Posts From Zach Balogh
Tortured Poets Department Review
Taylor Swift is torturing us with love, hate and poetry. Taylor Swift launched not only her Swifties, but the world in a frenzy with the latest release of her new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Sonically this album is a
Total Eclipse of a lifetime
by Zachary Balogh Windsor and Essex County residents were treated to a rare phenomenon as day turned to night. A total solar eclipse occurred Monday and caused excitement across the region as portions of Essex County were in the path
Did You Know? Michigan Central Station
New life is being put into an old building that has been closed for decades. The Michigan Central Station is a historic landmark located in Detroit’s Corktown neighbourhood. The station was built in 1913 and trains would run in and
Zach’s Views and Reviews
by Zachary Balogh School is in session. This TV series will bring the viewer right into grade school. Abbott Elementary is a workplace comedy that revolves around a group of school teachers trying to do their best at a grade
The History of LEGO
by Zachary Balogh A series of plastic toys has been building fans for generations. LEGO is a popular series of interlocking toys that has been around for decades, even generations. LEGO was founded in 1932 by a carpenter named Ole
Did You Know about the 1914 Pump House
by Zachary Balogh Located on the Detroit River is a brick-built structure frequented by walkers, hikers and bikers. The Pump House is located directly on the Detroit River at the corner of Langlois and Riverside Drive. According to the City
Taylor Swift announces new album at Grammy Awards
Swifties have a reason to celebrate as Taylor Swift announced she will be releasing her new studio album. Taylor Swift won the Grammy award in the category of Best Pop Vocal Album for her album Midnights. During her acceptance speech
Did You Know: Belle Vue House
by Zachary Balogh Sitting along Dalhousie Street in Amherstburg is a rectangular two-story house with a symmetrical façade built in the mid 1800s, called the Belle Vue house. According to the Belle Vue Conservancy, in 1812, Britain ordered the evacuation
LaSalle Welcomes Brick Built Animals
LaSalle residents got to experience one of a kind Lego Sculptures in their own backyard. The Lego exhibit Sean Kenney’s Animal Superpowers Made with LEGO Bricks opened to the public at the LaSalle Event Centre on Jan. 25. It featured
The History of Tornadoes in Windsor and Essex County
by Zachary Balogh Sitting along what is commonly referred to as ‘Canada’s Tornado Alley’ is a major metropolitan city that is no stranger to the rotating column of wind known as a tornado – a city with a rich history
Transit Windsor sees hikes in ridership
by Zachary Balogh Transit riders face packed buses on their commute regularly. According to the city of Windsor, Transit Windsor ridership rose one hundred and eighteen per cent. Which puts it at a pace to reach nine point eight million
Movie Review: Boo! A Madea Halloween
By Zachary Balogh Boo! a Madea Halloween stars Tyler Perry, Cassie Davis, Patrice Lovely and Damon White. Boo is a comedy/horror film that takes place on Halloween night and sees the characters fighting clowns, zombies and each other. The
A trip down Swiftie Lane: The Eras Tour film review.
by Zachary Balogh Fans got to live their wildest dreams and witness Taylor Swift’s concert film The Eras Tour the movie. This movie was shot on various nights on the Los Angeles date of The Eras Tour. The Eras Tour
Northern National Collectors Convention comes to Windsor
A new collectors’ convention, one not seen since the departure of Comic Con. The very first National Collectors convention was held at Ceasars Windsor Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2023 and welcomed collectors, cosplay, and superheroes. The event was held in tandem
ALL ABOARD!!! The Spirit of Windsor Engine 5588
The Spirit that keeps on going. Did you know down at the Windsor riverfront you can see a steam locomotive which is dedicated to the memory of steam train railroading? Train number 5588 was built in Montreal, Quebec and was
Did you know? Geese eat fish
Canadian geese are eating out of their comfort zone. This is not a fact that you would associate with Canada Geese who are known for eating plants and berries, but did you know that these geese have an appetite for
Transit Windsor brings National Poetry Month on wheels
Transit Windsor riders will soon be able to enjoy the works of local poets as they ride the bus, the City of Windsor says in a press release. April is known as National Poetry Month. Windsor’s Poet Laureate Emeritus Marty
Music Review: Reputation by Taylor Swift
“Are you ready for it?” Those are the lyrics from the intro song Ready For It? on Taylor Swift’s sixth album Reputation which was released on Nov 14, 2017. This album comes after a turbulent time in the Look What You Made Me Do singer’s life. Following
Lego builds sales during pandemic
With families stuck at home due to COVID-19 restrictions, Danish toy company Lego has seen a rise in sales. According to a Lego press release, consumer sales grew 14 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019. Lego Group CEO, Niels B. Christiansen said that part