Obstacles, Opportunities in Maintaining Student Mental Health

Obstacles, Opportunities in Maintaining Student Mental Health

🕔14:37, 3.Nov 2022

Students at postsecondary schools have other challenges besides passing class.  “I’d say the biggest challenge to my mental health as a student is probably burnout,” said Hailee Wilson, who is currently studying to become a social worker at the University

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Gas prices climb again in Windsor-Essex

Gas prices climb again in Windsor-Essex

🕔13:21, 31.Oct 2022

Donna Tuckwell Oct 31, 2022 The average price at the pumps is $1.75 per litre in Windsor Monday. According to Ontario’s Natural Resources website, things like changes in world crude oil prices, the ability of supply to meet demand, inventory

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Windsor Police Searching for Break-In Suspect

Windsor Police Searching for Break-In Suspect

🕔14:55, 20.Oct 2022

The Target Base Unit, a special section of Windsor Police dedicated to investigating break-ins, is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect connected to two crimes. On October 13 at 2:30 a.m., a man broke into a business

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Bikers beat charity fundraising target

🕔14:47, 20.Oct 2022

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

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Local Club Offers Alternative Halloween Fun

Local Club Offers Alternative Halloween Fun

🕔14:36, 20.Oct 2022

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

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Local Businesses Recieve Boost

🕔14:36, 20.Oct 2022

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

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South Windsor business up in flames; arson suspected

South Windsor business up in flames; arson suspected

🕔14:33, 20.Oct 2022

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

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Canada celebrates 4th anniversary of legal weed

Canada celebrates 4th anniversary of legal weed

🕔14:25, 20.Oct 2022

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

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Farmers Educate Residents on Food

Farmers Educate Residents on Food

🕔15:25, 13.Oct 2022

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

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Every Child Matters.

Every Child Matters.

🕔16:13, 6.Oct 2022

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

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Events are coming back to Caesars Windsor

Events are coming back to Caesars Windsor

🕔12:25, 30.Apr 2022

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

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Staff, students and alumni participate in the Acumen Stadium personal-seat program

Staff, students and alumni participate in the Acumen Stadium personal-seat program

🕔13:56, 22.Apr 2022

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

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Transit Windsor still running on enhanced schedule

Transit Windsor still running on enhanced schedule

🕔13:52, 22.Apr 2022

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

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St. Clair College introduces new sexual violence reporting system

St. Clair College introduces new sexual violence reporting system

🕔13:29, 22.Apr 2022

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

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Misconceptions of Human Trafficking: Jane Doe tells her story of survival to instill hope in victims and other survivors

Misconceptions of Human Trafficking: Jane Doe tells her story of survival to instill hope in victims and other survivors

🕔13:28, 22.Apr 2022

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

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Spitfires promote Bomber’s birthday and local businesses

Spitfires promote Bomber’s birthday and local businesses

🕔16:02, 8.Apr 2022

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

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Voter pick top local spots

Voter pick top local spots

🕔14:25, 8.Apr 2022

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

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Greener Farms (and home gardens) with composted soil

Greener Farms (and home gardens) with composted soil

🕔13:54, 8.Apr 2022

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

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Canada’s updated travel rules

Canada’s updated travel rules

🕔13:38, 8.Apr 2022

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

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Female entrepreneurs are kickstarting their careers

Female entrepreneurs are kickstarting their careers

🕔13:24, 8.Apr 2022

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

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