Windsor Star

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:31:30 +0000
Relief: Essex makes it easier for residents to access flood-mitigation subsidy
The Town of Essex will make it easier for residents to access subsidies for flood mitigation projects and has contracted a consultant to help prepare a long-term master drainage infrastructure servicing plan.  That plan will provide the town with a ...

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:05:48 +0000
UB40 to heat up stage at Caesars Windsor Oct. 2
Reggae band UB40 brings caribbean heat to the The Colosseum stage at Caesars Windsor on Oct. 2. The British band, with more than 100 million albums sold globally and more than 50 charting singles, brings The Unstoppable Tour to Windsor for one night....

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:02:15 +0000
Ontario Provincial Police offer snowmobile safety tips as snowy weather lingers
With lingering snow and cold temperatures providing a boost for snowmobilers this season, Ontario Provincial Police are offering safety tips to ensure risk-free riding. Every year, some snowmobilers take unnecessary risks on frozen waterways, accordi...

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:51:50 +0000
Windsor police charge man with drug trafficking in Glengarry neighbourhood
A drug bust that netted $8,000 in illegal substances led to the arrest of one man on drug trafficking charges. The Windsor Police Service drugs and guns unit launched an investigation into a suspect believed to be trafficking illegal drugs within the...

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:07:57 +0000
Greentree and Costanzo hit milestone marks as Spitfires clinch a playoff spot with win over Wolves
It was a milestone game for the Windsor Spitfires.  Captain Liam Greentree and goalie Joey Costanzo joined elite company as the Spitfires scored a 5-2 road win over the Sudbury Wolves on Friday that clinched an OHL playoff spot for the club.  “...

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:39:15 +0000
UPDATE: Windsor firefighters battle business blaze at Canadian Sign Systems
A fire at at business on Baseline Road Friday caused $400,000 in damage to the building and contents and snarled traffic on County Road 17 for hours. Drivers were being asked to avoid a stretch of Baseline Road Friday afternoon while crews fought fla...

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:26:38 +0000
Windsor-Essex Catholic school board director of education retiring after four decades
The first woman to lead the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board is retiring after a 39-year career in education. Emelda Byrne, the board’s director of education, will retire Aug. 1 with plans to indulge in more family time. “This is a ve...

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:15:55 +0000
What's on Windsor: Super Bowl watch party, superb owl prowl, board game bazaar and more
Super Bowl Sunday sets the tone for a busy weekend in Windsor-Essex. Whether you’re settling in for the big game, brushing up on your pasta-making skills, browsing for your next board game obsession, or heading out with the kids for an adventur...

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:56:33 +0000
'This is so cool' — Windsor artist making big impression with big sports stars
'When I first started, I didn't think this is how it would go. But ... it's just been awesome.'

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:14:23 +0000
More than a decade later, Super Bowl loss still haunts LaSalle's Luke Willson
More than a decade later, the game still haunts Luke Willson  The 36-year-old Willson is in California covering Super Bowl LX for TSN.  For Willson, it’s a trip down memory lane. He played parts of six seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, who w...

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