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
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
St. Clair College’s Student Representative Council held a night with Arlene Dickinson March 10 at the Chrysler Theatre. Dickinson is the General Partner of District Ventures Capital, which is a venture capital fund focused on helping the market, fund as
Windsor is celebrating Black History Month and the city’s critical role in the Underground Railroad Movement. During the month of February, we look back and understand the history of Black descendants in our community. Irene Moore Davis, president of the
An increasing number of St. Clair students are becoming entrepreneurs. For many students’ college is a way to find your calling and get a job, but for some this is a way to start careers as business owners. Kobe Kilner,
With COVID-19, everything from school to concerts went online. One of the biggest parts affected was shopping — for some stores this was seen as a bad thing, but for small businesses like Essency Records, online-shopping and promotion could not
From making beats in his bedroom to winning a global beat battle, a 16-year-old Holy Names High School student is making his way into the music world. On Feb. 5, it was announced on a Twitch livestream that Windsor teen, Mesho Keryakoz, had beat out more than 1000 other musicians and declared winner of the JJ Lundin Beat Battle. Not
A Windsor charity and store are working together to give back. The owners of a cartoon toy store have donated thousands of dollars in merchandise to Easter Seals. Cartoon Kingdom on Walker Road has donated a large variety of high-end
The Windsor Police Service is actively investigating a hit-and-run collision that took place on Nov. 15 between Jefferson Boulevard and Haig Avenue, causing the death of 7-year-old Kuzi James. Experts say the community’s cooperation in investigations is important and support is a main factor in the
You better watch out! You better not cry! And you better wear your mask! Because Santa Claus, Ms.Claus and the whole North Pole gang are headed to St.Clair College for Windsor’s annual Santa Claus parade with a few adjustments to
Who doesn’t enjoy a good video game every now and then? What’s more, what if you could play these games and raise money for a good cause? Well that’s exactly what RPGLimitBreak did this past week. RPGLimitBreak is a group
It’s no secret there’s a homelessness crisis in Windsor. But one local woman is trying to make a difference … one bag at a time. It all started with Windsorite Christine Cook’s trip to an east end Walmart. Cook retired
Wrapped in a fuzzy black blanket and pink slippers, Maryann Squance sits in her recliner, feet up and comfortable as she discusses the ease that the expanded Transit Windsor bus lines have had on her. “Every month, I go to
Potential police officers converse with cops over coffee. St. Clair College brought police officers in from around Ontario for Coffee with a Cop on Feb. 25, 2020. Nada Saad, a second year protection, security and investigations student at St. Clair
Students in Windsor-Essex are getting the opportunity to take part in a competition that will creatively allow them to design vehicles of the future. Open exclusively to high school students, the competition was launched by the WindsorEssex Economic
A new program introduced by the Windsor’s Hospice brings together art, fitness, social interaction, and most importantly members of the community. The social prescription program was started by social worker Micheal Bennett and his intern at the time, Tamerra Paterson.
Walking alone in Windsor can be dangerous, but there are many ways to stay safe if you are on your own. Faith Paquette said as a young person she feels that her safety is extremely important. “I do not
People who are homeless look for help at Street Help Homeless Centre during the winter. Staff at Street Help on Wyandotte Street East give warm meals, clothing and a bed to those in need during the colder months. Street
Urban farming – the practice of growing a significant amount of food in an urban setting – is beginning to take root among Windsorites. Types of urban farms include community gardens, setups on rooftops, over balconies and in repurposed
The importance of a community coming together is shown in Amherstburg year after year around the holidays. With the upcoming Amherstburg Freedom Museum-hosted Christmas concert, along with the town’s Christmas open house and second annual cookie exchange fundraiser,
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