Premier Doug Ford announced at a news conference on July 13 that much of Ontario will be able to move to Stage 3 of reopening later this week. Windsor-Essex County, along with the Greater Toronto Area and some areas in Southern Ontario, will remain in Stage 2. We entered Stage 2 […]
Author: Jody Smith
June 27th: The Miracle Continues
Photo by Kim DeYong June 27th Miracle: Beginnings Food banks have been feeling the crunch since COVID-19 began changing the world we live in. More people are in need, but donations have dropped, and food bank shelves have been a little on the thin side. The trend shows every sign […]
Kingsville Says Goodbye to Stage 1 and Joins the Rest of the Province in Stage 2
During Monday’s daily briefing, Ontario Premier Doug Ford had some welcome news for Kingsville and Leamington, the only towns in the province still in Stage 1. Both towns will be allowed to move up to Stage 2 at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Ford expressed his appreciation for the […]
Happy Anniversary, Tina and Les!
June 24, 2017 was a day to remember for Tina and Les McDonald. Let’s raise a toast to the happy couple! Wishing you both the very best this year and always. May every year be sweeter than all the years before.
Jack Miner Public School Grads Celebrate with YouTube Convocation
Jack Miner Public School graduates made the best of an unusual situation on Thursday, June 18th with a different kind of convocation. Although the ceremonies looked quite different this year, the new restrictions couldn’t hold the Class of 2020 down. Hooray for technology! Many students enjoyed the opportunity of being […]
Kingsville Public School Grads Celebrate with Drive-by Parade
Last Friday was a big day for Kingsville Public School graduates. COVID-19 may have put the brakes on the usual end-of-the-year celebration plans but a little creativity can make all the difference. And this group had that creativity in spades. KPS 2020 graduates held a car procession from the Kingsville […]
There’s a Miracle Just Around the Corner
The June 27th Miracle is only a few days away. Many people are wondering what it’s all about. Well, this day is being marked for community contributions for Windsor/Essex County families in need of groceries in the time of COVID-19. The event is spearheaded by many businesses, community leaders and […]
Margaret Duthie Hodgkins (Sept. 27, 1930 – June 10, 2020)
Peacefully in her sleep, on June 10, 2020, Margaret Hodgkins passed away at Royal Oak Long Term home at the age of 89. Loving mother of Jim (Marny), Bill, Wes (Arlene), Sheena (Peter) Vert. Cherished Granny to Kolton (Andrea), Katanna (Vern) Wiley, Vanessa (Matt) Martinho, Brandon (Alyssa), Nicole, Andrew, Evan, […]