Dog flu still in Windsor
By Sunnio Zeng It’s bringing new meaning to the phrase ‘sick as a dog.’ For the first time in Canada, there are confirmed cases of canine influenza. The Town and Country Animal Clinic said two dogs imported from South Korea
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BANA encourages you to #beyourselfie
By Jillian Toman The local Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association was challenging people to post their most authentic selfie as part of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week campaign. “We’re calling this #beyourselfie 2.0,” said Luciana Rosu-Sieza, BANA’s executive director. This year’s
Wanted man arrested in Windsor
By Harsh Mudhar Windsor police have located a man wanted on Canada-wide arrest warrant for being unlawful. The 30-year-old man was wanted for allegedly breaking parole. He was arrested by the members of the Provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E)
#BeYourSELFie for eating disorder awareness
By Meng Bao Snap a selfie during Eating Disorder Awareness Week this week in Windsor. February 1-7 is Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2018. As an activity during this week, the “Be YourSELFIE” project has been organized by the Bulimia Anorexia
Windsor long-term care home sees resident violence
By Angelica Haggert Cognitive impairment in long-term care residents leads to aggressive behaviour. Violence between residents at long-term care facilities is on the rise province-wide, including in Windsor, according to an investigative story by CBC’s Marketplace. It reported since 2010
Alzheimer’s Society raises money by laughing
By Meng Bao The third annual “LOL-A-THON” was held by the Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex and presented by Seasons Retirement Community on Saturday Jan. 27 at Devonshire Mall. Windsor “laugh yoga” instructor Christopher Lyons led around 30 participants
Turner Syndrome Society hopes to promote awareness; educate, inform
By Angelica Haggert The local group of the Turner Syndrome Society will be on the main campus of St. Clair College this week to promote awareness of the condition. Turner Syndrome is a rare genetic condition that occurs in one
Windsor SOUP awards entrepreneurs
By Todd Shearon “And the award goes to … … Furnish Refurbish.” While some were winning Grammy awards on Sunday night, two young entrepreneurs were taking home top honours at Windsor SOUP. Colton Taylor and Cameron Snively are co-founders of
Post Productions has no DOUBT about their newest theatre show
By March Ren There’s a new theatre company in town – and they’re opening a new show in a new space. At the Shadowbox Theatre, Post Productions will present DOUBT: A PARABLE, the winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the
High number of patients in Windsor Regional Hospital emergency rooms with flu and respiratory problems
By Ioana Iota Multiple surgeries were cancelled at Windsor Regional Hospital during the last week of January as a result of what seems to be one of the worst flu seasons ever. “What we are seeing is a surge in
Windsor’s first cat cafe a huge success
On the heels of Windsor’s first ever cat yoga at a local animal rescue mission came a two-day “PAWp up” cat cafe where people could cuddle a cat while drinking their coffee – and fill out an adoption form. For
That’s how I roll
By Todd Shearon “You’re an outsider.” “You’re not like us.” “You don’t belong.” One of Windsor’s most notable advocates for disability rights, Justin Artale, has spent his whole life being told these things. But Artale does not need a reminder.
Red tape: opening a small business in Windsor has lengthy delays
By Angelica Haggert “It seems particular to Windsor,” says Brent McBride as his phone rings. He checks the display, and then the time. It’s not yet business hours, so he silences the phone. “Very particular to Windsor.” McBride is talking
Feeding others can feed your soul
Sawsan Al-Oudeh fills the shelves of the Divine Mercy Food Bank with donations. She had hoped the plane would be their bridge to a safer life. She never dreamed that stepping onto unfamiliar land would not only liberate her from
Indian Road is reduced to dust in the winds of change
By Dawn Gray “Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change.” ― Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Frankenstein Change. Sometimes it can be sluggish and even quiet. Not this time. On a small street in
Alleged sexual assault in Windsor
A Windsor man has been charged with sexual assault. A woman in her 40s, whose name has not been revealed, said she was touched inappropriately by a male massage therapist. According to a report from the Windsor Police Service, a
Canada-wide warrant issued for Windsor man
The Windsor Police and the Provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad are asking for help from Windsorites. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man named Tristan Henderson-Tymczak, who is serving a sentence for weapons offences, including robbery with
More jobs for Windsor manufacturer
A Windsor automotive trim manufacturer can expect to add 60 new jobs. Lakeside Plastics Ltd. has a federal grant to thank for the expected job creation. Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Bains said a $1-million grant will
Police warn about rental scam
The Windsor Police Service is asking residents to be vigilant about yet another scam active in the community. This kind of scam is called rental scam, and the police have received several complaints about it. Rental scam is when the
University of Windsor Job Fair
The University of Windsor and St. Clair College are partnering up for their 19th annual job fair for students and graduates. The job fair is an opportunity for students to consult in-person with representatives and industry professionals from local, national, and international companies with real job openings. The admission is
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