Windsor Star
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:06:02 +0000Leamington's budget increases taxes 2.5 per cent in 2026
The average homeowners in the Municipality of Leamington will see taxes increase 2.5 per cent in 2026. That’s an extra $67.13 on the tax bill of the average residential home assessed at $190,000. “This modest increase ensures the munici...
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:49:17 +0000Kingsville finalizes 2026 budget with 5.9 per cent tax hike
Kingsville property owners can expect to pay 5.9 per cent more in municipal taxes next year. That works out to an increase of $126 on the tax bill for the average household assessed at $250,000. “There were many challenges in preparing this yea...
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:57:16 +0000Windsor-Essex public school board fills two trustee vacancies
The Greater Essex County District School Board has selected trustees to fill two temporary vacancies. At a special meeting Monday, the board selected Cheryl Lovell to represent Leamington and Pelee Island, and Chandrika Abhang to represent LaSalle ...
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:27:07 +0000After 1,000 3rd-shift Windsor Assembly hires through internal process, Stellantis says public job postings unlikely
'We will likely achieve our goal without taking open applications,' the company told the Windsor Star.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:47:59 +0000Annual NHL alumni vs. OPP game Jan. 11 in Lakeshore
Grab your favourite NHL team jersey and your toque and head down to Lakeshore’s Atlas Tube Recreation Centre for a hockey battle in support of Special Olympics Ontario and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. NHL alumni will face off against ...
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:41:49 +0000'Really disappointing' — Province rejects Essex request for Harrow drainage upgrade funding
The province has rejected a Town of Essex grant application seeking about $1 million for the expansion of the Harrow raw sewage pumping station. “It just means that now the residents will have to fully fund it unless another grant opportunity com...
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:21:25 +0000Windsor police charge suspect in commercial burglary
Windsor police tracked down a commercial break-and-enter suspect following a six-month search, arresting the man last week. Officers investigated the break-in that occurred May 31 at a commercial property in the 4100 block of 7th Concession Road...
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:17:57 +0000UWindsor, Holy Names high school team up to promote physical activity among special needs students
'Breaking edge' program uses sports, physical activity to showcase strengths of adults with developmental disabilities.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:04:06 +0000Candy-toting Santa visits Kingsville park lit up for the holidays
Kingsville's Fantasy of Lights — through Jan. 6 at Lakeside Park — features over 50 lit-up displays.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:10:52 +0000Ford: On hijabs, turbans, crosses … and secularism in an outraged society
Only a minority of ignorant people still find the wearing of religious symbols in public in Canada strange, our guest columnist writes.