Canadian filmmaker Philipe Falardeau, the creator of internationally acclaimed hits like Monsieur Lazhar and The Good Lie, was presented the Spotlight Award at this year’s Windsor International Film Festival. The presentation took place prior to the screening of his four-part
Canadian Filmmaker Philipe Falardeau (left) receives the Spotlight Award from Windsor International Film Festival Executive Director and Chief Programmer Vincent Georgie (right) at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2023. Photo by Ken Pastushyn.
By Kenneth Pastushyn The Saint Clair Saints and the London Beefeaters played for the Ontario Football Conference championship at Acumen Stadium on Oct. 21. In OFC lore, it would become a game of epic-proportions. In terms of sheer excitement, it matched any
by Ken Pashtushyn Volunteers for the 19th annual Windsor International Film Festival were shown over 30 movie trailers in what they call a “Lockdown” period for a couple of hours inside the Capitol Theatre last weekend. “We’ve been doing this for
A few of the many Canadians running in the Detroit Free Press International Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Spectators show signs of encouragement outside the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts on Riverside Drive W. Photo by Ken
By Kenneth Pastushyn The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs, accompanied by their handlers, regularly visit St. Clair College throughout the school year. One of these therapy dogs is Angus, an 18-month-old Aussie doodle, which is a mix of a
By Kenneth Pastushyn The silver palace. The movie house. The picture show. These are some of the superlatives Windsor’s poet laureate emeritus Marty Gervais used when he read aloud his ode, “The Best of Times at Capitol Theatre” during the
St. Clair College president Patti France has the best seat in the house at the new Ace Acument Stadium. The chair, five rows up from the field on the 55-yard line, reads, in yellow lettering, “President Patti France 2015,” which
Windsor Spitfires mascots Bomber, Spike and Ace made an appearance at the What’s Poppin’ Popcorn Factory last Saturday, interacting with customers and promoting Spitfires Mix popcorn. On the next day, What’s Poppin’ presented a generous cheque for $2,000 to the Windsor
Nearly 11,000 locals voted between February 14 and March 6 to identify the Best of Windsor-Essex. Their favorite places to go and things to do in the area. Fort Malden, Kings Navy Yard Park, Pelee Island Winery and Bright Lights
A pair of regenerative farmers are hosting a workshop about soil for your garden at The Cheese Bar in Lakeshore. Dane and Alley cultivated everything they know to develop the Gardening For (And With) Your Soil, workshop, which is what they
By Kenneth Pastushyn. For the third year in a row, the City of Windsor’s Adventure Bay Family Waterpark is closing their doors during the March break. The facility is currently working at half-strength, making recalling existing staff and hiring additional staff their
By Kenneth Pastushyn. Restaurants, bakeries and foodies are celebrating national food holidays on a regular basis. Although it is getting more difficult to keep track of them, one of the more popular celebrations is National Pizza Day, which falls annually
By Kenneth Pastushyn The Essex Region Conservation Authority is raising awareness for World Wetlands Day and encouraging the restoration and conservation of local habitats. Restoring of earthen dykes to protect five kilometres of trail around two wetland cells inside the Hillman
Pickleball has nothing to do with pickles. The game is part badminton, ping-pong and tennis. It is played in an area about a quarter the size of a tennis court, with a paddle and a plastic ball. It is also a
In 1904, Jack Miner, also known as “Wild Goose Jack,” dug a hole for a pond and filled it with water. Many geese came to that pond and Miner would feed them. Miner’s pond would become a stop on the path the geese use when flying south
Three local winery professionals gushed about the grapes to be found in Essex County last week. They joined local foodie Adriano Ciotoli in an appearance on Lightning Talks. Lightning Talks with Community Creators is a monthly virtual event hosted by the Art Gallery of Windsor on Zoom. Artists, bakers,
The St. Clair College Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre’s monthly “Lunch and Learn” workshops are fun and interactive panel discussions for the public. “These luncheons are our most popular workshop and its my favourite,” said Cathy Mombourquette, the moderator and a
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