Windsor-based artist Emily Bezaire has had a busy and rewarding year so far, with recent exhibitions placing her work in the spotlight both locally and internationally. Earlier this spring, Bezaire was thrilled to have three of her portrait drawings selected for the Shō Your Self Juried Exhibition of Portraiture, held […]
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Why The Kingsville Times Is Leaving Twitter and Joining Bluesky
For years, Twitter, now called X, has been a key platform for news organizations, offering a place for real-time updates, breaking news, and direct engagement with readers. However, X has undergone significant changes in recent years contributing to increased misinformation and resulting in an environment where news organizations struggle to […]
In Memoriam: Audrey and Bruce White
Gone from home but never from our hearts, Thinking of you and missing you every day. With love, Your niece Debbie and family
Spotlight On Business: Blush & Bloom Rejuvenation
Rejuvenation for your body & mind! This year, Kingsville welcomed a fresh face to the wellness and beauty industry with the opening of Blush & Bloom Rejuvenation Inc. Founded by Sara Bergeron, a passionate entrepreneur dedicated to enhancing health and self-care, the business offers a range of rejuvenation treatments tailored […]
‘In Flanders Fields’: In Honour of Our Veterans
Lest we forget “In Flanders Fields” was written in 1915 by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae at the battlefront during the Second Battle of Ypres, in Belgium where he served as a surgeon. The poem was first published in Punch magazine that December. Over time “In Flanders Fields” would become a […]
Local Group Concerned With STR Bylaw Coming To Council Tonight
In recent months, a dedicated group of 24 citizens representing over 600 residents has come together to address growing concerns surrounding Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in Kingsville. The group has engaged in discussions about the need for an effective bylaw to tackle a range of issues impacting local neighborhoods, including noise […]
Local Non-Profit ‘Count Her In’ Raises $31,000 At Inaugural Event
As the popularity of women’s sports continues to rise globally, local non-profit Count Her In is taking action to ensure young girls in Essex County have equal opportunities to participate in athletics. The organization hosted its first annual Count Her In celebration at Pelee Island Winery on June 13th, 2023, […]
Highland Games Celebrate Our Scottish and Celtic Heritage
The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) has an ongoing mission to preserve the past of Canada’s South, for the benefit of current and future generations. Certainly a time of celebrating our Scottish and Celtic Heritage in the Kingsville-Essex Highland Games fits the bill. The Town of Kingsville hosted […]
In Memoriam – Jim Miller (November 12, 1941 – June 13, 1999)
Jim Miller They say there is a reason They say time will heal Neither time or reason Will change the way I feel Gone are the days we used to share But in my heart you are always there The gates of memories will never close We miss you more than […]
Repko Dog Park Unleashes Fun For Furry Friends
On Friday afternoon, dog lovers and their furry companions gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the newest park in town. Located just across from the Kingsville Arena on the 2nd Concession, Repko Dog Park is now officially open and ready to welcome guests of all shapes and sizes for […]
Artist Emily Bezaire Releases Completion of Her ‘Half-life’ Series
Emily Bezaire is pleased to announce the completion of Half-life, her series of eight 18″ x 13.5″ self-portraits in graphite pencil and India ink. The entire body of her work can be viewed on her website: https://www.emilybezaire.com The aims of artist Emily Bezaire’s Half-life series were to showcase the realities […]
KDHS Prepares To Celebrate The End Of An Era On May 31
It’s an “End of an Era” event you won’t want to miss: The KDHS Official event the “Send Off Social” with hundreds of KDHS alumni are expected to attend! There will be food vendors, alumni games, bingo in the cafeteria, decade rooms, photo booth, entertainment and more. We invite you […]
Calling All Graduates!
It’s that time of year again! Are you or is someone near and dear to you getting ready to graduate this year? The Kingsville Times will post your personal announcements and photos at no cost to you. All submissions will be placed on our website as well as our Twitter […]
School Name Battle Ratchets Up As MPP And Trustee Trade Barbs
Since the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) meeting on February 20 when Kingsville was informed that the new K-12 school would be named a name that shall not be mentioned, the matter has been widely debated on several fronts. Last Friday, there was the student walk out at […]
Community Unites: Hundreds Rally Against School Naming Process
Undeterred by the cancellation of school buses due to dense fog, a spirited crowd of several hundred students, alongside supportive members of our community, gathered in front of Kingsville District High School on Main Street East today to march against perceived injustices stemming from Tuesday’s School Board meeting. The meeting, […]
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Kingsville’s Les McDonald Publishes First Book ‘Ella Learns a Lesson’
Kingsville’s newly-published author is a well-known fixture in our town. Armed with a camera and a drone, Les McDonald can often be seen around town chronicling life in our community. He captures and shares videos that serve as a visual reminder of events, both good and bad, that have become […]
Spotlight On Business: Gluten Free Pantry
If you’ve taken a stroll down Division Street South in Kingsville in the last month, you would have come across an exciting new storefront, Gluten Free Pantry. The company, which started in June 2021 with a dedicated gluten free kitchen, previously offered its products through Facebook and Instagram. In the […]
Peggy Bareham (January 17,1938 – April 26, 2023)
Peggy Bareham (nee David) of Port Moody B.C. Jan.17,1938-April 26, 2023. Predeceased by husband Doug 2012. Dearest sister of Judy Miller (the late Jim 1999), the late Richard David 2023 (Margaret) , the late Prudy Fenton ( April 12, 2023). Lovingly remembered by her daughters Mona Bareham (Gene), & Laura […]
Spotlight On Business: Purple Vixen Beauty Mobile Spa
As a PSW with a love for art and an appreciation for the beauty industry, starting her own mobile esthetics business felt like the natural next step for Heaven Cooper. Earlier this month, Heaven took the plunge and Purple Vixen Beauty Mobile Spa went from a business plan to reality. […]
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter to you and yours! ~ From all of us here at the Kingsville Times Image by Mila Novikova from Pixabay
Happy 50th Anniversary, Franco and Lorenzina Ricci
Happy 50th Anniversary Franco and Lorenzina Ricci Frank and Lore: Wishing you both a Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 7th! Cheers to another 50 years of love and happiness! Love your kids (Diane, Sonia, and Lisa) and grandchildren (Aiden, Raegan, Adleigh, Cassandra, Avery, Domenic and Gianni) along with Jeff, Steve and […]
Pamela Jean “Pam” Bailey (June 28, 1961 – March 5, 2023)
Pamela Jean “Pam” Bailey (nee Peterson) at Bridgepoint Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, on Sunday, March 5, 2023, age 61 years. Survived by loving husband David Bailey and adoring daughter Julie West (Bart). Dear daughter of John Peterson and the late Marilyn Peterson, and beloved sister of Dennis Peterson (Maria) and cherished […]
Happy 50th Anniversary Greg & Karen Mee
Greg & Karen Mee Wishing you both a Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 24th! Wishing you both continued happiness and love. Love your kids (Bryan, Jennifer and Diana) and grandchildren (Jackie and Andrew) along with Scout and Jack
Savannah Cipkar Shares Goodwill Message Through Miss Teen Canada Pageant
Local teen Savannah Cipkar will be participating in the Miss Teen Canada pageant which is taking place between August 15 and 20 this year. Launched in 1969, Miss Teen Canada was the first competition of its kind anywhere in the country. At that time, Miss Teen Canada began with a swimsuit […]
Government Announces Affordability Plan for Canadians
Inflation is a global phenomenon driven in large part by the lasting impacts of a once-in-a-generation pandemic, and amplified by China’s ongoing COVID-zero policies and Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. On June 16, 2022, the Federal Government announced measures totalling $8.9 billion aimed at making life easier for Canadians from […]
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day — Do You Know the Signs?
June 15 is the United Nations World Elder Abuse Awareness Day In 2019, there were 14,156 senior victims of police-reported violence in Canada. One-third (32%) of senior victims were victimized by a family member, representing 4,518 victims. Family violence against seniors that came to the attention of police was most […]
Mastronardi Adds Utah to Locally Grown Network
Mastronardi Produce is proud to announce the addition of Longvine Growing Co. to its ever-growing US network. Flavorful SUNSET® products will now be grown in a 28-acre greenhouse in Mona, Utah owned by Equilibrium Capital. The high-tech lit facility will be operated by The Utah Greenhouse Company. Utah becomes the eighth local producing […]
Government Confirms Suspension of Vaccination Mandate in Many Settings
Today, the Federal Government announced that it will suspend vaccination requirements for domestic and outbound travel, federally regulated transportation sectors and federal government employees. As of June 20, 2022, at 00:01 EDT, evidence of vaccination will no longer be a requirement to board a plane or train in Canada. However […]
Kingsville Reporter Editor Santos Remembers Leah Swaddling
Mayor Nelson Santos, editor of the Kingsville Reporter from 1991-2020, shares his thoughts on friend and former colleague, columnist Leah Swaddling. The Kingsville Reporter was the community newspaper for 144 years until it was closed in 2020, its last edition published on May 4 of that year. It’s definitely a […]
Tom Havlik (November 27, 1964 – January 10, 2022)
Tom Havlik, of Petrolia, died on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Bluewater Health, Sarnia at the age of 57. Tom is the son of Helen and the late Frank Havlik. He is also survived by a sister Pat Havlik. He will also be missed by Katlyn and Damien Hannaford. Cremation […]
Happy 30th Anniversary Tracy Mitchell
Happy Anniversary Tracy! You are so great to work with. We wish you all the best! Love from The Girls at the Shop Tracy bought His & Hers Hairstyles at age 21 and has been very successful for the last 30 years. She is spending the month of October celebrating! […]
Happy 64th Anniversary, Margaret and Stan Balakowski
A Very Happy Wedding Anniversary on September 26th, Margaret and Stan All the Best Guys!!! ~ Ted Rocheleau and Knights of Columbus Council #8233 Kingsville
New Regulations for Arena Access to Take Effect September 22, 2021
A new regulation which will affect how citizens access their local arenas has been released by the Province of Ontario and comes into effect on September 22, 2021. Ontario Regulation 645/21, which is published under the Reopening Ontario Act, 2020, indicates that youth under 18 will be permitted to enter […]
James Robert McIntyre (Oct. 1, 1947 – June 7 2021)
James Robert McIntyre Jim passed away in the serene setting of Erie Shores Hospice on June 7th. Mac was predeceased by his parent’s, Archie McIntyre and Belva(Charlton) McIntyre, as well as his sister Barbara Edwards (2001). He is survived by his niece, Sheryl Ciglen , nephew Shawn Edwards and their […]
Congratulations Dylan Prentice, Signal Hill Elementary School Grad
Dylan Prentice Congratulations Dylan for graduating from Signal Hill Elementary in Pemberton, BC Love Mom, Dad and Renton
Happy Birthday, Alan Smith
Happy Birthday Alan. Did you ever imagine you’d be 69 years old? We hope you have a wonderful day! With love from Jody, the kids and the grandkids
Congratulations Madelynn Claire Kendrick, Jack Miner Public School Grad
Madelynn Claire Kendrick Madelynn, we hope you chase your dreams. Never stop trying or learning. Live life to the fullest and give it nothing but your best! Love Mom, Dad, Lila and Boldin Madelynn has graduated from Jack Miner Public School and is entering Kingsville District High School in the […]
Congratulations Zander Noland, Jack Miner Public School Grad
Zander Noland Zander, we are so proud of you and your accomplishments. May you make amazing memories at Kingsville District High School in September. We love you! Mom and Dad
Congratulations Kendra Hyde, St. John de Brebeuf Grad
Kendra Hyde Congratulations on your achievements! May your light always continue to shine bright! Love, Mom, Mike & Connor Kendra is graduating from St. John de Brebeuf and will be attending the IB program at Cardinal Carter Secondary School in the fall.
Congratulations Chase Okeefe, St. John de Brebeuf Grad
Chase Okeefe Congratulations Chase on your graduation. We are so proud of you. Here’s to a new journey! Keep focused and continue achieving your goals. Love Mom, Hailee and Maysen Xoxox
Congratulations Ethan Felhaber, Kingsville Public School Grad
Ethan Felhaber So proud of how far you have come! Keep up the good work. Go get that jetski! Love Mom, Dad, Jayden and Aspen
Congratulations Dylan Coyle, Kingsville Public School Grad
Dylan Coyle Congratulations Dylan Coyle on graduating Grade 8. Good luck at Kingsville High School in the fall. Love always, Mom and Dad
Congratulations Michael-Douglas, Kingsville Public School Grad
Michael-Douglas Congratulations Michael-Douglas on your graduation. We are so proud of you and now on to new adventures. Love Mom and Dad
Congratulations Delanie Kreitzer, KPS/GEVS Grad
Delanie Kreitzer We are so very proud of you. Keep up the great work!! Here comes grade 9 at LDSS. We love you so much! Delanie Kreitzer is a Grade 8 graduate from Kingsville Public School/Greater Essex Virtual School. She will be attending the IB program at Leamington District Secondary […]
Congratulations Jaden McLellan, Kingsville Public School Grad
Jaden McLellan Congratulation Jaden on your graduation! You are destined to do great things. Here’s to a new adventure! Love Mom, Dad and Jaxon
Congratulations Carleigh Ross, University of Western Ontario Grad
Carleigh Ross You is Smart. You is Kind. You is Important! Your family is extremely proud of you! Congratulations to Carleigh Ross who graduated with honours in Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Western Ontario. She has accepted an RN position with Erie Shores HealthCare, and is […]
Congratulations Gage Gyurkovics, Kingsville Public School Grad
Gage Gyurkovics Best of luck on your new adventures! Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! We are so proud of you! Love Mom, Dad and Ashton Congratulations Gage Gyurkovics on your graduation from Kingsville Public School! Gage will be attending Kingsville District High School in the […]
Congratulations Sophia Timmerman, Cardinal Carter Middle School Grad
Sophia Timmerman Congratulations Sophia, we’re all so proud of you!! Enjoy all that high school has to offer. Sophia is graduating from Cardinal Carter Middle School. She will be attending Cardinal Carter Secondary School in the fall.
Congratulations Brooklyn Ciliska, Jack Miner Public School Grad
Brooklyn Ciliska Congratulations Brooklyn we love you. Wishing you all the best at LDSS next year!!! Go Lions!
Congratulations Morgan DeYong, St. John de Brebeuf Grad
Morgan DeYong Every ending is a new beginning. You make us so proud every day. Congrats on your achievements and keep dreaming big! Morgan DeYong is graduating from St. John de Brebeuf and heading to Kingsville District High School.
Congratulations, Graduates Lauren and Julia Martyn
Lauren and Julia Martyn Congratulations to you both on your graduations from Grade 8 & Grade 12! So proud of you and wishing you all the best to come! Love Mom & Jordan xo Lauren Martyn: Grade 12, Kingsville District High School Julia Martyn: Grade 8, St. Joseph Catholic Elementary […]
Congratulations Myles Michalski, St. John de Brebeuf Grad
Myles Michalski We are so proud of you Myles! You’re off to great places, Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting. So … Get on your way !!! Love, Krusher Clan
Congratulations Kamora Leigh Buzek, Grade 8 St. John de Brebeuf Graduate
Take pride in how far you’ve come and have faith in how far you can go! Today is your day! Congratulations! Love your family xo
Graduating? Not Graduating? Tell Us Your Story
COVID-19 has continued to turn everything upside down for students this year. Graduation will be a very different scenario than you may have been dreaming of. Maybe you won’t even get to graduate this year. We want to know about your experience. Or you might be the parent of a […]
Happy 65th Anniversary Stan & Gloria McLeod
Stan & Gloria McLeod May 19 May your 65th anniversary be as bright as the gold in your wedding rings, and as full as the love in your hearts. Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad Love, Dyk & Joyce
Volunteer Reporters Wanted for Kingsville Times
We’re on the lookout for budding reporters. Want to write for The Kingsville Times? Contact us at info@kingsvilletimes.ca Image by Pexels from Pixabay
Helen Grace (Wiancko) Pearce (April 23, 1937 – December 2, 2020)
In loving memory of Helen Grace (Wiancko) Pearce born on April 23, 1937 who passed away following a short illness on December 2, 2020. Helen was the sixth child of eleven siblings born and raised on a farm in Ponoka Alberta; her grandfather was a founding pioneer that settled this […]
Happy Birthday, Trevor!
Happy 19th Birthday, Trevor! Love, Grandma, Mom and Dylan
Happy Birthday, Julia!
Happy 13th Birthday, Julia! Love Mom, Jordan & Lauren
Happy Birthday, Landon!
Happy Birthday, Landon! Landon turns ‘8’ June 10. He loves baseball, swimming and karate and can’t wait to see friends and get back to the sports he loves. Love, Mom and Dad
Congratulations Graduate Alysha Geauvreau!
So very proud to announce the graduation of Alysha Geauvreau, BScN, RN from Laurentian University. Alysha graduates with Honours and on the Dean’s List. Alysha has begun her Nursing Career in ICU at Kingston General Hospital in Kingston, Ontario. Congratulations Alysha on all your hard work and success! Love Mom, […]
Congratulations KDHS Graduate Nathan Oliver!
Congratulations Nathan Oliver in graduating from Grade 12. Nathan attended KDHS for four years where he was an honour student. He loves playing soccer and has made many great friends and had many great teachers at KDHS. Nathan hasn’t decided what his next steps are but with his positive attitude […]
Congratulations KDHS Graduate Steven Debergh!
Congratulations KDHS Graduate Steven Debergh! Steven Debergh, the third child of Dave and Cathy Debergh, will graduate this year from Kingsville District High School. He enjoyed his four years in high school, and has decided to continue his learning by attending Wilfred Laurier University in the fall, enrolled in the […]
Congratulations KDHS Graduate Juliana Megler!
We’re proud to announce the graduation of Juliana Megler from KDHS! She will be attending St. Clair College’s Medical Laboratory Technology program in the fall. Good luck, Juliana! Love, your family