Bringing hope to youth
Dinner raises funds for young people in need Windsor’s low unemployment has been a hard hit to many in the area, especially youth living on their own. An event was held by public relations students from St. Clair College
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Windsor-Essex residents react to Paris attacks
By Mark Brown The terrorist attacks that struck Paris on Nov. 13 sent shock waves throughout the world, including those in Windsor-Essex who speak French or have come in close proximity to where the attacks took place. Like millions throughout
Uber comes to Windsor
Uber has made its entrance into Windsor’s transportation scene. UberX began in Windsor Nov. 12, but has caused a lot of controversy since it opened up for business. Uber is an American international transportation company that started in San Francisco,
Accessible support to those with Down syndrome
By: Lyndi-Colleen Morgan A Leamington woman would like to see Down syndrome programs and services become more coordinated. Stephanie Segave is a mother of three and her son Brady Novak, 5, has Down syndrome. Segave volunteers her time at Up About
Soil conservation benefits crop production
By Julia Poehlman When it comes to crop production, farmers are using soil conservation to help protect the soil. Reduced crop production or erosion can be caused by clearing land for wood or farming. This can affect the quality
Salvation Army serves several
by Dawn Gray Residents of Windsor-Essex County can turn to the Salvation Army to provide them with food during hard times and transitional periods. The food bank at the downtown Salvation Army serves all of Windsor, LaSalle, Amherstsburg and Tecumseh.
Windsor-Essex goes orange while Canada goes red
By Mark Brown/Converged Citizen Staff Voters Oct. 19 brought on a mini-orange crush in Windsor-Essex, while much of the rest of the country went Liberal red. Three of the four ridings in Windsor-Essex became seats for the New Democratic Party
Windsor-Tecumseh candidates make final push
By Mark Brown/Converged Citizen Staff Candidates in the only open federal seat in the Windsor-Essex region are pulling out the stops to ensure that their message is being heard in the final days of the 2015 election campaign. Those running
Moroun Addresses Bridge Worries
By Allanah Wills The vice chairman of the Ambassador Bridge Company is blaming the City of Windsor for the bridge’s current condition during a press conference Thursday afternoon. Matt Moroun, son of bridge owner Manuel “Matty” Moroun, called out mayor
How to save money and heat this winter
Homeowners who want to save money on heating bills this winter can do it by changing some habits and a few home improvements, but will pay off over the long term. Some other ways to have a lower heating bill
Politics and their effects on youth.
By Nathan Trombley With the federal election fast approaching, many young people said they are shying away from the voter’s poll. According to Statistics Canada, only 38.8 per cent of young people in Canada have voted in 2011. The parties
The SRC Halloween Canned Food Drive
By Lyndi-Colleen Morgan/Converged Citizen Staff The St Clair College Student Representative Council has kicked off their annual canned food drive campaign. On Oct. 13, the group distributed empty paper bags to the area around St. Clair’s South Campus along Cabana
Purpose of life
By Rabiul Biplob Converge Citizen Staff The recent shooting at a school in Oregon reminds everyone to rethink their purpose in life and redesign their goal in life, according to local clergymen. A 26- year-old shooter entered the school and
Candidates match wits in Caboto debate
By Mark Brown/Converged Citizen staff Hundreds of people watched on Sept 30 as candidates representing the three local federal ridings debated a variety of issues. Candidates for the Conservative Party, Liberal Party and New Democratic Party participated before a sold-out
Early morning fire on Windsor’s east end
An early morning fire forced residents out of their apartments on Windsor’s east side. Calls came in to Windsor Fire and Rescue Services to attend 2455 Rivard Ave. for a working fire on the fifth floor of the building around
Inclusion and understanding are some of the main reasons for attendance in faith services
By: Victoria Parent Inclusion and understanding could be one of the main reasons youth and young adults choose whether or not to attend church or not. Individuals have different reasons for choosing whether or not to attend church. According to
Candidates, voters banter over beers
By Mark Brown/Converged Citizen Staff Candidates representing all three Windsor-Essex federal ridings met with potential voters over drinks at a meet-and-greet event Wednesday evening in downtown Windsor. More than a hundred people turned out at Rino’s Kitchen on Elliott
Hajj
By Rabiul Biplob/Converged Citizen Staff Windsor Muslims have been saddened by the deaths of pilgrims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia where they were performing the religious ritual, Hajj. In this year’s Hajj over 700 plus pilgrims have died and over 900 people
Cineplex brings eSports to a larger scale
By Caleb Workman “eSports becoming a global phenomenon” Video gamers don’t often claim to follow well-known major league sports but Cineplex Odeon Corporation has made a move they might like. Cineplex recently invested US $15 million to acquire the assets
Largest blue-green algae bloom found in Lake Erie
Environmentalists are concerned harmful algae blooms in Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair could threaten the safety of fish and residents living around the waterways. Algae blooms, which can span hundreds of square kilometres, have hit record levels this
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