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Exit The Horse: Celebrate Canada’s Automotive Pioneers This January 11

Mark your calendars for January 11th! The Canadian Transportation Museum Heritage Village in Kingsville is gearing up to launch the Canadian Automotive Museum’s Exit the Horse exhibit, a fascinating exhibition showcasing Canada’s earliest gas-powered vehicles: the Shamrock and the Fossmobile. While Henry Seth Taylor’s 1867 steam-powered car in Quebec may technically be Canada’s first […]

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Essex Region Conservation Authority To Meet

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, December 12 at 6:00 pm.  Agenda items include: 2025 Draft Budget and Municipal Cost Apportionment Watershed –Based Management Strategy  Conservation Areas Strategy Draft Land Acquisition and Disposition Strategy […]

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RCCO Invites The Public To Kingsville’s 2nd Annual Posada

The Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) is inviting the public to participate in Kingsville’s 2nd annual Posada on December 14, 2024. The celebration of the Posadas is an important Mexican/Latin Christmas tradition and features prominently in holiday festivities. The word posada means “inn” or “shelter” in Spanish. In this […]

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Homestead Opens for Christmas in the Country & Holiday Makers’ Market Dec. 1

John R. Park Homestead Re-Opens for Christmas in the Country & Holiday Makers’ Market What’s better than kicking off the holidays in good old-fashioned style at the John R. Park Homestead’s Christmas in the Country special event? Getting to also shop for unique, handmade special gift items at the Holiday […]

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ERCA Seeks Nominations For Conservation Excellence

Essex Region Conservation is seeking nominees who have made a significant environmental impact in the Windsor-Essex region! “We continue to see remarkable community commitment to environmental actions and stewardship across the Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island region,” says Danielle Breault Stuebing, Director of Communications and Outreach Services.  “Volunteers made an incredible impact through […]

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LSA Releases Pelee Peninsula Shoreline Update

Leamington Shoreline Association has published the Pelee Peninsula Shoreline Update. This update supports LSA’s efforts to keep local communities informed of progress on shoreline projects currently underway as well as ensuring that shoreline residents are aware of important Pelee Coastal Resilience Committee workshops that are scheduled for this November. The […]

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Federal Funding to Improve the Health of Lake Erie, Detroit River

The Essex Region Conservation Authority will begin delivering multiple projects to improve the health of Lake Erie and the Detroit River Area of Concern, thanks to significant funding announced by MP Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water and Irek Kusmierczyk, MP Windsor-Tecumseh. “This […]

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Wild Goose Adventure Challenge is Local Twist on ‘The Amazing Race’

The Town of Kingsville is excited to introduce our Wild Goose Adventure Challenge, a new scavenger hunt featuring brain teasers designed to take you around Kingsville. Your four-person team collaborates, problem solves and uses its resources to succeed. It’s The Amazing Race with a local, migration-themed twist! Date: Saturday, October 19, […]

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ERCA to Engage Citizen Scientists in Coastal Conservation

The Essex Region Conservation Authority is encouraging visitors to Holiday Beach Conservation Area to become citizen scientists with the addition of two CoastReach stands to its beach. “These stands allow beach-goers to contribute to coastal research,” says Kevin Money, ERCA’s Director of Conservation Services. “People can simply put their phone […]

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Catholic School Board Announces EQAO Results For 2023-2024

For the second year in a row, students in the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board have exceeded Ontario averages in all standardized provincial assessments, the board announced today. “We’re thrilled that our students have exceeded provincial scores in all eight areas of EQAO,” said Melissa Farrand, Executive Superintendent of Student […]

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Festival of Guest Nations & Public Safety Information Day on September 15

Celebrating Migrant Worker communities and connecting them with services and supports in the community The highly anticipated Festival of Guest Nations is taking place on Sunday, September 15 th at Seacliff Park in Leamington. The Festival celebrates the diversity of migrant workers in the community, the sacrifices they make in coming […]

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Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet on September 12

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: Notice of Invasive Hydrilla at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area 2025 Board Meetings DRAFT Watershed Management Strategy DRAFT Conservation Areas Strategy […]

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School Bus Cancellations Lead To Traffic Delays

Pockets of fog across Essex County resulted in widespread bus cancellations and wreaked havoc on traffic this morning. In Kingsville, particularly along Jasperson Lane, vehicles came to a standstill in both directions as parents scrambled to ensure their children made it to school on time. By the afternoon, however, conditions […]

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Career Hub’s Use of Technology Breaks Barriers and Empowers Clients

For SECC’s Career Hub, embracing technology has become a fundamental aspect of our services. By integrating cutting-edge tools like AI Mock Interviews, Electronic Translating Devices, and AI-driven job search platforms, we are breaking down barriers and providing clients with the resources they need to succeed. Career Hub has recently transformed […]

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Wetland Restoration Project Update

We are happy to announce that our 14-acre wetland restoration project is complete. This project, located south-east of Tom’s Meadow, was coordinated by the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA). Farmland that frequently experienced flooding was restored to its natural state, increasing biodiversity and, by default, attracting migratory waterfowl. The natural cover […]

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Local Students Benefit From ‘Backpacks For Success’ Campaign

The Windsor-Essex Neighbourhood Ambassadors, in collaboration with United Way, are proud to announce the launch of the “Backpacks for Success” campaign. Running now until the end of September, this initiative aims to provide essential school supplies to 2,000 children in Windsor-Essex County to ensure they have the resources they need […]

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Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation Introduces New Executive Director

Meet the New Executive Director The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation is excited to announce that Matthew Olewski is our new Executive Director. Matthew previously served as the foundation’s Director of Education. His unique experience in management, education, grant writing, and community engagement aligns perfectly with the Sanctuary’s mission. He […]

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ERCA Seeks Feedback for Conservation Area Strategy

The Essex Region Conservation Authority is seeking public feedback in the development its Conservation Areas Strategy. “Recent amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act require Conservation Authorities to develop a Conservation Area Strategy to identify the programs and services that conserve, protect, rehabilitate, establish, and manage natural heritage located within these […]

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2024 Kingsville Terry Fox Silent Auction and Run Marks 44th Anniversary

This year marks the 44th anniversary of Terry Fox runs across Canada. Once again, the Kingsville 2 or 5km walk/ run will be at Lakeside Park starting 10:30 am on Sunday, September 15th .  Please pre-register and collect you pledges online at run.terryfox.ca/kingsville . Terry Fox T-shirts: “No Matter What” T-shirts will be on sale […]

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Foundation Honours Award Recipients, Celebrates Conservation Success

The Essex Region Conservation Foundation has recognized two local families for their philanthropy at its Donor Appreciation and Awards, held on June 12. “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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Significant Upgrades To Devonwood Conservation Area Entrance Celebrated

Dozens of neighbours gathered this week to celebrate the significant enhancements to the entrance at Devonwood Conservation Area. Thanks to a donation from Caesars Windsor Cares, a new entry sign with solar lighting has been installed and the landscaping refreshed. New parking lot curb stops and an additional parking lot […]