Extreme cold is affecting Windsor-Essex.  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. Failing to help someone in danger c

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.

A fire early Friday morning resulted in no injuries to humans, but saw two pets perish as a result. The Amherstburg Fire Department was called to the fire in the 100 block of Lowes Side Road in Amherstburg. Fire chief Michael Mio said crews were called to a fire in a detached garage. Firefighters arrived and quickly extinguished the fire, he said. The cause of the fire is being listed as accidental. Mio said during the search, firefighters found two pet dogs and crews worked