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Did You Know? Michigan Central Station
New life is being put into an old building that has been closed for decades. The Michigan Central Station is a historic landmark located in Detroit’s Corktown neighbourhood. The station was built in 1913 and trains would run in and
Transit Windsor still running on enhanced schedule
Since Transit Windsor changed its schedules due to staff shortages, several riders have had to accommodate. Some buses start earlier than before and others don’t have as many stops. The enhanced schedule was put in place after the city experienced
PHOTO FRIDAY: Blue Angels fly over waterfront
The U.S Navy Blue Angels flew over the Detroit River, Mon. May 11, 2020, as part of a tribute to the numerous front line workers who are risking their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Zachary Balogh.
Pope names Detroit church a basilica
Pope Francis honoured St. Anne’s Church in Detroit with the title of Minor Basilica on March 1. This means that the the parish, which is the second-oldest continuously operating Roman Catholic church in the United States, will be one of
Freeway gang rape victim writes of crime that stunned Detroit in 1976
February 12, 1976 was one of Melissa McCormick’s worst nightmares as a survivor of sexual abuse by a gang of 12 men. Like many Windsorites, a 19-year-old McCormick and her friends would regularly visit the city Detroit to enjoy
Foul smell in Detroit’s air linked to Marathon petroleum
If you smelled rotten eggs in the Detroit area Monday, you’re not alone. Marathon Petroleum refinery is apparently responsible for that stench. In a press release, the company acknowledged the smell is caused by a chemical called mercaptan, which is
Cirque Du Soleil performed in Detroit ahead of Windsor
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.
Windsor and Detroit unite for Woman’s March
By Lauren O’Brien Women and men united on both sides of the Detroit River last Thursday. The Windsor Women’s March held a vigil in honour of women victims of violence. For the first time, the two border cities of Windsor
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
He has no legs, but that’s not stopping him from getting in the ring
For aspiring professional wrestlers in Windsor, the road to success starts by graduating from secretive Can-Am Wrestling School. (The location of the school is kept quiet to avoid being bombarded by wrestling fans.) And these days, the wrestling students have
New Piston in the Motor City
By Tate Harris Detroit Pistons have made a blockbuster trade to push towards the playoffs and establish Detroit as a free agent destination. The Pistons traded Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley, Boban Marjonavic, a 2018 first round pick and a 2019 second round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Blake Griffin, Willie Reed, Brice Johnson. Griffin, former 2009 first pick, played seven full seasons with the Clippers and had
NAIAS opens to public this weekend
By Prabhsimar Kaur It’s January and that traditionally means it’s also time for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. NAIAS is an annual automobile show, now in its twelfth year, taking place at the Cobo Center in Detroit,
Blues infused soul rock
By Alyssa Leonard Guitar strings, keyboard keys, drum beats, vocal cords. Music sheets, mixing sounds, play, rewind, record, repeat. This is just an average day for David Gerald as he works on his next album in his basement recording studio.
2018 International Auto Show is set to hit the stage
By Jiaqian Ren The 2018 North American International Auto Show is set to open its doors from Jan. 13 to Jan. 28 at Detroit’s Cobo Center. An international event for 30 years, the famed auto show attracts over 10,000 guests
Bridge CEO resigns, new CEO named
By Angelica Haggert The chief executive officer of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority has resigned and an interim CEO was appointed just days later. The original CEO resigned, effective Dec. 8. According to a news release from the WDBA, Michael Cautillo
Can-Am Police-Fire Games coming to Windsor
Windsor has won the bid to host the Can-Am Police Fire Games in 2022. “We’re thrilled to be setting another signature event for our city and region, this event will bring hundreds of adults and families to experience all that
Windsor housing market on the rise
RE/MAX is predicting that Windsor will lead the country’s housing market in 2018. The report predicts a jump in housing prices with the average home sale price next year is expected to be $286,999, compared to 2014 when the price
Four teens injured in DIA shooting
By Todd Shearon Detroit Police have now detained a 16-year-old boy for questioning about a Saturday night shooting near the Detroit Institute of Arts. Four teenagers were injured when an unknown shooter opened fire at John R. and Farnsworth Streets during
Detroit-Windsor Tunnel to temporarily shut down
By Sreedha Varanasi The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is closing down for renovations until Oct. 30. According to The City of Windsor, Windsorites can expect a few changes to the tunnel when it reopens. Due to moisture, salt, exhaust and truck impact,
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