by Evan Mathias Windsor City Councilors would like to close Ouellette Avenue to all vehicle traffic and turn it into a pedestrian zone, but not everyone thinks it’s a good idea. The idea has been under discussion for a while,
By Jolene Perron Adopting a baby from China is not an easy task, but one Amherstburg couple says it was worth the difficulties. Karen Amicone, 43, and her husband Piero, 44, tried to have a child for one year after
by Sandee Nho The Riverside Public Library will be stopping their programs and services for four days due to renovations. The changes in this branch include re-aligning the location of the staff desks and allowing customers to do self-checkouts. In
By Adam D’Andrea A local man who suffered a gunshot wound is still refusing to cooperate with Windsor Police Services. The 26-year-old man arrived at the Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital emergency room Oct. 17 around 1 a.m. and informed hospital staff
A journalism team at the St. Clair College MediaPlex has won first place over 1,200 competitors in an international competition associated with Crime Stoppers programs around the world. Volunteers from Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers and the St.
The Windsor Police Service welcomed five members to their ranks Nov. 5 with a formal swearing-in ceremony. Constables Steve Rettig, Adam Spinarsky, Ajay Sweet, Elena Djurovic and Andre Marentette were sworn in at the Major F.A. Tilston V.C. Armoury and
by Jay Verspeelt Local firefighters came to city council Nov. 5 with their mascot Sparky the Fire dog to talk about their yearly toy drive. Firefighter John McCrain came to talk about how the yearly toy drive is important to
Windsor is changing the face of its contribution to the auto industry by shifting its manufacturing outlook to one of technological involvement. Mayor Eddie Francis officially welcomed Autodata Solutions and Executive Vice President Chris Wedermann Nov. 5. Autodata Solutions is
The banners which hung in downtown Windsor to celebrate the Detroit Tigers trip to the World Series are coming down. The City of Windsor announced today the banners would be sold first come, first served for $150. The city bought
by Rob Benneian A beard signifies success in hockey. It is tradition for players to grow playoff beards which they won’t shave until their team is eliminated. In November, Canadian Hockey League players will grow their facial hair out for
by Adam D’Andrea Local sports bar owners may be seeing a bit less ice time with customers this winter. The end of the 2012 Major League Baseball season Oct. 28 combined with the ongoing National Hockey League lockout could be
by Brett Hedges The National Basketball League of Canada’s newest franchise’s president hopes his professional basketball team, the Windsor Express, will be a vital part of the Windsor-Essex community. Dartis Willis, president and CEO of the Windsor Express, described how
By Maciejka Gorzelnik St. Clair College students have a new place to call their own in the downtown sector that has been made possible because of a partnership between the college and TD Canada Trust. The former TD Canada Trust
by Sandee Nho The St. Clair College Student Representative Council is giving to those in need while helping to raise students’ awareness of poverty. “Trick or Eat” is the St. Clair’s SRC’s annual food bank fundraiser. People in the community
by Tom Morrison Some Windsorites are getting excited about the announcement of new Star Wars movies starting in 2015 but are concerned the new owners of the franchise will produce too many sequels. Disney has approved a deal to purchase
Windsor Police Service responded to a gun call at 85 Pitt St. E. Nov.1 at approximately 2 p.m. A man allegedly entered the Legal Assistance of Windsor office and pulled out a firearm while arguing with an employee. He left
An icy showdown began Oct. 26 on the ice at the WFCU Centre, but instead of pucks and pads skaters came equipped with costumes and smiles. Thousands of people attended the 2012 Skate Canada International figure skating competition from Oct.
Daylight savings ends Nov. 4 and clocks should be set back by an hour. Windsor Fire and Rescue Services recommend taking the time to change the batteries in your clocks and smoke alarms. Having working fire alarms and an escape
By: Melissa Iarusso and Mamdouh Elchami Fifty-thousand dollars has been raised in support of mental health and complex continuing care. The Do Good Divas held their seventh annual handbag gala Oct. 25 at the Caboto Club in Windsor. Diva Delights:
Nearly 3.8 million children age five to 14 will be out trick-or-treating Oct. 31 and Canadian families are spending enough on candy to give them all “killer sugar highs,” according to Statistics Canada. Canadians are expected to spend about $1.5
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