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Library A Benefactor Of Generous Donation

By Chris Woodrow (WINDSOR, ON) – The Windsor Public Library has received $250,000 from the estate of Norman Young, who passed away February 13, 2013, and his wife Denise Young. In 2014, Windsor Public...

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Study: Cooking Skills Promote Better Eating Habits

(OTTAWA, ON) – New research shows that teaching young adolescents practical cooking skills leads to positive changes for the entire family. In an article published today in Applied Physiology,...

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Learn How To At Budimir

By Chris Woodrow (WINDSOR, ON) – Are you looking for something interesting, informative, and amusing to do as summer winds down? Do you want to learn new skills to impress friends and family? If so,...

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Fight Back Against Sexual Violence

By Jessica Faught (WINDSOR, ON) – At an early age, I fell prey to one who became my offender. I was a victim of much torture on a daily basis, my captivity was lengthy. Subsequently, I gave birth to...

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Windsor Public Library Announces Winter Hours

By Chris Woodrow (WINDSOR, ON) – All locations of the Windsor Public Library will commence winter hours effective Monday, September 21. Annually, winter hours begin on the third Monday of September. In...

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A Fib Part 6: Short Term Disability Issues

By Robert K Stephen (TORONTO, ON) – Congratulations if you have survived your cardiac ablation unscathed; which is about a 96% rate. Your immediate concerns are recovering from the actual procedure,...

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Massive Sale At WPL

By Chris Woodrow (WINDSO|R, ON) – The Windsor Public Library’s main branch, at 850 Ouellette Avenue, is holding a gigantic book sale on October 23 and 24 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and on October 25 from...

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ArtsNotes: Smart Volunteers

By Jordan Worsell-Collins (WINDSOR, ON) – Check out this week’s ACWR ArtsNotes; your weekly guide to the arts in Windsor and Essex County. Read more about the arts in our area by checking out the Arts...

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10 Reasons To Buy Locally Produced Food

By Ian Shalapata (WINDSOR, ON) – Essex County is agriculturally known primarily for producing cash crops of soybean and corn. But there is also a plethora of locally grown fruit and vegetables, all...

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The Ashley Madison Extortion Notice

By Kennedy Jones (HALIFAX, NS) – Let’s see what the Criminal Code of Canada says about extortion. 346. (1) Every one commits extortion who, without reasonable justification or excuse and with intent to...

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Join A Christmas Bird Count

(WINDSOR, ON) – This holiday season, you can help our feathered friends by joining a Christmas Bird Count. These daylong, volunteer-run bird surveys are organized locally by naturalist groups. They are...

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Library Branches Closed Thursday

By Chris Woodrow (WINDSOR, ON) – All branch locations of Windsor Public Library will be closed Thursday, December 3. The central branch, at 850 Ouellette Avenue, will open for regularly scheduled hours...

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WPL Wins Inaugural Library Board Award

(WINDSOR, ON) – The Windsor Public Library Board has been recognized by the Ontario Library Boards Association with its inaugural Public Library Board of the Year Award. The award will be presented...

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WPL Readies To Help Syrian Refugees

By Chris Woodrow (WINDSOR, ON) – As Windsor and Canada readies to welcome 25,000 Syrian refugees, Windsor Public Library has many resources which help newcomers settle into our community. They include...

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Seminole’s Big Reveal Includes 3-D Printer

By Chris Woodrow (WINDSOR, ON) – Taking a page from cable television home improvement shows, the Seminole Branch, at 4285 Seminole Street, of Windsor Public Library has scheduled a big reveal for...

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Seminole Branch Receives Makeover

(WINDSOR, ON) – After several weeks of hard work by library staff members, Windsor Public Library’s Seminole branch has received a major “makeover.” Constructed in 1953, the facility has received a...

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Black History Month at Windsor Public Library

(WINDSOR, ON) – February is Black History Month. This is a great time of year to learn about and honour the legacy of black Canadians past and present. This year Central Library will be celebrating...

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Tecumseh-Built Solar Lighting Gaining Traction

(TECUMSEH, ON) – Windsor’s Ford Test Track and Optimist Park come alive each night at dusk courtesy of 100% grid-independent lighting, built by local manufacturer Unconquered Sun Solar Technologies....

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Help Welcome Refugees With United Way

By Chris Schnurr (WINDSOR, ON) – Over the coming months, Windsor and Essex County will welcome hundreds of refugees and the United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County is seeking your support ensure that...

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Automotive Archives First Of Its Kind

By Chris Woodrow (WINDSOR, ON) – When the new Automotive Archives open at Windsor Public Library, it will be the first of its kind in Canada and will be a celebration of the automobile, the industry,...

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