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Lions Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) Art Competition Results 

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 […]

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Tilray Creates Native Plant Garden Entrance to Greenway

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 […]

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KCC Senior Expo and 6th Anniversary Celebration on April 28, 2022

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 […]

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WEST Announces Funding for Women’s Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program

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 […]

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SECC Thanks Volunteers During Appreciation Week April 24-30

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 […]

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ERCA to Hold Its Board of Directors’ Meeting on April 14, 2022

Essex Region –The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting digitally on Thursday, April 14 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: ·        Municipality of Lakeshore Shoreline Management Plan ·        Ontario Environment Fund ·        2022 ERCA Budget  Approval ·        Turkey Creek Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling – Project Update ·        Township of […]

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200 Women Celebrated and Recognized in Skilled Trades Program

On Thursday March 24th, Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor, Inc. honoured guests, supporters, partners, funders at a Recognition Event at the Ciaciaro Club of Windsor.  Over 78 guests came together in person to celebrate the community efforts and determination which have led to 200 determined women completing CNC/Industrial Mechanic […]

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Conservation Foundation Celebrates Donors and Award Recipients

Essex Region – The Essex Region Conservation Foundation hosted its Virtual Annual General Meeting on March 23, thanking its many donors and recognizing two award recipients. The Stephanie & Barry Zekelman Foundation, whose philanthropy has supported dozens of important causes in the Windsor-Essex community and beyond, was awarded the Clifford Hatch Conservation […]

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Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet

Essex Region –The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting digitally on Thursday, February 17 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: ·        Implementation of Streamlined Approvals for Common Hydro One Works ·        2022 ERCA Budget Approval A full copy of the agenda can be found here: https://essexregionconservation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ERCA_Agenda_Amended-Final-17FEB2022.pdf […]

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Essex Region Conservation Honours Award Winners

Essex Region – Seven organizations and individuals were honoured with Essex Region Conservation Awards for their efforts in making the Windsor/Essex/Pelee Island region more environmentally sustainable. “It’s very inspiring to have the opportunity to celebrate so many organizations and individuals who have made an incredible impact on the environment,” said Tania Jobin, […]

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Illegal ATV Use at Hillman Marsh

Essex Region – Over the past month, significant construction works have been ongoing at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area. Rehabilitation of the dykes is being conducted in partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada, while Wheatley Harbour has been accessing the site regularly to provide sand replenishment. However, in providing access for construction traffic […]

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Point Pelee National Park Closed to Visitors Jan. 6–20, 2022

LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO, December 15, 2021 – To ensure the long-term health of Point Pelee National Park’s sensitive ecosystems, Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation will be conducting a deer population reduction activity from January 6 to January 20, 2022, inclusive. Public safety is of the utmost priority to Parks Canada and therefore Point Pelee […]

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#UNEVENT4UJIMA Raises Over $30,000 for Black Youth in United Way Program

#UNEVENT4UJIMA Raises Over $30,000 for Black Youth in United Way’s On Track to Success Program Windsor, ON – United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County’s Emerging Philanthropists (EP) hosted its second annual UNevent fundraiser this week, raising $32,750 towards the launch of the Ujima initiative for Black youth in United Way’s On Track to Success program. Earlier this week, […]

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Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association: 2021 Conservation Farm Award

The winner of the 2021 Conservation Farm Award was announced at the Essex Soil & Crop Improvement Association (ESCIA) Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 2, 2021.  The award is presented each year to the farming operation which best display’s conservation minded farming practices from those nominated. The farms are graded […]

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Information Centre Planned for Floodplain Maps in Little River Watershed

Public Information Centre Planned for Floodplain Mapping in the Little River Watershed Essex Region – As part of the overall Master Servicing Plan being completed for the Sandwich South Study Area by the City of Windsor, ERCA is in the process of updating the Regulatory Floodplain Maps for the Little River Watershed. […]

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Dissolved Air Flotation Project Construction at Union Water Supply System

Over the last several years the Union Water Supply System (UWSS) has undertaken several evaluations and capital works to improve the Ruthven Water Treatment Plant. As part of the UWSS Water Quality Master Plan (WQMP) completed by Associated Engineering (AE) in 2016, the existing up-flow pre-treatment and clarification process was […]

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Hearn Family Supports Conservation Education

Sincere appreciation to all of the partners who have ensured Conservation & Outdoor Education can continue. Windsor/Essex, ON- October 20 marks national Take Me Outside Day, a day which encourages children and youth to spend more time outside through various projects and initiatives, like outdoor education.  Upon learning that conservation education […]

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Support a Superhero With a Limited Edition 2022 Puppy Calendar

Support a Superhero! Looking for a meaningful Christmas gift? Time is running out to purchase this Limited Edition 2022 Puppy Calendar. Your purchase helps support Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides and Kingsville Lions Club. Contact Kingsville Lions to arrange payment and delivery within Windsor/Essex County. Website: Kingsville Lions Club […]

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Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet on Thursday, September 9

Essex Region –The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting digitally on Thursday, September 9 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: ·        Floodplain Prioritization Project ·        Financial Activities for the period ending July 31, 2021 ·        Turkey Creek Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling – Project Update ·        Essex Region […]

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Enjoy a Free Lunch With the Lions Club on Friday, September 10

Come for the lunch, stay for the presentation The Kingsville Lions will also be making a significant presentation to Mayor Nelson Santos at noon during this event. Join us for this special occasion! Website: Kingsville Lions Club Email: kingsvillelions@gmail.com Facebook: Kingsville Lions Club Twitter: KingsvilleLions Instagram: kingsvillelionson  

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Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village Welcomes Students

Here at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, we are happy to accept student volunteers. They receive credit for their required high school hours. We also work with the University and local high schools for cooperative education programs for which the students get credits towards their diploma. Students can […]

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Fun on Wheels at Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village Sept. 5

Join us for Fun on Wheels this September at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village! All years, makes and models are welcome for the Automotive Flea Market on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Open to spectators from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. #carshow #classiccars #fleamarket Admission: $5.00 per person — […]

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Community Centre Welcomes New Program Director Kimberly DeYong

Kingsville Community Centre is pleased to announce our new Program Director Kimberly DeYong! Kim comes to the Centre with an impressive background of work-related, and community service experience. She presently serves as a Councillor in the Town of Kingsville, and volunteers in various projects and committees throughout Essex County. She holds […]

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SECC Awards Local Students Change Maker Scholarships 

Scholarship Recipients L-R: Kyra Lear, Lily Stasko, Massimo Maiuri, Monica Klassen South Essex Community Council is excited to announce the recipients of the 2021 Community Change Maker Scholarship. This scholarship provides financial support to four young people who are planning to use their post-secondary educations to make societal change in the wider community, province or in the […]

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SECC Opens Its Doors to Clients Again  

After several months, South Essex Community Council is officially re-opening their doors to clients and are booking in-person appointments in their Leamington and Kingsville Offices effective Monday, July 12, 2021. Both offices are currently open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. “We are thrilled to begin welcoming clients back into the office,” shared Manager of Programs and Development, Stephen […]

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New Organization Emerges to Champion Animal Welfare across Ontario 

A group of several humane societies has formalized their partnership as the Ontario Animal Welfare Network (OAWN), A Collaboration of Leading Community SPCAs & Humane Societies. The OAWN formed after years of informal collaboration between the humane societies to share best practices, lend support and help individual organizations grow — all with the […]

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WECHS Fundraiser Launches 1st ‘Doggy Bag Delivery: Gala-In-A-Bag’

WINDSOR-ESSEX, ON – Pandemic pivot for major fundraiser for WECHS allows for unique, online delivery event which supports local business. The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society is thinking outside of the box…and inside of the bag. Because of the global pandemic, the WECHS had to cancel the 2020 and 2021 traditional in person […]

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Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet on June 17

Essex Region –The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting digitally on Thursday, June 17 at 6:00 pm.  Agenda items include: ·        Conservation Ontario: Governance Accountability and Transparency Initiative ·        2020 Draft Audited Financial Statements, Financial Sustainability and Condition ·        Designation of Provincial Offences Officer ·        City of Windsor Council […]

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Trey Anthony to headline Celebrating Women Who Inspire Us virtual event May 5

Celebrated author, TV producer to headline Celebrating Women Who Inspire Us virtual event May 5 Windsor, ON – Just in time for Mother’s Day, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County’s Women United group is bringing an inspirational speaker to local audiences for its 5th annual Celebrating Women Who Inspire Us event on Wednesday, May […]

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‘Communities in Bloom’ Committee Applicants May Apply Until April 8

The Town of Kingsville is currently accepting applications for its Communities in Bloom Committee to serve for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Council term. The Communities in Bloom Committee works with the municipality, businesses and individuals to prepare the Town for the annual Communities in Bloom Judges’ Tour. Residents and […]

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How To Grow A Gardener

What’s the best way to interest kids in gardening? Give them the tools to do it, space to plant a garden in their own yard, and some friendly family encouragement along the way. Essentially, those are the elements behind the delightful Junior Gardeners program being offered again this year by […]