Windsor Star

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:58:48 +0000
Trump doubles down on tariffs during state of the union address
Trump attempts to cast the American economy as strong in lead-up to midterm elections, historically a referendum on a sitting president's popularity.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:38:05 +0000
UPDATED – 'Sad day': Diageo employees leave Amherstburg plant for last time, two days ahead of schedule
The Amherstburg Diageo plant has come to an end earlier than expected.  John D’Agnolo, president of Unifor Local 200, which represents Diageo employees, confirmed Wednesday that it would be the facility’s last day, even though emp...

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:35:05 +0000
RECAP: What's the fuss over Trump and the Gordie Howe International Bridge?
On eve of new $6.4B Windsor-Detroit bridge opening, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested in a late-night social media post he would block it. Windsor Star readers had questions.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:09:20 +0000
Spitfires weekly sees head coach Greg Walters set to reach milestone mark
It will be a milestone game for Windsor Spitfires’ head coach Greg Walters.  In his second season with the Spitfires, the 55-year-old Walters will hit the 400-game mark as an Ontario Hockey League head coach on Friday when Windsor hits the roa...

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:13:17 +0000
'Massive quantity' — Crown seeks 13 years for Windsor drug trafficker busted with 1 kg fentanyl
'We have to denounce this.' Even the Windsor dealer's defence agrees the quantity of seized drugs was big.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:23:04 +0000
Windsor Muslims, fasting for Ramadan, serve up hot food at Downtown Mission
Tuesday's mission part of group's ongoing Ahmadiyya Kitchen initiative, with volunteers preparing hot food at their mosque and serving it at shelters once a month.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:15:05 +0000
Guest column: How I got 800 spam emails — but no deluxe 'cat dung flinger'
Our guest columnist's humorous take on being the target of a cyberworld hack that left him without a very expensive cat toilet.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:01:59 +0000
Police recover $16K in stolen goods following break-in
Windsor police recovered almost $16,000 in stolen property following a commercial break-and-enter. A suspect smashed a window and then unlocked a door to gain entry to a business in the 2200 block of Huron Church Road, around 8 p.m. on Feb. 23, accor...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:49:32 +0000
Around Essex County: Cragg no longer CAO of Lakeshore
Lakeshore and its top bureaucrat have parted ways.  Tyson Cragg is no longer chief administrative officer of the Municipality of Lakeshore.  “Effective immediately, Lakeshore’s Chief Administrative Officer Tyson Cragg is no longer employe...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:45:28 +0000
Windsor ushers in Year of the Horse with Lunar New Year celebration
Drums thundered and dragons danced at Devonshire Mall on Sunday as Windsor helped usher in the Chinese New Year.  The Essex County Chinese Canadian Association hosted a four-hour program of cultural performances to welcome the Year of the Horse. The...

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