Gaming for a cause St. Clair Esports Club hosts 24-hour livestream for charity By Melinda De L’eveille & Andy Tworek Gamers are often seen as lazy, introverted and disconnected from society. While some in the general gaming community
For many transgender individuals, changing one’s legal name or gender marker can be a significant headache, something a student-run ID clinic in Windsor hopes to minimize. On Feb. 4, 2023, the Trans ID clinic held its most recent round of
A local artist has created a platform where Black children and youth can share their artwork. Kiki Symoné, a Black artist herself whose artworks depict the everyday life of Black communities, launched the online platform artdealerkids in 2021 on Instagram
By: Dale Cabuquin and Saloni Chauhan Michael Barei was born with cerebral palsy. When he was ten years old, a friend introduced him to sledge hockey. Since then, Barei has been playing para-ice hockey. Now, he wants to spread the
This is not a story about homelessness, addiction, or mental health. It’s a story about pain. Staff at Windsor’s Downtown Mission see it every day in the addicts, the homeless and those struggling with mental health issues. They’ve “burned all
Joe Vecchione set out to make smoothies with his bicycle. What happened next has become one of Windsor’s treasures, delighting patrons of the Farmer’s Market for years. Vecchione, an archeologist, inventor and proud father, said the idea was to start
The Volkswagen of Windsor building on Lauzon Road is reflective of the meticulous and deliberate engineering of the cars inside. Spotless white walls leading to clear glass windows are reflective of the upscale clientele. One person who works in these
By Juhwan Jung • Dec. 08, 2022 • MediaPlex News A charity event organized by the Welcome Center Shelter was held at the Capri Pizza Recreation Complex On Dec. 4th. This charity event had activities such as cookie decorations and
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for those struggling with seasonal affective disorder. “Basically, it’s light therapy, talk therapy or drug therapy,” said Tim Baxter, counselor at Crossroads Centre for Personal Empowerment. “Those are the three main
Jason Bellaire is the new Chief of Windsor Police. “The selection of Chief Jason Bellaire comes after an extensive nation-wide search and we are pleased to welcome him as the Chief of the Windsor Police Service,” said Windsor Mayor Drew
The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association is looking for vendors to create a winter wonderland. Taking place in Art Alley between Pelissier Street and Ouellette Avenue, the DWBIA is aiming to make a downtown Windsor Holiday Village. The attraction will
Windsor Police are asking for the driver in a hit-and-run collision last Friday to turn themselves in. The crash happened at the intersection of Elsmere Avenue and Ellis Street East, leaving one man dead from his injuries. Authorities believe the
It doesn’t matter whether it’s inflation, gas, or groceries: The cost of living is going up,and along with it, the cost of doing business. Small business owners are concerned about losing consumers as a result of the latest round of
Remembrance day festivities are deeply ingrained into the lives of domestic students at St. Clair College, but to some from international backgrounds, the day’s significance is not fully apparent. Remembrance Day festivities took place throughout Windsor on Nov. 11. According
More than 45,000 people stood in line and attended the 2022 Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) breaking the previous record of 43,000 in 2019. The festival ran from Oct. 27 to Nov. 6 and aired 311 screenings of 177 films
As shortages across Canada continue for pain medications for children, parents are having concerns heading into the winter season. Dunya Aziz, a mother of two from Windsor, said it is the worst-case scenario for there to be these shortages during
While students attempt to balance work and school, obstacles arise while searching for jobs, according to a student at St. Clair College. “I don’t have a job right now since I find it tough to acquire one because not many
The fall months are hectic in many community shelters around Windsor-Essex, according to volunteers. Harsh, below-freezing temperatures during the winter make it nearly impossible for someone without proper shelter to survive outdoors. Shelters all over the county are preparing themselves
Young Canadians are not voting in great numbers. Youth voting rates have been declining since the start of the 1990s. They picked up again in 2011 until about 2018, when they peaked and started back on the downward trend. In
A local resident of Windsor was walking his dog on Ouellette Avenue when he tripped on asphalt two years ago. “I fell into the road, banged my head and broke my glasses,” Wayne Tennant said. He was 73 when the
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