Windsor doctor makes adolescent mental health a priority

Windsor doctor makes adolescent mental health a priority

🕔12:53, 2.Nov 2018

By Kamryn Cusumano     A Windsor doctor is on a mission to improve mental health services in the community. Dr. Patrick Smith, a family physician in Windsor, was inspired to create a non-profit organization called Stigma Enigma in 2013

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Miss Tecumseh Raises $400 for Canadian Mental Health Association

Miss Tecumseh Raises $400 for Canadian Mental Health Association

🕔12:08, 2.Nov 2018

A group of young pageant winners are raising money for the Canadian Mental Health Association. Miss Tecumseh 2018, Suzie Sawicki, 18, and her team of pageant girls held a halloween themed masquerade for mental health at the Tecumseh Arena on

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Windsor Spitfire fans blast new smoking rules

Windsor Spitfire fans blast new smoking rules

🕔09:30, 1.Nov 2018

By Yasmina Elasfar Windsor Spitfire fans aren’t happy with new provincial rules preventing them from smoking near the WFCU Centre. “I find it a little bit absurd because you’re taking away somebody’s free will to do something that is legal,”

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Local artist encourages Windsor creativity

Local artist encourages Windsor creativity

🕔09:19, 1.Nov 2018

By Kaitlynn Kenney A young artist has been drawing the attention of Windsor locals — and using his passion to make a difference in the community.   Eugenio Mendoza and the Art Lab recently hosted its first mini art lab

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Windsor Rotarians ‘Pig Out For Polio’

Windsor Rotarians ‘Pig Out For Polio’

🕔09:09, 1.Nov 2018

The Rotary Club of Windsor held its annual Pigout For Polio last week at the Fogolar Furlan Club. They joined Rotarians around the world to raise funds and awareness in the fight to eradicate polio – a preventable disease that

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WIFF Sets New Records in 2018

WIFF Sets New Records in 2018

🕔12:20, 31.Oct 2018

The Windsor International Film Festival wrapped up a record-breaking festival this weekend. What began humbly in 2005 with 20 films shown over three days has grown to the second largest volunteer film fest in Canada, screening a record 143 films

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Business as usual after marijuana legalization, say Windsor merchants

Business as usual after marijuana legalization, say Windsor merchants

🕔22:43, 29.Oct 2018

By Zander Kelly Canadians have been sparking up legal weed for a dozen days, but not much has changed for most local businesses. “Seriously, I didn’t notice any difference except maybe more people, when they’re coming in, you see they are

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Windsor recruiting firefighters

Windsor recruiting firefighters

🕔16:43, 29.Oct 2018

By Sumandeep Kaur Windsor is recruiting firefighters. Applicants must be 18 and legally entitled to work in Canada. They must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or an Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency. “It would be considered an asset to have

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10th annual haunt scarier than ever: ‘I was so scared’

10th annual haunt scarier than ever: ‘I was so scared’

🕔16:38, 29.Oct 2018

By Alyssa Leonard The halls were filled with screams and laughter Sunday during the final night of Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens’ 10th annual haunted greenhouse. People barreling out of the exit were met with a final scare — a loud and

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WIFF 2018 gets bigger every year

WIFF 2018 gets bigger every year

🕔15:36, 29.Oct 2018

By Amos Johnson The 14th annual Windsor International Film Festival sold over 24,000 tickets this year. The seven-day event runs from Monday to Sunday featuring over 100 films and over 200 screenings. The festival takes place at three venues in

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Windsor police offer $5K reward in homicide investigation

Windsor police offer $5K reward in homicide investigation

🕔15:17, 29.Oct 2018

By Kaitlynn Kenney The Windsor Police Service have issued a $5,000 reward in the homicide investigation of Jason Pantlitz-Solomon. “We put out the reward to circulate the conversation again and get any new information about the case,” said Sgt. Andy

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Local products celebrated at small business expo

Local products celebrated at small business expo

🕔12:46, 29.Oct 2018

“Love local, shop local.” The Windsor Essex Small Business Centre wants local shoppers to heed that call. The organization held its annual W.E. Shop Local Show last week at the Fogolar Furlan Club. The show provided shoppers access to a diverse array of Windsor-Essex

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Windsor elects municipal government

Windsor elects municipal government

🕔13:43, 26.Oct 2018

By Matt Flood Windsorites made their voices known as they elected their new municipal government Oct. 22. Voters hit the streets across Ontario to vote for mayors, councillors and school board trustees. The 103 polling stations throughout Windsor received voters

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Border City Brawlers at the Rock Bottom Bar and Grill

Border City Brawlers at the Rock Bottom Bar and Grill

🕔13:42, 26.Oct 2018

By Kenneth Pastushyn   Windsor’s roller derby team is looking for new recruits. The Border City Brawlers women’s roller derby team were at the Rock Bottom Bar and Grill on Oct. 19, hoping to recruit more players. Women who were new

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Walking through Windsor

Walking through Windsor

🕔13:35, 26.Oct 2018

By Fabricio Rivera Often over looked by passing travelers, Windsor is a hidden gem. Filled with rich historic landmarks, museums, great entertainment, world class fishing and is also known for its local pizzerias. If you dig deeper, you will see

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The Festival of Light is bringing diversity this year

The Festival of Light is bringing diversity this year

🕔13:13, 26.Oct 2018

Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, will be welcoming the diverse community of Windsor this year including Jains, Sikhs, Muslims, Buddhists and Christians on Nov. 24. The festival commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over evil King Ravana more than

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Windsor crime is up

Windsor crime is up

🕔13:03, 26.Oct 2018

By Precious Alasa The Crime rate in Windsor is on the rise. More than 200 more crimes occurred in 2017 compared to 2016. Windsor’s increased crime rate is becoming a concern for the city. According to the Windsor Police Service

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Is rbST just a really big scary term?

Is rbST just a really big scary term?

🕔12:56, 26.Oct 2018

By Ryan Percy Canadians are being told to relax and have a glass of milk, whether it comes from Canada or the United States. The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement is expected to give the United States access to up to 3.6

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Survivor of human trafficking walks in freedom

Survivor of human trafficking walks in freedom

🕔12:13, 26.Oct 2018

By Madeline Mazak Silence blanketed Dieppe Gardens Saturday morning as a survivor of human trafficking shared her harrowing testimony at Windsor’s first Walk for Freedom. A crowd of 116 walked in a single-file line along Windsor’s riverside to raise awareness of human trafficking. It

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A future with fresher foodbanks

A future with fresher foodbanks

🕔11:19, 26.Oct 2018

By Lauren O’Brien Farmers in Windsor and Essex County say food banks need to promote healthier eating. Lesley Labbe is the primary farmer at Our Farm Organics, located just outside of Cottam, Ont. As one of Windsor and Essex County’s

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