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Windsor mayor, councillor take different sides on Charter rights of homeless encampments
Invoking the notwithstanding clause of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms would allow municipalities to dismantle the tent clusters of homeless people. That's something Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens supports — and Ward 9 Coun. Kieran McKenzie opposes.
Windsor Transit is $566K in the hole — in part because of the tunnel bus
Ridership of Transit Windsor's tunnel bus has not returned to pre-pandemic levels — and that's why the service is dealing with a revenue deficit of more than half a million dollars, according to a recent budget variance report.
Windsor's port authority braces for cross-border swimmers after Trump win
With U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump promising to enact mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, Windsor's harbour master is expressing worries about 'more desperate' people trying to illegally cross the Detroit River, whether by watercraft or by swimming.
'You have to pay the people' — mayor justifies proposed 7.1% increase to Windsor police operating budget
The Windsor Police Service's proposed increase to its operating budget for 2025 now stands at 7.1 per cent — a slight reduction from the original request of 7.9 per cent. That's after the Windsor police operating budget grew by 4.5 per cent from 2023 to 2024.
'I wasn't fooling anybody' — Windsor construction worker thankful for recovery from almost 20 years addiction
As a bodybuilder and a foreman on the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Windsor's Ryan Mills doesn't look like a drug addict. But the 38-year-old tradesman is going public about his years of struggling with substance abuse, in hopes of motivating others like himself to find help.
Who will take over the Olde Walkerville Theatre? Iconic venue up for sale
After 11 years of ownership and hundreds of events, Mary Lambros is putting the Olde Walkerville Theatre up for sale. She's hoping that a buyer of the century-old property will want to keep it running as a live entertainment venue.
Rumble strips 'not very effective' for traffic calming, City of Windsor finds
A pilot project that put rumble strips on a section of Grand Marais Road East resulted in 'minimal benefit,' according to the City of Windsor's traffic department. The strips were installed to alert drivers of a stop sign — but radar data showed only a 2 km/h reduction in average speed.
Harrow, Ont., teen remembered for his love of family, friends and baseball
The 16-year-old died after being struck by a vehicle on County Road 18 near his home on Oct. 6.
Should parts of a city park be sold for Windsor housing development? East-end councillor explores idea
Kinsmen Norman Road Park in Windsor's east end has been around since the 1950s. But Ward 8 Coun. Gary Kaschak is suggesting about 20 per cent of it could be sold to housing developers — and he believes doing so would enhance the neighbourhood.
Truck-inspired Dodge Charger is turning heads, says 21-year-old who customized car
A vehicle that previously only existed in fantasy renderings has been made reality by a Windsor, Ont., car enthusiast. Lucas Kiewitz, 21, spent eight months customizing his Dodge Charger like a Ram 1500 TRX lifted truck.