Canadians estimated to spend $70 on Halloween 2021

Canadians estimated to spend $70 on Halloween 2021

🕔13:16, 29.Oct 2021

Retired hydraulic technician, Tony Tiberia, takes Halloween decorating to the next level.  “To put the stuff out It’ll take about a week and a half or so, but then to do the final touches it takes a couple more days,”

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Learning about migrating geese at Jack Miner’s

Learning about migrating geese at Jack Miner’s

🕔14:51, 22.Oct 2021

In 1904, Jack Miner, also known as “Wild Goose Jack,” dug a hole for a pond and filled it with water. Many geese came to that pond and Miner would feed them. Miner’s pond would become a stop on the path the geese use when flying south

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How my life dramatically changed in six months

How my life dramatically changed in six months

🕔14:47, 22.Oct 2021

What I learned from hitting rock bottom  Fear of the unknown can be a crutch that holds an individual back. But for Brian Jacques, his leap of faith came with a significant risk that would have been daunting to handle

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Scare season is back in Windsor

Scare season is back in Windsor

🕔13:50, 22.Oct 2021

Get your best zombie costumes and your bravery, because the annual zombie walk and ScareHouse are back in town. With Halloween coming up soon, Windsor residents are starting to get back into the spooky spirit. Every year, Windsor locals hold

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Canada’s first National Truth and Reconciliation Day

Canada’s first National Truth and Reconciliation Day

🕔14:04, 15.Oct 2021

Canada has been increasing awareness about issues surrounding Indigenous people and the history of residential schools. Part of that awareness is a new national holiday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is dedicated

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Now Boarding, Windsor to Detroit

Now Boarding, Windsor to Detroit

🕔13:46, 15.Oct 2021

As borders from Windsor to Detroit remain closed for non-essential travel, some people are finding other methods of traveling to Detroit.   The Canada-U.S Border has been closed to land crossings (except essential workers) since March of 2020. The only method of travel from Detroit

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Boutique hotel comes to Erie Street

Boutique hotel comes to Erie Street

🕔13:39, 15.Oct 2021

Upcoming Erie Street boutique hotel is set to attract more tourists to Windsor. Fil Rocca, president of the Erie Street BIA, said the proposed construction at 781 Erie Street East is one of the first small-scale hotels to open in

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Loosening your belt after lockdown

Loosening your belt after lockdown

🕔13:35, 15.Oct 2021

After months of working from home, some people have found they are weighing in heavier than before multiple lockdowns began in March 2020.   Last December, the province entered a second major lockdown where most places of recreation as well

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Frontline workers protest mandatory vaccinations

Frontline workers protest mandatory vaccinations

🕔13:30, 15.Oct 2021

Protests against Canada’s federal vaccine mandates are coming to a city near you, as frontline workers and business owners rally for their freedom of choice.  On Thursday, Oct. 7, a large protest was held outside of Devonshire Mall on Division Road between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Holding signs and standing

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Medical vs. Cotton Masks

Medical vs. Cotton Masks

🕔13:23, 15.Oct 2021

Rebecca Rudman has been making masks since the start of the pandemic. The founder of the Windsor Essex Sewing Force knows that there is a lot of confusion about masks and concerns about allergies. With cotton masks now being widely available, there could also be some confusion about the differences between cotton masks and

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Local law firm looking to help Wheatley explosion victims

Local law firm looking to help Wheatley explosion victims

🕔13:08, 15.Oct 2021

A local law firm is looking to help those affected by the explosion in Wheatley on Aug. 26 seek compensation for any damages they’ve experienced.   The blast, which occurred on the corner of Erie Street North and Talbot Road East, caused several hospitalizations, 20

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St. Clair College and University of Windsor move to improve sexual violence and harassment policies.

St. Clair College and University of Windsor move to improve sexual violence and harassment policies.

🕔13:58, 1.Oct 2021 Blue safety pole pictured above. 27 of these emergency poles are located around the University of Windsor campus. Photo by: Savannah Mills St. Clair College and the University of Windsor plan to implement additional measures to ensure students feel supported Read Full Article
Touchless tech and safer facilities coming to Windsor

Touchless tech and safer facilities coming to Windsor

🕔13:44, 1.Oct 2021

Touchless technology is coming to a washroom near you.  Windsor will be receiving massive upgrades to municipal infrastructure, thanks to funding from other levels of government. The COVID-19 Resilience Stream grant will provide a combined $3.2 million in funding, to make Windsor’s municipal building entrances and washrooms safer.  Amidst the current pandemic,

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WSO music in the park event

WSO music in the park event

🕔13:39, 1.Oct 2021

Amherstburg locals are back in tune with the way life used to be. With COVID-19 changing how people gather, live concerts and performances had to be put on pause for almost a year and a half. But there is good

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Downtown BIA to launch night market pilot project in October

Downtown BIA to launch night market pilot project in October

🕔13:37, 1.Oct 2021

With the continued success of the Downtown Windsor Farmer’s Market, the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (DWBIA) is commencing a pilot project, the Night Market, which will begin on Oct. 8. Executive Director of the DWBIA, Debi Croucher, said they

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Non-profit organizations struggle during COVID-19

🕔12:14, 16.Apr 2021

COVID-19 has impacted many people and workplaces, including non-profit organizations. One of the many impacts these organizations have had to deal with during these times is being hit with financial struggles and barriers.   Before COVID-19 most non-profit organizations had a budget set for each year, so they

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New pizzeria opens in Cottam

New pizzeria opens in Cottam

🕔12:09, 16.Apr 2021

Cottam has no stoplights and only around 2100 residents, but its 14 main street businesses are set to welcome a new kid on the block. An area franchise is rolling into Cottam.  It has been over six years since Cottam

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St. Clair educator may win at film festival

St. Clair educator may win at film festival

🕔09:08, 16.Apr 2021

A documentary produced by a St. Clair College educator may win big. Irene Moore Davis is the manager of continuing education at St. Clair College. She is also an executive producer of The North Was Our Canaan, a documentary chronicling

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City of Windsor waives fees for sidewalk again

City of Windsor waives fees for sidewalk again

🕔13:22, 9.Apr 2021

Last year’s on-street patio program will be in effect again this year, as the City of Windsor has waived the fees associated with opening an outdoor patio for restaurants and bars. On Feb. 22, City Council announced that businesses intended to open curbside

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Making local park national draws mixed opinions

Making local park national draws mixed opinions

🕔13:19, 9.Apr 2021

The idea of nationalizing Ojibway Park draws mixed feelings from visitors and environmentalists.  Visitor Sarah Woolson said variety is what draws her to Ojibway Park.  “Compared to the other parks around here, it definitely has the most diversity and the animals here are definitely more comfortable with people,”

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