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Santa touches down at Devonshire Mall this weekend
Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive at Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. Mall marketing manager Tina Asprakis said the Windsor Optimist Youth Band will be there for the event. The seasonal…
Windsor woman arrested in child neglect investigation
Windsor police arrested a woman after rescuing two children from a home in east Windsor on Thursday. Officers had gone to the residence shortly after 11 a.m. for a wellness check involving several dogs and allegedly…
Food on the table or a spot on the team? Windsor-Essex families face tough choices
Families in Windsor-Essex are weighing grocery costs against the expense of organized youth sports as household budgets tighten. Rising food prices and sports fees are forcing some parents to make difficult choices…
Woman Charged After Child Neglect Investigation
Windsor police charged a 29-year-old woman after finding two young children living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions at an East Windsor residence on Nov. 12. Officers responding to a wellness check also found animal…
Windsor Assembly Plant back up and running Monday
Windsor Assembly Plant is scheduled to resume operations Monday, with all three shifts expected to run for the foreseeable future, Unifor says. The plant has faced weeks of production shutdowns, and union members have…
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weCHC offering vaccines, screenings this weekend
The Windsor Essex Community Health Centre will hold a Fall Health Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its east-end office, 2885 Lauzon Parkway. The clinic will offer vaccines and health screenings to…
Woman charged in child, animal neglect investigation: WPS
Windsor police have charged a 29-year-old woman following an investigation into alleged child and animal neglect. Officers were called to an east Windsor home shortly after 11 a.m. Thursday for a wellness check…
Windsor-Essex officially enters flu season: WECHU
Windsor-Essex has officially entered flu season after the influenza positivity rate passed the five per cent threshold, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Mehdi Aloosh said Friday. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit says…
Glengarry Avenue fire in Windsor
Windsor Fire crews responded to a structure fire at 333 Glengarry Avenue in Windsor on November 13. Firefighters reported an upgraded fire in a second-floor unit, with multiple units sent to the scene. The public was…
DWBIA crowns Downtown Champion of 2026
The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (DWBIA) has officially announced the recipient of the Downtown Champion award for 2026. This initiative, recently revived by the organization, aims to recognize and…
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Armed robbery suspect surrenders
A 36-year-old man wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Windsor’s Ford City neighbourhood surrendered to police on November 13. Police had been seeking him after a business on Drouillard Road was robbed in…
Looming shadow of NCAA plays into Spitfires dealing Makysh to Flint for Colosimo and picks while adding 7-foot-1 Karmanov in deal with Battalion
The Windsor Spitfires made two trades on Friday, sending Makysh to the Flint Firebirds for Colosimo and draft picks, while acquiring 7-foot-1 player Karmanov in a deal with the North Bay Battalion. General manager Bill…
Cost to put food on the table for a family of four rises 8% in 2026
The cost of feeding a family of four in Windsor-Essex rose 8% in 2026, according to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Nutritious Food Basket report. The report, approved by the health unit’s board Thursday, also…
Kareame Cotton named OUA most valuable player
Windsor Lancers quarterback Kareame Cotton has been named Ontario University Athletics’ Most Valuable Player for 2026. The graduate student in the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Human Kinetics is the first Lancer…
Spitfires get eighth straight victory
The Windsor Spitfires beat the Niagara IceDogs 4-1 on Thursday night in Windsor, extending their winning streak to eight games. Ethan Garden led the way with a goal and two assists, while rookie Bogdan Yakushevsky added…
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Construction Ramps Up On Former Pelissier Street Parking Lot
Construction is ramping up on a housing development at the former Pelissier Street parking lot in Windsor. The 531 Pelissier Group was selected after a competitive process launched in late 2024 and plans to build 48…
WEATHER: Friday November 13th, 2026
Windsor is forecast to be cloudy on Friday, November 13, with a 60 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. The high is expected to reach 5°C, and the UV index is forecast to be low at 1.
Photo Of The Day - Friday November 13th, 2026
Windsorite’s Photo of the Day feature highlights places across Windsor and Essex County through images submitted by local photographers. Residents can visit the feature page and use its form to share their own…
Windsor police hunt for copper thief who caused $20K in damages
Windsor police are seeking a man suspected of stealing copper from a west-end business in the early morning hours of Nov. 13. The theft allegedly caused about $20,000 in damage, including to an air-conditioning unit on…
Cotton becomes first Lancer in two decades to earn OUA football MVP and part of a program record 11 players named all-stars
University of Windsor quarterback Kareame Cotton was named the Ontario University Athletics football MVP on November 13, becoming the first Lancer to receive the award since running back Darryl Stephenson in 2006. The…
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Eighth win in a row pushes Spitfires into first place in the OHL's West Division
The Windsor Spitfires beat the Niagara IceDogs 4-1 on November 13 to claim first place in the Ontario Hockey League’s West Division for the first time this season. The victory extended Windsor’s winning streak to eight…
Former co-accused testifies in Tilbury murder trial
Darin Noland testified Thursday in the first-degree murder trial of Kimberly Price in Windsor, describing the killing of Henry Neudorf in January 2024. Noland told the court that Price’s son, David Trealout, struck…
Career Fair invites students to gain hands-on skilled trades experience
Students from across Windsor-Essex explored careers in skilled trades at the two-day Level Up career fair. The event gave young people hands-on opportunities to learn about work in the industry and consider potential…
There’s So Much To Do In Windsor Essex This Weekend + Christmas: November 13th to November 15th
Residents of Windsor-Essex can choose from local events and holiday activities taking place from Nov. 13 to 15, alongside Christmas-season attractions. The weekend guide highlights things to do across the region…
Find Christmas Parades, Light Shows & More With Our Handy Guide
Christmas events are getting underway across Windsor and Essex County. A local guide will be updated throughout the season with information on parades, light displays, craft shows and other celebrations, helping…
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8th Annual Windsor-Essex Gift Guide offers 260+ options
The eighth annual Windsor-Essex holiday gift guide has been released, offering more than 260 gift ideas from local businesses. The guide covers options ranging from stocking stuffers to beer and wine gifts, encouraging…
Santa Lands At Devonshire Mall By Helicopter Sunday
Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive by helicopter at Devonshire Mall in Windsor at 11 a.m. Sunday, landing in the parking lot in front of The Canadian Brewhouse. The event will include music from the Windsor Optimist…
Police Seek Copper Theft Suspect
Windsor police are asking for help identifying a suspect in a copper theft that caused about $20,000 in damage to a west-end business. Shortly before 5 a.m. on November 3, the suspect allegedly stripped copper from a…
$20,000 copper theft suspect wanted: WPS
The Windsor Police Service is seeking a suspect involved in the theft of copper valued at $20,000. The incident occurred on November 3, shortly before 5 a.m., when a suspect was observed stripping copper from an air…