Essex’s mayoral candidates fight to stay on top
By Caleb Workman Essex residents are going to be making a decision about who will run the town for the next four years. There are four
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Students don’t think municipal elections concern them
With the upcoming mayoral elections, many students say they are excluded at the municipal levels and the final outcome doesn’t affect them. Saverio Posa, 22, is a liberal studies student at the University of Windsor. “I let the people who
Crystal meth is here
By Shaun Garrity Everyday Stanley says he rolls up his sleeve and injects himself with a liquid form of crystal meth. The middle-aged Windsorite has been using the illegal drug since 1999 and agreed to do an interview because
First annual West Mesh draws large crowds
By Taylor Busch Staff Reporter Over 200 people came out to support Our West End during a free community event held Sept. 24 at Mic Mac Park. West Mesh was a fun day for residents to get together to
Crawford and Elliot accident
By Caleb Workman Truck accident Sept. 26, 2014 A Windsor truck driver took down a corner utility pole line at Crawford and Elliot while turning a corner too tightly. A transport truck was spotted running over a stop sign
Local Unemployment Rate for Youth Increases
Local unemployment rate hit nine per cent in August as younger citizens find it hard to get jobs at home. Windsor-Essex has had a history of youth unemployment over the past six years. According to Statistics Canada, Windsor has seen
Ward 4 candidates square off in debate
by Justin Prince Windsorites in Ward 4 have a lot to think about after hearing from candidates for city council at a recent debate in the ward. The six candidates hoping to become the next city councillor to represent Ward
Broken window at Ouellette china shop
By: Anthony Sheardown Broken window in downtown china shop A broken window was discovered by an unknown civilian Friday morning at Shanfield-Meyers Canada Gift Shop located at 176 Ouellette Ave and Sergeant Steve Dickson confirmed that. An unknown person
Windsorites voice opinions on city issues
by Justin Prince Windsorites will have a lot to think about with the upcoming Windsor municipal election less than a month away with several guaranteed changes taking place on city council. More than 90 candidates registered to run for city
UPDATED: Canadian Electrocoating accident results in fatality
The Ministry of Labour is investigating the death of a 55-year-old woman which occurred last Friday while she was working at Canadian Electrocoating Ltd. on Prince Road. Phuong Thang had a 12-year-old daughter and was married to Don Duong, a professional
New city hall design put in the hands of the public
By Sean Frame The new city hall design concept decision is being put on hold by Windsor city council, until the public has given their suggestions. At the city hall meeting on Monday, September 8, three new city hall design
A more present and powerful WIFF
Despite the loss of an extra venue, the Windsor International Film Festival entered full swing opening night on Nov. 7. “This is opening night, and opening night is always pretty exciting,” said WIFF Executive Director Peter Coady. More than 100
University Gets A Whole New Kind Of Athlete
By Alice Hewitt If the competitors were nervous, they weren’t letting on. The Windsor Essex FIRST robotics challenge was held at the University of Windsor’s St. Denis Centre this past weekend. Forty-two high school teams from across the Great Lakes
Farmers hoping for dry spring
By Dan Gray Staff Writer Local farmers are taking a wait and see approach as to how this extreme winter will affect their growing season. According to Rashel Tremblay a farmer from Tilbury it’s too early to tell if this
Daughter finds joy in mother’s footsteps
By Mandy Matthews An annual 5K race in Windsor has helped Shaunah Docherty to connect with her family. Shaunah is running in her mother’s footsteps by finishing this year’s Spring Thaw. Twenty years ago, after Shaunah was born, her mom
Bridal Ball holds sold-out event
by Jolene Perron Gowns, dresses and tiaras have been the focus of an event aimed to assist local charities each year. The second annual Bridal Ball was a sold out event March 28, with proceeds to benefit Run for Rocky.
Where will the Express call home next season
by Shaun Garrity The Windsor Express reached has second round of the playoffs in the National Basketball League of Canada, but there are concerns about where the team will play next year. “The only thing we’re worried about is getting
Red thumbs to remind distracted drivers
by Jolene Perron A movement that began in California is circulating the globe and has made it’s way to Windsor. With distracted driving fines increasing in Ontario, Windsor residents are asked to be more vigilant on the roads. Matt D’Asti,
