Nearly a million workers will benefit from bigger paycheques on October 1 TORONTO — The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage to $16.55 an hour on October 1, 2023. This 6.8 per cent pay raise for low-income workers builds on the government’s steady and predictable increases every year to help […]
Month: March 2023
Province Helping More Ontario Students Become Doctors in Ontario
Historic number of undergraduate and postgraduate training seats now prioritized for Ontario residents The Ontario government is further expanding the number of medical school spots to historic highs while helping Ontario students become doctors in the province, whether they studied at home or abroad. Starting in 2023, the government is […]
Tristen Ford (February 3, 1989 – March 28, 2023)
Tristen Ford It is with broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of our dear Tristen on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Adored son of Donald Ford and Kathleen Kungel (nee Knight). Special brother of Tyce Kungel (Tricia), Natasha Ford, Teallie Ford (Wayne Johnson) and Trey Ford (Mackenzie Vandenberg). He was […]
Some Bursaries and Awards For KDHS Grads Had No Applicants Last Year
If you know of a student graduating in June, please read on! There are over 130 scholarships and/or bursaries available in our community alone that range from $300 to $10,000. Thousands of dollars go unawarded every year. It’s more than worth the time to look at all the options as […]
Ontario Association of Optometrists And Province Reach Historic Agreement
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023 members of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) ratified a new four-year funding agreement with the Government of Ontario. The changes in this agreement are based on the best available clinical evidence and expert opinion for providing people appropriate eye care, as well as the […]
Kingsville Shines At 8th Annual Best of Windsor Essex Awards
Kingsville is a great place to live. Whether your family roots are generational or you’re a new resident, our town has a lot to offer its citizens. This point came across loud and clear this week when the winners of the Best of Windsor Essex Awards were announced. Kingsville businesses […]
Household Incomes In Windsor Fall From Top Third To Bottom Third
Between 2005 and 2019, large cities in Southwestern Ontario—in particular Windsor and London—have gone from being amongst the most prosperous cities in Canada (as measured by median household income) to being amongst the least prosperous, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public […]
Kingsville Library: April Calendar of Events
DROP-IN ACTIVITY FOR FAMILIES Drop In Craft: Hatching lil’peeps April 1st to April 15th Pop into the Kingsville Branch and create a little peep to take home. April Showers Scavenger Hunt April 17th to April 29th April Showers & May Flowers are hidden around the library. How many can you […]
New Online Clock Displays Wait Time For Low-Acuity Patients
Erie Shores HealthCare is pleased to announce the launch of a second Emergency Department Wait Time Clock to help patients make informed decisions about their healthcare needs. The new clock will display the expected wait time for the Rapid Assessment Zone (RAZ) within the Emergency Department. Erie Shores is one of […]
Humane Society: Helping Out Strays on Streetcorners
Strays on Streetcorners is coming up fast! June 1-3, 2023, our amazing volunteers will take to the streets of Windsor/Essex to collect donations from the public. Watch for our volunteers on major street corners and have your change ready! Your support helps us to provide food, shelter and medical care […]