Ghost walk
by Hailey Trealout People wanting to learn about ghosts took part in the fourth annual Ghost Walk held in the Navy Yard in Amherstburg during every weekend in October. The event was created through a partnership of local actor
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Windsor’s law enforcers sport red laces for charity
by Maureen Mariampillai Windsor law enforcement officers were sporting red shoe laces to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the first Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics campaign Oct. 25. Chief Al Frederick of Windsor Police Service has been involved
BCW invades St. Clair College
By Maciejka Gorzelnik The smell of blood and sweat was in the air at the St. Clair College gymnasium Oct. 20 as approximately 800 wrestling fans gathered to watch Border City Wrestling action. The bell rang to start the first
Regaining CNTRL
By Maciejka Gorzelnik Technology is rapidly advancing in the music world and some DJs say it is difficult to keep up. According to Indiana University School of Music professor Jeffery Hass’s Electronic Music Historical Overview, electronic music began in 1902
Beatles Brunch
by Rob Benneian It has been nearly 50 years since The Beatles first crooned Love Me Do, but patrons can still hear their classic tunes at a local pub while they chow down on some English-style grub. The Manchester Pub
Cineplex Odeon hosts Community Day
by Kirsti Ridsdale Face painting, balloon animals and free movies were part of the Cineplex Odeon’s annual Community Day to raise money for sick children. The proceeds are being donated to Starlight Children’s Foundation. Doors opened at 8:30 a.m, movies started
Business owners divided on World Series banners
by Chris Richards Downtown Windsor business owners are having mixed opinions about the city’s recent decision to invest thousands of dollars in decorating for the World Series. Windsor City Council approved the purchase of 50 World Series banners Oct. 22.
Films announced for WIFF
by Tom Morrison Organizers of the Windsor International Film Festival will be opening the event a day earlier this year to accommodate for the closing of Palace Cinemas. Now in its eighth year, the festival will feature 52 films solely
George and Alice’s Place
by Rob Benneian You join a family when you walk into George and Alice’s. A spread fitting of an informal gathering of relatives is casually arranged towards the rear of the room. You must navigate a sea of happy people
48 Hour FlickFest challenges local filmmakers
by Marissa DeBortoli Amateur and professional filmmakers gathered at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts to take on the challenge of the 48 Hour FlickFest during the weekend of Oct. 19-21. The FlickFest is an annual film challenge sponsored
Protesting the Funding of Abortion
by Faith Codee Woltz Honking cars, chanting and speeches were heard early Oct. 13 as protesters gathered in front of Essex County’s MPP Taras Natyshak’s office. Homemade posters expressed the protesters’ feelings of having their tax dollars being used to
War of 1812 Documentary
by Hailey Trealout A documentary portraying aspects of the war of 1812 was filmed in Maidstone Oct. 13 with 17 local horses and riders. The Desert Between Us and Them is a non-profit project that started in 2009. It is
B.C. group advocates against costumes
by James Zimmerman A B.C. children’s advocacy group is warning parents of the potential implications that come with wearing sexually-themed costumes this Halloween. The Children of the Street Society is a provincial society and federal charity dedicated to preventing the
Traffic violation leads to fraud breakthrough
By Chris Richards Windsor Police Services hit a breakthrough Oct. 16 in an ongoing fraud investigation. Nabeel Ahmed, 30, of Windsor was charged Oct. 19, with money laundering and fraud over $5,000. Ahmed was stopped for running a red light near Banwell
Nights of the Living Dead
by Maciejka Gorzelnik Moans, grunts and calls for brains echoed through downtown Windsor Oct. 12 when people dressed as zombies filled the streets. According to torontozombiewalk.ca zombie walks originated in Toronto in 2003 and have since spread worldwide regularly drawing
Windsor’s fashion future
by Maciejka Gorzelnik Temperatures outside may be dropping but fashion studios are heating up as designers prepare their spring and summer collections. Toronto Fashion Week runs from Oct. 22-26 and is the pinnacle of Canadian fashion. Louis Vuitton sales representative
Girl power at St. Clair College
by Maciejka Gorzelnik “Optimism is one characteristic that can be learned and mastered and it permeates into every aspect of our lives.” St. Clair College students listened to these words as psychology professor Dr. Andrea Dinardo began her keynote address
Maghnieh receives 90-day pay suspension
by Tom Morrison By a vote of 6-2, Windsor City Council and Mayor Eddie Francis have voted to suspend Coun. Al Maghnieh’s pay for 90 days and keep him off any city committees for the rest of his term. The
Who Says There Are No Jobs In Windsor?
By Alice Hewitt More than 500 people came searching for jobs at the New Canadians’ Centre of Excellence annual Windsor-Essex job day Oct. 17. The event, funded by Employment Ontario, showcased over 100 booths and is designed to provide employment
Connor McDavid worth the price of admission
by Rob Benneian The Otter could hardly draw a breath without first asking for permission. The game plan for the Windsor Spitfires heading into their Oct. 18 match with his Erie Otters was geared specifically towards shutting him down. For
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