Jobin Farms Fire
Jobin Farms (pictured above) is hoping to rebuild after a fire claimed the lives of an estimated amount of over 100 cattle April 18. No people were injured. Neighbours came to gather the surviving dairy cows away from the fire.
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Is it time for amateur athletes to cash in?
To pay student athletes or not to pay student athletes. That is the question. In a society fueled by capitalism, junior and student athletes perform at the top of their abilities to gain entry into the world of professional sports.
Sudanese refugee posed as 16-year-old basketball star
by Michael Hugall On Nov. 22, 2015 the City of Windsor welcomed a 16-year-old Sudanese student, Jonathon Nicola. What was unknown at the time has now come to light after an investigation done by CBSA alleged that Nicola was not a 16-year-old
Local Polish community commemorates Poland’s roots
Holy Trinity Parish was filled with Windsor’s Polish community celebrating the establishment of their country 1050 years ago on April 9. The event featured students with a Polish background reciting poems about their history and appreciation for their native country.
Leaving on a jet plane
By: Naureen Ahmed The 26 annual Gourmet Food & Wine Gala took place April, 8 at the St. Clair College Center for the Arts. All proceeds benefit the tourism and travel, hospitality management and culinary programs at St Clair
Helping rural communities
The Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada are informing others about national and international issues as well as assisting in rural communities . The organization promotes women, families and communities with its goal to empower women to make a difference. The
Keeping the faith for 175 years
Lana Talbot stands in front of Sandwich First Baptist Church, a national historic site. By Felicia Patterson Sandwich First Baptist Church was established to unite and offer aid to refugee blacks in the early 1800s and still provides assistance to
National Beer Day goes international
By Danielle Gagnier Owners of a local brewery are celebrating American National Beer Day. Walkerville Brewery invited Windsorites to the brewery for the release of their Easy Stout 365 beer that was available on tap only on April 7. They
Payday nightmare
By Sreedha Varanasi & Dawn Gray Windsor currently has over 30 institutions that offer payday loans and some Windsorites feel as though the loans offered can easily become a financial trap. A payday loan is an amount of money
School’s out
By Nate Hinckley Windsor Pride is continuing its support for youth with more programs geared toward improving physical and mental health. One of its existing programs, School’s Out, begins as the school year winds down. The program will provide youth
Alleged arsonist awaits trial conclusion
By Aaron Lombardi An Essex man is on trial in Windsor on harassment charges and arson. Russell Bondy, 54, appearing to be in pain, entered the courtroom with a cane and sat behind the glass in the witness box, smiling at a
Fresh location for struggling market
The Downtown Farmer’s Market is on the move again. For the third time in five years the market, operated by the Downtown Residents Association will uproot its operation to change location. The new location on Pelissier Street between University Avenue
Local elementary school donates to Flint
By Allanah Wills Two local elementary school students are giving back in a big way. St. John Vianney Grade 5 students Ella Mauro and Jada Malott, both 11, are hoping to collect 1,000 cases of water to donate to Flint,
Emerge Media Awards
By Lyndi-Colleen Morgan Two members of the Converged Citizen staff have been nominated for awards based on their course work in the journalism program. Ashley Ann Mentley and Naureen Ahmed have been selected as semi-finalists for the Emerge Media Awards. These
Let’s workout at the Y; new YMCA facility construction underway
By Alexandra Latremouille The manager of Windsor-Essex’s YMCA has said construction on the organization’s new facility is well underway. The 40,000 square-foot building, located on the corner of Central Avenue and Grand Marais Road, will include a 25-metre pool, indoor
Car smashes through Starbucks window
By Christian Bouchard A driver has taken the term “drive thru” literally after driving into a Starbucks located in South Windsor. The car went through the front doors of the Starbucks shop located at 3290 Dougall Ave just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday
Meet and greet Syrian refugees in Windsor
Meet and greet dinner for Syrian refugees at Caboto Club. Syrian refugees new to Windsor were treated to a meet and greet dinner at Welcome Home to Windsor held Feb. 20 at the Caboto Club. The event was organized
Windsor Police embrace diversity
A Windsor man is preparing to change the landscape of diversification in Windsor’s police department. Sergeant Wren Dosant was introduced by the Windsor Police Service as their new Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment Outreach Officer during an event at Willistead Manor
Start-ups for start-ups
By Rhiannon Lotze/Converged Citizen Staff The popularity of entrepreneurship is on the rise and many businesses and programs are being developed to help these start-ups be successful. Canada is second in the world in terms of levels of entrepreneurial activity,
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