Downtown Restaurants Get Support from WIFF, Social Media

Downtown Restaurants Get Support from WIFF, Social Media

🕔13:06, 21.Nov 2014

By Mark Brown Citizen Staff Reporter Windsor’s downtown business association is calling attention to the diversity of the neighbourhood’s restaurants while reaping the benefits of the recent film festival. The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association is using social media to

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Eating healthy on a budget hard to do

🕔12:46, 21.Nov 2014

By Justin Thompson Production Manager A local man relying on the Ontario Disability Support Program is struggling to live a healthy lifestyle. Phil Adams, 32, who has been diagnosed with manic depression and social anxiety, collects ODSP and has a

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Sports Centre’s Future Debated at Lakeshore Meeting

Sports Centre’s Future Debated at Lakeshore Meeting

🕔13:02, 14.Nov 2014

By Mark Brown The fate of a sports and recreation complex was a key component of the agenda at Monday night’s town council meeting in Lakeshore. Lakeshore Town Council voted 6-3 to begin the process of seeking the help of

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‘Lest LaSalle Forgets

‘Lest LaSalle Forgets

🕔12:53, 14.Nov 2014

By Caleb Workman November 11 is a day to remember and many in LaSalle took their time to make it out to the new Cenotaph to pay their respects. The commemoration of all who have sacrificed took place at Cenotaph

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The Windsor Essex County’s housing market is booming

The Windsor Essex County’s housing market is booming

🕔11:40, 14.Nov 2014

By: Johnathan Hutton   Home sales in Windsor-Essex are up 6.22 per cent since September and are predicted to continue rising, according to the Windsor Essex County Association of Realtors.   Windsor has been hit hard by the 2008 recession

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Windsor mayoral election results

🕔11:13, 10.Nov 2014

by Evan Mathias The constituents of the City of Windsor have elected Drew Dilkens as Windsor’s next mayor in landslide fashion, as Dilkens claimed 55.4 per cent of the vote. The Ward One councilor’s platform was simple, building on success.

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High schools hit hard

High schools hit hard

🕔16:56, 7.Nov 2014

                              By Caleb Workman   High Schools in the Windsor and Essex County region are continuing to raise awareness for breast cancer. Throughout the month of

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It’s only a thousand one dollar chips

🕔15:50, 7.Nov 2014

The upcoming $1000 poker tournament at Caesars Windsor has the attention of all poker players on the local and national circuit.   On November 28-30 Caesars will hold a $1,000 poker tournament with a 200 player cap and a $75,000

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University Open House Attracts Potential Students

University Open House Attracts Potential Students

🕔15:05, 7.Nov 2014

Joseph Gaspard (left), student coordinator with the University of Windsor’s Alumni Relations department, assists students and parents during the university’s Fall Open House, Nov 7. (The Converged Citizen by Mark Brown) By Mark Brown, Citizen/Blitz Staff Reporter Hundreds of potential

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Windsor residents prepare for seasonal flu shot

Windsor residents prepare for seasonal flu shot

🕔13:31, 7.Nov 2014

Since the winter season has started, many Windsor residents have been recommending the flu shot. The flu shot makes the illness milder if you do get sick and it reduces the risk of the flu becoming a serious illness. A

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Students complain about parking issues at St. Clair College

Students complain about parking issues at St. Clair College

🕔11:30, 7.Nov 2014

College students are saying there are many issues when it comes to parking at St. Clair College’s campuses. Psychology student, Kassem Bazzi, 19, said it is annoying to find a parking spot. “It is hard finding a parking spot, especially

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Local film Beyond the Deep premieres at WIFF

🕔09:17, 5.Nov 2014

  Windsor residents may be hard pressed to name one movie shot in town, but the Windsor International Film Festival has one gaining a lot of attention.   Beyond the Deep is a science-fiction themed romantic drama involving time travel.

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Halloween Party Calls Attention to Cancer Fight

Halloween Party Calls Attention to Cancer Fight

🕔12:41, 31.Oct 2014

By Mark Brown Citizen Staff Reporter Hundreds of people dressed up, played games and listened to songs as the local chapter of a cancer support group held its third annual Halloween-themed fundraiser Oct 26. Children of all ages, most of

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Elliott takes seat in Ward 2

Elliott takes seat in Ward 2

🕔11:51, 31.Oct 2014

    Ward 2 has a new councillor following the Oct. 27 municipal election. John Elliott, executive director of Sandwich Teen Action Group, was elected as Ward 2 councillor after receiving 41 per cent of the votes. Frank Favot came

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Libraries are still relevant

🕔15:41, 24.Oct 2014

By Abass Wali Mohammad You might think that the libraries are a thing of the past but that’s not the case in Windsor. The central branch offers an assortment of different programs for residents of Windsor and Essex County and

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Incentive Programs Drive New Downtown Business

🕔13:44, 24.Oct 2014

The City of Windsor is reporting an increase in new businesses opening in the downtown core, some as the result of incentive programs designed to encourage relocation and increase foot traffic. The city and the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association

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Pumpkin donations keeping Daniel Ethier’s memory alive.

Pumpkin donations keeping Daniel Ethier’s memory alive.

🕔13:41, 24.Oct 2014

When you drive past the home of Roch Ethier and see more than 80 pumpkins covering his lawn you may think he’s a Halloween fanatic, but the truth goes much deeper than that. The pumpkins are a tribute to Ethier’s

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Safety in the city’s core

Safety in the city’s core

🕔11:54, 24.Oct 2014

By Ashley Ann Mentley Despite the recent shooting at Windsor’s Boom Boom Room, a nearby business owner is confident in the safety of the city. Ljubica Cajan, owner of Tunnel Discount Convenience on Ouellette Avenue, has been working next to

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Local films still important to WIFF after 10 years

Local films still important to WIFF after 10 years

🕔14:52, 21.Oct 2014

The Windsor International Film Festival is doing its part in keeping Canadian cinema alive as they enter their 10th year of operation.

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Marijuana advocates gather in local park

Marijuana advocates gather in local park

🕔14:28, 17.Oct 2014

The fight for legalization marches through Windsor. The second annual Marijuana March was held at David Croll Park on Sept. 27. Attendees were permitted to smoke in the area without fear of being arrested for possession. Before the march, a

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