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Downtown BIA to launch night market pilot project in October
With the continued success of the Downtown Windsor Farmer’s Market, the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (DWBIA) is commencing a pilot project, the Night Market, which will begin on Oct. 8. Executive Director of the DWBIA, Debi Croucher, said they
Transit Windsor brings National Poetry Month on wheels
Transit Windsor riders will soon be able to enjoy the works of local poets as they ride the bus, the City of Windsor says in a press release. April is known as National Poetry Month. Windsor’s Poet Laureate Emeritus Marty
Business booms in Ford City
Entrepreneurs have been setting up shop in the Ford City Business District during the pandemic. Since the pandemic began, more than a half dozen businesses have opened their doors in the area of Drouillard Road. These businesses vary from retail stores
St. Clair educator may win at film festival
A documentary produced by a St. Clair College educator may win big. Irene Moore Davis is the manager of continuing education at St. Clair College. She is also an executive producer of The North Was Our Canaan, a documentary chronicling
April 14 – Not just another day
Today is a beautiful spring day but the forecast is calling for showers this week. While we are enjoying today, one could or should remember that April 14 is a rather famous, or maybe infamous, day that includes many historical
Music Review: Reputation by Taylor Swift
“Are you ready for it?” Those are the lyrics from the intro song Ready For It? on Taylor Swift’s sixth album Reputation which was released on Nov 14, 2017. This album comes after a turbulent time in the Look What You Made Me Do singer’s life. Following
Lego builds sales during pandemic
With families stuck at home due to COVID-19 restrictions, Danish toy company Lego has seen a rise in sales. According to a Lego press release, consumer sales grew 14 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019. Lego Group CEO, Niels B. Christiansen said that part
Music Review: Royal Blood tears up Reading + Leeds
English rock duo Royal Blood cruise through their best tracks off 2014’s self-titled debut album Royal Blood and their 2017 follow-up How Did We Get So Dark? The track list consisted of songs from the previously mentioned albums, with Hook, Line & Sinker, Come on Over, You
Making local park national draws mixed opinions
The idea of nationalizing Ojibway Park draws mixed feelings from visitors and environmentalists. Visitor Sarah Woolson said variety is what draws her to Ojibway Park. “Compared to the other parks around here, it definitely has the most diversity and the animals here are definitely more comfortable with people,”
High school graduates want to celebrate school’s end
While the pandemic has made celebrating the last year in the high school low priority, some graduates are hoping for alternative ways to celebrate. Many students have been thinking of prom since elementary school, but the coronavirus pandemic impacted their dreams. Judy Ali, a Grade 12 student
The rise of social media activism
Activists have increased social media use while furthering their causes. Due to COVID-19 precautions, activists have had a harder time organizing in-person protests, rallies and sit-ins. As a result, many of them have turned towards platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and TikTok to share information in new ways.
Students showcase their talent at the Ford Capstone competition
Students have the chance to show their talent to future bosses. Ford has partnered with St. Clair College to give students the chance to show future employers their capabilities. The event is designed to showcase students from all
Transit Windsor may change bus route
Transit Windsor may change the route of Transway 1C over the next month. The proposed route change would remove the Transway 1C from the Rivard Avenue, Rose Street and Roseville Garden Drive areas it covers
Windsorites read more during quarantine.
The book-reading rates of Winsdorites have increased during quarantine. According to an Ipsos survey commissioned by Indigo Books & Music Inc., Canadian adult readers report that they spend an average of six hours per week reading at least one book.
Windsor neighbourhood full of vacant buildings
South Walkerville residents are facing an endless stretch of vacant buildings. Numerous buildings lining Tecumseh Road East in the South Walkerville area of Windsor leave residents disappointed. The city of Windsor has 221 vacant buildings, according to the Facebook group Windsor’s Vacant Buildings. Some of those sit on
Cancelled sports leave young people struggling
With youth sports cancelled due to COVID-19, young people are experiencing a variety of challenges. Market research company Ipsos found 74 per cent of children were feeling lonely due to cancelled youth sports, and 72 per cent of parents also reported
Windsor Feminist Theatre presents: Letters to Grace
Windsor Feminist Theatre is setting the stage for a new play later this month. On March 24, the play Letters to Grace is set to open at the Water’s Edge Event Centre at 2879 Riverside Dr. E. It is an
College’s library goes digital
Reading is good for your brain, but when you can’t get together with friends and discuss that favourite character’s death, you are left unsatisfied. You are also left to fend for yourself when it comes to studying. Due to COVID-19, the St.
Local business’s roll into ‘red control’ zone
Small business owners are grateful despite the rocky financial year caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Lockdown was lifted for most of the province this week besides four regions in the greater Toronto area. Windsor-Essex county made it into the “
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