Windsor Star

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:45:01 +0000
Windsor house fire displaces 8 people, under investigation
Eight people have been displaced after fire ripped through a home in the downtown area Tuesday morning. Windsor Fire and Rescue Services crews responding to the blaze at a residence in the 400 block of Elliott Street West and found thick smoke inside...

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:36:02 +0000
Long weekend brings numerous charges in county
Essex County OPP laid numerous charges over the long holiday weekend, including impaired driving, spousal abuse, theft, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and driving without a licence.  Officers conducted a traffic stop Friday around 6:30 p.m.,...

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:31:05 +0000
OPP search for driver who failed to remain at collision site
Ontario Provincial Police are asking for help to identify a hit-and-run driver who took down a light pole. Officers with the Tecumseh detachment are investigating an incident that happened Saturday between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m., on the off-ramp of th...

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:18:12 +0000
On Fat Tuesday, Windsor-Essex indulges in beloved paczki tradition
'These aren’t just donuts, they’re history, culture, and joy in every bite.'

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:47:54 +0000
St. Clair College 'pauses' programs, shrinks downtown Windsor presence
After years of expansion, Windsor college shrinking downtown footprint following loss of thousands of international students.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:08 +0000
How Michigan governor's 'secret' Windsor meeting led to building of Gordie Howe bridge
'I don't think Americans or Michiganders should forget that Canada has financed this entire project, and we should be grateful' — Rick Snyder.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:20:28 +0000
School bus service cancelled Tuesday morning in Essex County
Foggy conditions have once again led to a cancellation of all school board provided transportation in the county. Windsor-Essex Student Transportation Services posted the alert early Tuesday morning. Fog is expected to clear and buses will be operati...

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:10:18 +0000
Guest column: Many more Windsor domestic violence incidents than what reported by police
Despite what policing statistics show, intimate partner violence in our community is not lessening, say those on the Windsor front lines of the issue.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:07 +0000
After 65 years, Fogolar Furlan selling Windsor property, exiting banquet business
'We can ... expand our cultural programming, and position the club for a strong and stable future as a true cultural and social organization.'

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:57:02 +0000
With potential playoff matchup looming, Spitfires close out regular-season series with Spirit in style
It was a positive sign with the playoffs looming.  The Windsor Spitfires face the West Division-rival Saginaw eight times in the regular season.  It was a tough start to the season series for the Spitfires, who dropped three of the first four meet...

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