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Carnevale di Venezia

For his 50th birthday, John Liviero, owner of Sooter’s Photography, received the gift from his wife, Anita: a plane...

Molly Ferdinand

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

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.”

The Matchette House

The Matchette is a lot of things. A modern-day castle with a resort-like feel. A union of fire, water and stone. But...

Beautiful Chaos

It is an improbable journey leading from the front room of a family home in Surrey, England, circa 1977, to the stage...

The Generosity of Betty Nixon

Saint Thomas Aquinas once wrote that, “Charity brings life again to those who are spiritually dead.” If that is the...

The Essence of Antarctica

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

Transforming the Alleyway

Art has its beautiful way of inspiring us to stop, think, and reflect, and the murals down Butterfly Lane were created...

An Aura of Romance

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

Walk Off The Earth

Hoping to attract a little attention for their Burlington-based band, a blonde woman flanked by four dark-haired men...

What’s Past is Prologue

There is a phenomenon in the Town of Tecumseh that is reasonably new: rush hour. 

Modern Lake Retreat

Looking at a waterfront lot, the homeowners contacted an architect to see what could be built.

Waterfront Retreat

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

Family Bond

There are few things more powerful than the bond between family members. Well, other than a 496 Chevy Big Brock crate...

Look Who’s Cooking At Home

Cooking homemade pizza with Chris Lewis, MP -Essex

Less Is More

uncluttered spaces. This stunning new Windsor home ticks all the boxes. 

Craig Forget

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

Steel & Glass

From a distance, it shimmers. When you step into this stunning Lakeshore home, the first thing you notice is the scale.

A Meeting of Minds

The 2025 Ontario Bike Summit is coming to Windsor.

Something In The Water

From fundraisers to food drives to Hospice to helping children, families and the less fortunate, Essex County people...

Windsor Athletes on the World Stage 

Two Windsor Athletes did the city proud in the Pan American Games.

Minimalist Oasis

It really says something about how desirable a condominium is when the realtor selling suites in the complex buys one...

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...

Playa del Carmen

If you consider yourself a weary traveller or a wary traveller, consider Playa del Carmen.

Making A Home A Castle

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

Sara Santarossa

“I’m still a member of LAWS,” Sara explains. “Five years ago, I was just a volunteer. Now, I’m sitting on the Board of...

Taking Care of Your Mental Health

Three projects have arisen to support the mental health of those who are suffering: the University of Windsor Brief...

Writing Home For The Holidays

Windsor Life checks-in with the people at the center of some of our most interesting past stories.

William Hawksworth

For Windsor-born Musician William Hawksworth, everything he’s done can be traced back to those long summer nights.

Josh Indig

If you’re even tangentially involved in Windsor’s passionate racing community, you’ve likely heard of Josh Indig. At...

Mountain Mondays

When asked how she spends her free time, 61-year-old Dominion Golf Course employee Laurie Vickery doesn’t hesitate with her answer: “Gardening,” Laurie states. “I love all things nature. Trees. Birds. Bees. Flowers. I...

All The Right Moves

As “blessings in disguise” go, this one was pretty harsh. Amherstburg native, James Heugh, had spent seven years training and competing in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) matches when he received one too many blows to the...

Adjusting The Sail

That quote is attributed to legendary bluegrass musician Ricky Skaggs. And whether he was aware of it or not, when he wrote those lyrics Mr. Skaggs was thinking about Robin Martin.

Albert Douglas

Albert Douglas is a 16-year-old entrepreneur at Vincent Massey Secondary School. He’s also the sole Owner of Benchmark Outdoor Furniture, a company that provides clients with high quality, hand-painted outdoor furniture.

Photos of a Wren

“Music was my first passion,” Ava explains. “But writing has also always been a huge part of my life. I guess it comes with being musical.”

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, Ontario. I’m a Mom of two and a Spin Instructor. My personality is a lot of extra! I am loud! I am...

Rockstar Fantasy Camp

“It all goes back to my Dad,” Rob explains. “He played an old guitar on an amp. I remember being three years old and listening to him play all the old Johnny Cash songs. I remember thinking to myself, ‘Wow, I’d love to...

Darren Jones

Windsorite Darren Jones first moved to Chicago at the age of 30 to pursue a corporate career. What he did not anticipate, however, was the career that was about to start pursuing him.