Windsor police officer Pam Mizuno made history this year when she became the first female police chief in the force’s 152 year history. The mother of two thought she was attending a casual presentation at her daughters’ elementary school on Oct. 4
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
Windsor’s city council will make a decision tonight on whether to repair or replace the Peace Fountain. The fountain is also known as the Charles Brooks Memorial Fountain and first opened on Sept. 3, 1978, and cost $562,000 to build.
Students were offered a chance to network and learn from experts in their field when the St. Clair College Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week with a lunch and learn session. Students were welcome to watch four local
Adopting a rescue pet can be difficult, especially one the previous owners neglected. The work can be hard, but the results are rewarding. The Windsor and Essex County Humane Society is currently a home for around 500 animals. Out
Civics class in high school helps students learn about Canadian government and elections. Civics is taught in Grade 10 in Ontario and is part of the Canadian and World Studies curriculum which is mandated by the Ministry of Education.
Police responded to a report of multiple shots fired on the 1700 block of Curry Avenue on Fri. Nov, 22 around 7 p.m. Officers arrived to find an unoccupied vehicle was damaged and bullet casings were found on the ground.
The Windsor Police Service Major Crimes Branch is investigating a violent home invasion. Police say the invasion occurred Nov. 21, at approximately 3:15 p.m. in the 1500 block of Francois Road. They responded for a report of a break and
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on Howard Avenue Sunday night. The collision happened on Howard Avenue near Logan Avenue around 7:00 p.m. Nov. 24. A tweet posted by Windsor police says the injured man was
The Chimczuk Museum was a mecca for holiday shoppers last Sunday. About 20 local artists participated in an art sale and much of their handmade artwork was created from locally sourced items. Artist Nancy Anger says this is an important
The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario honoured acts of peace at a breakfast event Wednesday morning. They awarded a Peace Medal to recognize individuals, groups and youth who have demonstrated a commitment to building peace within their community or communities elsewhere
Windsor police are looking for a suspect who fled on foot after a stabbing. On Nov. 17, police received a report of a stabbing on Ouellette Avenue. An adult male victim said he had been stabbed and robbed. The suspect
11 recent overdoses, including five from opioid use, has caught the attention of the Windsor Essex County Health Unit. The health unit collects data on opioid overdoses from hospital emergency departments. This data is reported by the Ministry of Health
Although Christmas is still a month away, there are several Christmas events in Windsor. Hundreds of runners dressed up as Santa Claus took to the streets of Amherstburg Saturday, to raise funds for the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. The Super
The Kids First Food Bank is a shining example of how much change can happen in one year when the community works together. The Windsor Homes Coalition, which operates the Kids First Food Bank located at 900 Howard Ave. was
A motor vehicle crashed into Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken, located in the 1700 block of University Avenue West, on Nov. 11. According to Windsor Police, a silver Jeep Liberty hit a light pole and the front of a restaurant. No
Windsorites are fighting back against Parkinson’s in an unexpected way — boxing. Rock Steady Boxing is a program hosted by Empire Muscle, a local gym located at 295 Crawford Ave. in Windsor. The program started at the end of September
A local cafe is giving young adults in Windsor with developmental differences a chance to work and meet the community. Capaz Cafe opened at 1501 Howard Ave. to serve coffee, candies and baked goods to the Windsor community. “Come in
As the snow begins to fly and stores begin to set up for Christmas, local junior hockey teams are going over their shopping lists in an effort to improve their teams. The LaSalle Vipers sit fourth place in the Greater
Locals are stressing the importance of getting a flu shot every year. Elizabeth Zangari, 32, is a mother of two and said the shot is important to her family. “I get it to help protect myself and my family from
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