Adopted cat provides solace
Yip Siu Lan sits in a sun lounger in front of her door. The weekend in Windsor has been warm in recent weeks. A black and white cat under her foot naps peacefully, the black fur seemingly inlaid in the
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Funding and research solves problems of brain injuries
A little funding and research can go a long way to preventing brain injuries and helping those living with them. Anna Jurak, executive director of the Brain Injury Association of Windsor-Essex County, said certain aspects of brain injuries can pose
Windsor’s drinking water receives perfect rating from Ontario Environment Ministry
The Windsor Utilities Commission (WUC) announced that the city’s drinking water system had received the best rating available from Ontario’s Environment Ministry this Wednesday. According to media release, the WUC and ENWIN were evaluated for compliance with regulated water
Doctors are real people too
The Ontario Medical Association is urging people to see doctors as humans with their new advertisement campaign. The Doctors, we lead you to better health campaign was launched on Jan. 27, 2020 by OMA to demonstrate the value of
New hospice program brings community together
A new program introduced by the Windsor’s Hospice brings together art, fitness, social interaction, and most importantly members of the community. The social prescription program was started by social worker Micheal Bennett and his intern at the time, Tamerra Paterson.
Black History Month roundup
Windsor-Essex has been celebrating Black History by hosting events around the city to praise these achievements of prominent black figures and give a voice to future leaders. Black History Month is an annual celebration of black figures both past and
Coronavirus concerns cause canceled trips
The coronavirus crisis is causing travelers to put a hold on their trips. The effects of coronavirus are spreading past medical issues and affecting travel plans creating a whole new issue for travelers. The quick wide spread of the deadly
ProsperUS initiative looking to end childhood poverty in Windsor
Windsor-West has one of the highest child poverty rates in the country, 32 per cent according to an analysis by anti-poverty advocacy group Campaign 2000. A local youth-focused collective project is looking to tackle the issue. According to the analysis
Increased Sunday bus service is a positive for mall workers
Kayla Rucha is just trying to get by. She works two jobs and more than 40 hours a week to help pay her bills. She’s constantly working long workdays and picking up extra hours of work. To make things more
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
Shelter for women and families
The director of a shelter for families wants to expand and is looking for financial help. Over 400 young people under the age of 15, 275 single women and nearly 300 families were served at the Shelter for Women
#MenToo movement
#MenToo is a growing trend on social media where men are starting to speak out about being sexually assaulted early in life, according to CBC news. The movement is taking off in Ontario according to a CBC article and
Cricket night in Canada
Not every St. Clair College student from India watches the Punjabi edition of Hockey Night in Canada. Some SCC students prefer to spend their Saturday nights inside the college’s classic gym participating in a 12-team intramural cricket league. These
New Season of Capitol Theatre
The music director of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra has launched the schedule for the 2020 season and announced free shows for people who cannot afford tickets. The musicians will travel around the community and play more than 100 concerts a
Students, faculty show solidarity for Wet’suwet’en with walkout
University of Windsor Faculty of Law student, co-president of Windsor Law’s Shkawbewisag Student Law Society and walkout organizer, Valeria Kuri, attended wearing red face paint and a red dress earring as symbols of the Inquiry into Missing and Murdered
Nothing trumps safety
Walking alone in Windsor can be dangerous, but there are many ways to stay safe if you are on your own. Faith Paquette said as a young person she feels that her safety is extremely important. “I do not
Bringing home the JUNO
Local teen and her band have just been nominated for a JUNO award. Windsor has been the source of many awards but now may have another one to add to the list. Windsor teen Krisalyn Bell has just received a
Flowers, chocolates and financial consequences
Lovers of all ages may be indulging more than usual on this romantic day, but they do not have to spend much to demonstrate their love for someone. Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day. This day has been celebrated for over
Recognition of Black history rising
Local historians and groups working to promote Black history say their efforts are paying off. Windsor-Essex County is part of a growing interest in the subject across North America. Harriet Tubman’s birthplace, located in Dorchester County, Md., drew 100,000 visitors
Are teenagers putting their lives in risk?
A new report from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health indicates that the use of steroids among teenagers is growing every year. According to CAMH, steroid use among teenagers had increased from 0.6 to 1.2 per cent between 2004
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