Muslim women receive employment help

Muslim women receive employment help

🕔11:10, 31.Mar 2023

During this month of Ramadan, Muslim women received funds to address employment hurdles. The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) received a $768,000 fund from the Women and Gender Equality (WAGE). The funding will be used for CCMW’s 35-month-long “Addressing

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Funding concerns delay new drug consumption site

Funding concerns delay new drug consumption site

🕔10:51, 31.Mar 2023

Story by Hailey Goebel   In a six to five vote on Monday, Feb. 13, Windsor’s city council agreed to seek a budget report about the new consumption and treatment services site from administration. Ward 6 Coun. Jo-Anne Gignac requested

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St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs visit St. Clair College

St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs visit St. Clair College

🕔12:14, 10.Mar 2023

By Kenneth Pastushyn   The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs, accompanied by their handlers, regularly visit St. Clair College throughout the school year. One of these therapy dogs is Angus, an 18-month-old Aussie doodle, which is a mix of a

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‘Warm moist air’ responsible for sunny days this winter

‘Warm moist air’ responsible for sunny days this winter

🕔12:11, 3.Mar 2023

Ever wonder why you are experiencing spring-like temperatures this winter season?    Meteorologist and CTV reporter Gary Archibald said it is due to southerly moist and warm air.    “One of the reasons why it’s been so warm is the

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New additions to the mission with the hope of cleaning up the downtown area.

New additions to the mission with the hope of cleaning up the downtown area.

🕔11:49, 3.Mar 2023

 By Joelle Brassard City councilman Renaldo Agostino of Ward 3 has proposed some new additions to the outside area of the Downtown Mission to improve the overall quality of the area.   New additions include portable washrooms, lighting, fencing and

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The Capitol Theatre’s legacy wall of movie memories

The Capitol Theatre’s legacy wall of movie memories

🕔14:13, 24.Feb 2023

By Kenneth Pastushyn The silver palace. The movie house. The picture show. These are some of the superlatives Windsor’s poet laureate emeritus Marty Gervais used when he read aloud his ode, “The Best of Times at Capitol Theatre” during the

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Gaming for a cause

Gaming for a cause

🕔12:09, 24.Feb 2023

  Gaming for a cause St. Clair Esports Club hosts 24-hour livestream for charity By Melinda De L’eveille & Andy Tworek   Gamers are often seen as lazy, introverted and disconnected from society. While some in the general gaming community

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Windsor law students help Ontario transgender community

Windsor law students help Ontario transgender community

🕔12:58, 17.Feb 2023

For many transgender individuals, changing one’s legal name or gender marker can be a significant headache, something a student-run ID clinic in Windsor hopes to minimize. On Feb. 4, 2023, the Trans ID clinic held its most recent round of

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Local artist creates art platform for Black children and youth

Local artist creates art platform for Black children and youth

🕔12:52, 17.Feb 2023

A local artist has created a platform where Black children and youth can share their artwork. Kiki Symoné, a Black artist herself whose artworks depict the everyday life of Black communities, launched the online platform artdealerkids in 2021 on Instagram

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Cerebral palsy didn’t stop a local Windsor man from being an athlete

Cerebral palsy didn’t stop a local Windsor man from being an athlete

🕔12:37, 10.Jan 2023

By: Dale Cabuquin and Saloni Chauhan Michael Barei was born with cerebral palsy. When he was ten years old, a friend introduced him to sledge hockey. Since then, Barei has been playing para-ice hockey. Now, he wants to spread the

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HELP FOR THE HOMELESS: THE MISSING PIECES

HELP FOR THE HOMELESS: THE MISSING PIECES

🕔15:50, 15.Dec 2022

This is not a story about homelessness, addiction, or mental health. It’s a story about pain. Staff at Windsor’s Downtown Mission see it every day in the addicts, the homeless and those struggling with mental health issues. They’ve “burned all

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From smoothies to spin art

From smoothies to spin art

🕔13:51, 15.Dec 2022

Joe Vecchione set out to make smoothies with his bicycle. What happened next has become one of Windsor’s treasures, delighting patrons of the Farmer’s Market for years. Vecchione, an archeologist, inventor and proud father, said the idea was to start

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Spilling the ink

Spilling the ink

🕔15:00, 8.Dec 2022

The Volkswagen of Windsor building on Lauzon Road is reflective of the meticulous and deliberate engineering of the cars inside. Spotless white walls leading to clear glass windows are reflective of the upscale clientele.  One person who works in these

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Welcome Centre Shelter gets holiday boost

Welcome Centre Shelter gets holiday boost

🕔14:50, 8.Dec 2022

By Juhwan Jung • Dec. 08, 2022 • MediaPlex News A charity event organized by the Welcome Center Shelter was held at the Capri Pizza Recreation Complex On Dec. 4th. This charity event had activities such as cookie decorations and

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Options exist for treating winter blues

Options exist for treating winter blues

🕔14:06, 8.Dec 2022

There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for those struggling with seasonal affective disorder.  “Basically, it’s light therapy, talk therapy or drug therapy,” said Tim Baxter, counselor at Crossroads Centre for Personal Empowerment. “Those are the three main

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New police chief for Windsor selected

New police chief for Windsor selected

🕔12:44, 29.Nov 2022

Jason Bellaire is the new Chief of Windsor Police. “The selection of Chief Jason Bellaire comes after an extensive nation-wide search and we are pleased to welcome him as the Chief of the Windsor Police Service,” said Windsor Mayor Drew

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Vendors needed for holiday market

Vendors needed for holiday market

🕔10:31, 22.Nov 2022

The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association is looking for vendors to create a winter wonderland. Taking place in Art Alley between Pelissier Street and Ouellette Avenue, the DWBIA is aiming to make a downtown Windsor Holiday Village. The attraction will

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Hit-and-run driver urged to come forward

Hit-and-run driver urged to come forward

🕔10:22, 22.Nov 2022

Windsor Police are asking for the driver in a hit-and-run collision last Friday to turn themselves in. The crash happened at the intersection of Elsmere Avenue and Ellis Street East, leaving one man dead from his injuries. Authorities believe the

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Rising grocery prices affect store owners and consumers

Rising grocery prices affect store owners and consumers

🕔12:53, 21.Nov 2022

It doesn’t matter whether it’s inflation, gas, or groceries: The cost of living is going up,and along with it, the cost of doing business.  Small business owners are concerned about losing consumers as a result of the latest round of

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International students’ perspective of Remembrance Day

International students’ perspective of Remembrance Day

🕔15:29, 19.Nov 2022

Remembrance day festivities are deeply ingrained into the lives of domestic students at St. Clair College, but to some from international backgrounds, the day’s significance is not fully apparent. Remembrance Day festivities took place throughout Windsor on Nov. 11. According

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