Saturday, February 26, 2011

TECUMSEH ROADHOUSE TURNS TWO! Specials till March 3!

Tuesday March 1 marks the beginning of the Tecumseh Roadhouse restaurant’s second anniversary, a celebration that lasts three days (March 1 - 3) and allows customers to sample a selection of 2 for 1 specials.

The sotuhern bbq and burger bar is located at 10672 County Road 42 or on the web at http://www.tecumsehroadhouse.com/ It's also a Biz X and IN PLAY advertiser and of course you know how much I support our clients!

Specials for the birthday on the menu are: 2 for 1 appetizers with purchase of an entrée, 2 for 1 wings, and 2 for 1 kids menu. Patrons can also enjoy $2 selected cocktails and beers, 2 Can Dine for $22, and enter the raffle to win Dinner for 2.


“It’s a doozy of a toozie,” says owner Mark Boscariol. “If it’s heroic-sized meals, great value for money, good service and a family-friendly environment you’re after, then Tecumseh Roadhouse is the place to be.”

For the past two years, the Tecumseh Roadhouse has been a popular choice in the Windsor -Tecumseh dining scene. Located on County Road 42 between Banwell and Lesperance, the Tecumseh Roadhouse has been designed to appeal to a mixed clientele of county and city residents. The eatery’s interior, accented with plenty of woodwork and imagery from days gone by, is aesthetically interesting and adds to its warm, fun and edgy atmosphere. It also features large screen TVs for sports enthusiasts taking in the game night action while enjoying the casual fare. The perfect lighting makes for an intimate and inviting table setting, and there’s plenty of room at booths, tables, and the extended bar area.


The restaurant’s menu takes comfort food to a whole new level. Chef Rocco Bileti proudly serves up a diverse and award-winning menu that epitomizes hearty smoked barbeque and Southern cooking. In addition to the tried-and-true Eureka burger and the Big Chief burger, the Tecumseh Roadhouse offers up the Voodoo Blue burger - a mouth-watering patty blackened with blue cheese, served with onion rings and encased in a fresh, crusty bun. The Roadhouse prides itself on buying local - its patties are sourced from the Wild Acre Black Angus cattle ranch in Woodslee and all of its fresh ingredients and produce, wines, and delicious pretzel rolls are local too! The Tecumseh Roadhouse also compliments its meals with five signature sauces that can be sampled individually or blended for custom flavour.

So stop on by and support a local Windsor business! Tell them Biz X sent ya!


by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

LAST CALL FOR QUITTERS IN WINDSOR-ESSEX

Deadline to enter The Driven to Quit Challenge is February 28

The last day to enter the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual Driven to Quit Challenge is on February 28, 2011. Those who are planning to quit, or have recently quit, have less than a week left to register for their chance to win a big prize, in addition to winning many health benefits.

Challenge participants must sign up with a support buddy and stay tobacco-free for the month of March to be eligible. And, one lucky winner who chooses to quit this March, will also be choosing between a Honda CR-Z and Honda Insight – the grand prize in this year’s Challenge. Other prizes include two $5,000 CAA vacations and seven regional prizes, valued at $2,000 each. Buddies of winners each receive a $200 MasterCard gift card, making it enticing to encourage a friend to enter.

To be eligible, you must be an Ontario resident aged 19 or older who had used tobacco at least once a week in 2010. Even those who have quit since late 2010 are eligible to enter.

“We know that quitting is a process, not an event,” says Judy Lund, Manager, Essex County Unit. “That is why we are challenging all Ontario tobacco users, including those who have recently quit, to stay smoke-free for March. Most importantly, we are giving them the tools to help them be successful.”

All participants can contact the Canadian Cancer Society Smokers’ Helpline, for free, at 1 877 513-5333 and www.SmokersHelpline.ca. By phone, you can speak with a Quit Coach to discuss your personalized quit plan. Online, download your Quit Meter to see the financial and physical benefits of quitting in real time. To learn more, and to register for, the 2011 Driven to Quit Challenge, go online at www.DrivenToQuit.ca, or call Smokers’ Helpline, by February 28, 2011.

About The Driven to Quit Challenge

The Driven to Quit Challenge is hosted by the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, with funding from the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion and generous prize support from McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson Inc. The Driven to Quit Challenge is presented in collaboration with local public health departments across the province.

About the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. When you want to know more about cancer, visit www.cancer.ca or call the bilingual Cancer Information Service, toll-free, at 1 888 939-3333.


For more information about The Driven to Quit Challenge and to speak with a Canadian Cancer Society spokesperson, please contact:

Sarah Hutchison, Smokers’ Helpline - Southwestern Regional Coordinator

Canadian Cancer Society, (519) 691-7887 shutchison@ontario.cancer.ca

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

Friday, February 18, 2011

PRACTICE HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLAN FAMILY DAY FEB. 21, 2011

Ensure everyone in your home knows what to do in case of fire

There have already been 12 fire-related fatalities in Ontario this year one of those occurring in Windsor. Windsor Fire and Rescue Services is urging families to practice their home fire escape plans and ensure all smoke alarms are working as part of Family Day on February 21, 2011.

Simple steps for home fire escape planning include:

• Develop a home fire escape plan and discuss it with the entire household.

• Show everyone two ways out of each room, if possible.

• Check that all exits are unobstructed and easy to use.

• Determine who will be responsible for helping young children, older adults or anyone else who may need assistance.

• Choose a meeting place outside, such as a tree or a lamp post, where everyone can be accounted for.

• If there is smoke, get low and go under the smoke to the nearest safe exit.

• Call the fire department from outside the home, from a cell phone or neighbour’s home.

• Once out, stay out. Never re-enter a burning building.

When a fire occurs, people may only have a few seconds to escape. We are urging people to develop and practice a home fire escape plan so that everyone knows what do when a fire occurs. Having working smoke alarms in the home as part of the plan will help people get that early warning to escape.

It’s the law to have working smoke alarms on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. For added protection, it is recommended to also install smoke alarms inside all bedrooms. Failure to comply with the Fire Code smoke alarm requirements can result in a ticket for $235 or a fine of up to $50,000.

For more safety tips to keep your family safe from fire, visit www.windsorfire.com

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

March 3-- CEL Business Plan Competition

The search for Windsor's next top entrepreneur is on! Come and watch the finalists present their business ideas to a panel of expert judges for a chance to win $15,000 in prizes!

Thursday March 3, 12 to 5 at the Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Avenue.
$30 gets you lunch, an opportunity to listen to Nicholas Shields of Suede Productions give the key not address, presentatinos and a vote in the Elevator Pitch Competition.

Please register by Thursday Feb. 24 by visitin www.uwindsor.ca/cel

Event presented by the Centre for Enterprise & Law (CEL) at the University of Windsor.

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Free Last Will & Testament and Power of Attorney for Low Income Individuals

by Deborah Jones Publisher
Biz X Magazine

Windsor – On Monday, February 14, 2011, an initiative to provide pro bono legal services was launched through the generous donation of a local lawyer. Services are now available to assist individuals experiencing low-income with the creation of their Last Will and Testament and Power of Attorney.


United Way/Centraide Windsor Essex County, along with its community partners, Citizen Advocacy, Canadian Mental Health Association, Drouillard Place, Community University Partnership, and students from the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law, will work together to deliver these needed services under the supervision of a local barrister and solicitor.

Individuals who meet eligibility requirements will receive this assistance free of charge. This initiative will ensure that individuals who cannot afford to pay for this type of service will have access to Last Will and Testaments and Powers of Attorney.

For more information please contact United Way at (519) 258-0000.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Tax Relief for Extreme Sickness and Poverty Application Deadline Approaching

The deadline to apply for the City of Windsor’s Extreme Sickness or Poverty Tax Relief Program is February 28, 2011. The pilot program offers relief of 2010 residential taxes to property owners applying for tax relief due to Extreme Sickness or Poverty under Section 357. (1) (d.1) of the Ontario Municipal Act.

Under the program, the Tax Adjustment applies only to Single Family Residential homes. The property owner may only apply for a period of 2 consecutive years on the same property.

To qualify for Category 1, Extreme Poverty, the applicant must meet the low income thresholds as determined according to number of persons in the household. A complete list of threshold levels is available on the City’s website or from 311.

To qualify for Category 2, Extreme Sickness, either the primary income earner in the household or a dependant whose care requires the primary income earner to take leave from work must have suffered from prolonged sickness for at least 90 days in 2010.

Funds for this pilot program are limited, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be requested to provide proof of eligibility including medical certificates, sources of income and limited assets. For a complete list of requirements and to obtain an application form, please visit http://www.citywindsor.ca/ or visit Room 100, 350 City Hall Square West. To learn more about the program, call 311.

Friday, February 4, 2011

VOTE FOR KRISTI- SPORTS ILLUSTRATED MODEL!!!!

Kristi King, the Biz X "fire girl" from the nov/dec 2010 awards issue needs your vote to be in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Calendar! Copy and paste this link,


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JUST CLICK THE VOTE BUTTON, THAT'S IT! YOU CAN VOTE EVERY 20 MINUTES.....PLEASE HELP OUR MODEL WIN! VOTE TILL APRIL 30TH!


by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Snow Emergency Over

UPDATE FROM THE CITY OF WINDSOR THURSDAY FEB. 3, 2011


 The storm emergency that was declared for Windsor on February 1st ends Friday February 4th at 7:00 a.m.



Ploughing Status:


• City crews have salted and ploughed the main roads throughout the city and moved on to residential streets last evening.

• It is anticipated that clearing of residential streets will not be completed until early Friday morning.



Residents and Property Owners:



• Since the snow emergency will be lifted on Friday February 4th at 7:00 a.m. free parking at City facilities – including arenas, community centres, municipal lots and garages will end at that time.

• The City’s Sidewalk By-law does require you to clear sidewalks abutting your property.

• Please be aware that during the ploughing process, snow is pushed to the side of the road, and it may be deposited at the end of your driveway, dependent on the level accumulation in the street. The property owner is responsible for clearing the driveway after this has occurred.

• The City of Windsor does not have a bare pavement policy as it relates to residential streets. With the combination of ploughing, salting and vehicular traffic bare pavement of residential streets will eventually be achieved.



For information, please visit the Newsroom at www.citywindsor.ca or call 311.



by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Snow Clearing Update

by Deborah Jones Publisher
Biz X Magazine

February 2, 2011
Weather Summary:
Intermittent snow continues with an additional 4-5 cm expected into early afternoon.
Motorists are reminded to exercise caution and drive to suit road conditions.

Ploughing Status:
Ploughing of arterial and collector routes will continue until snow has stopped.
City of Windsor crews will be proceeding with salting and ploughing of residential streets to start later today.
It is anticipated that clearing of these residential streets will take between 24-36 hours to complete.

Residents and Property Owners:
Wherever possible, please continue to remove vehicles from all streets by parking in a driveway, or if available, in a nearby parking lot. All arena, community centre and other municipal parking lots and garages are being cleared to allow residents to park free of charge until the snow emergency has been lifted. This will allow the ploughs to clear snow on main and residential streets in an effective manner.

The City’s Sidewalk By-law does require you to clear sidewalks abutting your property. We ask that residents and property owners act as Snow Angels and help out those neighbours in need. Call 311 to register. It’s the neighbourly thing to do.

Please be aware that during the ploughing process, snow is pushed to the side of the road, and it may be deposited at the end of your driveway, dependent on the level accumulation in the street. The property owner is responsible for clearing the driveway after this has occurred.

Riverside Drive at Riverdale to Greenpark remains closed until further notice.

Windsor Fire & Rescue Services is asking residents to keep fire hydrants clear of snow. In the event of a fire, it will be easier for fire crews to gain access to the hydrant.

For information, please stay tuned to the local media, visit the Newsroom at http://www.citywindsor.ca/ or call 311.