The magical gift of volunteering
In the blink of an eye, your life could change forever – especially if you’re one of the one in 12 Canadians who have a rare disease. Szymon Cajmer joined the list of one in 12 when he was diagnosed with a
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DWCC helps create downtown Windsor neighbourhood alliance
Residents of Windsor’s downtown core came together at A Dog’s Breakfast on Feb. 26 to discuss changes within the community alongside a glimpse of what their future looks like. The Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative is working with the residents to
Pope names Detroit church a basilica
Pope Francis honoured St. Anne’s Church in Detroit with the title of Minor Basilica on March 1. This means that the the parish, which is the second-oldest continuously operating Roman Catholic church in the United States, will be one of
Arrest made in convenience store robbery
An arrest has been made following a convenience store robbery that took place on Feb. 24. During the robbery, a male suspect entered a store on the 900 block of Ouellette Avenue with a handgun and demanded money. Through investigation
Increased Sunday bus service is a positive for mall workers
Kayla Rucha is just trying to get by. She works two jobs and more than 40 hours a week to help pay her bills. She’s constantly working long workdays and picking up extra hours of work. To make things more
WESPY Awards a ‘tough job’ every year
The 15th annual Windsor-Essex Sports Person of the Year Awards are coming up and nominations are out in 35 categories. WESPY Awards founder, Domenic Papa said he’s looking forward to this year’s ceremony. “It’s a tough job every year to
Toronto Maple Leafs lose to zamboni driver goalie
Hockey fans are reeling after the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to a Carolina Hurricanes team that was backed by the Toronto Marlies zamboni driver David Ayres. The wild game in Toronto saw both Hurricanes’ goalies leave the ice with injuries
‘A long way to go’: Ron MacLean, Tara Slone on women in sports
Sports is still a male dominated industry, but big names are speaking out to break down barriers. Tara Slone, former singer in the band Joydrop, sits alongside Ron MacLean every Sunday and hosts Hometown Hockey. While she is not the
Ontario announces policy change for nursing degrees
On Feb. 11, the Ontario government made an announcement adapting a policy enabling both colleges and universities the option to provide Bachelor of Nursing (BScN) degrees autonomously. Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities made an announcement regarding the policy change
Windsor violent crime rate lower than previous yearly averages
A 10-hour standoff with Windsor police has brought forward some discussions and concerns about the safety of Windsor. The Windsor Police Service puts out a yearly breakdown of the various crime violations that take place in the city. The crime
Windsor unemployment among the highest in Ontario
Despite a steady unemployment rate of 5.2 per cent in Ontario, Windsor saw a historic high of 8.4 per cent. According to Statistics Canada, after Northern Ontario, Windsor has the highest rate of joblessness in the province for January
Schlegel’s long-term care workers still without contract
Local long-term care workers are still without a contract at Schlegel’s facilities in Windsor. Members of Unifor Local 2458 held a media briefing Monday with details on the break down in negotiations with the employer. Local president Tulio DiPonti said
Windsor Public Library relocates to the heart of Windsor
The Paul Martin Building that was purchased by the City of Windsor becomes the new Windsor Public Library location. The Windsor Public Library Central branch relocates to an 11,000 square-foot library space at the Paul Martin Building on Mon.
Groundhogs almost unanimous for an early spring
Sunday was a day of symbolic fortune telling on Canadian minds, and not just who would win the Superbowl. Since 1887, Feb. 2 has been a day where meteorology has fallen on the shoulders of humanity’s little furred friends —
Betting against all odds
A decade of work later, NDP Member of Parliament Brian Masse thinks he might be close to getting single-sports betting legalized in Canada. Canadian cities lose out on millions of dollars when illegal betting takes place during major sporting events,
After 3.5 years, Brexit goes through
After almost half a century, Britain has decided to leave the European Union. The group of 28 member countries has become 27. Britons in 2016 voted 52 per cent in favour of leaving in a referendum, that lead to negotiations
Amherstburg Admirals’ Meloche in tight race for scoring title
This year’s Junior C scoring title in the Bill Stobbs division is far from decided when it comes to local hockey. With only four games remaining in the regular season, there is a three-way tie for first place with 23 goals. In addition,
Firearms, ammunition stolen from local store
The Windsor Police Service Property Crimes Unit is looking for help to identify a male suspect after a local store was robbed of firearms and ammunition. Following an investigation, police have determined two firearms and ammunition were taken during a
NBA icon Kobe Bryant and daughter die in helicopter crash
Basketball icon Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, California on Sunday morning. Bryant, who won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, was 41. According Alex Villanueva, the Los Angeles County Sheriff, nine lives were lost —
JLo, Shakira ready to entertain at Super Bowl 54
The stage is set for Super Bowl 54. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will square off for a chance to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy on Feb. 2. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes helped lead the Chiefs to their
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