Feb 4: CBSA saw protestor's post online that they'd block Ambassador Bridge if mandates weren't lifted. CBSA warned the city, mayor advised the public safety minister and police started to source protections. On Monday the bridge was blocked, as warned. cbc.ca/1.6624581

Windsor's next council, unofficially: Dilkens Francis Costante Agostino (New - Bortolin outgoing, beats Yeomans by 75 votes) McKenzie (New - Holt outgoing, beats Rondot by 28 votes) Sleiman Gignac Marignani (upsets Gill) Kaschak McKenzie Morrison cbc.ca/news/canada/wi…

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

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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…

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…

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…

They’re worth the drive.

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.

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

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…

Last day of the campaign: Windsor's Chris Ensing asks local Ontario PC Party 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."