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Scott Clements

Scott Clements’ writing journey began in the unlikeliest of all places: a high school English class.

ABX Blues Project

When asked to describe blues music, Neil Fowler of the ABX Blues Project points to the unity of the soundscape. “Basic...

The True Provençal Life 

For avid travellers Pam and Bill Seney, the slow “provençal” life proved to be a true delight in experiencing the...

Francine Honey

Some people take a circuitous path towards reaching their dreams. However, as Leamington’s Francine Honey has...

The Thrill of the Race

Julia Lane began collecting a list of achievements and awards in competitive swimming in 2014, and she’s not done...

An Intoxicating Tale

Chronicling the life and times of Windsor’s “original six” breweries, Brewed in Windsor—A Tasty History has all the...

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...

The Tea Party

Thirty years ago, on June 29th, 1990 the Tea Party was born at The Coach and Horses in Windsor, Ontario.

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 Power of Community Generosity

In every community there are moments that move us and change the course of our lives: the birth of a child, the...

A Home of Impeccable Taste

A breathtaking traditional 3,600 square foot sanctuary, custom-
designed and built by Windsorland Homes.

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 Eye Of The Tiger

On the first weekend of February, eighteen year old Windsor native, Jayden Trudell, took the gold in his division (67...

McKenna Lumley

Few young people are as remarkable—or have endured as much—as Windsor’s Mckenna Lumley. When she was four years old...

Joe Ponic

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

Vietnam Adventure

“When I told people I was going to Vietnam, most responded saying that’s the last place they’d visit.” This only...

Roadmap of the Soul

Sonia Palleck’s powerful four-book series, Leave the Little Light On, tells the story of Athena Brkovich, a precocious...

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...

Challenges of Tomorrow

“A bed is not just a piece of furniture,” Brian explains. “A good night’s sleep is essential for a child’s development.

Sports Hall of Fame

This year’s class of inductees into the Windsor Essex County Sports Hall of Fame is impressive and it could be one of...

Taipei Is Top

Landing in Asia hits differently. Taipei delivers on multiple fronts. This trip began with a cold December night...

Honouring Legacies

Streetcar No. 351 is 50 feet long and 24,000 pounds; yet despite its size, it has been transported across North...

Winter Wonderland

"I've always been working on machines, ever since I was a kid,” Adam states.

Big Wide World

For most people, places like Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, and Zanzibar are exotic names found in books and movies.

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...

Devotion To Your Craft

DVO is the stage name of 24 year-old Amir Haghparast a Windsor born Syrian Canadian who found a way to express himself...

Curling Magic

It was another kind of dream on ice when father-daughter Phil Daniel and Laura Beneteau teamed up during the recent...

A 25 Year Legacy of Hope and Healing

In 1997, Anita Imperioli founded In Honour of the Ones We Love (In Honour) “to make sure no one in Windsor Essex has to...

Past and Present

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

Golf Oscar Tango

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

Scott Clements

Scott Clements’ writing journey began in the unlikeliest of all places: a high school English class.

Love at First Play

Pickleball, Malinda Hebert explains, is the fastest growing sport in North America. The game originated from Bainbridge Island, Washington, during the summer of 1965.

Gamechanger

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. Perhaps no local invention embodies that spirit more completely than Windsor’s Mully Cup Flag Stick.

The Power of Music

Some of Windsor’s greatest bands have found ways to deliver their amazing sounds during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 shifts in the postsecondary education system.

A Historical Landmark

Windsor possesses some truly grandiose historical landmarks. That said, few can rival Our Lady of The Assumption Church, the oldest continuous parish in Canada, west of Montreal.

Mr. Emancipation

Mr. Emancipation: The Walter Perry Story is an account of Windsor’s Walter Perry, whose progressive festival flourished during one of the most significant times and places in North American history. For 30 years, Walter...

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 resort right here.”