Windsor Star

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:01:20 +0000
Caesars Windsor president Kevin Laforet to retire early next year
Kevin Laforet, a fixture at Caesars Windsor and its predecessor Casino Windsor, will retire early next year after more than 30 years in the tourism industry. Currently president of Caesars Windsor, Laforet has worked in executive roles since 1994 whe...

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:01:48 +0000
'We were just shocked' — Kingsville cow gives one-in-11-million miracle birth
"He’s almost crying on the phone. ’Guys! There’s four!’ It was magical.”

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:39:40 +0000
Over Windsor objections, judge says $7.3M deal brings 'finality' for fire-displaced highrise residents
City of Windsor claims lawsuit settlement could limit it to $500,000 in damages from 2019 highrise fire despite $4-million loss.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:25:55 +0000
Lakeshore woman loses $6,500 to grandparent scam
An Essex County senior was scammed out of $6,500 and police are once again reminding residents to be cautious.  OPP officers responded Oct. 31 to a Lakeshore address for a report of fraud.   The investigation found a woman had received several phon...

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:19:57 +0000
Tilbury victim's family 'furious' after woman charged with first-degree murder granted bail
A bail hearing, which resulted in the release of a woman accused in the death of a Tilbury man, came as a surprise to his family members.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:51:51 +0000
Say cheese — Essex County OPP begins equipping officers with body-worn cameras
'It provides us with accurate accountability of what transpired during any interactions,' OPP say of new officer-equipped recording devices.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:14:23 +0000
'Full-time job' — London city council approves 35% pay hike for next term
Following 9-6 vote, London city council approved big increase in councillor pay, from $67.4K now to $94.2K a year from now.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:15:38 +0000
Reader letter: Canadians can take action to end housing crisis
I’ve seen how the housing crisis has deeply affected our community. More and more people are being pushed into homelessness, and it feels like everyone is falling behind. We have to turn things around, and we have an opportunity in front of us with...

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:00:12 +0000
How 'resilient' NextStar Energy Windsor plant pivots as EV battery demand plummets
With slackening demand for electric vehicle batteries just as it begins production, Windsor's NextStar pivots to in-demand 'energy storage' batteries.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:43:41 +0000
Not enough? Windsor judge questions proposed 2-year jail sentence for Circle K serial robber
'These workers should be able to operate without fear of assault or robbery.'

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