by Rob Benneian A substantial rise of structural fires producing significant loss in Windsor has Fire Chief Bruce Montone concerned. “What’s happening in this city is unacceptable,” Montone said. Windsor Fire & Rescue Services defines “significant loss” as over $50,000
by Chandesha Thompson The Humane Society of Windsor-Essex County is trying to raise awareness regarding the overpopulation of cats. According to Melanie Coulter, coordinator of the Humane Society of Windsor-Essex County, Windsor had an increase in the cat population last
by Shaneka Williams The Windsor Youth Centre is looking for further funding to keep the centre open for at-risk teens. The Windsor Youth Centre, a non-profit organization located at 1321 Wyandotte St. E., is a drop-in centre for homeless youth
By Richard Riosa City Council’s decision to allow three dogs per household may cause an increase in adoptions by Windsorites. Windsor City Council voted unanimously to accept a change to the Keeping of Animals bylaw 8156 Feb. 19. This change
by Jolene Perron Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex held their county bowling sessions for Bowl for Kids Sake Feb. 23. Over 100 people showed up from the county area at Empire Lanes in Ruthven Ont. and raised nearly
By Sean Previl Windsorites are invited to a fundraiser in support of a local man injured during a snowboarding incident. Coleapalooza is being held Mar. 3 at the Rockhead Pub at 4 p.m. to raise money for the family of
by Richard Riosa Windsor dog owners are now permitted to own up to three dogs per household. On Feb. 19, city council unanimously voted to increase the number of dogs permitted from two to three. Melanie Coulter, executive director of
Where is the line between a joke and a prank? Where does that line get drawn for the teacher student relationship? A group of five teachers tested these boundaries when they presented their Grade 8 class with an inplied trip
by Alice Hewitt. For aspiring poets in Windsor, Phog is the place to showcase their work. Phog welcomed back TOAST: Open Mic Poetry Feb. 20. Poets from its early days as JUICE open mic night when the bar first opened
By Sean Previl Robberies in Windsor are on the rise, but other thefts are decreasing. While Windsor Police Service are reporting robberies have increased from 13 robberies in January 2012 to 19 in January 2013, CrimeReports.com shows incidents of breaking
by Alice Hewitt. Sandwich Town is about to get a new community park. The Canadian Port Authorities recently purchased a piece of land on the corner of Mill Street and Russell Street and has given control of it over to
By Sean Previl A local man with Down Syndrome is raising money to help others in the city while saving for college. Group Hug Apparel, the name Andrew Banar and his mother Karen Pickle decided on for their group, donates
Comic book writers and artists had a chance to meet with fans and promote their latest work at a book signing. Cartoon Kingdom celebrated its fifteenth anniversary Feb. 20. The event featured Johnny Desjardins, Jason Fabok, David Finch, Tony Gray,
by Hailey Trealout Talking animals have been depicted in movies and shows since the debut of Felix the Cat in 1923, and have given people a whole new view of man’s closest companions. The Yellow Dog Project was created for
Surviving in negative temperatures, cold winds and layers of snow with limited resources tested the Windsor Regiment’s physical and mental capabilities. From Feb. 16 to 17 the back forest at the Major F.A. Tilston, V.C. Armoury became home to 25
by Hailey Trealout The seeds of Canada were plantedin the wounds of war from the War of 1812 to Afghanistan and all the wars in between. The 8th Annual Windsor Military Studies Conference was held at the Major F.A Tilston,
By Tom Morrison Windsor West Liberal MPP Teresa Piruzza has announced the Ontario government has contributed $3 million to the City of Windsor for the demolition, cleanup and redevelopment of the old Grace Hospital site.
By Jamie Adam Windsor has an abnormally high heart defect rate and The Heart Defects Society of Windsor and Essex County sought to raise awareness this weekend. Their seventh annual pasta dinner at the Teutonia Club had an estimated 300
By: Murad Erzinclioglu The Art Gallery of Windsor is offering the community a chance to explore the connection between border cities around the globe. Border Cultures: Part One (homes, land) is the current art show at the AGW.
by Rick Dawes A local artist who attended the City of Windsor’s Cultural Summit at the McKenzie Hall Cultural Centre Feb. 13 is questioning why the city hasn’t set aside one per cent of municipal construction costs to purchase local
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