Gaming for a cause St. Clair Esports Club hosts 24-hour livestream for charity By Melinda De L’eveille & Andy Tworek Gamers are often seen as lazy, introverted and disconnected from society. While some in the general gaming community
For many transgender individuals, changing one’s legal name or gender marker can be a significant headache, something a student-run ID clinic in Windsor hopes to minimize. On Feb. 4, 2023, the Trans ID clinic held its most recent round of
Mackenzie Caradonna is a 23 years-old college student at St. Clair with cerebral palsy. Around 2019, when Caradonna was 18 and near to finishing high school. Just like any other teenager she was focusing on her schoolwork. But slowing Mackenzie started
Rupinder Kaur came to Canada in 2018 her warm beige skin shining bright in the sunlight ready for a new challenge with the goal of climbing the ladder of success. It was life as usual for Kaur who made her
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 Volkswagen of Windsor building on Lauzon Road is reflective of the meticulous and deliberate engineering of the cars inside. Spotless white walls leading to clear glass windows are reflective of the upscale clientele. One person who works in these
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for those struggling with seasonal affective disorder. “Basically, it’s light therapy, talk therapy or drug therapy,” said Tim Baxter, counselor at Crossroads Centre for Personal Empowerment. “Those are the three main
As shortages across Canada continue for pain medications for children, parents are having concerns heading into the winter season. Dunya Aziz, a mother of two from Windsor, said it is the worst-case scenario for there to be these shortages during
The fall months are hectic in many community shelters around Windsor-Essex, according to volunteers. Harsh, below-freezing temperatures during the winter make it nearly impossible for someone without proper shelter to survive outdoors. Shelters all over the county are preparing themselves
A local resident of Windsor was walking his dog on Ouellette Avenue when he tripped on asphalt two years ago. “I fell into the road, banged my head and broke my glasses,” Wayne Tennant said. He was 73 when the
Many Canadian parents are concerned they will not be able find pain medication if their child gets sick. Canadian pharmacies have been experiencing a shortage in children’s antibiotics, pain relief, allergy and cold medication, which can make it difficult for
The Hockey for Hospice tournament is taking place from Dec. 27 to 29, 2022. According to the Hockey for Hospice website, more than 2,000 hockey players between the ages of four and 14 participate. This will be the 26th annual
Students at postsecondary schools have other challenges besides passing class. “I’d say the biggest challenge to my mental health as a student is probably burnout,” said Hailee Wilson, who is currently studying to become a social worker at the University
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
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
What I learned from hitting rock bottom Fear of the unknown can be a crutch that holds an individual back. But for Brian Jacques, his leap of faith came with a significant risk that would have been daunting to handle
After months of working from home, some people have found they are weighing in heavier than before multiple lockdowns began in March 2020. Last December, the province entered a second major lockdown where most places of recreation as well
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
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
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