By: Julianna Bonnett International students are flocking to the Windsor-Essex area. The Windsor-Essex region has seen a population growth of 3,400 international students and newcomers since January, according to Statistics Canada. Since June, as many as 500 people have arrived
Walkin’ 47, a band from Chatham Kent, will be performing hits of the Tragically Hip in a tribute to late singer Gord Downie. Fans of the The Hip can enjoy a musical tribute to the iconic Canadian rock band on
Kids flocked to Windsor’s Chimczuk Museum on a professional development day Friday and took part in crafts and a scavenger hunt. Natalie Mero, an employee at the museum, said the PD day had many Halloween-themed activities for children. “We have
By Yasmina Elasfar The 14th Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) kicks off Monday with a rich offering of 143 films, features, shorts and documentaries. “We are very pleased to present these films, not only for the Windsor audience, but also, in many
By Kenneth Pastushyn Windsor’s roller derby team is looking for new recruits. The Border City Brawlers women’s roller derby team were at the Rock Bottom Bar and Grill on Oct. 19, hoping to recruit more players. Women who were new
By Fabricio Rivera Often over looked by passing travelers, Windsor is a hidden gem. Filled with rich historic landmarks, museums, great entertainment, world class fishing and is also known for its local pizzerias. If you dig deeper, you will see
By Cassidy McNea According to economists, the legalization of cannabis may be creating jobs for people but it is also putting some drug sniffing dogs out of work. The RCMP website shows there are 170 dog teams from the K-9
Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, will be welcoming the diverse community of Windsor this year including Jains, Sikhs, Muslims, Buddhists and Christians on Nov. 24. The festival commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over evil King Ravana more than
By Precious Alasa The Crime rate in Windsor is on the rise. More than 200 more crimes occurred in 2017 compared to 2016. Windsor’s increased crime rate is becoming a concern for the city. According to the Windsor Police Service
By Travis Conant Disney has made several live-action versions of their classic animated movies in the past decade, there are mixed reviews. Walt Disney Studios was created Oct. 16, 1923. The first full-length movie the studio made was Snow White
by Travis Conant Sneak a peek at all things entertainment, see what is new and happening in the entertainment world. In local entertainment, Windsor band Disaster Strike has announced via their Facebook page, they have two new shows in November
By Cody Wall A Windsor Spitfire is preparing and hoping to stand out against Russia in a six-game event. Spitfires’ goaltender Michael DiPietro has been selected to represent Canada in the annual Canada-Russia series across Canada. This is the second
By Madeline Mazak Silence blanketed Dieppe Gardens Saturday morning as a survivor of human trafficking shared her harrowing testimony at Windsor’s first Walk for Freedom. A crowd of 116 walked in a single-file line along Windsor’s riverside to raise awareness of human trafficking. It
By Tamas Miko Residents of Windsor-Essex County join together to raise awareness on a global issue present in the community. Over 100 people from the community participated in the A21 Walk for Freedom event to raise funds and awareness. The
By Tate Harris Officials with NBL of Canada continues to do their part in what has been a group effort to help grow the game of basketball nationally. According to worldatlast.com, basketball is ranked as the seventh most popular sport in
By Lauren O’Brien Farmers in Windsor and Essex County say food banks need to promote healthier eating. Lesley Labbe is the primary farmer at Our Farm Organics, located just outside of Cottam, Ont. As one of Windsor and Essex County’s
By Miranda Monahan Windsorites and visitors can tour the city on foot, through the walking tours Windsor has to offer. Windsor has three walking tours, including the Walkerville Heritage Walking Tour, the Sandwich Heritage Walking Tour and tours of the
By Emma Butler The Little River Corridor has 300 more native trees thanks to TD members and volunteers. On Oct. 20 about 100 people participated in TD’s fall tree planting. TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (FEF) is a national
Police and costume designers are offering tips on how to dress safely and be safe for Halloween. With Halloween coming Oct. 31, families and friends will spend the night wearing costumes and trick-or-treating or taking part in other activities. However,
About 75 full-time jobs and 80 part-time seasonal jobs have been created with the opening of a new Lowe’s store in east Windsor. Lowe’s invested more than $21.6 million to transform the former RONA store at 7350 Catherine Street into
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