The season is changing on us once again. Summer is on its way out as cooler weather starts to move in. It’s also Back to School time for many. Maybe it’s your kids, or maybe it’s you. Do you have school clothes and gear to buy? Life can get expensive […]
We may have the longest summers of anywhere in Canada but even here, summer is more than half over. Thoughts of summer may conjure up carefree days filled with wonderful outdoor activities, but that’s not the reality for a lot of people. Many of those activities require money and some of […]
Into every life a little rain must fall … Some things can be counted on. After all the rain lately, May should be bringing forth its flowers! This will a month for blossoming and new beginnings. Singing birds, hope-filled hearts and so forth. Nevertheless optimism can run out when your […]
It’s almost Easter! Many of us have fond childhood memories that well up at this time of year. But things might be different in the here and now. Maybe you feel pressure about the prospect of providing special foods and treats for your family. Springtime can feel like life is […]
On Saturday, March 22, 2025 rallies were held on both sides of the Windsor/ Detroit border to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canadian sovereignty and economic stability. There were multiple goals for these rallies. Several messages were delivered by both groups. Canadians stood as a united front against […]
This weekend we’re bracing ourselves for the Time Change. Watch an hour of your life magically vanish at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9 as you set your clocks ahead one hour. Blink your eyes and suddenly it will be 3 a.m. Or maybe you don’t stay up that late to […]
They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. This usually refers to the weather but it would be nice if it could be applied to food reliability in people’s homes. For many, March comes in as a lion alright and stays the lion through the […]
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! For some, this will be something fun and romantic to plan for. For some, there will be fancy treats and fancy dinners and decorations. But not for everyone. Not for those whose budgets don’t stretch far enough to cover basic costs. When bills must be paid, […]
Christmas lights and decorations have been coming down since the Holiday Season has run its course. The nights are still long and now they seem darker as well. Days are still short and cold, as we are potentially looking at several months of snow and wintry weather. Over the last […]
Ho Ho Ho! Welcome to December, the month stuffed from start to finish with holidays and celebrations of all kinds. Festivities are invigorating and uplifting but there’s a downside, isn’t there. When you’ve got a mountain of holiday plans to make, there follows inevitably a mountain of bills and payments […]
Halloween is just behind us. Remembrance Day is approaching. After that, the Holiday Season comes charging in. The weather may not be a real indicator of the time of year but we all know what’s going to happen. The Time Change has brought shorter daylight hours in with a bang. And […]
It may not seem much like fall yet but just wait. Thanksgiving is almost here, and Hallowe’en will round out the month of October. Sweater weather may sound cozy but the flip side of the change of season is higher heating bills. And while Thanksgiving is a great tradition, it […]
Kingsville! You’ve made a special delivery again! On Sunday, September 22, Zehrs hosted their quarterly food drive in the store for the Kingsville Community Food Bank. Store staff were assisted by food bank volunteers and four high school students who helped pack groceries and collected donations. The Kingsville Community Food Bank […]
September means school begins, and summer is on the wane. Feelings are mixed this time of year, we’ll miss summer but maybe we’re ready for cool crisp weather and the changing colours of the season. But it can be an expensive time of year, with school clothes and supplies on the […]
It’s now August and that means summer is more or less half over. Hopefully your summer has been a good one so far, and more happy times lie ahead. But this isn’t the case for everybody. Not for those who can’t pay their bills or feed themselves and their families […]
July means summer’s on! In spite of fish flies, and Essex County humidity, it’s a great time of the year. Yet the sense of fun and promise this month may hold for some isn’t happening for everyone. People struggling to pay their bills, and trying to feed themselves and their […]
Summer is on its way! In fact, it feels like it’s already here. Thoughts of basking in the warmth may conjure up feelings of carefree lazy days. But life isn’t carefree for those whose summer days are burdened with financial pressure. When you can’t pay your bills or afford to buy […]
We’re well on our way into spring even though it doesn’t much look like it yet. But the days are getting longer and that’s always a good thing. April showers are supposed to bring May flowers and all that. Is rain better than snow? Well, it’s warmer anyway. And then […]
Are you ready to Spring Forward? Yep, it’s that time again, whether we like it or not. Watch an hour of your life disappear as we jump ahead one hour on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2 a.m. All of a sudden it’ll be 3 a.m. Technology will take care […]
Spring is coming! The days are slowly getting longer, and we’ll experience a major shift this weekend from the time change once again. Winter isn’t over but it’s feeling like it will be over soon and that can bring a sense of relief after the cold months. A lighter mood […]
We’re nearing winter’s half-way mark and the darkest days are behind us. Valentine’s Day will be here soon. But special occasions are not so sweet when you’re strapped for cash — so Valentine’s Day becomes another hard day to plow through. And being half-way through winter just means you have […]
December and its holiday season is past, and now we’re left with the cold reality of January. Last month may well have been a time when people spent more than they could afford on gifts and special meals. The consequences to that can start to show up in January. It’s […]
On Friday, December 22 I set out for an evening adventure at Lakeside Park. There was no sign of snow and I was carrying an umbrella in case of rain. That’s mid-December in Essex County for you. I wasn’t going to let the possibility of rain stop me. I was […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … Well, there’s no snow yet but it’ll come. December is a month crammed full of special occasions of all kinds. You might be observing (and spending money on) Christmas, Kwanzaa, or Hanukkah, or other celebrations … maybe some of you will […]
Hallowe’en has come and gone, but for some folks the scary stuff is not over. With the colder months, more expenses can arise. Heating costs get higher. Things like winter coats and boots may need to be bought. For those with young families in particular, the never-ending challenge of clothing […]
October can be a very satisfying time of year. The worst of the summer heat has passed, and plenty of people are looking forward to Thanksgiving and Hallowe’en. But this isn’t true for everyone. When money is tight, these special occasions can cause an even more unpleasant pinch. If corners have […]
The crowd in front of the Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre was a sea of orange as noon approached on Friday, September 29, 2023. There were people of all ages in orange shirts, including many students accompanied by their teachers. We were all there to show respect for the Indigenous […]
September is here! For many that means back to class — either as students themselves, or as parents sending their kids off to school. It’s a big change for many households this time of year. And that includes additional financial responsibilities. Back-to-school clothes for the kids, school supplies, meals for […]
Twenty years ago, on August 14, this area went through the great North American Blackout of 2003. That was an experience unmatched by any other in the two decades since then. An extensive power outage disarmed electricity grids all over Ontario and the eastern U.S. leaving more than 50 million people […]
It’s August and summer has been moving along. For many people school is coming up and so are extra expenses for books, clothes and a million other things. Just a part of life — unless you don’t have the funds to take care of it all. In those circumstances, sometimes […]
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July means full-on summer! Despite the recent air quality issues and the yearly fish flies, and the upper limits of the humidex, it’s a great time of year. It may seem full of promise for some but not everyone is able to feel that. And that goes for the people […]
Are you celebrating a birth or birthday, an adoption, or an anniversary? Maybe you’re bursting to tell the world about an engagement or upcoming wedding. Is there someone special in your life who you want to congratulate? A graduate, or someone who just landed a new job? The Kingsville Times […]
June for many families marks the end of school and the beginning of summer. Sounds breezy and carefree but that’s not the case for everyone — not for people who are living with financial difficulties. Bills must still be paid, and sometimes that doesn’t leave enough money for food. The […]
This week marks three years since the Kingsville Times came into existence. At first it was only on Facebook, but within a few weeks, the Times had its own website. When the idea of launching a local, online newspaper was first hatched, I was intrigued. Mary Ellen and I came […]
Spring is here, whether the weather seems to agree or not. Just give it some time. Nicer weather is no guarantee that life will be easier though. Not for those who are facing financial challenges, who can’t put food on their tables. The Food Bank is always ready to help […]
Easter hopped on in during April this year. Perhaps you and yours had fun with celebrations. Or maybe you felt pressed by the prospect of providing special foods and treats for your family. Is your supply of funds smaller than the pile of responsibilities you’re facing? If this describes you […]
Dianne Joyce is a former Kingsville resident and University of Windsor Graduate from the early days of Windsor’s Creative Writing Program. She is currently living in Hanover, Ontario. Her poems have appeared in Canadian Literature, The Windsor Review, The Antigonish Review, Grain, Room of One’s Own, Event and Descant, Arms […]
Something to sing about! It’s official. The vernal equinox arrives on Monday, March 20 at 5:24 p.m. EST. Daylight hours just keep on increasing. As our hemisphere tilts toward the sun the weather will be getting warmer — and it’s spring! If you’re itching to get into your garden, or […]
The Time Change weekend is upon us. On Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m. we’re going to have to set our clocks ahead one hour to 3 a.m. Will this be the last time we go through this seismic shift? Let’s hope. The time change is not a popular event. Twice […]
Spring is on its way, officially at least. The days will keep on getting longer, and after the time change this weekend, our daylight will stretch even further into the evening. After the winter, this can be an exhilarating time. Still, better weather doesn’t ease the financial burdens for those who […]
“I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.” – from “Invictus” by William E. Henley Will Cowell was born and raised in Kingsville. As an adult he has travelled the world for business, for pleasure and for spiritual growth, and has recently come back […]
We’re about halfway through winter now and soon it will be Valentine’s Day. Those are cheery thoughts this time of year. Unless you are facing serious financial difficulties. Then the idea of more winter with its extra costs are not so cheery. And Valentine’s Day just becomes another hard day […]
Good news! Wiarton Willie didn’t see his shadow today, predicting an early spring. Willie is Ontario’s weather forecaster on Groundhog Day. People tired of winter wait with anticipation and hope every year on February 2 for his verdict about the coming spring. Willie’s report came in an official announcement at […]
The Holiday Season can be a magical time of year. But for those who are in need, it can also be a time of greater responsibilities and worry. When your resources just won’t stretch far enough, December brings along some heavy pressure. Gift giving and laying out Christmas dinners and […]
We shouldn’t be so shocked. All the signs have been there. The days are slowly getting cooler. Night is falling earlier and earlier. The slow slide into autumn, then winter, has been inching its way along. This weekend, though, things change with a bang. That’s right. It’s time to switch […]
With November comes the time change and suddenly night is falling much earlier. The days are getting colder. This time of year can bring extra worry for people who are facing financial challenges. Heating costs are higher and the Holiday Season is on the horizon, with its added expenses. The […]
October is a month that holds some special events. We’ve just experienced Thanksgiving, a time to appreciate what we have. Hallowe’en, a time to have some scarey fun, is coming up later this month. Those special events are great when you can afford them, but they are difficult for people […]
The Town of Kingsville is commemorating the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The creative work of a local Indigenous artist Danny Dumont will be showcased. Banners will be on display on street poles in September to remind people that Friday, September 30, 2022 honours the lost children and […]
September is Back to School time! That means parents will be packing lunches for their kids. And some parents are going to need some help getting this daily task accomplished. The Kingsville Community Food Bank volunteers know all about such challenges and they are ready to help. Here’s a list […]
If you’ve ever broken a glass (and who hasn’t?) have you found yourself wondering how you should dispose of it? Chances are you’ve put it in a garbage bag and hoped for the best. But the time for such uncertainty is over. The Municipality of Leamington has spelled out what […]
If you donate items on the Kingsville Community Food Bank’s August Needs List this month, you could win something. Enter for a chance to win a gift basket full of local goodies! It’s a way for the staff at the Food Bank to show their appreciation for the great community […]
Are you a born communicator, strong at building relationships, with a love of writing? Then we might just have the perfect opportunity for you! As our town continues to grow, we believe that a community newspaper is more important than ever to ensure that we remain connected and informed. We […]
It’s that time of year again! Of course, the last couple of years have been less than traditional or predictable. There have been a few twists thanks to COVID-19, which made life and school and planning for the future frustrating and confusing. But this community is creative and determined to […]
Hello June! Warmer weather, sunny days, this is the stuff dreams are made of. But for those facing financial difficulties and food insecurity even June can lose its luster. We can trust the Kingsville Community Food Bank volunteers to help ease the struggle. And every month they create a list […]
Are you celebrating a birth or birthday, an adoption, or an anniversary? Maybe you’re bursting to tell the world about an engagement or upcoming wedding. Is there someone special in your life who you want to congratulate? A graduate, or someone who just landed a new job? The Kingsville Times […]
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Welcome May! We’ve been waiting for you. Winter is finally behind us and life seems lighter. But is it? Not for people who are struggling to feed themselves and their families. The Kingsville Community Food Bank volunteers stand ready to serve community members in need of groceries. And every month […]
Have you ever gone to the Kingsville Community Food Bank for help? They stand ready to serve community members in need of groceries. But they provide more than food. They put together a list every month of specific types of donations they’re low on. This month, their focus is on […]
Joan Murray Barton was a Kingsville girl, transplanted to the Bruce Peninsula after she retired. That’s a perfect place for her to enjoy cold water swimming. Joan shared some pictures of her love affair with icy water with the Kingsville Times earlier in the winter. Here we have some more […]
Earth Hour 2022 takes place from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. Earth Hour was founded by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Sydney, Australia in 2007. It has evolved far beyond its grassroots beginnings. Last year, millions of people around the globe switched off their lights to show support […]
Daylight Saving Time comes around again this weekend. Time to spring forward! Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 2 a.m. Move that hour hand on to 3 a.m. Fortunately you won’t have to reset most of your computers, phones and other […]
Happy March! It’s a month of hope after a long winter when we can see spring approaching. And St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. We should not forget, though, that basic needs continue to weigh heavily on many shoulders. The Kingsville Community Food Bank never forgets. We are thankful for […]
Winter really swept in during the first few days of February! The snowstorm may make it hard to see the sign in the Kingsville Community Food Bank window. But the needs are real, and they will be ongoing long after the snow has been cleared away. And the Food Bank […]
The big blast of the holidays has passed and for many people, that can mean they’re short on grocery money. With COVID-19 still presenting enormous challenges, the needs are even greater than before. The Kingsville Community Food Bank is always aware of the need, and help is always available. Donations are […]
The Kingsville Community Food Bank is always there for us, all year round. This time of year though, the needs are even greater than usual. And COVID-19 has added enormously to the challenges in our community. As you can imagine, your donations are even more important during this holiday season. We […]
Kingsville Fire and Rescue and Essex Fire and Rescue Services responded to a blaze involving several buildings in a warehouse fire at Kimball Building Supplies Centre. The fire took place on Sunday, Oct. 10 around 9 p.m. Kimball Building Supplies Centre is located at the intersection of Road 8 West […]
Have you ever needed the Kingsville Community Food Bank? They stand ready to serve community members in need of groceries. More people than ever are experiencing this challenge because of COVID-19. The Food Bank is open to all donations. Whatever you want to give, they are happy to receive. They […]
An explosion occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 26 in downtown Wheatley in the area of Talbot Road East and Elm Street. The Pogue Irish Pub was said by witnesses to have been destroyed. Windows on nearby buildings were shattered. Surrounding buildings were damaged. Debris could be found […]
St. Clair College will be requiring staff and students to have had their first dose of a Health Canada or World Health Organization approved COVID-19 vaccine before September 7, 2021 which is when classes begin. A second dose of the vaccine must be received within the required minimum period. Staff […]
Did you homeschool your children this year? COVID has been piling on even more challenges than usual for home educating families. Are you beyond ready to celebrate the end of this school year? We invite you to send your photos, announcements and loving family messages to The Kingsville Times. And […]
It’s that time of year! Graduation during COVID-19 is nothing like we’ve ever seen before. But if you’ve graduated after all the challenges of this past year and a half, you have even more reason to celebrate. We invite you to share your graduation photos and announcements with us. We’ll […]
Many of our friends and neighbours are feeling the squeeze from COVID and other challenges. The Kingsville Community Food Bank has been opening its doors to our community for years, and continues to do so. We appreciate the Food Bank’s volunteers as well as everyone who donates. We’re all in […]
My mother Islay Brown-Hodgkins passed away on May 25, 2013. Although that was eight years ago, it doesn’t seem quite real even yet. She played such a special role in our lives. We miss her every day. ~ Islay on a swing (sitting at left) with sisters Margaret (standing) and […]
The Kingsville Community Food Bank continues to open its doors to our residents who are feeling the squeeze. We appreciate all its volunteers as well as everyone who donates to help our community, especially now during COVID. We’re all in this together. The Food Bank has put together a list […]
The Kingsville Community Food Bank continues to open its doors to residents in need. We appreciate all the Food Bank volunteers as well as everyone who brings in donations to help our community, especially now during COVID. We’re all in this together. The Food Bank has put together a list […]
Allan Harris and Owen Kuli share more than the family connection of being great-grandfather and great-grandson. They also share a birthday, though their special days are in two different centuries. And there’s quite an age difference. Allan is now 92 years old and Owen has just turned three. Allan moved […]
As lockdown continues because of COVID-19, the Kingsville Community Food Bank continues to open its doors to residents in need. We appreciate the food bank and all its volunteers, for their dedication to the goal of keeping people fed when times are tough. Our thanks also to all those who […]
The Kingsville Community Food Bank has been here for our residents for many years and that hasn’t changed. Right now as we’re just coming out of the Holiday Season, many people are feeling a greater pinch than usual. COVID-19 has been a game-changer for everyone since last winter. And now […]
Whether you call him Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle or one of his many other aliases, we all know Santa Claus is a shrewd fellow. Even COVID-19 couldn’t stump him for long. Stopped in his tracks by a pandemic? No sir! If the children couldn’t come to Santa this […]
There’s something a bit sad about having to dispose of your Christmas tree, isn’t there? Whether you’re dropping it off somewhere or having it picked up, it seems a lonely end for this tree after it has contributed to so much pleasure over the holidays. The Nature Conservancy of Canada […]
Trips to see Santa Claus and sit on his lap have been a Holiday Season tradition for generations. As far back as you can remember, Santa has been pulling off minor miracles every day right up until December 25. Somehow he manages to appear simultaneously in parades, shopping malls, at […]
Some good news for Kingsville and the area. We are NOT among the three regions in Ontario moving to more restricted levels in the COVID-19 Response Framework. This information came from the Government of Ontario’s official website on December 4, 2020. We will be remaining in the Red-Control Level where […]
The Kingsville Community Food Bank is always happy to receive your donations. This time of year though, money has to stretch in so many directions, and it just isn’t there for many in our community. And of course COVID-19 has made things even tighter. This means that your donations in […]
As I read Lynn McLaughlin’s book “Jackson” I found myself wondering at times if I was reading excerpts of someone’s diary, so personal and intimate were the thoughts written there. McLaughlin painstakingly and meticulously builds a scenario that is a parent’s worst nightmare. Or worse than that perhaps. She has […]
Kingsville’s Fantasy of Lights Festival will begin on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 running until Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Interested in finding out more? Call the Kingsville Parks and Recreation office at 519-733-2123. Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The 17th Annual Kingsville Santa […]
The 17th Annual Kingsville Santa Claus Parade will be happening on November 21, 2020 but with a COVID twist. Normally we stand along the streets and watch as the parade as it moves by. This time, though, the parade will be standing still and we’ll drive along it in our […]
In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved […]
Applications for the Kingsville Santa Claus Parade which will take place on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. can still be submitted via email to the Windsor Parade Corporation at mrssanta@mnsi.net Originally the deadline for parade entries was November 6, but it has been extended to Friday, Nov. 13. You […]
Banner for Lt. Col. Murray Stewart – Ret’d in Kingsville If you’ve walked or driven through Kingsville, Cottam and Ruthven, no doubt you’ll have seen banners resplendent upon their poles, paying tribute to our veterans. They are beautiful. They make the heart swell, as they remind us of those heroes […]
The Kingsville Community Food Bank is open to donations all the time. Whatever you want to give, they are happy to receive. They also put together a list every month of donations they’re looking for. Here is the list of needs for November: White Flour Cookies Saltines Hot Chocolate Tea […]
Susan Guenther has been helping her son Sammy raise money for the homeless with his Buck For A Puck fundraiser ever since he first encountered a homeless man three years ago. The fundraiser runs from October 15 to November 15 each year. Susan shared Sammy’s story with the Kingsville Times: […]
In this time leading up to Remembrance Day, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 will be carrying on with some traditions that have long been in place. However, the Legion has also found it necessary to make some changes this year due to COVID-19. As of October 30, their poppy […]
Kingsville’s annual Pumpkin Parade will be held at Lakeside Park on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. The Kingsville Communities in Bloom Committee invites you to drop off your carved pumpkins at the park between noon and 4 p.m. What better place could there be for the jack-o’-lanterns from Kingsville’s porches and […]
Weekday Public Skating programs will begin at the Kingsville Arena Complex on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Available programs will include Shinny, Adult Skate, Parent and Tot, and Home School Skate. For all Shinny programs a maximum of 10 players will be allowed on the ice at one time. For Adult, […]
The Kingsville harbour won’t be used by the Pelee Island Ferry Service for the rest of the autumn. According to an October 19 public notice from https://www.ontarioferries.com, “A combination of wind, water action and vessel movements in Kingsville over the weekend have changed the contour of the Kingsville harbour entry […]
The Town of Kingsville announced John Quennell’s temporary appointment as Deputy Fire Chief on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. He will take on the leadership and oversight for the fire department, as the current Fire Chief and Deputy Chief are on indefinite leaves of absence. Quennell will be part of the Municipal […]
The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary will be joining in Kingsville’s celebration for its Migration Festival Weekend. On Saturday Oct. 17, there will be activities, demos and displays for the public set up at the Unico Hall at 37 Beech St, Kingsville. And of course there will be festivities at […]
Local artists are making an early start to the festivities on Thursday, Oct. 15 with the Great Migration Paint-OUT, which runs through Oct. 18. They could be anywhere. You’ll see them out at their easels in a plein air painting event. Watch as works of art appear before your eyes. […]
The Kingsville Migration Festival has been an important part of Kingsville’s social calendar for 51 years. Over all those years, the event has grown from its infancy and humble beginnings, and expanded to involve the whole town and surrounding area for the whole weekend. Each year things are just a […]