Farmers Educate Residents on Food
If you ask Donna Rivard, it appears the roots of Open Farms Day are taking hold. Rivard’s Hawksview Honey, located in Harrow, was one of eight farms participating in the event to show what it takes to make anything
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Spitfires promote Bomber’s birthday and local businesses
Windsor Spitfires mascots Bomber, Spike and Ace made an appearance at the What’s Poppin’ Popcorn Factory last Saturday, interacting with customers and promoting Spitfires Mix popcorn. On the next day, What’s Poppin’ presented a generous cheque for $2,000 to the Windsor
Female entrepreneurs are kickstarting their careers
Sarah Haefling, the founder of Elevate Podcast Co. and host of Made it Happen Podcast, is offering advice to future entrepreneurs – chase your dreams and go for it. Haefling is one of the many guest speakers involved in the
Rock Your Socks Walk raises awareness for Down Syndrome
Adults and children with wacky socks and big smiles gathered at Bert Weeks Memorial Park for the Rock Your Socks Walk last weekend to raise awareness for Down Syndrome. Participants walked from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March
A Dragon in Windsor
St. Clair College’s Student Representative Council held a night with Arlene Dickinson March 10 at the Chrysler Theatre. Dickinson is the General Partner of District Ventures Capital, which is a venture capital fund focused on helping the market, fund as
What is Heritage week in Ontario?
Windsorites are starting to learn about Heritage Week, the history of Windsor and how it affects them. Sophia Hinch, the Education & Public Programs Coordinator with the Art Gallery of Windsor, said we think of the well-known things around here,
Remembering Black History Month in Windsor
Windsor is celebrating Black History Month and the city’s critical role in the Underground Railroad Movement. During the month of February, we look back and understand the history of Black descendants in our community. Irene Moore Davis, president of the
Paczki Day 2022
Windsorites are lining up out the door at local bakeries eager to purchase paczkis, traditional Polish baked goods. Steimar Bread, an Italian bakery in Windsor, has been serving baked goods since 1959. While paczkis are a hallmark of Polish culture,
Fresh-baked charity opens the door to new bakery
A Windsor bakery is busy preparing for their opening day by donating bread to Windsorites in need. Cobs Bread has donated about $5,000 worth of baked goods for every day they have trained their bakers. In preparation for their grand
Windsorites celebrate Super Bowl
Local restaurants and bars celebrating successful Super Bowl LVI events despite only being able to host up to 50 per cent capacity. Some restaurants were going big this year considering last year’s Super Bowl was during a lockdown. Colleen Kelly, manager
Eased provincial restrictions allow restaurant owners to open to 50 per cent capacity
On Jan. 20, Premier Doug Ford announced that indoor dining would resume with a 50 per cent capacity limit. Earlier this year, the province implemented restrictions on businesses due to a spike in Omicron cases. This included a ban on
Bright Lights shine on cancer survivors
Windsor City Council has launched a charity drive to support patients recovering from cancer. Launching on Dec. 2, the “YQG Hearts for Hope” campaign is a new addition to Windsor Bright Lights. The event is administered by the City of
Windsor pool player on the rise
The entire room concentrated on the cue ball. A couple of enemy balls tightly guarded the pocket. The player stooped over the table with his cue loaded. Having trialled every scenario in his mind, he chose the only angle –
Toy and food drives are back for another year
It might not be time for the holidays yet, but the season for giving back is here. With Christmas coming up next month, shopping and spending being a big part of the holiday, a few organizations are pitching in to help support those in need of
Frontline workers protest mandatory vaccinations
Protests against Canada’s federal vaccine mandates are coming to a city near you, as frontline workers and business owners rally for their freedom of choice. On Thursday, Oct. 7, a large protest was held outside of Devonshire Mall on Division Road between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Holding signs and standing
St. Clair educator may win at film festival
A documentary produced by a St. Clair College educator may win big. Irene Moore Davis is the manager of continuing education at St. Clair College. She is also an executive producer of The North Was Our Canaan, a documentary chronicling
iMove – virtual fundraising event
The local United Way kept area residents moving this winter with, iMove, a virtual fundraising event for mental health support for youth. iMove kicked off Feb.8 across Windsor-Essex county and focuseds on combining physical activity and mental-health help for children and youth during the pandemic. The event ran until
Teachers and parents team up to keep their kids in shape
Teachers and parents team up to keep their kids in shape. It has been a full year since COVID-19 has gripped all aspects of life in Canada, but gym teachers are picking up the pace. Last March, COVID-19 shut down
Annual walk held alternatively this year
Last Saturday was virtually the Coldest Night of the Year. The Coldest Night of the Year is a COVID-safe, family-friendly walk held to raise money for charities serving people experiencing homelessness, hurt and hunger. Usually, walkers gather en masse at a designated location, but social
Chapmans Canada makes it easier to distribute vaccines
Windsor residents can feel at ease about Vaccine rollout thanks to Chapmans ice cream. The Windsor Essex County Health Unit received a gift from Chapmans Canada this week, an industrial sized freezer. The Government of Ontario has developed a three
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