News
Toll rates announced for Gordie Howe International Bridge
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (262+ words) Toll rates have been announced for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority says drivers of passenger vehicles will pay a standard toll of $8 CAD/$5.75 USD per crossing. The authority has also announced the launch of 'Breakaway,' a…...
Prosecutor says Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, 3 kids were home when woman charged with attempted murder fired
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (125+ words) Authorities say a Florida woman has been charged with attempted murder and other felonies over gunshots fired at Rihanna's Los Angeles home last weekend." District Attorney Nathan Hochman said that the singing superstar, her partner A$AP Rocky, and their…...
Another man charged after allegedly threatening Ontario Premier Doug Ford
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (149+ words) A 25-year-old Hamilton man has been charged after he allegedly threatened Ontario Premier Doug Ford, days after police announced a similar arrest in another part of the province. Ontario Provincial Police say they began an investigation into a threat made…...
Windsor's integrity commissioner finds no wrongdoing in hiring of mayor's wife
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (333+ words) The City of Windsor's integrity commissioner has cleared Mayor Drew Dilkens of any wrongdoing around the hiring of his wife for a position with the city. The report released to the public March 9 found there was no undue influence, abuse…...
Heavy rain coming to Windsor-Essex
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (110+ words) A special weather statement has been issued for Windsor-Essex because of heavy rain in the forecast." 20-40mm is expected to fall starting Tuesday night and lasting through Wednesday with higher amounts possible in areas that receive thunderstorms." Environment Canada says the…...
NextStar Energy CEO says 'the ability to store and deliver power will shape the future"
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (437+ words) The chief executive officer of NextStar Energy says Canada now has something incredibly important: a world-class battery manufacturing plant based in Windsor. CEO Danies Lee made the comment Thursday during an official grand opening event at the 4.23 million-square-foot facility located…...
Inside the massive NextStar Energy plant in Windsor
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (544+ words) A ribbon-cutting is taking place today for the official grand opening of the NextStar Energy battery manufacturing plant in Windsor. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Vic Fedeli, and federal Minister of Industry…...
Windsor's mayor wants tolls for U.S.-bound truck traffic on Huron Church Road until Gordie Howe bridge opens
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (271+ words) The mayor of Windsor wants to collect tolls for U.S.-bound truck traffic using Huron Church Road heading to the Ambassador Bridge. In a video and statement posted to social media Wednesday afternoon, Dilkens called on the Ontario government to provide…...
Windsor police believe more victims possible after man charged with sexual assault
1+ week, 1+ day ago (151+ words) A 33-year-old man has been charged by Windsor police in connection with multiple alleged sexual assaults involving the same victim. Following a report of a sexual assault on Feb. 13, the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit launched an investigation and…...
High speed crash among five weekend impaired driving cases in Windsor
1+ week, 2+ day ago (468+ words) Windsor police officers arrested five people in separate impaired driving-related incidents over the weekend, including one high-speed crash that left one person with significant injuries. Around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, officers were called to a serious motor vehicle collision near Provincial…...