The magical gift of volunteering
In the blink of an eye, your life could change forever – especially if you’re one of the one in 12 Canadians who have a rare disease. Szymon Cajmer joined the list of one in 12 when he was diagnosed with a
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DWCC helps create downtown Windsor neighbourhood alliance
Residents of Windsor’s downtown core came together at A Dog’s Breakfast on Feb. 26 to discuss changes within the community alongside a glimpse of what their future looks like. The Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative is working with the residents to
Arrest made in convenience store robbery
An arrest has been made following a convenience store robbery that took place on Feb. 24. During the robbery, a male suspect entered a store on the 900 block of Ouellette Avenue with a handgun and demanded money. Through investigation
5,700 on city wait list for affordable housing
Figures from 2019 show a worsening crisis in affordable housing and homelessness in Windsor. There are 6,500 people in Windsor cannot afford to buy a home because they spend more than 50 per cent of their income on housing. The City of Windsor
2,154 anti-rodent calls in Windsor in 2019
In 2019, the City of Windsor received more than 2,100 requests for rodent control. The city has had a steady stream of requests for rodent control since it offered the service free of charge. In 2018, there were 2,223 requests.
New Windsor Public Library location a welcome home for some
The sun shines through french windows, making everything look warm and serene. Away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Windsor, you can enjoy your own time here. It is not only a sea of knowledge, but also a haven
Funding and research solves problems of brain injuries
A little funding and research can go a long way to preventing brain injuries and helping those living with them. Anna Jurak, executive director of the Brain Injury Association of Windsor-Essex County, said certain aspects of brain injuries can pose
Home for the playoffs
After a strong regular season the St. Clair Saints Men’s Basketball team will host their first playoff game in six years at the Sportsplex at St. Clair’s main campus. The Saints are third in the west division of the Ontario
Detroit River ducks survey event
Volunteers associated with Birds Canada and the Essex County Field Naturalists Club will be counting ducks as part of their annual winter survey in part of the lower Detroit River designated as an important bird and biodiversity area. “It’s
Eco-friendly business practices helping Windsor businesses
Businesses that adopt Eco-friendly business practices are seeing improvement in many areas. According to the 2018 Environmental Performance Index Results, Canada had an environmental performance index of 72.18. A major factor in the score is some businesses choose to indulge
Safety is number one issue for police intervening in children experiencing mental health crisis
Despite the fact of understanding children’s mental issues, children and others safety is the requirement for police intervention at schools. Comprehension of a child’s inner mental and emotional world is important to help and support them. However, in situations
High school students test skills designing vehicles of the future through WEEDC competition
Students in Windsor-Essex are getting the opportunity to take part in a competition that will creatively allow them to design vehicles of the future. Open exclusively to high school students, the competition was launched by the WindsorEssex Economic
Windsor’s drinking water receives perfect rating from Ontario Environment Ministry
The Windsor Utilities Commission (WUC) announced that the city’s drinking water system had received the best rating available from Ontario’s Environment Ministry this Wednesday. According to media release, the WUC and ENWIN were evaluated for compliance with regulated water
Windsor’s Lancaster bomber undergoing restoration project
Reconstruction of the Lancaster bomber, Windsor’s own historically significant warplane, is set for completion two years ahead of schedule. Since 2006, the project has been under construction by the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association at the No. Seven Elementary Flying
Doctors are real people too
The Ontario Medical Association is urging people to see doctors as humans with their new advertisement campaign. The Doctors, we lead you to better health campaign was launched on Jan. 27, 2020 by OMA to demonstrate the value of
New hospice program brings community together
A new program introduced by the Windsor’s Hospice brings together art, fitness, social interaction, and most importantly members of the community. The social prescription program was started by social worker Micheal Bennett and his intern at the time, Tamerra Paterson.
Plastic in our waters
A new documentary about the impact of plastic in the environment will be screened at the Capitol Theatre Tuesday, March 3. The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup (DRCC) will be hosting the film. A Plastic Ocean is a documentary about
WETech report pushes for diversified tech in Windsor
The WETech Alliance Tech Connect report could be a sign of Windsor’s diversified future. The 30 page report was released Feb. 27 exploring the tech sector in the city. This comes the same day of the FCA Windsor Assembly
Black History Month roundup
Windsor-Essex has been celebrating Black History by hosting events around the city to praise these achievements of prominent black figures and give a voice to future leaders. Black History Month is an annual celebration of black figures both past and
Coronavirus concerns cause canceled trips
The coronavirus crisis is causing travelers to put a hold on their trips. The effects of coronavirus are spreading past medical issues and affecting travel plans creating a whole new issue for travelers. The quick wide spread of the deadly
