Windsor Star

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:01:07 +0000
Trump threatens to delay opening of Gordie Howe Bridge, demanding "at least" half ownership
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 paid for. “I will not allow this ...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:35:45 +0000
Stellantis selling stake in $6B battery plant 'good thing' for Windsor — Invest WindsorEssex CEO
'It adds long-term operational certainty in what are very uncertain times. And that's a good thing,' said Gordon Orr.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:55:41 +0000
Snowbirds — outdoor, feathered kind — trapped in wintry southern Ontario grip
Large birds, rather than migrating south for winter, are thinking: 'Why do I need to go anywhere? I'm going to get fed.'

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:55:22 +0000
Candle suspected in Windsor living room fire that left 8 cats dead
A living room fire killed eight cats and displaced four people at a Windsor home in the 11000 block of Tecumseh Road East over the weekend, Windsor Fire & Rescue Services said. The eight cats were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, acting-chief...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:38:44 +0000
Spitfires try to take big-picture view after earning three-of-six points on road trip
The Windsor Spitfires had hoped for so much more.  The Spitfires wrapped up a northern road swing of three games in four days with a 5-2 loss in Sault Ste. Marie to the Greyhounds on Sunday.  “This is one of the tougher road trips,” Spitfire...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:48:15 +0000
'Walking meditation' — Windsor hikers on mission of peace, love, kindness
In solidarity with Buddhist monks currently trekking across the U.S., Windsor walkers 'spreading peace ... that's our only mission.'

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:56:18 +0000
Fraud, assault cases jump in January; overall Windsor crime stats down — police
Windsor saw decrease in crimes against people (188 in January 2026 vs. 208 in January 2025), but Amherstburg saw a big increase in such crimes, to 22 incidents this year. In comparison, Windsor had a decrease in crimes against people, down 9.6 per c...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:15:36 +0000
Opinion: Others falling apart, but Canadians at long last coming together
The Canadian political class, from Harper to Carney, has been energized by the surge in Canadian pride we’ve seen in the last year

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....

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