Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county Wednesday. Check out the gallery.
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch launched the Sole Focus Project on Feb. 15, 2017 at the WFCU Centre in Windsor. The campaign seeks to raise $500,000 over the next three years in support of mental health awareness, education and training. Liz Farano, vice-president of the Douglas Marketing Group whose company created the campaign, shows off her blue soles during the event.
Windsor police Chief Al Frederick speaks during the event.
Sole Focus Project campaign ambassadors Jasmine Jasey, left, and Noelle Montcalm are shown during the event.
University of Windsor engineering student Joshua Jaekel has designed a wearable smart device that uses acoustic waves and sensors to detect objects.
University of Windsor engineering student Joshua Jaekel, left, is shown with professor Jalal Ahamed at the school on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Jaekel has designed a wearable smart device that uses acoustic waves and sensors to detect objects.
Members University of Windsor Native Student Alliance are holding “Sleepy in the TiiPii” fundraising event that began Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at the campus. Participants will sleep in the TiiPii overnight at the campus community garden while collecting pledges. Money raised will be used for the group’s projects on campus. Jessica Chenier from the group exits the TiiPii during the event.
Members University of Windsor Native Student Alliance are holding “Sleepy in the TiiPii” fundraising event that began Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at the campus. Participants will sleep in the TiiPii overnight at the campus community garden while collecting pledges. Money raised will be used for the group’s projects on campus. Christina Stonefish, left, Danielle Leduc, Kathryn Pasquach and Eric Hill enjoy some traditional corn soup and fry bread inside the TiiPii during the event.
The Thomas Canning Company is seen in Maidstone on Feb. 15, 2017.
Andrew Walters signs a message board outside Comerica Park during a public visitation for Detroit Red Wings and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Feb. 15, 2017.
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Visitors pass the Fox Theatre during a public visitation for Detroit Red Wings and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch in Detroit on Feb. 15, 2017.
Lenette Williams carries flowers on her way to the public visitation for Mike Ilitch at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.
A public visitation for Detroit Red Wind and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch was held at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Feb. 15, 2017.
Ron Slowinski holds a booklet during a public visitation for Detroit Red Wings and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Feb. 15, 2017.
Tom Wilson, president & CEO, Olympia Entertainment, speaks with the media at the City Theater during a public visitation for Detroit Red Wind and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
Clarence Wood signs a message board outside Comerica Park during a public visitation for Detroit Red Wind and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
Tom Wilson, president & CEO, Olympia Entertainment, speaks with the media at the City Theater during a public visitation for Detroit Red Wind and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
Visitors pass the Fox Theatre during a public visitation for Detroit Red Wind and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch in Detroit on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
David Musyj, president and CEO of Windsor Regional Hospital, introduces the new Run for Windsor at the site of the future urgent care facility in Windsor on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
David Musyj, president and CEO of Windsor Regional Hospital, Dr. Aleem Khan and councillor Fred Francis introduce the new Run for Windsor at the site of the future urgent care facility in Windsor on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
David Musyj, president and CEO of Windsor Regional Hospital, introduces the new Run for Windsor at the site of the future urgent care facility in Windsor on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare officials Janice Kaffer, right, president and CEO, and Bill Marra, VP external affairs, appear at Essex County council on Feb. 15, 2017.
Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos moves into the warden’s chair beside CAO Brian Gregg at Essex County Council Regular Meeting at Essex County Civic Centre February 15, 2017.
Essex Mayor Ron McDermott, left, speaks with County CAO Brian Gregg prior to Essex County Council Regular Meeting at Essex County Civic Centre February 15, 2017.
Joe Bachetti, Deputy Mayor of Tecumseh listens to delegation of Janice Kaffer and Bill Marra of Hotel-Dieu Grace Healtcare who briefed County Council on recent mental health planning February 15, 2017.
LaSalle Deputy Mayor Marc Bondy, left, and Essex Mayor Ron McDermott at Essex County Council Regular Meeting at Essex County Civic Centre February 15, 2017.
Joe Bachetti, Deputy Mayor of Tecumseh makes a point during discussions on mental health initiatives and delegation of Janice Kaffer and Bill Marra of Hotel-Dieu Grace Healtcare February 15, 2017.
Leamington Deputy Mayor Hilda MacDonald at Essex County Council Regular Meeting at Essex County Civic Centre February 15, 2017.
Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara, left, makes a point during discussions on mental health initiatives at Essex County Council Regular Meeting at Essex County Civic Centre February 15, 2017. Tecumseh Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti, right, listens.
Essex Deputy Mayor Gord Queen listens to delegation at Essex County Council Regular Meeting at Essex County Civic Centre February 15, 2017.
Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara, left, speaks with Janice Kaffer, right, president and CEO and Bill Marra, VP external affairs of Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare at County Council February 15, 2017.
