Windsor Star
ROAD TO RECOVERY
Lynnette Bain, executive director of the Windsor/essex Humane Society, holds an injured dog that was dropped off outside of the organization's office suffering from a broken femur. The shelter shared the dog's story on social media in an effort to...
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Chamber of Commerce celebrates 150 years
A document dated March 27, 1876, containing the signatures of 34 Windsor businessmen hangs on a wall inside the Windsor-essex Chamber of Commerce's downtown office. It offers a rare glimpse into the region's earliest business community. Each name is...
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ALL FIRED UP
City of Windsor employee Chris Hart strides purposefully through the flames during a prescribed burn at Black Oak Heritage Park on Tuesday. The burn — as well as one planned for Wednesday at Spring Garden Natural Area, south of Turkey Creek — is...
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Kingsville pauses sewer upgrades amid legal battle
Kingsville will temporarily pause planned sewer infrastructure improvements pending a court challenge from the greenhouse industry. Greenhouse growers, suing Kingsville over its sanitary sewer bylaw, say it unfairly targets the agricultural...
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E.C. ROW CLOSURES BEGIN
Lane reductions and closures on E.C. Row Expressway and County Road 22 are set to be in place this week as the construction of an overpass at Banwell Road continues.
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FISHING FOR FEEDBACK
Canadian officials overseeing the Detroit River cleanup want to designate fish as “not impaired” by river contaminants. To do so, the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup will host an open house later this month to seek feedback on the proposal.
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Police fatally shoot knife-wielding suspect
Windsor police fatally shot a suspect who witnesses say wielded a large knife and backed away from officers for half a block before bullets flew on Wednesday evening. The shooting took place on Rankin Avenue between Wyandotte Street West and...
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Windsor farmers' market getting `bigger and better'
The Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market returns this month with an expanded footprint and a new food hall — upgrades organizers say will make the already popular attraction bigger and better than ever. Located in what will soon be known as Windsor's...
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As Windsor celebrates St. Patrick's Day, a reminder it's not just about green beer
Good luck, green beer, and Reuben egg rolls — the perfect day. One of Windsor's biggest citywide bashes kicked off early Tuesday, with many bars opening long before noon to get things rolling on St. Patrick's Day. “It's definitely one of the biggest...
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CROSSING THE LINE
A Canadian citizen with a criminal record was apprehended by U.S. border officials after crossing the soon-to-be-opened Gordie Howe International Bridge, U.S. Customs and Border Protection says. An official with the border service confirmed to the Star...
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POILIEVRE'S AUTO PUSH
Before crossing the border to meet with auto executives Friday, federal Conservative party Leader Pierre Poilievre previewed his plan in Windsor for a renewed auto pact between Canada and the U.S. he says would be “advantageous” for both nations.
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PROVINCEWIDE PROTEST
Hundreds of Windsor high school students joined thousands of others across Ontario Wednesday in a walkout protesting the provincial government's plan to slash financial aid for post-secondary education. The local students — angry about an overhaul of...
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SUPPORT FROM HOME
Students at Kingsville's St. John de Brebeuf Catholic elementary school cheer on Team Canada at the Paralympic Games in Milan. Goalie Corbin Watson has three children attending the school, who are accompanying him in Italy for the Games.
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Warm spell to fade as cooler weather set to return
Windsor-essex residents enjoyed an early taste of spring this weekend as temperatures soared above seasonal norms — even setting a record high Monday. But what goes up must come down. The area returns to colder weather later this week. “It's...
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Group wants terror label for Khalistan extremists
The Hindu Canadian Foundation is calling on the federal government to label Khalistani extremists as terrorists following the murder of Windsor's Nancy Grewal — an outspoken critic of the groups. “Hindu Canadian Foundation strongly condemns the...
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NEXTGEN FACILITY GETS TARIFF RELIEF
Wayne Long, left, secretary of state responsible for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions gets a tour of the Nextgen Mold Technologies plant with company president Dennis Goggin on Friday. Long announced a federal government investment of...
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Nextstar celebrates `milestone' opening of $6B battery manufacturing facility
With the company saying it fills a “critical role in powering the nation's next chapter of electrification,” Canada's first large-scale battery manufacturing plant is now officially open for business. Nextstar Energy Inc., a $6-billion factory in...
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THREE DOES ON THE GO
A trio of deer stranded on a floating patch of ice in the middle of the Detroit River on Monday turned heads along Windsor's waterfront, as curious onlookers tracked their downstream journey for hours. By the time the animals were spotted passing in...
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Windsor MP criticized over `inflammatory' flyer
A Windsor Conservative MP'S flyer warning that proposed Liberal government changes to the Criminal Code of Canada could see people charged for preaching religious beliefs has sparked backlash from her constituents, who call what landed in their...
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TITAN DISPUTE ESCALATES
Tractor-trailers were lined up down the centre of Howard Avenue on Thursday after locked-out Titan Tool & Die workers and other Unifor supporters blocked them from entering the company's Windsor operation. The union alleges Titan is attempting to move...
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Diageo workers exit plant as firm pulls plug early
The Amherstburg Diageo whisky bottling plant came to an earlier than expected end this week. Wednesday was the Crown Royal facility's last day, even though John D'agnolo, president of Unifor Local 200, which represents Diageo employees, said workers...
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STUDENTS ENERGIZED
Cooper Raymont, left, Sonny Coppola and Noah Borges, students at Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School, apply themselves at the former Queen of Peace Catholic Elementary School, now a satellite Cardinal Carter campus in Leamington.
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Council again targets panhandling
Unable to ban panhandling outright, Windsor city council now hopes to dissuade those on the giving end from donating directly to those begging for money along roadways. Council on Monday directed administration to identify “hot spots” where...
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Population boom projected for region in next 25 years
Essex County could see its population jump by as many as 186,000 residents over the next quarter-century, new Statistics Canada projections show. Under the agency's highest projection growth scenario, the Essex region population could reach 675,242 by...
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CHEERING ON CANADA
Jo'neal Weatherspoon, left, and Maria Faiyz, Grade 4 students at St. Anne's French Immersion School in Windsor, show their support for Canada while watching the Olympic men's hockey game on Friday. Powered by a lineup of NHL stars, Canada secured its...
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SLIP INTO THE FOG
A woman walks along the downtown waterfront on a foggy Tuesday. Dense fog led to the cancellation of all Essex County school buses Thursday morning — the second time this week — and motorists are being warned to be cautious on the roads. Environment...
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Amid Trump's threats, Gordie Howe bridge authority searches for new CEO
As it faces threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the Canadian agency overseeing the massive infrastructure project is searching for a new leader. Charl van Niekerk told the Star he left his position...
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`JOY IN EVERY BITE'
Wladimir Morales was among the Windsor-essex residents who picked up some freshly made traditional Polish treats from Blak's Bakery for Paczki Day, Tuesday.
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Woodlot, wetland owners fear impact of proposed power line
A planned high-power transmission line between Windsor and Lakeshore has sparked concerns among Woodslee residents who fear it will “destroy” some of the area's remaining patches of rare woodlands and wetlands. Hydro One is studying possible routes...
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`SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE'
The long-awaited third shift at the Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant starts back up Tuesday, returning more than 1,700 workers to the shop, Madeline Mazak reports.
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CANADA OFF AND RUNNING IN MILAN
Bo Horvat of Team Canada, centre, celebrates his goal against Czechia with Drew Doughty and Brad Marchand during their opening game of the men's hockey tournament at the Milan-cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday. Canada won 5-0. This year marks the...
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Billionaire's lobbying behind bridge threat: ex-governor
A former U.S. ambassador to Canada and Michigan governor says President Donald Trump's threat to stop the Gordie Howe International Bridge from opening is likely the result of lobbying by the billionaire owner of the Ambassador Bridge. With his...
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Carney `looking forward' to opening of new bridge
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Monday to indefinitely delay opening the Gordie Howe International Bridge, while also demanding “at least” half ownership of the massive infrastructure project that Canada is paying for in full. “I will not allow...
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Waterfowl trapped in region's wintry grip
Human handouts and changing farming practices are among the factors that are keeping many large waterfowl from flying south for the winter, creating potential peril when bitterly cold, lake-freezing temperatures strike. “Any large-body waterfowl does...
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LET THE GAMES BEGIN
Team Canada members enter San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy to an enormous cheer Friday during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Singer Mariah Carey provided the musical entertainment for the ceremony.
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Essex County to phase in development charges
A tug of war over who should help fund the cost of new growth in Essex County ended Wednesday with a decision to phase in development charges over five years starting in 2028. The charges will total just under $8,600 per single residential unit and...
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Lake Erie ice cover hits 95% amid deep freeze
Lake Erie is almost completely frozen over, with more than 95 per cent of its surface covered in ice — a record not seen at this time of year since 2011, according to Great Lakes researchers. And as the colder-than-average weather continues, that high...
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ISLAND INVESTMENT
Canada geese fly near Peche Island on Friday. Environmental advocates are lauding the city's decision to spend $600,000 to remove silt buildup in the island's waterways, which will enhance aquatic habitat conditions and support marsh birds and other...
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Humane society celebrates 100 years
From one of Canada's most notorious dog abuse cases to a fugitive bear from Detroit, the local humane society has had the furry backs of vulnerable animals for a century. Surrounded by dozens of animals up for adoption, the Windsor-essex County Humane...
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HOSPITAL `MILESTONE'
Brandon Bailey, vice-president of redevelopment for Windsor Regional Hospital, announced on Wednesday at the Met campus that a Request for Proposal has been released for Phase 2 of construction of the Fancsy Family Hospital.
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MENTAL HEALTH BOOST
Rylie Fisher, left, mental health promotion co-ordinator, and Kerri Hill, community engagement manager with the Canadian Mental Health Association's Windsor-essex County branch, show off their pushup prowess on Tuesday. The organization is holding a...
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So, who has to do all that shovelling — you or the city?
The heavy snowfall that blanketed Windsor-essex over the weekend left roads and sidewalks buried — raising a common winter question for those trying to dig out: who's actually responsible for clearing what? The answer depends on where you live. And...
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DANGEROUS COLD SNAP
People gather near the Downtown Mission on a bitterly cold Thursday. With Environment Canada warning of the season's coldest weather for the region, the city has expanded emergency shelter capacity to ensure anyone in need can get out of the cold and...
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Constitution advocates slam arrest of protester
A peaceful on-ice push for budget transparency landed a Windsor man in handcuffs this month, an arrest that caught the attention of a legal charity that defends Canadians' constitutional rights and freedoms. Spencer Allossery, 50, told the Star he was...
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`Weight of the world lifted' by murderer's conviction
Five years after the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Windsor woman at a Fort Erie Airbnb party, guilty verdicts in a murder trial have finally brought a sense of relief to the victim's family. “I felt like the weight of the world was lifted off my...
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Essex County makes latest pitch for help with $105M overpass
Essex County Warden Hilda Macdonald has hopes the province will come through with millions of dollars in funding assistance to build a $105-million overpass at one of the most congested intersections in the county. Macdonald and county chief...
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TREACHEROUS TRAVEL
A tractor-trailer on Manning Road in Tecumseh makes its way through blustery weather Monday, with winds gusting up to 60 km/h. Environment Canada issued a squall advisory as drifting and blowing snow across the region made for challenging driving...
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Pacifica refresh coming by late spring
The much-anticipated facelift of the popular Windsor-made Chrysler Pacifica minivan is coming in the second quarter of 2026, the head of American brands for Stellantis confirmed to the Star. “It's coming this year,” Tim Kuniskis said in an interview...
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Health unit boss slams bus fare hike
A City of Windsor budget proposal to hike the cost of bus rides could harm residents' health, the head of the local public health unit warned city council this week. “Transportation is a social determinant of health, just as much as housing, just as...
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NO COLD FEET HERE
Daylene Trudell and Sheldon Cadotte's wedding was “something to remember.” The hockey fans became the first couple married at a Windsor Spitfires game when they tied the knot at centre ice during Thursday's showdown against the Erie Otters at the WFCU...
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Hospitals warn of longer wait times
As the local health unit sounds the alarm on “the worst flu season in years,” residents heading to emergency departments in Windsor-essex are being warned they could face longer than usual wait times as local hospitals cope with increased patient...
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Local Venezuelans express fear, hope for the future
As turmoil continued to unfold in their country of origin over the weekend, nearly a dozen members of the Windsor area's Venezuelan community, rosaries in hand, gathered at a home in Tecumseh on Sunday for a group prayer. “We are praying and hoping...
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THRILL OF THE HILL
Chris Farrer and his children Liam 11, and Kylie, 8, fly down Hope Hill in east Windsor on Friday. The snow on the ground in the region is likely to last with the forecast calling for sub-zero weather through the weekend, but it should disappear next...
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New bridge hailed as `game-changer'
The new year brings with it an iconic addition to the local landscape and skyline — and a vital additional economic and social link between two cities and two countries caught in challenging times. “It's going to have a tremendous impact. It's a...
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WINDSOR REGIONAL'S NEW CEO
Leadership shakeups are coming at two major local hospitals after the announcement Monday that Erie Shores Healthcare CEO Kristin Kennedy will soon take over the reins at Windsor Regional Hospital. “I am humbled and excited to join WRH and very much...
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HIGH WINDS HIT REGION
Tim Lucier checks the damage to his car after a tree snapped in front of his home on Homedale Boulevard in Windsor on Monday. A wind warning was in effect Monday as gusts reaching 80 to 90 km/h moved through the region. Environment Canada said strong...
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IT WAS A TUMULTUOUS YEAR
Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, and his threats to make Canada the 51st state, dominated the Windsor news story headlines throughout 2025. While his administration's actions presented — and continue to present — an...
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CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS DELIGHT
It's hard to miss the sparkle this time of year, as Windsor-essex homeowners flip the switch on bold, bright and sometimes overthe-top holiday displays that light up neighbourhoods after dark. From Amherstburg to Belle River, the glow of lights have...
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Fate of Sand Point Beach hinges on safety review
Whether or not swimming will be allowed again at a popular local summertime destination — Windsor's only public beach — will depend on the results of a review from Ontario's Lifesaving Society. Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens said recommendations from that...
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`WE'VE BECOME A NECESSITY'
Volunteers with the UHC – Hub of Opportunities handed out 700 Christmas food hampers this week — another example of how the happiest season highlights the hard times for many. “We were here for emergency situations, but now we've become a necessity...
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A TOWERING TASK
Workers take in the view as they install telecommunication equipment on an old water tower on Crawford Avenue in Windsor on Tuesday.
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Free mobile pet care clinic is on a roll
Barks and meows filled the hallways at a 920 Ouellette Ave, highrise on Monday morning as the Windsor/essex County Humane Society welcomed furry companions for the first day of a new mobile veterinary clinic. The pilot program, Helping Paws: Pet...
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FIRE DESTROYS HOUSE
Arson teams are investigating a massive blaze that gutted a downtown property near Mercer Street and Wyandotte Street East. There were no reported injuries.
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TOYS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
Santa and Sparky were on hand as Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant employees donated $18,000 worth of new toys during the Windsor firefighters' annual Sparky's Toy Drive this week. Nearly 3,000 children from about 1,200 families are expected to receive...
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WARMTH IN WINTER
The Salvation Army is expanding shelter services in downtown Windsor through the winter to give more vulnerable people — and their pets — a place to sleep during the coldest months of the year. “This temporary expansion is intended to help us meet the...
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SNOWY SURPRISE
Residents in Windsor and Essex County awoke to a heavy snowstorm Tuesday morning as a wide band of precipitation that formed over Lake Michigan made its way east. A weather bulletin warned that up to another 10 cm could fall in the region overnight,...
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FESTIVE GREETINGS
Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the thousands of children and families who turned out for Windsor's 58th annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday night.
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NEWEST RECRUIT
Windsor Police Service Const. Rylan Salmon puts his K9 partner Smoke through his paces at the Major FA Tilston Armoury & Police Training Centre. Smoke is one of two new K9 units that graduated to duty this week, Trevor Wilhelm reports,
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Downtown skating rink set to open
With Lasalle skaters already enjoying that municipality's new wintry outdoor ice “loop” offering, what's happening with Windsor's new downtown ice rink? “We're getting very close,” city manager James Chacko told the Star on Wednesday. While a grand...
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PULLING INTO PORT
Crew members of the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker CCGS Samuel Risley docked the ship at the Dieppe Gardens Park in downtown Windsor Tuesday, just before a frosty turn in the area's weather. Sub-seasonal temperatures — not to mention frequent...
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What is Windsor's role in national fentanyl trade?
In an underworld of criminals, guns and deadly fentanyl, Windsor is a national nexus. Windsor's place in Canada's booming fentanyl trade was recently highlighted with a record-shattering 46-kilogram drug bust. The $6.5-million fentanyl seizure, a...
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