Windsor Star

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:45:54 +0000
Essex hunter fined $3,000 for unlawful deer hunt
An Essex man has been fined $3,000 after pleading guilty to unlawfully hunting during a controlled deer hunt in southwestern Ontario. According to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the man was convicted in the Ontario Court of Justice after ...

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:24:58 +0000
‘Windsor boys at heart’ – Hometown rock heroes The Tea Party honoured with Key to the City
After more than three decades touring the globe, Windsor rock band The Tea Party returned home on Friday to be presented with one of the city’s highest civic honours. The band was presented with a Key to the City by Mayor Drew Dilkens in a ceremony...

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:43:22 +0000
'Much better deal for America' — Trump confirms Gordie Howe bridge will open this month
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open July 27 after his administration negotiated what he described as a “better deal” for the United States. Trump confirmed the opening date in a post on Truth So...

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:09:10 +0000
Helping veterans: Ontario rebates liquor licence fees for Royal Canadian Legion branches
Program applies to legion branches in Ridgetown, Chatham, Tilbury, Wheatley, Merlin, Blenheim, Highgate, Comber and Pelee Island. 

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:07:04 +0000
Province invests $2.2M to expand skilled trades training in Windsor
The province estimates Ontario will need more than 400,000 workers to fill skilled trades-related job openings over the next decade.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:02:35 +0000
Leamington rejects greenhouse proposal after debate over future commercial land
Administration recommended council reject the applications, arguing the site is strategically located within Leamington’s future employment area.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:58:28 +0000
Annual Sally Fest free community BBQ returns to downtown Windsor
Around 200 residents attended this year’s neighbourhood gathering outside The Salvation Army Windsor Centre of Hope

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:47:53 +0000
Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27
The long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge has an opening date — again. Late on Friday, the Government of Canada confirmed that the span between Windsor and Detroit will open on July 27, “with the support of the United States Governmen...

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:34:49 +0000
Dilkens pitches mayoral pay cut to boost councillor compensation
Windsor's mayor makes $228,843, including taxable benefits, and is one of the highest-paid mayors in the province.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:34:23 +0000
TV stars and 90s improv icons set to headline Windsor's YESfest 2026, July 17-18
YESfest 2026 is bringing a powerhouse roster of Canadian and Windsor-based comedians for a weekend of improv comedy performances and free professional workshops at the KordaZone Theatre on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18. Now in its second year...

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