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Holiday cheer returns to Willistead Manor
Sunday afternoon may have been dreary outside, but inside was a sparkling showcase of holiday decor at the Willistead Manor in Walkerville. The 36-room mansion was originally built in 1906 by Detroit architect, Albert Kahn for local distillery founder, Hiram
Trick-or-treaters hit the streets early in Windsor
Trick-or-treaters filed up and down Ottawa Street collecting candy from local stores during afternoon hours on the Saturday before Halloween. Between noon and 2 p.m. on Oct. 26, local business owners along the participating stretch of Ottawa Street opened their
Hidden histories: Exploring the real stories of Windsor’s African, Caribbean communities
Teajai Travis wasn’t sat down as a child and told stories of his family history — instead, he picked up information from his grandmother by listening to her sing. “A lot of the stories a grandmother would pass down to
Popular 70s band shakes up Walkerville Once Again
By Nicole Neuts The Jonas Brothers are not the only band getting back together in 2019. Teaze, a local hard rock band from the 70s, put on a reunion show this past week in Windsor. The Olde Walkerville Theatre was
Libraries around Windsor will be open on Fridays starting in May 2019
By Travis Conant A 2018 proposal by the Windsor Public Library has been approved. In June of 2018 Windsor Public Library made a proposal for all of their branches to remain open on Fridays in winter and summer. Larger libraries
Revitalized sculpture contest turns trash into treasure
Artists across Windsor-Essex have the opportunity to turn junk into art at the Walkerville Artist’s Co-op’s revitalized sculpture contest. The contest gives everyone in the community equal opportunities to participate, according to Suellen Evoy-Oozer, who is one of the five
Crowds flock to Night Market’s new location in Walkerville
By Mirjana Janekovic The Willistead Night Market has survived the death of its patron and has found new life outside the Walkerville Brewery. More than 100 people turned out for its first night in its new location on Argyle Road between
City Planner: Windsor’s heritage in state of neglect
By Kacie Cooper The City of Windsor is rich with history and culture, especially in its old buildings, but unfortunately they are becoming more and more neglected, according to the Heritage Planner with The City of Windsor. John Calhoun said
Costumes for kids
By Dawn Gray Local children who may have gone without a Halloween costume can look forward to trick-or-treating in some hallo-gear being donated by the public. The seventh annual Costumes for Kids campaign is being organized by students of Walkerville
Local pizza shop holds their first punk show
By: Liam Higgins A local pizza shop offered a slice of punk for the first time Sept 29. Krusty’s Pizza, located at the corner of Ottawa Street and Kildare Road, held their first annual Krusty’s Pizza Punk Rock Fest Sept.
Made in Windsor
By Maciejka Gorzelnik Holiday shopping was in full swing Nov. 16-17 as Windsorites made their way through Walkerville Brewery purchasing handmade goods at Made in Windsor’s holiday craft sale. Approximately 2,000 people and over 40 local vendors were in attendance
Walkerville Rocks
By: Melissa Iarusso and Dayna Poisson The Walkerville Business Improvement Association held its second annual Walkerville Rocks Street Festival & Car Show Saturday in Windsor. The free and family-friendly event featured live entertainment, a car show, vendor displays, extended
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