Abby, Charlotte and mom Brianne Gouin learn about composting from volunteer Joanne Pelat. Tree planting, birdhouse building and more came to the Bryerswood Youth Camp last weekend. Earth Day events were held as part of a busy weekend at the youth camp, with four hours of environmentally-friendly activities being held last Saturday. In addition to planting trees and building birdhouses, people who turned out had the opportunity to take and plant seeds, bring out their batterie

Stella Maris Catholic Elementary School donated $2,000 to the Windsor-Essex chapter of Autism Ontario April 23. The funds were raised during a special spirit week, where various special themes occurred each day. The students on the autism spectrum and their educational assistants split into two groups for the photos. Stella Maris helps Autism Ontari Stella Maris helps Autism Ontario

Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy (front row, centre) and a group of volunteers gathered at the McGregor Community Centre last Saturday for a free book giveaway. Over 900 readers are estimated to have attended. Over 900 avid readers of all ages came to McGregor last Saturday morning to get stocked up on books. There were boxes and bags to carry them in, and according to organizers an estimated 10,000 volumes ranging from adult fiction and non-fiction, to, mystery, children’s, sports,