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Canada geese rest in the deserted playground at Hugh Beaton elementary school in late April, 2020. Photo by Zachary Balogh.
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Mack Flash Entertainment’s online trivia ‘a hit’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
It’s your typical Wednesday night around 7 p.m. after a long hard day of work. The Manchester Pub located on Ouellette Avenue in downtown Windsor is jam-packed. Not a single table is unoccupied. The smell of fresh cut French fries
It’s time to get to know about history
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
Psychic Expo
Windsor hosted the annual Psychic Expo at the Caboto Club last weekend. The Psychic Expo was the place to be, taking place at the Caboto Club from Jan. 24 to 27. There were many people visiting the club over
City Council announced Ward 7 byelection
A byelection will be held in April to fill the Windsor City Council seat left vacant by Councilor Irek Kusmierczyk who is now the Liberal member of parliament for the Windsor-Tecumseh riding. Terri Knight Lepain has been working as a
ADHD students thrive in post secondary institution despite learning difficulties
Students and youth who struggle with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are thriving despite their learning difficulties. People with ADHD may show signs of impulsiveness, trouble focusing and a low frustration tolerance and more. This, accompanied with the sensory issues in
Scottish Band Empire: Atlantis
Members of the well-known Scottish rock band Atlas: Empire say they are excited to be touring again in Windsor. The Green Bean Café has hosted events for the band in the past, but this time band members have more energy, a
Dan Burr — Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh
Despite growing up with a family in politics, Dan Burr, 53, says he never expected to enter the federal arena. Born and raised in Windsor, not only did Burr’s father David serve as a city councilor and eventually the Mayor,
Cheryl Hardcastle — Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh
The former deputy mayor of Tecumseh, Cheryl Hardcastle, is running as a candidate for Windsor-Tecumseh in the New Democratic Party. Hardcastle graduated with a degree in political science and government, as well as a degree in communications and media Studies,
Giovanni Abati—Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh
Giovanni Abati is the 54-year-old Green Party candidate for Windsor-Tecumseh. He was born in Windsor, Ont. and grew up in the Great Lakes region. Before his current job as a truck driver, Abati worked in waste management for more than
Federal funding plays a major role in supporting Windsor’s artists and organizations
Numerous arts organizations in Windsor receiving funding from a federal grant, which was cut almost in half in 2018. In 2016 the Government of Canada doubled the Canada Council for the Arts’ (CCA) budget, giving them $550 million over five
Should high school athletes consider college before university sports?
Some student athletes are saying the transition from high school to college or university sports is not as easy as it looks. Mercedes Ryan was the captain of the women’s Sault College basketball team last season and described the transition
Plastic pollutes population
Environmentalists are trying to make people aware of the negative impact of plastic bags on the environment and human beings. According to research, Canadians are using between nine and fifteen billion plastic bags per year. The plastic bags often
Survey shows video game preferences
By Ashley Gholampoor An informal survey conducted at The MediaPlex showed that more men than women play video games on a daily basis. The survey of 20 people showed that 90 per cent play video games for more than one
The effects of cannabis on the brain before the age of 25
To some the drug is seen as a medicine used to help with pains and aches they may have. However, there are many health risks associated with cannabis use. Eric Nadalin, manager at Windsor-Essex County Health Unit says the drug
Artists of the future
The Gibson Gallery in Amherstburg is supporting high school students by showcasing their artwork. Students from General Amherst and St. Thomas of Villanova high schools brought their art pieces to the Gibson Gallery, in order to promote it and display
Young Windsor Entrepenuer
The new music school foundation in Windsor is hoping to shape the future of music in the city. When Bethany Russell graduated from the University of Windsor she wanted to create an open space for children who want to learn
Coffee with a cop
Police officers who attended the Coffee with a Cop event hosted at Café March 21 on Feb. 7 said they believe it will help “humanize” them in citizen eyes. The Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative partnered with the Downtown Windsor Business
World Hijab Day
World Hijab Day is celebrated in 145 countries around the world, including Canada. On Feb. 1, the diversity committee at the Windsor Regional Hospital and volunteers decided to celebrate World Hijab Day by letting hospital patients, staff and visitors experience
Young councilors
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
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