Calling all artists! The Essex Region Conservation Authority will celebrate 50 years of conservation with an open house on July 16 at the John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area. As part of this celebration, an art exhibit highlighting local conservation areas and initiatives will be hosted. Artists are encouraged to […]
Spring is here, whether the weather seems to agree or not. Just give it some time. Nicer weather is no guarantee that life will be easier though. Not for those who are facing financial challenges, who can’t put food on their tables. The Food Bank is always ready to help […]
McHappy Day is on its way! The John Children’s Centre is the beneficiary of this year’s McHappy Day proceeds from the McDonald’s franchises in Windsor/Essex and Tilbury. This years’ proceeds will support the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) and the Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario. The John McGivney Children’s […]
In honour of the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s 50th Anniversary, the Essex Region Conservation Foundation is launching a new event to raise awareness and funds for conservation projects. W.E.Hike 2023 will offer a variety of guided hikes at conservation areas and trails across the Windsor-Essex region. For a tax-deductible donation of […]
On Saturday, April 22, the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners held their annual Spring Banquet at the Portuguese Club of Leamington. Over 350 guests attended the event that featured a live auction and a silent auction. Music was provided by a quartet of musicians – Joel Westlake, Rick Taves, Lionel Knights and […]
One of its kind, this event was shown to be a perfect opportunity for migrant workers to mingle and familiarize themselves with the services available in the region and gain a greater understanding of the local organizations in the community. We had over 400 participants who attended this event, including […]
JMCC receives Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant that will have a lasting, positive impact on the lives of youth with disabilities On Friday, April 28, 2023 the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) welcomed Andrew Dowie, MPP Windsor-Tecumseh and Todd McCarthy, MPP Durham and Parliamentary Assistant to the President of the Treasury […]
Connecting Migrant Workers with services and supports in the community The Migrant Worker Community Program is excited to announce the 2023 Health and Information Fair. This health fair has been made possible with the partnership coordination of 20+ organisations in Windsor-Essex, Sarnia-Lambton and Chattam-Kent. The purpose of the health fair […]
Grand Opening of Windsor-Essex Community Foundation Community Entrance to the Cypher Systems Group Greenway The Essex Region Conservation Foundation and WindsorEssex Community Foundation will celebrate the grand opening of the WindsorEssex Community Foundation Community Entrance to the Cypher Systems Group Greenway. The new entrance celebrates the WindsorEssex Community Foundation’s (WECF) […]
On Monday, April 17, members and guests of the Kingsville Horticultural Society were treated to a talk on Biochar and the Natural Home Garden given by Kevin Roath. Kevin is a certified Master Gardener who has recently published a book called The Natural Home Garden. Kevin, and his wife Christine […]