Windsor Star

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:50:43 +0000
Windsor police search for four suspects following pepper spray attack
Four suspects are being sought after a pepper spray attack at an east side home left five people injured, including a child.  Windsor police are searching for the suspects who allegedly smashed a rear window of a home in the 2600 block of Sycamore D...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:24:37 +0000
Region gaining 101 beds with new hospital, among multiple Windsor mentions in Ontario budget
The provincial government’s new $244-billion budget suggests for the first time how many beds Essex County’s new mega-hospital will have, but local officials caution that number is still in flux. The Ontario budget dropped Thursday with a pledge ...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:47:07 +0000
'Alone and afraid' — Windsor humane society issues plea after injured dog left outside shelter
The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society is urging the public not to abandon pets after an injured dog was left outside its doors this week. A small dog, described by staff as a “sweet girl,” was found unattended outside the shelter Wednes...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:41:55 +0000
LaSalle police seize firearms from Front Road residence
LaSalle police seized firearms from a residence on Front Road Thursday, following an hours-long shutdown of a section of the busy thoroughfare.  LaSalle officers, with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police, executed a public safety warra...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:19:08 +0000
'Years of hatred' — Crown presses Windsor killer over fatal shooting motive
'It had been years of built-up animosity, built-up hatred on your part towards him.'

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:19 +0000
Ontario budget leans on existing supports, limited new aid for key sectors
More than half of Ontario’s exports to the United States avoided tariffs under CUSMA.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:48:41 +0000
What's On Windsor: Downtown farmer's market returns, Nain Rouge, and more
Here’s a look at what’s happening across Windsor-Essex this weekend. STAR FAVES Farm to table: The Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market returns for its 17th season March 28 with more space, vendors and attractions. The annual event, which brings th...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:20:58 +0000
Sarnia mayor calls for changes to proposed law to hold municipal councillors accountable
Sarnia’s mayor is asking Premier Doug Ford to make changes to proposed legislation aimed at holding municipal politicians accountable. Mayor Mike Bradley sent a letter Wednesday to Ford’s office, as well as mayors and municipal councils across th...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:08:21 +0000
Windsor police officers earn lifesaving honour after rescuing man from Detroit River
The Windsor police officers who pulled a man from the Detroit River and revived him nearly three years ago were recognized Thursday for their lifesaving efforts. Constables Ryan Coughlin, Abraham Nyamadi, Jeff Theriault and Mark Turkalj received St. ...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:28:03 +0000
Spitfires take goldfish memory approach after taking series opener against Storm
It’s only one win.  That’s the message the Windsor Spitfires carried after opening the playoffs with a 4-0 win over the Guelph Storm on Thursday at the WFCU Centre.  “We have to have a goldfish memory here,” Spitfires’ forward Nat...

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