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Donate Eclipse Glasses to Astronomers Without Borders
Wondering what to do with your eclipse glasses? Here’s a solution that will make a difference for others around the world. The Essex County Library and Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary are collecting these types of glasses for the non-profit Astronomers Without Borders. Astronomers Without Borders has been recycling gently-used solar […]
RCMP ‘Name The Foal’ Contest Launches April 8
Since its first public appearance in 1876, the RCMP Musical Ride has played a prominent role in the policing organization. In 1939, the RCMP launched its breeding program when Depot Division in Regina, Saskatchewan, officially started breeding these famous black horses. The farm moved to Fort Walsh, Saskatchewan, in 1942, […]
GECDSB Delivers Revised Kingsville School Name
The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) held its regularly scheduled meeting last evening on April 2nd at 6:00 pm. In addition to the standard agenda items, a special board meeting was convened first to address a singular matter: the naming of the forthcoming Kingsville K-12 school, slated to […]
Roast Beef Dinner, Trinity United Church – Saturday, April 20
Kingsville-Essex Highland Games Coming This June 22
Rotary and Zehrs Hold Food Drive for Kingsville Food Bank
On Saturday March 23, between the hours of 12 and 5 p.m. the people of Kingsville donated 2,000 pantry items to the Kingsville Community Food Bank’s shelves. The Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore, Zehrs, and the Food Bank’s own volunteers worked together to make this event happen. And of course […]
Garbage Day on Thursday Rather than Good Friday This Week
This Easter weekend, the normal Friday garbage day in Kingsville is changed to Thursday. The change is just for this week, due to Good Friday on the holiday weekend. Next week, the regular schedule will resume. Thank you Debby Jarvis-Chausse for the heads-up! Image from Town of Kingsville Calendar
GECDSB Divided, Contentious Kingsville School Name Stands
Tuesday night’s meeting of the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) was a disappointment for the Kingsville community. After a month of petitions, organized protests, letter writing, and ongoing debate on social media, Kingsville residents expected much more than what was served up by the tag team of Board […]
PAP-a-Palooza to Take Place at Migration Hall March 23 & 24
Is it time for a Pap test? Come to PAP-a-Palooza! March 23 & 24 Migration Hall 170 Main Street East in Kingsville The Mobile Medical Support team is organizing a Pap test clinic in Kingsville on March 23 & 24 for cervical screening tests. Are you a woman between the […]
Lighting By-Law For Commercial Signs Revoked By Council
During last evening’s Town Council meeting at the Unico Community Centre, Mayor Dennis Rogers presented a notice of motion to revoke a by-law prohibiting the lighting of external commercial signs between the hours of 11pm and 7am. The by-law, which went into effect in August of last year with final […]
Little Tomato Children’s Theatre Presents….Annie Jr
Leapin’ Lizards! Tickets for Little Tomato Children’s Theatre’s ANNIE JR. are now on sale! This year’s production, Annie Jr. will take place at the Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School Auditorium in Leamington. This show features an amazingly talented cast of children ranging in ages from 7-18. The children are from all […]
Free Pap Test Clinic March 23 – 24
Style Savvy – Hello Spring!
Maidstone Museum – March Break Activities
Black History Month: Museums in Essex County
Southwestern Ontario was an open door to freedom in Canada for those Black fugitives who were able to make the journey on the Underground Railroad. Essex County is fortunate to have two museums dedicated to local Black history. Amherstburg Freedom Museum The Amherstburg Freedom Museum was formerly known as the North […]
Black History Month: Kingsville’s Negro Cemetery
The only known Negro Cemetery in the township is located in Kingsville between Roads 3 and 4, west of Division Road. It is the burial ground of early Black pioneer settlers of the Kingsville Gosfield area. Black United Empire Loyalists were the first known Black settlers of Essex County. They […]
Pelee Island Ferry Service 2024 Season Begins March 28
The first sailing of 2024 will head out of Leamington on Thursday, March 28 at 6 p.m. After that a regularly posted schedule will be followed. Here is the opening reservation schedule: Feb. 29 for April 8 (Total Solar Eclipse) by phone only March 1 for the first, second and […]
Kingsville’s School Naming Takes A Last Minute U-Turn
Over the last several days, local media outlets were reporting that the shortlist for the name of Kingsville’s new school had been whittled down to two options: Kingsville District Academy and Greater Kingsville Academy. These choices came after several months of meetings held by a special committee that was struck […]
OCAF Awards $20K Grant In Support Of Highland Games
The Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF) has awarded The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) with a $20,000 grant. The grant will go to support the promotion and marketing of the Kingsville-Essex Highland Games which will take place this year on June 22. CTMHV will use the funds to […]
Recycling Collection a Day Later This Week
Recycling collection will be happening on Thursday, February 22 rather than on Wednesday, February 21 this week. The change is just for this week, due to the Family Day holiday. After that, the regular schedule will resume. Thank you Debby Jarvis-Chausse for the heads-up! For more information about local recycling […]
Coffee And Conversation With MPP Anthony Leardi – February 15
Annual Pancake & Sausage Supper – February 13
Kingsville Finalizes List of Beneficiaries for 2024 Community Grant Fund
At the January 29, 2024 Town Council meeting, Kingsville finalized the allocation of Community Grant Funds (CGF) after reviewing the recommendations submitted previously by the Committee of the Whole. The approved funding envelope based the 2024 municipal budget is $55,000. Community Grant Funds are available each year to registered charitable […]
Leamington Farm Operator Fined $70,000 After Worker Injured
An Ontario Court Bulletin published this week has confirmed the conviction of Leamington- based Amco Farms Inc. for an offence dating back to 2022. The company which grows, packages and ships produce, was convicted on January 29 2024 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. On April 25, 2022, a […]
Fantastic Sams Cut & Color February Special
Introduction To Weaving For Kids 8-12 – February 17
OPP Respond to Standoff on Main Street in Kingsville
On Thursday, January 25, 2024 Ontario Provincial Police responded to an incident in Kingsville involving a standoff that lasted more than five hours. The OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit was on the scene where a person was barricaded at a Main Street address. The public were asked to avoid the […]
Upcoming Lenten Organ Meditations At Church Of The Epiphany
The Church of the Epiphany in Kingsville welcomes everyone to join in Lenten Noon-hour Organ Meditations, organized by the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO). These meditations will be held every Wednesday from February 14 (Ash Wednesday) to March 20, from 12:15 to 12:45 pm. Each meditation will feature an […]
Free Mobile Clinic January 27, 28, and 29
Winter Support For Those Experiencing Homelessness
As Windsor and Essex County begins to experience much colder temperatures, the community is reminded that there is support for those experiencing homelessness in our area. Below is a list of key services available for people experiencing homelessness in Windsor and Essex County: Services in Windsor Downtown Mission Shelter beds […]
E.L.K. Energy Warns of Winter Storm Watch
E.L.K. Energy has reported that a Winter Storm Watch will be in place over the next few days. There may potentially be significant precipitation and strong damaging winds. To ensure that you’re prepared for the risk of an outage and safety hazards, E.L.K. has provided some suggestions and information. Preparing […]
Mettawas Station Makes OpenTable Canada’s 2024 List
As people around the county know, Kingsville has no shortage of great restaurants and one in particular has reason to really celebrate this week! Congratulations are in order for Mettawas Station Mediterranean Restaurant which has made the OpenTable list of Top 100 Restaurants with Healthy Bites in Canada 2024. Compiled […]
M&M Concessions Takes Over Kingsville Arena Canteen
The Town of Kingsville has announced the return of M&M Concessions as the Kingsville Arena Canteen Operator. M&M Concessions now manages 11 area locations: Kingsville Arena Harrow Arena Essex Arena Amherstburg Arena LaSalle Arena Lakeshore Arena Capri Arena Adie Knox Arena Forest Glade Arena WFCU Arena Adventure Bay As of January […]
Housing Prices Rising Despite Sluggish Sales In Windsor Essex County
The Windsor Essex County Association of Realtors released its figures for December this week showing the average home price up 8.06% to $514,495. This is compared to $476,107 in December 2022. In December 2023, realtors brought 301 new properties to the market representing a 22.02% decrease in listings and fewer options […]
Kingsville Community Centre – December Calendar Of Events
Canadian Dental Care Plan to Help 9 Million Access Oral Health Care
One-third of people in Canada have no dental insurance. In 2022, one out of every four Canadians reported that they have avoided visiting an oral health professional because of the expense, according to Health Canada. Poor oral health can lead to serious diseases and health complications, as well as higher […]
Defined Fitness And Athletic Training Facility – Christmas Open House
December 6th Honours Victims of Violence Against Women
December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, also known as White Ribbon Day. On this day we remember the 14 female engineering students murdered and the other women injured at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on December 6, 1989 by an act of gender-based […]
New 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline Launches in Canada
On November 30, 2023 a new suicide prevention service became available across Canada. People anywhere in the country can now call and text 9-8-8 if they are thinking of suicide, if they are in need of crisis support, or if they are worried about someone they know. The new service […]
Ring in the Holidays VI – The Essex Community Concert Band
Calling all music lovers in Windsor Essex County! Join the Essex Community Concert Band at their 6th annual holiday concert, Ring in the Holidays VI on December 10th 2023 at 2:00pm. The performance will be held at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Essex, ON (146 Talbot Street S). Admission […]
Pelee Island Ferry Service 2023 Season Ends December 11
The Pelee Island Ferry Service 2023 sailing season will end on Monday, Dec. 11 at 7 a.m. Pelee Island 23/24 Winter Air Service commences on December 11 at 4 p.m. with a flight departing from Windsor. Air Service is operated by Cameron Air Services. All flights leaving Windsor will be from […]
Christmas Gift Show – Essex High School
Mobile Clinic to Be Held at Migration Hall December 2 & 3
The Mobile Medical Support Clinic (MMS) is coming soon to Migration Hall at 170 Main Street East in Kingsville. Mobile Medical Support (MMS) will be available on December 2 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and December 3 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. providing a variety of health and […]
Increase Your Radon Awareness with a Test Kit
November is Radon Action Month. But while the month is almost over, it’s not too late to test your home this winter. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is encouraging people to test their homes for radon gas during the cold months this year. And the Essex County Library is […]
Maidstone Bicentennial Museums Annual Christmas Bazaar
KDHS Annual Can Drive In Support of Goodfellows
Mobile Clinic to Be Held at Caldwell First Nation Nov. 17, 18 & 19
Mobile Medical Support (MMS) is a community liaison team of healthcare professionals who help clients overcome barriers that prevent them from seeking healthcare and linking into community resources. The mobile clinic runs through the Windsor-Essex Ontario Health Team (WEOHT) and provides various supports including mental health and addiction and dental. […]
Goodfellows Christmas Basket Registration Open Until November 23
The Goodfellows are at it again! They are very busy these days preparing Christmas baskets. Epworth United Church is the place to register to receive a basket. Location: 56 Division St. South, Memorial Hall Parking and Entrance: on Mill Street West Dates for registration are: Tuesday November 14 Thursday November […]
Introduction To Weaving – Maidstone Museum
Gibson Gallery Holiday Shoppe – Art by the River indoors!
Further Update on Cyber Attacks At Regional Hospitals
Bluewater Health, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Windsor Regional Hospital, and their shared service provider TransForm Shared Service Organization were recently the victims of a ransomware attack. Progress has been made in evaluating the affected data and preliminary conclusions show that the attack did not […]
Celebration of Life – Bill Bishop
Coffee Time with the Mayor on November 8th
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 5 – 7 p.m. at Red Lantern Coffee Co. Take advantage of a chance for some one-on-one time with Mayor Dennis Rogers on November 8th. He’ll be ready to greet you at Red Lantern Coffee Co. Pull up a chair for some conversation — and support a […]
Data Connected To Cyber Attack On Hospitals Has Been Published
Bluewater Health, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Windsor Regional Hospital, and their shared service provider TransForm Shared Service Organization released a statement on Thursday related to the ransomware attack that impacted operations as well as certain patient, employee and professional staff data. They confirm that […]
Snowflake Christmas Bazaar Coming November 18
Kingsville Public School Delivers A ‘Thriller’ Of A Halloween Event
For the past 15 years, on Halloween, Kingsville Public School’s Grade 8 students have taken to the stage to perform Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller.” This year was no exception as the students delivered a fantastic performance that delighted both the student body and some of their attending family members. A […]
You Are Invited! ADM & Friends Greenway Tree Planting
Ford Government Announces Breast Screening for Women Ages 40-49
The Ford Government has announced the approval of annual self-referred breast screening for women ages 40-49, from the current age 50. An MD requisition will no longer be necessary and will bring this need into line with the standard used by the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP). A worrying 17% […]
Food Banks Overwhelmed By Almost 2 Million Visits In One Month
Kirstin Beardsley, CEO, Food Banks Canada has stated that ‘”relentless inflation and a broken social safety net has caused many people who never thought they would need a food bank to walk through the doors for the first time. With food banks across Canada in crisis mode, as demand reaches […]
Dentists Concerned Over Lack Of Input Into New Dental Care Plan
Lack of consultation with provincial and territorial dental associations is worrying There are only two months left before the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) becomes available to many more Canadians. Yet more than 25,000 dentists nationwide are in the dark about how the Government of Canada will safeguard access to […]
Town Council Rejects Application For 6-Storey Building On Main Street
Kingsville’s Town Council meeting, held this week on October 23, 2023 once again revisited the matter of a development planned for 183 Main Street East. This property, which includes a stately home and large rear yard, has been at the centre of an ongoing dispute between the developer, Town Council […]
Leamington Prepares to Conduct Structural Review of the Big Tomato
The Municipality of Leamington will be undertaking an assessment of the Big Tomato structure located at the corner of Talbot and Mill Streets. This important initiative is scheduled to begin today, October 24, 2023 provided weather conditions are favourable. The primary goal of this assessment is to gain a clear […]
Dr. Mark Olivito & Associates Wrap Up Another Successful Fundraiser
For almost a decade, a local dental practice has been at the forefront of community support, organizing an annual mouthguard fundraising event that has collected thousands of dollars for the Kingsville OPP Community Policing Committee (KCPC). Dr. Mark Olivito & Associates, located in the heart of Kingsville at the intersection […]
Jack Miner Migration Festival This Weekend
Community Speaker Series: Healthy, Active Aging
Join us on Nov. 1 for the latest in our Community Speaker Series. This is a free event sponsored by the Faculty of Human Kinetics. Register to attend: uwindsor.ca/kinesiology/heallthy-active-aging Please share! All are welcome!
Harrow United Church 35th Annual Turkey Dinner
Help Wanted To Name The New K-12 Kingsville School
In September, 2024 students and staff will occupy the new K-12 school currently under construction in Kingsville. To prepare for this important change in our community, the Greater Essex County District School Board is seeking input from the public to name the new school which is under construction on Jasperson […]
Wonderbroads Dinner And Trivia Night Fundraiser
4th Annual ‘Jazz On Drouillard’ Festival Announces List Of Performers
The Fourth Annual Jazz on Drouillard music festival, hosted by the popular Ford City shop and bar, Pressure Drop, is thrilled to unveil the lineup for its highly anticipated 2023 edition. The event will take place on September 30, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. This year’s festival promises […]
Festival of Guest Nations – September 17 2023
Recycling Collection on Thursday, Sept. 7 This Week
Due to the Labour Day Long Weekend, recycling collection for Kingsville will be later this week. It will be taking place on Thursday, September 7th. Don’t have a Collection Calendar for 2023? You can pick one up at the Town Hall at 2021 Division Road North in Kingsville. Phone: (519) […]
Bygone Days – The Crawford-Post Furniture Store
This image, taken in approximately 1957, shows the exterior of the Crawford-Post Furniture Store. This was shortly after Bill and Olive Post of Simcoe, Ontario bought the business from Don Crawford. The building which is located at 28 Main Street West was constructed in 1946 by Gary Hogarth and Fred […]
169th Annual Harrow Fair – August 31 to September 3
SECC Information Session for Parents Re-Entering Workforce on Sept. 7
The South Essex Community Council will be hosting an information session for parents who are thinking about re-entering the workforce. Are you a mother or father who wants to go back to work? Are you wondering where to start? Or maybe you’ve just had a baby but you’re looking ahead and […]
Local Videographer Captures Rainfall Damage Across Kingsville
Like many others in town, local resident Les McDonald spent most of Wednesday night taking shelter from the storm with his wife and children. After a night of continuous rain and thunder coupled with no electricity, McDonald emerged on Thursday morning to take in the aftermath. He said it was […]
Art By The River, Amherstburg – August 26-27
Local Program Helps Young Students Learn How To Ride The Bus
If you have a young child who is starting school this year and who will be riding a school bus for the first time, Windsor-Essex Student Transportation Services (WESTS) is offering a First Ride program. There is no cost for this one-hour course which is offered on Tuesday, August 29 […]
Bygone Days – The Kingsville Bingo Palace
This Kingsville Bingo Palace, which stood at 40 Main Street West, closed its doors in 2003 after owner Robert Dowd could not negotiate a new lease agreement. Dowd’s business was also facing an additional obstacle — new legislation that would restrict smoking in public and work places. The Kingsville Bingo […]
Clark Family’s Panama Pursuit of Jiu-Jitsu Excellence
When 11-year-old Honour Clark began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2017, his parents, Beth and Benjamin, probably didn’t imagine at the time that six years later, they would be living in Panama to allow their kids to pursue the sport more seriously. The move came gradually. In 2018, Benjamin joined […]
U Guelph To Offer Distance Learning In Dairy Farming By 2024
In partnership with Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO), the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus’ Dairy Herdsperson Apprenticeship (DHA) program will be expanding to offer a hybrid, distance education option for students who are not able to study in person full-time or are already working on farms around the province. Participants […]
Essex Non-Profit Homes Receives Funding Through Green Municipal Fund
Across Canada, innovative affordable housing solutions are creating good jobs and building climate resilience, while helping Canadians reduce costs and drive down emissions in the building sector. Last week, Irek Kusmierczyk, MP for Windsor—Tecumseh announced an investment of $1,034,216 for five projects across southwestern Ontario including $499,990 for Essex Non-Profit […]
August Events At the Farm House Market
‘Tune Up The Parks’ With Nick Hedden in Colchester August 7
It’s Time to Tune Up the Park! Monday, August 7th at 7 p.m. The “Tune Up the Parks” Concert Series is offering free live performances by local musicians this summer. Through July and August, performances are being held in Colchester on Mondays and the Essex Centre on Wednesdays. On Monday, August […]
Bygone Days — The Taxi Stand With A Long History
This little building, which stood at 16 Division Street North, was demolished in 1996 after having served as a taxi office for many years. It had previously been the location of E.L “Jack” Frost’s insurance business as well as the local telegraph office. In the 1960s and 1970s, it was […]
Ontario Launching Mobile Skilled Trades Classrooms
Interactive Trades & Tech Trucks will bring simulators and hands-on activities to nearly half a million people across the province The Ontario government is investing $5.4 million to design and build three mobile tech classrooms that will travel across the province and teach students and young people about the skilled […]
Western University Team Confirms EF1 Responsible For Area Damage
Last week, a team from Western University’s Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) visited Essex County to assess the damage to homes, trees and other structures caused by the July 26 storm that ripped through parts of the county. NTP uses satellite data, surveillance planes, drones and on-the-ground observation to analyze tornado […]
E.L.K. Energy Update For Kingsville and Harrow
Harrow: 2:15pm: All of the primary circuits in Harrow are back up except for Erie St. Majority of the town should be restored. Kingsville, 1:30pm: E.L.K. is working with Hydro One to restore outstanding primary circuit issues. Once that is complete, we will be able to pick up the majority […]
Canada Launches 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline On November 30
The 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline will be available across Canada on November 30, 2023. The service will be available in English and French, 24 hours a day and seven days a week, to everyone in Canada Suicide is a serious public health issue that impacts people of all ages and backgrounds across the […]
Lennox Feel The Love Campaign Seeking Nominations Until August 31
There’s still time to nominate deserving local community members to receive essential heating or cooling equipment and installations at no cost as part of the Lennox annual Feel The Love program Lennox is welcoming nominations for its annual Feel The Love program now until August 31. For the 14th year […]
Nineteen Windsor Projects Receive Funding To Empower Seniors
Seniors are one of Canada’s fastest-growing population groups in Canada. They will represent almost 25% of the population by 2057 and could reach close to 11 million people within 15 years. They have made and continue to make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities and workplaces. To recognize and […]
Invest WindsorEssex To Receive $200K To Support EV Supply Chain
The automotive industry in Ontario is a pillar of Canada’s economy and provides thousands of jobs for workers and their families. As we move toward more sustainable solutions, southern Ontario has emerged as a prominent hub for automotive manufacturing and innovation, specifically in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The Government […]
CJAM FM Announces Higher Ground Music and Arts Festival
CJAM is a nonprofit campus-based community radio station providing music and information programming not offered by mainstream commercial media in the Windsor/Detroit area. CJAM 99.1 FM is excited to announce that we will be putting on our first music festival since the 1980s: Higher Ground Music and Arts Festival held in downtown Windsor on July 28th to July […]
Canada Welcomes More Than 32,000 Tech Workers Over Past 12 Months
The Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) and Canada’s Tech Network have released Tech Workforce Trends: The Migration of Tech Workers and Tech Jobs Since The Pandemic, a new report exploring globalization and migration of tech occupations in Canada. The findings highlight that between April 2022 and March 2023, 32,115 new workers came to Canada with […]
GreenShield To Provide Essential Medicines To Underserved
The United Nations has declared that access to essential medicines is a fundamental human right, yet more than one million Canadians do not have prescription drug coverage. This is a devastating problem, leading those without access to financial aid or employer benefits to have to make an impossible choice of prioritizing […]
Government Invests Over $3.3 Million In Affordable Housing For Windsor
The City of Windsor received great news earlier this week when members of the Federal and Provincial governments jointly announced a combined investment of over $3.3 million to support the construction of 15 housing units in Windsor. The project, located at 1106 Ouellette Avenue, will see the conversion of a two-storey building, […]
Local Singer and Musician Rick Stephenson Pays Tribute To Sinatra
It has been a busy year for local Kingsville singer and musician Rick Stephenson and it’s set to get even busier! In May, Rick released his fourth album Reflections In The Wee Small Hours. He recorded it as a tribute to one of his favourites, Frank Sinatra’s classic In The […]
The Farm House Market Presents ‘How To Entertain In The Summer’
The Farm House Market Presents How To Entertain In The Summer August 4th at 7 p.m. Come out to a how-to workshop for local lovers at the Farm House Market. Enjoy a shopping experience with a little sampling of wines from the area. All the food is also produced locally. […]
Government Delivers New Grocery Rebate to 11 Million Canadians
As of May 2023, inflation in Canada has fallen to 3.4 per cent—down from 4.4 per cent in April, and from a high of 8.1 per cent last June. Among G7 countries, inflation is lower only in Japan by a mere 0.2 percentage points. However, even with inflation falling from its […]
Local Resident Barbara Godin Tackles Difficult History In Her Books
Born in Windsor, Ontario, local author Barbara Godin fostered an interest in writing when she began keeping journals in her youth. While her life started in the city, by the age of ten, she had moved to Kingsville to live with her grandparents, the Barless’s, on the 2nd Concession. She remembers […]