset many students and has some worrying about their future. OSAP is focusing on students whose
Increases are inevitable
By Eleanor Dhillon The proposed tax increase in Tecumseh is raising concern for some residents who are worried about their future and businesses. The draft document, proposing that a 1.9 per cent rise in taxes was tabled Tuesday evening at
Windsor testing its first overdose prevention site
By Eleanor Dhillon Windsor has launched a mock overdose prevention site to help raise awareness about the rising number of opioid related deaths in the city. The site was launched at the beginning of August 2018, and was originally set
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