Volunteers tied bundles of warmth to trees and poles in downtown Windsor. On Dec. 3, between War Memorial Square and All Saints Anglican Church, scarves, gloves and hats were bundled and left out for those in need at the first
“There was, quite literally, nowhere for people to go.” You can’t mistake the passion of Tamara Kowalska, who founded the Windsor Youth Centre six years ago after seeing at-risk youth slipping through the cracks. Now, Kowalska has created a 13-part
The second annual WEtech awards were held Nov. 29 at St. Clair College. The evening consisted of the Nerd Olympics and the Tech Awards, normally separate events but combined this year. The Tech Awards, “powered” by Ontario Centres of Excellence,
While many hobbyists profit from their crafts, Gabby Wilkinson has spent a better part of her young life finding ways to support our community’s most vulnerable. It all started with difficulties in math and distinguishing colours. To help her understand
An average of 25 people have come through the doors of the Windsor Homes Coalition every day this year, according to the organization that provides affordable housing and services to the downtown core. As of Nov. 30, that was 8,500
Potato Fest, the annual local celebration of that tasty tuber, will come at St. Clair College again Tuesday, Dec. 5. “Going to St. Clair College was the best thing ever because we work with students there and they do a
Federal New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh was in Windsor Friday to tour downtown businesses. He stopped by Dr. Disc Records during lunchtime, to talk about his goals and his interest in music. “I am doing a tour
University students and the general public will have to wait until the new year to see inside Windsor’s old Armouries, which has been converted into the School of Creative Arts. The University of Windsor has postponed the opening to make
Music Windsor-Essex and Art Council Windsor Region hosted “Songwriters Circle with Krief” at The Beer Exchange on Nov. 29. “We encourage all sorts of musicians to come out to events like this and future events that we’re hosting to be
The holiday season is upon us and children are busy making those long and expensive wish lists. Credit card companies across the land are rubbing their hands together knowing that emotions can sometimes override financial responsibility when it comes to
Job fairs continue to be popular in Windsor, connecting employers, employees and job seekers. They also give new graduates a great chance to figure out their next steps. Accu-Staff, a local recruitment agency, recently held a job fair at the
This Black Friday, customers to Windsor’s Devonshire Mall were welcomed with discounts from 25 to 75 per cent in most stores. Bright and early – at 7 a.m. – the mall kicked off its campaign, an answer to the larger
Santa Claus is always the star of every Christmas parade, but this year there was another heavy hitter on deck. This year’s Winterfest Grand Marshall Ernie Whitt led a holiday parade down Ouellette Avenue as part of the DWBIA’s sixth
The local super group The S’Aints are at it again as it’s set to perform for a Christmas concert presented by St. Clair College and Caesars Windsor. The concert Dec. 22 at the Colosseum will feature Christmas songs from The
Ontario workers will see an increase in their minimum wage to $14 per hour starting Jan. 1. The move is part of legislation – the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act – that seeks to bring more job security to workers
The gift of love is at the centre of play being performed by the Upper Stage Theatre this holiday season. The Gift of the Magi, a play that was adapted for stage by Jon Jory, tells the story of Della
There’s at least one charity hoping Windsor shoppers will pause during the spending sprees to help others who are less fortunate. The Windsor-Essex branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association is kicking off its Light the Way campaign this week
Windsor citizens can look forward to $1.5-million worth of lights going up at Jackson Park. It’s a controversial legacy project that Mayor Drew Dilkens hopes will leave people wowed. The mayor scaled back the cost from $3-million after complaints from
During the festive season, people love to gather and socialize. Over the past eight years, the Essex Centre Business Improvement Association (BIA) has organized a gathering to make the experience better in that community. This year, it is partnering with
During the holiday season, people tend to shop a lot for friends, family and or themselves – much more than during any other time of the year. And thieves know it. The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police have endorsed
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