Jason Viau

Journalist

Jason Viau is reporter for CBC News based in Windsor, Ont. He has an interest in telling stories related to accountability, policing, court, crime and municipal affairs. You can email story ideas and tips to [email protected].

Latest from Jason Viau

CBSA says it followed all protocols prior to Windsor man's death outside police headquarters

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says it followed all internal protocols at the Ambassador Bridge when it detained Colin Grey, who later died outside of Windsor police headquarters.

Sentencing delayed for Toronto man in $36M drug trafficking operation as he waits to become 1st-time dad

Sentencing for a Toronto man believed to be the mastermind of a $36-million cross-border drug trafficking operation that started in Windsor, Ont., is being delayed until July because he's waiting to become a first-time father. His partner was previously given a conditional sentence of two years.

Ont. woman wins appeal after being denied health insurance benefits while self-represented

An Ontario woman denied access to health benefits after being hit by a car and forced to represent herself is now waiting for a new hearing because the process was deemed unfair.

Donald Trump influencing Canadian border security is 'ironic and actually sad,' says MP

Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump's tariff threats and concerns over the border have influenced discussions about security in Canada, something the MP for Windsor West says he's been attempting to do for years.

Long-time employee accused of defrauding Windsor police charged with more offences

The Windsor Police Service's long-time fleet manager has been charged with five more offences for allegedly defrauding his employer.

MPP questions if UWindsor board of governors is 'handicap from doing its job'

Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie says the University of Windsor Board of Governors contravened provincial legislation when it did not allow a member's motion to be debated at the board level.

Retailers question Windsor, Ont., police decision to stop taking some retail theft reports

Windsor's police chief says the service will no longer accept retail theft reports from companies that won't co-operate with a criminal investigation, raising concerns by the Retail Council of Canada. Other police services take different approaches to handling theft reports.
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Why some Canadian municipalities fund home security for elected officials while others are secretive about it

With threats and harassment against elected officials intensifying in recent years, some Canadian municipalities of the 21 contacted by CBC are using taxpayer dollars to fund politicians' home security systems.

Domestic violence victims now get real-time help from social workers with new police partnership

When Windsor police officers respond to an intimate partner violence (IPV) call and a charge is laid, a social worker will arrive on scene to assist the victim in real-time.

Vessel-tracking tech helps keep boaters safe, assist with crime along Canada-U.S. border

The Windsor Port Authority is the only agency in this southwestern Ontario region with an Accipiter radar. It tracks the movement of boats other radars cannot see for the safety of people on the water and to assist with criminal investigations.