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The Kids First Food Bank is developing

The Kids First Food Bank is developing

🕔15:11, 18.Nov 2019

The Kids First Food Bank is a shining example of how much change can happen in one year when the community works together. The Windsor Homes Coalition, which operates the Kids First Food Bank located at 900 Howard Ave. was

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Miz Cracker coming to town

Miz Cracker coming to town

🕔07:36, 18.Nov 2019

Guess who is coming to town? It’s not Mrs. Claus, it’s Miz Cracker. The fifth-place contestant on Rupaul’s Drag Race Season 10 is set to perform at Rockstar Music Hall on Dec 6. Cracker is the drag daughter of Bob

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Injuries after vehicle crashes in restaurant

Injuries after vehicle crashes in restaurant

🕔07:31, 18.Nov 2019

A motor vehicle crashed into Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken, located in the 1700 block of University Avenue West, on Nov. 11.   According to Windsor Police, a silver Jeep Liberty hit a light pole and the front of a restaurant. No

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Police searching for bank fraud suspect

Police searching for bank fraud suspect

🕔07:29, 18.Nov 2019

Windsor police have asked for the public’s help to identify a woman who was involved in a bank fraud. According to police, a victim reported that they were unable to complete a debit transaction at a bank and their bank

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Hot coffee and happy hearts at new inclusive cafe

Hot coffee and happy hearts at new inclusive cafe

🕔07:19, 18.Nov 2019

A local cafe is giving young adults in Windsor with developmental differences a chance to work and meet the community. Capaz Cafe opened at 1501 Howard Ave. to serve coffee, candies and baked goods to the Windsor community. “Come in

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WIFF marks 35 years since GM’s “Final Offer”

WIFF marks 35 years since GM’s “Final Offer”

🕔13:36, 15.Nov 2019

        By Kenneth Pastushyn The Windsor International Film Festival’s screening of Final Offer included special guests: former Canadian Auto Workers union presidents Buzz Hargrove and Ken Lewenza along with former CAW vice president Gary Parent, who was

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Flu vaccine required annually to be effective

Flu vaccine required annually to be effective

🕔12:23, 15.Nov 2019

Locals are stressing the importance of getting a flu shot every year.  Elizabeth Zangari, 32, is a mother of two and said the shot is important to her family.  “I get it to help protect myself and my family from

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E-sport venues and entertainers also winning

E-sport venues and entertainers also winning

🕔11:25, 15.Nov 2019

With communications company Comcast investing US$50 million into a gaming arena in Philadelphia and commentators becoming fan favourites, it is not just players who benefit from the growth of e-sports.   Stephen Chowtee, 25, EZY Mode E-sports Lounge co-owner, along with

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Harriet Tubman biopic comes to Chatham

Harriet Tubman biopic comes to Chatham

🕔13:35, 13.Nov 2019

Local residents have rallied together to have a movie about a historical icon shown in a local theatre. Galaxy Cinemas Chatham aired the movie Harriet in theatres starting last Friday. The movie is a biographical film that follows Harriet Tubman

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Windsor-Essex students studying Indigenous literature

Windsor-Essex students studying Indigenous literature

🕔13:33, 13.Nov 2019

Students in Windsor public schools will soon be introduced to more Indigenous artists. The Greater Essex County District School Board is making changes to the Grade 11 literature curriculum to foster a greater understanding of Indigenous culture. Before, literature for

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New animal welfare law in Ontario

New animal welfare law in Ontario

🕔17:34, 8.Nov 2019

A new animal welfare law has Windsorites thinking positively.  The law, which is being implemented in hope of stopping animal cruelty, will go into effect in Ontario in January 2020. According to Melanie Coulter, executive director of the Windsor Humane

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E-sports developing in Windsor

E-sports developing in Windsor

🕔17:30, 8.Nov 2019

The idea of playing video games competitively has spread from its beginnings in South Korea to Europe and the United States. Windsor is fast becoming a home to this new frontier in entertainment. Nowhere is this more apparent then St.

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Goodfellows are Windsor’s real Santas

Goodfellows are Windsor’s real Santas

🕔16:34, 8.Nov 2019

  The Windsor Goodfellows are set to dole out about 3,300 Christmas boxes this year to make the season special for families in need. The Goodfellows organization was started in 1910 in Windsor by Thomas May to raise funding to

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Movies have an impact

Movies have an impact

🕔16:25, 8.Nov 2019

In its 15th year, the Windsor International Film Festival is having an impact on its audience. The ongoing festival is showcasing 143 films. One of these is Windsor filmmaker Theodore Bezaire’s Boys vs Girls, which played to a full house

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Tiny homes coming to Amherstburg

Tiny homes coming to Amherstburg

🕔16:08, 8.Nov 2019

     City council has approved a new by-law allowing tiny homes to be built in Amherstburg.    The new bylaw would allow people to build a tiny home, whether it be on their existing property or on smaller lots. Tiny homes

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Challenges in hospital hiring

Challenges in hospital hiring

🕔15:54, 8.Nov 2019

Windsor Regional Hospital is facing difficulties in recruiting and keeping non-medical staff.   There are currently 35 job postings on the Windsor Regional Hospital website. One rare job posting is for a full time maintenance mechanic. Even though the position

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St. Clair Saints men’s basketball team off to a historic start

St. Clair Saints men’s basketball team off to a historic start

🕔15:43, 8.Nov 2019

 The St. Clair College men’s basketball team has been named October’s  team of the month by the school. They are building off this achievement with a win over the Lambton Lions to bring their record to 5-0. This came after

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Biggest challenge will be remembering

Biggest challenge will be remembering

🕔15:19, 8.Nov 2019

  Windsor’s fifth homicide of 2019 has left an infant and a toddler without a father. On Oct. 21, Justin Greenwood was fatally stabbed near Tecumseh Road West and McKay Avenue, leaving behind two daughters aged six months and two

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ADHD students thrive in post secondary institution despite learning difficulties

ADHD students thrive in post secondary institution despite learning difficulties

🕔15:08, 8.Nov 2019

Students and youth who struggle with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are thriving despite their learning difficulties. People with ADHD may show signs of impulsiveness, trouble focusing and a low frustration tolerance and more. This, accompanied with the sensory issues in

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Government fundings supports Windsor ESL school programs

Government fundings supports Windsor ESL school programs

🕔15:03, 8.Nov 2019

The government of Canada is working to support English as a Second Language for students in elementary schools who are coming from other countries. English language students bring a range of educational experiences and a variety of life situations to

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