By Kamryn Cusumano April 22, 2019 As spring approaches, Windsor’s downtown will begin to bustle with pedestrians enjoying the warmer temperatures – with the increase in downtown activity also comes an increase in street harassment. An unscientific survey conducted by
By Kamryn Cusumano Small business owners in Windsor are choosing pop-up shops as their model considering all the benefits it offers. Gone are the days of brick and mortar for some start-up companies. “Pop-ups” are temporary shops set up in
By Kamryn Cusumano The Canadian government is allotting $20 million over two years to address the unique needs and disparities of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirited community. However, advocates are looking critically at this initiative. While they
By Kamryn Cusumano A group of downtown bars are using Facebook to help prevent crime and keep each other safe. What began as a Facebook chat of five close-knit bars has become a platform for 47 industry members involved in
By Kamryn Cusumano Three local women are being recognized as unsung heroes in the Windsor-Essex community. Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital’s Changing Lives Together Foundation is partnering with the In Honour of the Ones We Love organization to celebrate and give
By Kamryn Cusumano Jan. 27, 2019 A Windsor couple is hoping to inspire a cultural shift in the city with their new blog. The Border City Hippies blog was launched two weeks ago by Jessica and T.J. Bondy. The self-proclaimed
By Madeline Mazak A young couple is concerned property taxes in Windsor may see another increase as council members set out to begin deliberations over the 2019 budget. Some members of Windsor city council have already expressed support for a
By Kamryn Cusumano Downtown Windsor business owners have mixed feelings about the impact of possible tax increases. A new city budget will be deliberated on for 2019 and some council members are proposing an increase in property taxes. Mayor Drew
By Kamryn Cusumano A local pizzeria is catering to a growing community of vegans in Windsor after seeing an unimaginable growth of vegan food sales and expects the trend to continue. Canadians are looking for more plant-based food options
By Kamryn Cusumano A Windsor doctor is on a mission to improve mental health services in the community. Dr. Patrick Smith, a family physician in Windsor, was inspired to create a non-profit organization called Stigma Enigma in 2013
Staff of downtown bars are still concerned despite Windsor police saying foot patrols would be increased. Windsor’s Chief of Police Al Frederick and Mayor Drew Dilkens have offered some solutions to the increased crime in the downtown area in light
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