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The Mark of Excellence

“I bring leadership,” he says when asked about the tools he brings to the Spitfires. “The players know I’ve been...

Autumn Kings

From playing Guitar Hero in their basement to rocking the Strawberry Fest and now touring across North America, the...

Striking a Cord

The recent gold medal win at MusicFest Canada proves that St. Anne Catholic High School isn’t just shaping brilliant...

Global Learning

Windsor Nursing Students Bring Care, Compassion and Lessons Home from Tanzania Story by Paula JustPhotography by Kelsey...

Mufflers into Masterpeices

Anyone who has met Peter Solly has no doubt he will leave his unique mark on the world.

Belinda Borrelli

At just 25 years old, Belinda Borrelli heard words that would change her life forever: “You have cancer.”

The New Frontier

When pressed, the University of Windsor’s new Chancellor—Dwight Duncan—sums up his professional experiences with...

Slipping Away

There’s something hauntingly minimalistic about Robbie Agnew’s music. His tracks combine the lyrical beauty of Ed...

From the Street to the Screen

Seated in a Windsor Police cruiser one Sunday morning, completing paperwork, police constable Joel Lacoursiere thought...

The Phone Number You Need To Know

At her wits’ end, Carol ran a search online: “I need help, I have someone in severe pain.”

Craig Forget

The Geometric Tree is, like all great art, immediately arresting. And not easy to describe. An oak tree emerges from...

Russell Woods Retreat

Among the many smart homes being built in Essex County today, one residence in Russell Woods has proved to possess...

Doing Our Part

An Essex County Facebook group, dedicated to the preservation of monarch butterflies, has found an easy, enjoyable way...

Delaney Beaudoin

There’s a word to describe people like Delaney Beaudoin. And the word—pun very much intended—is animated.

Behind the Curtain

Dave Merheje: I Love You Habibi is streaming now on Crave.

Charlotte’s Shadow Shines a Light

It’s an ageless story: a child and their dog. This has been the central element for countless adventures. Charlotte’s...

Holiday Dreams

Las Vegas-based Q Productions is proud to return to the Colosseum with Holiday Dreams, the extremely popular, well...

A Dream Come True

When talking to National Hockey League (NHL) referee Mitch Dunning, one thing becomes apparent: That he’s spent most of...

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...

A Selfless Act

Of all the special occasions Jordan Guenette and Derek Bacvar spend together, they both agree that right up there is...

Living the Dream

Everyone has their own vision of what “living the dream” entails, but many of us can agree one that ranks among the top...

An Aura of Romance

“There’s maybe 150 assorted vessels supplemented by saltwater ships that sail down the seaway."

A Perfect Storm

Born and raised in Leamington, Samantha Sabelli Ion was an enthusiastic reader with a preference for heart-and-soul...

The Story of Kobra Safi

Kobra Safi’s father strongly believed in education for his six daughters. Illiterate himself, Kobra’s dedicated dad did...

Fast Greens

An anonymous author once wrote that: “Golf can best be defined as an endless series of tragedies obscured by the...

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.”

Making A Home A Castle

The entire project took approximately two and a half months to install. Upwards of twenty professionals were brought in...

DERKZ

Painting Beyond The Canvas Story by Michael Seguin For some artists, a canvas can be claustrophobic. David Derkatz is a...

Waterfront Retreat

Light breezy tones inside and out mark this new Lighthouse Cove home, designed by Windsor architect Philip Fernandes...

The Ambassador Bridge

She’s a grand ole’ dame who stands in aquatic glory and a beacon to mariners and landlubbers for almost a hundred years.

New Face on Campus

One thing becomes clear moments into a conversation with the University of Windsor’s new President and Vice-Chancellor: Dr. John-Justin (J.J.) McMurtry has his priorities straight, he has been in Windsor a month and is...

Emblazoned in Memory

The Edmund Fitzgerald disaster is a story that was launched into legend so quickly after the actual event that its place in time seems distorted.

Land of the Rising Sun

apan wasn’t originally on the Seney’s list of places to travel to. It was a feeling that came up all of a sudden and they knew they had to go—and are so thankful that they did.

The Tea Party

Formed in 1990, The Tea Party has a sound that is wholly their own. Combining both industrial rock and Middle Eastern influences, they once described their music as “Moroccan-roll.”

Identifying Prostate Cancer

Our community was shocked to discover that Mayor Drew Dilkens was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Buzzworthy Book

What happens when you mix humour, Haunted Zoo characters and a message of kindness?

Imparting Dignity In Care

The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County holds space for people not just in practice, but in memories. It is a collection of people that work together to create a place where every moment matters.

Something In The Water

From fundraisers to food drives to Hospice to helping children, families and the less fortunate, Essex County people possess a proven, consistent capacity to happily share their time, talent and treasure with neighbours...