By Miranda Monahan Over the past decade, alleys and walls around Windsor-Essex County have become decorated with large murals, also known as street art. The town of Essex and several communities in Windsor, including Ford City, Riverside, Olde Sandwich Towne
By Cassidy McNea In Ontario, more women than men are receiving their law license, according to a recent survey. The report from Law Society of Ontario shows 54 per cent of lawyer licenses were given to women in 2017. In
Divine Mercy Food Bank also accepts clothes to help those in need. Located at 1074 Wyandotte St. E, Divine Mercy Food Bank is one of five locations in Windsor associated
By Joyce St. Antoine You know that tune that’s been crawling through your head all day? That’s called an earworm. The dictionary definition of an earworm is a catchy song or tune that runs continually through a person’s mind. It
It’s mid-November and the debate begins on which kind of Christmas tree you should purchase. Traditionally, people use real evergreens as their Christmas tree during the holidays. But, artificial trees never change appearance, making them a popular choice too. Both
By Keerthana Veerapandian Thousands of Windsorites wearing poppies over their hearts gathered solemnly at the downtown Cenotaph Sunday to salute Canadian Veterans, past and present. “This is the most well-attended event I’ve been to at this location in the last
Windsor’s Sikh community came together in a celebration of light to mark Diwali at the Gurdwara Khalsa Prakash Temple in Windsor. Sikhs prayed and ate together and played with Gatka fighting sticks before fireworks lit up the night sky. They
New mother and Windsor musician Crissi Cochrane recently hosted a baby serenade concert at Connections Early Years Center. Inspired by her friends, Cochrane is starting to spread her sultry and soulful brand of music to a younger generation. She said she
By Mirjana Janekovic and Amos Johnson A Walkerville fire that caused more than $1 million in damages started in the rear of a six-plex housing facility, according to the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office. That’s according to the Ontario Fire Marshal, which has
A group of 100 “women who care” and 100 “men who give a damn” opted this year to support The Chasing Hazel Foundation, which raises awareness about Down Syndrome. The philanthropic groups meet every year and hear pitches for funding
Windsor is in for a warmer winter this year thanks to El Nino, says a senior climatologist with Environment Canada. “This will be an El Nino year. It means a milder than normal winter,” David Phillips told The Windsor Star.
A Drouillard Road printing shop devastated by a half-million dollar fire three weeks ago reopened Thursday in a temporary location. Hogan’s Printing has set up shop at 1636 Tecumseh Road East, between Windemere and Lincoln Roads, thanks to the generosity
“Freedom should never be taken for granted.” —–Nelson Mandela. Canadians will wear a red poppy, listen to bells toll and reflect during two minutes of silence 11 a.m. Sunday to recognize Veterans who sacrificed so much for our freedom. Remembrance Day is a day to reflect
The Federal government is spending $86 million to beef up security at Canadian borders and crack down on gun violence. The RCMP will receive $34.5 million of the funding announced Thursday and the Canada Border Services Agency will receive $51.5
By Manvir Kaur A proper diet during the holiday season has become an important subject in staying healthy. During the holidays, people are celebrating by organizing parties and get-togethers with friends and family. It is easy to forget about personal
By Eleanor Dhillon Windsor has launched a mock overdose prevention site to help raise awareness about the rising number of opioid related deaths in the city. The site was launched at the beginning of August 2018, and was originally set
By Maxwell de Liberato Canada is a long-time major trading partner with the U.S. and this long-standing relationship has had more ups than downs over the years. With the U.S. midterms over it leaves Canadians wondering where the relationship is
By Alayna Raja While dogs can make amazing companions, there are concerns with giving them away as gifts. The Windsor Humane Society has noticed pets being given away as gifts are being returned to them. According to the Windsor Humane
By Marco Rovere A class-action suit filed in Ottawa has increased concerns in Windsor over services provided to those with mental disabilities over the age of 18. In Ontario, laws and services for the mentally disabled change from the time
The dean of education at the University of Windsor said mandatory math tests for new educators proposed by the Ford government is a political strategy. The math proficiency test is part of a bill called the Safe and Supportive Classrooms
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