As the Town prepares to host another blood donation clinic, you may wonder about the beneficiaries of this life-saving act. This month, Canadian Blood Services shares three success stories of young citizens who benefit from generous donors who participate in clinics such as the one planned for May 11 in Kingsville. […]
PROUD OF YOUR GARDEN? SHOW US! Nominations are now being accepted for the Kingsville Horticultural Society’s Front Garden Recognition Program. We are on the lookout for front gardens that help beautify Kingsville, Ruthven and Cottam. Nominations must be in by May 31 2022. To nominate: You must have the permission […]
Welcome May! We’ve been waiting for you. Winter is finally behind us and life seems lighter. But is it? Not for people who are struggling to feed themselves and their families. The Kingsville Community Food Bank volunteers stand ready to serve community members in need of groceries. And every month […]
Migration Hall to Host Online Community Auction Starting May 1 In the late 1980s, a group of dedicated high school teachers and community leaders joined together to map out a plan for a multipurpose community use facility, and by 1991 a public fundraising campaign began to make the dream a […]
Tack was slang used by British sailors for the word ‘food’ and hardtack meant “hard food.” Hardtack was always soaked first in water, milk, soup or stew for at least five to ten minutes in order soften it before eating. Some experts believe that very dry hardtack should be […]
In late fall 2021, shortly after the Kingsville Lions Club Environment Committee decided to organize an art contest for local students, committee member Lion Joe Gibson happened upon an international competition which originated in Spain in 2019. This provided an excellent template for the eventual contest structure. When the Lions […]
Plant Positivity Community Entrance by Tilray Brands to Connect Trails, Provide Pollinator Habitat in Essex Region Essex – This Earth Day, the Essex Region Conservation Authority and Essex Region Conservation Foundation are proud to announce a partnership with Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray Brands”) (NASDAQ: TLRY, TSX: TLRY), which will improve access to […]
SENIOR EXPO and 6th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION PROMOTING HEALTH, LIFESTYLE, NUTRITION AND ACTIVE LIVING April 28, 9am to noon Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N., Kingsville ON This free community event will be filled with informative and supportive information, interactive displays, products and entertainment. You can expect to find a […]
New Skills Development Funding To Create More Inclusivity in the Skilled Trades for Newcomer, Racialized, Indigenous and LGBTQ Women Windsor, ON – Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor, Inc. (WEST) is thrilled to have received $658,098 in funding from the Skills Development Fund for its Electrical PreApprenticeship Program for women […]
Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 24-30 and South Essex Community Council would like to take the time to thank every single volunteer for their dedication, empathy, and kindness. “SECC depends on volunteering to achieve its mission,” says Abby Neufeld Dick, Marketing & Communications Department Coordinator. “We are so grateful to […]