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Green energy here to stay?
Ontario’s green energy industry is trying to recover after a turbulent year. While the government reviewed the Green Energy Act over the past 18 months, it issued no new feed-in-tariff contracts. Some...
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Do you feel naked without your smartphone? Then you are a ‘nomophobe,’ and...
Is that iPhone glued to your hand — even when you’re going to the bathroom? A new survey released Thursday by Rogers Communications found smartphones are becoming Canadians’ constant companions, even...
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Plows out in force after Boxing Day snowstorm
City snow plows were out in force Thursday — and got a little help from local residents — in the aftermath of a winter storm that blew through the area Wednesday. Peter Matheson, the city’s maintenance...
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“It felt like I was going under for sure,” says cement mixer victim
Construction worker Shaukei Oliveira is counting himself lucky to be home for the holidays less than two weeks after he was pulled into a cement mixer at a South Windsor construction site. “Life’s too...
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A mid-term exam of city council
It’s time for a mid-term exam of city council. The mayor and councillors took office Dec. 1, 2010. They’re elected for four years. So they’re halfway through their term. How do they rate? There’s no...
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Chatham fire damages two houses
A fire started by unattended cooking in a Chatham home Thursday spread to a neighbour’s home, causing around $300,000 in damages. According to a statement by fire department Assistant Chief Ric...
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Windsorites’ generosity helps couple keep bright outlook after losing...
After seeing their apartment go up in flames just before Christmas, a young Windsor couple’s outlook is bright thanks to the kindness of strangers. “It was a really good day today,” said Melissa...
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Kids’ show at Windsor’s WFCU Centre cancelled because of Montreal snowstorm
A snowstorm that hit Montreal Thursday has forced the cancellation of three shows at Windsor’s WFCU Centre on Friday. A notice was posted on the WFCU’s website at about 10:30 p.m. on Thursday night...
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For lack of witnesses, Thursday evening car accident at Huron Church and...
Windsor police are investigating an accident that happened around 6 p.m. Thursday along Huron Church Rd. and Dorchester Rd. No one has yet been charged. According to police reports, the collision...
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Aquatic Centre “Fantastic”
The huge stainless steel swimming pool at the heart of Windsor’s new aquatic centre is only 19 weeks away from being filled with 1.4 million gallons of water. The chaotic work site doesn’t look close...
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Abused kitten Optimus finds new home
Rescue kitten Optimus, who has lived a lifetime in his 20 weeks, was adopted Friday to a new home. Mike Reaume was one of six residents who expressed interest in adopting Optimus after he was found...
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Poll: What Was The Top Windsor-Area News Story Of 2012?
Take Our Poll Windsor Star staffers compiled a list of the Top Ten Windsor-area news stories of 2012. The stories were chosen based on their impact on the community and the amount of attention the...
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St. Clair College ‘cafeteria ladies’ get 9.5% wage hike
There won’t be a strike in the new year at St. Clair College’s cafeteria, after food service workers voted 72 per cent in favour of a new contract Friday that gives them a 9.5 per cent wage increase...
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Councillor can proceed with $2.25 million lawsuit against city
A Superior Court judge has ruled that Coun. Hilary Payne’s $2.25-million malicious-prosecution lawsuit against the City of Windsor can proceed. Last January the city tried to have the lawsuit tossed,...
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Downtown Windsor YMCA won’t close because of aquatic complex, says CEO
There’s little chance of the downtown Windsor YMCA closing its doors due to the coming family aquatic complex, says the head of the organization. “Low possibility of that,” assured Shaun Elliott, CEO...
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Windsor Classic aims to raise $40,000
A crowd of hockey fans – while perturbed the Winter Classic won’t be taking place – gathered for the first day of the Windsor Classic hockey tournament, Friday aimed at raising money for the Downtown...
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Globe-trotting mayor says he dislikes travel
For Mayor Eddie Francis, 2012 was another whirlwind year jam-packed with a busy itinerary of global travel. Russia, Germany, Turkey, China, Korea, France — 12 months of international destinations to...
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Fundraiser planned for John Forrester
A fundraiser will be held Saturday to help defray funeral costs for the family of the man who died in a freak accident Thursday. John Forrester, a 25-year-old cook at The Keg, slipped, hit his head and...
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Fire destroys local coffeehouse
A coffeehouse in central Windsor was destroyed in an early morning blaze Saturday. The fire broke out at Tres Bean cafe, located at 1473 Ottawa St., shortly after 4 a.m. Assistant chief fire prevention...
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Personal information of thousands of Canadians held by government goes missing
OTTAWA – A federal government department says there is no evidence that missing personal information about thousands of Canadians has been used for fraudulent purposes. Human Resources and Skills...
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