The Essex Royal Canadian Legion Branch #201 was buzzing with energy on February 2 as 24 teams gathered to participate in the latest ‘Toss for Hosspice’ cornhole tournament. Organized by local resident Len Bickford, the event was held to raise funds for Erie Shores Hospice, a cause close to his heart. […]
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President Trump Pauses Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump has paused in his plan to put tariffs on Canada. He has agreed to delay instituting any tariffs for at least 30 days after discussions with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday. Canada’s counter-tariffs on the U.S. have been cancelled. Trudeau informed Trump that Canada will […]
Erie Shores Quilters Guild Monthly Meeting – February 18
January 2025 Masking Policy Update at Erie Shores HealthCare
As of January 21, 2025, Erie Shores HealthCare has begun implementing updated masking procedures for the protection of patients and staff as well as the community at large. The goal is to limit the spread of respiratory illnesses such as RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), COVID-19, and influenza which are on […]
Exit The Horse: Celebrate Canada’s Automotive Pioneers This January 11
Mark your calendars for January 11th! The Canadian Transportation Museum Heritage Village in Kingsville is gearing up to launch the Canadian Automotive Museum’s Exit the Horse exhibit, a fascinating exhibition showcasing Canada’s earliest gas-powered vehicles: the Shamrock and the Fossmobile. While Henry Seth Taylor’s 1867 steam-powered car in Quebec may technically be Canada’s first […]
Garbage Pickup Dates This Week
For those whose Garbage Day is normally on Tuesday, nothing changes this week. Pickup will still be on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. if your Garbage Day is normally on Friday, this week pickup will be on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Residents can contact GFL Environmental for service inquiries, issues, bins, […]
Garbage Pickup and Recycling Dates This Week
For those whose Garbage Day is normally on Tuesday, nothing changes this week. Pickup will still be on Tuesday, December 24. For those whose Garbage Day is normally on Friday, this week pickup will be on Saturday, December 28. Recycling will be picked up on Thursday, December 26 this week […]
Major Patricia Ann Lavender (April 20, 1936 – December 3, 2024)
Lavender, Major Patricia Ann April 20, 1936 – December 3, 2024 Born April 20, 1936 to Bert and Ella Traynor in Kingsville Ontario. Graduated from Grace Hospital School of Nursing in Windsor 1957. Encouraged by her parents to “See the world” Pat joined the R.C.A.F in 1962 and was posted […]