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Noon News for Thursday, October 16, 2025

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 11h

Dangerous weapon charges after a fight in Windsor and arson investigators are looking into the second suspicious fire in the city this week. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

Dangerous weapon charges after a fight in Windsor and arson investigators are looking into the second suspicious fire in the city this week. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

Knife-wielding suspect arrested after incident on Monday night

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WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 13h

A 34-year-old man faces charges for allegedly pulling a knife on another man and chasing him with it.

A 34-year-old man faces charges after a fight between two men escalated, and one pulled out a knife.

McGregor woman mistakes lottery winning for a scam

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 14h

A McGregor teacher who plans to retire in June says her lottery win comes at the right time.

Mitzi Fujs, a teacher, discovered that she had matched the last six numbers on her ENCORE ticket for the September 9 draw.

No injuries reported in West Windsor house fire

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 17h

The third house fire in Windsor this week is under investigation. This time, the fire was on Linwood Place.

Flames were shooting out of a second-floor window when firefighters arrived.

Three charged with defrauding a Windsor bank of $210K

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 17h

Three men face charges in an elaborate bank fraud scheme in Windsor.

Windsor police say three people have been charged with engaging in an elaborate scheme to rip off a financial institution.

Gestational Diabetes Program moves to weCHC

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 17h

Important news for expectant mothers with gestational diabetes. The Gestational Diabetes Program in Windsor has moved.

The Gestational Diabetes Program at Windsor Regional Hospital has moved.

Leamington to move back to in-person voting

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 17h

A.I. and public confidence is behind Leamington's decision to move back to in-person voting for the next municipal election.

The Municipality of Leamington is going back to traditional voting in the next election.

Morning News for Thursday, October 16, 2025

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 17h

Ottawa threatens legal action if Stellantis doesn't live up to its commitments and a third house fire in Windsor in three days. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.

Ottawa threatens legal action if Stellantis doesn't live up to its commitments and a third house fire in Windsor in three days. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.

Latest Poll - CK News Today

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 17h

Today's News Poll Question is, should the federal government sue Stellantis if it doesn't live up to its commitments? Vote now at WindsorNewsToday.ca/poll.

Vote on the latest poll to share your opinion with the community.

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Tentative deal announced in college full-time support staff strike

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 1d

After months of negotiations, and five weeks on strike, full-time support staff at Ontario's 24 public colleges have a tentative deal.

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The Ontario Public Service Employees Union announced the tentative deal around 4 a.m. on Wednesday.

Suspect in drug trafficking investigation surrenders

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 1d

The man is facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

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A man wanted for drug trafficking and dangerous driving turned himself into the Windsor Police Service.

Three charged with defrauding a Windsor bank of $210K

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 1d

#Windsor police say three men are facing fraud charges after an almost three-year investigation. #YQG

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Windsor police say three people have been charged with engaging in an elaborate scheme to rip off a financial institution.

Three charged with defrauding a Windsor bank of $210K

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 1d

#Windsor police say three men are facing fraud charges after an almost three-year investigation. #YQG

Windsor police say three people have been charged with engaging in an elaborate scheme to rip off a financial institution.

Noon News for Wednesday, October 15, 2025

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 1d

Amherstburg's mayor confirms a major company is eyeing the Diageo plant and greenhouse gas emissions reach the highest level in human history. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

Amherstburg's mayor confirms a major company is eyeing the Diageo plant and greenhouse gas emissions reach the highest level in human history. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

ESHC launches pathway for patients toward primary care

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 1d

Erie Shores Healthcare has announced a new pathway for eligible patients without a primary physician to get paired with one. #YQG #Windsor

A local health system has made it easier for its patients to find a primary care physician.

Police seek "reckless" motorcyclist spotted on Riverside Drive East

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 1d

Windsor Police are looking for the driver of a motorcycle that evaded police by weaving in and out of traffic, even going up on sidewalks.

The officers tried to stop the motorcycle, but the driver sped away, recklessly weaving in and out of traffic, and even going up on the sidewalks.

Tecumseh approves sewer project essential for future development

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 1d

The Town of Tecumseh is going ahead with a new trunk storm sewer on Sylvestre and Desro Drives.

Construction could start in early 2026.

Unnamed company seriously considering taking over Diageo plant

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 1d

Amherstburg's Mayor says officials from the town, the province, and a company interested in the Diageo plant have met multiple times.

Amherstburg Mayor Michael Prue refused to name the company, stating that revealing its identity could jeopardize talks

Tentative deal announced in college full-time support staff strike

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 1d

Striking full-time support staff at Ontario's public colleges will find out what's in the tentative deal this afternoon.

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union announced the tentative deal around 4 a.m. on Wednesday.

Windsor splash pads closed for the season

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 1d

The City of Windsor has closed its splash pads for another season.

Another season of fun has wrapped up at Windsor's splash pads.

Half-a-million dollar fire in Walkerville under investigation

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 1d

A half-a-million dollar fire in Windsor's Walkerville neighbourhood is under investigation.

Thick smoke and high heat met firefighters when they arrived.

Morning News for Wednesday, October 15, 2025

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 1d

A fire in Windsor's Walkerville neighbourhood and the strike by full-time support staff at Ontario's public colleges is over. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.

A fire in Windsor's Walkerville neighbourhood and the strike by full-time support staff at Ontario's public colleges is over. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.

Latest Poll - CK News Today

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 1d

Today's News Poll Question is, Ontario's spending $75-million on anti-tariff ads in the U.S. aimed at Republican voters. Is it a good investment? Vote now at WindsorNewsToday.ca/poll.

Vote on the latest poll to share your opinion with the community.

WindsorNewsToday.ca

WindsorNewsToday @windsornewstoday.bsky.social · 2d

The OPP arrested at least two alleged impaired drivers in the county over Thanksgiving weekend. #YQG #Windsor

Pair of Essex County drivers arrested for impaired driving

OPP have arrested at least people for alleged impaired driving over Thanksgiving weekend.