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Windsor RibFest 2024 tempts tastebuds
This year RibFest was bigger and better than ever. The event, which started back in 1996, has grown into one of Windsor’s favorite traditions, celebrating its 28th year of bringing mouthwatering barbecue to the people. Ribfest draws the attention of
Four arrested for alleged underage prostitution
During an undercover operation the Windsor Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police arrested four individuals for allegedly seeking sex with underage girls. In the past months, members of Windsor Police and Ontario Provincial Police intelligence team led joint Forces Strategy
Total Eclipse of a lifetime
by Zachary Balogh Windsor and Essex County residents were treated to a rare phenomenon as day turned to night. A total solar eclipse occurred Monday and caused excitement across the region as portions of Essex County were in the path
Solar Eclipse expected to attract large crowds
Today a spectacular and rare celestial event is set to unfold over North America. As the Moon aligns between Sun and the Earth, a total Solar Eclipse will be clearly visible in Ontario for the first time Since 1979.
Three suspects arrested for breaking and entering
The Windsor Police Service has arrested three males for breaking and entering at an east end elementary school. On April 6, at midnight officers were alerted to the break in 8400 block Cedarview St. Suspects attempted to flee after
Did You Know? Michigan Central Station
New life is being put into an old building that has been closed for decades. The Michigan Central Station is a historic landmark located in Detroit’s Corktown neighbourhood. The station was built in 1913 and trains would run in and
International Women’s Day Gala
Women’s Enterprise Skills Training (WEST) is an organization that gives opportunities to newcomers women to Canada. They assist women of all ages with trainings in different aspects, starting from English courses to trade and business, accounting courses. They also help
Shots fired on Howard Avenue
Just before 10 p.m. on March 21, the Windsor Police Service responded to the 1600 block of Howard Avenue for reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officer observed shell casings and damage in the back of the residence. Major Crimes and
Holiday Every Day
March 22 is World Water Day! While watching the movie Water Land, you also can go to the riverside and give honor to the Detroit River and even help. It is not a bad idea to go walk around the
Free public skating at Forest Glade Arena garners big turnout
by Joelle Brassard Forest Glade arena in Windsor provides free skating on Friday evenings open to the community. Cory Elliott, Manager of arenas and recreation facilities for Windsor, said public skate nights have been around in our Windsor community since
St. Clair College’s volleyball teams both play some of their best seasons in a long time
by Elliott St. Aubin St. Clair College’s volleyball teams both took home the win in their first playoff games of the year. Both the men’s and women’s teams crushed their opponents, not letting them win a single set during the
Local entrepreneurs put on new creative writing event
by Elliot St. Aubin Layan Barakat and Lauryn Bodde held an event they call The Great Story Swap. So how does this event run? Well, you and a friend join a bunch of strangers in writing a story about each
How students will spend March Break
by: Dale Cabuquin Between March 11 and 15 is St. Clair College’s one-week break for staff and students. We asked students how they were planning to spend their week off. “After reading week I have three exams,” Emeka Onyeukwu, a
The reason behind moving garbage collection to curbside: it might not be what you think
by Joelle Brassard City Council voted in the majority last week to move all residential garbage and yard waste collection from alleys to curbs wherever possible starting April 2025. This has caused backlash from Windsorites due to the overwhelming belief
New pottery studio coming to Ford City
by Joelle Brassard Two local women, Lisa Gabriele and Gisele Bick, are opening a new pottery studio in Ford City. “What inspired us both to open the studio in Windsor was that there isn’t one right now,” said Gabriele. “There’s
The History of LEGO
by Zachary Balogh A series of plastic toys has been building fans for generations. LEGO is a popular series of interlocking toys that has been around for decades, even generations. LEGO was founded in 1932 by a carpenter named Ole
Photo of the Week – March 1, 2024
St. Clair Saints forward Glynn Willis-Paris (#23) shoots for two points against a defender from the Centennial Colts during the Ontario Collegiate Athletic Association basketball quarter final match at the St. Clair College SportsPlex on Saturday, February 25, 2024. Photo
Road to gold
By: Jessie Larouche For St. Clair, OCAA gold is something that is expected. From football to softball and baseball, the recent success of the Saints sports team’s has been unmatched and the men’s basketball team isn’t any different. Coming off
OPP Women Initiative drives more female students to college program
by Dale Cabuquin An OPP-driven push to recruit more women to the police force has resulted in an increase in female students enrolled in college law enforcement programs, according to a local police recruitment officer. Last year, the Ontario Provincial
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