CTV News Windsor’s top stories from this week
In case you missed it, CTV News Windsor has compiled all the top local stories from this week into one video for your convenience.
You can also read about each story by following the links below.
With thousands of people in attendance, the NFL Draft officially kicked off this week in Detroit. The record-breaking crowds prompted Windsor to happily welcome the spillover of football fans.
In the midst of the NFL Draft is Windsorite Theo Johnson. The Holy Names grad is poised to be selected sometime over the weekend.
If you’re looking to stay local this summer, Tourism Windsor-Essex Pelee Island launched a visitor’s guide during the Staycation Expo at Devonshire Mall.
More trouble is brewing at the NextStar Energy battery plant, as concerns are growing over the use of foreign workers to help build the facility.
Windsor’s reputation as an automotive city is why some felt it was time to update the transport truck route study, and the city is requesting public feedback.
A quiet residential neighbourhood was shaken up this week when a pickup truck flipped over, damaging six cars.
And a Windsor-Essex jury has made its determination in the ‘faint hope’ hearing of Ali Al-Shammari. The 38 year old has been imprisoned for his role in a murder 20 years ago, and the jury decided he can apply for parole five years early.
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Wildfire that forced evacuation of Fort Nelson, B.C., caused by tree falling on wires, mayor says
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Couple randomly attacked, 1 stabbed, by group of teens in Toronto, police say
A man has been transported to hospital after police say he was stabbed in a random attack carried out by a group of teens in Toronto on Friday night.
Eurovision Song Contest final kicks off after protests, backstage chaos and a contestant's expulsion
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Ron Ellis, who played over 1,000 games with Maple Leafs, dead at 79
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'I am angry': Alberta farmers will continue fight over world class motorsport resort
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Man arrested after allegedly caught trespassing at Drake's Bridle Path mansion
Toronto police say a man has been taken into custody after he was allegedly caught trespassing at Drake's mansion in Bridle Path Saturday afternoon.
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