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Barndominium Living

The Word of the Day is “Barndominium,” a mash-up of “barn” and “condominium”.

100 Years of Animal Care

100 years of dedication to animal welfare in the region.

The Essence of Antarctica

It’s the land of iceberg graveyards and stone thieves.

Reimagined Music Education

The future of music education in Windsor-Essex remains bright thanks to educators who believe it should be accessible...

Eric Faraci

“For one of my projects, I painted an action scene of Luke Willson,” Eric says.

Past and Present

The Capitol Theatre Photography courtesy Walkerville Publishing On February 12, 1920, Marcus Loew of Loew’s Vaudeville...

Jeanine Watt

eanine Watt has an impressive resume. At 69, she’s a semi-retired lawyer and graduate student at the University of...

Look Who’s Cooking At Home

Sunday evenings carry a gentler rhythm with their tradition of “Steak Salad Sunday”.

More Than Meets The Eye

Windsor Life catches up with the pioneering ophthalmologist to learn more about the new Windsor Surgical Centre, the...

Croatia

“The best part about seeing the town from above is that once you go back down, you know where you’re going and what you...

The Blue Stones

Local musicians Tarek Jafar and Justin Tessier have been on a mission for over fifteen years now to create and perform...

Look Who’s Cooking at Home

Renaldo Agostino Shares His Nonna’s Sugo Recipe   Photography by John Liviero Councillor Renaldo Agostino came to...

Winter Wonderland

"I've always been working on machines, ever since I was a kid,” Adam states.

Challenges of Tomorrow

“A bed is not just a piece of furniture,” Brian explains. “A good night’s sleep is essential for a child’s development.

Past and Present

Ouellette Avenue between University Avenue and Chatham Kresge’s replaced by Royal Bank building: 1952 vs. 2019...

Breaking Barriers

Alaina Ha, a deaf Grade 8 student at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Elementary School in Stoney Point, has...

Refined Simplicity, Quiet Luxury

Welcome to this serene family abode. With its fusion of minimalist, modern and organic influences, it balances sleek...

Ultraviolet

The new alternative rock band is comprised of four distinct members, including Nico DiGiorgio, Nick Bondar, Dane...

A River Runs Between Us

many great ideas, the latest book by Walkerville Publishing began as something else. “In 2019, we held a photo exhibit...

People Helping People Find Recovery

At Brentwood Recovery Home in Windsor, a series titled Recovery Gave Me was developed to shine a light on the powerful...

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Noel Marentette

Chatham resident, Noel Marentette, has been a musician for sixty years. In recent years, he has taken to creating “upcycled environmentally friendly” musical instruments out of materials he finds while on walks.

Bigg Wiggle

Drummer Mike Cooper didn’t realize he wanted to form a band until he worked the bar at his family’s tavern one night, and heard a guy sing.

Global Learning

Windsor Nursing Students Bring Care, Compassion and Lessons Home from Tanzania Story by Paula JustPhotography by Kelsey Schumacher and Gabriela DiGesu What does it mean to care for others truly? For a group of nursing...

Through The Flames

You might remember the incident. On March 5th, 2023, a significant mechanical issue caused a vehicle to strike a building on Lesperance Road near Riverside Drive.

The Lares and Inca Trek

Go to Machu Picchu before you can no longer explore the ruins. If the magical Andean mountains and the authentic Peruvian culture weren’t enough to convince me, this statement was. 

It’s All About The Fun

Sometimes, great ideas sound crazy at first. The idea for a darts league for blind and partially sighted people came up during a conversation between Sharron Jarvis and Peter Best, both of whom are legally blind...

The Dream We Dream Together

The Art Gallery of Windsor board sought a bold leader with the vision to reimagine the gallery’s role in the lives of the people of Essex County. They found that leader in Jennifer Matotek.

Beautiful Chaos

It is an improbable journey leading from the front room of a family home in Surrey, England, circa 1977, to the stage of the Colosseum at Caesars Windsor July 3, 2025.

Taipei Is Top

Landing in Asia hits differently. Taipei delivers on multiple fronts. This trip began with a cold December night departure from Toronto Pearson, flying Eva Air across the Pacific and onward to Vietnam, before finally...

Backyard Oasis

What makes a house a home? Photos of loved ones along the walls? Trinkets from past vacations? A kitchen where you and your family can prepare meals together?