On Saturday, Windsor comedian Dave Merheje won the 2019 Juno award for his comedy album, “Good Friend Bad Grammar.” He tells The Mediaplex staff he feels very happy and grateful. “It was very rewarding. We were very excited about this
The University of Windsor welcomed Roberta Bondar as part of their annual Science Society Speaker Series. A large audience enjoyed a free presentation on February 28, where Bondar spoke about her experiences as a member of the Space Shuttle Discovery’s
By Ryan Percy The first weekend in March saw re-enactors and educators turn the John R. Park Homestead into a maple-themed heritage weekend. More than 2,000 visitors from Windsor-Essex and abroad came to attend the event highlighting how pioneers and
By Travis Conant Windsor Symphony Orchestra has two shows coming this weekend: Bowie Got Soul on Feb. 22 and Concert for Kids February on Feb. 23. Bowie Got Soul will be held at Chrysler Theatre and will feature some of
By Lauren O’Brien Families were able to spend time together this Family Day thanks to a large variety of activities offered by businesses across the city. Downtown, both Adventure Bay Family Water Park and supervised skating at Charles Park Square
By Ryan Percy On Feb. 23 the Chrysler Theatre will become a hive of activity as the area spelling bee takes centre stage. The WFCU Credit Union Scripps Regional Spelling Bee is offering free admission to spectators from the public
A local wrestling school is offering people a place to hone their craft. For 25 years Scott D’Amore’s Can-Am Wrestling School has been creating local, national and international wrestling stars. The School opened in 1993, along with D’Amore’s wrestling promotion
The new music school foundation in Windsor is hoping to shape the future of music in the city. When Bethany Russell graduated from the University of Windsor she wanted to create an open space for children who want to learn
By Travis Conant Ignore the Evidence is a local Windsor band with a passion for the music industry. The members of the band are Willy Jaber (singer), Gabe Hand (bass), Hardcore Al (rhythm guitar), John McBean (drums) and Charlie Bondy
By Joyce St. Antoine Windsor, Ontario recently became a new film location spot. Composer Adrian Ellis paired up with director Gavin Michael Booth to create a movie called Last Call. It was filmed in downtown Windsor and the Mediaplex. “Gavin
By Reem Kodmany All Saints’ Anglican Church kicked off its month-long outdoor winter skating event Feb. 2 for new Canadians looking to explore all that winter in Windsor has to offer. “Last year we had about 250 participants,” said Rev.
By Travis Conant LiUNA Bluesfest Windsor has announced its 2019 lineup. With each show there are different themes. The themes for the four shows are 90’s Throwback, Hot Rock Night, traditional blues and the final night: tribute night to Prince.
By Guoliang Fu It’s official: The blues are coming back to Riverfront Plaza this July, and LiUNA! Bluesfest Windsor promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Bluesfest President Robert Pertroni last week announced the event will launch the weekend
By Joyce St. Antoine It was a Marvel-ous Day at the Windsor Public Library. On Jan. 7, the Central branch in Downtown Windsor, hosted its fifth fandom day celebration, having previously honoured Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Star Wars, and Game
Science, drinks and music: the combination you did not know you needed. On Jan. 24 the University of Windsor hosted its first Science on Tap event of 2019 at the Alan Wildeman Centre for Creative Arts. These events are held
Windsor residents have taken advantage of a local event to get a three course meal for a low price. In 2019 WindsorEats celebrated two anniversaries; the 15th year of operation and the 10th year of Winter Bites. Winter Bites takes
By Matt Flood The circus came to town to clown around. Cirque Du Soleil stopped in Detroit to perform their show Corteo at the Little Caesars Arena from Jan. 10 – 13 ahead of the upcoming Windsor run in May.
Family of late NHL player Bob Probert watched the premiere of ‘Tough Guy: The Bob Probert Story’ last night at the Olde Walkerville theatre. The biopic, directed by Geordie Day, covers Probert’s career as a fearsome NHL-enforcer, as well as
By Ryan Percy A small house in Windsor has the only light post on the street — a proud lighthouse beacon. Inside, narrow carpeted steps lead down to a world of wonder and discovery. Bookshelves cover every edge of the
By Travis Conant At the age of 13 and full of passion, one Windsor musician realized music was something he wanted to pursue full time. Twenty-four-year-old Bobby Sproat, is a singer-songwriter and since his break-out into music in 2010, he
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