Art prescriptions
By Joyce St. Antoine Doctors are prescribing a trip to the museum as a way to counter chronic illnesses. Described as a first in Canada, Montreal will have a year-long program issuing up to 50 prescriptions to patients, grant free
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Border City Brawlers at the Rock Bottom Bar and Grill
By Kenneth Pastushyn Windsor’s roller derby team is looking for new recruits. The Border City Brawlers women’s roller derby team were at the Rock Bottom Bar and Grill on Oct. 19, hoping to recruit more players. Women who were new
The Festival of Light is bringing diversity this year
Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, will be welcoming the diverse community of Windsor this year including Jains, Sikhs, Muslims, Buddhists and Christians on Nov. 24. The festival commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over evil King Ravana more than
Is rbST just a really big scary term?
By Ryan Percy Canadians are being told to relax and have a glass of milk, whether it comes from Canada or the United States. The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement is expected to give the United States access to up to 3.6
Touring by foot
By Miranda Monahan Windsorites and visitors can tour the city on foot, through the walking tours Windsor has to offer. Windsor has three walking tours, including the Walkerville Heritage Walking Tour, the Sandwich Heritage Walking Tour and tours of the
Municipal election 2018 results
ELECTION RESULTS 2018 Stay tuned for the results of the 2018 municipal election in Windsor and surrounding areas. CITY OF WINDSOR (all polls reporting) Mayor: Drew Dilkens, re-elected with 31,201 votes Ward 1: Fred Francis, re-elected with 3507 votes Ward 2:
School board elections 2018
ELECTION RESULTS 2018 With all polls reporting, the school board trustees elected in Windsor-Essex are: GREATER ESSEX COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Wards 1, 2, 9: Jessica Sartori, Linda Qin Wards 3, 4, 10: Sarah Cipkar, Alan Halberstadt Wards 5, 6,
Windsor residents head to polls on election day: ‘It’s democracy’
By Mohammed Makki, Cindy Zhang, Shubham Shubham, Oliver Zhao, Yasmina El asfar A steady stream of residents voted at a downtown Windsor polling station Monday afternoon. “If you don’t vote you can’t complain,” said Gerald Dusa. “It’s a privilege to vote.” Dusa was one
Downtown fire sends one to hospital
By Alyssa Leonard A fire in downtown Windsor sent one person to hospital with burns late Saturday afternoon. The fire broke out after an explosion took place at 533 Church St. Fire officials announced Monday morning that the cause of
Canada Post union kicks off rotating strike
By Alyssa Leonard Windsor is one of the first four cities to be hit by the Canada Post rotating strike. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers strike started this morning at 12:01 a.m. after almost a year of bargaining. The
CMHA battles water after storm
By Barry Hazelhurst The Canadian Mental Health Association is cleaning up after the “worst flood” it has ever experienced. Water flowed under the doorways at the rear of the agency in the 1400 block of Windsor Avenue during the torrential
St. Clair College provides recreational activities for international students
By Pranav Patel International students are taking part in various sports, especially one of the most popular for them – cricket. Ravi Patel, 23, played on the St. Clair College cricket team as an all-rounder. He said he is
Sick Kids hoping to change Ontario’s euthanasia policy
By Ashley Gholampoor Toronto’s Hospital of Sick Kids is drafting a policy to permit children under the age of 18 to have the decision to euthanize themselves. The Sick Kids’ group said the hospital has doctors who are more than
Scouting out a new home
By Ryan Percy After 60 years the Scouts in Windsor and Essex County have to find a new home. On Saturday, Oct. 13 the cash register at the Scout Shop on Marentette Avenue took its last sale. The Scouts moved
Flu shots: are they really important?
By Suraj Sasi Experts emphasize the importance of the seasonal vaccine, but some people do not feel the need to get them. Stacy Manzerolle, program manager at Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, said Influenza can affect anyone and spread quickly and
Downtown still waiting for police foot-patrols during high-risk times
Staff of downtown bars are still concerned despite Windsor police saying foot patrols would be increased. Windsor’s Chief of Police Al Frederick and Mayor Drew Dilkens have offered some solutions to the increased crime in the downtown area in light
Inaugural Hummus Festival a celebration of diversity
By Yasmina Elasfar The first Hummus festival in Windsor and Essex County brought three religions together in celebration. ”It’s an amazing festival. The girls have been excited all morning to come, and the music is wonderful, and to see many
Windsor riders raise money in battle against Diabetes
By Keerthana Veerapandian Dozens of generous cyclists rode stationary bikes in Windsor recently to raise money in the battle against Diabetes. They joined more than 600 people across the country in the Revolution Ride to Defeat Diabetes sponsored by Sun Life Financial
Riverside Miracle Diamond facility underway
By Zander Kelly Work is underway at the Farrow Riverside Miracle Park. The former home of Riverside Arena will feature two fully accessible baseball diamonds, a playground, washrooms and a track, with “work-out stations” such as balancing beams and leg squatting
Some effort means the world to others
By Abdul Alhusami A Windsor singer is volunteering her time and skills to support a baby with Apert Syndrome. Apert Syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes abnormal growth of the head, face, hands and feet. During pregnancy, the
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