Blood drive a success
By Torcia Velthuizen Have you ever thought of giving the gift of life? Canadian Blood Services hosted a blood drive at St. Clair College on Feb. 15 and had a goal of at least 100 donations from students. Chelsea Derenoski,
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Health roundup
By Torcia Velthuizen Recalls A variety of Iron Vegan Sprouted Protein bars have been recalled due to the possible presence of metal pieces. A full list of what flavours should be returned or thrown out can be found
Breaking the colour barrier
By Torcia Velthuizen The Chimczuk Museum revealed a new exhibit on Feb. 1 to kick off Black History Month. Breaking the Colour Barrier: Wilfred “Boomer” Harding and the Chatham Coloured All-Stars highlights the first all black baseball team to win
Health roundup
By Torcia Velthuizen Blood drive at St.Clair College Canadian Blood Services is holding a blood drive at St. Clair College. According to Canadian Blood Services, 375 donors are needed weekly in Windsor-Essex and they are hoping to get approximately
Health roundup
Eating disorder awareness week This week is dedicated to eating disorder awareness from Feb. 1 to Feb. 7. The Canadian Mental Health Association and the National Eating Disorder Information Centre have teamed up this year to spread the message, “one
Sickle cell awareness day
By Torcia Velthuizen Social media is inundated with posts for national days such as boyfriend day or national puppy day, but lost among the innocuous holidays is a day meant to bring awareness to a serious health issue. On June
Health roundup
By Torcia Velthuizen Best foods to eat during cold and flu season There are a few ways you can avoid the sniffles, keep your body healthy and keep the germs at bay. Here is a list of the best foods
Health roundup
By Torcia Velthuizen Holiday dinner warning Health Canada would like to remind everyone about poultry cooking safety. Poultry that is not cooked properly can lead to food poisoning by salmonella or campylobacter bacteria. Here are some tips outlined on the Health Canada website.
Health over heels
By Torcia Velthuizen It is not unusual to see women hobbling in painful high heels in many parts of the service industry. However, if Bill 168, the Putting Your Best Foot Forward Act passes, employees will no longer be required
Canada to say goodbye to trans fat
By Torcia Velthuizen As the Canadian government gets ready to legalize marijuana in the next year, there is another substance that will become illegal and has many health experts applauding the decision. As of Sept. 15, 2018, any food items
Spring into the gym
By Torcia Velthuizen. After a few cold months of comfort food, hibernation is over and many are finding themselves anxious for the upcoming beach season. Kelly Reed, manager at World Gym in Windsor, said people usually join the gym to
Blaze at Point Pelee
By Torcia Velthuizen Officials at Point Pelee National Park and the Leamington Fire Department attended to a fire on Wednesday night. While it is park policy to let fires in the marsh run its course, firefighters were alerted to the
Shocking facts on use of force
The Windsor Police Service board held a public meeting and their findings in the use of force annual report may come as a shock. The number of injuries sustained by members of the community decreased in 2016 compared to previous
Keeping count
Ontario is making it easier for those who count calories but some feel the new rules are more harmful than helpful. The new regulation is part of the Healthy Menu Choices Act and requires all restaurants with 20 or more
Down With Zwarte Piet
For children who celebrate Sinterklaas, every holiday season is full of excitement. For some adults it triggers a racial debate. Sinterklaas is an annual celebration in the Netherlands and the Caribbean. It is also celebrated by Canadians of Dutch and
City council funds study on dangerous intersections
By Torcia Velthuizen City council has approved spending $20,000 for an independent study of four intersections deemed the most dangerous for cyclists. The four intersections have been identified in a report released by the City of Windsor based on
Baby it’s cold outside
By Torcia Velthuizen The winter months can get uncomfortably cold for some people but for the 235,000 Canadians each year who are homeless, it is a more difficult season. According to statistics from the Homeless Hub, on any given night
Rebel, trendsetter or artist?
Tattoos and piercings are no longer just for risk takers and criminals and are becoming part of the way young adults express themselves. Getting a tattoo or a piercing has had different meanings over time. According to Anne E. Laumann’s
Upcoming U.S. election leaves students proud to be Canadian
The behaviour of the U.S. Presidential Candidates is making students proud to be Canadian. Members of the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity at the University of Windsor said they have not been following the election besides the occasional meme or reddit
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