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Stellantis workers vote in favour of strike action
Stellantis workers including those at Windsor Assembly Plant have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action after contract negotiations stalled last month over several contentious issues. “Unifor members at Stellantis understand how difficult negotiations with the company have been and gave an overwhelming mandate to support their bargaining committee,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
Runners take over Windsor in record numbers during Detroit marathon
Sunny and brisk weather made for ideal running conditions as a record-breaking number of runners took part in the 49th annual Detroit Free Press Marathon in Detroit and Windsor on Sunday. Thousands of runners made their way across the border into Canada for the marathon and half-marathon races, while hundreds of Windsor residents lined up along Riverside Drive and downtown Windsor to cheer them on.
Stellantis autoworkers cast votes on strike mandate
Thousands of Windsor autoworkers cast their ballots Saturday on a motion for strike authorization, as union officials urged members to approve the measure amid stalled contract talks with Stellantis. Stellantis workers packed the 5,000-seat Colosseum at Caesars Windsor, where Unifor Local 444 president James Stewart said an affirmative vote would “create leverage” in ongoing negotiations with the company.
Book on Canadian automotive history highlights Windsor’s influence
As the Canadian automotive industry faces an uncertain future, a new book chronicles Canada’s century-long relationship to the car for clues on what the road ahead might look like. Car Nation Canada: An Illustrated History, reviews the cultural and economic changes that have shaped Canada’s love of — and dependence on — the car, the primary mode of transportation for four out of every five Canadians.
Windsor drug dealer carried 2 kg fentanyl in backpack, Crown says
Lawyers made closing statements on Thursday in the trial of a convicted drug trafficker now accused of having possessed roughly two kilos of fentanyl — one of the largest quantities of the deadly drug ever presented at trial in a Windsor court.
Poilievre pushes tariff-free trade during Windsor-Detroit visit
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called for a tariff-free trade deal with the United States during a stop in Windsor Tuesday, warning that Canada’s economic position has deteriorated since trade talks collapsed in August. Speaking at the Windsor riverfront before heading to Detroit, Poilievre urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to return to the negotiation table as Canadian automakers and steel producers face the threat of a 50 per cent U.S. tariff beginning Jan. 1.
Enwin Utilities testing out AI-tech for hydro pole inspections
Enwin Utilities is testing out what it means to bring artificial intelligence to the streets of Windsor. The company has launched a pilot project with South Korean-based Neural D to evaluate if AI-assisted technology can be useful for inspecting the city’s utility infrastructure.
Man arrested after spraying motorist with noxious substance
Windsor police have arrested a 35-year-old man following an assault involving a noxious spray. Police say shortly after 5 p.m. on Oct. 5, officers responded to a report that a person had been sprayed with a noxious substance in the 900 block of Curry Avenue. Officers learned that a 68-year-old driver confronted a man operating an electric motorized device on the street. During the argument, the man sprayed the driver with a noxious substance before fleeing the area.
Woman, 53, killed after being struck by vehicle on Tecumseh Road East
A 53-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle Thursday evening. Police say shortly after 10 p.m. on Oct. 8, officers responded to a report of a collision near the intersection of Central Avenue and Tecumseh Road East. Investigators determined that a 53-year-old woman was crossing Tecumseh Road East mid-block when she was struck by an oncoming vehicle.
Windsor man who took part in deadly ‘unprovoked’ attack gets 9.5 years for manslaughter
A Windsor man who took part in a deadly “two-on-one attack” on an unarmed victim in 2025 was sentenced to 9.5 years in prison for manslaughter on Tuesday. Colin Lusk, then 27, participated in the “unprovoked” attack against 37-year-old David Pavao at a residence in Windsor on Aug. 14, 2025, and later took part in transporting the victim’s body to northern Ontario to dispose of it, Ontario Court Justice Mikolaj Bazylko said during sentencing Tuesday.
Windsor-Essex manufacturers showcase career opportunities to high school students
More than 1,000 Windsor-Essex high school students stepped onto local shop floors last week for a hands-on look at careers in one of the region’s largest industries. The 12th annual Windsor-Essex Manufacturing Day connected students with 21 manufacturers for a hands-on look at careers in one of the region’s largest industries.
Windsor social worker abused 14-year-old client to fulfill sexual ‘sickness’
The Crown is seeking jail time for a Windsor social worker who was found guilty of child luring involving a 14-year-old girl who had sought his help to treat addiction issues. Shaun Raymond Ouellette, 47, abused his position of trust as the teenage girl’s counsellor by grooming her for his own “sexual purpose,” assistant Crown Attorney Kyrstin Krainz said on Friday. “Mr. Ouellette was entrusted with helping a vulnerable child,” Krainz told Ontario Court Justice Christine Malott.
Windsor whisky lovers get rare look inside Hiram Walker distillery
Whisky, whisky, and you guessed it, more whisky. That was the order of the weekend at Windsor’s historic Hiram Walker distillery, where hundreds of whisky enthusiasts got a taste of what happens inside one of the city’s best known — but often unseen — facilities. The inaugural J.P. Wiser’s Whisky Weekend opened the distillery to the public Saturday and Sunday for tours, specialty cocktails, food and live music.
Windsor police find driver passed out behind wheel after crash
Windsor police have arrested a 32-year-old man for impaired driving after he collided with a vehicle that was stopped at a traffic light. Shortly after 8 p.m. on Sept. 30, officers responded to a report of a collision at the Walker Road and Ducharme Street. At the scene, officers found the driver unresponsive behind the wheel, with his foot on the brake and the vehicle still in drive.
Second driver charged in hit-and-run street race that killed pedestrian
A street race between two drivers on Tecumseh Road east led to the hit-and-run death of a 62-year-old pedestrian last weekend, say Windsor police. Police revealed the new details Thursday as they announced a 17-year-old driver, who turned himself into police, has been charged with dangerous operation causing death. A 19-year-old accused of driving the vehicle that struck the pedestrian was arrested shortly after Saturday night’s collision. Police say before 10 p.m. on Sept.
Online marketplace deal turns into extortion, assault in Amherstburg
An online sale dispute allegedly escalated into threats, demands for money and an attack with a noxious substance, leading to extortion and assault charges of a 31-year-old Amherstburg man. Windsor police said the dispute began in September after the suspect responded to an online ad and arranged to buy an item from the victim, promising to pay by the end of the month. When the suspect didn’t come back, the item was sold to another person.
Building bike lanes a top priority for Windsor mayoral candidate Pasquach
Windsor mayoral candidate Kat Pasquach is hoping to build on the cyclist boom brought on by the Gordie Howe International Bridge with a plan to develop a comprehensive bike lane network in the city. During a campaign announcement on Monday, Pasquach said the surge in bike traffic in Sandwich Town could be replicated in other neighbourhoods by addressing the “disjointed” bike infrastructure in Windsor.
Student-run newspaper The Lance makes a comeback on UWindsor campus
As students returned to classes at the University of Windsor this week, they were able to do something that hasn’t been possible in a decade: pick up a copy of The Lance. The student-run independent newspaper, at one point the second-most read newspaper in Windsor, stopped print publication in 2016 and closed down three years later.
ERCA boss worries municipal fees could rise with impending amalgamation
The head of the Essex Region Conservation Authority has “significant concerns” about potential levy fee increases in Windsor-Essex due to the province-mandated merger with neighbouring environmental authorities set to take place next year. Levy fees in Windsor-Essex could rise by more than 40 per cent by 2028 depending on how the province structures the newly amalgamated regional conservation authority, ERCA CAO Tim Byrne told the Star.
Windsor police seeking suspect after attempted bank fraud
Windsor police are seeking a suspect following an attempted bank fraud involving forged government documents. Police say shortly after 3 p.m. on June 17, a suspect went to a financial institution in the 3700 block of Tecumseh Road East and attempted to open an account to access banking services. The suspect presented several forged government documents during the attempted transaction.
Runners brave weather for Windsor’s future Fancsy mega-hospital
More than 200 participants braved the rain to take part in the sixth annual Run for Windsor race at Malden Park on Saturday. Runners and walkers of all ages competed in a one-kilometre or a five-kilometre race to raise funds for the future Fancsy Family Hospital project. Turnout for the race was “tremendous,” run director Arfan Ahmad told the Star, with around 500 people attending or participating in the event.
Windsor police interrupt suspected drug deal, arrest four
Windsor police have arrested four people suspected of dealing drugs following a foot chase in Bruce Park. Police say members of the Drugs and Guns (DIGS) Unit launched an investigation earlier this month into a suspect believed to be distributing illicit substances at Bruce Park, located in the 600 block of Church Street. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Sept. 17, members of the Emergency Services Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 600 block of Bruce Ave.
Police arrest suspect following ‘unprovoked’ stabbing in Windsor restaurant
Windsor police say they have arrested and charged a 48-year-old man following a “seemingly unprovoked” stabbing at a restaurant. Police say shortly before 10 p.m. on Sept. 17, officers responded to a report of a stabbing at a restaurant in the 100 block of Wyandotte Street East. Officers learned that the suspect approached the victim while shouting racial slurs. The suspect then swung a knife at the victim, striking him in the head before fleeing the scene.
Arts and Lifestyle Stories on the Windsor Star
Windsor-Essex News Short tempers and short circuits make for a hilarious new play, The Shark is Broken, opening Friday night at Windsor’s
Windsor high school student selected for global Down syndrome fashion show
Mila Simeunovic is getting ready to show off her runway flair after being selected for a global fashion show for people with Down syndrome. The Grade 12 student from Holy Names Catholic High School has been selected to participate in the ‘Be Beautiful Be Yourself’ fashion show in Denver, Colo. on Nov. 7, one of the world’s largest annual fundraisers for people with the genetic condition.
Windsor high school student selected for global Down syndrome fashion show
From left, sisters Stella and Mila Simeunovic, and their mother, Lidia D'Alimonte, are pictured outside Holy Names Catholic High School in Windsor on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (PASCAL HOGUE / WINDSOR STAR) /Windsor Star Mila Simeunovic is getting ready to show off her runway flair after being selected for a global fashion show for people with Down syndrome.
Pascal Hogue, Author at Windsor Star
Windsor-Essex News A Windsor man is more than $400,000 richer thanks to a winning lottery ticket. Mamo D. of Windsor won a grand total of $442,843.50 in the Aug. 1, Lottario draw. “I’ve been playing the lottery with OLG since I came to Canada in 1976,” Mamo said at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto, where he...
Obit: Lancers football player remembered as an ‘incredible human being’ on and off the field
Nathan Guizzetti is seen here playing for Korah Collegiate High School in Sault Ste. Marie. Nathan Guizzetti, Feb. 16, 2007 – Sept. 6, 2026 Sign In or Create an Account The Windsor athletics community is mourning the loss of Nathan Guizzetti, a second-year football player for the Windsor Lancers who passed away suddenly over the Labour Day weekend.
Windsor man wins $442K Lottario jackpot
Skip to Content Mamo D. of Windsor won a grand total of $442,843.50 in the Aug. 1, Lottario draw. (Photo courtesy of Ontario Lottery and Gaming) A Windsor man is more than $400,000 richer thanks to a winning lottery ticket. Sign In or Create an Account Mamo D. of Windsor won a grand total of $442,843.50 in the Aug. 1, Lottario draw. “I’ve been playing the lottery with OLG since I came to Canada in 1976,” Mamo said at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto, where he collected his winnings.
More than 200 traffic charges laid in Essex County during Labour Day weekend: OPP
An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser is shown in this file photo. (Postmedia Network) Members of the Ontario Provincial Police West Region issued more than 200 bad-driving charges in Essex County during its 2026 Labour Day traffic campaign targeting bad driving behaviour. Sign In or Create an Account In total, the OPP laid more than a thousand speeding charges in Southwestern Ontario over the long weekend as part of its traffic safety education and enforcement campaign.
Windsor police seeking suspect after $21k bank fraud
Windsor police are seeking to identify a suspect involved in a bank fraud scheme that resulted in more than $21,000 in losses in January. (Image courtesy of Windsor Police Service) Windsor police are seeking to identify a suspect involved in a bank fraud scheme that resulted in more than $21,000 in losses. Sign In or Create an Account Members of the financial crimes unit began investigating the scheme on July 28, 2026.
Back to school: Vincent Massey cancels classes after water-main break; province adds new rules
'We’re confident the issue is going to be addressed today and that we can start school as usual tomorrow morning.' Workers are shown near Vincent Massey Secondary School on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 as they completed repair on a broken watermain line. The first day of school was cancelled due to the incident. Windsor’s Vincent Massey Secondary School cancelled classes on the first day back to school after a water-main break disrupted essential services in the building, officials said Tuesday.
Windsor police seeking suspect after west-end assault
Windsor police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect following an alleged assault outside a convenience store in the 300 block of Mill Street on Aug. 26. (Photo courtesy of Windsor Police Service) Windsor police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect following an assault outside a west-end business. Sign In or Create an Account Officers responded to a report of an assault at a convenience store in the 300 block of Mill Street on Aug.
Belle River man sentenced to 6 years for sex crimes against teen babysitters
Allen Corcoran was found guilty in March on seven of eight counts that included sexual assault of a minor. Allen Corcoran is pictured near the Superior Court of Justice in downtown Windsor on Thursday, July 30, 2026. /Windsor Star A Belle River man convicted of sexually assaulting three minors who had been babysitters for his children was sentenced to six years in prison on Thursday.
Cross-border jazz ensemble to bring message of unity at Detroit music festival
Borderland Ensemble celebrates Canada-U.S. relationship despite current political turmoil. Local members of the Borderland Ensemble, Trevor Lamb, left, Austin Di Pietro and Zach McKinney are shown in Windsor on Friday, August 28, 2026. The musicians who are part of a cross-border jazz collective are preparing to perform at the Detroit Jazz Festival.
Jet ski crash renews calls to remove Lake St. Clair rock hazard
Neither the Town of Lakeshore, nor the federal government have taken responsibility. A formation of rocks sticking out of the water along the shore of Lake St. Clair near Russell Woods Road in Lakeshore is shown on Thursday, August 27, 2026. A recent jet ski crash has renewed concerns about a hazardous rock formation in Lake St. Clair that Lakeshore residents have been trying for years to get marked or removed.
Second annual Windsor Asian street food festival a hit with foodies
A Grill King cook grills oysters at the Windsor Asian Night Market at Riverfront Festival Plaza in Windsor on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (PASCAL HOGUE / WINDSOR STAR) /Windsor Star The Windsor Asian Night Market served up a feast for the senses during the four-day street food festival at Riverfront Festival Plaza over the weekend.
Humans and dogs pair up for Windsor edition of the Zulu Challenge at Malden Park
Justin Tao and his pomsky, Toki, take part in the Zulu Challenge obstacle course at Malden Park in Windsor on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. /Windsor Star Humans and canines alike tested their physical limits with a gruelling obstacle course at Malden Park on Saturday. Sign In or Create an Account Around 120 children and adults took part in the first-ever Windsor edition of the Zulu Challenge, flipping tractor tires, climbing monkey walls and traversing balance beams and spider walks.
Windsor police seeking two suspects after violent attack, phone theft
Windsor police are seeking two men suspected of assaulting a man in the 3900 block of Seminole St. on Aug. 7, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Windsor Police Service) Windsor police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects following an assault that left a man injured. Sign In or Create an Account Shortly before 8 a.m. on Aug. 8, officers responded to a report of an assault that took place the night before.
Three Windsor men charged following fentanyl trafficking investigation
Windsor Police Service logo shown on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Windsor police have charged three men and seized over 120 grams of suspected fentanyl following a drug trafficking investigation. Sign In or Create an Account In July 2026, members of the Windsor Police Service Drugs and Guns Unit (DIGS) launched an investigation into suspected drug trafficking in the City of Windsor.
Driver arrested for attempting to evade Ambassador Bridge checkpoint: Windsor police
Vehicles are backed up on the Ambassador Bridge on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. /Windsor Star A 32-year-old driver who attempted to evade a CBSA checkpoint on the Ambassador Bridge was arrested on Friday for dangerous driving, Windsor police said Saturday. The incident caused traffic delays for Canada-bound vehicles Friday afternoon.
Police seek suspect following sexual assault of 12-year-old boy at Windsor park
Windsor police are seeking a man suspected of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy at a park in the 3900 block of Ducharme Street on Aug. 27, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Windsor Police Service) Windsor police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect following the sexual assault of a 12-year-old boy at a park. Shortly after 6 p.m. on August 27, police received a report of a sexual assault that occurred earlier that day.
Drug dealer sentenced to 4 years for selling lethal fentanyl dose to Leamington mom
The Ontario Court of Justice on Monday, July 6, 2020, in Windsor, ON. (Dan Janisse-The Windsor Star) The Windsor Star A Leamington drug dealer was sentenced to four years in prison for selling a bag of fentanyl that led to the fatal overdose of a 39-year-old mother of three.
U.S. Mail boat crew rescued pair of jet skiers stranded beneath Ambassador Bridge
The American mail boat M.S. Westcott is shown near the Ambassador Bridge on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Boat captain Neil Schultheiss, right, and deckhands Jose Mendez, left, and Dario Cordova saved two men last Friday who capsized a personal watercraft. When a vessel traffic centre report was sent out Friday night about two people stranded in the Detroit River, a small U.S. mail boat came to the rescue.
Province invests $100K for economic rural planning in Windsor and Tecumseh
MPP Andrew Dowie speaks at a press conference on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the Tecumseh Town Hall. A $100,000 provincial investment is aimed at laying the groundwork for new industrial development and economic growth in Windsor and Tecumseh. Sign In or Create an Account The funding will support industrial and land-use planning intended to attract new investment to the region, local leaders announced Tuesday in Tecumseh.
Suicide Awareness Month seeks to inspire ‘difficult’ conversations about mental health
Mental health educator Adrian Deschamps and communications director Kim Willis at CMHA-WECB are pictured in Windsor on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. /Windsor Star “You are not alone.” Sign In or Create an Account That’s the message local mental health and health-care organizations put front and centre Monday as they launched Windsor-Essex’s 11th annual Suicide Awareness Month campaign.
Saturday closure of Gordie Howe multi-use path left some American visitors stuck in Windsor
From left, Javan Green, Brian Nelson, Marc Bay and Paul Clarke were unable to return to the United States on the multi-use path following its closure on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 22, 2026. /Windsor Star The temporary closure of the Gordie Howe multi-use path on Saturday afternoon due to bad weather left some American visitors who were stuck on the Canadian side questioning the reliability of the cross-border connection.
West-end residents applaud Windsor's plan to take over dilapidated Ambassador Bridge houses
City council started the expropriation process, targeting rotting houses scattered across a once-thriving neighbourhood. A boarded-up home at 319 Indian Road owned by the Canadian Transit Company and approved for demolition is seen on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. /Windsor Star Sandwich Town residents celebrated the city’s plan to expropriate 45 derelict properties in an effort to revive their neighbourhood that has been plagued with urban blight for decades.
Ceremony marking 84th anniversary of Dieppe Raid honors fallen Canadian soldiers
Members of the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment are shown on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at the Dieppe Park in downtown Windsor during a ceremony marking the 84th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid. /Windsor Star Over one hundred people gathered Wednesday at Dieppe Gardens on Windsor’s waterfront to honour the Canadian soldiers who fought during the ill-fated Dieppe Raid 84 years ago. Sign In or Create an Account The disastrous raid on the Nazi-occupied French coastal port of Dieppe on Aug.
Residents applaud Windsor, Ont.'s plan to take over dilapidated Ambassador Bridge houses
City council started the expropriation process, targeting rotting houses scattered across a once-thriving neighbourhood. • • A boarded-up home at 319 Indian Road owned by the Canadian Transit Company and approved for demolition is seen on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. /Windsor Star Sandwich Town residents celebrated the city’s plan to expropriate 45 derelict properties in an effort to revive their neighbourhood that has been plagued with urban blight for decades.
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