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windsorstar.com > news > local-news > windsor-police-seek-other-victims-after-arrest-made-in-sex-assault-investigation

Windsor police seek other victims after arrest made in sex assault investigation

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (206+ words) Windsor police are asking anyone with information to come forward after a 36-year-old man was charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child. The alleged offences occurred multiple times between June 2024 and Aug 2025, while the child was…...

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windsorstar.com > news > local-news > windsor-police-charge-social-worker-over-alleged-1200-insurance-fraud

Windsor police charge social worker over alleged $1,200 insurance fraud

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (150+ words) A 46-year-old social worker has been charged after Windsor police say he billed a former client’s insurance provider for therapy sessions that were never provided. The Windsor Police Service financial crimes unit began investigating after an insurance company reported that…...

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windsorstar.com > news > local-news > windsor-police-arrest-man-following-two-vehicle-fires

Windsor police arrest man following two vehicle fires

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (158+ words) A 34-year-old man faces criminal charges after police say two vehicles were deliberately set alight this week. Shortly after 7 a.m. on Wednesday, police responded to a reported vehicle fire in the 100 block of Park Street. When they arrived, officers learned that…...

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windsorstar.com > news > local-news > windsor-storms-tornado-trigger-1000-plus-requests-to-city-forestry-crews

Windsor storms, tornado trigger 1,000-plus requests to city forestry crews

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (373+ words) It could take Windsor forestry crews weeks to clean up downed trees and broken tree branches from storms, including a tornado, earlier this month. On Wednesday, the city said it had received more than 1,000 service requests about fallen trees on…...

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windsorstar.com > news > local-news > mayoral-hopeful-francis-pledges-open-and-transparent-city-hall

Mayoral hopeful Francis pledges 'open and transparent' city hall

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (716+ words) Candidate pledged to meet with each city councillor on a monthly basis, and to hold media availability after each meeting. Limiting closed-door meetings, monthly news conferences, and pushing city council meetings to 4 p.m. are among Fred Francis’s plans to improve accessibility…...

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windsorstar.com > news > windsor-essex-carrousel-of-nations-named-ontarios-top-festival-for-fourth-straight-year

Windsor-Essex Carrousel of Nations named Ontario's top festival for fourth straight year

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (334+ words) Visitors get to explore cultural villages that showcase their heritage through authentic food, entertainment and family activities. Carrousel of the Nations is celebrating another record-breaking year with its fourth consecutive title as Ontario’s top festival. The Windsor-Essex multicultural celebration was…...

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windsorstar.com > news > local-news > back-to-school-vincent-massey-cancels-classes-after-water-main-break-province-adds-new-rules

Back to school: Vincent Massey cancels classes after water-main break; province adds new rules

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (612+ words) Windsor’s Vincent Massey Secondary School cancelled classes on the first day back to school after a water-main break disrupted essential services in the building, officials said Tuesday. Meanwhile, students across Ontario learned about new provincial rules, including that missing class…...

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windsorstar.com > news > local-news > harrow-fair-pie-auction-raises-108k-for-john-mcgivney-childrens-centre

Harrow Fair pie auction raises $108K for John McGivney Children's Centre

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (396+ words) The Harrow Fair’s annual pie auction raised $108,100 for the John McGivney Children’s Centre, despite a severe storm that forced organizers to evacuate the fairgrounds and postpone the fundraiser. The annual pie auction, a Labour Day weekend tradition at the 172-year-old…...

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windsorstar.com > news > local-news > windsor-police-seeking-suspect-after-west-end-assault

Windsor police seeking suspect after west-end assault

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (165+ words) Suspect described as a light-skinned male, approximately 40 to 45 years old, with a slender build and short dark hair. Windsor police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect following an assault outside a west-end business. Officers responded to a…...

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After year-long delay, Essex County OPP board settles funding dispute

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (339+ words) Dispute over the south board’s funding led to a cancellation of its November 2025 meeting. An Essex County police oversight board is back to business after a funding dispute contributed to a nearly year-long gap between formal meetings. The Essex County…...