Abandoned in Texas, home in Windsor

Abandoned in Texas, home in Windsor

🕔11:00, 29.Sep 2017

By Angelica Haggert Fifteen dogs and seven cats. It was quite the van ride home from Texas for the Moggy Cat Rescue team. Lauren Edwards, Moggy Cat Rescue founder, was struck by the images of abandoned animals and overflowing animal

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Windsor symphony orchestra gears up for new season

Windsor symphony orchestra gears up for new season

🕔09:37, 29.Sep 2017

  By Zander Kelly Symphony music fans in Windsor have a lot to look forward to as the Windsor Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 70th year with a grand list of concerts, including The Music of Star Wars. “It’s a season

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Religious leaders say more youth are questioning their faith

Religious leaders say more youth are questioning their faith

🕔12:53, 22.Sep 2017

By Kaitlynn Kenney In the past decade, young people have been straying away from going to church. They have started questioning their spirituality, asking more questions and are feeling lost, according to several ministers and non-christian religious leaders. According to

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The Drawer Boy, a modern Canadian classic

The Drawer Boy, a modern Canadian classic

🕔12:46, 22.Sep 2017

By Amos Johnson Ghost Light Players, a non-profit theatre organization, opens their third season with Michael Healey’s award-winning play, The Drawer Boy. The Drawer Boy follows the story of a young actor named Miles who moves in with two farmers,

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IRIS House helps many

IRIS House helps many

🕔11:17, 21.Apr 2017

By Justin Crouch People who have a chronic mental illness are finding help at IRIS House in Windsor. IRIS Residential Inns and Services is a supportive home for persons with persistent mental illness that emphasizes the physical and mental requirements

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Downtown shop owner goes on own terms

Downtown shop owner goes on own terms

🕔10:44, 21.Apr 2017

By Zander Kelly After almost 50 years Riaz Bhatti is ready to retire. Bhatti, 71, is the owner of World Cottage, an antiques and trinkets shop at 553 Ouellette Ave. World Cottage opened in the early 1970s with $20 and a lot

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New business hosts video challenge fundraisers

New business hosts video challenge fundraisers

🕔13:28, 7.Apr 2017

A Windsor entrepreneur has created a uniquely new company that seeks to help charities and non-profit organizations host special challenges. Starting this year, Excideo will allow organizations to host “challenges” in order to raise money. This website was founded by

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Leamington hospital name changed to Erie Shores Health Care

Leamington hospital name changed to Erie Shores Health Care

🕔13:18, 7.Apr 2017

By Cade Ryan Leamington District Memorial Hospital has changed its name to Erie Shores Health Care almost 70 years after its opening. The Leamington Hospital opened April 1,1950. Now more than six decades later, the hospital has a new name,

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Career RIP for the Deadman

Career RIP for the Deadman

🕔12:56, 7.Apr 2017

Wrestlemania 33 saw the end of arguably the greatest career in professional wrestling history when The Undertaker lost to Roman Reigns on Sunday April 3, 2017. After the loss that capped off the pay-per-view, The Undertaker took off his traditional

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Windsor vs. everybody

Windsor vs. everybody

🕔12:41, 7.Apr 2017

By Grace Bauer Windsor’s music scene is changing and competition from across the river may be the reason. Every day, thousands of Windsorites cross the border to work, shop, dine and attend concerts in Detroit. According to Statistics Canada, about

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Spay/neuter voucher program six years strong

Spay/neuter voucher program six years strong

🕔12:18, 7.Apr 2017

By Amos Johnson The spay and neuter voucher program is still in effect in Windsor after a successful five-year history of helping pet owners take the edge off the costs. This program is designed to help people with a low

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Wrench-up is here

Wrench-up is here

🕔11:23, 7.Apr 2017

Oliver Swainson poses inside Bike Windsor-Essex (Photo By Christina Chibani). Bike Windsor-Essex has launched a new program focusing on helping individuals in poverty to maintain their bike in good condition at no cost. Bike Windsor-Essex was started in 2010 by

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Quittenton experiencing upgrades

Quittenton experiencing upgrades

🕔12:42, 31.Mar 2017

The newly upgraded facility at Quittenton Hall has come to the attention of many students at St. Clair College. Located on the south campus of St. Clair College in Windsor, Quittenton is one of the best buildings in the city,

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Chuck Berry Dead at 90

Chuck Berry Dead at 90

🕔11:36, 24.Mar 2017

By Joe Gibel   “The Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” has died. Chuck Berry, legendary musician and music pioneer was found Saturday at his home outside St. Louis. He was 90. With songs such as Maybellene, Johnny B. Goode and

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Book launch sends hometown author to the stars

Book launch sends hometown author to the stars

🕔11:27, 24.Mar 2017

  By Ryan Jones It was a full house at Biblioasis to meet hometown author Emily Schultz last week. Schultz’ new novel Men Walking On Water was released March 20. The novel is set in the 1920s and focuses on

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

🕔15:37, 3.Mar 2017

By Jamal Hamadani The International Women’s Day is being be celebrated with an awards gala on March 8. The gala is a celebration of the 30th anniversary for Women’s International Skills Training. According to a press release, WEST provides women

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Temporary relief on hydro bills

Temporary relief on hydro bills

🕔14:49, 3.Mar 2017

New legislation in Ontario has been passed, relieving those with unpaid  hydro bills from being disconnected during winter months. The Ontario Energy Board banned electricity companies from disconnecting customers for non-payments from Feb. 23 to April 30. Enwin Utilities’ manager

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Short Film Contest offers $5000 in Cash Prizes

Short Film Contest offers $5000 in Cash Prizes

🕔14:44, 3.Mar 2017

By Amos Johnson Young Canadian filmmakers will be showcasing their talents for a short film contest hosted by the Film Camp for Kids & Youth. The contest is for National Youth Arts Week from May 1-7 with a theme celebrating

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Local non-profit to employ the forgotten

Local non-profit to employ the forgotten

🕔14:38, 3.Mar 2017

By Jessica Kapasi   The Downtown Mission is looking to provide jobs and skill building opportunities to the homeless in Windsor. The Do-Good Deli is a restaurant and it is one of two social enterprise programs run by The Downtown

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Gordie Howe International Bridge to be open to pedestrians

Gordie Howe International Bridge to be open to pedestrians

🕔14:33, 3.Mar 2017

Board members of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority are making plans to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The bridge is a joint project between Canada and the United States and is expected to cost between $1

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