Hockey shutout by COVID-19
“Now the final flick, of a hockey stick and the one gigantic scream. ‘The puck is in!’ The home team wins! The good ol’ hockey song.” Stompin’ Tom Connors’ lyrics and love for the game could not have envisioned
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Posts From Garrett Fodor
Wineology fire leads to arrest
An arrest has been made following a fire at Wineology in Tecumseh. The fire broke out March 2 around 5:30 a.m. and the Ontario Fire Marshall later determined the fire was intentionally set and damages were estimated at $50,000. A
University of Windsor going smoke free
The University of Windsor is joining a list of 65 other colleges and universities in Canada to become 100 per cent smoke free. Currently, the campus offers select smoking locations for cannabis, vaping and tobacco. But the locations will be
Canadiens legend dies at 84
Eleven-time Stanley Cup champion and Montreal Canadiens alumni Henri Richard died Friday at the age of 84. Nicknamed ‘The Pocket Rocket,’ Richard is considered one of the best players of all time. He spent his entire 20 year career playing
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
Women to star in NHL’s All-Star weekend
The 2020 edition of the NHL All-Star competition has a new feature. After receiving resounding applause and recognition from hockey pundits in 2017 when switching to a three-on-three All-Star game format, the NHL is adding a women’s three-on-three game to
Spitfires flying above opponents in Week 11
The Windsor Spitfires are continuing to rise up the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) standings after a hot start. As of Nov. 29, the Spitfires sit atop the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Western Conference standings. Having played 21 games this season,
No oversized items on school buses
Students relying on public school transportation might have to find a new way to transport oversized items. If it does not fit into a backpack then elementary and secondary students will not be allowed to bring it on board-provided transportation.
Windsor man charged with manslaughter
A Windsor man could be facing 25 years to life in prison after a jury convicted him Thursday of manslaughter. Dia Eddin Hanan was on trial following the death of Aleksji Guzhavin and the attempted murder and shooting of Gregory
Replica ship honours Woodslee, Essex veteran
Essex County residents are paying tribute to those who served to protect their land and freedoms. Debuted around Remembrance Day was a recently purchased, scale replica of the HMS Victory. The HMS Victory was launched by the British Government in
Young Vipers team sticking local
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
‘The only thing I knew I had to do was fight’: Coach teaches kids to take a different approach
While needing to throw a few punches growing up black in Kentucky, one basketball coach is encouraging youth to find another way and changing how they approach life. Dwane Casey, the former University of Kentucky basketball standout, said the growing up
Students picking up more than grades with environmental efforts
Students are coming together and pitching in to beautify their community and preserve the planet. After walking out of classes to support the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 27, students from St. Clair College and the University of Windsor are
The show must go on: Billy Ray to perform without Lil Nas X
Fans hoping to see international recording artist and country-rapper Lil Nas X in Windsor will have to wait. Known for his hit song ‘Old Town Road,’ Lil Nas X was set to perform alongside Billy Ray Cyrus at the Colosseum
Windsor man faces child porngraphy charges
A 61-year-old Windsor man is facing charges following a three-month long investigation. Windsor Police Service arrested a man Tuesday following an investigation conducted by the Internet Child Exploitation unit, which started in July. The 61-year-old is facing two counts of
More nightly closures for Detroit-Windsor Tunnel
Residents looking to cross the border may have to change their routes on a few nights. The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will be closed on four upcoming Thursdays, as the tunnel is winding down on their $22-million renovation project. The closures will
Spitfires lose at home against 67’s
After losing 6-3 in their last outing Sept. 28, the Windsor Spitfires were back home hoping to get back into the win column this week. Thursday night the Spitfires were on home ice against the top-ranked Ottawa 67’s. The Spitfires
Digital athletics comes to St. Clair
By Ryan Blevins St. Clair College is bringing Canada’s first varsity eSports team to Windsor next fall. In an unprecedented move, the St. Clair College Student Athletic Association has announced the addition of their 15th varsity
Scoring an advantage
By Garrett Fodor Canada’s women’s national hockey team is hoping practicing against men will prepare them for their upcoming tournament. Before the team travels to Plymouth for the 2017 edition of the IIHF Women’s World Championship,
Lancers overcoming odds
By Garrett Fodor The University of Windsor men’s hockey team is proving the benefits of staying the course. The Windsor Lancers were eliminated last season in the first round of the OUA playoffs after having a mediocre .500 season.
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