Nearly $400,000 has been paid to two men who served as Windsor’s Top bureaucrat, according to the province’s latest sunshine list. That was less than what the city’s taxpayers had to pay for two chief administrative officers the year before,
Rents have increased sharply in Windsor over the past few years but a new report says the city actually boosts some of the most affordable rents in Canada. It may not seem like rent in Windsor is affordable, but according
by Saloni Chauhan The soaring cost of housing has captured the attention of both policymakers and the public in Canada. Recent data from a comprehensive survey of 1,000 Canadians, ending in October 2023, highlights the gravity of the situation. The
A quarter per cent increase in the asset management plan levy for the following four years would enhance base funding by around $4.4 million per year and be entirely allocated to residential roads. “The largest kilometer portion of roads
The City of Windsor’s annual winter control fiscal calendar budget is roughly $5.6 million. “The approximate cost for each snowfall is $12 thousand per hour,” said Phong Nguy, the manager of contract maintenance and field services. “We have 21 main
As of April 1st, 2023, Canada’s minimum wage has increased from $15.50 to $16.65 per hour. This is the latest development in the country’s efforts to support its workforce, particularly those who are struggling to make ends meet in the
By Jessie Larouche According to figures released by iGaming Ontario, more than $20 billion in wagers have been placed in online sports gambling. With the convenience of having a sportsbook on an app in your pocket and new betting
During this month of Ramadan, Muslim women received funds to address employment hurdles. The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) received a $768,000 fund from the Women and Gender Equality (WAGE). The funding will be used for CCMW’s 35-month-long “Addressing
Story by Hailey Goebel In a six to five vote on Monday, Feb. 13, Windsor’s city council agreed to seek a budget report about the new consumption and treatment services site from administration. Ward 6 Coun. Jo-Anne Gignac requested
Joe Vecchione set out to make smoothies with his bicycle. What happened next has become one of Windsor’s treasures, delighting patrons of the Farmer’s Market for years. Vecchione, an archeologist, inventor and proud father, said the idea was to start
The economic crisis hit all sectors, including the arts. According to rateinflation.com, commodity prices have increased by 6.9% – and that is making it more expensive to buy materials. According to Art Coordinator Jill Thompson, there is almost always
While students attempt to balance work and school, obstacles arise while searching for jobs, according to a student at St. Clair College. “I don’t have a job right now since I find it tough to acquire one because not many
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Windsor Police budget sees $2M increase as homelessness crisis worsens
👤Melinda de L'Eveille 🕔12:29, 14.Apr 2023Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Windsor’s homeless community has seen considerable growth, a crisis that continues to cost the city millions. According to the city’s 2023 recommended operating budget, one of COVID-19’s estimated impacts on expenditures was an
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