From making beats in his bedroom to winning a global beat battle, a 16-year-old Holy Names High School student is making his way into the music world. On Feb. 5, it was announced on a Twitch livestream that Windsor teen, Mesho Keryakoz, had beat out more than 1000 other musicians and declared winner of the JJ Lundin Beat Battle. Not
Candidates in the Student Representative Council (SRC) election at St. Clair College are campaigning differently this year. This year, all election campaigning is happening virtually following a ban on in-person campaigns. All the candidates are allowed to use their own social media. The SRC also uploaded campaign videos of the candidates in
Both public and Catholic high schools in Windsor-Essex returned to in-person learning on Feb. 8. While some students opted to remain in a virtual classroom, most students have chosen to be in-person for their classes. Many students said they are happy to be back in classrooms including Reese Bellmore, a Grade 11 student at Essex District High School. However, Bellmore said she and her friends still face some challenges. “I’m happy to be
Pet owners never expected their animals to be affected by the legalization of cannabis in Canada. Many people do not properly discard their joint or cigarette butts in public areas. Instead, they are thrown on the ground. Although it may
The funding for mental health services is not enough to meet needs in Windsor, social workers say. Windsor does not have enough resources for the number of mentally ill people needing help. Windsor Regional Hospital has 30 acute beds for psychiatric patients and runs at over 100 per cent capacity, according to some nurses. “Working
Windsor residents can feel at ease about Vaccine rollout thanks to Chapmans ice cream. The Windsor Essex County Health Unit received a gift from Chapmans Canada this week, an industrial sized freezer. The Government of Ontario has developed a three
After a few weeks of bitter cold, the next week or so is a reminder that spring is coming. The temperature on Tuesday was one degree Celsius with a chance of rain showers or flurries and wind gusts that could
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of some landlords and tenants in Windsor. As of now, there are a total of 12,719 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Windsor area with 368 deaths. According to a release from the
Questions remain for investigators after a house fire last week on Church Street between Wyandotte and Park Streets West. Both police and fire marshals are actively investigating what caused the blaze that left one first floor occupant dead and another critically injured, as well as damages totalling an estimated $225,000. Following
Researchers at Lambton College’s research and innovation department are enjoying the fruits of their labour after yet again being ranked by researchinfosource.com as the top research college in Ontario, and number two in Canada. The Sarnia-based college has already been on the top– 50 list multiple
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has put many forms of entertainment on hold, and that includes stand-up comedy. For some, the pandemic may have caused the last laugh. Leo Dufour, stand-up comedian and owner of the Komedy Korner said he will be closing his club
Many couples will not be able to see each other in person for Valentine’s Day this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. For those couples, video calls have become the next best thing. Noah Mosco, a 22-year-old man from Belle River,
Customers at Eatery101 are taking the taste of class home with them. Eatery101 is a restaurant operated by St Clair College culinary students at the college’s main campus. However, due to pandemic safety measures the restaurant had to shift to
Musicians and music producers in Windsor and Essex County are using technology and merchandising to continue amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. As the Canadian Independent Music Association reports $233 million in lost revenue as of December 2020, it has led those in music to adjust their approach. Josh and Katie
A Windsor charity and store are working together to give back. The owners of a cartoon toy store have donated thousands of dollars in merchandise to Easter Seals. Cartoon Kingdom on Walker Road has donated a large variety of high-end
Staff in public and Catholic high schools in Windsor-Essex County say they are ensuring a safe return for their students next week. Both boards are expecting their students to return to in-person classes Feb. 8, 2021. Many students and teachers said they find it both exciting and nerve-wracking to return. Lisa Velinovski, a “R.I.S.E” teacher at F.W. Begley School, said it has been challenging for everyone. “It’s been hard because we were the first school to receive a Covid-19 outbreak. Since being
The Tamil community gathered at Windsor Hindu Temple on Thursday Jan. 28 to celebrate Thaipusam. This event was organized by the Windsor Tamil community and started at 6:30 in the evening. Due to the pandemic restrictions, a maximum of ten people were allowed at Temple. Sivaram Arumugam is a member of Windsor
With the holidays fast approaching Windsor residents find themselves at a crossroads whether to cook a full Christmas dinner or just order take out. “Since we can only have a limited amount of family in our home for the holidays,
Business owners are pivoting to sustainable practices amid environmental concerns. Consumers are interested in buying from environmentally friendly companies, with a Harvard Business Review survey finding 65 per cent of people want to buy from sustainable brands. Klaus Dohring is the president of Green Sun Rising, a local solar panel
Members of Windsor city council are considering operating transit in a time of crisis without designating it an essential service. The Environment, Transportation and Public Safety standing committee decided against designating transit an essential service on Nov. 25, after considering
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