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
After losing 6-3 in their last outing Sept. 28, the Windsor Spitfires were back home hoping to get back into the win column this week. Thursday night the Spitfires were on home ice against the top-ranked Ottawa 67’s. The Spitfires
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
A sea of red shirts crashed out of Green Acres Optimist Park to cheers and happy tears. In the red wave were a number of yellow sunflowers — and one bright turquoise cap. That turquoise cap in the sea of
“The report of my death is an exaggeration,” – Mark Twain Over the past decades, technology has been improving at a rapid pace and scale. Each year, a new smartphone gets released with a more powerful battery and camera, and
By Amos Johnson A push by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) to involve police when investigating complaints has drawn applause from animal rights activists who see the move as a step in the right
by Mirjana Janekovic Citizens and councillors met to discuss pedestrian crosswalks as a part of pedestrian safety on the roads. The Environment, Transportation and Public Safety Standing Committee voted in favour of a crossover at Cabana Road and Karen Street
By Amos Johnson An after-school mental math program for children aged 4-13 is opening a new location in Windsor. The UCMAS Abacus Mental Math Program is a globally recognized and scientifically proven after-school program that improves children’s brain development. UCMAS
Amherstburg nurses are expecting competitive change due to the opening of a new clinic. According to Brittany Lewis one of many nurses at the Home Health Care Clinic in Amherstburg, the new clinic being built could be an issue. “It’s
By Pranav Patel The Municipality of Leamington has announced they will soon start an intercommunity bus service. It is receiving $606,000 from the Provincial Ministry of Transportation “Community Transportation Grant Program-– Long-distance Scheduled Intercommunity Bus Service” stream. According to
Essex is on the lookout for young councilors. Councilors in the town of Essex are currently in the process of recruiting younger citizens as they hope to get new ideas that will help the community. The town has put
The opportunities for employment for college students continue to grow. St. Clair College teamed up with the University of Windsor to host Southwestern Ontario’s largest employer and student networking event on Jan. 23 at the St. Clair College Sportsplex. Hundreds
It all starts with the passion to be independent — that’s the justification to embark on the journey of being a problem solver and an innovator, ultimately an entrepreneur. Students who have this kind of ambition set out to figure
By Amos Johnson St. Clair College teamed up with the University of Windsor Wednesday, January 23 to host Southwestern Ontario’s largest employer and student networking event. Hundreds of students from both institutions attended the 20th annual Job Fair which attracted
By Sumandeep Kaur Thousands of cheering Windsor residents were on hand to greet the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train when it rolled into town. “I love the lights. It’s around my house and makes everybody come out and see everywhere and
By Amos Johnson The mind of an addict is something only the addict themselves can grasp; even if they can’t understand it. Mike Brown has lived through the threat of addiction, affecting his family and other relationships in the process.
By Mirjana Janekovic The S’Aints Band, a super-group Windsor and Essex County musicians, played a few songs at the Windsor Star News Cafe Monday to promote their Christmas charity concert “What those guys are doing is phenomenal,” said Patricia Paterson, who
By Keerthana Veerapandian Windsor residents swam for a “Miracle” this Saturday when they took a dip with Santa at Adventure Bay Family Water Park The Swim with Santa event celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the money raised will be
By Amos Johnson Spiritual Soldiers are on the front lines in the fight against addiction The organization, which started two years ago as a clothing company with a charitable component, has opened a coffee shop in Windsor catering to recovering addicts. “What we wanted
By Alyssa Leonard Windsor Police have charged a 33-year-old woman with attempted murder after police say she pinned a young man between a building and her SUV. It happened around 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon in a the 7700 block of
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