Jennifer La Grassa

Videojournalist

Jennifer La Grassa is a videojournalist at CBC Windsor. She is particularly interested in reporting on healthcare stories. Have a news tip? Email jennifer.lagrassa@cbc.ca

Latest from Jennifer La Grassa

These Ontario residents sparked an unlikely friendship and they owe it all to a green bench

Cecile Wilkinson always wanted grandchildren. This past June, she finally got her wish — though it didn't happen as you might expect. 

Lack of available affordable rentals can leave Windsor-Essex women in 'unsafe situations.' Here's why

Not having available and affordable rentals in Windsor-Essex can cause women to stay in abusive or unhealthy relationships, say some shelter service providers. 

Canadian monarch enthusiasts, experts welcome possible new protections for butterfly in U.S.

Monarch butterfly enthusiasts and experts in Canada say possible increased protections for the species in the United States are important.

Here's how these Windsorites donate their time to help dementia patients

What started out as a solo project, inspired by her mom who had Alzheimer's, has now led Pam Morley Cooke to rally an entire community to volunteer their time and donate supplies. 
Make the season kind

These young Windsor newcomers are learning to cook up some tasty meals

Stepping into the community kitchen at UHC - Hub of Opportunities on a Wednesday evening, you'll likely hear a mix of sizzling, chopping and a timer going off, all while the smell of a homemade meal wafts your way. The chefs behind it all? Young people who have newly settled in Windsor. 

A Windsor water slide has a new weight limit. This woman says the way it's being enforced should change

A Windsor, Ont., woman who wasn't allowed to ride an indoor water slide with her son says the city needs to come up with a more sensitive way to enforce a new weight restriction for the attraction.
Make the Season Kind

More people in Windsor-Essex worry about, can't access food than ever before

As more people in Windsor-Essex turn to food banks, one leader in the sector says food insecurity is an emergency in the region. 

Here's why you might be 'down bad' after Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

While there's an extreme surge of happiness for many fans who scored tickets to the concert of a lifetime, there can be intense sadness when it's over. A neurologist explains why.

Windsor man pleads guilty to manslaughter in stabbing death of common-law partner

A Windsor, Ont., man has pled guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing death of his common-law partner. 

Lawyer in terror trial argues RCMP interview violated his client's rights

The lawyer of a Windsor, Ont., man accused of terrorism is arguing that a video in which his client admits to trying to join a terror group should be thrown out because his rights were violated.