COVID-19 steals season from Lakeshore hockey team

COVID-19 steals season from Lakeshore hockey team

🕔11:59, 20.Apr 2020

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

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Windsor woman believes more physical distancing necessary amid COVID-19 pandemic

Windsor woman believes more physical distancing necessary amid COVID-19 pandemic

🕔10:08, 20.Apr 2020

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

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Is there a future in the cards?

Is there a future in the cards?

🕔21:44, 17.Apr 2020

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.

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Windsor funds art community with $60,000

Windsor funds art community with $60,000

🕔21:37, 17.Apr 2020

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

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Some construction deemed essential during COVID-19 pandemic

Some construction deemed essential during COVID-19 pandemic

🕔00:32, 13.Apr 2020

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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ERCA to host prairie pollinator workshop

ERCA to host prairie pollinator workshop

🕔14:00, 11.Mar 2020

The Essex Region Conservation Authority is hosting a free prairie pollinator workshop on March 24. The workshop looks at the restoration of prairie habitat, environmental benefits of native tall grass, planting and establishment techniques as well as maintenance.  This workshop

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More flooding problems for Lakeshore

More flooding problems for Lakeshore

🕔13:56, 11.Mar 2020

The north winds have brought Lake St. Clair waters onto the streets of Lakeshore and caused flooding, leaving the residents wary.   On Friday, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) issued a Flood Watch statement regarding strong winds primarily from

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One dead in Chatham collision

One dead in Chatham collision

🕔13:54, 11.Mar 2020

A multi-vehicle collision on Sunday afternoon in Chatham has left a man dead.    The 22-year-old from Chatham was driving a truck when he collided with two other vehicles at the intersection of Victoria Road and Gosnell Line.     Due to

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St. Clair College puts travel restriction in place

St. Clair College puts travel restriction in place

🕔13:51, 11.Mar 2020

St. Clair College has cancelled all out of country field trips due to the outbreak of COVID-19. According to college officials, any trips that are outside of Windsor Essex, Chatham-Kent will need Senior Operating Group (SOG) approval. Students have been

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Grenade found in Thames River

Grenade found in Thames River

🕔13:47, 11.Mar 2020

Last weekend, Chatham-Kent-Police received a call from a citizen who was “magnet fishing” in the Thames River near the new bridge. The man had caught what appeared to be a live grenade.   The police took the photographs of the

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UWindsor student wins Air Canada female aviators scholarship

UWindsor student wins Air Canada female aviators scholarship

🕔13:46, 11.Mar 2020

Olivia White, studying Aeronautics Leadership at the University of Windsor has been awarded with a $5000 scholarship from Air Canada.   The scholarship is part of Air Canada’s initiative to motivate the next generation of women aviators. “The scholarship not

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Wineology fire leads to arrest

Wineology fire leads to arrest

🕔13:27, 8.Mar 2020

An arrest has been made following a fire at Wineology in Tecumseh.  The fire broke out March 2 around 5:30 a.m. and the Ontario Fire Marshall later determined the fire was intentionally set and damages were estimated at $50,000. A

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University of Windsor going smoke free

University of Windsor going smoke free

🕔13:25, 8.Mar 2020

The University of Windsor is joining a list of 65 other colleges and universities in Canada to become 100 per cent smoke free.   Currently, the campus offers select smoking locations for cannabis, vaping and tobacco. But the locations will be

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Marijuana-infused edibles incites debate in Windsor

Marijuana-infused edibles incites debate in Windsor

🕔13:41, 6.Mar 2020

The practice of infusing food with marijuana is a topic of discussion in Windsor and some parents. Edible marijuana, unlike its inhalable counterpart, has a delayed reaction in the body. According to the Drugs Free Kids Canada website, when cannabis

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Saints Basketball Team Advances to Quarter Finals for first time in 13 years

Saints Basketball Team Advances to Quarter Finals for first time in 13 years

🕔13:07, 6.Mar 2020

The St. Clair College Men’s Basketball team has qualified for the OCAA Provincial Championship Final 8 tournament for the first time since 2007.  The Saints defeated La Cité Saturday night by a score of 91-88. Saints guard David Gomez Jr.

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It’s time to get to know about history

It’s time to get to know about history

🕔12:59, 6.Mar 2020

The Black Kids in Action event was performed at the Capitol Theatre on Feb. 26 to share stories about the history of Black people.  Marcia Pivtto is a co-founder and organizer of this show and said performances include singing, dancing

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Polar plunge

Polar plunge

🕔12:22, 6.Mar 2020

It is freezing for a reason and plungers are taking the opportunity to jump into cold water for a good cause. On Feb. 28, St. Clair College and the Windsor Police Service partnered with Windsor-Essex to host its annual Polar

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Coldest night walk

Coldest night walk

🕔12:19, 6.Mar 2020

Coldest Night of the Year walkers had a successful fund-raising weekend between weather and donations. The annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk in Windsor, hosted by the Downtown Mission, took place on Feb. 22. The family friendly 2, 5

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Chilifest turns up the heat fundraising

Chilifest turns up the heat fundraising

🕔12:15, 6.Mar 2020

This year’s ChiliFest brought community members from around Essex county together to enjoy good chili, good cake and good works. The ChiliFest hosted by the South Essex Community Council at the Leamington Portuguese Community Club was a fundraiser event to

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