Artists across Windsor-Essex have the opportunity to turn junk into art at the Walkerville Artist’s Co-op’s revitalized sculpture contest. The contest gives everyone in the community equal opportunities to participate, according to Suellen Evoy-Oozer, who is one of the five
The University of Windsor welcomed Roberta Bondar as part of their annual Science Society Speaker Series. A large audience enjoyed a free presentation on February 28, where Bondar spoke about her experiences as a member of the Space Shuttle Discovery’s
By Lauren O’Brien Families were able to spend time together this Family Day thanks to a large variety of activities offered by businesses across the city. Downtown, both Adventure Bay Family Water Park and supervised skating at Charles Park Square
By Lauren O’Brien Women and men united on both sides of the Detroit River last Thursday. The Windsor Women’s March held a vigil in honour of women victims of violence. For the first time, the two border cities of Windsor
By Lauren O’Brien As the sun falls, parents turn the heat up on the thermostat and tuck their children under thick blankets. They sleep soundly, with bellies full of pumpkin pie and apple cider. Come morning, when the frost melts,
By Lauren O’Brien Farmers in Windsor-Essex say 2018 has been a good and warm season for growing pumpkins. The weather plays the biggest role in growing successful pumpkins, according to Greg Rocheleau, co-owner of Pepe’s Pumpkin Patch. They have been
By Lauren O’Brien Farmers in Windsor and Essex County say food banks need to promote healthier eating. Lesley Labbe is the primary farmer at Our Farm Organics, located just outside of Cottam, Ont. As one of Windsor and Essex County’s
Last night, voters in the city of Windsor re-elected Drew Dilkens as mayor and introduced four new councillors. Voters elected a mayor, ward councillors and school board trustees to represent them in the next term starting Dec. 1, 2019. Drew
By Lauren O’Brien The advancement of smartphones and technology in the past decade is causing the agriculture industry to thrive. Machinery is replacing human workers at a steady rate and precision agriculture, which uses GPS guidance, is being used more
By Lauren O’Brien Beef farmers in Ontario are focused on increasing the share of Ontario beef in the province’s marketplace. In early 2017, the organization, Beef Farmers of Ontario, implemented its regional marketing initiative. The RMI is a marketing strategy
By: Lauren O’Brien For one weekend every summer, novelists flock to Windsor for the International Writers Conference. It spans from July 6-8 and is held at the Holiday Inn Express. Founder Pamela Goldstein started the conference hoping to bring
By Lauren O’Brien Windsorites are learning how to play African djembe drums. On the last Tuesday of every month, classmates gather at White Feather Holistic Arts. The small business on Ottawa Street in Windsor sells natural healing products. Owner Tracey Rogers organizes
By Lauren O’Brien Small business owners say they are working hard to keep up with the recent heavy snowfall. Last weekend, around 30 centimetres of snow fell on the City of Windsor. On Friday, 18.4 centimetres of snow fell, which
By Lauren O’Brien Two Windsor women are using creative writing to overcome their personal struggles and raise awareness. On Nov. 18, Alysza Ripley, 20, was diagnosed with Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures (PNES) which Ripley and her doctor call spells. PNES resembles
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