There is a link between unemployment and mental health according to local mental health workers. Robert Goulard is a social worker from Windsor with over 29 years of experience. He said he believes unemployment is directly linked to problems
by Taylor Busch New anti-smoking ads are more relevant than people think. The Canadian government’s most recent anti-smoking campaign features smokers who go back to the place they started smoking. In one commercial, a woman returns to her high school
by Casandra Malynowskyj After this year’s record-breaking winter, students are anxious to head to a warmer destination this March break. This winter has been Windsor’s coldest and snowiest in 36 years. According to Environment Canada, Windsor hasn’t had such a
by Chelsea Lefler St. Anne Catholic High School is hosting a health week to promote teen health in their school community. According to recent studies from Statistics Canada, teens are struggling with mental and physical health problems and substance abuse.
by Hailey Trealout For centuries humans have tried to tame nature, tried to predict weather, plowed trees for homes and controlled the levels of the sea with dams. The attraction to the call of the wild has brought newscasts to various
by Sean Previl Amy Gleeson has suffered from severe anxiety, panic disorder and depression for most of her life. She’s only 23 years old. The University of Windsor student said the stigma around mental illnesshas been the most difficult part
by Richard Riosa A climate change expert is warning people to become more informed about climate change and the effects it has on the planet, but few people showed up to hear him speak in Windsor. Jerry Schnoor, co-director of
by Dan Gray The citizens of Windsor and Essex County are dealing with another round of extreme cold caused by an arctic air mass and the polar vortex. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Earth Observatory describes a polar vortex
By Bobby-Jo Keats Cystic Fibrosis Canada and other volunteers hosted a princess-themed event this weekend to increase awareness and raise funds toward finding a cure. Children received the royal treatment at the Fogolar Furlan Club on Saturday during a fundraising
by Jessica Curtis Health officials are warning the public that only a few minutes of exposure to the extreme cold weather could increase their chances of getting hypothermia or frostbite. Medical Officer of Health for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit,
By Sean Previl Hundreds of people are showing their support of Windsor Regional Hospital’s decision to continue thoracic surgery in the city. Residents of Windsor and Essex County gathered at the Vollmer Complex in LaSalle Nov. 12 to voice their
By: Y. Murad Erzinclioglu Senior citizens are being encouraged to re-check their medications. The Canadian Safety Council’s Senior Safety Awareness week runs Nov. 6 to 12. The time is used to raise awareness about life-saving prescription drugs that are potentially
by Shaun Garrity A former prostitute’s speech of survival on the streets causes female members of the audience to cry. A decade ago Natasha Falle was selling her body to anonymous men for money. “We were junkies, sexual deviants, criminals,
Charlie Huynh, left, plays with Noah Butler at The Summit Centre for Preschool Children with Autism in Windsor April 4. (Photo by: Sean Previl) People across the world are raising awareness for autism and Windsor took part in a
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
by Evan Mathias Windsor Regional Hospital has opened a new children’s treatment centre. The Windsor Essex Care For Kids House opened March 1 at the Regional Children’s Centre. The $5.3 million project began in March 2012 and will provide a
by Evan Mathias Windsor has seen a spike of influenza cases this winter season. Last year Windsor only had a handful of cases, whereas this winter season the city has 62 reported cases of influenza. Along with an increase in
This year’s flu vaccine has added ingredients designed to make it more effective, but this year’s flu season is turning out to be one of the worst according to a local doctor. Windsor physician Dr. Nicole St. Amour said the
By Sean Previl The same medication some Windsorites take to help with illness and pain can also be a danger to their health, according to a recent study. A study by Simon Fraser University in British Columbia has revealed prescription
By Jessica Brisebois A new program aimed at keeping the mentally ill out of jail was launched Feb.6 by the Ontario Provincial Police Essex County and the Community Crisis Centre at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital. The Community Outreach and Support Team
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