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Roman De Angelis

On June 12, Belle River native, Roman De Angelis and his co-driver, Ross Gunn, snagged the top spot in the GT Daytona...

Gas of Tank

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

What’s Bred in the Bone

Blessed with singing voices ‘from the Gods’, Jody, Billy and Peter possess unrelenting drive, dedication and an...

The Gift of Family

In September 2020, newlyweds Chantelle and Terrence Hurst opened their hearts to six orphaned siblings ranging in age...

Rising From The Ashes

When members of Windsor Fire and Rescue Services and Emergency Medical Service of Windsor Fire Station 7 arrived on...

Turki Ayash

Many of us remember larking our way through our high school CPR lessons. The exercise mats. The pale, featureless...

Canada Blooms

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

Look Who’s Cooking at Home

“I’m fairly certain my mom invented fusion dining. Growing up, every special occasion meal included dishes representing...

Hidden Gem

If there is one museum in Essex County that represents this region’s history, it is the Canadian Transportation Museum...

Russ Macklem

Master jazz man, trumpeter, composer, performer Russ Macklem says that his relationship with the trumpet had a rocky...

The Long Road to Paris

Dreams are made or dashed in three hundred sixty seconds. That is the road to the ultimate goal: the Olympics.

A Team of Volunteers

When the COVID-19 pandemic landed on the world with both feet, citizen volunteers immediately launched into action...

The Creepier End of Things

“I’ve been drawing my whole life,” Glen explains. “Ever since I was a little kid, this is what I’ve liked to do.”

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...

Danielle Campo

Few people understand the raw, transformative power of storytelling quite like local Paralympic champion and award...

Noelle Montcalm

Olympic athlete Noelle Montcalm was initially drawn to track and field because of the solitary nature of the sport.

Recovered Artifact

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

Building A Legacy

For many of us, playing with LEGO was one of our earliest forms of creative expression. However, one lucky Windsorite...

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...

Global Learning

Windsor Nursing Students Bring Care, Compassion and Lessons Home from Tanzania Story by Paula JustPhotography by Kelsey...

The Mark of Excellence

“I bring leadership,” he says when asked about the tools he brings to the Spitfires. “The players know I’ve been...

Modern Lake Retreat

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

The Show Must Go On

If there is one thing the global pandemic, and subsequent lockdown, has taught the world, it’s the importance of our...

Josh Bourke

“I didn’t grow up playing football,” Josh admits. “Back then, in Windsor, there wasn’t great exposure for the sport. At...

FORE!

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

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...

Still Standing

Executive Producer Executive Producer Anne Francis confirms that the series description of CBC’s Still Standing as “a...

Mia Tannous

Momentum is a powerful thing, Mia Tannous explains. And over the last five years, Mia has taken advantage of her...

Chief Pam Mizuno

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

Cosmic Cruiser

“My van got a lot of attention at shows that year,” he remembers.

Refined Simplicity, Quiet Luxury

Welcome to this serene family abode. With its fusion of minimalist, modern and organic influences, it balances sleek modernity and rustic, nature-inspired elements.

Ultraviolet

The new alternative rock band is comprised of four distinct members, including Nico DiGiorgio, Nick Bondar, Dane Roberts and Madeline Doornaert. 

A River Runs Between Us

many great ideas, the latest book by Walkerville Publishing began as something else. “In 2019, we held a photo exhibit called ‘A River Runs Between Us,’ featuring photographs of Windsor and Detroit,” says publisher...

People Helping People Find Recovery

At Brentwood Recovery Home in Windsor, a series titled Recovery Gave Me was developed to shine a light on the powerful transformations that occur through recovery.

Holiday Dreams

Las Vegas-based Q Productions is proud to return to the Colosseum with Holiday Dreams, the extremely popular, well-attended spectacle that creator and director Fernando Quevedo promises is ‘even more electrifying than...

Playa del Carmen

If you consider yourself a weary traveller or a wary traveller, consider Playa del Carmen.

Radio Renaissance

In 1982, Marty’s love of harness racing led to 40 years as track announcer at Windsor Raceway, Leamington Raceway and Michigan’s Hazel Park Raceway.

Passion and Obsession

“I was able to close off the night with Metallica on drums in front of 30 thousand people!” Marty states. “It was unreal! I was shaking for three days afterwards.”