Bicycle safety laws
On Nov. 6, a cyclist was traveling northbound on Dougall and when he came to the intersection of Erie he saw a vehicle. Unable to move in time he slid under the vehicle and was run over by the back
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Investment going into after school
A fraction of over $13 million going towards afterschool programs in Windsor could help out struggling families and their children. The Ontario Government announced Tuesday it will be investing $13.5 million into afterschool programs in Ontario, which could include those
A bad tattoo experience is a permanent one
By Millar Hill The presence of tattoos are becoming more apparent within pop culture. It’s a practice that crosses social boundaries among all groups of people. Research has shown tattoos were once seen as a form of deviance
Farmers keep it Fresh
The season may be changing but the veggies are still fresh The University of Windsor is holding its farmer’s market until Nov 5. At the market are sold fresh vegetables, and environmentally friendly products. The event was started three years
An opportunity to express themselves
The Windsor Express are preparing for what they hope to be an exhibition game of historic proportions. On Nov. 5, the Windsor Express will make NBLC history as they become the first team in the league to play
St. Clair Representative Council promotes mental health and wellness
Other than leaves, grade point average and mental health of students also fall in autumn. It’s something the St. Clair College student representative council understands and is trying to deal with. According to SRC President Miranda Underwood, you can’t have
College candidate debate tells why students should be voting
A federal debate held by St. Clair College brought in candidates from four of the five political parties in the running. Students from the college’s Journalism and Media Convergence programs opened the night by asking the candidates the main theme
Mission now open 24 hours
Since the early 70s the mission has been offering basic necessities for anyone who is in need of assistance. As of Oct. 8, the shelter on 664 Victoria Ave. offers a third meal of the day and its services
Tattoo artist uses pain to connect with others
A History of Addiction For one local tattoo artist there is more to each session than the needle hitting the skin and the ink settling in. Dan Lessard is an artist from Tecumseh who specializes with tattoo and air brush
Cocaine cut destroys Windsor woman’s body
Experimenting turns to much more A decade ago, she had bleach-blond hair, a fit body and like most twenty-year-olds, enjoyed the party scene. Now she’s in a wheel-chair, with one leg missing from what doctors believe is an unusual complication.
Given Justice
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Carbon Monoxide fines to be handed out for no alarm
By Mandy Matthews Ontarians will be fined $235 if they do not have a working carbon monoxide alarm inside their home by Wednesday. The new law is not being enforced until Wednesday because it was given a six month grace
Benefits of self-filed tax returns
Evan Mathias The federal income tax return deadline of Apr. 30 is right around the corner, which means tax centres and accounting firms around Windsor will be busy filing clients returns. While some choose to file by themselves, many hire
Rising water levels good for society, frightens boaters
By Mandy Matthews A windy day for the average downtown business person usually means a bad hair day, but during this time of year it means danger for some. As the ice begins to melt and break, high winds
High-profile crimes
by Evan Mathias A pair of murders, stabbings, breaks and enters and most recently a shooting that sent two people to hospital. Windsor has seen its fair share of high profile crimes in recent weeks. The Major Crimes
Top football quarterback joins Lancers
By Mandy Matthews A Caledonian football player is taking his chance at the University of Windsor. Since Liam Putt was 15 years old, he knew he would be attending an Ontario University. He earned a $10, 000 scholarship after winning
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu growing in Windsor
by Evan Mathias Martial Arts. A broad umbrella, which many different disciplines fall under, the most widely practiced being Karate. However, a different martial art is on the rise. A non-contact discipline, focused on grappling, body control and
StudentCampus app make St. Clair College students “h-appy”
By Mandy Matthews Desks and chairs fill the room as a white glow lights the face of one lone student. The hum of running computer monitors travels through the air, only disrupted by non-sequential clicks of a mouse. As
Adie Knox avoids getting benched this season
By Chris Mailloux Every year during winter time most windsorites are concerned with the ice on the ground but there has been another type of ice on their minds lately. The possibility of closing down the ice rink at Adie
Windsor Water World to remain open
by Evan Mathias Windsor City Council has decided to keep Windsor Water World open until June to give time to groups using the facility to find a new home. Despite administrations recommendation to close the facility council voted
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