What a fantastic weekend at the Greenway Jam! The new format was a huge success and over 2700 people were in attendance at the different venues. Friday night kicked off with Kathleen Edwards, Slocan Ramblers, Garnet Rogers, Big Little Lions, and Durham County Poets. Garnet Rogers is a passionate and […]
Author: Marilyn Farnworth
2022 Kingsville Terry Fox Virtual Run Takes Place September 18
September is just around the corner and so is the 42nd anniversary of Terry Fox Runs across Canada. Once again participation for the Kingsville site will be a virtual and not an in-person event. Take part wherever you are! If you wish to do an actual run you are welcome […]
Two Days of Canada Day Celebrations Kick off Summer
Congratulations to the Town of Kingsville, to Manager of Recreation Programming and Special Events Karen Loney, our sponsors, and to all the volunteers who made our Canada Day celebration a huge success! Activities started at 11 a,m. in the Kingsville Arena and Recreation Complex parking lot. Opening ceremonies included the Mayor’s […]
Welcome Back 2022 Kingsville Highland Games!
What a fantastic day at Lakeside Park! It was great to have the Highland Games back in town. We witnessed a huge outpouring of support by the community who attended our event. There were lots of activities to see and do all day at the park. These activities included the […]
Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
I can’t believe that in 1952, the year I was born, Queen Elizabeth II had her coronation and became the Queen of England! She has put her country first and has upheld her oath for 70 years. She is the longest reigning monarch in history. I, like many Canadians, have […]
Kingsville Public School Held Food Drive For Goodfellows and Food Bank
Congratulations to Kingsville Public School for a successful December food drive! Students collected over 4,000 items this year. They will all be donated to the Goodfellows and the Kingsville Community Food Bank to help stock their shelves and feed those in need in our community. The winning team was the […]
Looking for Something Fun To Do? Mark December 11 On Your Calendar
Kingsville residents are going to be busy on Saturday, December 11th! The Toys 4 Tots “Fill a Fire Truck” event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Red Apple at 33 Division Street North. Santa will make an appearance from 10 a.m. to noon. If you have toys […]
Santa Claus Parade Officially Launches Christmas Season in Kingsville
Wow! Wow! Wow! It was a night to remember as all of Kingsville stepped up to the plate! With over 75 entries, this year’s Santa Claus Parade had it all. Floats, marching bands, fire trucks, bicycles and scooters adorned in Christmas lights, horses, dogs and of course, Santa! The sea of […]
Kingsville’s Santa Claus Parade Kicks Off Fantasy of Lights Nov. 20
I can already feel the chill and excitement in the air as I look around town and see Christmas lights and decorations going up in our neighbourhoods and retail stores. Local families don’t have to wait long for Kingsville’s 18th annual Santa Claus Parade! The parade starts at 6 p.m. […]
Tours of Duty: Master Warrant Officer Bill Wilson Remembers Years of Service
“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.” This famous poem by John McCrae reminds us of the significance of our Remembrance Day poppies and the […]