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We are first to report on a local mayor's plans for the fall election, Windsor police say two "high" drivers were arrested last night at the Gordie Howe International Bridge, and Windsor-Essex PrideFest has kicked off. All the evening headlines, and the long weekend forecast, on the go.

Ontario Provincial Police will be patrolling the roads again this long weekend, and Canada's economy grew in May for a second month in a row. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

Windsor Police warn boaters this long weekend and a surprising number of Canadians use artificial intelligence at work. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.

Some Windsor-Essex County Health Unit employees have authorized strike action, a local MP wants the Gordie Howe bridge deal details made public, and European countries vow to boycott future FIFA World Cups. All the evening headlines on the go.

Unifor and General Motors start contract talks and a crow in the region has tested positive for West Nile Virus. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

A motion to find out what's behind the deal to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge is blocked and a dog-napping in Windsor. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.

Windsor police arrest a man for waving an air rifle, a joint Canadian-US roundtable on tariffs and trade was held in Windsor, and there's a new Saturday headliner at Hogs for Hospice. All the evening headlines on the go.

A House of Commons committee tackles the deal to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge, and a big jump in injuries among children riding e-scooters. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

Bret Michaels cancels his appearance at Hogs for Hospice and another great day in the pool for LaSalle's Kylie Masse at the Commonwealth Games. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.

A boil water advisory is lifted in Kingsville, LaSalle police suspect arson in a house fire, and Windsor City Council grants funding for a family shelter. All the evening headlines on the go.

A suspicious fire in LaSalle is under investigation and Windsor's moving ahead on widening Cabana Road East to four lanes. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

Health units call for an increase in social assistance and Windsor City Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac announces her departure from municipal politics. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is officially open to traffic, the OPP arrest a man after a motorcycle crash in Kingsville, and a new memorial healing garden is installed at Hiatus House. All the evening headlines on the go.

Windsor's third border crossing opens to traffic and admission to next year's Canada Cup of Diving in Windsor will be free. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge opens to traffic today and a teen is charged after gun shots were fired at a home in Windsor. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.

We have comprehensive coverage of the dedication of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, one local beach is under a bacteria warning, and Chatham-Kent residents are urged not to tease wildlife. All the evening headlines, and the weekend forecast, on the go.

A Canada-only affair at the Gordie Howe International Bridge and a call for blood donations after the national blood supply dropped significantly. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

Finally, a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Gordie Howe International Bridge and U.S. President Trump imposes more tariffs on Canada and the world. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.

Windsor police announce one of the largest drug busts in history, the OPP is warning of a cell phone scam, and the city of Windsor is putting property up for sale. All the evening headlines on the go.

An investigation initiated by Windsor Police has seized more than 1.7 tonnes of illegal drugs and good news about crime in Windsor and Amherstburg. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

A Windsor man is among 63 arrested in a province-wide online child sexual exploitation investigation and the Memorial Cup is coming to Wheatley. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.

We have specifics on the Gordie Howe International Bridge deal, Windsor police arrest an alleged impaired driver for the second time this month, and West Nile Virus has appeared in the region. All the evening headlines on the go.

Details of the deal between Canada and the U.S. to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge and a drowning in Amherstburg. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

Americans are not invited to Friday's ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Gordie Howe International Bridge and paramedics have a strike date. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.

A strike deadline is set for Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics, Windsor's mayor confirms he has been invited to a ribbon-cutting for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, and a west Windsor transit terminal opens. All the evening headlines on the go.

Unifor announces it will open collective bargaining with General Motors next month and details of the deal between Canada and the U.S. to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

The U.S. imposes new tariffs on Canada and a call for a national fire strategy. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.

Lower gas prices in June helped lower inflation, the OPP arrested at least four alleged impaired drivers this weekend, and the footprint of the new Ojibway National Urban Park is larger. All the evening headlines on the go.

Inflation decelerates in June and Canada Post returns to normal operations after last week's red alert for wildfire smoke. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

Deal ratified at Ford and Spain wins the FIFA World Cup. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.

An orange air quality warning is still in effect, and Caldwell First Nation is collecting donations for communities affected by wildfires. These stories and more are on your evening news. 

Windsor-Essex remains under an orange air quality warning, five local beaches reported elevated bacteria levels, and Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker passes away. All the noon headlines on the go.

Another day of orange, smoky air is in store for Windsor-Essex, Premier Doug Ford discusses the wildfires while in Windsor, and Windsor police have arrested a suspect on its wanted list. All the morning headlines, and the weekend forecast, on the go.

An orange air quality alert is in effect, the OPP have arrested two people in Leamington for alleged robbery and threatening behaviour, and a Leamington man plays Plinko for $100K. All the noon headlines on the go.

An orange air quality alert is in effect, Windsor has its first mayoral candidate, and an Oldcastle company expands thanks to $250K from a provincial fund. All the morning headlines on the go.

Environment Canada has issued an air quality warning because of wildfires in Northern Ontario, and we have an opening date for the multi-use path on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. These stories and more are on your evening news. 

An orange air quality alert is now in effect for Windsor-Essex, a CAA-Ipsos survey says high gas prices are forcing more Ontarians to rethink summer travel, and there's a change in the Red Wings' front office. All the noon headlines on the go.

Heat and possibly smoke stick around Wednesday in Windsor-Essex, three men face over 50 charges from a west Windsor shooting, and travel to the U-S by Canadians is on the rise. All the morning headlines on the go.

Windsor's high for Tuesday could threaten a record, local Ford workers will vote on their new contract this weekend, and Windsor City Council will leave the question of changing meeting start times till the new term. All the noon headlines on the go.

A heat warning continues for Windsor-Essex, a tribunal rules that Essex-Windsor EMS can operate with less staff should a strike occur, and Windsor City Council says no to a citywide rental licencing program. All the morning headlines on the go.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit issues its own extended heat warning, the OPP launches a commercial truck safety blitz, and Windsor police team up with the OPP for patrols as motorcyclists gather this week. All the noon headlines on the go.

Another heat warning is in effect for Windsor-Essex, the next phase of the EC Row-Banwell interchange project begins Monday, and actor Sam Neill dies at 78. All the morning headlines on the go.

The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge may finally be set, Windsor police lay 264 charges after an enforcement blitz, and a longtime Windsor rock band is recognized. All the evening headlines, and the weekend forecast, on the go.

Windsor honours The Tea Party and new data says intimate partner violence involving firearms has increased significantly. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

Concern at the health unit after 47 opioid overdoses in recent weeks and why Pearson International Airport is warning travellers about AI-generated articles. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.

Two men have been arrested in Windsor in a child grooming case, Lakeshore residents now have an extra pickup for flood-damaged items, and one of our morning crews is nominated for an award. All the evening headlines on the go.

Two charged in a child grooming and exploitation investigation in Windsor and singer Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

An opioid alert in the region and Windsor Police search for suspects after someone fired an airsoft rifle at a cyclist. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.