Owners of the former Blind Dog bar on Ouellette Avenue began tearing down their establishment this week. The city of Windsor reviewed and approved the demolition of the downtown landmark. Late last week, the building was sectioned off for construction
Mamo Burger Bar is extending its reach outside the Rose City. Bubi’s Awesome Eats made its debut on The Food Network five years ago, but now it’s Mamo Burger’s turn. Mamo Burger already pulls in a high volume of traffic
An international hockey tournament is scoring more than just goals. Windsor is playing host to the Canadian Adult Recreational Hockey Association Hockey World Cup from Apr. 3-10. The tournament features more than 2,500 players from 15 different countries.
Windsor has a new chief administrative officer, but he says not much will change in how the city runs. Former chief financial officer and treasurer Onorio Colucci was named CAO in January. His appointment followed Helga Reidel’s decision in December
One Windsor parent has more than 2,000 supporters for her online petition against changing the name of W.F. Herman Secondary School. According to the Greater Essex County District School Board, Herman will become a kindergarten to Grade 12 school
by Denise Pelaccia Struggling students in Windsor have been delighted by news the provincial government will be paying the full cost of their tuition. Finance Minister, Charles Sousa announced free tuition for students from families making
The Downtown Farmer’s Market is on the move again. For the third time in five years the market, operated by the Downtown Residents Association will uproot its operation to change location. The new location on Pelissier Street between University Avenue
Using the tunnel crossing between Windsor and Detroit will become more difficult this May. According to tunnel authority running the transportation link, crews will be renovating the tunnel, focusing mainly on replacing the ceiling. As well a spokesperson for the authority
Teachers and guidance counsellors often play important roles for students. However, according to Greater Essex County District School Board public relations officer Scott Scantlebury they find themselves limited in some areas. According to the Windsor Essex County Health Unit, an
Windsorites have been let in on a secret: a different way to enjoy musical theatre. Known as the Confidential Musical Theatre Project, 27 local actors were brought to the Water’s Edge Event Centre March 5 to present Stephen Sondheim’s Follies.
The Windsor Economic Development Corporation is predicting more jobs for Windsor this year. According to the employment numbers from Statistics Canada, more than 1,500 Windsorites gained employment between December 2015 and January 2016 and the unemployment rate dropped by 0.4
It’s shaping up to be a busy night at City Hall. For the second time in four months, council will review a report that investigates outsourcing inside caretakers. The original plan to look at outsourcing 100 jobs, was rejected Nov.
By Aaron Sanders The Windsor Police Service made history with a new position. On Feb. 29, Sgt. Wren Dosant was introduced as the city’s Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment Outreach officer. He is the first person in Windsor to hold
Windsor’s residents may soon see some beautification, safety or technology upgrades to their neighbourhoods now that $400,000 has been approved and distributed evenly to the 10 wards as of last Monday. The city council meeting, which lasted approximately four hours
The City of Windsor wants you to step outside and rediscover the parks in your neighbourhood. Close to 200 residents attended an open house Feb. 8 at Giovanni Caboto Club to view the $1.5 million plans to upgrade more than
With the rate of air pollution growing, people are trying to do something about environmental concerns. The Ontario government is making electric vehicles more affordable to the public through an incentive program that aims to reduce greenhouse gases and help
There could be inconsistencies in police radar testing, but changes can’t be made unless people contest their traffic tickets. A January report from CBC News claims most police organizations use a tuning fork test in order to test their radar
Nineteen-year-old Morgan Jones may look like your average teenager, but she has a super power… strength. Jones is a second-year student at St. Clair College, enrolled in the Fitness & Health Promotion program. Jones says St. Clair’s SportsPlex has become
After many years of planning, the Windsor Public Library’s Automotive Archives officially opened to the public on Jan. 30. The archive is believed to be the first of its kind for Canada and features more than 5,000 pieces of automotive
Although the Town of Essex has been denied the $2.8 million they requested from the provincial and federal government, council said they still plan to move forward with their basement flooding solutions. The Town of Essex had requested the money
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