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Jake Smith knew that his gender identity did not match his assigned sex by age eleven. More than half of Ontarians who identify as trans-gender knew this before the age of ten. Although the Ontario health and sex-ed curriculum effective
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City remains embroiled in legal battle with Ambassador bridge company
The boarded up homes lining the west-side of Indian Road in Windsor’s historic Sandwich town neighborhood show the scars of the battle between Manuel “Matty” Moroun’s bridge company and the City of Windsor. According to Rob Rossati, owner and operator
The Circus Comes to Town!
What do clowns, acrobatics and funerals have in common? They are all part of Cirque du Soleil’s show Corteo that is currently touring around North America. Corteo, which means ‘procession’ in English, tells the tale of Mauro the dreamer clown,
Trans-community fights for sex-ed inclusion
It’s almost easy to miss the unmarked Windsor-Essex Transgender and Allied Support office nestled into the scenery of the bustling heart of downtown Windsor. “We are located on one of the busiest streets in Windsor/Essex right downtown Windsor on Wyandotte
Students Rally Against Doug Ford’s OSAP Cuts
The mood on the University of Windsor campus Thursday was mixed. On the one hand, students were frustrated with the changes to OSAP and tuition fees made by the provincial government. On the other, there was excitement and optimism as
Dilkens in Favour of Cannabis Retail Opt-Out
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
Probert documentary premieres in Windsor
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
Windsor Strives To Improve Active Transportation
Windsor, a city built for cars, is trying to develop other forms of transportation. Walk Wheel Windsor is an 18-month program launched earlier this year dedicated to improving active transportation which includes biking, walking and public transit. “I think there is
Police seek armed robbery suspects
Windsor police are searching for two masked suspects involved in a jewelry store robbery Tuesday in the 4100 block of Walker Road. The two men used an axe to smash several display cases before fleeing the scene with the stolen jewelry in
Lancers, Express team up for home openers
The Windsor Lancers and Windsor Express are teaming up this weekend for a day of basketball fun for the whole family at the WFCU Centre. Doors open at 2 p.m. on Saturday before the OUA season opener between the Lancers
WIFF Sets New Records in 2018
The Windsor International Film Festival wrapped up a record-breaking festival this weekend. What began humbly in 2005 with 20 films shown over three days has grown to the second largest volunteer film fest in Canada, screening a record 143 films
$285K blaze on Dougall Avenue blamed on careless smoking
By James Murphy Three people were displaced after a blaze broke out in a duplex in the 2100 block of Dougall Avenue about 6 a.m. Friday. “I opened my eyes and could see an orange glow coming through the window. And
Saints’ baseball team shoots for sixth consecutive championship
The St. Clair Saints men’s baseball team is poised to win its sixth Ontario College Athletic Association championship in as many years. The team finished off a strong 2018 regular season Wednesday with a doubleheader sweep of the Fanshawe Falcons
Sloan rocks Dominion House: ‘Rare to see a band this big’
By James Murphy It was standing room only when Sloan took the stage at the Dominion House Tavern last Wednesday. But that didn’t bother Gareth Taylor, 35, one of about 150 fans who scored tickets for the sold-out show. “It’s
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