The Essex Region Conservation Authority board of directors are (top row, from left): Windsor city councillor Kieran McKenzie, Leamington Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke, LaSalle Councillor Jeff Renaud, Windsor city councillor Angelo Marignani, Tecumseh Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti, Windsor city councillor Frazier Fathers, ERCA CAO Tim Byrne, Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers, Essex Councillor Jason Matyi, and Lakeshore Councillor Ryan McNamara. Front row (from left): Essex Councillor Ka

A County of Essex snowplow is seen on Sandwich St. S. the morning of Jan. 25. Extreme cold is affecting Windsor-Essex. The Windsor Police Service reminds residents to be mindful and take the precautions during the cold weather. Police listed several tips on its social media last week. •Travel carefully: Roads may be icy. Slow down, leave extra space, and drive with caution. •Check on vulnerable neighbours: Seniors, children, and those with medical conditions may be at risk.

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment has released its policing statistics for 2025. The report was before town council at the Jan. 19 meeting and was received by council members. The statistics show a total of 8,841 incidents last year, 8,674 being dispatch generated incidents, also known as CAD calls, while 167 were self-generated walk-in incidents. In December, there were 563 total incidents with the busiest month of the year being March, with 867 incidents.