Small businesses from Kingsville and Leamington gathered on the steps of Carnegie Hall to address the economic crisis faced by the neighbouring towns. As the group stood unified, emotions were high as individuals came forward expressing their disappointment that Kingsville and Leamington have been left behind in Stage 1 of […]
Author: Rylee Wallace
Small Businesses Speak Out Against Being Held Back in Stage 1
A joint press conference was held at Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre to hear concerns from small businesses in Kingsville and Leamington about being held back in Stage 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Nelson Santos of Kingsville and Mayor Hilda MacDonald of Leamington were among the speakers who […]
Heroes at Green Heart Raise Funds with Style
Green Heart Kitchen opened up their retail location in Kingsville in January of 2019. And since the outbreak of COVID-19, they have done their part in supporting our community. With the help of their dedicated partners, they have been able to continue offering their healthy meals and programs such as […]
Darwin Garamszegi and Jasmine Toupin: 6-Foot Sit-In Leaders
Darwin Garamszegi and Jasmine Toupin, the organizers of the 6-Foot Sit-In on Sunday June 7, 2020, have proven their passion for supporting a good cause. The duo became fast friends in the fall of 2019 after meeting online. They decided after learning more about the injustices of black men and […]
Black Lives Matter: 6-Foot Sit-In Held in Kingsville
Kingsville resident Tim Stanley speaks at the 6-Foot Sit-In – Photo by Chris Anson Attendees of the 6-Foot Sit-In and supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement started to gather well before the appointed time at the Four Corners of Kingsville. By 1 p.m. the designated start time of the […]