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A Perfect Storm

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

Recovered Artifact

They say that those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it. A quaint sentiment. But, as always, the truth is...

Life In The Saddle

“It’s such an empowering feeling, being on top of a horse,” Becky explains. “You have this thousand-pound animal...

Queens and Crowns

On Saturday, June 22nd, 2019, the 17th Annual Independent Music Awards show were hosted at the Symphony Space...

Hockey Night In Windsor

When it comes to talent, Windsor is a startlingly diverse community. Artists. Athletes. Entertainers. Entrepreneurs...

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...

Christine Vanderkooy

To speak with pianist Christine Vanderkooy is to immediately feel her love of music radiating from her being.

Chief Pam Mizuno

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

The Sky Is The Limit

The razor hum of wings slicing through the air with the precision of finely tuned blades. The reverberating, bone...

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...

The Many Faces of Nick Marra

After more than 30 years in Hollywood, LaSalle native, Nick Marra, is at the top of his game in a city not known for...

Passion and Emotion

The Essex County War Memorial/Cenotaph at Windsor City Hall Square has seen many November 11th remembrance ceremonies...

Patty Handysides

When it comes to broadcasting and newsgathering in the City of Windsor, for the past forty years, Patty Handysides has...

A Contemporary Paradise

With a canvas of almost 20,000 square feet to work with—minus house and pool house—a true work of art had to be...

Summer Nostalgia

The Bishop Boys consists of Windsor’s Austin Di Pietro and Andrew Adoranti. The young musical duo is studiously...

The New Frontier

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

Nolan Martin

An artist from an early age, Nolan always expressed himself through a wide variety of ways. “I like doing everything,”...

A Sculpture Across Borders

Combining craftsmanship with admiration, Windsor artist Peter Solly paid tribute to one of North America’s most iconic...

Skating Her Way Towards Nationals

When asked if she is nervous for the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games, Breanna Williams didn’t skip a beat when she...

Gas of Tank

“The sounds of a jail brawl are unique in nature…”

Steel & Glass

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

The Kingsville Military Museum

A Group of Volunteers In Kingsville Are Doing Their Part To Ensure The Military Service of Essex County Residents Is...

Writing Home for the Holidays

Windsor Life Revisits Some Very Interesting Stories From Years Past

Keeping The Magic Alive

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

Making Dreams Come True

Patti France was first hired at St. Clair College in April 1987. Since then, she’s been witness to countless seismic...

How To Do Barcelona In Three Days 

The busy bustle of Barcelona was no match for the Seney’s trusted planning skills and spreadsheet abilities.

Golf Oscar Tango

Interesting how we can live near someone, learn about them through casual conversation, and then one day realize: “My...

Notes From a Stranger

A small act of kindness can make someone’s day or even save someone’s life; this is the motto that drove co-founders...

The Lasting Gift of Donation

Jarrett Pike didn’t donate his kidney to be recognized as a hero, but he’s been seen as one all the same. When his...

A House Full of Christmas

To the Collavino family, it is the perfect time to fill the house with holiday magic.

Unchartered Waters

Every community chooses a single quality to define themselves. Innovation. Excellence. Or, in Windsor’s case, generosity. And despite venturing into these tumultuous, uncharted waters, our community is more united than...

Laughing and Breathing

During these dark times, one Windsorite is determined to provide some sunshine. Josie LoPorto Freeborn is a 44-year-old Essential Oil Educator, a Holistic Healthcare Lifestyle Promoter and a Certified Reflexology...

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 case, then Windsor’s Betty Nixon has been spreading the gift of life across the entire country.

Coming To The Table

Windsor’s healthcare workers are in the line of fire. Thanks to dwindling medical supplies and steadily climbing coronavirus numbers, the future has never been more uncertain. And many of these warriors are braving the...

Accentuating the Positive

When Heidi and Joe fell in love, one plus one equalled seven. Between them, they had two sons and three daughters, ages six through 12. In order to build a life together, they needed to build a house large enough for...

Look Who’s Cooking At Home

Readily admitting “I love to eat but I’m not someone who was gifted with the joy of cooking or really even any skill with it,” Janice Kaffer,

Heirloom

In many ways, Crissi Cochrane’s musical journey has been a circular one. It began in the Annapolis Valley, in a small town an hour outside of Halifax called New Minas. “My relationship with music goes back as far as I...

Be The Best Bee You Can Be

“I want to feel connected, authentically not electronically. I feel suffocated by my insecurities, as the hunger of perfection is shoved down my throat. I touch the grip of a bow as I shoot arrows of negativity toward...