October 3, 2008 - The Wellness Expo is an event which promotes awareness and hosts various information booths, exhibits and presentations on health, wellness, community services, and recreation programs available to the residents of Lakeshore, Essex, and our surrounding areas.
Please call Edyta at 728-1435 for details on being an exhibitor.
The city agreed Monday to spend $100,000 out of its reserve funds for a special Windsor Star magazine to promote this region’s attractions and economic opportunities nationwide and in parts of the U.S., after Mayor Eddie Francis broke a deadlocked 4-4 council vote.
Despite the concern of several councillors about spending a large sum on a [...]
University of Windsor Lancers head football coach Mike Morencie returned to the sidelines Saturday and his team got back in the win column with one of the biggest upsets in school history.
The Lancers claimed their first win ever over the fifth-ranked University of Ottawa Gee-Gees with a nail biting 40-38 victory at Alumni Field at [...]
Windsor-Essex home prices and sales are down from a year ago, making it one of the most affordable housing markets in Canada but offering little comfort to those forced by job losses to sell and move.
“The thing is we’ve had a lot of houses on the market,” said Mark Imeson, president-elect of the Windsor Essex [...]
The Windsor Spitfires referred to Mickey Renaud as their captain now and forever.
Both the team and City of Windsor made sure Thursday that Renaud’s memory will live on in many ways.
The club retired Renaud’s No. 18 in a pre-game ceremony with a 10-foot banner with a photo of Renaud more than four-feet high looking down [...]
Frank Abbruzzese, President announced AlphaKOR Group has purchased 1670 Mercer St. in Windsor and moving in October 6th, 2008. “This state of the art facility is three times larger than the current location and will accommodate our continued growth experienced over the last thirteen years.
Transit Windsor will provide service to the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon on Sunday, October 19, 2008.
Buses depart to Ford Field from the Windsor International Transit Terminal at 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. to bring participants to as close as possible to the starting line based on street closures. Return trips will depart at 11:00 [...]
For Windsor police constables Michael Gallant and Philip Kolody, saving the lives of four people sleeping in a burning home was all in a day’s work.
The officers were recognized by the Windsor Police Services Board Tuesday for their actions in rousing four members of the McMullin family as their home burned on June 17, 2008.
“It’s [...]
The Windsor & District Chapter of The Kidney Foundation of Canada is hosting their 7th Annual Give the Gift of Life Walk on Saturday, September 27 at Riverside Sportsmen Club. Join us for a 5K walk and help us celebrate the gift of organ donation and raise money to support The Kidney Foundation’s mission. A [...]
All classes scheduled Monday at the University of Windsor have been cancelled as the faculty strike enters its sixth day.
Windsor University Faculty Association members walked off the job Wednesday for the first time in 26 years. WUFA represents about 1,045 members, including professors and librarians. The strike impacts the university’s 16,000 students. In a message [...]
Saturday, September 27th there will be free health screenings for kids! Event is from 11am-3pm at the corner of Howard Ave. and Tecumseh Rd. East.
Free screenings for: vision, dental, chiropractic, speech & language, growth & development, PLUS Health Education Displays. There will be free activities and free bar-b-q for kids!
On Thursday, September 18 Jeff Burgess, Supervisor, Parks and Facilities and Karina Richters, Public Works Environmental Coordinator will outline techniques for maintaining a green lawn without the use of pesticides. The free workshop begins at 7 pm.
The workshop will be held at Gino Marcus Community Complex, 1168 Drouillard Rd. It will also focus on the [...]
September 20-21, 2008 - Watch the website for further details at www.childrensfest.ca. Hours are Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm. Call 519-253-6382 for more details.
September 19, 2008 - Join us for a memorable AIDS Walk for Life. Food will be provided after our walk. Pledge forms are available at the AIDS Committee of Windsor. Put your walk team together now!
Registration at 6:00 pm, Walk at 7:00 pm. Call 519-973-0222 for more info.
University of Windsor student Stefanie Reid set a Canadian record and earned the bronze medal in the women’s 200 metres at the Paralympic Games in Beijing. Reid ran the race in 28.85 seconds for her first career Paralympic medal.
“I’m glad I finished on a high note,” said Reid, who was disappointed with her earlier performance [...]
Tips for going green at home:
• Set your thermostat a degree or two lower in the cold months and higher in the warm months.
• Use compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs).
• Unplug appliances when they are not in use.
• Turn off the water when brushing teeth.
• Bring garbageless lunches to school or work.
• Use cold water [...]
The Ontario government is offering a new, annual grant to help full-time community college and university students pay for textbooks and computer costs. The Textbook and Technology Grant is available to full-time students attending a community college or university in Ontario.
In the 2008-09 academic year, the grant is $150. The annual grant will increase to [...]
This past weekend in Oshawa and Toronto the baseball team went 3-1 to maintain their 1st place lead over Durham Collge.St.Clair Saints 3 vs Durham Lords 2 St.Clair Saints 1 vs Durham Lords 7 St.Clair Saints 6 vs York Lions 0 St.Clair Saints 11 vs York Lions 0
Windsor Lancers football coach Mike Morencie was faced with a tough decision when he cut many players from last year’s squad.
But in order to give the new young crop of athletes in the system a chance to prove themselves on the Lancers this season, he had no choice.
More than 95 players took to the field [...]
September 9-11, 2008 - Leading Experts in Nutrition, Body Image and Self Esteem Come to Windsor. Join leading experts at the Windsor Hilton as they provide critical insights into the understanding of Nutrition, Body Image and Self Esteem at “The Global Dinner Table conference.”
Hosted by the Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA), this is a conference [...]
September 16, 2008 - The Canadian Mental Health Association is hosting a series of One Day Management Training Seminars. Complex Issues Clear Solutions is a one day workshop developed by Mental Health Works. It is an award winning workshop that teaches managers and supervisors to effectively support employees in the workplace that are experiencing a [...]
Frank Abbruzzese, President of AlphaKOR Group has been appointed Co-Chair of the Programs Committee for the Softech Alliance. The next Softech Alliance meeting is September 25th and all are welcome. e-mail frank@alphakor.com for more information.
OCTOBER 4, 2008 - ADOPTION BASICS INFO SEMINAR in WINDSOR; 10 am-3:30 pm This is a unique opportunity for anyone considering creating a family or adding to their family by adoption. Learn about Private Adoption, see you there!
Nails to last a season….tattooing has been taken to a whole new level. Introducing for the first time in Windsor. Have your fingernails and toenails tattooed! No chipping or flaking! Can last up to 10 weeks on toes and 8 weeks on fingers. Just grows out with the nail. Something small can be done at [...]
September 14, 2008 - Before Terry died, he knew that an annual event would be held to commemorate his Marathon of Hope. It would be called, appropriately, The Terry Fox Run. The first Terry Fox Run in 1981 attracted 300,000 participants across Canada and raised $3.5 million. To date, more than $400 million has been [...]
September 14, 2008 - An invitation for all Bike enthusiasts (motorcycles, scooters, etc.) to join in a ride through Windsor & Essex County. Water stops along the way. Lunch provided in St. Joachim at Pickles. Pasta dinner at The Ciociaro Club featuring entertainment by Nemesis. Buses available for non-riders.
Ride begins at N-W corner of Sears [...]
On September 13, 2008 the Kingsway Arms at Maisonville Court will be hosting their 3rd Annual Bowl For A Cure supporting the Childhood Cancer Foundation. We are currently looking for teams (4-6 bowlers) to come out and help us raise money for the 10,000 children and their families currently fighting cancer in Canada.
For more info [...]
September 12-14, 2008 - A 3-day Film, Art and Music fest featuring 18 films, 64 visual artists working in various mediums, and 80 music acts performing in various genres.
3-day pre-sale passes are available for $15 at Rogues Gallery Comics, Dr. Disc and Phog Lounge (all in Downtown Windsor), until Sept.5th.
The festival takes place at The [...]
September 12 - 14, 2008 - Olde Sandwich Towne is celebrating it’s 19th Annual Arts and Heritage Festival!
For Children: Parade, crafts, games, food, art and talent contests, spelling bee, finger printing, clown services, interactive art, magic show, heritage colouring book.
For Community: Sidewalk/garage sales, bake sales, vendors/exhibitors.
Entertainment: Live bands, Ecumenical service, live theatre, open mic, talent [...]
September 10, 2008 - Introductory Workshops for parents/professionals/caregivers/extended family of children with a suspicion or diagnosis of Autism. They are held the second Wednesday of the month. Please call to register — space is limited. All About Autism is provided by partnership between Autism Services Inc., Autism Ontario, Children First, John McGivney Children’s Centre, Windsor [...]
