City Council Wrap
It’s shaping up to be a busy night at City Hall. For the second time in four months, council will review a report that investigates outsourcing inside caretakers. The original plan to look at outsourcing 100 jobs, was rejected Nov.
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Windsor flexin for Flint
by Fabricio Rivera-Paz A local entrepreneur has found a way to motivate Windsorites to donate water to Flint, Michigan. Owner of Exclusive Fashions Carlos Puckerin, has organized a foundation called The Flex Foundation. The foundation is donating water to Flint,
Plans on building new city hall
by Aaron Agorilla The City of Windsor plans to begin the construction of a new city hall later this year. The design work is near completion and construction is set to begin early May. Project administrator Al-Yassiri says he believes
The Welcome Centre for Women launches Pink Butterfly Campaign
by Dawn Gray Cards in the shape of pink butterflies are showing up across Windsor and Essex County as part of a social media campaign designed to increase awareness and support for local women experiencing poverty and homelessness.
Eating disorder
Anyone in the population can be affected by an eating disorder, according to Health Canada. It was reported those who are most susceptible to the disease experience low self-esteem, depression and anxiety. Genetics may also play a role in
Unemployment is rampant in Windsor but community resources are able to help
Helen Lebert, supervisor of the City of Windsor’s Employment and Training Services, poses in her office on March 4. (Photo by Felicia Patterson) By Felicia Patterson Despite having trouble finding employment, Windsorites can receive help from government funded services. As
Ovarian Cancer Canada has balls, #ladyballs that is
A campaign by Ovarian Cancer Canada has gotten people talking by using the attention grabbing hashtag #ladyballs on social media. Some people who feel the campaign is a little distasteful and unnecessary have taken to Twitter to express their
Spitfires bid for 2017 Memorial Cup
The Windsor Spitfires are preparing to formally present their bid to host the 2017 MasterCard Memorial Cup. Unsuccessful in their previous attempts, the Spitfires lost their chance to host the tournament in 2011 and 2014 as the Canadian Hockey League
Windsor man carries passion into old age
By Aaron Lombardi Even in old age two Windsorites continue to pursue their passion in woodworking. The inside of Adam Anger’s modest Tecumseh home is filled with paintings of ducks flying over marshes in the sun. Walls and shelves hold
Windsor’s finest athletes give back to their community
By Ryan Blevins Windsor’s athletes are giving back to their community through the gift of knowledge. For the third consecutive year, a group of professional football players will set up camp in their hometown of Windsor. The Windsor’s
Legal firearm ownership in Canada
By Kati Panasiuk Blitz Reporter Gun laws in Canada are a questionable topic when it comes to responsible ownership of firearms and whether they are efficient at keeping the public safe. The Liberal Party of Canada has listed their new
Baseball scouting service coming to Windsor
By Dylan Fremlin Local high school baseball players are being given a chance to showcase their talent. A one-day scouting event takes place at Central Park Athletics in Windsor on April 10. Prep Baseball Report is a scouting service that
Shoppers Drug Mart partners with The Hospice to support wellness programs
The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County, through its wellness centre, will be teaming up with 20 local Shoppers Drug Mart franchises thanks to the efforts by two local women. For years Sheila Nayar had been dealing with health issues
Imperfect produce gains popularity as prices rise
Loblaws officials have decided to sell produce usually deemed undesirable. Imperfect produce might be the new money saving trend according to Loblaw officials. Loblaw’s has announced plans to implement selling imperfect produce in all their stores. This means the
Furniture bank
By Alyssa Horrobin Windsorites are collecting furniture for a furniture bank project to help Syrian refugees settling into their new homes. The furniture bank is a project of the We Love Windsor organization, a group of churches in Windsor wanting
Next-generation DNA testing research gets big boost
By Danielle Gagnier The University of Windsor’s DNA water testing research project received a $500,000 grant to fund their research. With the grant coming from the National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada, the money was given to
Rideshares: Convenient, but are they safe?
Windsorites are turning to rideshare services for travelling, despite possible safety concerns. The concept of ridesharing is a spin on carpooling which involves travelling to other cities with people who chip in for the ride. Classified websites such as
Parking Wars
By Iesha Coburn The parking meters in Windsor are in questionable condition according to some college students and people using them downtown. The Commissionaires have been in charge of issuing tickets for the City of Windsor Parking Enforcement since
Windsor Police veteran takes new, historic position
By Aaron Sanders The Windsor Police Service made history with a new position. On Feb. 29, Sgt. Wren Dosant was introduced as the city’s Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment Outreach officer. He is the first person in Windsor to hold
OFSAA Wrestling Championship Weigh-ins
By Dawn Gray and David Dyck Crowds of high-school wrestlers gathered at Tecumseh Vista Academy on Monday for their weight class weigh-ins. In a packed auditorium jammed with hundreds of competitors, parents and coaches, both male and female wrestlers
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