Young drivers distracted by phones
Studies show that ages 18 to 24 make up 71 per cent of drivers that check their phone while driving. This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week and people are encouraged to look at lists of tips to be
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Pumpkin drive-through raises Halloween spirits
With Covid 19 affecting many people’s Halloween plans, the Optimist Club of Riverside decided to hold a pumpkin drive-through lane at the Average Joe’s parking lot to help spread some joy. The club and volunteers handed out a total of 125 pumpkins and
Local web company creates platform for community
By Donia El-Haddad As we shift our post-COVID-19 lives into a new normal, many businesses are looking for ways to continue meeting demands and many consumers have a growing desire to support local businesses. Splice Digital is a web and
PHOTO FRIDAY: Blue Angels fly over waterfront
The U.S Navy Blue Angels flew over the Detroit River, Mon. May 11, 2020, as part of a tribute to the numerous front line workers who are risking their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Zachary Balogh.
PHOTO FRIDAY: Back in service – a sign of things to come?
The Transway 1C rolling down Tecumseh Road East, on Mon. May 4. Transit Windsor service was suspended for more than a month due to local COVID-19 restrictions, but resumed service this week on a limited schedule and with new social
Small business owners benefit from government aid
Closings of non-essential services during the Covid-19 crisis is forcing small business owners to use government aid to survive. As the end of emergency shutdown measures remains unclear, business owners continue to face issues like profit losses and overdue rent.
Windsor funds art community with $60,000
The City of Windsor has announced a $60,000 grant to fund and support the art community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city has relaunched the arts, culture and heritage fund allowing local artists who have been affected by COVID-19 to
One dead in Chatham collision
A multi-vehicle collision on Sunday afternoon in Chatham has left a man dead. The 22-year-old from Chatham was driving a truck when he collided with two other vehicles at the intersection of Victoria Road and Gosnell Line. Due to
St. Clair College puts travel restriction in place
St. Clair College has cancelled all out of country field trips due to the outbreak of COVID-19. According to college officials, any trips that are outside of Windsor Essex, Chatham-Kent will need Senior Operating Group (SOG) approval. Students have been
Pope names Detroit church a basilica
Pope Francis honoured St. Anne’s Church in Detroit with the title of Minor Basilica on March 1. This means that the the parish, which is the second-oldest continuously operating Roman Catholic church in the United States, will be one of
Windsor’s drinking water receives perfect rating from Ontario Environment Ministry
The Windsor Utilities Commission (WUC) announced that the city’s drinking water system had received the best rating available from Ontario’s Environment Ministry this Wednesday. According to media release, the WUC and ENWIN were evaluated for compliance with regulated water
Downtown homeless centre needs help after cold weather hits
People who are homeless look for help at Street Help Homeless Centre during the winter. Staff at Street Help on Wyandotte Street East give warm meals, clothing and a bed to those in need during the colder months. Street
Opportunity surrounds environment-based industries
Local business owners and directors see future growth in environment-based industries. Global clean energy, electric bike and agriculture markets are predicted to be worth $2 to $31 billion in the next two to five years and opportunities are developing for
City Council announced Ward 7 byelection
A byelection will be held in April to fill the Windsor City Council seat left vacant by Councilor Irek Kusmierczyk who is now the Liberal member of parliament for the Windsor-Tecumseh riding. Terri Knight Lepain has been working as a
Nature and technology connecting
Conservationists are using technology to strengthen efforts to protect natural habitats and help understand the environment. The World Wildlife Foundation is using methods such as acoustic sensors to measure species population and watching wildlife via remote cameras. Locally, the Essex
Ontario-wide Catholic school strike
Students who are a part of the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board get a day off today as the conflict continues between the teachers and the government. This one-day walkout is another sign of the issues the teachers’ unions have
Poet Laureate of Ontario
The Ontario Government passed a bill yesterday creating the role of Poet Laureate of Ontario in memory of the late Gord Downie. Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Percy Hatfield initially proposed the bill in memory of the Tragically Hip frontman. “I just thought
$150k in damages in attic fire on McKay Avenue
Windsor Fire and Rescue Services responded to a house fire which broke out in the 2500 block of McKay Avenue Dec. 6. It was reported that all the residents exited the building and no injuries occurred. A WFRS investigator was
Foul play ruled out in Windsor death investigation
Police are still investigating after finding a dead body at a Windsor home, but police have ruled out foul play. Police officers responded to the reports of a deceased person, early morning on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the 900 block
Universal Children’s Day celebrated
By Simran Kaur Universal Children’s Day was celebrated at Windsor’s family aquatic complex on Nov. 15. Jennifer Knights, manager of the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, Adventure Bay Family Water Park and aquatic services has been working at the
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