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 […]
Author: Jody Smith
Don’t Look Now, it’s Daylight Saving Time Weekend!
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 […]
Kingsville Community Food Bank Needs for March, 2024
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 […]
Kingsville Community Food Bank Needs for February, 2024
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 […]
Kingsville Community Food Bank Needs for January, 2024
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 […]
Fantasy of Lights: Hitching a Ride on the Kingsville Express
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 […]
Kingsville Community Food Bank’s December Needs
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 […]
Kingsville Community Food Bank Needs for November, 2023
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 […]
Kingsville Community Food Bank Needs for October, 2023
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 […]
Orange Shirt Walk, September 29, 2023: Every Child Matters
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 […]