The Housing Ballot: Where Windsor-Essex’s Mayoral Candidates Stand
October 18th 2026
A town-by-town look at the housing positions of the leading mayoral candidates in Windsor and all seven Essex County towns before the October 26 municipal election.
South Windsor Housing Debate Shows The Real Challenge Facing Windsor’s Growth
May 6th 2026
A proposed housing development near Cabana Road West and Casgrain Drive has turned into one of the latest flashpoints in Windsor’s ongoing conversation around growth, housing, and neighbourhood character. Honestly, this story highlights a much...
Vacant Office Building in Windsor Repositioned Into 46 Apartments at 285 Giles Blvd
May 1st 2026
Why converting outdated office space into housing could be one of the most practical ways to bring life back to downtown Windsor For years, the former GreenShield building at 285 Giles Blvd. sat empty on...
Windsor Arena Could Be Repurposed into Homeless Hub. What It Means for Downtown Windsor
April 29th 2026
There was a notable announcement this week about the future of the former Windsor Arena. The city is exploring the idea of using the building to support the existing homelessness hub next door. It is...
Windsor Condo Proposal at Roseland Golf Course Is Already Facing Pushback
April 28th 2026
There is a new condo proposal in South Windsor and it is already getting attention. The City of Windsor has selected a $33.5 million development for the Roseland Golf Course parking lot. The plan calls...
Windsor Adding 48 New Rental Units on Pelissier Street. Good Start or Not Enough?
April 7th 2026
There’s a new 48-unit residential development planned for downtown Windsor, and it’s happening on a site that a lot of people would drive past without thinking twice. The project is slated for 531 Pelissier Street,...
Amherstburg River’s Edge Expansion: Traffic Concerns Highlight the Real Challenge of Adding Housing
April 1st 2026
A proposed expansion of the River’s Edge development in Amherstburg is getting pushback from local residents, and if you’ve been following housing conversations across Windsor-Essex, none of this should come as a surprise. The next...
Westcourt Place Windsor For Sale: What It Means for Downtown Housing and Redevelopment
March 27th 2026
Westcourt Place is finally up for sale in downtown Windsor, and in our opinion, it’s about time. This is a 21-storey mixed-use building that has been sitting vacant since a fire broke out in 2019....
New Lakeshore Elementary School Under Construction
March 25th 2026
A new public elementary school is officially underway in Lakeshore, and while it might sound like a routine announcement, it actually tells us a lot about where this market is heading. The Greater Essex County...
LaSalle Considering $10,000 Increase to Development Charges on New Homes
March 9th 2026
The Town of LaSalle is considering a significant increase to development charges on new single family homes, and it could add close to $10,000 to the cost of building a house. Right now development charges...
Tecumseh Fourplex Decision Costs the Town $3.2 Million in Federal Housing Funding
March 2nd 2026
Tecumseh is set to lose approximately $3.2 million in federal housing funding. And most residents likely have no idea it happened. The reason traces back to one vote last summer. Council voted against allowing four...
Oldcastle Development Plan: 257 Acres Proposed for Residential and Business Park Growth
February 26th 2026
Oldcastle is about to face a major decision that will shape the area for decades. The Town of Tecumseh is moving forward with a special planning study covering 104 hectares, or roughly 257 acres, on...