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The Essence of Antarctica

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

Adjusting The Sail

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

Slam Dunking Dreams

Most kids who grow up with dreams of being a pro athlete want to make it big in college, then enter the pro leagues to...

The Soulshakers

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

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.

Creating Awareness

How did Windsor boy land in the world of film and television—and become such a success? We sat down with him to find...

Beyond Ordinary

Situated in the peaceful, upscale Timbercreek neighbourhood of Kingsville, this stunning ‘mid-century-with-a-touch-of...

A Trip 35 Years in the Making

Pam and Bill Seney have been travelling together since the early days of their marriage as a way to see what the world...

Local Memoir A Surprise Hit

David Garlick’s memoir, The Principal Chronicles, is more than the story of his years as a Windsor secondary school...

Field of Dreams

“I didn’t think I would be called up when I did. My focus has always been on being a good player. It caught me by...

The Gordie How International Bridge

For almost a century, the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit/Windsor Tunnel have been the main crossing points between...

Past and Present

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

Unsung Heroes

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

Mornings with Mike and Meg

Meg Roberts’ first appearance as co-host of Mornings With Mike & Meg on AM800—with veteran broadcaster Mike Kakuk—was...

Nick Harris

When asked if he ever dreamed of being named a Rhodes Scholar, Windsor native Nick Harris replied: “There was a time...

The Line Of Duty

A few months ago, Patricia Murphy, a resident of Niagara Street, received a peculiar letter from a pair of St. Anne...

A Treasure From Another Time

To paraphrase the old saying: Time and tide wait for no one. Nowhere is this truer than at the Guyitt house, known as...

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...

Heirloom

In many ways, Crissi Cochrane’s musical journey has been a circular one. It began in the Annapolis Valley, in a small...

Carson Janik

“I came out of the womb singing country music,” Carson laughs.

Embracing The Blue

The great blue expanse of the ocean. For many, the idea of water stretching out in all directions can be terrifying...

Border City Brass

Back in 2017, a group of family members and good friends gathered to jam in someone’s basement, when magic happened.

FORE!

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

Ella MNOP

Ella Paciocco, also known as Ella MNOP began singing with a toy microphone at two-years-old for anyone who would listen.

Joe Ponic

As with many storytellers, local author Joe Ponic struggles when it comes to sharing his own tale.

Past and Present

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

The United Snakes

It’s hard to believe, but one of Windsor’s oldest and most established bands is still going strong….and mostly with its...

Man On A Minefield

When listening to 17 year old Brett Brochu, a goalie for the London Knights, describe the role, it sounds like a high...

Refined Simplicity, Quiet Luxury

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

Family Feud Canada

On December 16th, 2019, the Canadian Broadcasting Centre (CBC) premiered their own version of a classic American game show: Family Feud Canada. The second season began airing on October 12th, 2020. And for Windsorites...

Strength in Numbers

“It is better to light a candle than to curse thedarkness.” That simple, profound statement has been alternately attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt, Confucius, and Charles Schulz. Without even knowing, Windsor-Essex County...

A Depth of Colour

When it comes to her work, Lorraine Moon finds herself fielding the same questions over and over again. Specifically: “Are those photographs?”

A Dream Come True

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

A Gentle Spirit

It’s difficult to summarize a soul as loving, as humble and as radiant as Windsor’s Chad Predhomme. But, after his untimely passing in November of last year, his loved ones gathered to share memories of their beloved...

The Gift of Family

In September 2020, newlyweds Chantelle and Terrence Hurst opened their hearts to six orphaned siblings ranging in age from 4 to 17 years. It didn’t take long for their story to sprout legs…or for miracles to unfold in...

The Dynasties & The Three

Bob Turner is a self-described “basketball junkie.” Bob first started playing basketball in high school before going on to compete for Wilfrid Laurier University. He even won the Windsor Alumni National Basketball...

Bridging Past and Present with Art

It will be like a scene from a modern-day fable: over the next two years, images of an indigenous hoop dancer, a bear and its cubs, an eagle and the Creation of Turtle Island—along with two Canadian maple leaves—will...