Transition to junior hockey is a difficult one

Transition to junior hockey is a difficult one

🕔13:57, 7.Feb 2014

by Evan Mathias Almost every Canadian hockey player grows up dreaming to play in the NHL, to play hockey at the highest level for their favourite team. For many of these kids that dream will never be achieved, for some

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The Crimson Canuck continues to help those in need

The Crimson Canuck continues to help those in need

🕔12:25, 7.Feb 2014

by Chris Mailloux Windsor’s own super hero is working to help the homeless even outside of Windsor. The persona of the Crimson Canuck was created in October 2011 and is being used to inspire others to get involved in their

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Animals in extreme weather

Animals in extreme weather

🕔14:08, 31.Jan 2014

By Mandy Matthews Whether they’re from the barnyard or the backyard, animals have been suffering through the extreme weather of January 2014. In January, new record low temperatures put Windsor’s 72-year-old record into a deep freeze when Environment Canada reported

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Scarred for life

Scarred for life

🕔11:57, 28.Nov 2013

By Shaun Garrity Although Windsor is often warm in December, the day in 2012 was harsh and cold. The day seemed nothing less than ordinary for Dave Thomas, who was involved in construction work on the new retirement home near

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Gray Matters: A Look at Windsor’s own Tony Gray

Gray Matters: A Look at Windsor’s own Tony Gray

🕔14:49, 22.Nov 2013

By Chris Mailloux Imagine waking up every morning not only knowing that you are your own boss, but being able to work in a field that you’re passionate about. Windsor and Essex County have been the home to very popular

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Controversy within the Olympics

🕔14:48, 22.Nov 2013

By Courtney Turnbull Every four years people from around the world come together for the love of sports, and hope to see their country take home the gold. Whether sitting in front of a big screen stuffing your face with

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How to budget for a charitable event

How to budget for a charitable event

🕔13:13, 8.Nov 2013

  By Richard Riosa Canadian Diabetes Association executives say accuracy and detail are crucial when budgeting for a charitable event. The CDA is a national non-profit organization which operates regional offices supporting diabetes research, education and advocacy to the government.

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Marine shipping on the rebound following 2009 recession

Marine shipping on the rebound following 2009 recession

🕔11:00, 8.Nov 2013

  By Richard Riosa Businesses folded, purchasing power decreased and many families were left homeless. The global recession of 2009 has had a lasting impact on the economy worldwide. Canada’s recession lasted roughly nine months, starting in late 2008 and

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Xbox One and PlayStation 4: the choices of the new generation

Xbox One and PlayStation 4: the choices of the new generation

🕔13:40, 25.Oct 2013

This November marks the release of Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One. Most gamers won’t have a hard time choosing which system to grab because their anticipation keeps them glued to the Internet looking for more information. Others might

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This is Halloween – Then and Now

🕔20:36, 20.Oct 2013

By Jolene Perron Ghosts, goblins and witches, oh my! Halloween is nearly upon us. The festive children’s holiday filled with costumes, candies and junk food. Take away all of those things and what is left? This tradition we have been

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How to make wine one sip at a time

🕔14:02, 18.Oct 2013

  By Gaebrielle Gomes The chill of fall has taken over the sweltering heat of summer, and many Essex County vineyards are harvesting ripened bunches of grapes for wine production.  What goes into the meticulous process of making wine and

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The apocalypse is nigh

🕔13:34, 27.Sep 2013

By Hailey Trealout For several days and nights they stood restlessly, gurgling the toxic fluids that lay in their throats. The boat from Haiti rocked side to side on the water, throwing some off balance as some of the sailors

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A letter from the managing editor

🕔12:12, 12.Apr 2013

As we grow older our perception of time changes. As children time seems to crawl as we wait for our chance to be adults. As adults years seem to tick by at the blink of an eye. This year was

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Egg painting, more than a hobby

Egg painting, more than a hobby

🕔16:12, 25.Mar 2013

By Jolene Perron An Amherstburg resident has taken Easter egg painting to a new level with an old tradition. Margaret Walschots, 62, has decorated eggs for 10 years based on a Ukrainian tradition called Pysanky. The eggs are decorated to

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Theatre used for therapy

Theatre used for therapy

🕔14:48, 1.Mar 2013

By Korey Lalonde Since the early 20th century, therapists and social workers have used drama to help clients with their social and emotional development. Those who study dramatic arts are often familiar with the term “drama therapy.” It is the

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Trotz: Ryan Ellis a ‘special’ player

🕔15:32, 25.Feb 2013

by Rob Benneian The biggest challenge in adjusting to the NHL for Ryan Ellis has been how easy he made junior hockey look. Ellis, 22, was drafted eleventh overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft after

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Musicians prepare for the studio with songwriting program

Musicians prepare for the studio with songwriting program

🕔14:59, 13.Feb 2013

By Tom Morrison It starts with a single note on a single guitar track and then it becomes a map to a full-length song with multiple guitars, a bass, drums and a vocal melody. It’s a tool for songwriting and

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Dogs in Warfare

Dogs in Warfare

🕔14:18, 1.Feb 2013

Monuments across the world depict animals’ role in humanity’s conflicts. They’ve ran next to us during the big hunt and even fought with soldiers in war. Through mine fields, air strikes and fields of barbed wire, creatures from the animal

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Does Church Attendance Make A Difference?

Does Church Attendance Make A Difference?

🕔13:45, 1.Feb 2013

by Alice Hewitt There are eight main reasons why Christians should attend church, victorious.org states. Reasons include that it is an expression of a person’s love for God and that it honour’s the Lord’s Day. According to an article by

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Canadians learning more about Idle No More movement

Canadians learning more about Idle No More movement

🕔16:23, 25.Jan 2013

by James Zimmerman A new poll suggests Canadians remain unsure about ongoing aboriginal efforts to improve the relationship between First Nations and the rest of Canada. The latest Harris-Decima telephone survey found that 40 per cent of participants said they

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