If you’re a regular commuter along Riverside Drive… you may want to find a different route. Riverside Drive East will be closed from Drouillard Road to Pillette Road for sewer work every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., until
Essex town council members are reviewing the community’s 2021 budget and where it will spend tax dollars for the upcoming year. On Nov. 30, Essex councillors brought up multiple topics and concerns they will need to deal with in the upcoming year. The council focused on most heavily were replacing several old pieces of fire department equipment within the Essex area. Chief Rick Arnel of Essex Fire and Rescue has announced that they will be replacing and getting new equipment for
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
Premier Ford visited Windsor weeks ago and unveiled a draft transportation plan. Along with it, the Tories released a transportation survey for the residents of Southwestern Ontario to voice their opinions. Marissa Wingerden works as a scheduler with Amy’s Helping
Dog owners in Windsor Essex now have options for their pooches’ plates, one of them is the BARF diet. Alina Sherman and her husband Attilla Sherman are the top dogs at the Hungry Pooch and have been serving up
Essex County residents are paying tribute to those who served to protect their land and freedoms. Debuted around Remembrance Day was a recently purchased, scale replica of the HMS Victory. The HMS Victory was launched by the British Government in
By Alex Scott When most people become adults, the possibilities are endless however people living with developmental disabilities do not have quite as many options. Once somebody with a disability finishes high school, there are not many options for them
Essex is on the lookout for young councilors. Councilors in the town of Essex are currently in the process of recruiting younger citizens as they hope to get new ideas that will help the community. The town has put
By Miranda Monahan Over the past decade, alleys and walls around Windsor-Essex County have become decorated with large murals, also known as street art. The town of Essex and several communities in Windsor, including Ford City, Riverside, Olde Sandwich Towne
By Lauren O’Brien The advancement of smartphones and technology in the past decade is causing the agriculture industry to thrive. Machinery is replacing human workers at a steady rate and precision agriculture, which uses GPS guidance, is being used more
By Miranda Monahan Essex Pelee Island Coast-or EPIC-wineries have become more widely known over the past several years. They have become a tourist draw for the Windsor and Essex County. Many people visit them each year. According to a representative
The United Way runs a program called Leadership Windsor Essex, which also involves giving out awards to “40 under 40.” The March 28 event celebrated 40 individuals under the age of 40 who have shown significant leadership and success in
The second chance animal rescue is a non-profit located in Windsor, Ontario. They receive no public funding, and rely on adoption fees and the community’s generous donations to care for the cats and dogs. Pet Valu in Essex hosted Second
There is a painting class in a small room in the Community Living Essex County building that is different from many other similar classes. Artist Brianne Taggart is donating all the money from the classes to people with disabilities in
By Angelica Haggert Fans of the Amherstburg Admirals were not nearly as happy on the weekend as they were before the new year. After finishing the 2017 calendar year with seven straight wins, the Admirals lost Sunday night 5-0 to
By Kati Panasiuk A group of Windsor women are coming together to help the homeless in the coldest days of winter. Filling up an SUV with as many hats, mittens, scarfs, coats and socks donated from people around Windsor and
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
There are lots of community service organizations in Windsor, and some are helping people not only in Windsor but also beyond the borders. The Rotary Club of Windsor began exactly 100 years ago in 1918 and it has been stretching
By Miranda Monahan The town of Essex used to have many thriving businesses. Now, it seems things have changed. When walking or driving through downtown Essex, it is not uncommon to see empty storefronts. Some of these buildings are boarded
By Amos Johnson Young Canadian filmmakers will be showcasing their talents for a short film contest hosted by the Film Camp for Kids & Youth. The contest is for National Youth Arts Week from May 1-7 with a theme celebrating
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