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‘Meet Me in Paris’ at St. Clair College

‘Meet Me in Paris’ at St. Clair College

🕔10:21, 17.Apr 2015

Ashley Ann Mentley Converged Citizen Staff The fashion design program at St. Clair College will be hosting a fashion show on May 1. “Meet Me in Paris” will showcase the work of the first ever fashion design graduating class.  Only

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Nicolas Cage’s head may bring world record to Windsor

Nicolas Cage’s head may bring world record to Windsor

🕔17:03, 10.Apr 2015

By Matt Recker Nicolas Cage may be putting Windsor in the record books.   Local artist Thomas Malone wants to break a Guinness Record for the world’s largest mosaic, and he’s using the actors likeness to do it.   “It

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Beach Grove to host Lawrence Hill

Beach Grove to host Lawrence Hill

🕔13:23, 10.Apr 2015

    by Michael Hugall The Pelee Island Bird Observatory and best-selling author Margaret Atwood are pleased to announce an evening with Lawrence Hill, Wed., May 6, 2015. The reception at Beach Grove Golf and Country Club is scheduled for

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Windsor gaming scene hopes to grow

🕔13:18, 10.Apr 2015

By Tyler Boissonneault Windsor’s gaming community is hoping to continue to expand with the rise of more competitive and casual events in the town. Windsorites no longer have to play video games strictly online if they want to play with

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Selfie Sticks face scrutiny and solidarity

🕔13:12, 10.Apr 2015

Johnathan HuttonSelfie Sticks face scrutiny and solidarity April 7, 2015   The new Canadian device called the Selfie Stick has been getting mixed reactions in 2015.   From being on the holiday bestseller list in the United States last December,

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The ‘Jolie effect’ on cancer screenings

The ‘Jolie effect’ on cancer screenings

🕔12:57, 10.Apr 2015

By Allanah Wills Health care officials in Windsor are seeing a spike in cancer screenings and it is being attributed to Angelina Jolie. The 39-year-old American actress and U.N. ambassador made the decision late last month to have her ovaries

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Spring into new trends

Spring into new trends

🕔12:21, 10.Apr 2015

By Allanah Wills and Ashley Ann Mentley The weather is slowly but surely warming up and that can only mean one thing….spring fashion. New York Fashion Week just wrapped up and here is a glimpse of the trends you’ll be

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UWindsor Singers Bring Sounds of Spring

UWindsor Singers Bring Sounds of Spring

🕔12:07, 10.Apr 2015

    “One, two! One, two! And through and through! The vorpal blade went snicker-snack! He left it dead, and with its head, he went galumphing back!” – Jabberwocky   More than 30 voices rose in the Assumption Church auditorium

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Double headliner sells out hometown show

🕔11:47, 10.Apr 2015

Tickets sold out well in advance for the double headlining show featuring La Dispute, Title Fight and special guests, The Hotelier, at the Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac, Mich. last Friday. La Dispute is a post-hardcore band originally from Grand Rapids,

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Winter is coming April 12

Winter is coming April 12

🕔10:54, 7.Apr 2015

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Storify: Voodoo nightclub closed

Storify: Voodoo nightclub closed

🕔10:54, 7.Apr 2015

After nearly 13 years of serving the just-of-age population, Voodoo will be tearing down the poles and moving in some chairs.   [View the story “Voodoo nightclub closed” on Storify]

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Comic book conventions have changed

Comic book conventions have changed

🕔18:45, 27.Mar 2015

Comic book conventions are no longer limited to focusing on comic books. Conventions now have more to offer attendants including rare collectibles, retail booths, chances to meet pop culture icons and even opportunities to get tattoos. Some conventions can be

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Toronto ComiCon

Toronto ComiCon

🕔14:47, 27.Mar 2015

The MediaPlex’s Chris Mailloux traveled to Toronto and took part in the 2015 Comic Con.  

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Pageant participants aim to strengthen community ties.

Pageant participants aim to strengthen community ties.

🕔12:11, 27.Mar 2015

Windsor-Essex County pageant participant fundraisers are affecting the community in a positive way. These pageant queens are conducting fundraisers themselves, as well as taking part.  Most Canadian pageant contestants are require to do good deeds in their communities. These efforts

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Are video games becoming a sport?

🕔15:03, 27.Feb 2015

By Josh Teixeira For some, video games are becoming as competitive as some professional sports. Electronic sports, or eSports as they are often called, are a competitive form of gaming in which various games are played either online or in

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Authors celebrate Black history at conference

Authors celebrate Black history at conference

🕔14:45, 27.Feb 2015

By David Dyck   In the continuing observation of Black History Month, authors from Windsor, Fayetteville, Ga., New York and Easton, Pa. took part in an event to celebrate multiculturalism, diversity and Canada’s past. Taking the slogan “Literacy makes the

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Roles for women in film and television at a standstill

Roles for women in film and television at a standstill

🕔14:27, 27.Feb 2015

By Ryan Adams   In the male-dominated world of film and television, there appears to be little room for strong female leads, but that could be changing. In a survey done by www.indiewire.com it was shown that women represented only

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Windsor Music Scene Develops Distinct Identity

🕔14:26, 27.Feb 2015

Despite having an identity as a border city, the time has finally come for Windsor to distinguish itself. With clubs like Phog Lounge, Milk Coffee Bar, Venue Music Hall and Villains Beastro all promoting Windsor bands, local music has become

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Fitness show comes to Essex

Fitness show comes to Essex

🕔14:23, 27.Feb 2015

WINDSOR ON; Anne Campeau prepares with her trainer Ken Dennison  for her appearance on internet fitness show Radical Body Transformation. Filming for the show on the right is Murray Urquhart and Adam Pedersen.  A local woman is looking to get

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The largest train show in Essex County.

The largest train show in Essex County.

🕔13:48, 27.Feb 2015

Photo Courtesy: Naureen Ahmed Heritage Essex Train Show was held in Essex County at Essex District High School on Feb. 14 and 15.   Fans of all ages came out to enjoy one of the largest model train show in Essex County

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