When Sarah Filipowitz, 25, started planning her backpacking trip to Southeast Asia, one of the first activities that turned up in her research pointed her elephant sanctuary. She had heard about the dark side of wildlife tourism in the past
An electrical failure is to blame in a fire at a downtown high-rise at the corner of Pelissier Street and Park Street West that occurred Wednesday. All residents of Royal Windsor Terrace were able to return to their suites after
Windsor Police are still investigating an arson that occurred Wednesday night at a Dollarama at the corner of Tecumseh Road and McDougall Street. Windsor Fire determined the blaze was set intentionally and began on a shelf in the northeast corner
An adult woman died in hospital Thursday night from injuries after being struck by a vehicle in South Windsor. Windsor police responded to a report of a pedestrian being hit around 8:20 p.m in the area of Dougall Avenue at
Teachers at the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) await news of a potential walk-out if a tentative agreement is not reached after negotiations. If the walk-out occurs, the GECDSB will close all secondary and elementary schools for the
High school students can say goodbye to dissecting smelly frogs in science class, and say hello to the ‘faux frog.’ The Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board is phasing out the use of frog and fetal pig dissection in all
An accidental fire caused approximately $70,000 in damages to a south Windsor residence Sunday. Windsor Fire and Rescue Service arrived to the 900 block of Kennedy Drive West around 5 a.m. and were able to extinguish the blaze. No residents
The Ford government’s cellphone ban came into effect Nov 4., but it is business as usual for Ontario classrooms that will see very little change as a result. According to Scott Scantlebury, spokesman for the Greater Essex County School Board,
Streaks of purple zipped by in pursuit of the puck. Young hockey players took to the ice on Sunday, Nov. 3 at Forest Glade Arena with their hockey sticks wrapped in purple tape, a colour that symbolizes courage. This is
In a world turning increasingly to online shopping and big box stores, local businesses are giving people a reason to shop close to home. As part of small business month, the Windsor Essex Small Business Centre (SBC) hosted its fifth
Over 26,000 runners crossed the 42nd annual Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon finish line Sunday. Marathoners came from all 50 states, as well as over 72 countries. The 42.2 kilometer course lead runners over the Ambassador Bridge, along the Windsor
According to Elections Canada, voter turnout to advance polling stations across the country were 29 per cent higher than turnout during the 2015 federal election. The total ballots cast over the four-day period reached an estimated 4.7 million. Advance polling
An unscientific poll indicates Windsorites believe Canada should be doing more to reduce carbon emissions, but almost half of those polled do not support the carbon tax. The carbon tax is a fee imposed on each tonne of emissions from
By Madeline Mazak Volunteers bustle around a small kitchen located inside the Life After Fifty West End Centre to feed an entire village. The daily lunch program originally only ran on Fridays and now runs Monday through Friday to meet
By Madeline Mazak February 15, 2019 As the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge approaches, undercurrents of hope for a revitalization of Olde Sandwich Towne are stirring in a community that has long since felt abandoned. Sandwich Street is
By Madeline Mazak A petition sweeping Facebook has received thousands of signatures from educators who oppose larger class sizes suggested by the provincial Progressive Conservative government. The petition gained momentum last week when Education Minister Lisa Thompson announced the government’s
The dean of education at the University of Windsor said mandatory math tests for new educators proposed by the Ford government is a political strategy. The math proficiency test is part of a bill called the Safe and Supportive Classrooms
By Madeline Mazak Silence blanketed Dieppe Gardens Saturday morning as a survivor of human trafficking shared her harrowing testimony at Windsor’s first Walk for Freedom. A crowd of 116 walked in a single-file line along Windsor’s riverside to raise awareness of human trafficking. It
By Madeline Mazak Windsor will join hundreds of cities around the world in hosting its first Walk for Freedom on Saturday to raise awareness of human trafficking. Windsorites will take part in a global demonstration by walking together in a
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