The owner of a new business in the downtown core is lending a hand to help the Downtown Mission. True Fitness owner Luis Mendez said the growing needs of the homeless population in Windsor pushed him to create a fundraising
Businesses, schools and government have all joined together to “Build a Dream” for women and girls in Windsor and Essex County. As part of a celebration for International Day of the Girl, Hackforge Windsor invited females to its community centre
In its 13th year, the Windsor International Film Festival, a nonprofit cultural organization, has gained a reputation for showing and celebrating film from Canada and around the world. “This is the second largest film festival in Canada,” said Ian Wood,
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services wants to continue to keep you and your family safe. Fire Prevention Week activities are taking place Oct. 8 – 14 at the Devonshire Mall. These include a fire extinguisher simulator, fire truck tours, an
Two local men are being praised after spending their Thanksgiving weekend painting over anti-Islamic graffiti. Jon Liedtke and Ahmed Khalifa knew something had to be done when they saw messages of hate spread throughout the city. “There’s no place for
Hand-made things might look worthless to some people, but to those dedicated and enthusiastic crafters, every small work is an exquisite piece of art. Just ask the crafters who were selling their wares for a good cause at the Windsor
St. Clair College students are feeling the effects of an impending strike. The union representing all 24 of Ontario’s public colleges has set Monday, Oct. 16 as the first day a full-scale strike could begin, and students are concerned. “I
It was started 40 years ago by Neal Shine, after a pleasant experience at Falmouth Road Race in Massachusetts. Being the managing director of the Detroit Free Press, he suggested the newspaper sponsor a similar event in Detroit. The participants
Windsor police have received more than $84,000 in grant money from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Service to keep pharmacists in Windsor safe from frequent robberies. There are 150 pharmacists across the region – 100 in Windsor. “The
In a blast from the past, students and the public gathered recently at St. Clair College for the unveiling of its 1997 time capsule, sealed up 20 years ago to the day. The artifacts revealed Oct. 11 included a red
By Kush Mendiratta Mental Illness Awareness Week is a national campaign designed to focus on the reality of mental illness. It was started 25 years ago by Canadian Psychiatric Association, and is now coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental
By Ivy Li Pigs, which calls itself “Canada’s most authentic Pink Floyd tribute” band, is promising to bring an epic and rare treat for Pink Floyd fans here in Windsor. The band will be performing the entire Floyd catalog Oct.
By Ivy Li While Canada celebrates its vibrant cultural mosaic, its immigrants are trying to create a normal life here for themselves. According to Statistics Canada, one in every five people in this country are of a visible minority. That
Downtown Windsor’s Villain Beastro is filled with laughter on a regular basis, ever since it started hosting Comedy Nite Live the first Thursday of every month. The comedy night even attracts performers from across the river, according to Cassie Thornton, an employee
By Laurie Harrison A knife, ski mask, and blanket of darkness – these have become the accessories to the crimes committed by early morning bandits, hitting stores all across the city recently. Windsor police have assembled their own arsenal of
By Sunnio Zeng Each throw may not be the most beautiful, but the arc is there, against the golden autumn sky. “Good shot!” Cheers erupt from the stands as spectators watch the St. Clair College women’s softball team take on
By Ennis Liu Oktoberfest came to Windsor again this October and was held in the beer garden at Heimat Windsor Banquet Centre. This is the second Oktoberfest to be celebrated here. Mayor Drew Dilkens came to show his support and
Many of those international students St. Clair College accepted this fall will want to stay in Canada after their studies and they will be looking to college staff for help. “I have never seen a student who wanting to
Tim Hortons, on Lauzon Road, near McHugh Street, was robbed by a customer Oct. 5 at approximately 2:40 a.m. An employee at the restaurant reported that a male came into Tim Hortons ordered and paid for a drink. Then that
By Angelica Haggert One of the largest shootings in modern U.S. history took place last night in Las Vegas. The Clark County Fire Department confirmed that more than 500 people have been transported to hospitals and more than 50 people
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