All About Brazilian Carnival
by Kseniia Semenova Brazilian carnival is one of the most famous and popular of the festivals in the . This year it takes place from Feb. 9-Feb. 17. Because of the population of the country and number of tourists, many
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Photo of the Week: February 16, 2024
Members of the Essex County Chinese Canadian Association participate in a dragon parade throughout Devonshire Mall to celebrate the 2024 Chinese New Year of the Dragon on Sunday, February 11, 2024 in Windsor, Ont. Photo by Ken Pastushyn.
A World Away from Home: The Life of International Students
by Saloni Chauhan Pratha Mathur, an international student, believes that the phrase “success does not come without struggle” is ideal for international students. “Every time you migrate to a different country and leave behind your family, you have to start
Benefits of being bilingual
by Xenia Semenova Why is it beneficial when you speak more than one language? It is never too late to start exercising your brain too. Many cultures speak two languages from birth. Which benefits will it bring them? Their communication
Blitzing across the pond
By Kameron Seguin and Jessie Larouche Back Home With three people in the stands, players change on the sidelines, not a locker room in sight. Players are still arriving just 20 minutes before the game – not in uniform –
Fitness class fundraises for students in need
St. Clair College organized a Holiday Dance Fitness fund-raising event for students facing a food crisis on Nov. 28. The college’s Students Representative Council decided to take the initiative as a complimentary service for students in need of foods, especially
Work limit exceeded for international students
Canada has passed a new law related to work for international students. Until now International Students could work 20 hours per week.https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/work-off-campus.html But new legislation passed by the federal government allows these international students to work full time as long
Remembering Black History Month in Windsor
Windsor is celebrating Black History Month and the city’s critical role in the Underground Railroad Movement. During the month of February, we look back and understand the history of Black descendants in our community. Irene Moore Davis, president of the
Windsor businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day rush
Love is in the air, and that means businesses are stocking up on the top gifts for the holiday. Valentine’s Day is the one designated day a year where everyone around the world takes time to show their love and
Grocery bills rise with inflation rates
Grocery store employees are noticing how the inflation rate increase is affecting Canadians. According to Canada’s Food Price Report, food insecurity will be a big issue for Canadians in 2022 with the food prices rising. Families and grocery store employees
Covid impacts more than vacations
The travel industry has been hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost every country in the world has imposed travel restrictions both nationally and internationally since the spring of 2020. Thousands of leisure trips have been cancelled, but other travel has been affected as well. Simarjeet Kaur, 22, a local college student,
University students protest in Pakistan in favor of online-exams
University students in Pakistan are protesting across the country in favour of online exams. All universities in Pakistan switched to online studies due to COVID-19. In Pakistan, the COVID-19 situation is getting better and under control in comparison to the rest of the world.
Thaipusam – an Indian Tamil festival
The Tamil community gathered at Windsor Hindu Temple on Thursday Jan. 28 to celebrate Thaipusam. This event was organized by the Windsor Tamil community and started at 6:30 in the evening. Due to the pandemic restrictions, a maximum of ten people were allowed at Temple. Sivaram Arumugam is a member of Windsor
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Make History
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made history today when the media declared that Pennsylvania’s electoral votes push them over the 270 mark. Harris is now the first female of colour to become Vice President Elect in American history. Biden and
Low car traffic leads to better air quality
Countries who experience high levels of poor air quality have seen noticeable drops in pollution since the start of the global pandemic. The novel coronavirus has had various impacts around the globe. One of those impacts is strict stay at home orders. These orders halted travel in most countries last spring. More people staying at home is believed to have led to a decrease in air pollution. Less pollution equals better air
Schools re-open during COVID-19
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.
Hundreds attend walk in support of BLM
Demonstrators gathered at the Windsor riverfront to attend the Walk for Regis in support of Black Lives Matter (BLM) last weekend. Supporters met outside The Bistro and lined Riverside Drive Saturday afternoon holding up signs and fists as cars drove
The dark side of elephant sanctuaries
When Sarah Filipowitz, 25, started planning her backpacking trip to Southeast Asia, one of the first activities that turned up in her research pointed her elephant sanctuary. She had heard about the dark side of wildlife tourism in the past
Opportunity surrounds environment-based industries
Local business owners and directors see future growth in environment-based industries. Global clean energy, electric bike and agriculture markets are predicted to be worth $2 to $31 billion in the next two to five years and opportunities are developing for
Harry and Meghan stepping back from royal life
For Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, life on the throne hasn’t been all about the royal treatment, regularly facing media scrutiny and battling the amount of attention they’ve received. On Sunday evening, Prince Harry made his first speech since he
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