Windsor Star

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:44:04 +0000
Opportunities running out for Spitfires after two-goal lead slips away against Firebirds
Opportunities are running out for the Windsor Spitfires.  Saturday was a prime chance for the Spitfires to retake control of the battle for first place in the OHL’s West Division.  However, an early two-goal lead disappeared in a 4-2 road loss to...

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:23:22 +0000
'Beautiful success' —Alzheimer Society and local church host Chords and Connections
Dozens of people gathered inside a Tecumseh church last week to hear music and make memories with the first ever Chords & Connections. The Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County and St. Mark’s by-the-Lake Anglican Church hosted the “up...

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:02:13 +0000
CRA touts faster response times, grocery benefit ahead of tax filing season
The minister responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency touted faster response times and new benefits to tackle cost-of-living pressures during a visit to Windsor on Thursday, in a bid to fight what he said was an “unfair perception” of the tax co...

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:43:19 +0000
Trade war elbows up: Ottawa invests up to $700K in Windsor manufacturer that grew despite tariffs
As part of the federal government’s pledge to support Canadian industry during the current trade war, Ottawa has pledged to invest up to $700,000 in Windsor-based mould manufacturer NextGen Mold Technologies. The funding announced Friday is par...

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:18:19 +0000
'Very disappointed' — Windsor humane society to appeal court ruling on member voting rights
A month after a judge ruled the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society acted in “bad faith” denying voting rights to more than 200 new members in 2024, the organization says it plans to challenge the ruling. In a statement Thursday, the boar...

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:18:59 +0000
Politicians 'double down' on multibillion-dollar public commitment to Windsor NextStar battery plant
'It was worth every single penny ... if they decide to expand, we'll put more money into it," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said in Windsor at NextStar Energy's grand opening.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:00:01 +0000
'Sensational claims' — India media weigh in on who may have killed Windsor's Nancy Grewal
'Rival Punjab-based gangster networks are pointing fingers at each other in a bid to exploit the tragedy' — The Tribune (India).

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:52:09 +0000
Windsor's Jacob Robson once again answers the call for Team Canada at World Baseball Classic
When Canada calls, Windsor’s Jacob Robson will always answer.  The 31-year-old Robson is in Puerto Rico with Team Canada, which opens pool play in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday against Columbia.  “Some of the best baseball I’ve ev...

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:51:32 +0000
Ontario premier praises Windsor mayor for 'outside the box' thinking in calling for truck tolls at Ambassador Bridge
'We're going to unleash Mayor Dilkens on them' — on visit to Windsor, Doug Ford warms to mayor's suggestion for Huron Church Road truck tolls.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:50:35 +0000
Putting more women in power — UWindsor launches business leadership award
'Just get involved and say 'yes' to every opportunity,' says inaugural winner of Lenore Simpson Women in Business Award.

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