Heather Kitching

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Heather Kitching reports local news for CBC stations across Ontario and the North. You can reach her at [email protected].

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City of Windsor to extend bus service to Twin Oaks industrial park, research improved access

The City of Windsor will hire a transportation consultant to find both short and long-term solutions to enhance access to the Twin Oaks Industrial Park and will change the route of the Lauzon 10 bus to better service the park until a new route goes into effect.

Possible tariffs 'untenable' for auto sector, as latest threats cause uncertainty in Windsor

One Windsor car salesman says he's in wait and see mode after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs of up to 100 per cent on Canadian-made automobiles. 

Ontario Liberals need to rebuild in Windsor-Essex, experts say

The Ontario Liberal Party still hasn't named a full slate of candidates in the four Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent ridings for the upcoming provincial election – and experts say the party has a lot of work to do to return to the days when Windsor was a Liberal stronghold.

Windsor mayor vetoes tunnel bus; councilors believe there's an appetite to override him

Several Windsor, Ont. city councilors have told CBC they believe there’s an appetite to pursue an override of a mayoral veto that puts an end to the Windsor-Detroit tunnel bus.

Riders react with anger, disappointment over Windsor mayor's plan to veto tunnel bus service

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens is facing anger and disappointment from both sides of the border for his decision to veto a city council decision to save the Windsor-Detroit tunnel bus.

Lakeshore, Chatham-Kent get more than $17M from federal housing fund

Lakeshore and Chatham-Kent should see around 500 new homes built over the next three years thanks to new money from the federal Housing Accelerator Fund.

Windsor politician calls for proactive measures following tariff threat

Windsor West MP Brian Masse says he supports Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the United States if the country proceeds with tariffs against Canada, but the country also needs to be proactive about planning for the future.

OPP in Leamington, Ont., racially profiled Black man facing drug offences, judge rules in acquitting him

A man arrested for drug offences was racially profiled by Ontario Provincial Police in Leamington, a Superior Court judge has ruled, deeming evidence against him inadmissible as a result. "Anti-Black bias, whether implicit or otherwise, must be denounced," the judge wrote.

'Shock and disbelief:' Businesses in Windsor, Ont., brace for U.S. tariffs

The sales manager at a Windsor-based tool and manufacturing company says he’s in “shock and disbelief” over news that U.S. President Donald Trump intends to proceed with a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian products starting Saturday.

NDP leader vows to 'fight like hell' to protect Windsor's EV sector

NDP Leader Marit Stiles on Friday vowed to “fight like hell” — if she’s elected premier — to protect jobs in Windsor and the rest of Ontario against tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump has said he'll impose.