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2025 Trustee Vacancy Application Now Available Online

The Greater Essex County District School Board is seeking qualified candidates to serve as Public School Trustees for two vacancies: one representing Amherstburg/LaSalle and the other representing Leamington/Pelee Island. Information on how to apply, including a complete application package and frequently asked questions can be found on our website. Signed […]

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ERCA Questions Provincial Plan To Consolidate Conservation Authorities

  At its Board meeting on November 13, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) discussed the Province’s proposal to consolidate Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities into seven regional entities under Bill 68, Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2025. The plan, announced by Environment Minister Todd McCarthy on October 31, includes […]

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Salvation Army Launches 135th Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign

The Salvation Army launches the 135th Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign–its largest public fundraiser of the year that supports over three million visits for assistance in 400 communities across Canada and Bermuda As The Salvation Army launches its 2025 Christmas Kettle Campaign, a new national report highlights that managing limited financial resources remains […]

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Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet on November 13

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, November 13 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: Long Marsh Drain Bridge Repair Tender 2026 Fee Schedule 2026 Board Meeting Schedule Proposed New Ontario Provincial Conservation […]

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ERCA Seeking Nominees for Conservation Awards

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Conservation Awards, which honour individuals, organizations, and municipalities making a meaningful environmental impact across the Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island region. “We continue to witness remarkable community commitment to environmental stewardship,” says Danielle Breault Stuebing, Director of Communications & Outreach Services. […]

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Apply for Leamington Mersea Goodfellows Holiday Food Basket Starting Nov. 4

The mission of the Leamington Mersea Goodfellows is to provide a reliable food source for the community during the holiday season.  The Goodfellows partner with teachers and students, community members, businesses and volunteers. Leamington and Mersea residents must apply in person for Leamington Mersea Goodfellows Holiday Food Baskets at the […]

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Kingsville Community Grant Fund Now Accepting Applications

Kingsville is accepting applications for its Community Grant Fund, which provides financial assistance to organizations that benefit the general public. The deadline to apply is November 30. Applicants must be a registered charitable organization, registered not-for-profit organization, or volunteer group to qualify. Funding categories include: Social and community services Seniors or […]

Schools

WONDERfield Students Bring Shakespeare To Life In Stratford

Students from WONDERfield Community School in Grades 4–8 recently brought their classroom studies to life during a field trip to Stratford, Ontario, to experience Shakespeare’s As You Like It at the world-renowned Stratford Festival. Before attending the performance, students had already read and discussed the play in class, deepening their […]

Community Schools

Learning That Lasts A Lifetime: Inside WONDERfield Community School

Nestled in the heart of Kingsville, WONDERfield Community School is a private, non-profit K-8 school creating something extraordinary; a place where children grow in mind, body, heart and soul – together. With a commitment to small class sizes; a holistic learning environment and enriched academics founded on the philosophies of […]

Organizations

New Survey Seeks Input To Strengthen Poverty Reduction Efforts

Pathway to Potential (P2P), Windsor-Essex’s poverty reduction strategy, has launched a new community survey aimed at gathering feedback from residents who have taken part in P2P programs or initiatives across the region. The survey is designed to better understand the lived experiences of individuals and families, and to inform future programs […]

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Celebrate Fall Traditions at the Homestead’s Harvest and Horses Festival

A favourite fall tradition returns! The Harvest and Horses Festival is back at the John R. Park Homestead on Sunday, October 5, 2025, welcoming families to experience the beauty and bounty of autumn — 1850s style. “This festival celebrates many of our local fall traditions,” says Kris Ives, Homestead Curator […]

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Migrant Worker Festival of Guest Nations — Sept. 14 in Leamington

FESTIVAL OF GUEST NATIONS Celebrating Migrant Worker Communities and Connecting them with Services and Supports in the Community The highly anticipated Festival of Guest Nations will be taking place on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Seacliff Park in Leamington. This annual celebration honours the diversity, dedication, and contributions of migrant workers […]

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ERCA To Meet Thursday, September 11, 2025

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, September 11 at 6:00 pm.  Agenda items include: Proposed CASO Greenway Trail – Community Consultation  Updated to Proposed Disc Golf Course at Holiday Beach Voluntary alignment […]

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P2P Neighbourhoods Program Expands To Amherstburg, Leamington

The Windsor-Essex region’s poverty reduction strategy, Pathway to Potential (P2P), is expanding the Neighbourhoods Program to two communities in Essex County. Leamington and Amherstburg are the latest additions to the program created to build stronger, more resilient neighbourhoods in areas experiencing economic hardship and quality-of-life impacts. The Neighbourhoods Program supports P2P’s strategic plan […]

Events Organizations

Tickets Available For Heritage Society 50th Anniversary Bus Trip

The Kingsville Heritage Society and Archives (KGHS) is marking its 50th anniversary with a day-long coach bus excursion filled with history, culture, and entertainment. On Friday, September 26, participants will depart from the Epworth United Church parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and travel to Oil Springs, Ontario, for a guided […]

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Bravery Inspires Community To Raise $500,000 For Local Cancer Care

What does it feel like to face your biggest fear? That’s the powerful question the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation posed to our community; and the response was nothing short of extraordinary. The Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s 2nd annual Show Us Your Brave campaign challenged individuals to confront their fears not just […]

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Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village Receives Grant

OTF Grant Supports Local Heritage Preservation The Ontario government is investing $200,000 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital grant stream to support critical restoration work at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village. This funding will allow the organization to repair the roofs of 13 historic buildings and the […]

Schools

UWindsor Achieves Its Highest Ranking In Recent World University Report

The University of Windsor’s commitment to research excellence and sustainability was amongst its highest metrics in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, a global ranking of higher education institutions, compiled and published annually by Quacquarelli Symonds. UWindsor proudly achieved its highest ranking yet at 546 overall, a significant milestone as one of […]

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Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet on June 19

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, June 19 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: Draft 2024 Audited Financial Statements and Financial Condition Report John R. Park Homestead Digital Strategy Designation of Summer […]

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Egg To Butterfly Seminar Coming To Kingsville July 5

We’re excited to announce an upcoming seminar featuring two passionate and knowledgeable speakers: Leo Silvestri—affectionately known as The Milkweed Man—and Jan Dugdale, President of the LaSalle Horticultural Society. Join us for an engaging afternoon as Leo and Jan take you through the incredible life cycle of the monarch butterfly—from spotting […]

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Conservation Foundation Honours Award Recipients, Celebrates Successes

The Essex Region Conservation Foundation has recognized two local organizations for their philanthropy at its Donor Appreciation and Awards, held on June 11. “Conservation Foundation Awards have been presented since 2012, honouring those who have generously supported the conservation projects and programs that make the Windsor and Essex region healthy […]

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Public Open Houses Planned Proposed for CASO Greenway Project

June is recognized as Trails Month, and the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will kick off community consultation for the proposed CASO Greenway Trail project. In December 2022, following years of negotiations, the former Canada Southern Railway (CASO) section that stretches 47 kilometres from Tilbury through Essex County was successfully protected […]

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Join the Jack Miner Family for the Summer!

The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation is hiring secondary and post-secondary students for Spring-Summer 2025! This summer, adventure the Sanctuary’s forests, wetlands, grasslands, and historical assets while gaining job skills and experience. Kingsville, Ontario | $18.50-$20/hr. | 35-40 hrs./week | 8-14 week placements starting as early as June 2025 Please […]

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Slovak Cultural Centre Builds A Better Tomorrow With Trillium Grant

On Friday, local MPP Andrew Dowie met with the representatives of the Slovak Heritage Foundation of Windsor-Essex County (SHFWEC) to hear more about a $24,600 Capital grant they received from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The grant was used to complete necessary facility upgrades. The enhancements not only […]

Churches

Annual Blessing of the Bikes on May 4

OPENING OF THE MOTORCYCLE SEASON 2025 IN WINDSOR REGION AND ESSEX COUNTY First Lutheran Church Kingsville and Hogs for Hospice™ invite motorcycle riders and the Kingsville community for the annual Blessing of the Bikes. This public gathering opens the 2025 riding season in the Windsor region and Essex County with a […]

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John McGivney Children’s Centre Earns Top National Honour

Awarded for a second consecutive term, reaffirming JMCC’s commitment to quality, safety, and excellence in service The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) is proud to announce it has once again been awarded Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada—the highest level of accreditation possible. This marks the second consecutive time JMCC has […]

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ERCA to Manage 106 Acres of Environmentally Significant Lands

More than 100 acres of environmentally significant lands located within the City of Windsor have been transferred to the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) by the Ministry of Transportation to provide for their long-term protection and stewardship. The 106 acres of high-quality, purpose-built environmental habitat were created as part of […]

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Migrant Worker Health & Info Fair: April 13 in Leamington

Connecting Migrant Workers with services and supports in the community The Migrant Worker Community Program is thrilled to announce the 2025 Health and Information Fair! This event is made possible through the collaboration of over 20 organizations and businesses from Windsor-Essex, Sarnia-Lambton, and Chatham-Kent. Date: Sunday, April 13th, 2025 Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm […]

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Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet April 10

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, April 10 at 6:00 p.m. Agenda items include: Disc Golf at Holiday Beach Abandoned CASO Railway Trail Development Updates Watershed Management Activities Report A full copy […]