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BIZ X MAGAZINE APRIL 2026 VOLUME 29 ISSUE 4

ON THE COVER — Prevent The Fire Before The Sirens Blare — Page 18. Residential fires often begin quietly but spread with alarming speed. Preparation and prevention are your best defence against risk and damage. Would you know how to respond in time? Small steps can make a big difference. In our special extended ASK THE EXPERTS regular column in the HOME SWEET HOME section, our story gives you the clarity, practical know‑how, and early‑action awareness you need to protect your home — and your family — before a spark becomes a crisis. Together, we can keep our firefighters safe and out of your living room! INDIVIDUALS PICTURED & LOCATION: From Windsor Fire & Rescue Services, the crew of fire station No. 6, located at 1587 Provincial Road, Windsor from left: firefighter Jarred Hutch, Captain Randy DiCocco, firefighter Colin Loebach (on top of the fire truck), firefighter Zack Shepley, and Chief Fire Prevention Officer John Smith. PHOTOGRAPHER: Rod Denis. (RodneyLDenisPhotographer.com)

CONTENTS BIZ X MAGAZINE APRIL 2026

4 Funny Stuff
5 From The Publisher: A Time To Recognize Leadership, Service And Achievement, Great Work Deserves To Be Rewarded — St. Clair Alumni Of Distinction Awards & More
6 Keys To Success: Veterans Power The Momentum Of Canada’s Workforce With Education & Training Program
8 Front Lines: Nurse Of The Year Nominations Needed
9 Front Lines: Who Is The Scot Of The Year?
10 Newsflash

12 Belle Vivante: Captain’s Log — Dock & Vine Latitude: Lake St. Clair. Conditions: Smooth sailing, and cooking that steals the spotlight! Our Belle Vivantes chart a course for a new lakeside kitchen, where great food, fine wine, and a relaxing view of the water meet in perfect harmony. Diners can enter the doors of this Lighthouse Cove establishment by land or lake, enjoy a midday meal, linger through the golden hour with trusted companions, or raise a glass as the sun goes down. It’s a fabulous spot to drop anchor and let time drift. (Photo courtesy of Dock & Vine)
14 Windsor Food Spotters Feature Food Spots NEW! – Shawn Rizk’s popular Windsor Food Spotters Facebook pages track down the city’s tastiest dishes . . . and now you’ll see some of those gems featured on the pages of Biz X.
16 ECO Roundup: Every April Earth Day Reminds Us Why Life Is A Walk In The Park

HOME SWEET HOME SECTION begins . . .
18 Cover Story: No Flames, No Games, Fire Safety Always Wins
26 Milestones: 40 Years Strong And Manor Windsor Realty Ltd., Brokerage Still Completely SOLD On Serving You
28 XX Files: Every Fibre Matters For Renée Riendeau Of Foam Frenzy Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

30 The Parenting Biz: Spring Into Better Living – Area home improvement professionals are ready to help you shape a space that truly supports your family’s everyday routine. From the little indoor refreshes to the big outdoor upgrades, a well‑designed home becomes the backdrop for calmer mornings, easier routines, and those unplanned moments when everyone finally slows down together. It’s about creating a place where life feels lighter — and where quality family time naturally finds its way in. You can see this idea in action with the custom-designed 10’ x 14’ highgable shed (pictured above) complete with charming window boxes and a playful pinwheel that turns simple storage intosomething special. (Photo courtesy of EuroSheds Inc.)
37 Parenting With Purpose: A Home Woven With Equal Worth

38 Biz Of The Month: Morkin Outdoor Structures, Tecumseh While many just see stairs as a functional necessity, with a little detail and imagination from Morkin Outdoor Structures, they can become a stunning focal point of your backyard! (Photo courtesy of Morkin Outdoor Structures).

Deborah Jones

Deborah Jones – Publisher of Biz X Magazine Deborah Jones graduated from the University of Windsor with an Honours Degree in Communication Studies and was employed at two other local magazines shortly after for a few years learning all she could about writing, advertising, public relations and more. She made the jump in 1998 to go out on her own to publish Biz X magazine and has worked in the publishing industry since 1990. In 2007, she earned the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce. To date, she is the ONLY woman so far to receive this award. In 2013, she received one of the first “Windsor Women of the Year” awards from the Ladies Exclusive Alliance. Her most recent achievement is the 2023 Media Award from the Windsor Essex Chapter of the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Deborah is proud to live in Windsor and truly cares about each and every business and strives to make Windsor Essex the best place to live, work and play.