‘KUESSIPAN’ wins inaugural prize in Canadian Film category at WIFF

‘KUESSIPAN’ wins inaugural prize in Canadian Film category at WIFF

🕔07:05, 14.Nov 2019

‘KUESSIPAN,’ a film directed by Myriam Verreault, won the inaugural prize in the Canadian Film category at the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF). The prize, with a $10,000 cash reward, was announced Sunday at WIFF’s closing ceremony. According to WIFF,

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Lottery ticket worth almost $250k unclaimed in Windsor

Lottery ticket worth almost $250k unclaimed in Windsor

🕔07:02, 14.Nov 2019

There are about two weeks left for someone in Windsor to claim a Lotto Max lottery ticket worth $248,296. The Lotto Max ticket was sold in Windsor about a year ago and is about to meet its expiration. According to

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Harriet Tubman biopic comes to Chatham

Harriet Tubman biopic comes to Chatham

🕔13:35, 13.Nov 2019

Local residents have rallied together to have a movie about a historical icon shown in a local theatre. Galaxy Cinemas Chatham aired the movie Harriet in theatres starting last Friday. The movie is a biographical film that follows Harriet Tubman

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Windsor-Essex students studying Indigenous literature

Windsor-Essex students studying Indigenous literature

🕔13:33, 13.Nov 2019

Students in Windsor public schools will soon be introduced to more Indigenous artists. The Greater Essex County District School Board is making changes to the Grade 11 literature curriculum to foster a greater understanding of Indigenous culture. Before, literature for

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Stolen vehicle involved in multi-vehicle collision

Stolen vehicle involved in multi-vehicle collision

🕔11:53, 8.Nov 2019

A 29-year-old Windsor man is behind bars after leading police on a foot chase from the scene of a multi-vehicle accident involving a stolen car. On  Nov. 3, police responded to reports of a stolen white Ford Fusion on Banwell

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Ontario elementary teachers vote to strike

Ontario elementary teachers vote to strike

🕔07:10, 5.Nov 2019

Public elementary school teachers and educators in Ontario voted 98 per cent in favor of a strike if necessary, a result their representing union called an “overwhelming” order. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) represent more than 83,000 educators

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Windsor police looking for suspected thief after assault

Windsor police looking for suspected thief after assault

🕔06:57, 5.Nov 2019

The Windsor Police Service Major Crime Branch is looking to identify a male suspect who sexually assaulted a sleeping occupant after breaking into their home. Around 5:00 a.m. on Oct. 24, police said a male suspect entered a residence in

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Scouts Canada teaches concussion safety

Scouts Canada teaches concussion safety

🕔16:53, 28.Oct 2019

Scouts Canada set up camp at the Forest Glade Arena this October to educate the community about concussion safety. Scouts Canada brought their Head Safe initiative to Windsor after stops in Ottawa and Peterborough. The travelling exhibition is meant to

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‘The only thing I knew I had to do was fight’: Coach teaches kids to take a different approach

‘The only thing I knew I had to do was fight’: Coach teaches kids to take a different approach

🕔16:35, 22.Oct 2019

While needing to throw a few punches growing up black in Kentucky, one basketball coach is encouraging youth to find another way and changing how they approach life. Dwane Casey, the former University of Kentucky basketball standout, said the growing up

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Hidden histories: Exploring the real stories of Windsor’s African, Caribbean communities

Hidden histories: Exploring the real stories of Windsor’s African, Caribbean communities

🕔07:17, 21.Oct 2019

Teajai Travis wasn’t sat down as a child and told stories of his family history — instead, he picked up information from his grandmother by listening to her sing.  “A lot of the stories a grandmother would pass down to

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Coyote concerns echo at LaSalle meeting

Coyote concerns echo at LaSalle meeting

🕔07:02, 21.Oct 2019

LaSalle residents voiced concern at a meeting about the safety of their children, pets and livestock following coyote attacks in the area earlier this year.  Officials from the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife, LaSalle police and the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society were present at

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Parental child abduction leads to Canada-wide arrest warrant

Parental child abduction leads to Canada-wide arrest warrant

🕔06:58, 21.Oct 2019

Windsor Police Services has issued a Canada–wide arrest warrant in a parental abduction investigation.  In April 2019, Windsor police launched an investigation into a case involving a 34-year-old man who allegedly abducted his two children ages 5 and 9.  Police

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Decision on new mega-hospital could take months

Decision on new mega-hospital could take months

🕔15:58, 11.Oct 2019

It could be months before a decision is made over the controversial proposed site of Windsor and Essex County’s new mega-hospital.  A three-day hearing by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, sparked by the Citizens for an Accountable Mega-hospital Planning Process (CAMPP) fighting against the

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Sharing stories: Cancer wellness program connects survivors

Sharing stories: Cancer wellness program connects survivors

🕔15:54, 11.Oct 2019

Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) has organized a cancer wellness program for people recovering from and surviving cancer. WRH offered their first of four sessions Thursday for the ‘Renew Cancer Wellness Program,’ which is a chance for patients, caregivers and survivors

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‘Important opportunity’ for young voters at roundtable

‘Important opportunity’ for young voters at roundtable

🕔15:48, 11.Oct 2019

In the days leading up to the federal election, youth voters in Windsor want to learn about the issues. The Windsor Essex Regional Youth Council carried out a federal election round table at Children’s Aid Society building Oct. 9. The

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Students picking up more than grades with environmental efforts

Students picking up more than grades with environmental efforts

🕔13:29, 11.Oct 2019

Students are coming together and pitching in to beautify their community and preserve the planet.  After walking out of classes to support the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 27, students from St. Clair College and the University of Windsor are

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Raptors championship trophy coming to Windsor

Raptors championship trophy coming to Windsor

🕔12:10, 11.Oct 2019

Windsor is one of eight Canadian cities that will receive a visit from Larry O’Brien.  The NBA’s Larry O’Brien championship trophy was awarded to the Toronto Raptors after claiming their first championship in franchise history last June.  The Larry O’Brien

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Hardcastle apologizes for resurfaced video

Hardcastle apologizes for resurfaced video

🕔12:08, 11.Oct 2019

NDP MP incumbent Cheryl Hardcastle has apologized following an audio recording that has resurfaced from 2014. The audio is of a private conversation Hardcastle had with Antonello Di Millo, another 2014 Tecumseh mayoral candidate, following the 2014 municipal election  where

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Transit Windsor’s west-end terminal now open to public 

Transit Windsor’s west-end terminal now open to public 

🕔12:02, 11.Oct 2019

Transit Windsor’s new west-end terminal begins serving the public Friday.  City council approved the location of the new bus terminal, despite concerns from neighbourhood residents and transit users regarding traffic congestion. It is estimated that over 200 buses a day will pass by homes

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Windsor looking to Leader’s Debate for answers, ideas

Windsor looking to Leader’s Debate for answers, ideas

🕔16:52, 7.Oct 2019

As the federal election approaches, MediaPlex News took to the streets to find out what the people of Windsor expect out of Monday’s Leader’s Debate.   “It’s going to be different from what it has in the past. I think

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