Spare some samples?
by Stacey Janzer Check if your heart is beating. Good news it is. Take some of the blood it’s pumping out and help a fellow human being. Canadian Blood Services are looking for donors. “We are looking for O negative
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Which video game console is the choice of the next generation?
by Chris Mailloux All three next generation gaming consoles have been released and gamers continue to line up to grab the console they want. Within 24 hours of their release the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sold more than one
Sports tourist facility could be in jeopardy
by Justin Thompson Plans to finish building the $17 million sports tourism facility could be stopped if developers are not granted tax and business incentives by the city. James King, owner of King Development said the company will not continue
Mickey Renaud Award
by Chelsea Lefler LaSalle Vipers defenceman and former Sun County panther Austin Hall has received the Mickey Renaud Award. Renaud was born on Oct. 5, 1988 in Tecumseh Ont. He officially joined the Spitfires in 2005-06 and in 2007 was
Local art inspired from science
By Millar Hill Local artists are creating art through a series of science experiments. In the summer of 2011, 20 artists, scientists and university students went to Banff National Park in Alberta. They spent two weeks helping Jennifer Willet,
Curbside garbage pickup to change soon
By Sean Previl Windsorites are having mixed reactions to how their garbage is going to be collected. City council voted last year to make hard-sided garbage bins mandatory for garbage pickup but delayed the enforcement of it until March 1
The Princess Ball adds magic to fundraising
By Bobby-Jo Keats Cystic Fibrosis Canada and other volunteers hosted a princess-themed event this weekend to increase awareness and raise funds toward finding a cure. Children received the royal treatment at the Fogolar Furlan Club on Saturday during a fundraising
MARS launched to combat extreme weather
By Richard Riosa Flooded streets. Collapsed bridges. Power outages. These are the effects of extreme weather on municipalities and mayors in the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence region are working to combat those effects. A group of American and Canadian mayors with
Coping with the cold
by Jessica Curtis Health officials are warning the public that only a few minutes of exposure to the extreme cold weather could increase their chances of getting hypothermia or frostbite. Medical Officer of Health for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit,
Adventure Bay makes a splash opening day
By Shelbey Hernandez Adventure Bay has seen more than 1,100 guests since its opening. “We were really happy with the turnout,” said Scott Bisson, the manager of Adventure Bay. The original opening day was set for Dec. 23, 2014 but
Express make history at Caesar’s Windsor
by Brett Hedges History was made Jan. 15 when the Windsor Express played the London Lightning in National Basketball League of Canada action at Caesar’s Windsor. The Clash at the Colosseum marked the first time in history that a professional
Winter blues remedy
by Rick Dawes The cold weather didn’t stop a thousand people from donning their swimsuits to try out Windsor’s new aquatic centre. The doors of Adventure Bay Family Water Park opened Jan. 18 for the first time since construction began
Budgeting for a non-profit
By Sean Previl A local charitable non-profit has finished another fiscal year trying to stay in the green. Windsor Pride Community Education and Resource Centre held their annual general meeting Nov. 20 and determined it was in a deficit once
Politicians weighing options following Leamington Heinz closure
By Richard Riosa Local and provincial politicians are still reeling from the recent announcement of the Heinz plant shutdown in Leamington – and many would like more than a token cheque from the provincial government. The H. J. Heinz
Former CEO finds Rob Ford “Peddie”
By Richard Riosa Richard Peddie appeared in Windsor Nov. 21 to discuss his vision for the city. The former CEO of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment was the guest speaker for the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual general
New coach strives for European Tour
By Adam El-Baba There was nothing but excitement when St. Clair College announced their new head for the Women’s Varsity soccer team, Nov. 20. New coach Steve Vagnini didn’t hesitate to outline his immediate goals to the team. “We are
Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte says ‘stand up to bullying’
By Richard Riosa Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte wants to raise awareness about the effects of bullying and brought his message to Windsor Nov. 13. Mitte, 21, was the keynote speaker at an event held at the Giovanni Caboto
Windsor refuses to lose thoracic surgeries from hospitals
By Sean Previl Hundreds of people are showing their support of Windsor Regional Hospital’s decision to continue thoracic surgery in the city. Residents of Windsor and Essex County gathered at the Vollmer Complex in LaSalle Nov. 12 to voice their
Windsor’s newest bike shop is open for business
By Y. Murad Erzinclioglu Bike enthusiasts are flocking to a popular bike shop’s new location that is creating a buzz in Walkerville. The City Cyclery opened its new location at the beginning of November and has already drawn more than
Mold industry experts predict growth
By Richard Riosa Local tool and mold industry experts are predicting a bright future for Windsor’s manufacturing economy. The Canadian Association of Mold Makers held its annual general meeting at the Giovanni Caboto Club Nov. 6. The event was
