Dave Waddell

Windsor

Reporter at Windsor Star

I'm the automotive/business reporter for The Windsor Star. I can be reached at [email protected].

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Windsor Regional Hospital loosens masking policy

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Dave Waddell

With the ebbing of the respiratory virus season, Windsor Regional Hospital is easing its requirements on masking within two metres of patients. Effective 12:01 am on Monday, April 21st, WRH is moving from a policy where masking by staff within two metres of any patient was required to masking in all areas being required based on the needs of specific patients. Hospital officials still recommended masking in the emergency room where staff are not always aware of what a patient is presenting with.
Windsor tech entrepreneur honoured for construction industry innovation

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Dave Waddell

Advertisement oopSkip to ContentAdvertisement 1 • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentA Windsor technology company’s effort to streamline and centralize the information and decisions required to take development projects from concepts to completion has been singled out for a special business honour.
Windsor Port, maritime industry fear being torpedoed by U.S. tariffs, fees

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Dave Waddell

Advertisement oopSkip to ContentAdvertisement 1 • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentU.S. President Donald Trump’s desire to revive the American shipbuilding industry threatens to create another vehicle to drive up costs for shipping companies, port authorities and consumers through a cocktail of tariffs, fees and taxes to finance the project, Windsor Port Authority CEO Steve Salmons warns.
Mustang roars stir up youthful joy for Belle River senior, 83

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Dave Waddell

Advertisement 1 • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThe roar of four vintage Ford Mustangs pulling up at Belle River’s Seasons Retirement Community Tuesday was like a sip from the fountain of youth for 83-year-old Paul Mailloux. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Windsor's Mary Jo Haddad earns national award for children's advocacy work

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Dave Waddell

• You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentWindsor native Mary Jo Haddad is one of 10 Canadian leaders to be honoured with a Champion for Children Award in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Children First Canada (CFC). The awards announced Thursday by the national children’s advocacy organization recognizes those whose leadership and contributions have significantly advanced the rights of children and youth across Canada.
U.S. auto parts tariffs could trigger Windsor recession — top economist

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Dave Waddell

Advertisement oopSkip to ContentAdvertisement 1 • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentAs the Trump administration eyes new trade tariffs on auto parts, the Development Bank of Canada’s chief economist told a local audience that decision likely determines the difference between slow growth or a recession for the Windsor area. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Windsor impact: Stellantis global vehicle deliveries down nine per cent

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Dave Waddell

• You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentStellantis is blaming lower North American production for a nine per cent decline in global vehicle shipments in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same time last year. Overall, the company delivered 1.2 million vehicles by the end of March. The company pointed to extended holiday downtime in North America for some of the decline.
What to do with steel and grain shipments? Impact of Trump tariffs piling up in Windsor

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Dave Waddell

Evidence of the impact of tariffs on the Canadian economy is literally piling up at the Windsor Port Authority even though the Great Lakes shipping season only started two weeks ago. Shipments of steel from eastern Europe and Canadian aluminum is being warehoused rather than forwarded onto the U.S. where it faces tariffs. “We’re seeing the impact already,” said Windsor Port Authority CEO/President Steve Salmons.
Windsor Assembly to resume production for 2 weeks on April 21, no decision on future

1 week ago | windsorstar.com | Dave Waddell

Unifor Local 444 officials have confirmed in a Facebook posting Friday afternoon both shifts at the Windsor Assembly Plant will return to work for the weeks of April 21 and April 28. Stellantis informed the union Friday of the plant’s return to work. The company also told Unifor officials there is no plan yet for any future scheduling of shifts after those two weeks.
Tariffs taking a toll on Windsor home sales, but prices holding

2 weeks ago | windsorstar.com | Dave Waddell

• • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentA nearly 23 per cent slide in home sales last month compared to a year ago is more evidence the economic uncertainty created by U.S. President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff policy is increasingly seeping through other sectors besides those specifically targeted by tariffs. There were 342 homes sold in March compared to 440 in the same month in 2024.