Chris Ensing

NEW: Inside the Moroun money machine: Competing bridge owners ramped up lobbying before Trump’s Gordie Howe threats The Ambassador Bridge company is using Ballard Partners, a top lobbying firm in Trump’s Washington with deep ties to his administration. cbc.ca/news/canada/wi…

A Windsor woman and her two sons ran a city-funded non-profit overseeing programs for low income families. They oversaw rent subsidies, a homeless shelter, and repairs to public housing units. Now their former employer is suing them for millions. cbc.ca/news/canada/wi…

@CBCQueensPark @OntarioPCParty NDP @LGretzky is projected to win her seat in Windsor West, one the PC party targeted with Ford launching his campaign here. Ford started his final campaign day in the area as well. Gretzky gets reelected for the fourth time. Some of her thoughts tonight.

Last day of the campaign: Windsor's @ChrisEnsingCBC asks local @OntarioPCParty candidate Tony Francis: "You did not take part in any of the debates during this campaign. Why not take part in any of the debates?" Doug Ford steps in, says "Well hold on, that's an unfair question."

@ConsumerSOS @globalnewsto Windsor - Canada’s courtside seats for America

Live at 6 in downtown Detroit: Canada is a tunnel or bridge away from the USA. Tuesday’s election here is being watched in 🇨🇦 for good reason. @globalnewsto

Northern Lights over Peche Island in Windsor tonight. First time I saw them was up in Labrador, stumbling out of a house party. The story was if you whistle, they dance. newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform/legen…

30 minutes of firework magic on the Detroit River ends with an incredible finale. And as usual, the best view is from Windsor. 🎆🎡

Benzene is a known cancer-causing carcinogen, experts say. Local Emissions measured ~300 times standards. Aamjiwnaang has raised this issue for years saying they feel ignored by government, by industry. Today INEOS says it will temporarily shutdown the plant to do maintenance.

People in Aamjiwnaang First Nation say they’re sick from benzene exposure. Chief and council point to INEOS, a chemical plant on the edge of Sarnia across the street from band offices, as the source. They wanted it shutdown and any leaks repaired. cbc.ca/news/canada/wi…

@Lions Big one goes by Jared Goose @JaredGoff16

Little one is called @Lions Gosling 🇨🇦

Go @Lions

Some BREAKING Saturday news — we’re learning of a Windsor police acting deputy chief being charged w/ stunt driving 7 weeks after it happened. Side note; I filed an Freedom of Information request this week after learning of this.

@stevanbozanich Hi Stevan - we're following this story today. Are you able to send me a DM? Thanks

They’re worth the drive.

Police worried protesters at Ambassador Bridge would use children as a human shield ahead of enforcement actions, citing an open-source Facebook post. cbc.ca/news/canada/wi…

Morning is done - afternoon to start. Dilkens testified that the Emergencies Act was "extremely helpful." Says that in the context of keeping the bridge secure by showing protesters this was a serious matter. cbc.ca/news/canada/wi…

Happening now, live: Drew Dilkens testifies at the Public Order Emergency Commission. He'll be asked under oath by lawyers about the Ambassador Bridge blockade. Live here: publicorderemergencycommission.ca/public-hearing…

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Turnout? Down. Here in Windsor it's (unofficially): 31.5% Past: 2018: 35% 2014: 37% 2010: 46%