Wild Bear Cub Found in Windsor Van
On the evening of August 31, Windsor Police Service received a call stating there was a bear in the back of a van. Police found the bear in the vehicle following a 10–hour drive from up north. Police took the bear
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Powerhouse Prospects Clash
Pre-season Begins Windsor Spitfires vs Sarnia Sting September 6 marks the date that the pre-season begins for the OHL’s highly anticipated first overall draft pick, Ethan Belchetz. Ethan, alongside the Windsor Spitfires take on the OHL’s highly anticipated second overall
Labour day Bridge Walk
Thousands gathered from far and wide in the brisk morning wind for a Labour Day tradition. Walkers and runners took part in the Mackinac Bridge Walk in the state of Michigan. Some were even adventurous enough to walk the
Transit Windsor Eliminates Longtime Route
Transit Windsor ushers in a new era by to discontinuing one of its existing routes as part of Transit Master Plan. The Dominion 5 which travels along a north to south route from the Windsor International Transit Terminal to St.
Major Fire in Walkerville Destroys Building
Windsor Fire Crews battle a blaze at Wyandotte Street and Parent Avenue in Walkerville on May 24, 2024. Photo by Austin Kerr. Windsor Fire Crews battle a blaze at Wyandotte Street and Parent Avenue in Walkerville on May 24, 2024.Windsor RibFest 2024 tempts tastebuds
This year RibFest was bigger and better than ever. The event, which started back in 1996, has grown into one of Windsor’s favorite traditions, celebrating its 28th year of bringing mouthwatering barbecue to the people. Ribfest draws the attention of
Four arrested for alleged underage prostitution
During an undercover operation the Windsor Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police arrested four individuals for allegedly seeking sex with underage girls. In the past months, members of Windsor Police and Ontario Provincial Police intelligence team led joint Forces Strategy
Total Eclipse of a lifetime
by Zachary Balogh Windsor and Essex County residents were treated to a rare phenomenon as day turned to night. A total solar eclipse occurred Monday and caused excitement across the region as portions of Essex County were in the path
Solar Eclipse expected to attract large crowds
Today a spectacular and rare celestial event is set to unfold over North America. As the Moon aligns between Sun and the Earth, a total Solar Eclipse will be clearly visible in Ontario for the first time Since 1979.
Three suspects arrested for breaking and entering
The Windsor Police Service has arrested three males for breaking and entering at an east end elementary school. On April 6, at midnight officers were alerted to the break in 8400 block Cedarview St. Suspects attempted to flee after
Did You Know? Michigan Central Station
New life is being put into an old building that has been closed for decades. The Michigan Central Station is a historic landmark located in Detroit’s Corktown neighbourhood. The station was built in 1913 and trains would run in and
International Women’s Day Gala
Women’s Enterprise Skills Training (WEST) is an organization that gives opportunities to newcomers women to Canada. They assist women of all ages with trainings in different aspects, starting from English courses to trade and business, accounting courses. They also help
Shots fired on Howard Avenue
Just before 10 p.m. on March 21, the Windsor Police Service responded to the 1600 block of Howard Avenue for reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officer observed shell casings and damage in the back of the residence. Major Crimes and
Holiday Every Day
March 22 is World Water Day! While watching the movie Water Land, you also can go to the riverside and give honor to the Detroit River and even help. It is not a bad idea to go walk around the
Free public skating at Forest Glade Arena garners big turnout
by Joelle Brassard Forest Glade arena in Windsor provides free skating on Friday evenings open to the community. Cory Elliott, Manager of arenas and recreation facilities for Windsor, said public skate nights have been around in our Windsor community since
St. Clair College’s volleyball teams both play some of their best seasons in a long time
by Elliott St. Aubin St. Clair College’s volleyball teams both took home the win in their first playoff games of the year. Both the men’s and women’s teams crushed their opponents, not letting them win a single set during the
Local entrepreneurs put on new creative writing event
by Elliot St. Aubin Layan Barakat and Lauryn Bodde held an event they call The Great Story Swap. So how does this event run? Well, you and a friend join a bunch of strangers in writing a story about each
How students will spend March Break
by: Dale Cabuquin Between March 11 and 15 is St. Clair College’s one-week break for staff and students. We asked students how they were planning to spend their week off. “After reading week I have three exams,” Emeka Onyeukwu, a
The reason behind moving garbage collection to curbside: it might not be what you think
by Joelle Brassard City Council voted in the majority last week to move all residential garbage and yard waste collection from alleys to curbs wherever possible starting April 2025. This has caused backlash from Windsorites due to the overwhelming belief
New pottery studio coming to Ford City
by Joelle Brassard Two local women, Lisa Gabriele and Gisele Bick, are opening a new pottery studio in Ford City. “What inspired us both to open the studio in Windsor was that there isn’t one right now,” said Gabriele. “There’s
