It’s a battle between tradition and innovation. In an unscientific survey conducted by the MediaPlex, the majority of the respondents believe people should still subscribe and use the traditional mailing services to receive letters, notices and bills. The survey respondents
117 permanent driver barriers were installed as part of its continued effort for safety standards against COVID-19, according to the Transit Windsor Advisory Committee 2022 annual report. The Transit Advisory Committee presented the annual report in the council meeting on
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Windsor Police budget sees $2M increase as homelessness crisis worsens
👤Melinda de L'Eveille 🕔12:29, 14.Apr 2023Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Windsor’s homeless community has seen considerable growth, a crisis that continues to cost the city millions. According to the city’s 2023 recommended operating budget, one of COVID-19’s estimated impacts on expenditures was an
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