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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
St. Clair College donates $15.5k during Polar Plunge kick off
by Dale Cabuquin St. Clair College donated $15,500 for Special Olympics Ontario during the annual Polar Plunge kick off on Jan. 23 at the Softball Diamond field. The donation was a $500 increase from last year’s kick off. “I’d like
Did You Know about the 1914 Pump House
by Zachary Balogh Located on the Detroit River is a brick-built structure frequented by walkers, hikers and bikers. The Pump House is located directly on the Detroit River at the corner of Langlois and Riverside Drive. According to the City
The City of Windsor Wellness Program
by Hailey Goebel The City of Windsor Wellness Program aims to invest in and improve the overall health of all City of Windsor employees, retirees and their family members. The wellness program offers monthly initiatives to help improve physical, mental,
Driver Seriously Injured after Erie st Crash
Windsor police were called to a single vehicle accident on the 400 block of Erie St at approximately 5:45 a.m. on Feb. 4. Authorities said after the car strayed off the road, it struck a stationary monument. The driver, and
Grammys 2024 : Taylor Swift Makes History
In a dazzling ceremony held last night, the 2024 Grammy Awards showcased magnificent talent and unforgettable moments in the heart of the fans. Phoebe Bridgers had the most wins, with four trophies (three with her band). Taylor Swift made
City of Windsor Finalized Tax Levy Increase in 2024 Budget
On Feb. 2 City of Windsor Finalized 2024 Budget at 3.91 per cent Tax Levy Increase. This is below the average rate of inflation and down from last year’s 4.48 per cent. The budget will pay down legacy debt, increase
Did You Know: Belle Vue House
by Zachary Balogh Sitting along Dalhousie Street in Amherstburg is a rectangular two-story house with a symmetrical façade built in the mid 1800s, called the Belle Vue house. According to the Belle Vue Conservancy, in 1812, Britain ordered the evacuation
Photo of the Week: Feb. 2, 2024
An Imperial Stormtrooper is posing for a photo-op with Bomber, the mascot of the Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club inside the fan zone of the Windsor Family Credit Union Arena during Star Wars Night on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. Photo byLaSalle Welcomes Brick Built Animals
LaSalle residents got to experience one of a kind Lego Sculptures in their own backyard. The Lego exhibit Sean Kenney’s Animal Superpowers Made with LEGO Bricks opened to the public at the LaSalle Event Centre on Jan. 25. It featured
The History of Tornadoes in Windsor and Essex County
by Zachary Balogh Sitting along what is commonly referred to as ‘Canada’s Tornado Alley’ is a major metropolitan city that is no stranger to the rotating column of wind known as a tornado – a city with a rich history
Firefighters knock down fire
by Austin Kerr Windsor Firefighters responded to a working fire in the 1000 block of Niagara Street, around 3:30 p.m. On arrival, firefighters had heavy fire, damaging the next house. Crews were able to get a quick knock on the
Some Ontario Colleges Want to Unfreeze Student Tuition
Since the pandemic, college tuition has not changed and some colleges plan to change that. According to statista.com, a website which hosts a variety of statistics, the average student in Ontario has to pay $7, 920 in tuition fees alone
Photo of the Week: December 8, 2023
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are atop a float waving to the crowd along Riverside Drive during the Windsor Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Photo by Ken Pastushyn.
Lifesaving Sport: the world’s only humanitarian sport
By Rylee Livingston The official, arm raised, dressed in a white collared shirt, whistles the competitors up onto the blocks. “Take your marks,” a robotic voice says from the starting box. The fiberglass fins make a definitive slap against the
Pedestrian struck on Ouellette
by Austin Kerr At approximately 1:30 p.m. Windsor Police Services and Windsor-Essex EMS responded to the intersection of Ouellette and Shepherd for reports of a pedestrian hit. Upon arrival, Police found a victim laying in the middle of the roadway.
Elliott Cousins Capture OFSAA
by Jessie Larouche A football team is often like a second family, and when that second family consists of actual blood relatives, you could just imagine how strong the bond can be. For cousins Kaylo Elliott, 16, and Keyanni Elliott,
The Soaring Costs of Canadian Housing
by Saloni Chauhan The soaring cost of housing has captured the attention of both policymakers and the public in Canada. Recent data from a comprehensive survey of 1,000 Canadians, ending in October 2023, highlights the gravity of the situation. The
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