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Windsor elects municipal government

Windsor elects municipal government

🕔13:43, 26.Oct 2018

By Matt Flood Windsorites made their voices known as they elected their new municipal government Oct. 22. Voters hit the streets across Ontario to vote for mayors, councillors and school board trustees. The 103 polling stations throughout Windsor received voters

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Border City Brawlers at the Rock Bottom Bar and Grill

Border City Brawlers at the Rock Bottom Bar and Grill

🕔13:42, 26.Oct 2018

By Kenneth Pastushyn   Windsor’s roller derby team is looking for new recruits. The Border City Brawlers women’s roller derby team were at the Rock Bottom Bar and Grill on Oct. 19, hoping to recruit more players. Women who were new

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Walking through Windsor

Walking through Windsor

🕔13:35, 26.Oct 2018

By Fabricio Rivera Often over looked by passing travelers, Windsor is a hidden gem. Filled with rich historic landmarks, museums, great entertainment, world class fishing and is also known for its local pizzerias. If you dig deeper, you will see

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The Festival of Light is bringing diversity this year

The Festival of Light is bringing diversity this year

🕔13:13, 26.Oct 2018

Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, will be welcoming the diverse community of Windsor this year including Jains, Sikhs, Muslims, Buddhists and Christians on Nov. 24. The festival commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over evil King Ravana more than

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Windsor crime is up

Windsor crime is up

🕔13:03, 26.Oct 2018

By Precious Alasa The Crime rate in Windsor is on the rise. More than 200 more crimes occurred in 2017 compared to 2016. Windsor’s increased crime rate is becoming a concern for the city. According to the Windsor Police Service

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Is rbST just a really big scary term?

Is rbST just a really big scary term?

🕔12:56, 26.Oct 2018

By Ryan Percy Canadians are being told to relax and have a glass of milk, whether it comes from Canada or the United States. The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement is expected to give the United States access to up to 3.6

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Survivor of human trafficking walks in freedom

Survivor of human trafficking walks in freedom

🕔12:13, 26.Oct 2018

By Madeline Mazak Silence blanketed Dieppe Gardens Saturday morning as a survivor of human trafficking shared her harrowing testimony at Windsor’s first Walk for Freedom. A crowd of 116 walked in a single-file line along Windsor’s riverside to raise awareness of human trafficking. It

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A future with fresher foodbanks

A future with fresher foodbanks

🕔11:19, 26.Oct 2018

By Lauren O’Brien Farmers in Windsor and Essex County say food banks need to promote healthier eating. Lesley Labbe is the primary farmer at Our Farm Organics, located just outside of Cottam, Ont. As one of Windsor and Essex County’s

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TD Tree Day in Windsor

TD Tree Day in Windsor

🕔11:09, 26.Oct 2018

By Emma Butler The Little River Corridor  has 300 more native trees thanks to TD members and volunteers. On Oct. 20 about 100 people participated in TD’s fall tree planting. TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (FEF) is a national

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How to dress safely for Halloween

How to dress safely for Halloween

🕔11:04, 26.Oct 2018

Police and costume designers are offering tips on how to dress safely and be safe for Halloween. With Halloween coming Oct. 31, families and friends will spend the night wearing costumes and trick-or-treating or taking part in other activities. However,

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Lowe’s Canada opens second Windsor location

🕔10:29, 24.Oct 2018

About 75 full-time jobs and 80 part-time seasonal jobs have been created with the opening of a new Lowe’s store in east Windsor. Lowe’s invested more than $21.6 million to transform the former RONA store at 7350 Catherine Street into

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Municipal Elections 2018

Municipal Elections 2018

🕔17:07, 23.Oct 2018

Last night, voters in the city of Windsor re-elected Drew Dilkens as mayor and introduced four new councillors. Voters elected a mayor, ward councillors and school board trustees to represent them in the next term starting Dec. 1, 2019. Drew

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Voters flock to Dougall Avenue polling station

Voters flock to Dougall Avenue polling station

🕔17:39, 22.Oct 2018

By Amos Johnson, Glen Fu, Kaitlynn Kenney and Zander Kelly It was a busy afternoon for the Dougall Avenue polling station. They had around 230 votes by 4 p.m., with four hours of voting left. Voters streamed in one after

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Rino’s Kitchen rocks the vote

Rino’s Kitchen rocks the vote

🕔16:32, 22.Oct 2018

By: Julianna Bonnett, Kurlis Mati, Barry Hazlehurst, Jim Murphy Three candidates with shared values are working together to get people voting on election day. Rino’s Kitchen became campaign headquarters Monday for councillors Rino Bortolin and Chris Holt along with public

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$285K blaze on Dougall Avenue blamed on careless smoking

$285K blaze on Dougall Avenue blamed on careless smoking

🕔14:28, 22.Oct 2018

By James Murphy Three people were displaced after a blaze broke out in a duplex in the 2100 block of Dougall Avenue about 6 a.m. Friday. “I opened my eyes and could see an orange glow coming through the window. And

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Downtown fire sends one to hospital

Downtown fire sends one to hospital

🕔14:01, 22.Oct 2018

By Alyssa Leonard A fire in downtown Windsor sent one person to hospital with burns late Saturday afternoon. The fire broke out after an explosion took place at 533 Church St. Fire officials announced Monday morning that the cause of

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Canada Post union kicks off rotating strike

Canada Post union kicks off rotating strike

🕔13:58, 22.Oct 2018

By Alyssa Leonard Windsor is one of the first four cities to be hit by the Canada Post rotating strike. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers strike started this morning at 12:01 a.m. after almost a year of bargaining. The

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CMHA battles water after storm

CMHA battles water after storm

🕔13:33, 22.Oct 2018

By Barry Hazelhurst The Canadian Mental Health Association is cleaning up after the “worst flood” it has ever experienced. Water flowed under the doorways at the rear of the agency in the 1400 block of Windsor Avenue during the torrential

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Dilkens and Marchand battle for Windsor mayoral seat

Dilkens and Marchand battle for Windsor mayoral seat

🕔16:57, 21.Oct 2018

Windsor residents head to the polls Monday facing a stark choice between two leading mayoral contenders with different visions for the city. “There is so much more to come that I am looking forward to in the next four years,”

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Flying together

Flying together

🕔14:30, 19.Oct 2018

By Fabricio Rivera The Leamington Flyers underwent a major face lift during the off-season. The junior ‘B’ hockey team has been given a total overhaul with new owners, players, staff and new jerseys. With new changes comes new challenges and

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