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PHOTO FRIDAY: When’s recess?

PHOTO FRIDAY: When’s recess?

🕔14:03, 1.May 2020

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

Mack Flash Entertainment’s online trivia ‘a hit’ amid COVID-19 pandemic

🕔12:51, 20.Apr 2020

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

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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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Psychic Expo

Psychic Expo

🕔14:22, 31.Jan 2020

  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

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City Council announced Ward 7 byelection

City Council announced Ward 7 byelection

🕔13:53, 24.Jan 2020

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

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ADHD students thrive in post secondary institution despite learning difficulties

ADHD students thrive in post secondary institution despite learning difficulties

🕔15:08, 8.Nov 2019

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

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Scottish Band Empire: Atlantis

Scottish Band Empire: Atlantis

🕔12:32, 18.Oct 2019

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

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Dan Burr — Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh

Dan Burr — Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh

🕔14:32, 11.Oct 2019

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,

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Cheryl Hardcastle — Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh

Cheryl Hardcastle — Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh

🕔13:59, 11.Oct 2019

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,

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Giovanni Abati—Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh

Giovanni Abati—Candidate, Windsor-Tecumseh

🕔13:25, 11.Oct 2019

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

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Federal funding plays a major role in supporting Windsor’s artists and organizations

Federal funding plays a major role in supporting Windsor’s artists and organizations

🕔13:11, 11.Oct 2019

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

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Should high school athletes consider college before university sports?

Should high school athletes consider college before university sports?

🕔12:31, 27.Sep 2019

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

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Plastic pollutes population

Plastic pollutes population

🕔12:11, 27.Sep 2019

  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

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Survey shows video game preferences

Survey shows video game preferences

🕔12:47, 22.Apr 2019

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

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The effects of cannabis on the brain before the age of 25

The effects of cannabis on the brain before the age of 25

🕔12:21, 5.Apr 2019

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

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Artists of the future

Artists of the future

🕔01:00, 5.Apr 2019

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

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Young Windsor Entrepenuer

🕔12:34, 15.Feb 2019

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

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Coffee with a cop

Coffee with a cop

🕔12:30, 15.Feb 2019

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

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World Hijab Day

World Hijab Day

🕔11:34, 8.Feb 2019

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

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Young councilors

🕔12:23, 1.Feb 2019

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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