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Basking in sunshine: Windsor-Essex experiencing sizzling hot and sunny weather

Another day of sunshine and clear skies across the region. Temperatures will stick around the 30 C mark, getting slightly warmer on Friday with no rain showers in sight.

Cooper gets a ride on a kayak to Peche Island in May 2023. (Source: Craig Turner)

Windsor city council adopts master plan for civic esplanade

Windsor city council voted Monday in favour of adopting a master plan with high hopes for City Hall Square and a so-called civic esplanade stretching down to the river

'Get the deal done': City, county leaders unite in plea to secure NextStar Energy battery plant

A united front was on full display Monday as community leaders, politicians, business people, unions and educators gathered together at Windsor City Hall to ensure the NextStar Energy battery plant deal gets closed.

Windsor mayor Drew Dilkens with officials from the university, college, chamber, county council, Windsor council and Unifor Local 444 in Windsor, Ont., on Monday, May 29, 2023. (Rich Garton/CTV News Windsor)

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Fatal collision devastates a community, youth hockey player charged with assault, teen charged in gun incident: Top Windsor stories this week

A devastating collision end the lives of three young adults, a Windsor dad said he’s frustrated his 12-year-old son has been charged with assault, and a teenager was arrested for allegedly bringing a gun to school.

Alleged gun incident investigated at a high school in Leamington, Ont. (Submitted to CTV News Windsor)

CTV News Windsor named finalist in two RTDNA categories

CTV News Windsor is in the final running for two Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Canada Awards in the central region.

Police walk the line to remove all truckers and supporters after a court injunction gave police the power to enforce the law after protesters blocked the access leading from the Ambassador Bridge, linking Detroit and Windsor, as truckers and their supporters continue to protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions, in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Crime Stoppers Report: Search continues for missing Windsor women

Windsor police and Crime Stoppers are looking for more tips to help find two missing women.

Gabrielle Marie Vinall has been missing since January 2023 and Krystine Scott has been missing since November 2021. (Source: Windsor police)

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Girl, 17, shot with replica firearm outside Brampton pizza place

A total of nine schools were placed under hold-and-secure orders for most of Friday afternoon after a teen girl was shot with a replica firearm at a shopping plaza in Brampton.

Police tape is shown at the scene of a possible shooting investigation in Brampton on Friday afternoon.

Video captures Winners loss prevention officers struggling with shoplifting suspect

An incident caught on video outside a Winners is raising questions about how much force loss prevention officers should use at retail stores.

Video shows security restraining a man outside a Toronto Winners location. (Supplied)

1 person killed, another in hospital after double shooting in Vaughan

One man is dead and another is in hospital following an early morning shooting in Vaughan.

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Danielle Smith's UCP holds onto power in Alberta

Danielle Smith is still the premier of Alberta, surviving a vigorous campaign and a tight vote Monday against NDP challenger Rachel Notley.

UCP Leader Danielle Smith makes her victory speech in Calgary on Monday May 29, 2023. Alberta's United Conservative Party rode a wave of rural support Monday to win a renewed majority in the provincial election. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Russia says drones damage Moscow buildings in pre-dawn attack, blames Ukraine

Russian air defences stopped eight drones converging on Moscow, officials said Tuesday, in an attack that authorities blamed on Ukraine, while Russia continued a a relentless wave of daylight and nighttime bombardment of Kyiv that began Monday.

Plan for fate of crumbling 24 Sussex expected by fall, minister tells MPs

Public Services and Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek says the Liberal government expects to have a plan for the future of 24 Sussex Drive by the fall.

Singh calls for foreign interference rapporteur Johnston to step aside

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is pushing for special rapporteur David Johnston to 'step aside' from his role examining the issue of foreign interference before he embarks on public hearings.

Parliament votes down Conservative motion against safe supply of drugs

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has failed to persuade the House of Commons to condemn the Liberal government's approach to fighting drug addiction.

Canadian parliamentarians condemn Uganda's recently passed anti-homosexuality law

Canadian political leaders and parliamentarians are denouncing a new law passed in Uganda that imposes harsh penalties, including the death penalty, for certain cases involving homosexuality.

Billie Eilish hits back at criticism over her more feminine fashion choices

Billie Eilish is taking on critics who apparently have an issue with how her style has evolved over the years.

5 things to know for Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Albertans went to the polls and the results are in, more calls for special rapporteur David Johnston to step aside, and tragedies serve as reminder of need to beware water safety as the weather warms up.

New Democrat MP says she is target of foreign interference by China

New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan said Monday that Canada's spy agency has confirmed her long-held belief she is being targeted by the Chinese government, as the prime minister granted the NDP's wish to allow more party members to review top-secret intelligence.