By Ryan Percy On Feb. 23 the Chrysler Theatre will become a hive of activity as the area spelling bee takes centre stage. The WFCU Credit Union Scripps Regional Spelling Bee is offering free admission to spectators from the public
By Ryan Percy All but one trustee of the Greater Essex County District School Board voted to expand Pride month flag flying. The 9-1 vote on Feb. 19 was in favor of having flags flown at city and county elementary
By Kurlis Mati and Guoliang Fu More than 160 people chose to grin and bear the cold last Friday, plunging themselves into icy water at the fifth annual Polar Plunge Windsor-Essex. “This year we’re hoping to raise about $60,00o,” said
By Zander Kelly University of Windsor students had their commute go sideways last Tuesday morning. After Monday night’s freezing rain, all of the walkways around the University were coated in a layer of ice. St.Clair College released an announcement that
By Eleanor Dhillon While some headlines have claimed breakfast is no longer important, others disagree and say skipping breakfast can have negative impacts on health. Recent studies have shown breakfast may not be a priority for many. A Statistica 2019
By Cody Wall The Windsor Spitfires playoff hopes are beginning to look less likely, but the team’s rookies are continuing to give fans hope for the future. Having lost eight of the team’s last 10 games some fans are beginning
The new music school foundation in Windsor is hoping to shape the future of music in the city. When Bethany Russell graduated from the University of Windsor she wanted to create an open space for children who want to learn
By Jordan Ferris Members of the Canadian Armed Forces traded in their rifles for hockey sticks to celebrate Hockey Day in Canada. On Saturday Feb. 9, the Canadian Armed forces held their second annual Grapes Cup Army vs Navy hockey
Police officers who attended the Coffee with a Cop event hosted at Café March 21 on Feb. 7 said they believe it will help “humanize” them in citizen eyes. The Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative partnered with the Downtown Windsor Business
By Kamryn Cusumano Three local women are being recognized as unsung heroes in the Windsor-Essex community. Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital’s Changing Lives Together Foundation is partnering with the In Honour of the Ones We Love organization to celebrate and give
By Emma Butler Second Chance Animal Rescue Windsor and Essex County held an animal adoption event to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They welcomed anyone to come and get pictures at a kissing booth to raise money for their organization. The adoption
By Joyce St. Antoine Windsor, Ontario recently became a new film location spot. Composer Adrian Ellis paired up with director Gavin Michael Booth to create a movie called Last Call. It was filmed in downtown Windsor and the Mediaplex. “Gavin
By Joyce St. Antoine A Sarnia-based ex-gymnastics coach was acquitted on two sex-related charges. On Feb. 13, Dave Brubaker, a former coach for the Canadian Olympic team, was found not guilty for the related charges from 2000 and 2007. Brubaker
By Travis Conant Teacher, writer and dedicated mentor, Arnot Ross McCallum has died. McCallum taught at several elementary schools in Windsor/Essex throughout his career, including Harrow Public School and King Edward Public School. His impact on students, colleagues and the
“We work together to end homelessness.” That’s the message of the Windsor Residence for Young Men, also known as the WRYM. The annual fundraising event “The Coldest Night of the Year” is coming. The WRYM will stay outside 14 hours
In January of 2019, the Windsor Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (I.C.E.) Unit started to investigate suspected instances of child pornography. Members of the I.C.E. Unit applied for and received judicial authorization to search a residence linked to the investigation.
Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. Precipitation will begin as snow starts to fall Monday night. That snow will change briefly to ice pellets, with two to four cm accumulation, before changing once
By Suraj Sasi Men are not usually considered your typical orchid lover. However, John Marcotte who runs OrchidsCanada.com and has a particular fondness for this species of flowers. Marcotte has been growing orchids for more than 35 years and
A community Q&A was held at Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare about the upcoming construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The event was organized by the Windsor/ Essex Community Benefits Coalition, hoping to provide the answers to the questions from
Students, faculty and community members gathered for the groundbreaking of St. Clair College’s new Sports Park on Feb. 1, 2019. Plans for the $21.5 million Sports Park were unveiled during a presentation at the college’s South Campus main building. Speakers
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