by Rob Benneian An organization which raises money to support critical services in Windsor and Essex County took an evening to recognize the accomplishments of its supporters. United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County held their fourth I Believe in My Community Awards
By Sean Previl Windsor Police Service is participating in a global social media initiative. The first Global Police Tweet-a-Thon took place March 22 with more than 250 police agencies from 10 countries. “It’s a remarkable opportunity for communities, not only
By: Adam D’Andrea According to a recent study, Windsor may be shedding its reputation as “Sin City”. Reader’s Digest Canada has named Windsor the fifth best Canadian city in which to raise a family. The Digest listed the low cost
By Tom Morrison The new music director of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra plans to improve relationships and create new ones to ensure a vital future for the organization. Robert Franz was named the new conductor of the WSO Feb. 26
By Tom Morrison The University of Windsor’s writer-in-residence wants creative writing students to have a better sense of community after his term finishes at the end of March. Phil Hall, an award-winning poet, has been the university’s writer-in-residence since the
by Hailey Trealout The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment welcomed their new honorary lieutenant colonel and recognised the outgoing honorary during a ceremony March 5. Outgoing Honorary Lt.-Col. Glenn Stannard has been involved with the Regiment for four years. He said he enjoyed
by Hailey Trealout The De Havilland Mosquito beat all its sister planes from history at 415 m.p.h. when she made her debut in 1942 as the fastest fighter-bomber in the Second World War. Made completely from plywood, due to aluminum
By Sean Previl A police constable has been found guilty of misconduct after a police hearing Mar. 4. Const. Aaron Naklie of the Windsor Police Service pleaded guilty to charges of insubordination and discreditable conduct. During the hearing, prosecutor David
By Sean Previl Windsor residents have been showing their support for a local injured youth by fundraising to help with medical costs. Coleapalooza! was held at the Rockhead Pub Mar. 3 to raise money for Cole Kierdorf, a St. Clair
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
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