Learning to curl at Roseland
The Roseland Golf & Curling Club is offering free “Learn to Curl” clinics to the public. These will take place every third Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. during the October through March curling season. “It’s an easy
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Special Family Event at Art Gallery
Selected Windsor-Essex artists are hosting art-making workshops every Sunday at the Art Gallery of Windsor. This month, the gallery has featured an indigenous artist, Kathryn Pasquach, who makes jewelery and moccasins as an expression of the traditional culture. “I usually
Teach a man to cook
A Windsor man is trying to combat unemployment in the best way he knows how: cooking. Roger Fordham, 60, has been working in the culinary industry since the age of 10. From family restaurants to his own cooking ventures, Fordham
Report cards withheld for public board
Ongoing negotiations between the Ministry of Education and elementary teachers are having an impact on some aspects of education, with the Greater Essex County District School Board’s decision not to issue first term report cards As part of their work
How Windsorites can prepare for the Coronavirus
With Ontario investigating its first three cases of the novel coronavirus outbreak, this may raise concern for residents of Windsor and health officials in the city are keeping residents informed. “A coronavirus is a group of viruses that are
Gaymes Night
Technology makes current times easier, but making hard conversations easy helps too. “Gaymes Night is all about a group of people coming together, playing board games, which is very unifying,” said Rachel Stiller, 19 an SRC representative. What was still
Driver crashes on bank of Little River, faces impaired driving charges
A 20-year old Windsor male is facing charges of impaired driving after losing control of his car and crashing on the opposite bank of Little River. On Jan. 25, not long after patrol officers observed the vehicle in question barrelling
One injured in Highway 3 collision
The driver of a passenger vehicle was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries from a collision with a tractor trailer on Thursday. The collision occurred around 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 3 and County Road 27. The stretch
Lack of young readers a rising concern
Some parents and librarians are concerned about young people not reading enough. According to a report by Statistics Canada, 25 per cent of Canadian households do not own a single book. Avia Prescott, 20, is a St. Clair College marketing
The use of salt in Windsor
The use of salt for melting ice and snow on roads, highways and sidewalks keeps people safe but is also damaging the environment. Essex County is responsible for maintaining about 1,500 kilometres of roads. The county maintains 18 salt/plow
Customers react to Ikea closing their pick-up point stores in Ontario
Customers at Ikea are disappointed as one of the world’s leading furniture retail stores closes its pick-up and order point stores across Ontario. Five years after opening them, the Swedish retail store announced the closing of its remaining five
Young teens and plastic surgery
Your daughter, son, niece or nephew may consider undergoing plastic surgery to enhance their appearance because of social media platforms. As social media continues to attract new and younger audiences. The conversation is becoming more serious as teenagers and young adults question their appearance because of
Ontario-wide Catholic school strike
Students who are a part of the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board get a day off today as the conflict continues between the teachers and the government. This one-day walkout is another sign of the issues the teachers’ unions have
Popular restaurant closes after 10 years in downtown Windsor
A popular Windsor restaurant announced on Sunday they will be closing at the end of January. Josh Fraser, owner of Rino’s Kitchen and Ale House, posted on Facebook this is the last week the restaurant will be open for regular
Windsor Express hope for railway to Windsor Arena
An artist rendition of the Windsor Express’ building proposal of the Windsor Arena. The Barn, a historic Windsor landmark could soon be given new life. The Windsor Express unveiled their plans to move into the 95 year old Windsor Arena
Poet Laureate of Ontario
The Ontario Government passed a bill yesterday creating the role of Poet Laureate of Ontario in memory of the late Gord Downie. Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Percy Hatfield initially proposed the bill in memory of the Tragically Hip frontman. “I just thought
Competition fierce at Windsor LEGO robotics event
Last weekend St.Clair College was a mecca for young teens at the Windsor Essex First LEGO robotics competition. About 1,000 elementary children participated. First Robotics organized this event, inspiring students to learn in the fields of science, engineering and technology.
Grassroots group wants Queens Park to move forward with mega hospital
A grassroots group in Windsor Essex, 42 Forward, has written the Ontario Minister of Health and Long Term Care to expedite the funding for the planned mega hospital on County Road 42. Since recent appeals to the local planning tribunal
Foul play ruled out in Windsor death investigation
Police are still investigating after finding a dead body at a Windsor home, but police have ruled out foul play. Police officers responded to the reports of a deceased person, early morning on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the 900 block
One arrested after masked fight
Police have made an arrest and laid several charges after they received reports of a fight last weekend. Police were called to the 400 block of Crawford Avenue and apprehended a suspect dressed in a mask and dark clothing. An
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