Windsor Star

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:25:29 +0000
Essex County to consider relief from green bin fees
Essex County will consider providing some relief from green bin charges over the next few years.  At Wednesday’s council meeting, Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey introduced a notice of motion — meaning it will likely be debated at the next m...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:22:15 +0000
Windsor police lay first-degree murder charge in city's first homicide of 2026
Windsor police have laid a first-degree murder charge against a LaSalle man in the city’s first homicide of the year, less than 24 hours after a man was found unresponsive in a hospital parking lot. Officers were called Tuesday shortly after 5:...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:56:07 +0000
Soldiers vs. Sailors — Local military face off for annual charity hockey game in Essex
No tanks, no anchors — just skates, sticks, and a six-year-old rivalry on ice. Players took to the ice at the Essex Sports Centre Complex on Sunday for the sixth annual Army-Navy charity hockey game. “It’s the longest running military s...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:06:57 +0000
Police look to identify four suspects in downtown assault
Windsor police are searching for four individuals allegedly involved in a group assault that occurred downtown earlier this month.  Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the four men who entered a business in the 400 block of Oue...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:58:40 +0000
'Nowhere to turn' — Despite dip in police-reported cases, advocates say Windsor area domestic violence remains 'epidemic'
'There's no indication that there will be a change in demand for the services we offer ... we've been running at full capacity' — Hiatus House.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:50:19 +0000
Spitfires weekly sees club set for major challenge riding a three-game winning streak
The Windsor Spitfires are feeling better about the team’s overall game.  After picking up just three points in three games over four days on a lengthy road trip, the Spitfires spent the early part of last week trying to refocus.  “I think thatÂ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:02:32 +0000
Cheers to Olympics! Windsor bars can start selling booze at 6 a.m. — until Sunday
Windsor bars are permitted to open early so Olympics fans can be 'part of this together.'

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:09:11 +0000
U.S. Homeland Security made Gordie Howe bridge an official border crossing — just before Trump threat
Trump's own Department of Homeland Security stated in a Jan. 30 document that the 'public will benefit greatly' from the new bridge crossing.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:41:11 +0000
'Cost of living crisis' — UWindsor students call on province to rein in tuition costs
In response to 'thousands of calls' from students, Premier Doug Ford suggested they choose better post-secondary courses for in-demand jobs.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:49:59 +0000
What's On Windsor: Black history, Lunar New Year, drag divas and more
Whether you’re chasing culture, exploring local flavours or just looking for a fun weekend out, our guide has your next adventure covered.

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