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OFSAA Swimming 2016
WINDSOR, ON — Swimmers from secondary schools throughout Ontario filled the Windsor International Aquatic Centre March 8-9 for the OFSAA championships. The preliminaries were held March 8 and more than 600 hundred students swam heats from freestyle to butterfly. (Photos by
Students receive scholarships and awards
Friends and family watched as St. Clair College students received awards and scholarships at the Centre for the Arts. The annual awards night was opened by John Fairley and awards were presented by Veronique Mandal and Darryl Danelon. There
Windsor Carries On After Snowfall
WINDSOR, ON -- Erie St. West is covered in snow once more following the so called “snowmaggedon.” After the heavy snowfall and freezing rain experienced on Feb. 24 and 25 Windsor is once again covered in white. (Photo By Victoria
Flowers and gifts don’t come cheap
By: Victoria Parent Valentine’s Day is coming fast and many struggle as to how much they should or can spend on gifts. The cost of gift bought such as flowers and chocolates makes Valentine’s Day a struggle for love
Early morning fire at triplex on Dougall
By: Victoria Parent Windsor Fire and Rescue Services was called to 820 Dougall Ave on Feb. 5 for a fire in the triplex. The fire started in the attic of the triplex at around 7:30 a.m. and was quickly put
Fresh meat sign for the Border City Brawlers a success
By Victoria Parent Women of a all shapes, sizes and walks of life over the age of 18 showed up at the Foundry Pub to become Fresh meat. The fresh meat program is run by the Border City Brawlers to
Accessible support to those with Down syndrome
By: Lyndi-Colleen Morgan A Leamington woman would like to see Down syndrome programs and services become more coordinated. Stephanie Segave is a mother of three and her son Brady Novak, 5, has Down syndrome. Segave volunteers her time at Up About
Press conference reveals arrest of two suspects in recent arson case
By: Victoria Parent On Oct. 16, Sgt. Matthew D’Asti and Chief Fire Prevention Officer John Lee announced the arrest of two suspects in a recent arson case. The two suspects were a 21-year-old male and a 39-year-old male. The older of
Inclusion and understanding are some of the main reasons for attendance in faith services
By: Victoria Parent Inclusion and understanding could be one of the main reasons youth and young adults choose whether or not to attend church or not. Individuals have different reasons for choosing whether or not to attend church. According to
Run for Rocky’s third year draws hundreds
Victoria Parent Converged Citizen Staff Hundreds of people came out on a sunny April Sunday morning to run for an important cause and celebrate the life of a young Windsor man. The Run for Rocky event was held at Dieppe
Youth of Windsor discuss jobs at the Windsor Star News Cafe
By Victoria Parent Youth from Windsor and Essex County came out to the Windsor Star News Cafe on a chilly Thursday night to discuss jobs and employment
Pigeons in the down town
A flock of pigeons eat bread crumbs at the riverfront on Jan. 30. The cold weather and snow-covered grounds make it hard for pigeons to find food. Photo by Victoria Parent.
Police and fire work together to stop alleyway arsons.
Windsor Police and Fire Rescue are cracking down on the recent increase of arson cases in Walkerville and other parts of Windsor. In the past three weeks there have been 11 fires with 8 of them being deemed arson according
Harvesting the Fam Fest comes back to Windsor
By: Victoria M. Parent Arts, Festival, Local Local artists, filmmakers and bands will be showing off their talents at the annual Harvesting the Fam Fest that runs until Oct. 11. Phog Lounge, Milk Coffee Bar, and other bars and lounges
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