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Options exist for treating winter blues

Options exist for treating winter blues

🕔14:06, 8.Dec 2022

There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for those struggling with seasonal affective disorder.  “Basically, it’s light therapy, talk therapy or drug therapy,” said Tim Baxter, counselor at Crossroads Centre for Personal Empowerment. “Those are the three main

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New police chief for Windsor selected

New police chief for Windsor selected

🕔12:44, 29.Nov 2022

Jason Bellaire is the new Chief of Windsor Police. “The selection of Chief Jason Bellaire comes after an extensive nation-wide search and we are pleased to welcome him as the Chief of the Windsor Police Service,” said Windsor Mayor Drew

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Cancelled sports leave young people struggling

Cancelled sports leave young people struggling

🕔13:17, 5.Mar 2021

With youth sports cancelled due to COVID-19, young people are experiencing a variety of challenges.  Market research company Ipsos found 74 per cent of children were feeling lonely due to cancelled youth sports, and 72 per cent of parents also reported

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 A Windsor teen has won a global beat battle

 A Windsor teen has won a global beat battle

🕔13:24, 26.Feb 2021

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

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Churches in Windsor-Essex reopen

🕔11:15, 11.Jul 2020

By Precious Alasa Religious organizations in Windsor-Essex have been allowed to reopen their places of worship after a lockdown of three months.  Ontario premier Doug Ford made the public announcement on June 8 that churches can now reopen at 30

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It’s time to get to know about history

It’s time to get to know about history

🕔12:59, 6.Mar 2020

The Black Kids in Action event was performed at the Capitol Theatre on Feb. 26 to share stories about the history of Black people.  Marcia Pivtto is a co-founder and organizer of this show and said performances include singing, dancing

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The problem of bedbugs in Windsor

The problem of bedbugs in Windsor

🕔13:15, 14.Feb 2020

  Bedbugs are a growing concern for Windsorites, according to Orkin Canada.  Orkin Canada’s annual list for bedbugs 2020 says Windsor is one of the “worst cities” for bed bugs in Canada. The pest professionals’ report found the top three

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Civics subject in Grade 10

Civics subject in Grade 10

🕔12:37, 29.Nov 2019

  Civics class in high school helps students learn about Canadian government and elections.  Civics is taught in Grade 10 in Ontario and is part of the Canadian and World Studies curriculum which is mandated by the Ministry of Education.

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No tolls for cyclists travelling on the Gordie Howe Bridge

No tolls for cyclists travelling on the Gordie Howe Bridge

🕔17:08, 1.Mar 2019

By: Pranav Patel Cyclists may not have to pay tolls on the new Gordie Howe Bridge. The concept of no toll is to encourage healthier lifestyle, easy transportation and eco-tourism. According to Mark Butler, director of communications for the Windsor-Detroit

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Windsor crime is up

Windsor crime is up

🕔13:03, 26.Oct 2018

By Precious Alasa The Crime rate in Windsor is on the rise. More than 200 more crimes occurred in 2017 compared to 2016. Windsor’s increased crime rate is becoming a concern for the city. According to the Windsor Police Service

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Kingsville’s main street booming with new businesses

Kingsville’s main street booming with new businesses

🕔12:49, 19.Oct 2018

  By Maxwell de Liberato Tourists and business owners are finding Kingsville, Ont. the place to be. On Oct. 17 a new branch of a local Windsor hotspot, Wineology opens on Main Street in Kingsville.  This new location is the

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St. Clair College provides recreational activities for international students

St. Clair College provides recreational activities for international students

🕔12:42, 19.Oct 2018

  By Pranav Patel  International students are taking part in various sports, especially one of the most popular for them – cricket. Ravi Patel, 23, played on the St. Clair College cricket team as an all-rounder. He said he is

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Bridging the gap

Bridging the gap

🕔11:40, 12.Oct 2018

  By Miranda Monahan Canadian and U.S. officials see the Gordie Howe International Bridge as an important economic and tourism link for both counties, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor Rick Snyder. The bridge will have six lanes

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Save life, donate blood

Save life, donate blood

🕔17:44, 3.Mar 2018

People were lining up to give blood at the LaSalle blood donor clinic yesterday at Sacred Heart Church Parish Hall. It lasted approximately five hours. The blood is sent to hospitals to help patients, and Canadian Blood Services uses the

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Reducing waste with reused space

Reducing waste with reused space

🕔13:14, 2.Mar 2018

By Ryan Percy Shoppers in Devonshire Mall’s food court in Windsor will no longer find bins being used to collect garbage. The mall managers began the new waste reduction process Feb. 12 when they unveiled a new “training waste sorting

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