Windsor Star
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:55 +0000Did you know a serial killer? Man lived in Windsor after escaping justice for several murders
For nearly a decade, a serial killer secretly lived in Windsor. The Toronto Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police announced Thursday they solved three horrific and seemingly unrelated cold cases going back several decades. The perpetrator was ...
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:41 +0000Art Windsor-Essex draws crowds to big sale supporting local artists
Art Windsor-Essex drew hundreds of visitors for its four-day Art for All sale, showcasing work from nearly 70 local artists. “This event celebrates the vibrancy of our local arts community and is an opportunity for everyone to discover and supp...
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:09 +0000Low tax hike won't endanger Lakeshore infrastructure: Bailey
Lakeshore’s decision to run the lowest tax increase among Essex County municipalities for the second straight year won’t leave it struggling to maintain its infrastructure, said Mayor Tracey Bailey. The municipality passed the lowest 20...
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 03:47:38 +0000Loss proves costly as Spitfires slide out of top spot
The Windsor Spitfires are suddenly looking up in the standings. A 4-3 loss in Kingston to the Frontenacs on Friday left the door open for the Flint Firebirds, who beat the Kitchener Rangers 4-1 at home. That win moved the Firebirds a single point u...
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:08:11 +0000No increase for Essex Region Conservation Authority 2026 budget
The Essex Region Conservation Authority’s board of directors has approved a status quo budget for 2026 — a year filled with uncertainty for conservation agencies across Ontario. On Thursday, ERCA’s board of directors approved a $13.9-mi...
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:00:04 +0000Santa burns rubber as Windsor Assembly Plant drives holiday cheer for Sparky's toy drive
'This is what the holiday season is all about, bringing joy to children and families who need it most.'
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:56:47 +0000Civil suit alleges Windsor humane society acted in 'bad faith' by denying new member votes
Former members of the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society asked a Superior Court judge Thursday to reinstate voting privileges they say were unfairly taken away – while the society asked for the application to be dismissed. At the heart of the Onta...
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:11:37 +0000U.S. congressional report finds Trump tariffs hurting American businesses along Canadian border
President Donald Trump’s trade policies are hurting American businesses in every state located along the U.S.-Canada border that “rely on short-term visits by Canadians,” a new report says. “This has disrupted diplomatic, econ...
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:40:39 +0000$8.8M investment announced for Maizex Blenheim facility
Maizex Seeds, a division of Sollio Agriculture, is adding a new, $8.8-million seed corn processing and packaging plant to its Blenheim facility. The national company produces and sells corn and soybean seeds to farmers across Canada. It also markets ...
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:28:47 +0000'Huge win' — Windsor private clinic welcomes provincial hip, knee replacement surgery funding
A local orthopedic surgeon says the region’s above-average wait times prove Windsor-Essex can benefit from newly approved private surgery clinics, but area critics argue the province should strengthen hospitals instead. The Windsor Surgical Centre ...