Author: M.E. Havlik
Point Pelee National Park to Be Temporarily Closed January 5–20, 2023
To ensure the long-term health of Point Pelee National Park’s sensitive ecosystems, Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation will be conducting a deer population reduction activity in the park between January 5 and January 20, 2023, inclusive. Public safety is of the utmost importance to Parks Canada and therefore Point […]
Addiction Treatment Clinic Now Available in Kingsville
Holiday Shoppe – Art by the River indoors!
Basic TV Package Rates Under Review — Have Your Say
The Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission is seeking comments from Canadians in response to an application to increase the price cap for the basic TV package from $25 per month to $28 per month, with subsequent yearly adjustments based on inflation. Since the basic TV package was introduced in 2016, the […]
WECHU Suspends Secondary Students for Incomplete Immunization Records
Acting under the authority of Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act (1990), the Windsor Essex County Health Unit announced yesterday that it had suspended 1519 secondary school students due to out of date immunization records. The Act requires parents to provide their local health unit with proof of their child’s […]
Summer Company Program Seeks Student Applicants
Applications are currently open until May 23, 2022. Are you a student between 15 and 29 years old with a great business idea? Are you ready to try your hand at entrepreneurship? The Summer Company program of the Province of Ontario may be just what you’re looking for! The Summer […]
Windsor Regional Hospital Asks for Community Input
In an effort to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to have a say with the plans for the new Windsor/Essex Acute Care Hospital, Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) has launched an online engagement platform and a series of virtual town hall meetings. Members of the public can now visit […]
Kingsville Community Centre – February 2022 Programs
New Dates! Real & Surreal Artists of Pelee Island
As a result of the snowstorm, the reception by the Pelee Island artists for the exhibit Real and Surreal has been changed from Thursday, February 3rd to Sunday, February 6th beginning at 1:00 pm. All are welcome to the Arts and Visitor Centre at 28 Division Street South, Kingsville. (Covid […]
Art Society of Kingsville’s Real & Surreal Artists of Pelee Island
Christmas At Home – Holiday Recipe Flipbook Now Available!
Looking for something special to prepare this holiday season? Look no further! Kingsville Times Taste of the County contributor Rosa Basile-Marrello has whipped up a holiday recipe flipbook chock-full of new recipes that are sure to become holiday favourites for years to come. The “Christmas At Home” holiday recipe flipbook […]
Holiday Classic Showcases Acting Chops of Kingsville’s Les McDonald
If there is one thing you can count on at this time of year, it’s the return of the holiday television classics. Whether you’re a fan of the old black and whites of the 1940s, the kiddie favourites of the 1950s and 60s, or the more recent holiday fare, it’s […]
Kingsville Lions DIY Breakfast In A Bag
Treat yourself, a deserving family, or the Kingsville Food Bank this holiday season. Pre-order a Kingsville Lions DIY Breakfast in a Bag and enter our Pancake Masterpiece Contest for a chance to win prizes. Pay by cash, e-transfer or debit. We thank you in advance for your support!!
Town Council Meeting Looks at Progress Report on Greenhouse Light Abatement
A progress report on greenhouse light abatement was tabled at Monday’s Town Council meeting. It has been a year since Kingsville passed a bylaw requiring greenhouses to protect the night skies. In that time, Building and By-law officials have worked with greenhouse owners to ensure facilities were fitted up with […]
Art Society of Kingsville’s Fine Art Exhibition
Canadian Blood Services – Blood Donor Clinic
New Release Commemorates Kingsville Airman, Others Lost in WWII
Failed to Return: Canada’s Bomber Command Sacrifice in the Second World War is a collection of essays about Canadians in the Royal Air Force Bomber Command during WWII. In Failed to Return, author Keith C. Ogilvie tells stories of heroism and tragedy from Canada’s Bomber Command while offering insight into the […]
Lions Club Environmental Tips: How To Help From Your Kitchen
The Lions Club of Kingsville focuses on the environment as one of its areas of service. This week, they offer some simple tips to help the environment from your kitchen. If you’re interested in making your kitchen more environmentally friendly, think about these easy suggestions: 1. By preparing a menu […]
Sedona Pointe Home Association Steps Up For Kingsville Food Bank
Kingsville is fortunate to have so many residents ready to lend a helping hand to our community organizations. Recently, the Sedona Pointe Home Association joined the roster of charitable givers. The recipient was the Kingsville Community Food Bank. Social committee members for the home association, Dawn Doyle and Laurie Cowper, […]
Save the Date: 29th Annual Fantasy of Lights Festival Kicks Off November 20
The 29th annual Fantasy of Lights Festival has something for the whole family. The festival starts on November 20, 2021. Come out and join us for all of the activities, including fireworks! For a full list of events, visit the Town of Kingsville website: https://www.kingsville.ca/en/explore-and-play/fantasy-of-lights.aspx
Goodfellows Helping Local Families for Christmas Holidays
The Kingsville & Gosfield South Goodfellows Club is a non-profit organization which relies solely on the very generous donations from the public. They currently have 28 members. Their primary goal is to ensure that families in need in Kingsville will have a nice Christmas by providing them with food baskets. […]
Local Boys Hockey Team Gives Back In Support of Project Hope
A group of young hockey players from Kingsville and Harrow are lending a hand to a local non-profit organization this holiday season by collecting food items and toiletries for those in need. Giving back to their community is not new to this group. Each year, the Erie North Shore Minor […]
Local Scout Ava Malott Earns Her North Star Award Helping Kittenaide
Ava Malott, a Beaver Scout who is in her fourth year with the 2nd Kingsville Scouts, ran a food and supplies drive this summer for Kittenaide, a local kitten rescue, to earn her North Star Award. The North Star Award is the pinnacle of the Beaver Scout journey. When a Beaver […]
Holiday Artisan Exhibit & Sale
Kingsville Writer Gord Grisenthwaite Shortlisted for Governor General’s Literary Awards
Founded in 1936, the Governor General’s Literary Awards are among Canada’s oldest and most prestigious prizes. Kingsville writer Gord Grisenthwaite received some wonderful news October 14, 2021 when he learned that his novel “Home Waltz” has been shortlisted in the fiction category for the prestigious Governor General’s Literary Awards for 2021. […]
Bi-Annual Consignment Auction – Construction and Farm Equipment
Ed Dunn Auctions & Appraisers Inc. Phone: 519-728-2120; Fax: 519-728-3537; Website: www.epdauction.com October 30,2021 @10:00 a.m. to be held at our Auction Yard 4503 Knapp Rd., Comber, Ontario It’s that time for you to have your surplus equipment consigned to our auction We are planning on having a LIVE auction. […]
Contracting Challenges No Match For Santa Claus
Social media was abuzz this weekend with citizens expressing concern about the likelihood of the Santa Claus parade in Kingsville taking place. This followed a post by the Windsor Parade Corporation expressing remorse about their decision to pull out of planning the event. The Santa Claus parade is a favourite […]
Lions Club Presents Cheque for All-inclusive Playground Equipment
Lions Club presents cheque to Mayor Nelson Santos for all-inclusive playground equipment At noon on Friday, Sept. 10 in the Town Square Fred Cross, Committee Chair for the Kingsville Lions Club Play-It-Forward fundraising campaign, presented a cheque for over $83,000.00 to Mayor Nelson Santos. This figure far surpasses the original goal […]
Unleashed Canines a Continuing Issue in Kingsville
If you’re a resident who regularly takes advantage of the beautiful outdoor vistas that Kingsville has to offer, chances are you have encountered at least one or two unleashed dogs on your outings. Whether on the Chrysler Canada Greenway, under the leafy canopy of Lakeside Park, in Kennedy Woods, or […]
Kingsville’s Centenarian Millie Lecocq Reflects on the Last 100 Years
A resident of our town is celebrating a true milestone today, Friday July 30th. Millie Lecocq is turning 100 years old. For many of us, it’s difficult to envision the scale of change that she has witnessed over the last 10 decades. Born in Chatham as the second youngest child […]
Canadian Coast Guard Ship ‘Limnos’ Berths in Kingsville
On Sunday May 23, 2021, CCGS Limnos was berthed in Kingsville in the early morning hours where it was working an Aids to Navigation program. This involved checking conditions of the fixed navigational aids (lights) in the Kingsville Harbour. The vessel is currently working an Aids to Navigation program in the […]
Congratulations Dr. Maxwell Abraham: Young Professional of the Year
On May 20, 2021, the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the 30th anniversary of the Business Excellence Awards (BEA). These highly competitive awards recognize the achievements and successful contributions of business leaders and organizations across the Windsor-Essex County region. This year, Dr. Maxwell Abraham received some great news when […]
Kingsville Times Introduces Interactive Community Events Calendar
A new, interactive community events calendar goes live today with the Kingsville Times. The Community Events Calendar is a web-based program that enables the community to post, view and search for events of broad interest to the community. The calendar is a tool for the public to advertise and promote community […]
Kingsville Pickleball Season Is Right Around the Corner
On May 14, 2021 ground was broken for Kingsville’s new Pickleball and Bocce Court Complex at the Kingsville Arena at 741 Jasperson Drive. This has been a triumph for all those who have worked so diligently for so long to bring their dream to reality. In 2013, Kingsville residents Jude […]
Birding 101 with Local Expert Sarah Rupert
Spring migration is now underway at Point Pelee National Park and across the county. While all in-park programming has been cancelled, birders can still enjoy this leisure activity right in their own backyards. PPNP has fantastic online resources. These include an active Facebook page where visitors can find bird identification […]
Celebrating the Spirit of Adventure with Author Mark W. MacMillan
Do you sometimes find yourself drifting off in thought to a time when life was simpler? Do you pine for days gone by when meeting up with friends for root beer floats or cruising the strip looking for fun were top of your agenda? Growing up in Amherstburg at a […]
Local Farmers Rally Around The Golden Family
In the wake of a recent tragedy, we are reminded of the special bonds of friendship that are formed over generations in small communities. Today, local farmers rallied together and moved in a procession of tractors and tractor-trailers to the home of the Golden family to show their support and […]
Kingsville Tennis Association Gets Green Light to Start Season
L to R: KTA Members Dino Petricola, Executive Board Member Jim Brown, John Manias, Nick Di Menna Photo: Cathy Stephenson The Kingsville Tennis Association has been serving the residents of Kingsville and its visitors since 1968. Recently, the Kingsville Times had the opportunity to speak with Agnes Ferguson of the Kingsville […]
Gusty Winds Prove Perfect For Flying A Kite
The Penner family took to the skies on Monday when the winds kicked up and provided perfect kite flying weather. Cathie Penner and her husband Garry have been flying kites with their grandkids for the past five years, taking them first when the oldest ones were three years old. When […]
Miklos Galata’s Book ‘Healing Places of Kingsville and Leamington’ For Sale Now
Miklos Galata moved to Kingsville from Vancouver, British Columbia about 10 years ago. He has been busy for some time now taking pictures of the area, both in town and in nature. He shares many of those photos via social media and people love them. Some of his photos have made […]
TechZone and Knights of Columbus Set Up Food Pantry at KDHS
Kingsville has a new food pantry in front of Kingsville District High School. It was created and set up by the joint efforts of the KDHS TechZone and Knights of Columbus Council #8233. KDHS provided the location and TechZone built the pantry. Kingsville’s Knights of Columbus have stocked the pantry […]
The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation Needs Your Assistance
Since 1904, the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary has been protecting migratory birds. Each year, the sanctuary has visitors from near and far who come to learn about the important work of Jack Miner in the field of conservation. No visit is complete without a stroll through the historic house […]
OPP Evacuating Area At Rd 20 and Rd 23 Due To Gas Leak – Avoid The Area
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is updating the situation at the intersection of Essex County Roads 20 and 23 in Kingsville. OPP, Kingsville Fire Department and Windsor Fire and Rescue Service Hazmat is in attendance and the OPP is evacuating the area due to the current situation involving a gas […]
Affordable Housing Comes to Kingsville
Kingsville residents may have noticed construction quietly taking place at 215 Division Street North at McCallum Street over the summer. Finishing touches are being put on the new four-bedroom residential home and occupancy for its tenants is previewed for some time between the end of October and early November. The […]
Lifting the Lid On Haircuts
We are now officially in Stage 2 in Kingsville, and hair salons and barber shops are once again open and ready for business. We are looking for the best before and after shots of three months of your lock-down locks. How bad did it get? Hairdressers, what have you seen […]
June 27th Miracle Is Here!
Kingsville thanks its many dedicated volunteers for their time and efforts in bringing about the June 27th Miracle food drive. This is a regional food drive, encompassing a large area. We want you to know, though, that Kingsville has provided an enormous group of dedicated volunteers for the task. All […]
Welcome to The Kingsville Times
At the end of April, 2020, our town was surprised by the unfortunate news that the Kingsville Reporter, after 144 years of informing, enlightening and entertaining our community, would no longer be published. We heard the collective concerns of the citizens and decided to waste no time in preparing a […]