Many communities across the Great Lakes lie in an environment known to produce the marine phenomenon waterspouts. The warm waters of the Great Lakes can be a good environment for this mesmerizing and destructive weather event. While waterspouts are usually weak and non-destructive, they can sometimes be catastrophic, as
Countries who experience high levels of poor air quality have seen noticeable drops in pollution since the start of the global pandemic. The novel coronavirus has had various impacts around the globe. One of those impacts is strict stay at home orders. These orders halted travel in most countries last spring. More people staying at home is believed to have led to a decrease in air pollution. Less pollution equals better air
On Thurs. Aug. 13, 2020, the base of the Charlie Brooks Memorial Peace Fountain sits on the Detroit River. The Peace Fountain was out of order, leaving only the dry base. The City of Windsor stated, via Twitter, that “Currently
This Lego castle display in the basement of a home in Windsor, Ontario is just one example of a growing interest in construction toys for kids and adults. Lego bricks, puzzles, craft kits and outdoor toys are just some of
A tree intertwined with a lamppost following severe storms last weekend. On Sun. July 19 severe storms raced across the Windsor area with heavy rain and damaging winds, resulting in some damage. Tornadoes were also reported across Southwestern Ontario where
This weekend Windsor-Essex will experience a heat wave, with temperatures between 33.8C and 35 C, with the humidex closer to 37C. Residents are urged to stay hydrated and cool by drinking plenty of water, wearing light coloured clothing and limiting
The moon at the peak of the penumbral eclipse. on Sun., July 5, 2020. Just after 1:00 a.m. residents across Windsor-Essex and North America could observe a lunar eclipse known as the penumbral eclipse. This occurs when the Moon passes
Some beachgoers cooling off by Lake Erie at Seacliff Park in Leamington. Summer is here and in full swing. Temperatures for the region will be in the 30sC all week. Across the river, the city of Detroit may break a
Izaiah Hermiz splashing in Lake Erie at Seacliff Park in Leamington, on a warm summer day. Summer officially began on Saturday, June 20, 2020, and Ontario is anticipating an above-average season in both precipitation (rain) and in temperatures. According to
A Pride rainbow flag flies in the South Walkerville neighbourhood of Windsor, Ont. June is Pride Month, dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Usually, Pride would include numerous community events, especially the Pride parade. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and
A sign displaying the phrase End Police Brutality on a balcony on Riverside Drive East, after a Black Lives Matter march in Windsor last week. Anti-racism demonstrations and protests against police brutality have taken place around the world for the
A Mountie figure waving the Canadian Flag outside of a home in Windsor, Ont. on June 2, 2020. As Canadians venture closer and closer to Canada Day, many events we have grown accustomed to celebrating such as gathering to watch
A family out for a stroll in Reaume Park, on Tues. May 26, 2020. Windsor experienced summer-like weather this week, with sunny conditions and temperatures reaching the upper 20s C. It seemed many residents did not want to be kept
On Wednesday May 20, 2020 two swings sit blocked off with caution tape on a summer-like day, at an empty Lanspeary Park on Ottawa Street in Windsor. While Ontario lifted a number of COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor amenities this week,
Canada geese rest in the deserted playground at Hugh Beaton elementary school in late April, 2020. Photo by Zachary Balogh.
Students in Windsor-Essex are getting the opportunity to take part in a competition that will creatively allow them to design vehicles of the future. Open exclusively to high school students, the competition was launched by the WindsorEssex Economic
Spectators came out to watch artists in a paint marathon: Art Battle at the Walkerville Brewery on Feb. 11. A total of six artists competed in each round, cheered on by more than 100 art fans. Artist Kassandra Heath is
Distracted drivers are 23 times more likely to get involved in an accident. According to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. New research shows Windsor has a higher likelihood of crashes occurring due to drivers texting while driving, with teens being
Emergency planners suggest homeowners have a plan in place in case of a large-scale catastrophic event. Emergencies can be considered anything from severe weather to lockdowns. Residents should be always have a plan in place according to the City
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👤Zach Balogh 🕔13:50, 6.Dec 2019In the year 2012, a young minifigure named Zach had a comfortable life flatter than a Lego made tile. For a little while, my life went from being a smooth tile to a rugged baseplate filled with studs, the
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