Globe Report Card gives UWindsor C+ By Natasha Marar News Editor October 24, 2007 Despite receiving some favourable grades, the University of Windsor ranked poorly overall in the Globe and Mail’s annual University Report Card published last week.
Clayton Smith, vice-provost, students and registrar, believes the survey is not representative of a student’s actual university experience at Windsor.
“To draw conclusions from a survey like this is particular difficult because it’s not a scientific survey…it’s not based on random samples,” said Smith, who added, “Although, it is a good snap shot.” >> | Ontario's environmental woes spark carbon tax debate By Nick Olynyk
Lance Writer October 24, 2007 In response to a Statistics Canada’s Report of Environmental Sustainability Indicators released last week, politicians are proposing solutions to correct southern Ontario’s pollution problems.
 The third annual report addresses three separate pollution indicators, which monitor air quality, including ground-level ozone and fine particulate matter; greenhouse gas emissions, a major contributor to global warming; and freshwater purity, a sustainability gauge of aquatic habitats. >>
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Canadian trucking legislation dangerous for motorists
By Matthew Burnett
Lance Writer October 24, 2007 Increasing numbers of truck-related collisions in Ontario has citizens calling on the Ontario government to take action against the practice of allowing truck drivers to be paid per kilometres driven.
 In a border city such as Windsor, where trucks congest the roads daily, the issue of road safety and aggressive truck driving is often a concern. >>
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