As of April 1st, 2023, Canada’s minimum wage has increased from $15.50 to $16.65 per hour. This is the latest development in the country’s efforts to support its workforce, particularly those who are struggling to make ends meet in the
Living in a parent’s basement might be the only affordable option for first–time home buyers. Housing prices in Windsor Essex have increased as much as 17 per cent this year. The average price of a home in Windsor is more than $420,000. A first–time down payment of five per cent would be $21,000. For
With building codes changing over the years, row homeowners are realizing how dangerous their houses are. Ontario building codes have changed significantly since the early 1900s. With the changes, older row homes are not up to code while the newer ones are safer according to Lori Lynn, homeowner on
Christmas 2020 is right around the corner and it is safe to say this year will like nothing we have ever experienced before. With rising COVID-19 cases across the province it’s uncertain if there will any strict regulations on family
Staff at one doctor’s office in Amherstburg have completely changed the way their patients visit with their physicians by bringing almost everything they do online. Dr. Tim O’Callahan said they broke up into groups with one doctor going into the office
Since the introduction of COVID-19, daily life has not been the same, particularly for workers and students. In order to adapt to the situation, many educational institutions have begun online classes and adapted their curriculum to better suit their new
On Wednesday May 20, 2020 two swings sit blocked off with caution tape on a summer-like day, at an empty Lanspeary Park on Ottawa Street in Windsor. While Ontario lifted a number of COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor amenities this week,
As students enjoyed a long weekend, teachers and support staff across the province protested amid negotiations with the Ontario government. It is the first time since 1997 that the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation, Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, Ontario
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.
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario announced on Nov. 14 that they are prepared to begin job action Nov. 26. The first phase is a work-to-rule and involves administrative tasks, such as not completing report cards. If talks between EFTO
A pair of MPPs are joining forces to bring an end to the Liberal government’s 2005 ban on pit bull-style dogs. MPPs David Piccini and Rick Nicholls have asked that the ban – put in place after a Toronto man
By Manvir Kaur The unemployment rate is increasing in Ontario for part-time students. In October, 69.9 per cent of part time students were employed with a slight drop in the next two months. The rate of employment in January and
The Ontario Government will no longer offer free prescription for anyone under the age of 24 with private insurance as of April 1. Children and young adults without a private plan will remain enrolled in the Ontario health Insurance Plan
By Julianna Bonnett Women from across Windsor celebrated International Women’s Day at the Water’s Edge Theatre last week where the University of Windsor hosted their second annual “Women in Windsor: Inside the Minds of Female Leaders” event. The night saw
By Amos Johnson An idea was presented to council and other committee members about launching a children’s museum which would share space at United Way at this month’s Heritage Committee meeting. Windsor lawyer Jeffrey Slopen represented local doctor Joel Liem
By Miranda Monahan The musical Guys and Dolls is being performed at Migration Hall in Kingsville. The play began its run on Feb. 22. The story follows a gambler named Nathan Detroit as he looks for a place and
By Amos Johnson Two men are behind bars and a third is in hospital after an early-morning robbery in Windsor’s downtown core escalated into a stabbing. Police from the Major Crimes Branch said the incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. on
By Madeline Mazak A petition sweeping Facebook has received thousands of signatures from educators who oppose larger class sizes suggested by the provincial Progressive Conservative government. The petition gained momentum last week when Education Minister Lisa Thompson announced the government’s
By Kenneth Pastushyn The Montreal Canadiens Alumni Tour came to Amherstburg to play a charity hockey game against the Rotary Club’s “Hockey Heroes” home team. The fundraiser took place at the Libro Credit Union Centre next to the Miracle League
By Cassidy McNea In Ontario, more women than men are receiving their law license, according to a recent survey. The report from Law Society of Ontario shows 54 per cent of lawyer licenses were given to women in 2017. In
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