The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of some landlords and tenants in Windsor. As of now, there are a total of 12,719 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Windsor area with 368 deaths. According to a release from the
Questions remain for investigators after a house fire last week on Church Street between Wyandotte and Park Streets West. Both police and fire marshals are actively investigating what caused the blaze that left one first floor occupant dead and another critically injured, as well as damages totalling an estimated $225,000. Following
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has put many forms of entertainment on hold, and that includes stand-up comedy. For some, the pandemic may have caused the last laugh. Leo Dufour, stand-up comedian and owner of the Komedy Korner said he will be closing his club
Many couples will not be able to see each other in person for Valentine’s Day this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. For those couples, video calls have become the next best thing. Noah Mosco, a 22-year-old man from Belle River,
Customers at Eatery101 are taking the taste of class home with them. Eatery101 is a restaurant operated by St Clair College culinary students at the college’s main campus. However, due to pandemic safety measures the restaurant had to shift to
Musicians and music producers in Windsor and Essex County are using technology and merchandising to continue amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. As the Canadian Independent Music Association reports $233 million in lost revenue as of December 2020, it has led those in music to adjust their approach. Josh and Katie
A Windsor charity and store are working together to give back. The owners of a cartoon toy store have donated thousands of dollars in merchandise to Easter Seals. Cartoon Kingdom on Walker Road has donated a large variety of high-end
Staff in public and Catholic high schools in Windsor-Essex County say they are ensuring a safe return for their students next week. Both boards are expecting their students to return to in-person classes Feb. 8, 2021. Many students and teachers said they find it both exciting and nerve-wracking to return. Lisa Velinovski, a “R.I.S.E” teacher at F.W. Begley School, said it has been challenging for everyone. “It’s been hard because we were the first school to receive a Covid-19 outbreak. Since being
With the holidays fast approaching Windsor residents find themselves at a crossroads whether to cook a full Christmas dinner or just order take out. “Since we can only have a limited amount of family in our home for the holidays,
Business owners are pivoting to sustainable practices amid environmental concerns. Consumers are interested in buying from environmentally friendly companies, with a Harvard Business Review survey finding 65 per cent of people want to buy from sustainable brands. Klaus Dohring is the president of Green Sun Rising, a local solar panel
Members of Windsor city council are considering operating transit in a time of crisis without designating it an essential service. The Environment, Transportation and Public Safety standing committee decided against designating transit an essential service on Nov. 25, after considering
The virtual pet adoption program of Windsor Essex County Humane Society has led to lower pet-returns. With the increased demand for pets during the COVID-19 lockdown, the Humane Society has found foster homes for 2,300 animals this year. About 75
Essex town council members are reviewing the community’s 2021 budget and where it will spend tax dollars for the upcoming year. On Nov. 30, Essex councillors brought up multiple topics and concerns they will need to deal with in the upcoming year. The council focused on most heavily were replacing several old pieces of fire department equipment within the Essex area. Chief Rick Arnel of Essex Fire and Rescue has announced that they will be replacing and getting new equipment for
Askin Avenue residents are against the creation of an addition and partial demolition to a home at 436 Askin Ave. – a heritage-listed property. Askin Avenue is one of the few areas left in Windsor, which has several 100-year-old homes
Some experts think investing in a nation’s military could increase the chances of an armed conflict. In international relations, a “security dilemma” is when the improvement of the military capabilities of a nation leads to heightened tensions with other nations who develop capabilities
This past October has taken Saamer Mansoor to new places, even if he never left his house. Mansoor was selected out of thousands of applicants to become a delegate for Canada at the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance Summit, a global meeting of young entrepreneurs from all G20 members. But what went into him getting there? To start, he was born in
Managers of a tourism program are encouraging businesses and entrepreneurs to create new travel ideas. The Spark Mentorship and Grants Program, started in 2018, awards three applicants who pitch the best tourism ideas in a designated region each year. Winnings include a $3,000 grant, three-month mentorships and ongoing access to support networks.
With the use of foodbanks on the rise across Canada, volunteers at Feeding Windsor have stepped up to fill a much-needed hole in both the hearts and bellies of people in Windsor-Essex County. Feeding Windsor has fed approximately 180,000 hungry people from Essex County and their various animals in 2019 alone. Their current
North Star Cheer is Windsor’s only cheer team, open since 2006. Owned and coach by Cheri McCurdy-Ducre and Linda McCurdy, they not only teach cheerleading but also teamwork and dedication, according to their website. Even the name has a story. “I considered a number of
Many Canadians realize how great life can be in Canada, but some refugees say it is a struggle with hardships paving the way to a better future. The Immigration Act of 1976 gave refugees a distinct status for those fleeing poverty, war, gangs, persecution and other types of hardships. The act defined
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