by Ken Pashtushyn Volunteers for the 19th annual Windsor International Film Festival were shown over 30 movie trailers in what they call a “Lockdown” period for a couple of hours inside the Capitol Theatre last weekend. “We’ve been doing this for
By Dale Cabuquin She feels the breeze of fresh air against her face and hands as she pedals her way to her destination. Crystal Waddell has no concerns during her bike ride in Detroit as she heads to work at
A quarter per cent increase in the asset management plan levy for the following four years would enhance base funding by around $4.4 million per year and be entirely allocated to residential roads. “The largest kilometer portion of roads
The City of Windsor’s annual winter control fiscal calendar budget is roughly $5.6 million. “The approximate cost for each snowfall is $12 thousand per hour,” said Phong Nguy, the manager of contract maintenance and field services. “We have 21 main
As of April 1st, 2023, Canada’s minimum wage has increased from $15.50 to $16.65 per hour. This is the latest development in the country’s efforts to support its workforce, particularly those who are struggling to make ends meet in the
117 permanent driver barriers were installed as part of its continued effort for safety standards against COVID-19, according to the Transit Windsor Advisory Committee 2022 annual report. The Transit Advisory Committee presented the annual report in the council meeting on
During this month of Ramadan, Muslim women received funds to address employment hurdles. The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) received a $768,000 fund from the Women and Gender Equality (WAGE). The funding will be used for CCMW’s 35-month-long “Addressing
Story by Hailey Goebel In a six to five vote on Monday, Feb. 13, Windsor’s city council agreed to seek a budget report about the new consumption and treatment services site from administration. Ward 6 Coun. Jo-Anne Gignac requested
By Kenneth Pastushyn The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs, accompanied by their handlers, regularly visit St. Clair College throughout the school year. One of these therapy dogs is Angus, an 18-month-old Aussie doodle, which is a mix of a
Ever wonder why you are experiencing spring-like temperatures this winter season? Meteorologist and CTV reporter Gary Archibald said it is due to southerly moist and warm air. “One of the reasons why it’s been so warm is the
By Joelle Brassard City councilman Renaldo Agostino of Ward 3 has proposed some new additions to the outside area of the Downtown Mission to improve the overall quality of the area. New additions include portable washrooms, lighting, fencing and
By Kenneth Pastushyn The silver palace. The movie house. The picture show. These are some of the superlatives Windsor’s poet laureate emeritus Marty Gervais used when he read aloud his ode, “The Best of Times at Capitol Theatre” during the
Gaming for a cause St. Clair Esports Club hosts 24-hour livestream for charity By Melinda De L’eveille & Andy Tworek Gamers are often seen as lazy, introverted and disconnected from society. While some in the general gaming community
For many transgender individuals, changing one’s legal name or gender marker can be a significant headache, something a student-run ID clinic in Windsor hopes to minimize. On Feb. 4, 2023, the Trans ID clinic held its most recent round of
A local artist has created a platform where Black children and youth can share their artwork. Kiki Symoné, a Black artist herself whose artworks depict the everyday life of Black communities, launched the online platform artdealerkids in 2021 on Instagram
By: Dale Cabuquin and Saloni Chauhan Michael Barei was born with cerebral palsy. When he was ten years old, a friend introduced him to sledge hockey. Since then, Barei has been playing para-ice hockey. Now, he wants to spread the
This is not a story about homelessness, addiction, or mental health. It’s a story about pain. Staff at Windsor’s Downtown Mission see it every day in the addicts, the homeless and those struggling with mental health issues. They’ve “burned all
Joe Vecchione set out to make smoothies with his bicycle. What happened next has become one of Windsor’s treasures, delighting patrons of the Farmer’s Market for years. Vecchione, an archeologist, inventor and proud father, said the idea was to start
The Volkswagen of Windsor building on Lauzon Road is reflective of the meticulous and deliberate engineering of the cars inside. Spotless white walls leading to clear glass windows are reflective of the upscale clientele. One person who works in these
By Juhwan Jung • Dec. 08, 2022 • MediaPlex News A charity event organized by the Welcome Center Shelter was held at the Capri Pizza Recreation Complex On Dec. 4th. This charity event had activities such as cookie decorations and
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