Spring is coming! The days are slowly getting longer, and we’ll experience a major shift this weekend from the time change once again. Winter isn’t over but it’s feeling like it will be over soon and that can bring a sense of relief after the cold months. A lighter mood […]
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Migration Festival Recognized as Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario
The Town of Kingsville is excited to share that its Migration Festival was recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Award Winner by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). This is a fantastic achievement for the festival, which has won for the second year in a row. “It is a testament to […]
Essex Region Conservation To Host Eclipse Events
With the Essex Region’s south shore in the path of totality for the April 8, 2024 Great North American Eclipse, the Essex Region Conservation Authority is hosting two special events along the shores of Lake Erie. The Total Eclipse of the Park at the John R. Park Homestead is a […]
First Taste Of Spring Maple Syrup Festival Is Back on March 9
The First Taste of Spring Maple Syrup Festival is back, and it’s sweeter than ever. Join this iconic celebration of Canadian culture at the John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area on March 9 & 10 and 16 & 17. “Each weekend is distinctly themed, this year’s Maple Fest again offers […]
February Horticultural News: Medicinal Properties Of Plants
Bob Verkoeyen shared his knowledge of the medicinal properties of plants to a large group of guests and members of the Horticultural Society at the meeting on Feb. 15th. Bob’s grandmother lit a passion in Bob for gardening, nature and forests. He became a self-taught learner as he experimented and […]
Stephanie And Barry Zekelman Foundation Donates $200K To JMCC
The Stephanie and Barry Zekelman Foundation has donated $200,000 to the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC). “We are so thrilled about this incredibly generous donation,” said Jennifer Jovanovski, JMCC CEO. “It will go towards supporting our highly-specialized rehabilitation and childhood development programs and services.” The Stephanie and Barry Zekelman Foundation […]
Knights Of Columbus Kingsville Donates $50,000 Toward MRI
The Knights of Columbus Council #8233 (Kingsville) made a generous $50,000 donation toward helping Erie Shores Health Foundation bring MRI home. The donation was inspired by the groundbreaking of Erie Shores HealthCare’s MRI Suite last week, and was made in memory of a dear friend of the Council, Rob Repko. […]
Kindergarten Registration Begins Today
It will be All on 1 & 1 for All on Tuesday, September 3rd. The Greater Essex County District School Board will be welcoming all students K-12 on the first day of school this year. Previously, Kindergarten students began the school year on the Monday following Labour Day. This schedule […]
Free Screening Of ‘Forever Chemicals’ and ‘Paving over Paradise’ on Feb. 20
The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup is pleased to bring two Water Brothers documentaries 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 Tuesday February 20, 2024 […]
GECDSB 2024-25 Budget Consultation: Public Input Requested
The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) is preparing its budget for the 2024-25 school year and public consultation is an essential part of the planning process. The GECDSB invites parents/guardians, students, staff and community members to provide input into the budget development process. The Board’s multi-year Strategic Plan […]