Spring rites celebrate East Indian culture in Windsor

Spring rites celebrate East Indian culture in Windsor

🕔11:49, 1.Apr 2016

By Mark Brown East Indian fashion, colours and music marked the arrival of spring recently at a showcase event in Windsor. Dozens of people gathered at the Gourmet Emporium in Walkerville to celebrate Rang De, an observance of colour and

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Gala to promote women’s rights

Gala to promote women’s rights

🕔11:43, 1.Apr 2016

By: Naureen Ahmed Rose Anguiano Hurst is the Executive Director of Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST) posing for the photo.   The International Women’s Day gala held at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts  was celebrated in

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Car smashes through Starbucks window

Car smashes through Starbucks window

🕔19:11, 30.Mar 2016

By Christian Bouchard A driver has taken the term “drive thru” literally after driving into a Starbucks located in South Windsor. The car went through the front doors of the Starbucks shop located at 3290 Dougall Ave just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday

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Serving salsa since ’91

Serving salsa since ’91

🕔13:30, 11.Mar 2016

By Fabricio Rivera-Paz A family owned Windsor restaurant has survived the ups and downs of the economy for more than two decades and is moving to a new location. Acapulco Delight has been serving Windsorites with home-made, Latin dishes from Mexico. After

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Windsor Police embrace diversity

Windsor Police embrace diversity

🕔12:31, 11.Mar 2016

A Windsor man is preparing to change the landscape of diversification in Windsor’s police department. Sergeant Wren Dosant was introduced by the Windsor Police Service as their new Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment Outreach Officer during an event at Willistead Manor

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Blitzed out

🕔11:43, 11.Mar 2016

Journalism students at St. Clair College work in a real-world newsroom environment during the program’s Blitz day. Blitz happens once each semester and requires first-year journalism students to complete a story in one day before deadline which is by noon.

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Tina Thomas takes over Tecumseh

🕔11:19, 11.Mar 2016

By Danielle Gagnier Local entrepreneurs are gaining momentum in the business world. Tina Thomas is the owner of her own weight loss company, Lose Weight With Tina. She started the company on her own in September 2014 and holds weekly

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OFSAA Swimming 2016

OFSAA Swimming 2016

🕔11:07, 11.Mar 2016

WINDSOR, ON — Swimmers from secondary schools throughout Ontario filled the Windsor International Aquatic Centre March 8-9 for the OFSAA championships. The preliminaries were held March 8 and more than 600 hundred students swam heats from freestyle to butterfly. (Photos by

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Windsor avoids Flint water woes

Windsor avoids Flint water woes

🕔10:26, 11.Mar 2016

By Mark Brown Residents of Windsor and some Essex County communities can rest easy knowing that their drinking water is safe, according to local health and utility officials. EnWin Utilities Ltd., the company that handles drinking water for the city

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10 charged in Project KIRBY alleged gun smuggling

10 charged in Project KIRBY alleged gun smuggling

🕔10:20, 11.Mar 2016

By Christian Bouchard An investigation throughout Southern Ontario has led to 10 people being charged with a combined 111 offences relating to the Criminal Code of Canada, the Controlled Drug and Substances Act and proceeds of crime. Project KIRBY began

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Patio fees

🕔09:35, 11.Mar 2016

Local businesses with sidewalk cafés will need to make an adjustment to their budget this year if they plan on keeping them open. City Council reached a decision on March 7, they hope will work for business owners as well

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Father Henry Carr captures OFSAA gold

Father Henry Carr captures OFSAA gold

🕔23:54, 9.Mar 2016

By Christian Bouchard Father Henry Carr has captured the boys’ AAA OFSAA basketball championship. The Crusaders were the clear favourites entering the tournament as the No. 1 overall seed. Henry Carr did not disappoint as they went a perfect 5-0 upon being crowned champions.

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Henry Carr-Oakwood set to play for OFSAA championship

Henry Carr-Oakwood set to play for OFSAA championship

🕔15:43, 9.Mar 2016

By Christian Bouchard The finals for boys’ AAA OFSAA basketball are set. Father Henry Carr will take on Oakwood C.I. at the St.Clair SportsPlex. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. In the first semi-final game, Henry Carr took a 41-39 lead

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Michael Power/ St. Joseph Trojans tie St. Anne Saints with seconds left

Michael Power/ St. Joseph Trojans tie St. Anne Saints with seconds left

🕔22:17, 8.Mar 2016

By Jordan Caschera and Garrett Fodor James McGrade (2) of the Michael Power/St. Joseph Trojans scored with 0.2 seconds remaining in the third period to tie the game against the St. Anne Saints. Stephan Crevier (12) of the Saints opened

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2016 OFSAA Swimming Championships — Day 1 Gallery

2016 OFSAA Swimming Championships — Day 1 Gallery

🕔22:03, 8.Mar 2016

Results from today can be found at: 2016 OFSAA Swimming Championship — Day 1 Results Finals will be held Wednesday, March 9 2016 at the Windsor International Aquatic Centre beginning at 1pm.   Photos By Dawn Gray             Photos from

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Villanova Wildcats shuts down Sir Oliver Mowat C.I. offence

Villanova Wildcats shuts down Sir Oliver Mowat C.I. offence

🕔15:08, 8.Mar 2016

By Jordan Caschera and Garrett Fodor The home team and 16th seeded St. Thomas of Villanova Wildcats defeated the Sir Oliver Mowat C.I.  in a defensive oriented 2 – 0 victory. Wildcats goaltender Lucas Diluca earned the shutout over  Sir

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Local OFSAA summary

Local OFSAA summary

🕔21:55, 7.Mar 2016

By Christian Bouchard As three different OFSAA events were held today, the Vilanova Wildcats proved to be the only victorious local team. BOYS AAA HOCKEY Despite being the lowest seed (16) in boys AAA hockey, the Wildcats were led by

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Grand River defeats Michael Power

Grand River defeats Michael Power

🕔14:26, 7.Mar 2016

By Jordan Caschera and Christian Bouchard The Grand River Renegades defeated the Michael Power/ St. Joseph Trojans in their opening game of OFSAA- AAA hockey by a score of 7-3. Melton Melconian of the was able to crack the score

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The Welcome Centre for Women launches Pink Butterfly Campaign

The Welcome Centre for Women launches Pink Butterfly Campaign

🕔16:22, 4.Mar 2016

    by Dawn Gray Cards in the shape of pink butterflies are showing up across Windsor and Essex County as part of a social media campaign designed to increase awareness and support for local women experiencing poverty and homelessness.

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Severe weather can lead to snow build up on traffic lights

🕔15:03, 4.Mar 2016

By Stephanie Zografos Despite saving the city thousands of dollars, the transition to LED traffic lights has become dangerous in severe weather conditions. A school bus accident occurred last week when the driver, who has since been charged, could not

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