Everyone pleased with mission move
By Cody Wall The Downtown Mission of Windsor is scheduled to move in 2019 and residents in the area and The Mission all agree that it is for the best. Due to a shortage of space, the Mission recently purchased
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Minimum wage decreases
By Alex Scott The recent minimum wage increase had many ripple-effect changes for workers in Windsor-Essex. Starting on Jan. 1, minimum wage increased from $11.70 to $14 an hour. It will become $15 an hour on Jan. 1, 2019. Now
Pothole plague
Miranda Monahan In 2017, four roads in the Windsor-area made the Canadian Automobile Association’s list of worst roads in Ontario. Each year, CAA holds a contest where people can vote on the roads they think are the worst in Ontario.
Howe bridge effect on Sandwich Town
By Jordan Ferris The Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority Communication Director assures Sandwich residents that bridge construction will have little impact on them. At the beginning of March the Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority and Parson Inc. of Markham, Ont. reached a
Meditation and painting go hand in hand
Painting and meditation are considered to be two of the most relaxing recreational activities, so the Walkersville Art Co-op is combining both. The painting and meditation sessions, hosted by Nora Franko, are offered on a biweekly basis with many unique
Drug seizure leads to three arrests
Windsor Police Service have made three major drug trafficking arrests. The drugs and guns unit seized 12.4 grams of methamphetamine, $60, a digital scale and packaging from the 5400 block of Reginald Street late Wednesday. A 57-year-old man is charged
Shooting at Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant was locked down after two people were shot dead on Friday. The incident took place at Campbell Hall, a dorm building at the school. No other students, faculty or staff were injured. Police have
Windsor’s Polar Plunge at St. Clair College
The Polar Plunge is back again at St. Clair College’s SportsPlex to support Ontario’s Special Olympics’ athletes by taking a flying leap into very cold water. A large crowd was on hand Friday to cheer on dozens of daring dippers. Our
Windsor Police raise fraud prevention awareness
It’s Fraud Prevention Month and Windsor Police are using the campaign to urge Windsorites to keep themselves and their pockets safe. Since it’s tax season, Const. Andy Drouillard said the most common form of fraud this time of year is
Distracted driving not improving, says Windsor Police Service
Drivers in Windsor are still unable to put their phones away while behind the wheel, according to police. Windsor police officers are making just as many traffic stops related to distracted driving as they have in recent years, said Sgt.
Flood Waters Recede From Chatham-Kent
Overhead view of the Thames River flood in Chatham. (Courtesy of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent) By Matt Flood Flood waters have receded in Chatham-Kent but many residents are left with thousands of dollars in damages. Water from the Thames River
Looking for Alaska by John Green
5 stars Miles likes last words and great perhapses. Growing up in Florida, Miles chases a great perhaps by attending Culver Creek boarding school in Alabama. ‘That’s why I’m going. So I don’t have to wait until
Looking for jobs at the WFCU Centre
Even with one of the lowest unemployment rates in Canada, there are still people in Windsor looking for work. According to the most recent numbers, Windsor has an unemployment rate of 4.6 per cent, the seventh lowest in Canada. The
Taylor Hall returns to Windsor for jersey retirement
By Cody Wall One of Windsor Spitfires’ all-time greats was in Windsor Feb. 25 to reflect on memories tied to his jersey retirement. The Windsor Spitfires honoured Taylor Hall, 26, by raising his jersey to the rafters, making him
Voucher for Feral Felines
By Joyce St. Antoine Windsorites will be able to apply to have feral felines spayed and neutered at no charge starting March 7. Since 2012, the free voucher program has been offered to low income families who may apply by
Windsor introduces a subscription box for produce
By Cassidy McNea Windsorites will now have the opportunity for fresh produce to be delivered to their door. WE Box, a local food share program through Border City Urban Farms, works with farmers and producers in the area to source
Coyotes causing fear in Essex County
Photos and video footage of coyotes in Essex County have been widely shared on social media recently, but experts say there’s nothing to fear. “They are all over. Lasalle has some, Tecumseh area has some, personally I’ve seen them right
Warm-hearted participants getting ready to brave the Coldest Night of the Year
By Laurie Harrison Many Canadians opt to stay inside when the weather is cold, but not all Canadians are that lucky. According to homelesshub.ca, 35,000 Canadians were homeless on a given night in 2016 and at least 235,000 experience homelessness
Windsor Symphony Orchestra reveals upcoming schedule
The music of Mozart, Harry Potter and West Side Story will be showcased during the Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s 2018-2019 season. The WSO has released its concert schedule for the upcoming year. West Side Story In Concert will kick things off on
Chinese Annual Gala in Windsor
Last Saturday was the beginning of the Chinese dog year, according to the lunar calendar. The Chinese Association of Greater Windsor hosted its annual Chinese New Year Gala at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts. Guests were not
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