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Windsor police are seeking public help to identify a suspect in an April arson at a Walkerville commercial building, while the city moves forward with $12 million in road improvements in Wards 8, 9, and 10. The annual Art in the Park festival in Willistead Park attracted thousands, and a search continues on Lake St. Clair for a missing boater.

Windsor police are seeking public help to identify a suspect in an April arson at a Walkerville commercial property and are investigating a fire that displaced four residents in East Windsor. A man was arrested in Vaughan for a double murder, while Windsor’s craft distilleries are gaining national attention amid U.S. bourbon shortages.

Windsor police seek public help identifying a suspect in an April arson case in Walkerville and are investigating a double murder in Vaughan. A fire in East Windsor displaced four residents, and OPP divers are searching Lake St Clair for a missing boater.

Windsor police are investigating the arrest of a man linked to a double murder in Vaughan, while a fire in East Windsor displaced four residents and damaged two homes. A Windsor doctor faces an eight-month suspension after accessing newborn birth records, raising concerns about patient privacy.

Windsor residents face ongoing issues with a structure fire near E.C. Row, closed North Service Road, and persistent road problems on Riverside Drive East. The city also grapples with safety concerns at Sand Point Beach following a teen drowning, while local events and weather updates round out the update.

Windsor's McDonald's owner Jason Trussell raised over $244,000 for the Ronald McDonald House, ranking top-two in Canada's fundraising. Authorities issued an arrest warrant for a fentanyl dealer in Windsor after seizing 68.3 grams of the drug and a scale.

Windsor police are seeking public help to identify a suspect in a teen assault on Wyandotte Street East and are asking for video footage in a car theft on Huntington Avenue. The city also discusses repurposing the former Greyhound depot into a greenhouse and Leamington’s new waterfront plaza.

Windsor police arrested a man and are searching for another in a double homicide in Vaughan, while a python was found at a Windsor sewage plant. Volunteers cleaned downtown areas, and the Duff-Baby House in Sandwich reopened after restoration.

Windsor police warn of ATV safety risks after half of all-terrain vehicle fatalities involved riders without helmets, while a collision on Walker Road leaves two hospitalized and sparks an SIU investigation. A man is jailed for stealing 10 luxury cars linked to an international crime network, and local business owners in Grand Falls-Windsor voice concerns over a new housing plan.

Windsor police are investigating a collision during an attempted traffic stop that left two people hospitalized, with the SIU reviewing officer conduct. A local man sentenced to prison for stealing 10 high-end cars linked to an international crime network and Premier Doug Ford's announcement on Ontario’s defense strategy and job growth in Windsor.

Windsor police are investigating a serious collision on Walker Road involving an SUV and another vehicle, with two people hospitalized, and are reviewing the incident amid road safety concerns. Two men were arrested for vehicle thefts in Walkerville, using a stolen SUV in a collision, sparking calls for increased patrols in the area.

Windsor police are investigating a collision in the city following an attempted traffic stop that left two people hospitalized, while two men were arrested for vehicle thefts in Walkerville. Unifor is hopeful Stellantis will bring new vehicle models to Windsor or Brampton plants as the automaker plans to refresh 12 existing models and launch 11 new vehicles.

Windsor's International Film Festival leader made headlines at Cannes, highlighting the city's growing influence in global cinema. A minivan crash and a man's arrest after release from custody are among the key public safety updates.

Windsor city council faces renewed pressure after a land tribunal overturned its rejection of the Riverside Townhomes project, while a rideshare driver faces sexual assault charges and a 17-year-old is charged in a shooting linked to youth violence. Officials also push forward with a homeless housing plan using the former Windsor Arena, despite criticism over its lack of detail.

Windsor police face internal disciplinary action after a constable was demoted for inappropriate sexual calls, while OPP use-of-force concerns arise in Kingsville. The city's mayor clashes with the Welcome Centre Shelter over funding, and Windsor Assembly Plant investigates an explosion's cause amid ongoing safety reviews.

Windsor police investigate three impaired driving collisions and demote an officer over sexual harassment allegations, while a missing person search continues in Leamington. Cellphone data shows increased downtown Windsor foot traffic, indicating rising interest in local attractions.

Windsor police raided a Tecumseh home linked to the Satan’s Choice Motorcycle Club, seizing firearms and charging a man over drug and gun trafficking ties. A suspicious downtown fire caused $100,000 in damage, while an officer-involved shooting in east Windsor led to a man’s death and a public inquiry by the Special Investigations Unit.

Windsor: A man died in an officer-involved shooting in east Windsor, prompting a Special Investigations Unit appeal for info and an Ontario police watchdog probe. City leaders announced plans to expand an urban park near Ojibway and rename GreenShield Hall at the University of Windsor.

Windsor police are investigating a shooting in the east end linked to a cricket game and a fire on Windsor Avenue, while a social worker faces charges for abusing a 15-year-old in therapy. City officials also discuss a land sale near Ojibway Park and concerns over the Gordie Howe Bridge’s delayed opening.

Windsor police shot a man during a confrontation in the east end early May 23, 2026, following a fire that displaced four residents on Curry Avenue. The city also faces rising impaired driving charges near the Canada-U.S. border and a missing person search in Pinery Provincial Park.

Windsor: Highway 401 is partially closed after an accident, and a fire at a west Windsor industrial site has raised workplace safety concerns. The mayor defended funding for the Welcome Centre Shelter for Women and Families amid capacity issues, while the Windsor-Essex Catholic school board named a new education director.

Windsor: A fatal pedestrian collision on Howard Avenue adds to recent concerns over traffic safety, while the city’s women’s shelter struggles with bed shortages. Mayor Drew Dilkens warns of risks in rushing the Gordie Howe Bridge’s opening, and Windsor-Essex Health Unit announces $1.1 million facility upgrades.

Windsor council approved $69 million to upgrade the Lakeshore sewage system and support 14,000 new homes. Three drivers charged with impaired driving during Victoria Day weekend faced 90-day suspensions and vehicle impoundments, while mayor Dilkens announced major road work in east Windsor.

Windsor city officials approved $69 million for Lakeshore sewage upgrades and new housing, while three people faced charges for impaired driving during Victoria Day. Mayor Dilkens announced major roadwork in east Windsor, and the Sikh community celebrated Khalsa Day downtown as the Spitfires deal with player losses.

Windsor residents gathered at the Freedom Convoy rally near Huron Church Road to protest federal immigration policies and floor-crossing MPs, while a local doctor reports a surge in e-scooter injuries and heat warnings for the Windsor-Essex region. Windsor Police also warned about a new phone scam targeting residents, and the federal government announced $186 million in funding for domestic procur...