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The Gretzky Kid

The trajectory of Wayne Gretzky’s life changed forever when he met his hero, Tim Horton, in Brantford, 1968. Tim Horton...

Events and Tourism

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

Amazing Friends

For Craig Ramsay and Catherine Wreford Ledlow their camaraderie led them to not only new heights but victory fame...

Around Sharp Corners

For two-time Olympian 800-metre runner Melissa Bishop-Nriagu, the finish line is never at the end of the track. It...

The Rock of Gibraltar

Some places capture our imagination. Some places are so jaw-dropping, so awe-inspiring, that they demand an explanation.

Movies & Drawings

Steven Clay Hunter has one pertinent piece of advice for young aspiring artists: You don’t have to be a teacher if you...

Alice Aspinall By The Numbers

Walkerville Collegiate Institute math teacher, Alice Aspinall has a message for us: anyone can learn math. 

Turki Ayash

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

Terry Fator

Ventriloquist Terry Fator first gained national attention in 2007 by winning the second season of America’s Got Talent.

Ultraviolet

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

DERKZ

Painting Beyond The Canvas Story by Michael Seguin For some artists, a canvas can be claustrophobic. David Derkatz is a...

The Strength of a Community

On Wednesday, October 7th, beneath the hesitant sunlight, a small, masked, socially-distanced crowd gathered underneath...

Ibiza

A Mediterranean Dream

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 Bike Boom

In the last few months, swarms of cyclists have taken to the streets, taking advantage of the summer weather to enjoy...

It Happened In Windsor

Long before the world heard of COVID-19, Windsor historian, filmmaker, and archivist, Michael Evans, took nostalgia to...

Mornings with Mike and Meg

Meg Roberts’ first appearance as co-host of Mornings With Mike & Meg on AM800—with veteran broadcaster Mike Kakuk—was...

Photography Adventure

Local Photographer Travels to Indonesia to Capture Otherworldly Images Story by Matthew St. AmandPhotography by...

Passing The Torch

Chase Pinsonneault is the third generation of the Pinsonneault racing family of Essex County.

Josh Indig

If you’re even tangentially involved in Windsor’s passionate racing community, you’ve likely heard of Josh Indig. At...

The Art of Deanna Marsigliese

Some people just know what path to take in life. Windsor native and Pixar Animation Studios Character Art Director...

Our Lady Peace

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

Rising From The Ashes

The City of Windsor hosts the 2022 CAN-AM Police Fire Games July 25 to 31.

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.”

A Gift From The Gods

What does it take to stand the test of time as a musician? Is it grit, signing with a record label, or producing...

Behind the Curtain

Dave Merheje: I Love You Habibi is streaming now on Crave.

Riding to the Edge of Memory

There is a reason why the first words of my cycling book, The Kilominator, are: “Why, exactly, am I doing this?”

The Tea Party

Formed in 1990, The Tea Party has a sound that is wholly their own. Combining both industrial rock and Middle Eastern...

Unchartered Waters

Every community chooses a single quality to define themselves. Innovation. Excellence. Or, in Windsor’s case...

The United Snakes

It’s hard to believe, but one of Windsor’s oldest and most established bands is still going strong….and mostly with its...

Barndominium Living

The Word of the Day is “Barndominium,” a mash-up of “barn” and “condominium”.

Reimagined Music Education

The future of music education in Windsor-Essex remains bright thanks to educators who believe it should be accessible to every child.

Eric Faraci

“For one of my projects, I painted an action scene of Luke Willson,” Eric says.

Past and Present

The Capitol Theatre Photography courtesy Walkerville Publishing On February 12, 1920, Marcus Loew of Loew’s Vaudeville Theatres announced plans to erect a movie theatre on the southwest corner of London Street...

Jeanine Watt

eanine Watt has an impressive resume. At 69, she’s a semi-retired lawyer and graduate student at the University of Windsor. She’s also a championship-level powerlifter.