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SheEO creates a network where women help women thrive in business
SheEO is a non-profit organization that brings together female investors with women entrepreneurs. In 2015, the founder of SheEO, Vicki Saunders, used her frustration with inequality as fuel to create a way for women to invest in women.
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How Project Search prepares young adults with intellectual disabilities for employment
For young adults with intellectual disabilities, finding a job can be difficult. But a new program aims to give them a better chance at gainful employment.
Used alcohol wipes from injection drug kit found in bread rack in downtown store
On August 31, the store manager at the Citi Plaza Dollarama found a couple of alcohol swabs opened and used on top of a bread crate in the store. Joanne, who would only give her first name for security reasons, said she didn't think twice when she cleaned up the mess after her night shift.
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Pride flag torn down, stuffed in sewer at London arts centre
A video shared on social media shows two men tearing down a Pride Week flag from the side of a popular cultural centre in London, Ont., and stuffing it into a nearby sewer.
Facebook groups helps southern sponsors spread birthday cheer to northern families
The Facebook group is called the Northern Birthday Box Project. The groups goal is to connect a sponsor from southern Canada to a family in the North who's in need, and help a child have a birthday party.
Syrian refugee brings traditional music to busker festival
The Syrian refugee arrived in Leamington on September 29, 2016, with his family, a few clothes, and his oud, a guitar-like Arabic instrument.
Despite challenges, Syrian refugee opens Windsor restaurant
An engineer for 17 years, Syrian refugee Mohammad Aldehneh couldn't find work after arriving in Windsor. So, he started his own business, which comes with its own set of challenges.
Windsor cracks down on front-yard parking
The ban on front-yard parking goes well beyond trying to improve neighbourhood aesthetics. The bylaw is designed to prevent some of the hazards that accompany having so much weight on a lawn.
Windsor-Essex students leap into Jumpstart Games
An estimated 750 Windsor-Essex students, from 23 schools throughout the region, participated in the third annual Windsor Jumpstart Games sponsored by Canadian Tire.
Free Canada 150 swag flying out of local MP offices
The free patriotic paraphernalia is meant to help spread the spirit of Canada's 150th birthday and is available at all MP offices in the region. There are different pins, flags, tattoos and even special Canada 150 screen wipers. But you might have to get there soon to get your hands on them.