Jason Viau

Journalist

Jason Viau is reporter for CBC News based in Windsor, Ont. He has an interest in telling stories related to accountability, policing, court, crime and municipal affairs. You can email story ideas and tips to jason.viau@cbc.ca.

Latest from Jason Viau

Ont. woman wins appeal after being denied health insurance benefits while self-represented

An Ontario woman denied access to health benefits after being hit by a car and forced to represent herself is now waiting for a new hearing because the process was deemed unfair.

Donald Trump influencing Canadian border security is 'ironic and actually sad,' says MP

Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump's tariff threats and concerns over the border have influenced discussions about security in Canada, something the MP for Windsor West says he's been attempting to do for years.

Long-time employee accused of defrauding Windsor police charged with more offences

The Windsor Police Service's long-time fleet manager has been charged with five more offences for allegedly defrauding his employer.

MPP questions if UWindsor board of governors is 'handicap from doing its job'

Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie says the University of Windsor Board of Governors contravened provincial legislation when it did not allow a member's motion to be debated at the board level.

Retailers question Windsor, Ont., police decision to stop taking some retail theft reports

Windsor's police chief says the service will no longer accept retail theft reports from companies that won't co-operate with a criminal investigation, raising concerns by the Retail Council of Canada. Other police services take different approaches to handling theft reports.
Exclusive

Why some Canadian municipalities fund home security for elected officials while others are secretive about it

With threats and harassment against elected officials intensifying in recent years, some Canadian municipalities of the 21 contacted by CBC are using taxpayer dollars to fund politicians' home security systems.

Domestic violence victims now get real-time help from social workers with new police partnership

When Windsor police officers respond to an intimate partner violence (IPV) call and a charge is laid, a social worker will arrive on scene to assist the victim in real-time.

Vessel-tracking tech helps keep boaters safe, assist with crime along Canada-U.S. border

The Windsor Port Authority is the only agency in this southwestern Ontario region with an Accipiter radar. It tracks the movement of boats other radars cannot see for the safety of people on the water and to assist with criminal investigations.
In Depth

Inside Windsor's most dangerous neighbourhood — and efforts to make it safer

A community garden, in the midst of Windsor's most dangerous neighbourhood, is described as a point of pride that "means everything" to some of the most vulnerable people in the city.

Memorial honours man killed by Windsor, Ont., police outside Beer Store

Stones, flowers, a feather and tobacco mark a small memorial in front of the Beer Store to honour an Indigenous man shot and killed by Windsor, Ont., police.