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Russell Woods Retreat

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

Slipping Away

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

Albert Douglas

Albert Douglas is a 16-year-old entrepreneur at Vincent Massey Secondary School. He’s also the sole Owner of Benchmark...

Keeping The Magic Alive

The only problem Windsor magician Eric Bedard had when Merv Griffin summoned him for a private performance was that he...

Shane Devon Nelson

It looked like the worst day of a young man’s life: whisked into a hospital emergency room upon a gurney, moaning in...

Motorcycle Raffle

On Saturday, September 14th, the Fogolar Furlan Club of Windsor hosted the W.E. Care For Kids Foundation’s third Annual...

Change Starts At Home

Menstrual care is a much-needed service around the world, yet it’s one that is often overlooked or ignored. Ezra...

Breaking Barriers

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

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Build

For builders, suppliers and prospective homeowners across Windsor Essex, the provincial–federal HST rebate announced...

Canada Blooms

Are there more birds in your neighbourhood now? Has the birdsong always been so joyful? When did that little feisty...

Born To Serve

On June 3rd, the skies burned over Amherstburg. On a dark night, a passing vehicle left the road, drove through a hydro...

Modern Lake Retreat

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

Minimalist Oasis

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

Shooting Star

In his new single Shooting Star, Mike Cerveni taps into the raw emotion of missing someone.

Switzerland

Switzerland is a gift to this world, and for Glenn Gervais, it was the perfect Christmas gift.

A New Horizon

“We consider it not only our job, but our duty, to continue to provide the highest level of care as possible to our...

Leading the Windsor Symphony Orchestra

The communications and fund-raising career of Patti Lauzon came full circle when she accepted the role as new Executive...

Steve Bell

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

A Dream Come True

“It’s all about capturing stories,” Krystle states. “Things like rundown barns and old farm equipment, to me, have a...

Reviving Windsor

When Stephanie Bradt and Deidre Ritsche step into a property, magic happens.

Queen of the Kitchen

“I did not believe I was going to win,” Chef Adelina says. “The other nominees were equally deserving!”

Summer Staycation

“This year, people aren’t able to travel like they used to,” the wife says. “We are happier than ever that we have this...

Home Ice Advantage

As winter comes on, thoughts turn to the good old hockey game—on TV, at the local arena and, for some, in their very...

Heirloom

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

Age of Wolves

Age Of Wolves guitarist Al Yeti Bones has been performing across North America for the past 25 years. An accomplished...

Touring the Forever Home

When you walk into the house on Old Tecumseh Road in Lakeshore, time slows down.

Hidden History

“One person’s trash is another person’s treasure” is certainly true when it comes to the hidden history lying on the...

Indomitable Spirit

It all started with a lamb named Charlotte. Lauren Edwards is Windsor and Essex County’s own personal Doctor Dolittle...

Embracing The Blue

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

A Year in Review

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

Pandemic Portraits

“I’ve always done art,” Beth explains. “As far back as I can remember. Anyone that knows me from my childhood knows that I always had a pencil in my hand. But, I kept a lot of my art a secret. I just didn’t have the...

Dane Jacob Dillon

If Dane Jacob Dillon has a fatal flaw, it’s this: He can be talked into things. Dane is a 29-year-old award-winning bodybuilder and powerlifter. A Chatham native, Dane is currently ranked among the top 10 all-time...

Beach Grove Golf & Country Club Centennial: Beginning

n the July 9th edition of the newspaper, a small blurb appeared on the front page, titled “Name is Changed by Country Club”, which reported: “To avoid confusion with similar names, the St. Clair Beach and Country Club...

Beach Grove Golf & Country Club Centennial: Early Days

On Saturday, February 26, 1927, sometime around 7 o’clock in the morning, a fire started in the Beach Grove Clubhouse. The point of origin was an overheated furnace pipe in the basement. The ferocity of the inferno was...

Beach Grove Golf & Country Club Centennial: Modern Times

A rumor persists that mobster, Al Capone, visited Beach Grove and possibly stayed the night in one of the rooms available to members. Capone was an infamous Chicago mobster who went by the nickname “Scarface”. Capone...

Beach Grove Golf & Country Club Centennial: Today

“The fact that this business has existed for one hundred years is truly amazing,” says Aidan Blunt, General Manager of Beach Grove. “It is a testament to the commitment and hard work of so many members and staff...

Breaking Echoes

“I had always wanted my own studio,” Chase states. “But, when I was 15, studio time was very expensive. So, I heard that one of my friends was closing down his studio because he was moving to Toronto. I asked him if I...

Steve Bell

Among the first things people notice about Steve Bell, former sports director at AM 800, is that he has his priorities straight. He also believes that little things matter. That’s how he missed the first call for our...