Hogs for Hospice surpassed their fundraising goals at this year’s “Back in the Saddle” event after a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19 restrictions. Event organizations said they had hoped to raise $1 million but collected $1,006,132. It was the biggest
Riverside Optimist’s Club wants kids to trade tricks for trunks next Sunday at Average Joe’s for a Halloween blast. “It brings joy to the kids and also allows them to know that this is one of the many events that
Up to 65 local businesses affected by February’s COVID-19 mandate protests will receive over $500,000 in federal funding. Local organizations within Windsor helped to ensure every business eligible for the money can access the support. The decision came after the
Windsor Police suspect arson in a blaze at Farron’s Gourmet Butcher Shop on McGregor Boulevard Sunday morning around 1:30 a.m. There were no injuries because of the fire, but the damage of the business is estimated to be over $100,000. Once
When The Cannabis Act was passed in 2018, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize the sale, possession, and non-medical use of marijuana by adults. Now, four years on, the federal government is reviewing the law to
If you ask Donna Rivard, it appears the roots of Open Farms Day are taking hold. Rivard’s Hawksview Honey, located in Harrow, was one of eight farms participating in the event to show what it takes to make anything
By Soha Asfahani Indigenous people from across Windsor-Essex congregated in Amherstburg last weekend to remember the victims of Canada’s residential schools and remind the world that “every child matters.” “This day is very special to me, my dad, my grandmother
After 264 days with no live entertainment, The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor is back with a talent pack schedule. When The Colosseum closed its doors in September 2021 it was unknown when the usually lively location would reopen. But with
St. Clair College president Patti France has the best seat in the house at the new Ace Acument Stadium. The chair, five rows up from the field on the 55-yard line, reads, in yellow lettering, “President Patti France 2015,” which
Since Transit Windsor changed its schedules due to staff shortages, several riders have had to accommodate. Some buses start earlier than before and others don’t have as many stops. The enhanced schedule was put in place after the city experienced
St. Clair College has implemented a new sexual violence reporting system called the Respect, Educate, Empower Survivors (REES) Platform. St. Clair will be the first college in Ontario to adopt the REES Platform for their students. Rebecca Demchuk, assistant vice
An Ontario woman and human trafficking survivor, sends a message of hope to victims, and calls on the community to open their eyes to the realities of this silent crime. “My memory of being trafficked is vague in some senses
Windsor Spitfires mascots Bomber, Spike and Ace made an appearance at the What’s Poppin’ Popcorn Factory last Saturday, interacting with customers and promoting Spitfires Mix popcorn. On the next day, What’s Poppin’ presented a generous cheque for $2,000 to the Windsor
Nearly 11,000 locals voted between February 14 and March 6 to identify the Best of Windsor-Essex. Their favorite places to go and things to do in the area. Fort Malden, Kings Navy Yard Park, Pelee Island Winery and Bright Lights
A pair of regenerative farmers are hosting a workshop about soil for your garden at The Cheese Bar in Lakeshore. Dane and Alley cultivated everything they know to develop the Gardening For (And With) Your Soil, workshop, which is what they
As of Friday, April 1, fully vaccinated travellers are no longer required to show a negative pre-entry test to enter Canada. Proof of vaccination will still be needed to board federally regulated air, rail and marine transportation, with the government
Sarah Haefling, the founder of Elevate Podcast Co. and host of Made it Happen Podcast, is offering advice to future entrepreneurs – chase your dreams and go for it. Haefling is one of the many guest speakers involved in the
The Spirit that keeps on going. Did you know down at the Windsor riverfront you can see a steam locomotive which is dedicated to the memory of steam train railroading? Train number 5588 was built in Montreal, Quebec and was
Adults and children with wacky socks and big smiles gathered at Bert Weeks Memorial Park for the Rock Your Socks Walk last weekend to raise awareness for Down Syndrome. Participants walked from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March
St. Clair College’s Student Representative Council held a night with Arlene Dickinson March 10 at the Chrysler Theatre. Dickinson is the General Partner of District Ventures Capital, which is a venture capital fund focused on helping the market, fund as
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