windsorstar

151 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Windsor-Essex Weekend Events Include Techno Festival, Poutine Feast and Rodeo · Windsor-Essex hosts SYNC Festival, Poutine Feast, City Cinema Saturdays and more this weekend.
• Ontario Premier Doug Ford Vows Unlimited Funding for Wildfire Response Amid 177 Active Blazes · Ontario Premier Doug Ford pledges unlimited spending to combat 177 active wildfires across Northern Ontario.
• Ontario Premier Doug Ford Breaks Ground on New Windsor-Essex Hospital · Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Windsor Regional Hospital CEO Kristin Kennedy launched construction of the new Fancsy Family Hospital.
• Russian Forward Bogdan Yakushevsky Signs with Windsor Spitfires for 2026-27 · Russian forward Bogdan Yakushevsky signs with the Windsor Spitfires for the 2026-27 OHL season after being selected in the CHL Import Draft.
• Stellantis CEO Optimistic on Unifor Talks Amid Jeep 85th Anniversary · Stellantis Canada CEO expresses confidence in reaching a deal with Unifor while celebrating Jeep's 85th anniversary.
• Wanted Windsor Man Charged in Kidnapping Arrested After Alleged Bail Breach · Raul Huezo, wanted for kidnapping and armed assault, was arrested in Wallaceburg after allegedly breaching his release conditions.
• Detroit Registers Worst Air Quality Globally Due to Wildfire Smoke · Wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario caused Detroit to have the worst air quality in the world on July 6, 2026.
• Windsor Businessman Sentenced to House Arrest for Sharing Employee's Nude Photos · Sameh Aghbari received a 10-month house arrest sentence for distributing intimate images of a former employee.
• Gordie Howe Bridge Opens to Vehicles July 27, Pedestrians Aug 5 · The Gordie Howe International Bridge opens to vehicles on July 27, with pedestrian and cyclist access delayed until August 5.
• Environment Canada Issues Orange Air Quality Warning for Windsor-Essex Due to Wildfire Smoke · Environment Canada warns Windsor-Essex residents to limit outdoor time due to wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario.
• Steve Yzerman Steps Down as Detroit Red Wings General Manager · Detroit Red Wings announced Steve Yzerman's departure as GM to become a senior advisor.
• Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens Accepts $50K Pay Cut as Councillors Receive Raises · Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens agreed to a $50,000 salary reduction while councillors receive $5,000 raises.
• Windsor-Essex Foundation Launches $15,000 Grants for Housing and Food Security · The Windsor-Essex Community Foundation is accepting grant applications up to $15,000 to address local housing and food insecurity.
• Windsor Police Seek Man Breaching Release Conditions in Alleged Kidnapping · Windsor police are searching for Raul Huezo, who allegedly violated court release conditions during an April kidnapping investigation.
• Amherstburg Council Defends Ending Police Contract Talks with Windsor · Amherstburg councillors justify halting negotiations with Windsor over police services citing cost concerns and lack of engagement.
• Ontario Police Seek Witnesses After Leamington Crash Escalates to Knife Brandishing · Ontario Provincial Police seek witnesses after a Leamington crash led to a driver brandishing a knife and facing multiple charges.
• Unifor-Ford Tentative Deal Clears Path for GM and Stellantis Talks · Unifor and Ford reach tentative auto deal, paving way for GM and Stellantis negotiations.
• Windsor Renter Interest Surges as Apartment Supply Dries Up · Windsor ranks No. 10 in Canadian renter interest due to a 72% drop in available apartments.
• Ford and Unifor Reach Tentative Deal for 5,100 Canadian Workers · Ford Motor Company and Unifor union reach a tentative agreement covering over 5,100 workers across Canada.
• Essex Man Fined $3,000 for Unlawfully Hunting During Controlled Deer Hunt · An Essex resident pleaded guilty to hunting without validation during a controlled deer hunt and was fined $3,000.
• Windsor Rock Band The Tea Party Receives Key to the City · The Tea Party, a Windsor rock band, was awarded the Key to the City by Mayor Drew Dilkens on July 10, 2026.
• Trump Confirms Gordie Howe Bridge Opens July 27 After Renegotiated Deal · President Trump confirms the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open on July 27 following a renegotiated agreement with Canada.
• Ontario Rebates Liquor Fees for Royal Canadian Legion Branches · Ontario government will refund liquor licence fees to help Royal Canadian Legion branches support veterans.
• Leamington Council Rejects Greenhouse Proposal to Preserve Future Commercial Land · Leamington council voted to deny a greenhouse expansion, prioritizing future employment land over agricultural use.
• Salvation Army Hosts Free Community BBQ at Annual Sally Fest in Windsor · Over 250 Windsor residents gathered for a free BBQ and community activities at The Salvation Army's Sally Fest.
• Gordie Howe International Bridge Expected to Open Late July After Delays · Canadian and U.S. officials agree to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Windsor and Detroit in late July.
• Windsor Mayor Dilkens Proposes Pay Cut to Boost Councillor Salaries · Mayor Drew Dilkens suggests a $50,000 salary reduction to fund a 9% pay raise for Windsor city councillors.
• TV Stars and 90s Icons Headline Windsor's YESfest 2026 · Windsor Improv Theatre hosts YESfest 2026 featuring Reid Janisse, Chelsea Larkin, and Cheeky Monkeys reunion.
• Windsor Police Charge Man with Sexual Assault of Teenage Girl · A 43-year-old man was arrested and charged after sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in Windsor.
• Windsor Orders Demolition of 17 Derelict Homes Amid Ambassador Bridge Standoff · City of Windsor approves demolition of 17 derelict homes owned by the Ambassador Bridge company.