by Joelle Brassard City Council voted in the majority last week to move all residential garbage and yard waste collection from alleys to curbs wherever possible starting April 2025. This has caused backlash from Windsorites due to the overwhelming belief
According to Homeless Hub.com, there are at least 251 people experiencing homelessness in Windsor as of 2021. Some downtown business owners feel sympathy for them. “I see them sitting down there, across the street,” said Milad Hourani, the owner of
By Joelle Brassard City councilman Renaldo Agostino of Ward 3 has proposed some new additions to the outside area of the Downtown Mission to improve the overall quality of the area. New additions include portable washrooms, lighting, fencing and
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
An electrical failure is to blame in a fire at a downtown high-rise at the corner of Pelissier Street and Park Street West that occurred Wednesday. All residents of Royal Windsor Terrace were able to return to their suites after
By Joyce St. Antoine On Friday March 22, the Life after Fifty centre held a public 2019 municipal budget meeting. More than 40 residents from the west side and downtown areas of Windsor attended the meeting, expressing their concerns about
By Emma Butler Robotics, woodwork, pottery, art and much more were available for area residents to view and try on Sunday. More than 400 attendees visited The University of Windsor School of Creative Arts as it hosted its second Mini
By Zander Kelly Canadians have been sparking up legal weed for a dozen days, but not much has changed for most local businesses. “Seriously, I didn’t notice any difference except maybe more people, when they’re coming in, you see they are
By Amos Johnson For the first time ever, the Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market is extending its season. “This was a very busy year. Not only did we increase our (number of) vendors but we increased attendance,” said general manager Steve
By March Ren The Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative hosted an open house at A Dog’s Breakfast on Feb. 7. Bob Cameron, executive director of the collaborative, said the open house was to introduce the DWCC to both downtown residents and
By Grace Bauer Passionate Windsorites were asking for a proactive approach to the city’s vacant home situation at a recent city council meeting. On Oct. 2 almost every seat was filled with Windsorites, many from the downtown core, pleading
By Bela Antonio Maiden Lane’s newest retail neighbor is trying to corner the Windsor downtown market with edgy home décor. Bungalow opened on Oct. 1 selling scarves, wallpaper and more. The owners also have three other businesses on Maiden Lane. Kate
By Dawn Gray A harm prevention program offered by the AIDS Committee of Windsor has recently been expanded into the west end with plans to further expand into Leamington. Since its inception in 1993, the ACW has exchanged over 3.5
Local businesses with sidewalk cafés will need to make an adjustment to their budget this year if they plan on keeping them open. City Council reached a decision on March 7, they hope will work for business owners as well
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