The City Council of Windsor held a special meeting considering Operating & Capital Recommended Budgets at 10 a.m. in City Hall Square, Windsor. As the last budget shows the increase in tax of 3.93 per cent. According to Mayor
An early morning fire on Windsor’s West end is under investigation. Windsor Fire responded to a house fire in the 400 block of Partington Ave. around 3 a.m. in Windsor. Police and fire crews were quick to respond, closing the
A quarter per cent increase in the asset management plan levy for the following four years would enhance base funding by around $4.4 million per year and be entirely allocated to residential roads. “The largest kilometer portion of roads
117 permanent driver barriers were installed as part of its continued effort for safety standards against COVID-19, according to the Transit Windsor Advisory Committee 2022 annual report. The Transit Advisory Committee presented the annual report in the council meeting on
By Joelle Brassard City councilman Renaldo Agostino of Ward 3 has proposed some new additions to the outside area of the Downtown Mission to improve the overall quality of the area. New additions include portable washrooms, lighting, fencing and
By Kenneth Pastushyn The silver palace. The movie house. The picture show. These are some of the superlatives Windsor’s poet laureate emeritus Marty Gervais used when he read aloud his ode, “The Best of Times at Capitol Theatre” during the
For many transgender individuals, changing one’s legal name or gender marker can be a significant headache, something a student-run ID clinic in Windsor hopes to minimize. On Feb. 4, 2023, the Trans ID clinic held its most recent round of
A local artist has created a platform where Black children and youth can share their artwork. Kiki Symoné, a Black artist herself whose artworks depict the everyday life of Black communities, launched the online platform artdealerkids in 2021 on Instagram
The Volkswagen of Windsor building on Lauzon Road is reflective of the meticulous and deliberate engineering of the cars inside. Spotless white walls leading to clear glass windows are reflective of the upscale clientele. One person who works in these
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for those struggling with seasonal affective disorder. “Basically, it’s light therapy, talk therapy or drug therapy,” said Tim Baxter, counselor at Crossroads Centre for Personal Empowerment. “Those are the three main
Remembrance Day is a Canadian tradition – but the way it is honoured has changed over time. “It’s kind of like a roller coaster,” said Paul Lauzon, president of the Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee, about how Canadians recognize generations
Students at postsecondary schools have other challenges besides passing class. “I’d say the biggest challenge to my mental health as a student is probably burnout,” said Hailee Wilson, who is currently studying to become a social worker at the University
Sarah Haefling, the founder of Elevate Podcast Co. and host of Made it Happen Podcast, is offering advice to future entrepreneurs – chase your dreams and go for it. Haefling is one of the many guest speakers involved in the
Windsorites are lining up out the door at local bakeries eager to purchase paczkis, traditional Polish baked goods. Steimar Bread, an Italian bakery in Windsor, has been serving baked goods since 1959. While paczkis are a hallmark of Polish culture,
The Windsor Public Library is continuing to offer physical services as well as e-services during the pandemic. The world’s dependence on technology gets bigger by the day. However, our technological dependence has not affected libraries as drastically as some may
On Jan. 20, Premier Doug Ford announced that indoor dining would resume with a 50 per cent capacity limit. Earlier this year, the province implemented restrictions on businesses due to a spike in Omicron cases. This included a ban on
Love is in the air, and that means businesses are stocking up on the top gifts for the holiday. Valentine’s Day is the one designated day a year where everyone around the world takes time to show their love and
It might not be time for the holidays yet, but the season for giving back is here. With Christmas coming up next month, shopping and spending being a big part of the holiday, a few organizations are pitching in to help support those in need of
Some U.S States have introduced laws that include requiring high schools, and Universities to designate sports teams according to biological sex. The question at hand would be whether or not this could restrict trans and cis gender rights. The Mississippi
Chris Houser the Dean of Science at the University of Windsor says that the majority of reported drownings at beaches in Canada are usually men under the ages of 30. Beach safety was just one of the topics discussed during the seventh virtual WE Spark Think Tank event in October. Other presentations discussed housing issues and the impact of homeless shelters in Windsor – Essex and medical imaging applications. Lisa
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