Transit Windsor has resumed collecting fares and front-door boarding of passengers. Since May 4, Transit Windsor had been boarding passengers from the rear and allowing fare-free travel in order to lessen the spread of COVID. Transit Windsor announced buses would
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. Windsor marked the first day since the lockdown with zero cases on Oct. 21. However, the number rose to 17 on Tuesday. The total number of cases
Studies show that ages 18 to 24 make up 71 per cent of drivers that check their phone while driving. This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week and people are encouraged to look at lists of tips to be
Many communities across the Great Lakes lie in an environment known to produce the marine phenomenon waterspouts. The warm waters of the Great Lakes can be a good environment for this mesmerizing and destructive weather event. While waterspouts are usually weak and non-destructive, they can sometimes be catastrophic, as
The current atmosphere of tension shared between Canada and the People’s Republic of China have caused concern to some experts. Sino-Canadian relations were strained in December 2018 when Canada extradited Meng Wanzhou, a Chinese national and chief financial officer of Chinese-based telecom giant
Business owners are reporting different experiences in the number of crime cases due to COVID-19. While major and minor offences are still going on, statistics show the percentage of many criminal incidents during COVID-19 has dropped. According to Statistics Canada, the number of criminal incidents from March to June 2020 decreased by 39,753 cases. This is a
Halloween today, for many people, means candy, costumes and decorations. What some people do not know is the religious background behind the holiday. Halloween originated as a Pagan Celtic holiday called Samhain (SOW-wen). The name Halloween came from All Hallows Eve, meaning “all
Dancers and athletes are just some of the people impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. Sports teams and clubs are finding sanitization and social distancing can cause strain on the overall experience of a practice. Before reopening, Rivertown Dance Academy in Amherstburg
Countries who experience high levels of poor air quality have seen noticeable drops in pollution since the start of the global pandemic. The novel coronavirus has had various impacts around the globe. One of those impacts is strict stay at home orders. These orders halted travel in most countries last spring. More people staying at home is believed to have led to a decrease in air pollution. Less pollution equals better air
Teachers are reuniting with students as schools reopen this fall. The decision to hold indoor classes was based on meetings organized by the Ministry of Education in the summer. Suggestions were offered on how schools should be re-opened while ensuring the safety of the students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Windsor’s Adventure Bay promises to make a splash once the province gives managers the go ahead to reopen the family waterpark. The coronavirus pandemic has hit Windsor hard causing numerous businesses to close their doors last spring. Most of these businesses have reopened and some
Owners of new businesses opening after COVID-19 are entering a unique and challenging time. While the pandemic has closed around 158,000 small businesses in Canada alone as of July 2020, new entrepreneurs in Windsor are making the most of it. Delna Buhariwalla and Trishauna Linton are owners of Cook Up Inc., a food business incubator that helps women start their own food-based businesses. Both Buhariwalla and Linton
COVID-19 restrictions initially required churches and other houses of worship to hold services online, but since they have been allowed to start holding small gatherings, some churches are experiencing new problems. Although Ontario churches have been allowed to hold services in-person since June 14, they
Performers with a local theatre company are prepared to put on a show this weekend, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, the theatre scene in Windsor-Essex ground to a halt following the emergency orders enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The restrictions
On Thurs. Aug. 13, 2020, the base of the Charlie Brooks Memorial Peace Fountain sits on the Detroit River. The Peace Fountain was out of order, leaving only the dry base. The City of Windsor stated, via Twitter, that “Currently
This weekend Windsor-Essex will experience a heat wave, with temperatures between 33.8C and 35 C, with the humidex closer to 37C. Residents are urged to stay hydrated and cool by drinking plenty of water, wearing light coloured clothing and limiting
The water is on at Jackson Park on Wed. July 15. Most splash pads in the city of Windsor re-opened Mon. July 13 and kids now can enjoy cooling off outdoors after closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Splash pads
By Precious Alasa Religious organizations in Windsor-Essex have been allowed to reopen their places of worship after a lockdown of three months. Ontario premier Doug Ford made the public announcement on June 8 that churches can now reopen at 30
The moon at the peak of the penumbral eclipse. on Sun., July 5, 2020. Just after 1:00 a.m. residents across Windsor-Essex and North America could observe a lunar eclipse known as the penumbral eclipse. This occurs when the Moon passes
Some beachgoers cooling off by Lake Erie at Seacliff Park in Leamington. Summer is here and in full swing. Temperatures for the region will be in the 30sC all week. Across the river, the city of Detroit may break a
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