By: Joelle Brassard Surrounded by what could only be described as the freshest air I had ever encountered, the sights around me were filled with incredible hues of lush green scenery and a beaming blue sky. In the distance you
As borders from Windsor to Detroit remain closed for non-essential travel, some people are finding other methods of traveling to Detroit. The Canada-U.S Border has been closed to land crossings (except essential workers) since March of 2020. The only method of travel from Detroit
As the fall season approaches some campers are upset most commercial campgrounds close throughout the winter. However, some people agree with the seasonal closing. Jerry Palenkas has had a campsite at Willowood, near Amherstburg, for two years now. He said his trailer would be fine throughout the winter.
The idea of nationalizing Ojibway Park draws mixed feelings from visitors and environmentalists. Visitor Sarah Woolson said variety is what draws her to Ojibway Park. “Compared to the other parks around here, it definitely has the most diversity and the animals here are definitely more comfortable with people,”
Managers of a tourism program are encouraging businesses and entrepreneurs to create new travel ideas. The Spark Mentorship and Grants Program, started in 2018, awards three applicants who pitch the best tourism ideas in a designated region each year. Winnings include a $3,000 grant, three-month mentorships and ongoing access to support networks.
In Windsor, Ontario, the city and its people have made it a priority to pay homage to the brave men & women who have served in our Canadian Armed Forces. From Dieppe Gardens at the riverfront to the cenotaph at
Countries who experience high levels of poor air quality have seen noticeable drops in pollution since the start of the global pandemic. The novel coronavirus has had various impacts around the globe. One of those impacts is strict stay at home orders. These orders halted travel in most countries last spring. More people staying at home is believed to have led to a decrease in air pollution. Less pollution equals better air
The Essex Region Conservation Authority is hosting a free prairie pollinator workshop on March 24. The workshop looks at the restoration of prairie habitat, environmental benefits of native tall grass, planting and establishment techniques as well as maintenance. This workshop
When Sarah Filipowitz, 25, started planning her backpacking trip to Southeast Asia, one of the first activities that turned up in her research pointed her elephant sanctuary. She had heard about the dark side of wildlife tourism in the past
When an individual sets a budget they will look at the total for the month, they then make sure they have enough income to cover bills such as mortgages, food and house supplies but what they have left over can
By Ryan Percy The first weekend in March saw re-enactors and educators turn the John R. Park Homestead into a maple-themed heritage weekend. More than 2,000 visitors from Windsor-Essex and abroad came to attend the event highlighting how pioneers and
A local man has been living in Canada for more than 30 years after fleeing his birthplace in the Middle East. Mohammad Memariani, 70, is originally from Iran but moved to Canada in 1987. According to Memariani there were many
The municipalities of Leamington and Chatham-Kent are getting funds from province to improve transit. According to a news release, Leamington is getting $606,040 and Chatham-Kent will receive $500,000 from the province. The money will be paid out over five years.
By Matt Flood The circus came to town to clown around. Cirque Du Soleil stopped in Detroit to perform their show Corteo at the Little Caesars Arena from Jan. 10 – 13 ahead of the upcoming Windsor run in May.
By Ryan Percy Canadians are bringing home more money from working abroad with the exchange rate sitting in the United State’s favour but many are unsure how their taxes are affected. Individuals who work in the United States and live
By Ryan Percy Citizens of Windsor and Detroit got the chance to have their questions answered at a meeting regarding the upcoming second bridge expansion between the cities. On Nov. 23 the Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority held their annual reporting
By Joyce St. Antoine Doctors are prescribing a trip to the museum as a way to counter chronic illnesses. Described as a first in Canada, Montreal will have a year-long program issuing up to 50 prescriptions to patients, grant free
By Matt Flood As he broke ground on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hinted he hopes to beat the 2024 build deadline. Dignitaries from both sides of the border along with several hundred invited guests took
By Ryan Percy Pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders and pets took to the streets on Sunday to transform a stretch of Windsor into a festival for the third year in a row. On Sept. 23 an eight kilometre stretch of road from
By Dawn Gray Windsor and Detroit are two international cities connected by much more than a tunnel and a bridge. The connection of these cities goes way back. They are linked through history, wars, prohibition and the rise of the
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