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Province announces $7.3 million to support eight Windsor-Essex companies impacted by U.S. tariffs
2+ day, 2+ min ago (189+ words) Over $7.3 million has been announced by the Ontario government to support companies in Windsor-Essex being impacted by U.S. tariffs. Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Vic Fedeli announced the funding Wednesday in Windsor. Eight local companies will receive funding…...
Over $1.16 million in provincial funding called 'pivotal' to help Windsor company expand in light of U.S. tariffs
7+ hour, 59+ min ago (393+ words) The vice president of a Windsor company that's receiving provincial funding to adjust in the current economic climate says U.S. tariffs certainly put a chill on a lot of their business. Dimachem Inc. Vice President Andrew Conway says automotive sales make…...
Toll rates announced for Gordie Howe International Bridge
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (262+ words) Toll rates have been announced for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority says drivers of passenger vehicles will pay a standard toll of $8 CAD/$5.75 USD per crossing. The authority has also announced the launch of 'Breakaway,' a…...
Another man charged after allegedly threatening Ontario Premier Doug Ford
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (149+ words) A 25-year-old Hamilton man has been charged after he allegedly threatened Ontario Premier Doug Ford, days after police announced a similar arrest in another part of the province. Ontario Provincial Police say they began an investigation into a threat made…...
Windsor's integrity commissioner finds no wrongdoing in hiring of mayor's wife
4+ day, 59+ min ago (333+ words) The City of Windsor's integrity commissioner has cleared Mayor Drew Dilkens of any wrongdoing around the hiring of his wife for a position with the city. The report released to the public March 9 found there was no undue influence, abuse…...
Heavy rain coming to Windsor-Essex
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (110+ words) A special weather statement has been issued for Windsor-Essex because of heavy rain in the forecast." 20-40mm is expected to fall starting Tuesday night and lasting through Wednesday with higher amounts possible in areas that receive thunderstorms." Environment Canada says the…...
NextStar Energy CEO says 'the ability to store and deliver power will shape the future"
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (437+ words) The chief executive officer of NextStar Energy says Canada now has something incredibly important: a world-class battery manufacturing plant based in Windsor. CEO Danies Lee made the comment Thursday during an official grand opening event at the 4.23 million-square-foot facility located…...
Inside the massive NextStar Energy plant in Windsor
1+ week, 1+ day ago (544+ words) A ribbon-cutting is taking place today for the official grand opening of the NextStar Energy battery manufacturing plant in Windsor. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Vic Fedeli, and federal Minister of Industry…...
Windsor's mayor wants tolls for U.S.-bound truck traffic on Huron Church Road until Gordie Howe bridge opens
1+ week, 1+ day ago (271+ words) The mayor of Windsor wants to collect tolls for U.S.-bound truck traffic using Huron Church Road heading to the Ambassador Bridge. In a video and statement posted to social media Wednesday afternoon, Dilkens called on the Ontario government to provide…...
Windsor police believe more victims possible after man charged with sexual assault
1+ week, 2+ day ago (151+ words) A 33-year-old man has been charged by Windsor police in connection with multiple alleged sexual assaults involving the same victim. Following a report of a sexual assault on Feb. 13, the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit launched an investigation and…...