Many Canadians realize how great life can be in Canada, but some refugees say it is a struggle with hardships paving the way to a better future. The Immigration Act of 1976 gave refugees a distinct status for those fleeing poverty, war, gangs, persecution and other types of hardships. The act defined
You better watch out! You better not cry! And you better wear your mask! Because Santa Claus, Ms.Claus and the whole North Pole gang are headed to St.Clair College for Windsor’s annual Santa Claus parade with a few adjustments to
Staff at one doctor’s office in Amherstburg have completely changed the way their patients visit with their physicians by bringing almost everything they do online. Dr. Tim O’Callahan said they broke up into groups with one doctor going into the office
Artists say they are experiencing the struggles and hardships that COVID-19 has brought to the music industry. Just like many professions, the pandemic has taken its toll on those making their living in music. The year 2020 has been a challenge for the
Business owners who are looking to profit from Halloween spending during COVID-19 are experiencing mixed results. Nationally, 62 per cent of Canadians have no plans to celebrate the occasion this year. As such, themed attractions have adjusted for new customer spending. Sue Hancock is the manager of Exodus Escape Room which has a Halloween-themed room. She said the
Amid COVID-19, owners and employees said flexibility and adaptation are helping their small businesses survive. A Statistics Canada data chart reveals roughly 52 per cent of all small businesses in Ontario alone have added new ways to interact and sell to customers in the new normal. Such adaptations are part of Meghan
Halloween today, for many people, means candy, costumes and decorations. What some people do not know is the religious background behind the holiday. Halloween originated as a Pagan Celtic holiday called Samhain (SOW-wen). The name Halloween came from All Hallows Eve, meaning “all
Countries who experience high levels of poor air quality have seen noticeable drops in pollution since the start of the global pandemic. The novel coronavirus has had various impacts around the globe. One of those impacts is strict stay at home orders. These orders halted travel in most countries last spring. More people staying at home is believed to have led to a decrease in air pollution. Less pollution equals better air
Teachers are reuniting with students as schools reopen this fall. The decision to hold indoor classes was based on meetings organized by the Ministry of Education in the summer. Suggestions were offered on how schools should be re-opened while ensuring the safety of the students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Those accused of crimes are now more likely to get bail because of COVID-19 concerns, according to legal experts. According to the Windsor Police Service website, on Wednesday Sept. 23, 2020, patrol officers responded to a report of a fight in the area of
By Precious Alasa Religious organizations in Windsor-Essex have been allowed to reopen their places of worship after a lockdown of three months. Ontario premier Doug Ford made the public announcement on June 8 that churches can now reopen at 30
Demonstrators gathered at the Windsor riverfront to attend the Walk for Regis in support of Black Lives Matter (BLM) last weekend. Supporters met outside The Bistro and lined Riverside Drive Saturday afternoon holding up signs and fists as cars drove
A family out for a stroll in Reaume Park, on Tues. May 26, 2020. Windsor experienced summer-like weather this week, with sunny conditions and temperatures reaching the upper 20s C. It seemed many residents did not want to be kept
Closings of non-essential services during the Covid-19 crisis is forcing small business owners to use government aid to survive. As the end of emergency shutdown measures remains unclear, business owners continue to face issues like profit losses and overdue rent.
It’s your typical Wednesday night around 7 p.m. after a long hard day of work. The Manchester Pub located on Ouellette Avenue in downtown Windsor is jam-packed. Not a single table is unoccupied. The smell of fresh cut French fries
Undefeated at home with just four losses on the season and a league low of 57 goals against in 40 games, the Lakeshore Canadiens were a thriving minor hockey team. The only opponent that seemed to be able to take
With the recent break of COVID19, health officials are pressing the idea of staying home despite minimal exceptions such as getting fresh air or gathering household essentials. Michelle Marentette is a 51-year-old woman who has stayed in for a month
Once upon a time, there was a thrill of riding bikes to the corner drug store, buying packs of wax and ripping them open in the parking lot. Many children were on the hunt for the Donruss Ken Griffey Jr.
The City of Windsor has announced a $60,000 grant to fund and support the art community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city has relaunched the arts, culture and heritage fund allowing local artists who have been affected by COVID-19 to
With a continuous rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Windsor, officials are preparing the city for the worst-case scenario. On April 4, Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario will allow 15 essential businesses to continue working while putting
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