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Gas of Tank

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

Gamechanger

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. Perhaps no local invention embodies that spirit more completely...

Dream Reapers

Karmic Malice Comics, a local publishing company, has just released the first issue of their debut title: Dream Reapers.

The Pizza City You’ve Never Heard Of

Athens has the Parthenon. Paris has the Arc de Triomphe. Windsor has its pizza.

Face to Face

John, who is Vice President of College Communications and Community Relations at St. Clair College, has been the host...

Still the Soul Survives

The Holocaust happened nearly 100 years ago, yet the realities were ever present for the survivors and patients of...

Octagon Origins

Kyle Prepolec wears a UFC t-shirt because he has stepped into the octagon multiple times.

A Home of Impeccable Taste

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

A Whole New School of Thought

Kent Walker is a man that dwells in two worlds. On the one hand, he’s firmly rooted in academia. For the last 11 years...

Buck Twenty

Local country music band Buck Twenty is a sound that’s meant to be experienced, not described.

Life In Tecumseh

The word is getting out: Tecumseh, Ontario is the place to be.

Alison Schumacher

When asked to describe the sensation of figure skating, Alison Schumacher sparkles. “It’s indescribable,” Alison admits...

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...

Writing Home for the Holidays

Interesting people from past Windsor Life articles have sent holiday letters to let our readers know what they are...

Hockey Night In Windsor

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

To The Max

He is potentially the greatest canine police officer the OPP has ever had.

Stepping Up To The Senate

Doctor Sharon Burey came to Canada from Jamaica and has since spent decades helping improve the lives of children...

Happily Ever After

There is a special challenge for theatre performers to live up to the age-old belief—“The show must go on!”

Look Who’s Cooking At Home

In the Liviero home, “Sunday is Pizza Day,” says John, owner of Sooter’s Photography. He and his wife, Anita, fire up...

Portugal

Where can you stand inside a chapel decorated with human bones in the morning, visit a shrine where the Virgin Mary...

Steve Bell

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

Events and Tourism

There is always something going on in the Town of Tecumseh.

The History of Phog Lounge

Anything can happen at Phog Lounge—and usually does.

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...

Recovered Artifact

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

Erica Fryer

Ten years ago, 14-year-old Erica Fryer of Amherstburg told us, “I’m hoping hockey can be part of my life for a long...

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...

For The Fallen

From 5 am on May 29th to 9 pm on May 30th, you might catch a glimpse of him. At first glance, he might not draw too...

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...

The Soulshakers

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

Our Lady Peace

For Canadian band Our Lady Peace (OLP), the boom also officially begins when their inaugural LP Naveed debuts across North America.

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum

Nestled on a quiet downtown residential street, the Museum shines the spotlight on personal narratives of the people who built the Underground Railroad and the pivotal role Amherstburg played in Black history. 

Crafting A Cosplayer

Maria Lay has always loved pushing the boundaries of her ability to craft; even prior to launching her cosplay career as “Miniilay” (pronounced mini lay), she knew that she would excel as long as she worked to create...

Stepping Up To The Senate

Doctor Sharon Burey came to Canada from Jamaica and has since spent decades helping improve the lives of children across Ontario as a pediatrician.

A Story of Survival

Danielle is a 37-year-old former Paralympic Gold Medalist, Social Worker, Motivational Speaker, World Record-Holding Swimmer, wife, mother and the Director of Culture and Engagement with Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

The Legacy of Mike Graston

The Long-Time Windsor Star Editorial Cartoonist Donates A Trove of His Work to The University of Windsor Story by Matthew St. Amand Photography by John Liviero The year was 1980. That summer Terry Fox embarked...

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 hear that the lifesaving equipment or treatment their loved one needs is not available here at...

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 diagnosis of a life-threatening illness or disability, losing a loved one. These and other life-defining...