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THE PLANNING CENTRE is more than just the exclusive dealer of Andersen Windows throughout Windsor and Essex County and Chatham-Kent. They are a trusted window and door company which has serviced thousands of homes and customers throughout our region.
What’s more, the Planning Centre is now celebrating their fortieth year in business.
“My father David Johnson and his partner Marc Rivest first started the business in 1986,” President Steve Johnson states. “I grew up inside the store alongside them. I used to sweep the shop, do deliveries, service work, assemble windows and doors and even install.”
After spending more than 15 years working at senior levels in banking, Steve decided it was the right time to purchase the business from David and Marc.
While the Planning Centre is perhaps most renowned for the Andersen Window product portfolio, their services stretch far, far beyond that. They are also known for their high degree of expertise, the extreme care they take during the installation process, and above all: their complete and total dedication to their customers.
“Above all, we want to make sure that our clients are well cared
for,” Steve explains. “We’re not going to force a huge overhaul if you just need a window or two replaced. Our name is everything. We’ve won jobs just by being honest with people.”
All of this ties into the Planning Centre’s low-pressure, customer first approach.
“ We’re not chasing any sales,” Steve explains. “We’re completely independently owned. No one in my organization makes a commission. All that matters is that we sit down, try to understand what you’re doing, how you want to do it, and work backwards from there. Whatever the scale or the scope of your project, we can make it happen.”
Steve also points out they have products for every price range.
“Andersen is admittedly a higher-end product,” Steve states. “So the price point is typically higher than other vinyl products on the market. But we can cater to every price range! We aren’t limited to just one brand or type of product and have multiple options for every budget. Often, we’re even cheaper than our competitors for like product types. We can service homebuilders, supply only jobs, general contractors and people who are simply flipping their houses and looking for a brighter splash of sunlight. I like to say that we can do everything from budget-conscious to sky’s the limit!”
Now that the Planning Centre has achieved such a significant milestone, Steve takes a moment to reflect on their many years in business.
“ What I find the greatest joy in now is seeing customers from literally forty years ago that my father or Marc first worked with,” Steve explains. “Maybe when I was a young kid I delivered their windows for them. Then they return to our shop, saying that they love their windows and their doors but that they just need a crank or some small service item. That longevity and that satisfaction with our work still puts a smile on my face.”
Need a window replaced? A new door installed? Reach out to Steve and his team today at 519-737-9011 and theplanningcentre.ca.
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Every year in Canada, billions of dollars in estate assets are transferred at death. Sometimes these transfers don’t go as smoothly as expected. There are, however, ways to minimize the risk of problems by keeping a few points in mind during the estate planning process. Careful planning and review of existing plans can help to ensure that the assets you’ve spent a lifetime accumulating go to the people you’ve selected, in the way you intend.
I’ve highlighted a few of the most important factors to consider when planning your estate. Of course, each highlighted factor requires significant explanation and understanding to ensure the smooth transition you are seeking.
A basic and all too common mistake is not preparing a will. A will communicates your intentions and allows you – rather than the government – to determine how your assets will be distributed when you die. A will facilitates the administration of your estate and can help you avoid some taxes. It also allows you to choose the executor of your estate and the guardians of your children.
Often people intend to split their assets equally between beneficiaries – for example, between three children. However, if you fail to consider the tax consequences, the wealth transfer may not turn out equal at all!
Another example of failing to consider the tax implications often involves second marriages or separated and estranged spouses. Understanding these implications is extremely important.
Tax issues may feel complicated, I can help you to sort out appropriate solutions related to both investments, life insurance and retirement savings.
When a life event such as a birth, death, marriage, separation or divorce occurs, people often remember to review and update their will, but may forget to review their beneficiaries. This common oversight could greatly affect the realization of your final wishes. When naming a beneficiary, it’s also important to consider the age of the individual.
Oft times, individuals choose joint ownership for “simplicity” yet fail to consider the implications of such a choice. I can explain.
After a lifetime of carefully saving, investing and planning, you want the peace of mind of knowing your assets will be distributed as you intended. As a well-established, trusted advisor, I can partner with you to make the best choices for your situation.
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PLEASE RECYCLE THIS MAGAZINE SUMMER 2026 VOLUME 33, ISSUE 5
The RRSP contribution deadline has passed, and you’ve either maximized your contributions or made the decision to wait until next year. Either way, March is an excellent time to shift your focus to other important financial priorities that deserve your attention.
First, consider your Tax-Free Savings Account. While RRSPs get most of the attention in the first quarter, TFSAs are equally powerful savings vehicles. For 2026, you have $7,000 in new contribution room, and if you haven’t maximized your TFSA in previous years, you may have significantly more room available. Unlike RRSP contributions, TFSA contributions don’t provide an immediate tax deduction, but the trade-off is compelling: all growth within the account is completely tax-free, and you can withdraw funds at any time without triggering a tax bill.
The First Home Savings Account is another option worth exploring, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. This relatively new account type combines the best features of both RRSPs and TFSAs: you get a tax deduction on contributions (like an RRSP) and tax-free withdrawals for a qualifying first home purchase (like a TFSA). You can contribute up to $8,000 annually with a lifetime limit of $40,000, making it a powerful tool for building your down payment.
If you have children or grandchildren, now is also an excellent time to review your Registered Education Savings Plan contributions. RESPs offer unique advantages through the Canada Education Savings Grant, which provides a 20% match on the first $2,500 contributed annually per child. That’s free money of up to $500 per year per child. The lifetime CESG limit is $7,200 per child, and unused grant room can be carried forward, so even if you’re starting late, you can catch up on previous years.
Finally, consider reviewing your beneficiary designations on all registered accounts. Life changes such as marriages, divorces, births, or deaths in the family should prompt a beneficiary review. Ensuring your beneficiaries are up to date can help your loved ones avoid unnecessary complications and delays when accessing these funds.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.
For more than a century, our family shoe business has proudly served generations of loyal customers, becoming a trusted name in footwear and customer service. As we prepare to retire and close this chapter, we want to reflect on the journey that brought us here and thank the many people who made it possible.
Our story began in 1891 when Isaac Weingarden opened the original family shoe store near where the casino is now. Built on hard work, honesty, and a commitment to treating customers like family, the business quickly became a valued part of the community.
The family tradition in footwear continued through the generations. In 1930, Max and Dan, Isaac’s sons, took over the business and continued growing its reputation for quality products and personal service. Over the decades, there were several store locations throughout the city, but the location that lasted the longest was 1329 Ottawa Street. The store became more than just a place to buy shoes—it became a meeting place where generations of families returned year after year.
In 1970, Jerry Weingarden, Max’s son, purchased the business. With vision and determination, Jerry remodeled and expanded the Ottawa Street location, helping the business continue to grow and adapt to changing times. During the late 1980s, a second downtown location was opened at the corner of Park and Ouellette. Although the downtown store later closed after five years due to a slowdown in U.S. business traffic, the expansion reflected the family’s dedication to serving customers throughout the region.
In 2005, Carl Weingarden, Jerry’s son, joined the business to help manage the store and continue the family tradition into the next generation. Around the same time, Sandy Snell joined the team and became office manager.
Like many small businesses, the challenges brought on by COVID-19 created difficult changes in the retail industry. Business slowed significantly, and after much consideration, our family has decided it is time to retire.
As we close this remarkable chapter, we are proud to say that we have been the oldest family-owned shoe store in Canada. This achievement would never have been possible without the incredible support of our loyal customers, dedicated staff, friends, and community members.
To everyone who walked through our doors over the years— whether you purchased your first pair of shoes from us, worked alongside our family, or simply stopped in to say hello-thank you. Your loyalty, friendship, and support have meant more to us than words can express.
From our family to yours, thank you for allowing us to serve this community for generations. The memories and relationships we built will always remain close to our hearts. 1329 Ottawa St., Windsor, ON 519-254-8638
A CHILD’S EDUCATION is the foundation for their life. Every child is unique and deserves an environment that supports their individual learning style and personal path. At Lakeview Montessori, each child is respected, and their educational journey is thoughtfully tailored to nurture a lifelong love of learning.
Located at 13797 Riverside Drive East, Lakeview has been fostering this educational experience since 1978. Janice Mayhew led the way for 30 years, and what she established has continued to grow ever since. From the initial 15 pupils who attended classes at St. Mark’s Church to the 280 enrolled at the two-storey campus today, Lakeview Montessori has evolved through dedication, strong community connections, and a shared commitment to education.
Montessori education takes a holistic approach to child development, encouraging individualized learning while fostering independence. A key feature of this approach is a very specific system of record keeping and assessment, where students are carefully tracked against mastery-based benchmarks to ensure they are fully ready before progressing to the next stage of learning. With small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratios, educators are able to closely observe each child’s progress. As current Assistant Head of School & Director of Community
Development, Kristin Barone, states, “Each child follows their own individualized learning path, supported by a personal plan that evolves as they grow. This approach allows us to truly understand each child, and ensures that growth is rooted in mastery, confidence, and the unique development of every child.” The school is also distinguished by its two major national accreditations from the Canadian Accreditation of Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Canadian Council for Montessori Administrators (CCMA), reflecting its commitment to maintaining high standards.
As Lakeview looks toward the future of education, continued enhancements are being thoughtfully integrated to further enrich the student experience. “As enrollment and interest continues to grow, so does the need for space, resources, and opportunity. We are actively working on plans to expand our campus to meet the growing aspirations of our students and community; however, with rising construction and operational costs, we need the support of our community to help bring this vision to life,” says Kristin.
Lakeview explained that the expansion is about more than buildings, it is about access. It is about ensuring that more children in the community can benefit from a learning environment that prioritizes attention, belonging, and whole-child development. Lakeview is committed to remaining a not-for-profit school where every dollar is reinvested directly into students, programs, and learning environments, because they believe education should be driven by purpose, not profit. “Your support of our expansion will allow us to welcome more students, enhance our learning spaces, and continue building an environment where children thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and physically,” says Head of School, Renée Ryerson. “Together, we can ensure that Lakeview remains a place where children are not only educated, but truly known, nurtured, and empowered to make a difference in the world.”
The school welcomes involvement from individuals, families, and local partners who wish to be part of its next chapter. Contributions toward campus development and future programming will help expand access to childcare and educational opportunities within the community. “These contributions allow us to ensure our expansion remains sustainable, purposeful, and aligned with our mission,” states Kristin. Those interested in helping support Lakeview Montessori School’s continued growth can learn more contacting Kristin Barone at 519-735-5005 ext 129 or kbarone@lakeviewmontessori.ca.
For further details contact Kristin Barone at 519-735-5005 ext 129 or kbarone@lakeviewmontessori.ca www.lakeviewmontessori.ca 13797 Riverside Drive East, Tecumseh, N8N 1B5
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Let me start off with some exciting news for our readers and our advertisers. With Canada Post securing a long-term agreement with its employees, Windsor Life Magazine has shifted all its home distribution to be now handled by letter carriers. This puts every magazine delivered directly into mailboxes including every business and selected households. That is over 60,000 hand-delivered magazines, every issue.
For our readers, this ensures that you won’t miss seeing your magazine.
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You will notice in this issue that there are QR codes at the end of some stories. When scanned with your smartphone, these codes will take you to exclusive video content which was filmed along with the corresponding story. Some content also contain a #MyWindsorLife video, where the subjects talk about their experiences growing up in the area and what their local preferences are. Some of the videos include extended interview questions which are not part of the printed story. There are some past videos you can watch as well.
This is all part of our new Video series where we talk with local leaders, celebrities and contributors. In many cases, there will be additional questions and conversations in addition to their Windsor Life story. We will also be giving away merchandise including signed promotional material and free tickets to upcoming events. These videos can be seen on all our social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
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FOR NEARLY TWO DECADES, Victory Reproductive Care (VRC) has played an important role in supporting individuals and couples across the community on their journey to building families. Everything the clinic has achieved has been made possible by the unwavering passion the leadership team has held to help create families.
“From the very beginning, I wanted to create a place where patients feel supported, understood and cared for throughout their entire fertility journey,” explains Dr. Rahi Victory, founder and Medical Director of VRC. Board-certified in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility, his work reflects his passion for reproductive health, dedication to research and commitment to holistic treatment.
“Our mission is understanding each person’s needs, supporting them and continuing to innovate so we can give more families hope
and better outcomes. Leading VRC, for me, means never losing sight of that responsibility, no matter how much we grow or evolve,” Dr. Victory says.
Key leaders also support the clinic and make a difference behind the scenes.
As a founding member and the Business Manager, Wendy Victory oversees the clinic’s administration and ongoing development, helping ensure the organization continues to thrive while maintaining a strong connection between operational excellence and patientfocused care.
“Behind every advancement and every care experience is a team working in sync,” Wendy says. “My goal is to ensure those connections are strong, so everybody can feel truly supported at every step of their journey.”
As the General Manager, Mara Menard has been a cornerstone of the organization for almost 20 years. From staff training to clinic management and daily operations, Mara’s organizational skills help the clinic evolve while upholding high standards. “It’s rewarding to work with a team that is truly dedicated to those we serve,” she affirms.
While both have been part of VRC since the very beginning, a new leader has brought a fresh perspective for the organization’s next chapter.
In early 2026, Marla Coffin became CEO, marking a new chapter at VRC. Her role allows Dr. Victory to focus on medical innovation, while she leads operations and strategy. “I couldn’t be more excited about the opportunities ahead of us. Right now, we are working
diligently to strengthen our foundation, positioning us to move confidently into its next stage of growth,” Marla affirms.
She brings extensive entrepreneurial experience as CEO, having spent 15 years building and leading businesses with her husband. Marla’s connection to VRC is also personal, as she received treatment at the clinic and welcomed her three children into the world with the support of the incredible staff at VRC.
“I know firsthand what this organization means to families because I’ve lived it. And that deepens my commitment to ensuring more people receive the same level of support and attention.”
Together, they embody collaborative leadership at Victory Reproductive Care, uniting medical excellence, operational expertise and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.
“ When you have the right infrastructure, the right systems and the right people in place, growth becomes incredibly rewarding—especially when it allows you to help even more families,” concludes Dr. Victory.
STORY BY JEN BRIGNALL-STRONG PHOTOGRAPHY BY SYX LANGEMANN
KRISTIN KENNEDY HAS WALKED the halls of Windsor Regional Hospital many times over the course of her career. From a frontline nurse all the way to the President and CEO’s office.
While her daily tasks and vantage point may have changed throughout the years, this latest role feels less like a new chapter and more like a full-circle moment. Heartened by a warm welcome from a collaborative team and many familiar faces, Kennedy has wasted no time rolling up her sleeves and delving into the work.
“It has been an exciting opportunity,” reflects Kennedy, who officially assumed the CEO role on March 23rd of this year. “I’ve really just dived in headfirst; meeting with individuals one-on-one, learning the landscape and starting to shape priorities for the year ahead.”
For Kennedy, this isn’t just a leadership role. It’s an opportunity to affect change in a community she cares deeply about. Born at the former Grace Hospital and a graduate of St. Anne Catholic High School, the Tecumseh native has deep roots in Windsor-Essex.
“It’s a privilege and an honour to be in this position,” says Kennedy. “This community is home, and I take that responsibility very seriously.”
That sense of obligation is grounded in where her career began: at the bedside.
Like many who enter the healthcare profession, Kennedy was driven by a desire to help people during their most vulnerable moments. Over time, she began to feel that her impact could extend beyond nursing and individual patient care.
“One of the most pivotal moments for me (in my career) was realizing I had more to give,” she explains. “I wanted my voice to be part of shaping change in the system.”
That realization led her down a path of leadership, one that included teaching at McMaster University, mentoring emerging healthcare professionals and eventually taking on executive roles where she could influence care on a broader scale.
Today, she sees her role not as a departure from nursing, but as an extension of it.
“This is just another layer of that work,” she says. “Now I have the opportunity not only to impact patients and families, but also the way our frontline staff and physicians are able to show up and deliver care.”
That perspective, rooted in authenticity and firsthand experience, has
Understanding what people are experiencing, whether it’s staff, physicians, patients or families, is key to making meaningful decisions. “ ”
shaped a leadership style that is both pragmatic and deeply human.
“ To me, it’s really about a combination of compassion, critical thinking and trying to build resilience in the team while inspiring teams to lead through role modelling what they are doing every day as well,” she explains.
But above all, she emphasizes one skill she believes is essential: listening.
“Understanding what people are experiencing, whether it’s staff, physicians, patients or families, is key to making meaningful decisions.”
Her leadership philosophy has been influenced by mentors throughout her career, including colleagues, educators and even her own family. Each experience, she says, has contributed to how she shows up to work every day.
Kennedy is clear-eyed about the challenges ahead. Healthcare systems across Ontario continue to face mounting pressures, from emergency room wait times to financial constraints and staffing demands. Windsor Regional Hospital is no exception.
“There are definitely opportunities within the system,” she says. “It’s about understanding where we need to focus and how we can make the greatest impact.”
At the same time, she’s been encouraged by what she’s seen in her first few months.
“I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much everyone is working together with a common goal,” she says. “There’s a real sense of teamwork and commitment to our patients and community. And the energy around the new hospital is incredibly exciting.”
That momentum is shaping her immediate priorities, which she has already broken down into a few fundamental areas.
Firstly, the financial health of the organization and ensuring that resources are used effectively at a time of increasing demand and limited funding.
Second is the patient experience, with a focus on enhancing care, managing wait times and revitalizing the hospital experience for families.
Given her history on the frontlines, equally important to Kennedy is supporting the people who make that care possible.
“It’s not just about patients and families,” Kennedy says. “It’s also about our staff and physicians. They’re working in a very challenging environment, and part of my role is to ensure they feel supported and protected so they can provide safe, high-quality care.”
Then there’s the future, taking shape in s
the form of the new Windsor-Essex Fancsy Family Hospital.
With a ground-breaking on the horizon, Kennedy sees the project as more than just a building. It’s an opportunity to rethink what healthcare can look like in the region.
“Let’s look at innovation and make this a truly state-of-the-art facility,” she says, noting that another key priority over the next three to five years is on strengthening partnerships across Windsor-Essex, including post-secondary institutions to community organizations to build a sustainable healthcare workforce.
“How do we grow our own?” she asks. “How do we engage students as early as high school and create pathways into healthcare careers?”
It’s a long-term strategy aimed at ensuring the region not only attracts talent, but retains it.
Above the administrative work and strategic planning, Kennedy aims to ensure that the community feels like they are deeply considered in every decision being made.
“I want the community to know that we are here to serve them,” she says. “We know there are challenges within the healthcare system right now, but we are working on trying to shift that and show improvement and enhance the trust that they have in us.”
Amid the complexity of her role, Kennedy remains grounded by a simple but powerful principle: empathy.
When making difficult decisions, she often reflects on her own experiences, as a nurse, as a patient and as a family member navigating the healthcare system.
“It’s about putting yourself in the position of others,” she says. “If I feel I’ve made the best decision possible in that moment, then I can step away at the end of the day and recharge so I can show up again tomorrow.”
As for what success looks like in this new role, Kennedy doesn’t point to a single milestone or achievement. Instead, her vision for the future is both simple and ambitious.
“I think that simply put, I hope healthcare is better off,” she says. “That people trust the system, that they feel there’s value in Windsor Regional Hospital and that they have a positive experience when they come here.”
“Then I will feel like I have accomplished what I set out to accomplish.”
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DURING A STORM of grime and dirt, look for the thunder. Thunder Spray has provided exterior cleaning services throughout Windsor and Essex County since 2014. Andrew Johns, the founder and owner of Thunder Spray, will ensure that you and your property emerge from the storm clean and refreshed.
Ever since he was a teenager, Andrew enjoyed giving back to others and often found himself in customer service roles. He spent much of his youth trimming his neighbour’s lawns. Andrew has always been entrepreneurial and fond of the outdoors, so it was only natural for him to start Thunder Spray in 2014. Andrew goes above and beyond to prioritize the comfort of his customers through care and hard work. “I genuinely enjoy being around and helping people,” Andrew says. Creating a healthy environment goes beyond cleaning a property; Andrew also builds and maintains healthy, long-term relationships with his customers. He says that “the best part of this business is seeing the transformation in a property and the reaction of the homeowner afterward.” Thunder Spray is customer-focused and passionate about providing quality washing services.
Whether you are in need of house washing, concrete cleaning, gutter cleaning, exterior window cleaning using purified water, paver restoration with sand and sealing, exposed aggregate and stamped concrete sealing, deck and fence cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, or even commercial-grade Christmas light installation, Thunder Spray does it all!
One of their favourite services is paver restoration which is great for stone surfaces which have endured weather, erosion and overgrowth. This process includes a deep clean followed by re-sanding, using premium polymeric sand, and it is finished with a performance sealer. This allows for a richer colour, enhanced curb appeal, and long-term protection against the elements.
Thunder Spray ensures the best results by using industry-leading and environmentally responsible equipment that is tough on dirt but safe for you and your home. Not only will your property look polished and pristine, but it will also feel brand new. Thunder Spray attends to both commercial and residential properties, and they are always looking to increase their commercial footprint.
Being founded in Windsor over 10 years ago is proof that Thunder Spray understands the local climate and architecture and knows which solutions will produce the best results. They begin by offering personalized consultations to
determine your needs and answer any inquiries you may have. Thunder Spray also offers follow-up services if needed. To get in contact, you can scan the QR code or visit their website at thunderspray.ca.
If you want a more direct line of communication, you can call or text them at 226-783-4228 or email hello@thunderspray.ca.
Dirt and grime can creep up without you realizing, but there is no need to worry. With the help of Andrew and Thunder Spray, you will be able to weather any
STORY BY MATTHEW ST. AMAND
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SYX LANGEMANN
Often, it’s the simple wisdom
learned early in life that has the most lasting impact.
Many of the lessons Tal Czudner learned working his first job in the early 1980s have guided his steps through a resume of increasingly high-profile jobs. Today he is CEO of Windsor Detroit Border Link and President of the Bridge and Tunnel Operators Association. He credits his godfather, Sid Walman, with helping him form the foundation needed to succeed in business.
“My first job was washing dishes at the Dominion House,” Tal says. “The owners were my god parents. My Uncle Sid taught me about the ‘people side’ of things, and that you always have to manage your books, too. Those lessons remain, particularly today in managing the Windsor Detroit tunnel: looking at revenue, percentage of traffic, cost/management and the people-management side.”
Tal was born and raised in Windsor, a student at Prince of Wales Public School and then John L. Forster Secondary School on the city’s west side.
“Afterward, I attended the University of Windsor,” Tal explains, “where I earned degrees in Psychology and Business.”
If there is one consistent philosophy guiding Tal’s professional progress and his belief in community involvement, it is this: We are stronger working together.
“I’ve always been a community-minded person—something I learned from my family at a young age,” he continues. “There are people who can build homes for people in need. I am not that person. I can help raise a bit of money, or assist from a governance or communication perspective. I think it is incumbent upon people to help their community where they can.”
Tal’s work experience, going back four decades, has seen him take on increasingly important roles in area companies. How did an ordinary boy from west Windsor hone the business and people skills needed to succeed?
“I began in the hospitality industr y,” he says. “I spent sixteen years running private golf and country clubs. Also, I’m a people person. I have a high social battery.”
And he is always up for a new challenge.
Tal certainly found that when he joined the team that launched Casino Windsor in the early 1990s.
“Being part of the opening team for Casino Windsor, that was a significant, spectacular learning experience,” he recalls. “There are people whom I knew from that time that I still have contact with. The casino played such a big role in our community. At one time, it employed almost six thousand people. And there were many challenges leading up to opening day. After I went through that gauntlet, I found there were very few challenges I couldn’t overcome.”
Along with his experience at the casino and the many years spent working at private clubs, Tal spent time working in Windsor’s manufacturing sector, as well.
Underpinning Tal’s professional success and community involvement is his bedrock: his family.
“I’ve been married to my wife, Daniella, for thirty-one years,” Tal says. “We have two extremely smart and dynamic children: Alexandra, twenty-four, and Isaac, twenty-two.”
Always open to a new horizon, Tal accepted the role of CEO with the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Corporation in the summer of 2023.
The Windsor-Detroit Tunnel has been a conduit to the United States for the past ninety-five years, traversed by generations of travellers, shoppers, sports fans and concert goers.
“The tunnel is a municipally owned corporation that contributes financially to the city’s coffers,” Tal says. “It’s a unique structure and has been an important part of life in Windsor for almost a hundred years.”
As a major manufacturing hub, Windsor is accustomed to its fortunes being affected by the vicissitudes of world politics and economics. The city endured some tumultuous times through the twentieth century, but few moments measure up to current events. Pondering this unique time, Tal reveals his gift for understatement: “This is probably the most challenging time to be in charge of an international crossing with the United States.”
In the midst of trying times, vision, discipline and endurance are needed to weather the storm. Having a great team helps:
“ We have so many people working for the tunnel, who make a difference,” Tal says. “We’ve got Dennis who just
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celebrated his forty-second anniversary at the Windsor Tunnel. He is there at 7am every day, working as a traffic attendant in all weather. There is Jim, who has been with us for the past twenty-one years, and is one of the top trivia players in Essex County. And our HR expert, Zuzana, wears a lot of different hats. Our entire team is essential and the reason for our success.”
If this is not quite enough of a challenge, Tal is also Board Chair of the WindsorEssex Chamber of Commerce.
“One of my jobs is to help answer the tough questions people have regarding the border,” he says. “If we have a group coming to Windsor for a conference, or a group needs help figuring out the border logistics, I can reach out to get answers to questions.”
He continues: “Some rules change by the day. For instance, the Snowbird Association needed assistance with the new I-94 form that the American government requires for Canadian snowbirds. I was able to explain the process to help their members.”
In his time away from the Windsor Tunnel, Tal can be found on early mornings at area tennis courts where he and a small group play their version of the game they fondly call “prison rules.”
“I have a unique energy level, I like to be busy,” Tal says. “That’s how I’m wired. My family finds this exhausting at times.”
He adds: “Playing tennis is a great way to start the day. I get some exercise, but even more importantly, I get opinions from the people with whom I play. We need to have sounding boards and to get advice on different things.”
Tal also finds time to co-host a sports podcast with his son Isaac, called The Truth With Tal & Isaac.
“My son and I are huge sports fans,” he says. “We’ve recorded 165 episodes. It’s heavily focused on Detroit sports, but we also talk about hard-hitting issues like the all-time best breakfast cereals and greatest movie villains.”
Another part of Tal’s personal philosophy comes from an assignment his wife, a high school English teacher, gave to one of her classes.
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Windsor’s local McDonald’s franchisee, Jason Trussell (pictured far left, with some of his team) was named one of the Top 2 fundraisers for Ronald McDonald House across Canada for the second year in a row, raising a total of $244,000 for Ronald McDonald House. All year, but especially on McHappy Day, McDonald’s Canada and its local, independent franchisees step up to engage their communities and raise critical funds for families with critically sick and injured children. mcdonalds.com/ca
John Ulicny, a lifelong educator who has spent 34 years with the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board will soon become its ninth Director of Education, Secretary and Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed current Director Emelda Byrne when she retires on August 1, 2026. wecdsb.on.ca
W.E. Care for Kids Foundation has come through in a big way to support the purchases of new equipment at Windsor Regional Hospital. The local children’s charity presented their annual cheque to Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation ($268,628), which will help cover the cost of equipment in the Paediatric Unit, Family Birthing Centre, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Surgery. This year’s funding helped purchase a newborn jaundice meter for the Family Birthing Centre, paediatric ventilators for the NICU, and ultraslim paediatric scopes for the Surgical Unit. wecareforkids.org
Forty years is not simply a measure of time—it is a testament to vision, resilience, and the courage to build something enduring. Ilias Sarikas, Danieka Dupuis-Sarikas and founder Wayne Dupuis represent the spirit of excellence that has defined this remarkable journey. As four decades of achievement are celebrated, the next chapter promises even greater opportunities, growth and legacy. wayneswoodcraft.com
Cars for a Cause and Oneday Dreams has become the leading charity car show in Windsor & Essex County. Co-organizer Paul Sulja says It’s about more than the cars and has become a familiar community event with 200 of the best cars locally and from afar including Toronto, Metro-Detroit, Ohio and Chicago. With the support of the community, the event raised almost $100,000 in the past two years. Saturday, July 25 from noon to 5:00 at the LaSalle Events Centre. Photo by Haley Mai Photography. carsforacause.ca
In April, Knight was bestowed upon Vincent Georgie, Executive Director & Chief Programmer of the Windsor International Film Festival, in the prestigious Order of the Pléiade. This honour comes from the Province of Ontario, in recognition of Vincent’s fearless commitment to the promotion of Francophone films and culture at WIFF, to the benefit of all of Ontario. WIFF 2026 takes place Oct 29th to Nov 8th. Photo by Heike Delmore Photography. windsorfilmfestival.com
Spenser Dionne, a nurse in the clinical teaching unit (CTU) at the Ouellette Campus of Windsor Regional Hospital is this year’s winner of the Lois Fairley Nursing Award, annually presented during nurses week in May by the Fairley family and the Windsor-Essex chapter of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO). loisfairleynursingaward.com
STORY BY MATTHEW ST. AMAND
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY THE CLIPPER ROUND THE WORLD YACHT RACE
THE OLDEST EVIDENCE of a boat constructed by human beings dates back approximately 10,000 years. Some fringe archaeologists believe people sailed in boats as far back as 700,000 years ago. Such facts and imaginings were far from the mind of Windsor resident, Sarah Jane Robinson, as she stood at the helm of a 70-foot ocean racing yacht called Team Power of Seattle Sports, in a very cantankerous stretch of the Pacific Ocean. It was early April and the clipper she steered was more than a thousand miles from land.
“ We were beating into the wind,” Sarah recalls.
This was one of her first stints at the boat’s helm, early in her leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, which she joined in China. Sarah and eighteen other people who comprised the crew were en route to Seattle, Washington. At her side stood an experienced “round-the-worlder”—just in case.
“ We were going into a huge wave,” Sarah continues, “and I felt him grab me by the shoulder, holding me to the back of the helm cage. As we came to the top of that wave, we looked down into the trough, and the guy said ‘Oh sh—!’”
They sur vived the wave, and many others, but it was a harrowing moment, indeed. A snapshot of life onboard a racing clipper.
By the time Sarah stepped onto Team Power of Seattle Sports, she was already a seasoned
ing only her merino base layer on a rare warm and dry day; on deck for a wet and cold watch,
in full gear.
adventurer. Born and raised in Windsor, Sarah has always looked to challenge herself in unique ways, usually through travel.
In 2022, she embarked on a solo drive across North America that spanned ten months. Inspiration for the adventure came after hearing about people living on the road in vans.
“I was driving a 1984 van that was totally built-out inside so I could live in it when I wasn’t driving,” she says. “I am not handy. An uncle helped me do that. It was my first time using power tools.”
Her journey took her through Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana and up into Alberta. By the time she reached the Yukon Territory, her van was in need of repair. Due to the remote location, it took a month for the part to come in. Although Sarah spent more time there than she had first planned, she embraced the adventure and made the most of it, meeting new people and soaking up life in that far-flung locale. From there, Sarah ventured through the Northwest Territories to the Arctic Ocean.
“I cut my driving trip short at ten months because it was getting cold everywhere,” she says. “I proved to myself I could do this. When I got home, I still had some money left. I’d slept in the van for free. I paid for camping three times.”
Sarah came away from the journey with one thought: “I wanted to travel full-time.”
She heard about the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race on a podcast about offshore sailing called On the Wind. One could be forgiven thinking that Sarah had previous sailing experience that was roused by this story on the podcast. She did not.
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is a biennial sailing event. Amateur crews—often with no prior sailing experience—pay a fee to crew one or more legs of a circumnavigation of the earth in eleven yachts owned by Clipper Ventures.
Sarah signed up in 2024.
“I flew to England for training that year,” Sarah explains. “Each crew member has to complete four weeks of training. The first three levels of training are done on ‘old’ race boats, working as a team with the other crew members.”
The training is tough. After all, circumnavigating the earth by sea, or even crewing for one leg of the race, is no easy thing.
“I went back to England in 2025 for levels three and four of my training,” Sarah says. “By that time, we were working with the skipper and first mate—the only two professional sailors—and it was around
then that we started to feel like an actual team.”
Sarah says that being out on the open ocean is not as intimidating as it may seem to non-sailors, though they encountered rough weather and harsh conditions.
“My socks got wet on day-two,” she recalls, “and they still weren’t dry by the end of the race.”
The ocean and the weather never stop, both require tremendous attention, which meant the crew never stopped. They worked on deck in shifts: six hours on, six hours off, and then four hours on, four hours off. They dressed for the weather, which was often clear. When it rained or winds doused them with ocean spray, the crew wore bright yellow, waterproof, foul weather gear. They also wore thin, inflatable life jackets at all times.
One of the many surprises Sarah encountered onboard was how much she enjoyed the food.
“It was really good!” she says. “Crew members rotated doing the cooking. Every eight days we were each in charge of making the food for twenty-four hours. We baked fresh bread every night for breakfast. I was on ‘the cold leg’ of the race, so meals involved a lot of soup and wraps, bangers and mash. Good meals were a priority because when you’ve been on deck for hours, cold and wet and miserable, it really boosts morale coming below deck for a good hot meal.”
The clipper is equipped with two bathrooms, but there is no shower. The crew dressed in layers and changed their clothes once a week.
“You’d hear people, excited, saying: ‘I get clean clothes today!’” Sarah recalls.
“This kind of sailing isn’t for everyone,” she says. “The boat was built for speed, not comfort. It’s not insulated. It’s cold and damp, but nobody complained about that. I was surprised how much I enjoyed being part of the team. I never did team sports when I was younger. When I signed up I thought the hardest part would be being on a boat with so many people. That wasn’t the case. I made some great friends.”
As it turned out, Sarah also crewed the winning boat—Team Power of Seattle Sports won 2025/26 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
“I loved it, everyone on the boat was so different,” Sarah says, “but we all got along. Everyone really enjoyed the experience.”
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STORY BY JEN BRIGNALL-STRONG / PHOTOGRAPHY BY SYX LANGEMANN
CRISSI COCHRANE is embracing the intensity of her zodiac sign. With its stormy soundscapes, vivid natural imagery and emotionally-charged lyrics, Cochrane’s latest EP Fire Sign isn’t just a new release; it’s an artistic and personal reckoning for the Windsor-based musician, exploring passion in its many forms; from romantic longing to betrayal, resilience, and maternal love.
And while Cochrane has been making music professionally for over 16 years, she admits this project is the first to frighten her, albeit in all the best ways.
“There’s a lot of passion and intensity and boldness on this record. So much so that it’s my first time ever having pre-release anxiety,” says Cochrane. “It’s been a really interesting rollercoaster, and I feel like it’s a good sign. It means I’m creating something that feels really meaningful and powerful.”
“I think if you’re not a little scared, then, you know, maybe you’re in your comfort zone still. So it felt like a good artistic experience to be making art that scares me,” she adds.
Cochrane says that although she’s not particularly knowledgeable on the zodiac, the fiercely unfiltered traits her Aries birth sign is known for are very much aligned with the album’s themes and where she is at this particular point in her life, leaning into the emotional courage of her 30s as the mother of two young girls.
“ When I was younger, I felt a lot more docile and willing to go with the flow,” she shares. “But now, I feel that urgency of needing to reclaim my soul life. Being able to make this record was an important way for me to reconnect with myself as an artist and kind of bring my life more into balance.”
about and make sure that all of the production serves that song. And so I think this EP is my most art forward record.”
Cochrane says she and Rideout-Arkell made many intentional choices to enhance the emotional power and storytelling of the songs, evoking a visceral reaction that gets under the listener’s skin. She also points to artistic decisions she might not have otherwise made without his encouragement.
“The fact that he chose to keep parts of a take where I was breaking down singing ‘Little Dove’ adds such a dimension of authentic love and power,” she says. “It was a recording that I was trying to technically execute as perfectly as possible and he said, “No, let them hear you break a little; we want them to hear your heart. It’s so much more powerful that way.”
Fire Sign features five songs that move from wistful connection to controlled chaos, heartbreak, and ultimately devotion, closing with “Little Dove,” a moving tribute to motherhood and the enduring love that fuels every fight to grow and survive.
The album feels both deeply personal and universally resonant, which Cochrane attributes to her collaboration with local producer Adam Rideout-Arkell, whom she previously worked with on her 2014 record, Little Sway.
“It’s been amazing going back to him because we’ve created something really beautiful together, something deeply considered,” she says. “He likes to get to the heart of what the songs are really
It felt almost serendipitous for the pair to reunite, reflects Cochrane. The two ran into each other at a wedding just as she had nearly abandoned the idea of making an EP altogether, considering a shift toward writing a book of poetry as the realities of creating music felt increasingly out of reach with the demands of everyday life.
That changed when she reconnected with Rideout-Arkell and realized, almost unbelievably, that he lived just a few blocks away from her. So close, in fact, that she had been walking past his house multiple times a day while taking her daughter to school.
With the convenient geography and complementary schedules, the two were able to devise a plan to bring Fire Sign to life.
“As soon as my husband got off work at one o’clock, I’d be out the door and at Adam’s house at 1:05. And then I’d pick up my daughter from school at 2:55. So in that little window, once a week, we made this record.”
The question of whether the project felt cathartic is woven into the very fabric of Fire Sign, though Cochrane says its emotional clarity didn’t arrive in a straight line.
Written over several years and sequenced out of chronology, the EP moves through shifting emotional terrain, something reflected in its recurring natural imagery; an artistic choice that wasn’t entirely conscious.
Cochrane says growing up in rural Nova Scotia instilled in her a deep connection to nature, one that continues to ground her today.
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I feel so attached to my little corner of land and I get so much peace just from stepping outside,” she explains. “Even though I’m in downtown Windsor, and there are buses and noises, I still have my tree and my plants, and there are so many lessons that it’s like a reset every time I walk outside.”
That connection seeps most vividly into the track “Black Wasp” where observing the cycles of growth, resilience, and fragility in her garden becomes a mirror for her own life; an ongoing process of tending, letting go, and learning what thrives with care and what endures despite it.
“That song is me taking a look around and seeing the symmetry between that and different aspects of my life, especially in my 30s.”
That reflection doesn’t exist in isolation, says Cochrane. It expands outward through the many artists who helped shape the record, including over a dozen collaborators that weaved together different perspectives. The result is a layered sound, with delicate string arrangements in “Am I Falling in Love” and “Little Dove” adding softness and depth, while the whisper track mix in “Her Name” conjures bittersweet, raw emotion.
“I choose people who I know are going to be able to understand what the songs are trying to say,” says Cochrane. “I could never create anything like this on my own. It comes from having so many other people that are very good at receiving what the songs are about and translating them into this medium.”
So what does Cochrane hope listeners of Fire Sign will connect with most?
“There are so many different vignettes on the record; it’s a whole journey through a spectrum of emotions that I think are quite universal, but I think what I’m ultimately trying to do with music is to give people a song that sits with them in that place where they feel alone so that they have a way of deeply feeling that feeling,” she reflects. “Giving ourselves that permission is so liberating.”
Fire Sign is streaming now on all digital platforms, but for those who prefer a physical copy, CDs are available to purchase online at crissicochrane.com or at Dr. Disc in downtown Windsor. A crowdfunding campaign for a vinyl pressing of the record is also on now at diggersfactory.com. For
DR. MICHAEL DIGIOVANNI, the newest physician at Walker Family Health, is now accepting patients. After travelling around the world to study medicine, he has returned to Windsor to share his knowledge and care. Raised in Kingsville, Dr. DiGiovanni attended high school at Cardinal Carter before completing a Biomedical Sciences degree at the University of Waterloo. He chose to do med school in Anguilla—an island in the Eastern Caribbean—to study at the St. James School of Medicine where he learned about a new culture as well as medicine.
He decided to become a family doctor because “Family medicine allows a doctor to take care of not only the patient but their family and community which was very appealing to me,” Dr. DiGiovanni said. So, he moved back to North America where he completed his Family Medicine Residency at Southern Illinois University. Dr. DiGiovanni then worked in Brown City and Lapeer, Michigan as a family physician for the past four years.
In 2026, Dr. DiGiovanni returned to Windsor where he joined Walker Family Health alongside Dr. DiBartolomeo. He wanted to help fill the openings for medical doctors as well as move back to his hometown. “I wanted to be close to my family to allow my children to experience a true community,” Dr. DiGiovanni said. The two most important things to him are being a family doctor and being a family man. Dr. DiGiovanni has four children whom he loves to spend time with. Both he and his wife were raised to celebrate their heritage and learn about other cultures; Dr. DiGiovanni embraces this community mindset in both his homelife and his practice.
Since family and medicine are deeply connected, Dr. DiGiovanni uses a whole-person approach to healthcare. This method looks at the patient as a full system that includes any external factors—such as family dynamics and socioeconomic status—rather than just focusing on an isolated symptom. In doing so, he effectively treats long-term problems. Dr. DiGiovanni focuses on chronic conditions, primarily diabetes and hypertension. He also specializes in office-based procedures such as joint injections. Walker Family Health’s clinic was newly built in 2023, has
the most up-to-date equipment, and emphasizes patient-based care. Dr. DiGiovanni fits right in with this environment as he puts his patients first by educating them about preventive measures and extended health strategies to prioritize all-around wellbeing.
Dr. DiGiovanni ensures that his patients are happy while simultaneously creating a friendly work environment. According to Hailey, Practice Manager at Walker Family Health, Dr. DiGiovanni has “recently joined the clinic and has already made an incredible impact— we’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the community. He takes the time to truly get to know each patient, is down to earth, and shows a genuine commitment to providing outstanding care.”
Dr. DiGiovanni travelled around the world and returned to Windsor all so he could provide care to you and your family. If you or someone you know needs a family physician who prioritizes holistic and effective long-term approaches, apply to be a patient before spots fill up! You can call 519-258-4293, email the office (info@dbtfamilyhealth.com), or walk-in to the clinic located at 2425 Tecumseh Road E, Suite 210. Walker Family Health is open from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday and on Friday until 12:00 pm.
Above: View of Ouellette and Sandwich (Riverside), circa 1908, facing south from the deck of a Detroit–Belle Isle–Windsor Ferry Company steamer. Things to note: open air electric trolley, street life, sign promoting Corby’s Whisky to Detroiters, commercial activity along “Ferry Hill” enticing visitors from the United to States visiting “Canada” and banner announcing “Windsor Races Today.” Below (2016): A radically altered backdrop; not one building from the 1908 photo survived the wrecking ball. Images from Walkerville Publishing, authors of “A River Runs Between Us- The Unique Shared History of Detroit and Windsor”.
STORY BY MICHAEL SEGUIN
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY STACEY ROBERT-TOBIN
STACEY ROBERT-TOBIN has an impressive resume. She’s a Professor at St. Clair College who specializes in criminal and civil law, social justice, sociology and psychology. Prior to this, she had a career in law enforcement as a CBSA officer and Firearms Instructor. She’s also a published author, speaker, and entrepreneur.
Though when pressed, Stacey primarily identifies as a mother.
However, this particular path proved a slightly difficult one for her to first embark upon. Years ago, she and her husband Ryan struggled with infertility.
And while she is now the mother to two amazing children, these trials inspired her to found Fertility Friends—an organization which supports other families suffering from the same challenge.
“I started the group in 2017 while struggling to conceive,” Stacey recalls. “My husband and I had gone through extensive testing, but all the results came back normal. They diagnosed us as having unexplained infertility.”
Stacey and Ryan spent the next few years undergoing further treatment, trying to determine the cause of their infertility.
“I became isolated,” Stacey explains. “Which is strange, because I’m a very social person. I love meeting new people and being out in the community engaging with others. I just felt like a piece of a puzzle that didn’t fit. All my friends were starting their own families, but we were lagging behind.”
While it is true that infertility affects all families, it can be particularly devastating for women.
“ Women specifically feel the added pressure,” Stacey states. “That often has to do with societal expectations. There is also a
common misconception that when people are unable to conceive, then it primarily has to do with the female partner. That level of responsibility can be debilitating. It can even lead to suicidal ideation for some.”
Stacey then went online to try and find support. But to her surprise, she discovered that the resources were somewhat limited.
“There was nothing available for us,” Stacey explains. “Nothing local, at any rate. I decided that if I was feeling this way, then maybe I could start my own group and fill a need for others.”
Stacey founded Fertility Friends shortly thereafter. This was grassroots, from-theground up effort. She recruited her first ever members by trawling through message boards on doctor’s websites, leaving comments inviting people to join her organization.
From there, Fertility Friends has continued to expand. It now serves as a warm, supportive meeting place where those suffering from childbirth issues can gather, vent, and feel lifted up during such troubled times. As well, they hoard a substantial amount of knowledge and medical information, even recommending physicians or clinics who might help.
It currently supports nearly 900 families, including those beyond Windsor and Essex County.
“I’ve met some amazing people through our group,” Stacey explains. “We’ve definitely had babies born under our watch. Including my own! Looking back, it was a very healthy and positive distraction for me, which helped take the focus off my own grief. Pouring your time and energy into other people is a great way of redirecting all those emotions that can often curdle into self-loathing.”
Though sometimes, all someone truly needs is a sympathetic, understanding ear.
“In my lowest times, when I was experiencing the true depths of grief and loss, I wanted to feel supported by others,” Stacey explains. “But sometimes as citizens of the world, we have a tendency to want to fix everyone’s problems. We’re always looking for the right words to say. So, we often have people giving their unsolicited feedback.”
This, Stacey goes on, can take on many uncomfortable forms.
“They might wheel out the usual reassurances,” Stacey states. “‘Just go on vacation!’ ‘Just relax!’ ‘Or leave it up to God!’ But these are some of the worst things that you can say. A lot of people have approached me with similar stories over the years. That
they have friends or family who are experiencing infertility and aren’t sure how to comfort them. My advice to them is always the same. Just tell your loved ones: ‘I’m so sorry you’re going through this and I’m here if you need anything.’ It’s the perfect sentence!”
This is especially true for those experiencing infertility issues.
“They’ve already done the research,” Stacey explains. “They’ve already read the books. While there’s a time and a place for positivity, we need to be careful not to devolve into toxic positivity. You never want to be the Well At Least person.”
That said, aside from the obvious success stories, Fertility Friends has also worked wonders for the mental health of those involved.
“The biggest win that has come out of this group is the profound sense of family it nourishes,” Stacey states. “The profound sense of support. It’s really hard to explain to somebody what infertility feels like. It’s grief and loss, but grief and loss for something that hasn’t happened. This can be intensified for failed IVF treatments or miscarriages. The risk of depression and clinical anxiety is high. Not to mention the shame and the low self-esteem or the relationship strain. But this group in particular has been a haven for us. We’re our own biggest success stories. Having the guts to step out of our comfort zone and seek help is a huge accomplishment.”
Stacey has been well-recognized for her efforts. She recently won the Queen Elizabeth II Medal for Good Citizenship – the second highest civilian honour in Ontario.
Two other Windsorites—Sam Sinjari and Dean Paul La Bute—also won the award for their own community-focused efforts.
When asked what encouragement she would offer to those thinking of enrolling into the group, Stacey stresses that everyone is welcome to show up in whatever way they can.
“If anyone is looking for support or feeling lonely and isolated, then feel free to reach out to Fertility Friends,” Stacey explains. “You can find us in the Facebook group of the same name. You can be involved as much or as little as you’d like. You can simply observe or ask questions. Or you can start attending meetings right away. It’s all about what you need in that moment. You’re always welcome.”
More information about Fertility Friends is
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NESTLED ALONG the Detroit River, the Windsor Sculpture Park offers visitors the opportunity to experience contemporary art while enjoying stunning waterfront views. The outdoor gallery, open year-round and free to the public, features more than 30 large-scale sculptures by internationally acclaimed artists. The Windsor Sculpture Park was made possible through the generosity of Louis and Joan Odette and the P & L Odette Foundation, whose vision helped transform the city’s riverfront into a vibrant artistic destination. Stretching between the Ambassador Bridge and Festival Plaza, the space is one of the city’s most distinctive cultural attractions, often described as Windsor’s “Museum Without Walls”. The collection continues to grow, reflecting the commitment to public art and its belief that it should be accessible to everyone. Here are eight of the pieces on display.
The sculpture was created by British sculptor Edwina Sandys, granddaughter of Winston Churchill. Made of painted steel, the artwork depicts a feminine hand holding the bitten apple at the pivotal moment in the biblical story, just after Eve has taken a bite from the fruit of knowledge. Constructed from three steel planes, the sculpture creates ever-changing patterns of light and shadow, inviting viewers to experience it from multiple perspectives.
Representing a family of African elephants, the creation of Canadian sculptor Derrick Stephan Hudson highlights themes of strength, protection and maternal care, with the large female elephant standing guard over her young. With a height of three meters and a weight comparable to that of 80 people or six cars, the monumental mother elephant ranks among the largest bronze elephants in the world.
This bronze sculpture by Canadian artist Joe Rosenthal highlights the strength and physical presence of the human figure. With its solid, rounded shapes, the artist aims to express a sense of inner strength and stability, often described as “enduring universal toughness.” Instead of portraying the human body as fragile, the piece presents it as grounded and capable of withstanding both physical and emotional challenges.
The large painted steel sculpture depicts a formation of birds rendered in abstract geometric shapes, capturing a sense of movement and collective flight. The Canadian artist Gerald Gladstone wanted to reflect a sense of interdependence, suggesting that humanity is both a small and essential part of a greater natural system.
The work, made of granite, bronze and stainless steel, features arms gently releasing two butterflies into the air. Commissioned by the Brain Injury Association of Windsor & Essex County, the piece serves as a tribute to individuals affected by brain injuries. The creation of Canadian artist Jack Byng draws a symbolic parallel between recovery and transformation, using the butterfly as a metaphor for resilience and personal rebirth.
The bronze piece, designed by Canadian sculptor Bruce Watson, explores fluid forms and shifting shapes. The artist invites viewers to walk around it and form their own interpretations. Rather than imposing a fixed meaning, Watson emphasizes the open-ended nature of perception, allowing the work to speak for itself and evolve through the person’s experience.
Billy Goat Spring Lublin Goat Fountain (2008)
The sculpture is inspired by a fountain located in Lublin, Poland, Windsor’s twin city. The artwork, made by Polish artist Leszek Rymczuk, was given as a gift to mark the centenary of the Polish community in Windsor. Featuring a bronze playful billy goat from Lublin’s coat of arms, it symbolizes cultural exchange and friendship between the two cities, with bilingual inscriptions that reinforce its commemorative and cross-cultural significance.
Tower Song (1997)
Standing over two meters tall, the aluminum work references life cycles found in nature—plant, mineral and animal—suggesting endless progression. The creator, Canadian sculptor Ted Bieler, is known for his interest in abstract forms inspired by ancient civilizations, particularly Mayan and Incan monuments. In this piece, he made freehand-like linear shapes that spiral within a cruciform obelisk, evoking the idea of continuous transformation. WLM
WINDSOR ACTOR MAKES HIS WAY FROM THE WALKERVILLE COLLEGIATE STAGE TO THE WARNER BROTHERS LOT IN LOS ANGELES
It looked like the worst day
of a young man’s life: whisked into a hospital emergency room upon a gurney, moaning in pain, bloodied head and neck ensconced within a head immobilizer and neck brace, after suffering blunt force trauma from a fireworks explosion. It was bad—except, it all took place on the set of the hit TV show The Pitt.
The man on the gurney was Windsor actor Shane Devon Nelson, and all things considered, he was excited to be there in this career-building role. It was a whirlwind experience.
“The episode was filmed in November,” Shane explains. “I was in L.A. for two weeks and on set at the Warner Brothers studio lot for four days. They had to create an entire cast of my head for a prosthetic wig for my character’s injury.”
Shane continues: “The entire set is in the same warehouse, linked by branching hallways. I felt like I teleported through the television and was on set with all these characters I love!”
Unlike many other TV shows and movies, The Pitt is filmed in chronological order because of the prosthetics used to simulate wounds on the injured characters. There are also actual ER doctors on set to advise the injured characters about their breathing or moaning.
“The cast and crew were super friendly,” Shane says. “After shooting, I went up to Noah Wyle and said ‘This has been a dream come true. I used to watch you on ER with my mom back when I was a kid and it was one of those shows that made me want to be on TV one day…’”
It was a long way from King Edward Public School and Walkerville Collegiate Institute. Shane was born and raised in Windsor. His father, Terry, is a retired auto worker who came from Amherstburg, and his mother, Cathy, is a freelance writer who originated from Niagara Falls, New York.
“ “ I had a lot of energy as a kid and Walkerville nurtured that energy. What I found there was the seriousness of studying theatre—reading plays, exploring characters and their backgrounds, and losing myself in a role.
How did Shane get from the stage of Walkerville Collegiate to the Warner Brothers lot in Los Angeles?
“I entered talent shows when I was a kid,” he says. “I was part of the school choir and I enjoyed public speaking. In grade school, I was part of a staged reading of Peter and the Wolf, touring the county with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra. I read from the story in between musical selections. We performed in front of hundreds of kids. That’s where I fell in love with being on stage.”
He goes on: “I had a lot of energy, as a kid, and Walkerville nurtured that energy. What I found there was the seriousness of studying theatre—reading plays, exploring characters and their backgrounds, and losing myself in a role.”
Shane didn’t suffer from nerves when performing because he understood that, onstage, he played a character and he had the protection of another, fictional personality protecting his own.
“My mom also encouraged me to audition for musicals,” he continues. “Following one audition, the Walkerville musical director, Ms. Maynard, said: ‘We should get you into the Vocal program!’ I asked when I could audition for that and she said: ‘You just did!’”
One of the highlights of Shane’s high school years was participating in the Sears Ontario Drama Festival (now the NTS DramaFest), where students wrote and performed their own material. Past alumni who participated in this festival include Keanu Reeves, Rachel McAdams, Margot Kidder and David Cronenberg, among others. This was one of the first occasions where Shane composed work for the stage and witnessed firsthand an audience’s response to his writing.
Following graduation from Walkerville Collegiate, Shane received a half-tuition scholarship to Wayne State University where he studied Fine Arts and Theatre Acting.
“ Wayne State did not only have shows every semester,” Shane says, “but they made students work backstage once a year, for experience. We had to sign up for costume shop, set building, or as stage manager—all in order to get the full experience.”
He continues: “I acted in SubUrbia by Eric Bogosian and played Jerry in the classic Edward Albee play, Zoo Story. There are only two characters in Zoo Story. My character was insane and had a five-page rambling monologue about a neighbour’s dog with whom he had a rivalry. The role really pushed my ability at a young age.”
In June 2016, after earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Wayne State, Shane was
part of a study-abroad program at the prestigious Moscow Art Theatre in Russia.
“It was a unique program—only three universities in North America participated: Wayne State, the University of Windsor and a school in Moscow, Idaho. It was among the most formative training I had undergone, walking the halls where Chekhov and Stanislavski once walked.” Anton Chekhov being one of the most revered playwrights and short story writers in world literature, and Konstantin Stanislavski, whose method for actors was sublimated by Lee Strasberg into “method acting” used by such notable actors as Marlon Brando, Julie Harris, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Ellen Burstyn, Daniel Day-Lewis and Marilyn Monroe.
“ We had acting classes five days a week,” Shane continues. “We took ballet classes, worked on Russian Movement, which is like acrobatics, balancing your weight with partners, lifting people. We took history classes. And we saw shows. In thirty days, we saw twenty-five shows.”
It was a profound experience. Unfortunately, the program was discontinued soon after.
“After I graduated from Wayne State, I signed with a Talent Shop,” Shane explains. “They got me auditions for Comedy Central’s Detroiters, Mayor of Kingstown, and Chicago Fire, and I landed roles in each of these.”
Last summer, Shane also booked roles on Murdoch Mysteries and Sheriff Country.
Each acting job is a personal and professional milestone, and there are plenty on the horizon.
“I will be appearing in the TV show The Westies this July,” Shane says. “It’s about the Irish mob in Hell’s Kitchen, New York in the 1970s, starring J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver. My role, originally, was supposed to be in one episode, but they liked my work and found ways to get me into six episodes of the eight-episode season.”
As Shane continues working to hone his acting skills, he has also continued writing, and was named this year’s winner of the annual Windsor Essex Playwriting contest through Windsor’s Shadowbox Theatre.
“My play is called The Pet, and will be performed at Shadowbox in October,” Shane says. “I won’t be in it, but I’ll certainly be in the audience.”
Follow developments in Shane’s acting career via his Facebook page: www.facebook. com/shane.nelson.376258.
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Ingredients:
•1 TBS avocado oil
•1 small onion finely chopped
•12-14 peeled and de-veined shrimp
•3 cloves crushed garlic
•1 tsp onion powder
•5 TBS Ajvar (roasted red pepper spread)
•1 TBS tomato paste
•1.5 cups heavy cream (can substitute half and half)
•Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions:
Over low-medium heat add oil to pan. Add onions and fry slowly until almost caramelized. Stir in 3 cloves of crushed garlic. Cook for another 3 minutes. Add 1 TBS tomato paste and cook for about 5 minutes. Add onion powder and continue cooking.
The secret is to slowly cook the onions with all the ingredients until they become creamy in texture. If onions dry up, add small amount of water each time. This can be repeated until desired consistency is achieved.
Dr. Sonja Grbevski has 30 years of experience in the Health Care System, both in community and hospital settings. Dr. Grbevski has her doctorate in Counsellor Education, with cognates in Rehabilitation Counselling and Educational Psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Sonja is currently the Executive Director at Brentwood Recovery Home in Windsor, Ontario. She has been with the organization since May 2025.
Often times Dr. Grbevski has various “meze” appetizers before dinner. Wanting to create something unique and tasty, her husband, Peco, came up with a twist to traditional shrimp by adding “Ajvar”, a pepper spread, to the appetizer. For those who want to make this into an actual dinner, mix with your favourite pasta.
When onions become almost creamy add 5 TBS of Ajvar. Cook until Ajvar is well incorporated and the mixture has a pasty consistency. Add 1.5 cups of heavy cream and stir. Cook on low heat for an additional 5 minutes to reduce until it achieves a smooth texture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat as you prepare the shrimp.
Add shrimp to boiling water and let boil for no longer than 1 minute. Strain shrimp from water and add to sauce. Turn heat on low and stir shrimp until they are covered in sauce. Keep on low heat for another minute or two and you are done. Sprinkle parsley flakes on top.
The shrimp can be enjoyed as an appetizer with garlic bread or if you are a shrimp lover like me, you can make a meal out of it. Enjoy!
STORY BY SERAFINA PIASENTIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANITA LIVIERO
IS TIME PASSING you by quicker than you can document it? It is human nature to want a beautiful moment to last longer; so, we try to capture it through photos, videos, journal entries, postcards, or travel articles like the one you are currently reading. This desire to archive life is normal; in fact, it is a very old practice. The ancient Egyptians were some of earth’s earliest archivists, populating the world from 3150 BC to 31 BC. They carved hieroglyphs into stone monuments and temples, painted colourful symbols onto papyrus using reed pens and ink, and they did such a good job that these records still exist today for you to see. If you feel like your time (or your allotted vacation time) is dwindling, escape to Egypt and travel back in time to make and record some unforgettable memories.
Luxor is a must-see city cleaved in half by the Nile River. It is known as the world’s greatest open-air museum due to its numerous temples on both halves. The first half is on the East Bank and is known as the City of the Living. The ancient Egyptians chose to build their palaces and places of worship here because the sun rises in the East. Here you will find the Karnak Temple which is dedicated to Aun-Ra. It is one of the more colourful temples and is steeped in history. For example, there is a stone tablet that shows a hieroglyphic counting system. The Karnak temple is connected to the Luxor Temple by the Avenue of Sphinxes, which is a 2.7-kilometer-long processional road lined with stone sphinxes with human or ram heads. Though they are smaller than the Great Sphinx in Cairo, they are just as impressive a sight. During an ancient ceremony, called the Opet Festival, priests would carry statues of their deities between the two temples to celebrate s
the divine and ask for blessings. This Avenue was eventually buried under sand, but after decades of excavation, it opened to the public in 2021.
On the other side is the West Bank or the City of the Dead. Here, where the sun sets, the pharaohs built their burial temples and tombs, such as the Valley of the Kings. This location served as the final resting place for nobles, containing over 60 underground tombs deep beneath the limestone Theban Hills. Since these alcoves do not see the sun, the hieroglyphs are well-preserved, flaunting vibrant colours. Of course, this is in sharp contrast to the gloomy lighting, chilly atmosphere and the mummified remains of pharaohs. If you don’t get squeamish or claustrophobic, it is worth descending into King Tutankhamun’s tomb to see his mummy. Be advised that a standard admission ticket will grant you access to three open tombs, but to see King Tut and other famous pharaohs, you must purchase an additional ticket. Make sure to also visit the Temple of Hatshepsut. Queen Hatshepsut was one of Egypt’s most successful female Pharaohs. However, when she died, there was an attempt to erase her from the archives by destroying her statues. Despite this injustice, the obelisk built in her honour remains taller than all other pillars still standing in Egypt, ensuring that her memory lives on despite the ruthless passage of time. The city of Luxor’s hieroglyphics and temples serve as an important reminder to remember history and to record your own. If you are looking to create those bucket-list memories, take a leisurely cruise along the Nile River or soar above the West Bank in a hot-air balloon for a sweeping view of the Valley of the Kings. It is recommended to book the sunrise hot-air balloon tour. Even though you must wake up at 3 am, it is worth it to see the sun rising from your vantage point above the horizon. You will also get to see the balloons inflate.
and memorabilia to remind you of your time in Egypt; postcards are a cheap souvenir which you can scrapbook to create your own personal archive of your travels.
If it is a certain feeling that you are chasing, consider an ATV excursion into the desert to visit the Bedouin tribe. Not only will you get that adrenaline rush from the dune buggy ride, but you will also experience a culture shock when learning about the tribe who live in the desert. The word “Bedouin” derives from the Arabic word, “badawi,” which means “desert-dwellers.” They are a nomadic tribe that once spanned the deserts of the Middle East. Most have now settled, and there is a Bedouin village near Hurghada where you can spend some time in. Tours to the village often include a traditional tea, camel rides and starlit dinners. This is a great way to experience a new culture, learn how to survive in the desert, and make some new friends.
After a lot of time spent exploring the history and archaeology of Egypt, you will probably be ready to unwind. Magawish Island, five kilometres off the coast of Hurghada, is a paradise of turquoise waters and over 800 metres of white sand beaches. Enjoy the family-friendly resorts, waterparks and restaurants. It is a place to relax and spend your time leisurely. But when you begin itching to make another exciting memory, there are world-class coral reefs and a pristine marine sanctuary with over 200 fish species for you to explore. Snorkelling and glass-bottomed boats are both popular activities on the island and will surely be one of the highlights of your trip.
When navigating Egypt’s beauty and charm, always make sure to do your research. It is advised to not drink the water or any foods that are washed in water. Despite that, Egyptian cuisine is delicious; just make sure you choose a place with good reviews.
Further immerse yourself in Egyptian culture by visiting Hurghada, the fishing village turned resort town. Located on the Red Sea coast, this city combines history with luxury. It is the perfect place if you are looking for a beach vacation but also want to visit archaeological sites. Split your time between shopping and exploring. The bazaars of el Dahar and Sekalla High Street are a gold mine for tea, spices and other local goods. Make sure to prepare yourself for bargaining! If you’re looking for more international brands, the New Marina is the place to go. Purchase trinkets
A visa is required for Canadian citizens, and it is recommended to rent private tours to get around the country. Driving in Egypt is dangerous. Though it is essential to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the roads through Cairo are composed of multiple unmarked lanes that vehicles and pedestrians zigzag through without warning. But that’s life, after all—an unmarked path that humans seek to mark with photos, hieroglyphs, statues, books. Learning to navigate the archives and the roads of Egypt will teach you a lot about embracing the time you have instead of letting precious moments fall away like grains of sand.
Windsor-Essex faces a rising volume of lung cancer cases. To keep our patients close to their families, Windsor Regional Hospital must expand our thoracic surgery program today.
Top-tier surgeons require top-tier tools. Today’s best specialists train exclusively on robotic systems and will not practice at a hospital without them. Investing in a second Da Vinci robot isn’t about expansion – it is about survival. It is the exact tool we need to recruit additional specialists and keep healthcare local.
For your neighbours, robotic surgery means tiny incisions, less pain and a much faster return home to their loved ones.
Your gift to Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation will fund the second Da Vinci robot, bring world-class specialists to our region and protect local families.
