Windsor Star
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:38:21 +0000'Blatant corruption' — U.S. Representatives sponsor bill to protect Gordie Howe bridge from Trump
Several Democratic U.S. Representatives from Michigan have joined forces to launch a bill that would stop President Donald Trump’s threatened roadblock of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. “Trump’s threat to block the Gordie Howe Internatio...
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:28:52 +0000‘A major milestone’ – One million battery cells produced at Windsor’s NextStar Energy facility
NextStar Energy has produced its one-millionth battery cell at its Windsor manufacturing facility, the company announced on Thursday. The company, which began commercial cell production in Windsor last November, said the achievement marked “a major...
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:22:17 +0000'Recipe for collapse' — Windsor-Essex paramedics vote 100% in favour of strike mandate
The union that represents hundreds of paramedics in Windsor-Essex says the workers have voted to authorize a strike. CUPE Local 2974 said in a news release that members voted 100 per cent in favour of a strike, if necessary, in response to “c...
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:27:53 +0000Spitfires end three-year drought against Spirit
The drought is finally over for the Windsor Spitfires. A 4-2 road win over the Saginaw Spirit on Saturday gave Windsor its first regulation win at the Dow Event Center in more than three years. “Yeah, they were saying that,” Spitfires’...
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:47:39 +0000Spitfires, Windsor Regional Hospital join forces for youth sports fundraiser
Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation and the Windsor Spitfires have teamed up to launch a new school-based fundraising campaign in support of Hats On for Healthcare. As part of the initiative, called Hockey Helps, youth sports teams and schools will ...
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:18:34 +0000Detroit, Windsor police chiefs laud law enforcement link
Leadership from the Detroit Police Department visited Windsor this week to support the Canadian border city’s new chief of police — an “excellent partner” to the Motor City. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison, who attended Tuesday...
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:15:32 +0000Right in the face: St. Clair College's Pie Your Prof charity event proves popular with students
It’s a highlight of the academic calendar — almost as exciting as the last day of classes. About 100 St. Clair College students lined up to cram a pie in their professors’ faces on Tuesday, with the excuse that it was for a good cause. The popu...
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:48:39 +0000Canadian diva Jann Arden to play Caesars Windsor June 19
Canadian pop diva Jann Arden returns to Caesars Windsor for a one-night performance. The multi-platinum, award-winning singer/songwriter brings her heartfelt music and quick wit to The Colosseum stage June 19. Arden has racked up numerous accolades i...
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:44:52 +0000Man faces assault, drugs and weapons charges while on probation
A Windsor man arrested for assault is facing additional charges after police allegedly found a loaded, stolen handgun and illegal drugs. Windsor police were searching for the man who was wanted on charges of assault, assault with a weapon and theft f...
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:27:08 +0000Beheadings to heart-shaped pizza: The history of Valentine’s Day — and last-minute gift ideas
It’s a celebrated day of love and romance, born from beheadings, whippings, and animal sacrifices. Thousands of lovers, friends, and self-pamperers across Windsor-Essex will be dining out and indulging with Valentine’s Day celebrations this weeke...