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• Dyer: World needs security, trade structure — without Trump's U.S.

  01-05-2025 13:00 via windsorstar.com
  Not only did U.S. President Donald Trump blink first, but he blinked at exactly the right time. Read More
  
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• Ontario snowbirds buy property in Mexico to avoid wintering in the U.S.

  28-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Some Ontario residents who typically spend their winters in the U.S. say they’ve recently opted to buy property in Mexico instead. 
  The shift comes as some snowbirds grow uneasy about the political climate under U.S. President Donald Trump.
  
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• 'I know I didn't redeem those': Windsor man wonders about missing Petro-Points

  28-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Harvey Lemire of Windsor says $140 worth of his Petro-Points were redeemed at locations he doesn't recognize. He's advising people to check the point balances of any loyalty cards they use — something also advised by the Better Business Bureau of Western Ontario.
  
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• Windsor Stadium holds many memories, as building goes up for sale

  28-01-2026 01:28 via cbc.ca
  Windsor Stadium is now up for sale, according to the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) which currently owns the facility. The board, sharing on its website that it is now accepting sealed bids for the 4.55 acre property which includes a football field and stadium seating.
  
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• Chatham hospital cancels elective surgeries Wednesday due to heating system issue

  28-01-2026 00:07 via cbc.ca
  Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) says it’s experiencing operational issues with the hospital’s boiler system leading to fluctuating temperatures in some areas of the building.
  The system issue has also impacted the medical device reprocessing department.
  
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• Exam schedule change to make up for Windsor-Essex bus cancellations

  27-01-2026 21:49 via windsorstar.com
  Exams for high school students in the two largest school boards have been pushed back another day due to weather-related bus cancellations earlier this week. Read More
  
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• Windsor adding hundreds more downtown parking spots — and all free after 6 p.m.

  27-01-2026 21:37 via windsorstar.com
  Faced with a proposal from Windsor's mayor to extend metered parking enforcement until 9 p.m., the city will instead reduce enforcement hours, add more paid parking spots downtown, and make parking more expensive for those who pay with cash. Read More
  
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• Amherstburg to cost a convention centre at Belle Vue property

  27-01-2026 21:29 via windsorstar.com
  Amherstburg is having another look at a convention centre on the Belle Vue House property.  Read More
  
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• Police police arrest, charge man with sexual assault of a minor

  27-01-2026 21:20 via cbc.ca
  A 69-year-old man has been charged in relation to a sexual assault involving a teenage girl, Windsor police announced Tuesday.
  
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• Windsor man charged with sexual assault of a minor

  27-01-2026 21:14 via windsorstar.com
  An online meeting has led to sexual assault of a minor charges against a Windsor man.  Read More
  
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• Erie Shores HealthCare announces new interim CEO

  27-01-2026 21:14 via windsorstar.com
  Erie Shores HealthCare has named a new interim president and CEO. Read More
  
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• What would it cost to plow Windsor's sidewalks? The mayor says about $6M

  27-01-2026 20:03 via cbc.ca
  Drew Dilkens made the comment Monday after the 2026 budget was passed — A document that did not include specific dollars allocated to sidewalk snow removal.
  
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• Windsor police seek female assault suspect after bar incident

  27-01-2026 19:05 via windsorstar.com
  Windsor police are searching for a woman wanted for assault after an incident at a downtown bar. Read More
  
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• 4 charged after potential bomb-making chemicals found at northwest London, Ont., home

  27-01-2026 19:04 via cbc.ca
  Four people face charges after what police say was a trespassing call on Western University's campus that led to the discovery of chemicals "capable of being used to create explosives" at a nearby London, Ont., home.
  
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• Caldwell First Nation launches next phase of building homes, building community

  27-01-2026 18:02 via windsorstar.com
  As Caldwell First Nation begins construction of the next phase of its on-reserve housing development, its leader says the project is part of a long-term plan to rebuild a community for future generations. Read More
  
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• Italian World Cup champion Del Piero to be keynote speaker at 19th WESPY Awards

  27-01-2026 17:20 via windsorstar.com
  The World Cup is set for an early celebration locally.  Read More
  
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• Windsor's Dave Merheje receives Juno nod for comedy album, as 2026 Juno nominees announced

  27-01-2026 17:00 via cbc.ca
  Justin Bieber and Tate McRae lead nominations for this year’s awards, which will take place in Hamilton on March 29.
  
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• 'Extremely challenging' — Windsor council approves tax freeze in 2026 budget

  27-01-2026 15:22 via windsorstar.com
  Citing challenging economic times, Windsor council unanimously adopted a 2026 budget that freezes property taxes for residents struggling with affordability amid Canada's cross-border trade war with the U.S. Read More
  
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• Opinion: Canada unprepared for Carney's new world order

  27-01-2026 13:10 via windsorstar.com
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• Lakeshore offers housing bucks — but you've got 2 years to build

  27-01-2026 13:00 via windsorstar.com
  Lakeshore has launched a financial incentive program to encourage a range of new housing, but new units must be completed within two years.  Read More
  
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• Essex County school buses cancelled again — with cold weather warning issued

  27-01-2026 12:24 via cbc.ca
  Wind chill values are expected to drop to around -25 C to -30 C at times Tuesday
  
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• Nexus applications have plummeted in another sign Canadians are avoiding Trump's America

  27-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The number of applications for the Nexus trusted traveller program has fallen off a cliff since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year.
  
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• Is Canada equipped to handle Chinese EVs?

  27-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The cost of importing Chinese cars to Canada is set to drop steeply with a recent cut in tariffs. How will that impact EV sales? Are our EV charging infrastructure and our grid ready for those extra cars? Here's a closer look at the potential impact.
  
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• Caldwell First Nation adds 16 more homes in phase 2 development

  27-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  It’s the second chapter of a homecoming 235 years in the making. Construction begins on Monday for phase two of Caldwell First Nation’s housing development, adding 16 new homes to the reserve in Leamington, Ont.
  
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• New federal auto task force will include Ontario, industry minister says

  27-01-2026 03:50 via cbc.ca
  The federal government will set up a new auto task force to protect jobs and it will include the Ontario government, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced in Toronto on Monday.
  
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• Snow, cold putting a chill on business — but not for all

  27-01-2026 01:04 via cbc.ca
  Heavy snowfall can also affect the bottom-lines of local businesses. But it's not always in a bad way. Depending on the type of business, stormy weather can mean a boon or bust.
  
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• Caldwell First Nation not consulted in conservation authority amalgamation, chief says

  27-01-2026 00:28 via cbc.ca
  A local first nation is pushing back on the province’s plan to drastically consolidate Ontario’s conservation authorities. 
  
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• Windsor's finalized 0% budget sees cap on user fees, one-time extension of buses for high school students

  27-01-2026 00:11 via cbc.ca
  Staff and council balanced the budget by eliminating long vacant positions, increasing user fees and finding savings in departments as specific as how often vegetation along the EC Row Expressway is cut.
  
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• LaSalle police charge two drivers with stunt driving

  26-01-2026 23:10 via windsorstar.com
  LaSalle police laid a pair of stunt driving charges, including one driver allegedly travelling more than twice the speed limit, over the weekend. Read More
  
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• Wind chill could make it feel like -30 in Windsor, Environment Canada says

  26-01-2026 22:42 via cbc.ca
  Environment Canada is warning of "bitterly cold" conditions on the way for Windsor-Essex, Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent.
  
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