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Spreading Love to the World
Je suis et Je t’aime which translates to “I am and I love you” in English is a video project I made during my one month stay in Montreal for the Explore Program. The Explore Program gives college and university students
Minimum wage increase impacts businesses and employees
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
Ready, set, bid!
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
Row houses breaking building code
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
5 Ways To Keep Your Christmas Spirit Alive This Year
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
Amherstburg doctor’s office changes how they do visits
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
Zoom fatigue – a new strain on students
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
PHOTO FRIDAY: Can we go to the park?
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,
Ontario teachers walking out of classrooms, onto sidewalks
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 subject in Grade 10
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.
Strike would affect more than 1M Ontario students
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
Opposition to pit bull ban gains momentum
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
Unemployment concern in Ontario
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
Ontario Health Insurance Plan changed for youth from April 1
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
Celebrating International Women’s Day
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
A potential children’s museum to share space with United Way
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
Broadway comes to Kingsville
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
Two charged, one in hospital after robbery, stabbing
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
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