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Lisa Williams Leaves The Timeless Wavelength

If not for a chance meeting, Lisa Williams’ thirty-eight-year career at AM800 may never have happened. 

Nour Hachem Fawaz: Building Dreams

Through Build a Dream – the non-profit that Nour Hachem Fawaz founded in 2014 — Nour utilizes her 13 years of...

Molly Ferdinand

“I come from two families: my father and mother’s families, both were very musical,” Molly says. “I played piano at age...

Rising Star

Chelsey Danfield’s life changed forever when her grandfather bought her a bedazzled jean skirt with a matching vest...

There Will Be Fish

There Will Be Fish originates from deep within the heart and mind of Peter Hrastovec.  

Rewilding Farmland

Denise and Andy were at a loss when looking for a lush, wooded lot in the Windsor-Essex area in the late 90s.

Orbiting Dreams

Jack Wawrow took his love of space to new heights.

Steve Bell

Among the first things people notice about Steve Bell, former sports director at AM 800, is that he has his priorities...

Chief Pam Mizuno

Windsor Police Services’ Deputy Chief Pam Mizuno knew something was up when she was invited to St. Catholic Elementary...

Bentley The Great Dane

For twenty years, the Therapy Dog program has brought joy and comfort to schools, libraries, hospitals, retirement...

Corona Virus Came To Town

Children’s author, Pam Stradeski’s latest book, Corona Virus Came to Town, has the deceptively simple title of a fable.

Adjusting The Sail

That quote is attributed to legendary bluegrass musician Ricky Skaggs. And whether he was aware of it or not, when he...

Mountain Mondays

When asked how she spends her free time, 61-year-old Dominion Golf Course employee Laurie Vickery doesn’t hesitate with...

The Tea Party

Thirty years ago, on June 29th, 1990 the Tea Party was born at The Coach and Horses in Windsor, Ontario.

Unsung Heroes

This year, the annual Lois A. Fairley Nurse of the Year Award was a little different. Instead of recognizing a single...

Feather Hat Guy Walks Off Into the Sunset

He walked the streets of Windsor like an Old Testament prophet. His iconic cowboy hat, festooned with feathers.

Theo Johnson

It’s almost impossible to believe that the nimble figure, number 84, in the college football highlight reel is six-foot...

Let Yourself Shine

Tera Gillen-Petrozzi’s Big Brother Canada audition tape sums it all up: “My name is Tera. I’m 37. I’m from LaSalle...

The History of Phog Lounge

Anything can happen at Phog Lounge—and usually does.

Look Who’s Cooking At Home

Long-time radio host Lynn Martin engages with a lot of people in their homes and businesses. In her own home, she loves...

A Year in Review

Windsor Life Revisits Some Very Interesting Stories From Years Past Story by Michael Seguin Well, that was...

For The Fallen

From 5 am on May 29th to 9 pm on May 30th, you might catch a glimpse of him. At first glance, he might not draw too...

Hiking Through Grif

“Never stop adventuring.” This was one of the last things that Kevin Moore’s mom said to him while he was living in New...

Probing Spirit

fatherhood, family, the nature of life and the role of faith in it.

FORE!

Over the years, golfers have tried just about everything to improve their games. Many have taken lessons. Others have...

The Soulshakers

‘The Soulshakers’….an energetic party band that grew out of brotherly love! The year was 1996. Brothers Tony and Carmen...

Taipei Is Top

Landing in Asia hits differently. Taipei delivers on multiple fronts. This trip began with a cold December night...

Turning a Dream into Reality

In 2019, a Riverside resident saw an empty riverfront lot and had a vision: her dream home. 

The Island of Slow Living

Madeira is a mellow island, John and Anita Liviero concluded about the Portuguese island after their 10-day trip this...

The Creepier End of Things

“I’ve been drawing my whole life,” Glen explains. “Ever since I was a little kid, this is what I’ve liked to do.”

Hidden Gem

If there is one museum in Essex County that represents this region’s history, it is the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village (CTMHV).

Music and Words

What I can say is this: It matters. Only it matters. I mean the written word.

Seeking Solace at the Top of the World

Nepal. November 2023. Two a.m. Windsor optometrist and photographer, Brian Blake, knew he was in trouble. He was 4,000 meters up in the Nepali Himalayas. His heart raced.

The Young Guns of Windsor

You can sometimes hear them from a distance. The rubber smoking against the pavement. The roar of the fans. The determined community that gathers around these talented young performers.

YVNG JRIP

Known as Jaxon Henderson in the streets of Chatham-Kent but as YVNG JRIP (Young Drip) in the music sheets, this 17-year-old rapper accidentally stumbled into his moment of fame when he was noticed by legendary hip-hop...

The Thousand Colours of The Morning

The Thousand Colours of the Morning, a Windsor-based feature-length film, examines the lives and relationships of three titans of 19th century classical music: Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms.

Ron Suchiu

If Ron Suchiu was a musician, he would be considered a rock star. A well established and accomplished painter, ironically Suchiu also has a unique connection with superstars from the entertainment business.