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
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
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. 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
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
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
Many couples will not be able to see each other in person for Valentine’s Day this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. For those couples, video calls have become the next best thing. Noah Mosco, a 22-year-old man from Belle River,
The Art Gallery of Windsor is putting its programming online. This year, the AGW will be hosting multiple events online. One of them being Thrive: A Drop-In Arts Programming for Youth which is funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. According to the AGW website, the Ontario
After Windsor Firefighters spend the year preparing, City Council has kicked off Sparky’s annual toy drive. On Nov. 23 Sparky paid a visit to Windsor City Council via zoom. Smiling council members held up brand-new toys to give children who would otherwise be receiving nothing under
Shoes have always been a fashion statement for many people, but, for indigenous people, shoes are also a symbol of cultural pride. Rock Your Mocs is a week-long event where indigenous people can show off their moccasins in any
Last year, I got a chance to attend River Lights festival in Amherstburg. It was a great experience for me and whenever I recall that night, it reminds me those days, when there was not such a thing as ‘COVID’.
Business owners who are looking to profit from Halloween spending during COVID-19 are experiencing mixed results. Nationally, 62 per cent of Canadians have no plans to celebrate the occasion this year. As such, themed attractions have adjusted for new customer spending. Sue Hancock is the manager of Exodus Escape Room which has a Halloween-themed room. She said the
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
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
Demonstrators gathered at the Windsor riverfront to attend the Walk for Regis in support of Black Lives Matter (BLM) last weekend. Supporters met outside The Bistro and lined Riverside Drive Saturday afternoon holding up signs and fists as cars drove
The St. Clair College Men’s Basketball team has qualified for the OCAA Provincial Championship Final 8 tournament for the first time since 2007. The Saints defeated La Cité Saturday night by a score of 91-88. Saints guard David Gomez Jr.
Residents of Windsor’s downtown core came together at A Dog’s Breakfast on Feb. 26 to discuss changes within the community alongside a glimpse of what their future looks like. The Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative is working with the residents to
Windsor-Essex has been celebrating Black History by hosting events around the city to praise these achievements of prominent black figures and give a voice to future leaders. Black History Month is an annual celebration of black figures both past and
On March 12, an event held by WEtech Alliance called Getting Windsor-Essex Ready for the Future of Work and Learning will be held at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts. WEtech Alliance and a group of community partners, Workforce
Local historians and groups working to promote Black history say their efforts are paying off. Windsor-Essex County is part of a growing interest in the subject across North America. Harriet Tubman’s birthplace, located in Dorchester County, Md., drew 100,000 visitors
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