On June 20, 2023, MPP Anthony Leardi, along with the Parliamentary Assistant (PA) to the Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, MPP Daisy Wai, visited several local Seniors Community Centres dotted across Essex County. In addition to meeting with Boards of Directors for these organizations and learning about the activities and […]
Sylvia Ross is a Grade 10 student at Kingsville District High School. She started running track in Grade 4 at Jack Miner Public School and continued throughout her elementary school years where she showed exceptional abilities in both track and cross country running. In addition to winning races on the […]
On June 1, the Government of Canada released the digitized 1931 Census of Canada, This is the first time that online access to census content has been provided on the first day permitted. Canadian law directs that census records remain private for 92 years, so following this historic release of census […]
The recently released Canadian Cyber Threat Intelligence Annual Report shows how the Canadian cyber threat landscape has shifted radically in the last year. Changes to the threat landscape have been further fuelled by increasing geopolitical tensions, fluctuating economic conditions and rapid digitization in the wake of the pandemic. Eleven per […]
Fast chargers now available at all ONroute locations ahead of summer The Ontario government is making it more convenient for electric vehicle (EV) owners to travel the province with EV fast chargers now installed at all 20 renovated ONroute stations along the province’s busiest highways, the 400 and 401. Three […]
St. John de Brebeuf Parent Advisory Council held its annual Lottery Fundraiser on June 2nd in the front foyer of the school. The lucky winners were: Miranda Bilek $2000.00 Nancy Chapman $1000.00 Daniel Murdock $750.00 Lisa Summerfeild $750.00 Jen Brown $750.00 This year the funds raised will go towards purchasing […]
The Ontario government is investing $23.6 million to develop a province-wide strategy that includes identifying and plugging old oil and gas wells to keep communities safe. An additional $2.5 million will be allocated to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent to assist with costs associated with emergency management from the 2021 explosion […]
Good news! The MV Pelee Islander has passed its USCG inspection. The ferry will be starting its regular Sandusky service on Friday, June 2, 2023. You can book reservations online at ontarioferries.com or call 1-800-661-2220. Reservation Line Hours: April 1 – December 9 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily Pelee Island Terminal: General […]
Every year, Citizenship Week is a chance to celebrate new citizens and all that it means to be Canadian. This year Citizenship Week took place between May 22 and May 28, 2023. That week Canada hosted 105 citizenship ceremonies and welcomed more than 13,500 new Canadians to all provinces and territories. […]
Have you heard of Red Shirt Day? It happens on the Wednesday of National AccessAbility Week every year. This year that date falls on .May 31. Do you know what Red Shirt Day is all about? Red Shirt DayTM of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion is a day when you […]
It’s that time of year again. The Union Water Supply System has issued their yearly reminder about watering restrictions that need to be followed from May 1st to September 30th. Odd-numbered homes can water on odd days of the month. Even-numbered homes can water on even days. Watering can be […]
On Monday, May 29, 2023 the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee raised a flag at the Essex County Civic Center and at Town Halls across Essex County. This week, from May 28 to June 3, 2023 is National AccessAbility Week. The theme for National AccessAbility Week this year is “Disability […]
The festival runs from June 2nd to 4th, 2023. – Windsor Rib and Beer Festival returns to Riverfront Festival Plaza from June 2nd to 4th, 2023. The festival draws hungry food lovers and features five award-winning competition BBQ teams, including Kentucky Smokehouse, Big Hank’s BBQ Shack, Louisiana BAR-B-QUE, Texas Jack’s […]
A short, two-day trip home to Kingsville to celebrate the Mother’s Day long weekend didn’t turn out as planned for Cory Thuy. On Monday morning, Cory had his pickup truck packed and was ready to start off on the 11-hour journey back to North Carolina with his wife. He started […]
The MV Pelee Islander will be returning to reduced service on Friday, May 26 and Sunday, May 28, 2023. According to Pelee Island Transportation Service, the Pelee Islander will be leaving Leamington at 12 noon and at 4 p.m. It will set sail from Pelee Island at 2 p.m. and 7 […]
On May 18, 2023, the Ontario government introduced the Hazel McCallion Act, which would, if passed, begin the process to dissolve the Regional Municipality of Peel and make the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon independent by January 1, 2025. These municipalities currently have approximately 1.5 million residents and are […]
The MV Pelee Islander will not be in service until early June due to technical issues. Updates will be posted when available. The Pelee Islander is normally scheduled for four trips a week to the Island this time of year. The Pelee Islander was built in Erieau, Ontario in 1960. […]
The Municipal Office for the Town of Kingsville will not be open on Monday, May 22, 2023. It will be closed for the Victoria Day long weekend. The office will be open again for regular hours on Tuesday, May 23. Have a happy Victoria Day weekend! Location: 2021 Division Road […]
Clean saleable items can be dropped off starting May 23rd in the parish hall Location: Church of the Epiphany 106 Main St West Kingsville, Ontario Phone: (519) 733-3772 Email: epiphanykingsville@bellnet.ca Website: epiphanykingsville.org
Come out at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, to see Steve Pellerin from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Windsor Chapter. He will be appearing in Point Pelee National Park’s Visitor Centre theatre. Pellerin will be providing an evening presentation which will focus on the Challenges and Strategies […]
There is construction work being done at the Kingsville Arena Complex. Because of this, the Arena Front Desk team will not be in the main entrance of the arena where you usually find them. The Team will be at the Town Hall until Friday, May 19. The Town Hall is […]
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 7 p.m. a Ride of Silence will be taking place in more than 20 countries around the world. Its purpose is to honour cyclists who have been killed or injured on public roadways. In Kingsville, the ride has been organized by Dave Kfrerer of […]
The Ontario Provincial Police issued an invitation to the public in Essex County. Between the dates of May 15 and May 18, we are all welcome to have a cup of coffee with a cop. If you haven’t sat down for a coffee with a cop in awhile — or […]
What a great day for a bike ride! Join Bike Windsor Essex on Saturday, May 13th for its first recreational community ride in Kingsville and the County. The Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre is the gathering place. Come on over to the Carnegie at 10 a.m. It doesn’t cost a […]
The MV Pelee Islander II will begin ferry service to Pelee Island on May 12, 2023 rather than on May 18 as had previously been scheduled. When the ferry was in drydock a technical problem was discovered so the return had to be delayed. The Pelee Islander II will be […]
The Town of Kingsville has received word that some residents have been called by a maintenance service company which has identified itself as Platinum Maintenance. Platinum Maintenance has said that it is associated with the Town of Kingsville. The Town of Kingsville wishes to inform residents that it has no […]
Families find many ways to celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day Weekend. If fishing is what you fancy, here’s some good news. On May 13-14, 2023 Ontario families and friends can enjoy fishing anywhere in the province without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card. There are a few […]
Thousands of great work opportunities now available through Canada Summer Jobs for youth As the warmer months approach, many young Canadians will be looking to secure meaningful work experiences for the summer. A summer job can serve as a valuable stepping stone to a successful career. Not only does it […]
It was standing room only on Saturday at the Kingsville Public Library as a large group of residents and guests gathered to hear the stories of local long-time resident Joan Harder. Joan was reading from her recently-published book from Prairie Roots to Lake Erie Shores – My Story In My […]
Jane’s Walks will be taking place in Kingsville this weekend. Local residents who have an interest and knowledge about the area will be giving free hour-long neighbourhood tours. There will be three Walks on Sunday hosted by Tamara Stomp, Grant Munroe and Veronica Brown. What is a Jane’s Walk? Jane’s […]
On Saturday, April 22, over 200 walkers gathered at the Essex Centre Sports Complex to support Kaidyn Blair and his family on their half-marathon walk to Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus. The event was organized to raise awareness for the organ transplant program and the need for organ donors. As […]
Mike Evans will be presenting his documentary “A Year in the Forest” on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in the Point Pelee National Park Visitor Centre theater. The presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a screening of the documentary to follow. In April, 2020 Evans photographed wildlife in the woods near […]
Wondering when you should get your next COVID-19 booster? The Ontario Ministry of Health offers some guidelines and recommendations. You can use the #COVID19 Booster Dose Recommendation tool to determine when to schedule your next COVID-19 vaccine or booster dose. Infants and children 6 months-4 years are only eligible for a […]
Earth Day was first held on April 22, 1970. Gaylord Nelson, a United States senator from Wisconsin, organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. He wanted to increase public awareness about air and water pollution and had been inspired by student anti-war demonstrations and teach-ins on U.S. […]
Picket lines have gone up across the country as more than 155,000 Public Service Alliance of Canada members working for Treasury Board and Canada Revenue Agency began strike action on April 19. As a result of the labour action, Canadians should expect that some services of the Government of Canada […]
After centuries of a struggle to reclaim its land and source of livelihood, the Caldwell First Nation is celebrating the opening of a vibrant new Gas Bar and Convenience Store which is the first step in the plan to rebuild a nation from the ground up. The Caldwell First Nation […]
Kingsville is a great place to live. Whether your family roots are generational or you’re a new resident, our town has a lot to offer its citizens. This point came across loud and clear this week when the winners of the Best of Windsor Essex Awards were announced. Kingsville businesses […]
The WFCU Scripps Regional Spelling Bee was held at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts on Sunday, March 26. It featured Jim Crichton of CTV Windsor fame as the Host, and Windsor Star Managing Editor Craig Pearson as the Pronouncer. It was sponsored by WFCU and the St. […]
High-speed internet will be coming to Cottam this year. Construction on infrastructure will be carried out by Cogeco for more than 940 homes and businesses as the company expands its fibre-powered high-speed internet and EPICO IPTV service. Work will start soon and should be completed by the end of 2023. […]
The Town of Kingsville offers burn permits for controlled open air burning for residents. Permits are required for all burning. Who can apply for a burn permit? Only property owners can apply for a burn permit. A tenant, worker, or family member wishing to apply for a burn permit must […]
RBM & Vivace present a Sip & Savour Event at Vivace Estate Winery on Saturday, April 15 from 12-2 p.m. and from 3-5 p.m. Tickets go on sale next week on the Vivace Estate Winery website. Click here for more information.
Accidental poisonings are a leading cause of preventable injury and death in Canada Each year in Canada, over 1,500 people lose their lives and nearly 8,000 are hospitalized due to unintentional poisoning from medications, cleaners, cannabis products, and many other household items. Data from 2020 show that Canada’s poison centres […]
Kelly Young is the author of the popular Travel Writer Cozy Mystery series. She has released the first instalment of the Travel Writer Day Trips Cozy Mystery series, titled Wines and Whines, on February 28, 2023. The new book contains the same mix of humour and mystery found in the […]
On Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Cogeco customers in Essex, Leamington, Kingsville, LaSalle, and Windsor lost their internet. Since 911 services were also affected, Cogeco recommended that customers have an alternate phone in case of emergency. It was later determined that the problem had been caused when a fiber was cut between […]
It’s that time of year, where some parts of the country are buried under a blanket of snow, and taxpayers from coast to coast are preparing to be buried under what feels like a blanket of paperwork. Tax season 2023 has officially begun. Although the paperwork can seem daunting, filing […]
Kingsville Military Museum will play host to local military historian and author Rev. Gene Lotz on Saturday, March 18. His book The Anguish of War is a compilation of stories of over 1300 individuals from Windsor and Essex County who lost their lives in wars from the Boer War to […]
Effective February 28, 2023 Federal employees will no longer be able to download or use TikTok on their government-issued mobile devices. The popular video sharing application has been determined to present an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security, according to the Chief Information Officer of the country. The […]
Early in February, 2023 a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio caused a chemical spill. The Union Water Supply System has been monitoring this situation in order to assess any impact it may have on the UWSS source of drinking water in the western basin of Lake Erie. The […]
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement forecasting freezing rain and strong winds for Monday and Monday night. The alert is in effect for Windsor and Essex County. A messy mix of wintry precipitation is forecast to develop Monday. Precipitation will likely begin as a brief period of snow […]
“Our executive team at The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary, along with our Board of Directors, feel that the future of the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary has never looked brighter,” said Tom Coke, Executive Director of Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation. “We have several exciting ideas planned that we […]
The Essex County Library has announced some exciting events coming soon for people in Ruthven and Cottam. The Ruthven Branch will be reopening on March 6, 2023 at 1695 Elgin Street in Ruthven. Phone: (226) 946-1529 ext. 221 The Cottam Branch will open once again on March 20, 2023 at 122 […]
With just a few months of retirement under her belt, Rosa Basile-Marrello found herself wondering how to maintain balance as the pandemic was kicking into high gear. As she spent more time in the kitchen creating meals for her family, she found that the activity of inventing new dishes kept […]
The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup is pleased to bring The Erie Situation to the Imagine Lakeshore Cinemas in partnership with the Essex Region Conservation Authority, Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks, and Environment and Climate Change Canada. This free film screening will take place on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 7 p.m. […]
A student immunization and record review clinic will be hosted by Windsor-Essex County Health Unit on February 17th, 2023. This clinic is for students in JK-Grade 8 who received a suspension order from the Health Unit. Nurses will be on hand to review and update student immunization records. They will show you […]
Recently the Kingsville council transitioned to electronic voting at its regular meetings. Kingsville is the first local municipality to make this move. Some residents have asked why this change was necessary. According to Mayor Dennis Rogers, many municipalities use a meeting management software called eScribe. The electronic voting capability is […]
On Tuesday, February 7, 2023 a single-vehicle crash in Kingsville has caused the deaths of two people while a third has been taken to hospital. The crash took place at County Road 34 between Marsh Side Road and Cameron Side Road. Essex County OPP was on the scene. The vehicle […]
Lakeside Park has been nominated in two categories for the 8th Annual Best of Windsor Essex Awards. Voting is ongoing until 11:59 p.m. on February 26. You can vote for Lakeside Park as Best Park or Garden (#34) and also as Best County Photo Op (#46). Voting also gives you an […]
In 2018 when he imported his first German Shepherd from Europe, Ryan Isley soon noticed that learning to communicate with his dog brought him great joy. While training his companion started as a hobby, it soon turned in a full-time job and Ontario K9 was born. Located in Ruthven, Ontario […]
February marks Black History Month across Canada and there’s no better place to take a deep dive into Windsor-Essex’s African-Canadian history than the Amherstburg Freedom Museum. According to Museum Curator Mary-Katherine Whelan, if you’ve never been, you’re missing out. “Founded in 1975 by local residents of Amherstburg, it tells the story […]
The Ontario Senior Achievement Awards recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to their communities through voluntary or professional activities after the age of 65. Up to 20 individuals are recognized annually. Seniors who qualify for this award have contributed to many different fields such as the arts, literature, community […]
Unifor and Communications Workers of America Union (CWA) locals and members in Windsor are protesting Postmedia’s decision to eliminate editorial and inserter positions, and outsource printing of the Windsor Star, cutting the jobs of over 75 people. “These latest cuts to the media landscape in Canada are serious and very concerning. A […]
Alumni and Friends Share Boblo Memories For many who grew up in Windsor and Essex County, a trip to Boblo Island was a rite of passage. “Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale” is sure to bring back fond, and funny, memories of this amusement park visited by Canadians and Americans […]
Investments will connect people in Windsor-Essex with more cancer and cardiac treatment close to home As the Ontario government accelerates the timeline to build the new Windsor Regional Hospital, it is investing approximately $30 million in the current hospital to connect people with improved treatments for patients with cancer and […]
Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease in children and adolescents in Canada. Approximately 10,000 children are living with cancer in this country and 1,500 more are diagnosed every year. This week, the Government of Canada announced $23 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research […]
The Government of Canada has announced that the selection process is underway for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA). It is seeking applications from qualified, diverse, and talented individuals to fill the position through an open, transparent, and merit-based selection process. Interested candidates are […]
Government reaches target of 431,645 new permanent residents The Federal Government has been addressing the acute labour shortages the country is facing today with immigration to Canada as a key part of the solution. Newcomers enrich our communities, and contribute to our economy by working, creating jobs and supporting local […]
Do you have a Christmas tree that you can’t take to one of Kingsville’s drop-off locations? You can call the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office at 519-733-2305 to schedule a pickup. You must make an appointment if you’d like your Christmas tree to be picked up on one of these […]
It’s a new year and the holidays are behind us. Time to get back to normal life! There’s a lot going on in the Town of Kingsville. Did you know Kingsville has a community calendar online? You can use it to stay informed and up to date about the events taking […]
The Ambassador Bridge is a trade corridor of national significance. It is the single busiest border crossing between Canada and the United States, handling approximately $400 million in trade every day. Last year, it accounted for over a quarter of Canada’s exports and a third of imports by land. The […]
Environment Canada has issued a blizzard warning for Windsor and Essex County. Blizzard conditions are expected to continue into Saturday December 24. The area may experience wind gusts of 90 to 100 km/hr with the possibility of utility outages. Snowfall amounts will reach between 5 and 15 cm by Saturday […]
If you had a natural Christmas tree this year you may be wondering where you can dispose of it after the holiday festivities are over. The Town of Kingsville has some drop-off spots where you can take your natural tree for recycling. These locations will remain open until the end […]
On December 19, 2022 the Federal Government announced that more than $3.6 million in funding is being directed to Workforce WindsorEssex through the Migrant Worker Support Program. This is one of several projects being funded through this program to help temporary foreign workers learn about and exercise their rights while […]
Paul Jacobs, Henry “Elmer” Maracle, Larry Kwong, Fred Sasakamoose and Willie O’Ree each broke racial barriers to reach hockey’s highest level In Canada, national historic designations illustrate defining moments in our country’s history and the diverse and complex stories that are shared. In acknowledging both the triumphs and the struggles […]
December 21st: Blue Christmas: A Service of Reflection at 7 p.m. This is an open service at First Baptist Kingsville for anyone regardless of affiliation. We know it can be tough this time of year. For more information, phone (519) 733-4144 or email churchoffice@firstbaptistkingsville.com Facebook: First Baptist Kingsville
Thinking about sending cards and packages out to people you love this holiday season? You may be wondering when everything needs to be sent in order to arrive on time. Canada Post can help with that. Deadlines for packages and for cards can be found on Canada Post’s website. And that […]
Thirty years ago 14 young women were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989. Parliament designated December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It is a day when we remember them and mourn their loss. It is a time to reaffirm our commitment […]
It’s a new era for the Town of Kingsville, and for its Mayor Dennis Rogers. Rogers is the first new mayor here in 19 years. But though he may be holding public office for the first time, he’s no stranger to the town of Kingsville. And he’s no stranger to […]
Last Wednesday the Senior Boys Volleyball team headed up the 401 & 400 to Huntsville to participate in this year’s OFSAA AA Championships. The Cavs had a great start on Thursday in their first two matches defeating last year’s second seeded team E.L. Crosley and then Keswick both in two […]
The Senior Girls Basketball team travelled to Stratford this past week to participate in the OFSAA tournament as the SWOSSA regional champions. The Lady Cavs advanced through the opening rounds, which included one of their best games of the season in a win over a challenging St Michael’s team to […]