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Canada geese rest in the deserted playground at Hugh Beaton elementary school in late April, 2020. Photo by Zachary Balogh.
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Restrictions at Canada-United States Border May Be Lifted Soon
During his press conference Wednesday, Donald Trump inferred that he was prepared to lift travel restrictions along the border due to COVID-19 soon although the feeling from the Canadian side may not be mutual. Canada is “doing well” to control
Funding and research solves problems of brain injuries
A little funding and research can go a long way to preventing brain injuries and helping those living with them. Anna Jurak, executive director of the Brain Injury Association of Windsor-Essex County, said certain aspects of brain injuries can pose
Customers react to Ikea closing their pick-up point stores in Ontario
Customers at Ikea are disappointed as one of the world’s leading furniture retail stores closes its pick-up and order point stores across Ontario. Five years after opening them, the Swedish retail store announced the closing of its remaining five
Windsor unemployment rate third highest in Canada
The City of Windsor now has the third highest unemployment rate in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, the jobless rate moved to seven per cent in November, up 0.3 per cent from October. According to Stats Canada, 71,200 jobs were lost
Wildlife, humans face potential dangers from drones
It just got more expensive to fly drones illegally. As of June 2019, an individual can be fined $1,000 for flying a drone where it is not allowed. A company or corporation can be fined $5,000. This comes after the
4 in 10 Canadians struggle with finances
Four in 10 Canadians are struggling with some — or all — of their finances, according to the TD Financial Health Index. Presented on Oct. 29, the index previewed a picture of Canadians’ financial well-being by enrolling more than 10,000
Windsor police looking for suspected thief after assault
The Windsor Police Service Major Crime Branch is looking to identify a male suspect who sexually assaulted a sleeping occupant after breaking into their home. Around 5:00 a.m. on Oct. 24, police said a male suspect entered a residence in
Crime severity index up 23 per cent
By Miranda Monahan When travellers decide on where to go, usually crime is a consideration. According to the crime severity index, a tool created by Statistics Canada which measures the crime in a city year to year, Windsor’s crime rate
On-campus advanced voting available at UWindsor, St. Clair
Students in Windsor can vote in advance, right on campus. Both St. Clair College and the University of Windsor will offer advanced voting and voter registration options on campus, from Oct. 5 to Oct. 9. St. Clair College (main campus
Windsor-West debate at St. Clair College Tuesday
Windsor residents have a chance Tuesday to listen to four major party candidates debate each other on issues they think need attention. Candidates running to represent Windsor-West will participate in a debate on the St. Clair College main campus at
Artists of the future
The Gibson Gallery in Amherstburg is supporting high school students by showcasing their artwork. Students from General Amherst and St. Thomas of Villanova high schools brought their art pieces to the Gibson Gallery, in order to promote it and display
Taking a break – from school
A former student in Amherstburg wants students to know they can take a year off, if they want to. Samantha Gibb, 19, began the school year at St. Clair College in 2018, enrolled in the Human Resources Business Administration program.
Broadway comes to Kingsville
By Miranda Monahan The musical Guys and Dolls is being performed at Migration Hall in Kingsville. The play began its run on Feb. 22. The story follows a gambler named Nathan Detroit as he looks for a place and
Bell Let’s Talk raises millions for mental health
By Miranda Monahan Bell Canada’s annual Bell Let’s Talk mental health initiative was held during the last week of January. On this day, Bell donates five cents each time someone uses #BellLetsTalk, watches a video or uses a special filter
The bird that sings
By Suraj Sasi On Jan.19 the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association held its fundraising concert called Climbing Away with Dave Hadfield. While many may Recognize the Hadfield name – Dave is a well-known pilot and his brother is a famed astronaut
Taxation and Travel over the border for work.
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
New cannabis law increases need for impaired driving awareness
By Ashley Gholampoor Mother’s Against Drunk Driving has renewed a campaign involving impaired driving for cannabis users. Chaouki Hamka was elected to the regional director in September 2018 following 15 years with MADD. Hamka joined MADD when he was
NBL helps basketball grow nationally
By Tate Harris Officials with NBL of Canada continues to do their part in what has been a group effort to help grow the game of basketball nationally. According to worldatlast.com, basketball is ranked as the seventh most popular sport in
Why are Canadians taking their athletic talents to the States?
By Daelyn Davis Many Canadian athletes are packing up and moving to the United States for better opportunities in the sports world. Some Canadians feel that universities in the U.S. have more to offer than universities in Canada. They often
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