Scouting out a new home
By Ryan Percy After 60 years the Scouts in Windsor and Essex County have to find a new home. On Saturday, Oct. 13 the cash register at the Scout Shop on Marentette Avenue took its last sale. The Scouts moved
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Flu shots: are they really important?
By Suraj Sasi Experts emphasize the importance of the seasonal vaccine, but some people do not feel the need to get them. Stacy Manzerolle, program manager at Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, said Influenza can affect anyone and spread quickly and
Lawyers experience mental health crisis
Lawyers in Canada are more likely to experience mental health struggles, according to a recent survey. In 2017, the University of Toronto released a study in which over 1,000 lawyers in both Canada and the U.S. were surveyed. The study
Flags for fallen soldiers
By Jordan Ferris Canadian soldiers will be honoured on Saturday when Windsor’s water front is painted red with Canadian flags. On Sept. 22, Veteran Voices of Canada will host Windsor’s second annual Flags of Remembrance Ceremony where 128
Car culture is alive and well throughout the world
Building an all-electric car from a 1933 vintage Bugatti is an impressive feat, but it also points to a trend. JH Restoration, as the name suggests is a car restoration firm, and the Windsor, Ont.-based company has successfully developed an
The fight of Lilah’s young life is against government – without medicine, she will die
“She was not able to move her legs. She just flopped like a cooked spaghetti.” Nicole Lamont still remembers her shock when her daughter Lilah was born two years ago. It took five months before the diagnosis finally explained what
Canada performs well at Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast
Canada had its second largest single-day medal haul of the 2018 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday. Wrestlers and track and field athletes ensured 13 podium finishes for the country bringing the medal tally up to 60. Athletics Canada has 46 athletes
Filing tax return can help earn a few hundred bucks, even on zero income
International students need to be aware that, depending on how long they have resided in Canada, they may need to file a Canadian income tax return — and it may actually save them some money, say local experts. Filing income
2018 Paralympic Winter Games wrap-up
Canadian paralympic athletes raised the bar high with a new 28-medal record at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. This is nine more than the last record, set in Vancouver, at the 2010 Paralympic Games. The Games wrapped up in Pyeongchang,
Windsor’s sole cricket league hoping to keep playing
Windsor’s only cricket league is finishing up its first season. An indoor winter league, the Intramural Cricket League is open to anyone who has an interest in learning and playing the sport. “It all began with everyone’s will to play
Howe bridge effect on Sandwich Town
By Jordan Ferris The Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority Communication Director assures Sandwich residents that bridge construction will have little impact on them. At the beginning of March the Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority and Parson Inc. of Markham, Ont. reached a
The year of the dog in China.
The annual CAGW Lunar New Year Gala taken place on last Saturday, at St. Clair College’s Centre for the Arts. This event attracted people from different countries, China, Canada, India, the United States and so on. The gala includes two
Chinese Annual Gala in Windsor
Last Saturday was the beginning of the Chinese dog year, according to the lunar calendar. The Chinese Association of Greater Windsor hosted its annual Chinese New Year Gala at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts. Guests were not
Chatham lottery winner in cash dispute with former partner
A $6 million Chatham lottery winner is in a legal battle with his former live-in partner over sharing his winnings. Leamington native Maurice Thibeault claimed more than $3 million from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. However, the good news
One of Canada’s flag bearers is University of Windsor alumnae
University of Windsor alumnae Tessa Virtue and her partner Scott Moir won Olympic gold once before, in the 2010 Olympics. Now, they are looking to win gold again, as they marched under Canada’s flag in the Pyeongchang opening ceremonies. Prime
Turner Syndrome Society hopes to promote awareness; educate, inform
By Angelica Haggert The local group of the Turner Syndrome Society will be on the main campus of St. Clair College this week to promote awareness of the condition. Turner Syndrome is a rare genetic condition that occurs in one
Canada-wide warrant issued for Windsor man
The Windsor Police and the Provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad are asking for help from Windsorites. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man named Tristan Henderson-Tymczak, who is serving a sentence for weapons offences, including robbery with
Point Pelee closing for two weeks for deer cull
By Jiaqian Ren Point Pelee National Park is closing for the next two weeks. From Jan. 12 to Jan. 26, staff from Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation will be performing a cull to reduce the number of white-tailed deer
Extreme cold warning putting a freeze on Windsor
Frigid weather is keeping people inside their homes. Extreme cold warnings are issued when low temperatures create elevated health risks from symptoms such as frostbite and hypothermia. Often, these warnings are issued when conditions reach levels ranging from minus
Shoebox collection for remote reservations
By Shirley Feng All Saints’ Anglican Church in Windsor is organizing a shoe box campaign for remote, First Nations people in northern Canada, in Kashechewan and Attiwapiskat. The shoe box champion is organized by I Love First Peoples. The main
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