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Religious leaders say more youth are questioning their faith

Religious leaders say more youth are questioning their faith

🕔12:53, 22.Sep 2017

By Kaitlynn Kenney In the past decade, young people have been straying away from going to church. They have started questioning their spirituality, asking more questions and are feeling lost, according to several ministers and non-christian religious leaders. According to

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The Drawer Boy, a modern Canadian classic

The Drawer Boy, a modern Canadian classic

🕔12:46, 22.Sep 2017

By Amos Johnson Ghost Light Players, a non-profit theatre organization, opens their third season with Michael Healey’s award-winning play, The Drawer Boy. The Drawer Boy follows the story of a young actor named Miles who moves in with two farmers,

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New business hosts video challenge fundraisers

New business hosts video challenge fundraisers

🕔13:28, 7.Apr 2017

A Windsor entrepreneur has created a uniquely new company that seeks to help charities and non-profit organizations host special challenges. Starting this year, Excideo will allow organizations to host “challenges” in order to raise money. This website was founded by

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Wrench-up is here

Wrench-up is here

🕔11:23, 7.Apr 2017

Oliver Swainson poses inside Bike Windsor-Essex (Photo By Christina Chibani). Bike Windsor-Essex has launched a new program focusing on helping individuals in poverty to maintain their bike in good condition at no cost. Bike Windsor-Essex was started in 2010 by

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Quittenton experiencing upgrades

Quittenton experiencing upgrades

🕔12:42, 31.Mar 2017

The newly upgraded facility at Quittenton Hall has come to the attention of many students at St. Clair College. Located on the south campus of St. Clair College in Windsor, Quittenton is one of the best buildings in the city,

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Book launch sends hometown author to the stars

Book launch sends hometown author to the stars

🕔11:27, 24.Mar 2017

  By Ryan Jones It was a full house at Biblioasis to meet hometown author Emily Schultz last week. Schultz’ new novel Men Walking On Water was released March 20. The novel is set in the 1920s and focuses on

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Temporary relief on hydro bills

Temporary relief on hydro bills

🕔14:49, 3.Mar 2017

New legislation in Ontario has been passed, relieving those with unpaid  hydro bills from being disconnected during winter months. The Ontario Energy Board banned electricity companies from disconnecting customers for non-payments from Feb. 23 to April 30. Enwin Utilities’ manager

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Short Film Contest offers $5000 in Cash Prizes

Short Film Contest offers $5000 in Cash Prizes

🕔14:44, 3.Mar 2017

By Amos Johnson Young Canadian filmmakers will be showcasing their talents for a short film contest hosted by the Film Camp for Kids & Youth. The contest is for National Youth Arts Week from May 1-7 with a theme celebrating

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Gordie Howe International Bridge to be open to pedestrians

Gordie Howe International Bridge to be open to pedestrians

🕔14:33, 3.Mar 2017

Board members of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority are making plans to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The bridge is a joint project between Canada and the United States and is expected to cost between $1

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Transit upgrades mean talking buses

Transit upgrades mean talking buses

🕔14:08, 3.Mar 2017

by Zander Kelly Windsor’s buses are now talking to their riders. Since late February, 10 Transit Windsor buses have been fitted with a system providing verbal and visual announcements regarding the location of the bus and the next stop on

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The power of a flower

The power of a flower

🕔11:12, 3.Mar 2017

  By Ryan Jones Pancratium, shown above, is the type of spider lily used in creating the PST component. A team of chemistry students from the University of Windsor have found a new way to fight cancer through the extraction

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St. Clair College promotes sexual health and safety

St. Clair College promotes sexual health and safety

🕔12:05, 17.Feb 2017

By Amos Johnson St. Clair College’s Health Centre is working towards educating students on sexual health and safety. A special health fair was held at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts on Feb. 14 in order to educate

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Milk closes its doors

Milk closes its doors

🕔13:06, 10.Feb 2017

By Zander Kelly A downtown Windsor business has closed its doors after 18 years. Milk was a local coffee bar that regularly hosted local artists’ work and music groups. Milk was taken over by Arsh Bhatia, 24, in January 2016.

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Roll up the rim is back

Roll up the rim is back

🕔12:23, 10.Feb 2017

By Kyle Rose. North American hot beverage and doughnut juggernaut Tim Hortons is kicking off its annual Roll Up The Rim campaign. The contest usually starts between the end of January and the beginning of February each year. The campaign

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Struggle in daily brings eyes to weekly

Struggle in daily brings eyes to weekly

🕔11:27, 10.Feb 2017

By Ryan Jones While daily newspapers are cutting costs and laying off reporters, weekly papers remain largely unaffected. On Jan.24 Postmedia announced a layoff notice for the Windsor Star cutting six positions, five including editorial. An article on Postmedia’s website

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Fundraising – a new way to show love this Valentine’s Day

Fundraising – a new way to show love this Valentine’s Day

🕔11:21, 10.Feb 2017

By Ryan Jones Employees at a local dental office are spreading love this Valentine’s Day by fundraising for a special organization. Fort Malden Dentistry, located in Amherstburg with 11 employees and three dentists, is hosting its first Share a Smile

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Council plans new districts

Council plans new districts

🕔13:18, 3.Feb 2017

by Zander Kelly Windsor may soon include clearly defined distillery and little Italy districts after a decision by city council to fund such projects. During the annual budget meeting Jan. 23, city council unanimously moved to put $250,000 into “districting

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2017 Windsor Operating Budget

2017 Windsor Operating Budget

🕔10:02, 24.Jan 2017

Windsor City Council held it’s annual operating budget meeting Monday night. The full summary of the budget can be found here:

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Local partnerships creating more business

Local partnerships creating more business

🕔10:43, 2.Dec 2016

Local businesses have been promoting their products and expanding to new crowds by partnering up with others. Craft Heads Brewing Company has been in Windsor since February 2015. Co-owner Bryan Dactoc said partnering with other businesses has helped grow their

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Student journalists hit the streets

Student journalists hit the streets

🕔10:06, 2.Dec 2016

By Nate Hinckley   Students in the St.Clair College journalism program took part in their biannual Blitz Day on Nov 4. Blitz Day consists of the school’s first-year students going out and finding a story then conducting their interviews. They

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