Bringing home the JUNO
Local teen and her band have just been nominated for a JUNO award. Windsor has been the source of many awards but now may have another one to add to the list. Windsor teen Krisalyn Bell has just received a
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Flowers, chocolates and financial consequences
Lovers of all ages may be indulging more than usual on this romantic day, but they do not have to spend much to demonstrate their love for someone. Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day. This day has been celebrated for over
Recognition of Black history rising
Local historians and groups working to promote Black history say their efforts are paying off. Windsor-Essex County is part of a growing interest in the subject across North America. Harriet Tubman’s birthplace, located in Dorchester County, Md., drew 100,000 visitors
Giving bullied victims a brighter future through sport
Children who have been bullied many times often lose their confidence, but experts say engaging in a sport can help and support in rebuilding it. Many people have experienced bullying which has affected them either physically or emotionally and weakened
The Underground Railroad Quilt Freedom Movement
What once stood as a secret code to escape now stands as a tribute to the Underground Railroad Quilt freedom movement because of the work of local teens. In the ongoing Black History Month celebration, young people in the
Are teenagers putting their lives in risk?
A new report from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health indicates that the use of steroids among teenagers is growing every year. According to CAMH, steroid use among teenagers had increased from 0.6 to 1.2 per cent between 2004
Art Battle Windsor
Spectators came out to watch artists in a paint marathon: Art Battle at the Walkerville Brewery on Feb. 11. A total of six artists competed in each round, cheered on by more than 100 art fans. Artist Kassandra Heath is
Black history month
A group of local Black youth are reviving their history and want Windsor to know all about their ancestors’ struggles in their an upcoming play. Forty-two young people from Black Kids in Action and the Youth Connection group are
The problem of bedbugs in Windsor
Bedbugs are a growing concern for Windsorites, according to Orkin Canada. Orkin Canada’s annual list for bedbugs 2020 says Windsor is one of the “worst cities” for bed bugs in Canada. The pest professionals’ report found the top three
Feeding Windsor going an extra mile
People who get free meals from Feeding Windsor will now be able to learn to make the meals themselves. The Feeding Windsor program is starting a culinary program to help with the rapid rise of unemployment in the community. According
Theatre brings diverse community
Arts Collective Theatre’s new show is bringing together a diverse group of people to tell what they call a relevant story. Arts Collective Theatre is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the Windsor Essex community through theatre
No school no stress
As the semester hits midterms, stress can lead a person to make rash decisions while trying to balance, school, work, home life and a social life. Sometimes, students figure out their program is not for them. Brittany Brosseau, 24,
Windsor violent crime rate lower than previous yearly averages
A 10-hour standoff with Windsor police has brought forward some discussions and concerns about the safety of Windsor. The Windsor Police Service puts out a yearly breakdown of the various crime violations that take place in the city. The crime
Students Paws for Therapy Dogs
By Donia El-Haddad Mediaplex Examiner In the midst of midterm assignments and exams, St. Clair College is offering a therapeutic solution for its students says Gregory Lowry Mental Health Counsellor and Educator. “Why the therapy dogs? Because its proven just
Windsor officer nominated for 2020 Hero of the Year award
Windsor Const. Bianca Sims has earned a nomination for 2020 Police Services Hero of the Year award. As an officer from the community services branch, Sims has organized police week events for the past few years. She educates the locals,
Windsor print shop destroyed by fire for second time
Windsor fire officials were called to attend a fire at Hogan’s Printing on 1636 Tecumseh Rd. E. Sunday morning. Chief Fire Prevention Officer John Lee said it meets the criteria to call in the Ontario Fire Marshall. “This is a
Supporters of WRYM bundle up for overnight parking lot stay
Last weekend, the Windsor Residence for Young Men (WRYM) bundled up against the freezing temperatures at an industrial parking lot on St. Luke Road, This effort was to raise support for young men who are sometimes forced to spend the
Windsor unemployment among the highest in Ontario
Despite a steady unemployment rate of 5.2 per cent in Ontario, Windsor saw a historic high of 8.4 per cent. According to Statistics Canada, after Northern Ontario, Windsor has the highest rate of joblessness in the province for January
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare celebrates 100th anniversary
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH), formerly known as Grace Hospital, celebrated its centennial anniversary on Saturday. Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor-Tecumseh called the anniversary inspiring. “The stories that were shared and the folks that came together – including
Windsor Muslims honour 2017 mosque shooting victims, want national day of remembrance
Muslims in Windsor commemorated those lost and injured during the 2017 shooting that left six men dead in a Quebec mosque with a remembrance ceremony at the end of January. Since the Quebec City mosque shooting, the National Council of
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