Windsor Star

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:06:01 +0000
Spitfires slip past Otters to complete rare season road sweep
A win in Erie over the Otters always seems to be a challenge for the Windsor Spitfires.  After scoring the game’s first three goals, the Spitfires did struggle to the finish line to secure a 3-2 win over the Otters at the Erie Insurance Arena ...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:26:50 +0000
What's On Windsor: Auto show, local shorts, pickle party and more
The weekend is here, and Windsor-Essex (and Detroit) is buzzing with things to see, do, and taste. Whether you’re chasing high-energy thrills, hunting for local art, or just looking for a fun family outing, we’ve rounded up some of the be...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:55:07 +0000
Pedestrian injured in hit and run
Windsor police recorded 80 weather-related motor vehicle collisions, including a pedestrian injured hit-and-run, during the recent two-day wintery blast. The winter storm brought snow, high winds and frigid temperatures, producing slippery roads and ...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:23:08 +0000
Why U.S. military coercion is unlikely, though Canada should take proactive steps
Should Canadians be prepared for the United States to use military coercion to achieve its goals?  Economic coercion is the more viable choice for President Donald Trump if he presses his objectives in Canada, since he has the means to apply that pr...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:13:53 +0000
Obit: Longest-serving Windsor CAO, former councillor Hilary Payne dies at 93
Hilary George Myles Payne, July 13, 1932 — January 13, 2026 A former city councillor and Windsor’s longest-serving top bureaucrat is being remembered as a “true role model” for civic service. Hilary Payne died on Tuesday at age 93...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:06:55 +0000
New tank unveiled by U.S. Army marks a first for Detroit Auto Show
For the first time, the U.S. Army has unveiled a new tank at the Detroit Auto Show. The M1E3 Abrams, a battle tank officially unveiled by the U.S. Army on Thursday, is an early prototype “designed to dominate the battlefield of 2040 and beyond,” ...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:54:29 +0000
'Great news' — Third shift at Windsor Assembly plant will be rolling within weeks
The long-awaited return of Windsor Assembly Plant’s third shift — bringing roughly 1,500 jobs back to the city — is coming in mid-February. Unifor Local 444 president James Stewart told the Star that the shift is scheduled to begin Feb. 17, bri...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:01 +0000
LaSalle police ask public for help to ID theft suspect
LaSalle police are asking for help in identifying a woman suspected of stealing from several local businesses.  Police said the thefts occurred between Jan. 2 and 3, at a business in the 1800 block of Wyoming Avenue in LaSalle.  They did not rev...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:19:30 +0000
Windsor man faces failure to move over charge by OPP
A driver who allegedly failed to move over when approaching emergency vehicles on Highway 401 now faces several charges. An OPP officer was assisting a tow truck operator following a collision Thursday at 2:45 p.m., on a portion of the highway locate...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:37:40 +0000
Rappers Yelawolf, Prof, That Mexican OT perform March 26 at Caesars Windsor
Rappers Yelawolf, Prof and That Mexican OT bring their joint Canada Tour 2026 to Caesars Windsor March 26.  Michael Wayne Atha, better known by his stage name Yelawolf, is an American rapper and multi-platinum, chart-topper, best known for sing...

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