BIZ X MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2025 VOLUME 28 ISSUE 8

ON THE COVER — Strange Tales Of The South Shore — Page 18. If you live in our area, chances are you have heard a spooky tale or two, about supernatural occurrences here. There are many spots that are believed to be haunted, and some of these scary stories are shared far and wide on a new show called Strange Tales of the South Shore. Tune into the four episode series starting September 15 (or you can stream it after all episodes go live) on Bell Fibe TV and hear about the ways this region’s rich and vibrant history has become intertwined with unsettling myths and folklores. And we promise . . . no big spoilers in our article, just a few teasers!

INDIVIDUAL PICTURED: Lead actor Bridget Opfer plays Gillian Rotimer, a news reporter investigating suspicious activity in the Texas Road episode of Strange Tales of the South Shore. Since she’s a journalist, it obviously works well with the Biz X magazine team and the director wanting to “creep it real” in the series. PHOTOGRAPHER: Ken Amlin.

BIZ X MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2025 CONTENTS

4 Funny Stuff
5 From The Publisher: Final Call For Nominations And Voting Begins In The 28th Annual Biz X Awards
8 Front Lines
10 Milestones: Pupatello & Sons Ltd. Honours 65 Years Of General Contracting Services In The Community

12 Newsflash – At the launch of the 23rd annual Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc. Face to Face Campaign, from left are: John Fairley, Face to Face Founder and Vice President College Communications & Community Relations for St. Clair College; Katharen Bortolin, Hospice Executive Director, and Veronique Mandal, Coordinator/Professor Journalism and Media Convergence St. Clair College. This year’s campaign continues to raise funds in support of the Hospice’s Fairley Family Transportation Program. Find out how you can help support these much-needed rides — plus catch up on other news in the area — by turning to our Newsflash page! (Photo courtesy of Danielle Gagnier, Hospice Graphic Designer and Communications Coordinator).
14 Belle Vivante: Want To Visit A New Speakeasy? Look For The Metal Lamppost Sign And Purple Light To Discover 106 Wigle

16 Food For Thought: The Boss Of Bagel Town – The three locations (and a fourth to open soon) of Boss
Bagel in Windsor make New York-style bagels a work of art. Hand-rolled, boiled and baked daily, the bagels you will see in their racks include the 3 Cheese, Everything, Jalo Cheddar, Choco Chip, Sesame, Plain, Whole Wheat, Honey Oat, Cinna Raisin, Onion, Poppy and Special. With your choice of 12 different cream cheeses and the possibility of making a great combination out of these goodies with several ingredients inside, which will tempt you? (Photo courtesy of Stephenie Fecteau)
25 From The Bookshelf: Learn To Explore Ideas Within Your Motivation Matrix With Help From Author Edward Michael Raymond
26 Up Close & Personal: Meet Our Super Hero Danny Gautama Who Found His Inner Strength And Inspires Others To Never Give Up
28 Ask The Experts: Don’t Be Left In The Dark, Pro Trades Mechanical Sheds Light On Essential Home Systems
29 Charity Profile: Dishes And Designs For Dementia

30 The Parenting Biz: A-maze-ing Fall Things To Do With the kids back to school, it doesn’t necessarily mean the good times have to come to an end. From horseback riding to escape rooms and lots more, this issue we highlight all sorts of family-friendly activities the kids can enjoy in September and October. One great example is the corn maze (shown are two dinosaurs guarding the entrance to the 2024 themed Jurassic Maze) at Allsop Farm Pumpkins and More. Get lost, find your way again, run as fast as you can, but most importantly, make lots of family memories! (Photo courtesy of Allsop Farm Pumpkins and More).
34 Parenting With Purpose: Back To School Transitions
35 From The Bookshelf: The New Children’s Book By Gene Alfred Lotz, Horizon Finds A Home
36 XX Files: Linda Innes, Linda’s Fashions & Accessories
38 Biz Of The Month: Supreme Services, Windsor Essex