Phog welcomes back TOAST
by Alice Hewitt. For aspiring poets in Windsor, Phog is the place to showcase their work. Phog welcomed back TOAST: Open Mic Poetry Feb. 20. Poets from its early days as JUICE open mic night when the bar first opened
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Crime in Windsor decreasing
By Sean Previl Robberies in Windsor are on the rise, but other thefts are decreasing. While Windsor Police Service are reporting robberies have increased from 13 robberies in January 2012 to 19 in January 2013, CrimeReports.com shows incidents of breaking
STAG update Sandwich Town
by Alice Hewitt. Sandwich Town is about to get a new community park. The Canadian Port Authorities recently purchased a piece of land on the corner of Mill Street and Russell Street and has given control of it over to
Group Hug raises money
By Sean Previl A local man with Down Syndrome is raising money to help others in the city while saving for college. Group Hug Apparel, the name Andrew Banar and his mother Karen Pickle decided on for their group, donates
Comic book artists meet with fans
Comic book writers and artists had a chance to meet with fans and promote their latest work at a book signing. Cartoon Kingdom celebrated its fifteenth anniversary Feb. 20. The event featured Johnny Desjardins, Jason Fabok, David Finch, Tony Gray,
Dog owners practice Yellow Dog Project
by Hailey Trealout Talking animals have been depicted in movies and shows since the debut of Felix the Cat in 1923, and have given people a whole new view of man’s closest companions. The Yellow Dog Project was created for
Troops learn winter survival
Surviving in negative temperatures, cold winds and layers of snow with limited resources tested the Windsor Regiment’s physical and mental capabilities. From Feb. 16 to 17 the back forest at the Major F.A. Tilston, V.C. Armoury became home to 25
Armouries holds 8th Annual Military Conference
by Hailey Trealout The seeds of Canada were plantedin the wounds of war from the War of 1812 to Afghanistan and all the wars in between. The 8th Annual Windsor Military Studies Conference was held at the Major F.A Tilston,
Province donates $3 million for Grace Hospital demolition
By Tom Morrison Windsor West Liberal MPP Teresa Piruzza has announced the Ontario government has contributed $3 million to the City of Windsor for the demolition, cleanup and redevelopment of the old Grace Hospital site.
Hundreds Attend Heart Defects Fundraiser
By Jamie Adam Windsor has an abnormally high heart defect rate and The Heart Defects Society of Windsor and Essex County sought to raise awareness this weekend. Their seventh annual pasta dinner at the Teutonia Club had an estimated 300
AGW lets you know your neighbours
By: Murad Erzinclioglu The Art Gallery of Windsor is offering the community a chance to explore the connection between border cities around the globe. Border Cultures: Part One (homes, land) is the current art show at the AGW.
Where’s the one per cent?
by Rick Dawes A local artist who attended the City of Windsor’s Cultural Summit at the McKenzie Hall Cultural Centre Feb. 13 is questioning why the city hasn’t set aside one per cent of municipal construction costs to purchase local
Beatles tribute band plays Chrysler Centre
by Jolene Bulmer The Beatles are back in Windsor, or at least Canada’s number one tribute band is. The Caverners performed Jan. 26 at the Chrysler Centre. There were almost 500 people in attendance to see the Canadian band. The
Merchandise sales boost popularity of Where’s Amy?
by Jolene Bulmer Windsor’s local musicians rely on their fans to buy merchandise. Kelly Ronholm is the lead guitarist in the all-girls local punk band, Where’s Amy? She has been a member of the band since April and says that
Local artist showcases work
by Jolene Bulmer Some of Windsor’s local musicians are touring across Canada, getting record deals and even being signed to movie albums, while the local art scene is trying to catch up. Local artists have been showcasing their work in
Medical treatment over imprisonment
By Jessica Brisebois A new program aimed at keeping the mentally ill out of jail was launched Feb.6 by the Ontario Provincial Police Essex County and the Community Crisis Centre at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital. The Community Outreach and Support Team
Enrollment numbers on the rise at St. Clair College
By Y. Murad Erzinclioglu Enrollment may be down at the University of Windsor but the number of students at St. Clair College continues to rise. Over the past decade enrollment at the college has steadily increased year after year. In
U of W president outlines strategic plan
By Tom Morrison The president of the University of Windsor wants to attract more students by making enrollment more appealing for new students and finding ways to promote ongoing developments at the school. University president Alan Wildeman addressed a
Fat Tuesday fix locations
Here is a list of bakeries in Windsor where the Polish treat will be sold: Adriatic Bakery Address: 912 Tecumseh Road East Phone: 519-256-6575 Flavours: Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, Custard, Lemon Price: $7.99 1/2 doz Blak’s Bakery Address: 1022 Langlois Street
Foundation aims to make Windsor more ‘aWEsome’
By Murad Erzinclioglu A new non-profit foundation is hoping to make Windsor and Essex County more awesome, $1,000 at a time. The Aweome Foundation that originally started in Boston in 2009 has since become a worldwide network of “people devoted
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