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Nigerian Afrosoul in the heart of Windsor

Nigerian Afrosoul in the heart of Windsor

🕔13:23, 27.Nov 2020

Recording artist Ayola is breaking ground in Windsor’s music scene with the release of his debut EP “Scum” on Nov. 20.  Nigerian–born Ayola, whose legal name is Abdullah Abubakre, said he is excited to get his sound out to the public and said he hopes to share a piece

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Pakistani entrepreneur shares his secret of success

Pakistani entrepreneur shares his secret of success

🕔11:50, 26.Nov 2020

Syed Dawood, 30, is an entrepreneur, coach and trainer at Pakistan’s most elite gym, Kinetix. It is situated in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. He started his career as a professional athlete, but ended up as an entrepreneur and gym

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Shots fired at Pelissier home

Shots fired at Pelissier home

🕔23:43, 25.Nov 2020

.A shooting on Pelissier street left residents of a downtown neighbourhood feeling uneasy last month. Shots were fired into a home in the 1500 block of Pelissier at 2 a.m. on Oct. 23. Police believe a revenge plot was the

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Roll for Charity

Roll for Charity

🕔11:32, 24.Nov 2020

Local theatre company, Tall Tale Theatre Co. hosted their 2020 Building Blocks fundraiser on the eve before Windsor’s Covid-19 lockdown in March, before anyone knew just how long or just how serious this pandemic would be. With a full schedule

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Windsor charity feeds thousands in community 

Windsor charity feeds thousands in community 

🕔17:47, 23.Nov 2020

With the use of foodbanks on the rise across Canada, volunteers at Feeding Windsor have stepped up to fill a much-needed hole in both the hearts and bellies of people in Windsor-Essex County.   Feeding Windsor has fed approximately 180,000 hungry people from Essex County and their various animals in 2019 alone.  Their current

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Years of Cheer

🕔22:32, 20.Nov 2020

North Star Cheer is Windsor’s only cheer team, open since 2006.  Owned and coach by Cheri McCurdy-Ducre and Linda McCurdy, they not only teach cheerleading but also teamwork and dedication, according to their website.   Even the name has a story.  “I considered a number of

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A better future for refugees

A better future for refugees

🕔15:08, 20.Nov 2020

Many Canadians realize how great life can be in Canada, but some refugees say it is a struggle with hardships paving the way to a better future.   The Immigration Act of 1976 gave refugees a distinct status for those fleeing poverty, war, gangs, persecution and other types of hardships. The act defined

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Hockey is coming back

🕔09:44, 17.Nov 2020

After almost two months of watching old hockey games on TV, the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League is returning to action. The GOJHL announced hockey season will restart Dec. 2, but the teams are already planning controlled scrimmages to work

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Tips to Survive Online Courses

🕔00:18, 16.Nov 2020

As the school year continues, students are becoming more accustomed to learning virtually.  However, it is still difficult to keep up with everything that is happening as the semester comes to a close. The following are a few basic tips

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Celebrate the holidays in Amherstburg

Celebrate the holidays in Amherstburg

🕔00:14, 16.Nov 2020

Come down to Amherstburg to witness the lighting of the town tree and accompanying River Lights festival! Every year, Amherstburg spends thousands to decorate the town to create a dazzling display of holiday-themed lights. These lights span from Toddy Jones

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Drug addiction without treatment can turn the addict into a drug dealer

Drug addiction without treatment can turn the addict into a drug dealer

🕔14:42, 13.Nov 2020

Despite the harmful consequences of abusing drugs, some people still use them frequently — but addicts without treatment and support may become drug dealers, experts say.   When people consume drugs frequently, they can potentially become addicts and this may take them down unhealthy paths if they do not have the required support.  According to the Canadian Drug Crisis

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Cassettes and vinyls overtake digital music

Cassettes and vinyls overtake digital music

🕔14:36, 13.Nov 2020

From vinyls to cassettes, Windsor music lovers are paying to go backwards in technology. Scott Woodall, owner and operator of Vintage and Vinyl in Lasalle, credits the resurgence of cassette tapes to nostalgia evoked by contemporary entertainment. “Guardians of the

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Independent bookstores are running business as usual

Independent bookstores are running business as usual

🕔13:48, 13.Nov 2020

Independent bookstore owners in Windsor Essex are pushing through difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic while trying to run their businesses as usual. The pandemic uprooted many lives and businesses to accommodate social distancing and proper health protocols. Many independent

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Windsor honours the fallen in an unconventional way

🕔00:20, 12.Nov 2020

This year, Covid-19 has posed a threat to many of our day to day activities, and holidays have been no exception. However, the City of Windsor has found a way to still honour our veterans on Remembrance Day in a

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Amherstburg collision

🕔01:01, 9.Nov 2020

Patrol officers were called to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of County Road 20 (Front Road North) and Kingsbridge Drive on Wednesday around 5:30 p.m. Upon arriving, officers of the Windsor Police Service Amherstburg Detachment observed the vehicle involved

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Fall 2020 Online Semester

Fall 2020 Online Semester

🕔01:00, 9.Nov 2020

Students in Windsor have started the fall 2020 semester with online learning and on-campus protocols.  Ryan Flannagan, associate vice-president of the student experience at the University of Windsor said there are a lot of tools that the university uses to conduct classes.  “There are a lot of facilities such as Blackboard Collaborate, Microsoft Teams,

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Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek loses battle to pancreatic cancer

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek loses battle to pancreatic cancer

🕔00:53, 9.Nov 2020

Beloved Jeopardy! host, Alex Trebek, died today at age 80. Jeopardy put out a statement on their website saying “He has become one of television’s most enduring and iconic figures, engaging millions of viewers worldwide with his impeccable delivery of

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Preparations for Remembrance Day

Preparations for Remembrance Day

🕔13:55, 6.Nov 2020

A lot has changed for this year‘s Remembrance Day services across Canada because of COVID-19 As Remembrance Day approaches Royal Canadian Legion branches across Canada are adjusting their plans for this year’s observance. Most services are being held online with only a few representatives

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Seven new COVID-19 cases in Windsor Essex to start November

Seven new COVID-19 cases in Windsor Essex to start November

🕔00:15, 2.Nov 2020

On Nov.1, Windsor Essex County Health Unit officials reported seven new COVID-19 cases in Windsor. With these new cases, the current cases in the region are 2,842 reported and 2,711 cases are considered resolved. There are currently 55 active cases

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PHOTO FRIDAY: Severe storms impact the Great Lakes

PHOTO FRIDAY: Severe storms impact the Great Lakes

🕔12:26, 30.Oct 2020

A towering storm cloud in Windsor, Ontario on Friday Oct 23, 2020. Spring-like temperatures last week resulted in severe thunderstorms. A line of storms impacted areas from Michigan to southwest and central Ontario. One of the storms caused a tornado

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