Last year’s on-street patio program will be in effect again this year, as the City of Windsor has waived the fees associated with opening an outdoor patio for restaurants and bars. On Feb. 22, City Council announced that businesses intended to open curbside
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
Gabriel Riazi (Left) and Cooper Riazi (Right), a couple from Akron, Ohio. Photo by: Liam Mauger A newly revealed pair of accessible Nike shoes raise some questions about just how accessible they really are. The new Nike Go FlyEase model, releasing March 19, is designed
Pet owners never expected their animals to be affected by the legalization of cannabis in Canada. Many people do not properly discard their joint or cigarette butts in public areas. Instead, they are thrown on the ground. Although it may
The funding for mental health services is not enough to meet needs in Windsor, social workers say. Windsor does not have enough resources for the number of mentally ill people needing help. Windsor Regional Hospital has 30 acute beds for psychiatric patients and runs at over 100 per cent capacity, according to some nurses. “Working
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
In this time of isolation, experts are recommending pets to alleviate stress. People in the community are realizing the benefits to having a pet and the results are showing at the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society. “Compared to previous
The government is finalizing new COVID-19 testing requirements for travellers entering Canada across land borders. Since Jan. 7, all travellers were required to provide a negative test result for COVID-19 before boarding a plane. Rebecca Purdy, spokesperson for the Canada
Experts say young people are struggling with living life online and not being able to have the face-to-face interactions that most humans need. In Canada, there is an estimated 1.2 million youth who suffer from a mental illness. Up to 70 per cent of all mental health problems occur
Bell Let’s Talk Day took place on Jan. 28. This day is observed annually to raise awareness about mental health issues and is organized by Bell Canada. The event focuses on four key pillars: Fighting the stigma, improving access to care, supporting world-class research and leading by example in
It has been really difficult for everyone to maintain a balanced diet during this past year. We all have been binge-watching our favourite TV shows and eating a hefty amount of sugar and sodium alongside, without even realizing how harmful
Teachers are reuniting with students as schools reopen this fall. The decision to hold indoor classes was based on meetings organized by the Ministry of Education in the summer. Suggestions were offered on how schools should be re-opened while ensuring the safety of the students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Closings of non-essential services during the Covid-19 crisis is forcing small business owners to use government aid to survive. As the end of emergency shutdown measures remains unclear, business owners continue to face issues like profit losses and overdue rent.
With the recent break of COVID19, health officials are pressing the idea of staying home despite minimal exceptions such as getting fresh air or gathering household essentials. Michelle Marentette is a 51-year-old woman who has stayed in for a month
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhpIM6qYM The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has not only affected the hopes of people but also some of the businesses in Windsor, too. That includes the owner of a local house maintenance business, which is struggling to stay afloat.
The Essex Region Conservation Authority is hosting a free prairie pollinator workshop on March 24. The workshop looks at the restoration of prairie habitat, environmental benefits of native tall grass, planting and establishment techniques as well as maintenance. This workshop
Let’s talk selfies. When the iPhone was released in 2007, Steve Jobs couldn’t have predicted “selfies” becoming the future of smartphone photography. But in 2020, not only has the selfie become the normal platform for self-expression, it has become the
A little funding and research can go a long way to preventing brain injuries and helping those living with them. Anna Jurak, executive director of the Brain Injury Association of Windsor-Essex County, said certain aspects of brain injuries can pose
The Windsor Utilities Commission (WUC) announced that the city’s drinking water system had received the best rating available from Ontario’s Environment Ministry this Wednesday. According to media release, the WUC and ENWIN were evaluated for compliance with regulated water
Windsor Fire and Rescue Services are conducting a carbon monoxide alarm blitz this week. WFRS have partnered with Goodfellows and the Victorian Order of Nurses for their assistance in identifying at-risk residents. The goal of the campaign is to improve
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