As of April 1st, 2023, Canada’s minimum wage has increased from $15.50 to $16.65 per hour. This is the latest development in the country’s efforts to support its workforce, particularly those who are struggling to make ends meet in the
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
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
Remembrance Day is a Canadian tradition – but the way it is honoured has changed over time. “It’s kind of like a roller coaster,” said Paul Lauzon, president of the Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee, about how Canadians recognize generations
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
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
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
Local business owners and directors see future growth in environment-based industries. Global clean energy, electric bike and agriculture markets are predicted to be worth $2 to $31 billion in the next two to five years and opportunities are developing for
The Downtown Accelerator is helping Windsor’s economy by training, teaching and investing in one entrepreneur at a time. In 2011, the Accelerator was created to fund the growth of local businesses. As of 2018, it had an economic impact of
It is flu season, but a shortage of flu vaccines is delaying immunization across Canada’s pharmacies. The shortage of vaccines comes just in time for the start of the flu season in October. According to the Public Health Agency of
By Jordan Ferris After being eliminated from the playoffs, and with their 2018 season over, the Windsor Spitfires have a lot to look back on. Most would agree after drafting Jean-Luc Foudy 10th overall and trading for Will Cuylle who
By Tate Harris The accident that brought the country together to raise a record amount of money on a crowdfunding website, marks its one-year anniversary this month. On April 6, 2018 the Humboldt Broncos team bus was struck by a
By Madeline Mazak Volunteers bustle around a small kitchen located inside the Life After Fifty West End Centre to feed an entire village. The daily lunch program originally only ran on Fridays and now runs Monday through Friday to meet
By Kamryn Cusumano A group of downtown bars are using Facebook to help prevent crime and keep each other safe. What began as a Facebook chat of five close-knit bars has become a platform for 47 industry members involved in
The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association might be bringing back the first hour of free parking for city-owned parking garages. The proposal is going to be brought to the new board. The request was originally made in 2016 by Ward
By Cody Wall More than 250 people rallied together to raise money to support those in need last month. On Feb. 23, the sixth annual Coldest Night of the Year walk, hosted by the Downtown Mission of Windsor, took place.
By Jordan Ferris Talent night celebrates Black History month On February 25, Making it Awkward: Challenging Anti-Black Racism and Black Law Students Association held a Speak Black spoken word night at the College for Creative Arts. The night was designed
Members of the Disabilities Studies Student Association are giving back to the disability community of Windsor. The DSSA at the University of Windsor will be holding their first annual community pasta dinner March 8. Taya Agius, 21, who is the
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