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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‘A lot of coffee’ fuels Mark Boscariol 48-Hour FlickFest participants

‘A lot of coffee’ fuels Mark Boscariol 48-Hour FlickFest participants

🕔15:20, 7.Oct 2019

The Mark Boscariol 48-hour FlickFest launched over the weekend, bringing together filmmakers of all skill levels for the two-day challenge. The 48-hour FlickFest  “embodies the courage, passion and determination of filmmaking,” according to the event’s mandate. The competition ran from

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Hundreds run for a cure at 23rd annual breast cancer awareness event

Hundreds run for a cure at 23rd annual breast cancer awareness event

🕔15:05, 7.Oct 2019

A little rain had nothing on Windsor’s breast cancer survivors. The 23rd annual CIBC Run for the Cure breast cancer awareness fundraising event Sunday drew more than 800 people to Windsor’s waterfront despite the gloomy weather. While the event happens

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On-campus advanced voting available at UWindsor, St. Clair

On-campus advanced voting available at UWindsor, St. Clair

🕔14:42, 7.Oct 2019

Students in Windsor can vote in advance, right on campus.  Both St. Clair College and the University of Windsor will offer advanced voting and voter registration options on campus, from Oct. 5 to Oct. 9.   St. Clair College (main campus

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Windsor-West debate at St. Clair College Tuesday

Windsor-West debate at St. Clair College Tuesday

🕔14:33, 7.Oct 2019

Windsor residents have a chance Tuesday to listen to four major party candidates debate each other on issues they think need attention. Candidates running to represent Windsor-West will participate in a debate on the St. Clair College main campus at

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Hopeful federal leaders face off in debate

Hopeful federal leaders face off in debate

🕔14:29, 7.Oct 2019

Hopeful federal leaders will take to the stage tonight for the English language debate which will be play an essential role to Canada’s federal election. The two hours debate is divided into five segments which includes: Affordability.  Environment and energy.

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Windsor Fire urging people to be their own hero with fire rescue plan

Windsor Fire urging people to be their own hero with fire rescue plan

🕔14:26, 7.Oct 2019

It’s Fire Prevention Week in Windsor, and Windsor Fire and Rescue Services (WFRS) are putting a superhero spin on the regular event with the theme of “Not every hero wears a cape.” WFRS wants people to plan and practice their escape routes

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Bookfest goes bilingual for the first time

Bookfest goes bilingual for the first time

🕔19:11, 4.Oct 2019

A Windsor, Ont. festival of books officially kicked off in two languages Oct. 1. For five years Bookfest has had a close partnership with the Francophone community, more so this year than ever. This year Bookfest has a new bilingual

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No school for some Monday if CUPE strikes

No school for some Monday if CUPE strikes

🕔16:38, 4.Oct 2019

CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) announced Wednesday that they will begin a full strike on Monday if an agreement has not been reached. CUPE and the Ontario School Board Council of Unions gave the required five-day notice that all

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The show must go on: Billy Ray to perform without Lil Nas X

The show must go on: Billy Ray to perform without Lil Nas X

🕔16:32, 4.Oct 2019

Fans hoping to see international recording artist and country-rapper Lil Nas X in Windsor will have to wait. Known for his hit song ‘Old Town Road,’ Lil Nas X was set to perform alongside Billy Ray Cyrus at the Colosseum

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Windsor man faces child porngraphy charges

Windsor man faces child porngraphy charges

🕔16:30, 4.Oct 2019

A 61-year-old Windsor man is facing charges following a three-month long investigation.  Windsor Police Service arrested a man Tuesday following an investigation conducted by the Internet Child Exploitation unit, which started in July.  The 61-year-old is facing two counts of

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More nightly closures for Detroit-Windsor Tunnel

More nightly closures for Detroit-Windsor Tunnel

🕔16:28, 4.Oct 2019

Residents looking to cross the border may have to change their routes on a few nights. The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will be closed on four upcoming Thursdays, as the tunnel is winding down on their $22-million renovation project. The closures will

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Flu vaccine shortage delays immunization

Flu vaccine shortage delays immunization

🕔16:23, 4.Oct 2019

It is flu season, but a shortage of flu vaccines is delaying immunization across Canada’s pharmacies. The shortage of vaccines comes just in time for the start of the flu season in October. According to the Public Health Agency of

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Windsor strikes for climate change

Windsor strikes for climate change

🕔09:53, 3.Oct 2019

A sea of worried faces and homemade signs, along with a single speaker is what you would have seen if you made it out to Charles Clark Square Sept. 27. Student walk-outs and business closures in Windsor marked the final

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Spitfires suffer first loss of 2019-2020 season

Spitfires suffer first loss of 2019-2020 season

🕔17:21, 30.Sep 2019

The Windsor Spitfires fell short in their first loss of the season against the Erie Otters on Saturday The Spitfires arrived in Erie following a pair of back-to-back winning games, looking to continue the streak but left with a loss

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Hundreds walk at St. Clair for suicide prevention

Hundreds walk at St. Clair for suicide prevention

🕔17:18, 30.Sep 2019

Hundreds joined together at St. Clair College in support of Suicide Prevention Awareness Week. The fifth annual Suicide Prevention Awareness walk took place Sunday, Sept. 29, at St Clair College. The walk, which is part of an entire week dedicated

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Maxime Bernier brings the people’s party to Windsor

Maxime Bernier brings the people’s party to Windsor

🕔17:15, 30.Sep 2019

People’s Party of Canada (PPC) leader Maxime Bernier is visiting Windsor this week. The leader will be attending a rally at the Ciociaro Club, as well as a barbecue and industry round table. PPC supporters may attend the event and

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Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy

Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy

🕔17:12, 30.Sep 2019

Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy Monday. The retailer announced it will cease operations in 40 countries and closing between 300 and 350 stores, including as many as 178 in the United States. Forever 21 is one of the

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Sarnia shooter arrested by police

Sarnia shooter arrested by police

🕔17:09, 30.Sep 2019

Sarnia police are investigating a report of gunfire from the weekend. Around 9 a.m. Friday, officers responded to calls of a suspicious male who was carrying a firearm. After investigation, the suspect was identified as 25-year-old Brandon Lee Williams, who

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Cottam Fall Fair and Horse Festival successful despite rain

Cottam Fall Fair and Horse Festival successful despite rain

🕔09:58, 27.Sep 2019

Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the Cottam Fall Fair and Horse Festival attendees, who left plenty of footprints at Ridgeview Park Sept. 15. The event’s 57th anniversary was hosted by the Rotary Club of Cottam, celebrating the change in

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