A singles’ guide to the worst day of the year

If you’re anything like me this past year you’ve had several torrid love affairs, a pregnancy scare and the crushing malaise of being alone.

In this case, it’s really only the third part that matters because the shortest month is … Read More

Best bets for a budget Valentine’s Day

Every Valentine’s Day, couples break the bank trying to create the most magical night for their significant others. Here’s some ideas to have a great Valentine’s Day without losing all of your money.

Cooking for two: Why spend money at … Read More

ALBUM: Mike O’Phee – Colors

Mike O’Phee Colors S/R

Mike O’Phee toured North America under the name AlerG as one of the frontmen for Windsor’s rap-rock juggernauts, MicLordz & Sauce Funky. With the band on hiatus, O’Phee has taken the time out to release his … Read More

Sweeney Todd production is sociopathic fun

Few plays make sociopathic murder as fun and entertaining as Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

The story of Benjamin Barker, aka Sweeney Todd, opened on Broadway in 1979, adapted by Stephen Sondheim from the 1800s Penny Dreadful … Read More

Drop the needles: Make a boho scarf with your arms

Emily Adams

You can never own enough scarves, especially with the recent blast of cold weather. Once you get the hang of making these 30-minute scarves, you may never shop for another.

Materials:

2 skeins of bulky yarn (at least … Read More

Rose City Politics: The real purpose of public parking

Q: The City of Windsor is proposing to increase fees for its downtown parking garages by eliminating the ‘first hour free’ policy. The City of Windsor argues that it has some of the lowest parking rates in the province and … Read More

ALBUM: James Burrows – Paradise Cinema

James Burrows Paradise Cinema S/R

Imagine, if you will, an alternate reality where Bruce Springsteen and Brian Setzer were able to impregnate Yukon Blonde as their surrogate. If you can accomplish and enjoy such a dazzling mental experience … Read More