By: Y. Murad Erzinclioglu The national unemployment rate rose to 7.2 per cent in March, Statistics Canada announced the first week of April. Following an increase in employment during the month of February, employment declined by 55,000 jobs in
Charlie Huynh, left, plays with Noah Butler at The Summit Centre for Preschool Children with Autism in Windsor April 4. (Photo by: Sean Previl) People across the world are raising awareness for autism and Windsor took part in a
Student journalists across Ontario were given the chance to learn more about the media from industry professionals. Windsor hosted the Ontario Conference for Canadian University Press the weekend of March 29-31, bringing in journalists who have been in the industry
By Samuel McEachern Volkswagen Group has announced it will cease production later this year of its Routan minivan, which shares the Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan platform. When Volkswagen Group introduced the Routan minivan in 2008 at
By Adam D’Andrea After protests, petitions and 107 years of service, the Olde Sandwich Towne postal outlet will be closed at the end of April. Canada Post announced March 26 that operations at the post office would cease April 26.
by Melissa Iarusso Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak visited Windsor to share his plans to curb unemployment in the province. Hudak held a press conference at the Vollmer Recreation Complex April 4 in LaSalle to hear from locals about
by Rob Benneian An organization which raises money to support critical services in Windsor and Essex County took an evening to recognize the accomplishments of its supporters. United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County held their fourth I Believe in My Community Awards
By Sean Previl Windsor Police Service is participating in a global social media initiative. The first Global Police Tweet-a-Thon took place March 22 with more than 250 police agencies from 10 countries. “It’s a remarkable opportunity for communities, not only
By: Adam D’Andrea According to a recent study, Windsor may be shedding its reputation as “Sin City”. Reader’s Digest Canada has named Windsor the fifth best Canadian city in which to raise a family. The Digest listed the low cost
By Tom Morrison The new music director of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra plans to improve relationships and create new ones to ensure a vital future for the organization. Robert Franz was named the new conductor of the WSO Feb. 26
By Tom Morrison The University of Windsor’s writer-in-residence wants creative writing students to have a better sense of community after his term finishes at the end of March. Phil Hall, an award-winning poet, has been the university’s writer-in-residence since the
by Hailey Trealout The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment welcomed their new honorary lieutenant colonel and recognised the outgoing honorary during a ceremony March 5. Outgoing Honorary Lt.-Col. Glenn Stannard has been involved with the Regiment for four years. He said he enjoyed
by Hailey Trealout The De Havilland Mosquito beat all its sister planes from history at 415 m.p.h. when she made her debut in 1942 as the fastest fighter-bomber in the Second World War. Made completely from plywood, due to aluminum
By Sean Previl A police constable has been found guilty of misconduct after a police hearing Mar. 4. Const. Aaron Naklie of the Windsor Police Service pleaded guilty to charges of insubordination and discreditable conduct. During the hearing, prosecutor David
By Sean Previl Windsor residents have been showing their support for a local injured youth by fundraising to help with medical costs. Coleapalooza! was held at the Rockhead Pub Mar. 3 to raise money for Cole Kierdorf, a St. Clair
by Rob Benneian A substantial rise of structural fires producing significant loss in Windsor has Fire Chief Bruce Montone concerned. “What’s happening in this city is unacceptable,” Montone said. Windsor Fire & Rescue Services defines “significant loss” as over $50,000
by Chandesha Thompson The Humane Society of Windsor-Essex County is trying to raise awareness regarding the overpopulation of cats. According to Melanie Coulter, coordinator of the Humane Society of Windsor-Essex County, Windsor had an increase in the cat population last
by Shaneka Williams The Windsor Youth Centre is looking for further funding to keep the centre open for at-risk teens. The Windsor Youth Centre, a non-profit organization located at 1321 Wyandotte St. E., is a drop-in centre for homeless youth
By Richard Riosa City Council’s decision to allow three dogs per household may cause an increase in adoptions by Windsorites. Windsor City Council voted unanimously to accept a change to the Keeping of Animals bylaw 8156 Feb. 19. This change
by Jolene Perron Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex held their county bowling sessions for Bowl for Kids Sake Feb. 23. Over 100 people showed up from the county area at Empire Lanes in Ruthven Ont. and raised nearly
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