Vipers blank Predators
by Evan Mathias After a slow start, the Lasalle Vipers bounced back to win 4-0 against the Lambton Shores Predators Oct. 17 at the Vollmer Complex. The Vipers were forced to kill off a 5-on-3-penalty early in the first period
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E.C. Row open at Walker Rd.
Windsor Police Service tweeted at 3:50 Oct. 16 that E.C. Row Expressway has been re-opened westbound at Walker Road. The on and off ramps for the expressway had been closed since July 3 due to storm sewer and road rehabilitation
Repurposed TD building opens as student centre
by Richard Dawes Downtown St. Clair College students and a local business owner agree the school’s newly opened student centre is a good example of repurposing an unused building. Now named the TD Centre for Student Success, the once empty
Man’s Best Friend Lives On
by Alice Hewitt Walt Disney Pictures released Frankenweenie on Oct. 5. The film, directed by Tim Burton, tells the tale of a young Victor Frankenstein whose dog Sparky dies in a car accident. A determined scientist at heart, Victor builds
The B&B Solution
by Rob Benneian The weather is getting cooler, but it’s not time to hang the bike up in the garage yet. The City of Windsor wants commuters to try their B & B Solution: Bike and Bus. “The message …
Mudpuppy Gallery hosts their sixth Beat Night
by Hailey Trealout The Mudpuppy Gallery invited people of all ages to the Downtown Expresso Cafe in Amherstburg Sept. 28 to support local performers during their Beat Night. The Mudpuppy Gallery opened in May 2010 as a non-profit organization run
Vehicle strikes tree in parking lot
by Rob Benneian Windsor Police Services were on the scene of a single-vehicle accident in a west Windsor parking lot on the evening of Oct. 7. The accident took place in the parking lot at the southeast corner of the
Bus Fare Increase Proposal
by Jamie Adam Windsorites who take the bus may be looking at increased fares in 2013 due to a proposed cut in the bus company’s budget. Transit Windsor and many other city-funded agencies can expect to have their budgets cut
Windsor Regiment holds parade, awards ceremony
by Hailey Trealout The Windsor Regiment had a parade Oct. 4 for the past commanding officers and regimental sergeant majors followed by distribution of awards and the welcoming of their new honourary Lieutenant Colonel. Honourary Lt.-Col. Donald Hearn had been
New campaign aims to keep students Young and Proud
Windsor youth group Young and Proud are taking their anti-bullying campaign to another level with support from the United Way GenNext Youth Leadership Grant. Young and Proud is a support group developed by the AIDS Committee of Windsor, a registered
Windsor Dance eXperience holds workshop series
by Sean Previl If you want to learn how to dance or manage the backstage, then Windsor Dance eXperience is ready to help. WDX has started a workshop series this month featuring both onstage and backstage sessions. The onstage sessions
CAW accepts deal with Chrysler
by Tom Morrison Chrysler workers have approved a new four-year contract after voting more than 90 per cent to accept it Sept. 30. The agreement is similar to the new Ford and General Motors contracts Canadian Auto Workers agreed to
BREAKING: Spits claim Khokhlachev, waive Bezuch
The Windsor Spitfires have claimed forward Russian Alexander Khokhlachev on re-entry waivers. Khokhlachev left the Spitfires after two seasons in which he put up 145 points to join Spartak Moscow, his father’s team in Russia. As a rookie in the
Fire Prevention Week
by Rob Benneian Windsor Fire and Rescue Services is stressing the importance of having an escape plan in their annual Fire Prevention Week. The awareness campaign is held every October and will take place Oct. 7-13 at locations across the
Windsorites treated to tour of Low-Martin house
Windsor residents were given a treat Sept. 29 in the form of a five-hour window to tour one of Windsor’s most iconic houses. The doors to 2021 Ontario St. – better known as Devonshire Lodge or the Low-Martin house –
Police Concerned Over Social Media by Alice Hewitt
Four officers in the British Police Service were disciplined recently over what they posted on their Twitter accounts. Sarah Giles, posting as “@TopshamPolice” tweeted on Oct. 2, “Thank you for all your support. I was told to close the account
NHL Players help out Spitfires
The NHL lockout may be underway, but some players are still hard at work. Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Wellwood and Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Michael Leighton were at the WFCU Centre Oct. 2, helping the Windsor Spitfires with their on-ice practice.
Hundreds gather to raise awareness about breast cancer
More than 1,400 pink-wearing participants raising money for breast cancer research, education and awareness filled Windsor’s Riverfront Plaza Sept. 30 to take part in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. People came to run or
Operation Impact by Alice Hewitt
The Windsor police service building is photographed on Oct.2, 2012 (PHOTO BY/ALICE HEWITT) Drivers should be expecting a lesson in highway safety Thanksgiving weekend as Operation Impact starts Friday Oct. 5 and runs until Oct 8, encompassing all police
Artificial turf improves play
Tecumseh Vista Academy finished installing their new AstroTurf football field, in August,. More young football teams are playing on artificial turf but many players find it more challenging than grass. It is the second field in Windsor to have artificial
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