All eyes will be on the skies this September as local birders and nature lovers take in one of North America’s greatest migration at Holiday Beach Conservation Area: tens of thousands of hawks and raptors flying overhead on their annual journey to nesting grounds in the south. Essex Region Conservation […]
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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 […]
Aquatic Invasive Species Found at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area
The aquatic invasive plant, hydrilla, has been detected for the first time in Ontario and Canada in the West Cell at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area located in Leamington, Ontario. Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) can grow up to 2.5 centimeters per day and to lengths of 7.5 meters. This rapid growing invasive […]
UMEI Community Players Announce Casting Call For Upcoming Production
The UMEI Community Players are back after a twenty-year hiatus. Three alumni, Erin Armstrong, Alyssa Epp and Jillian Suta, are excited to continue Helen Brown’s legacy and bring musicals back to UMEI! We are thrilled to announce auditions for our upcoming community production of the beloved musical, The Sound of […]
2024 Kingsville Terry Fox Run at Lakeside Park September 15
This year marks the 44th anniversary of Terry Fox runs across Canada. Once again, the Kingsville site will be at Lakeside Park at 10:30 am on Sunday, September 15th. Maps and participation certificates will be available. T-shirts are still available at Main Street Pharmacy. Last year our Kingsville Site raised $16,153. […]
Updated: Registration Open for Town of Kingsville September Programs
This article was revised to reflect a change to the Little Dancers’ start date. Instead of September 14th, it will begin one week later on September 21st. The Town of Kingsville is excited to announce registration is open for September programs. Programs run in four-week intervals. Reserve your spot today. Children […]
New Erie Migration District School Opens Its Doors On Tuesday
The new Kingsville super school will be opening its doors this coming Tuesday September 2. Erie Migration District Academy will be welcoming students, including the youngest learners in JK and SK on the first day of school. This year marks a significant milestone as JK/SK students will be starting school […]
September 2024 Kingsville Community Food Bank Needs
September means school begins, and summer is on the wane. Feelings are mixed this time of year, we’ll miss summer but maybe we’re ready for cool crisp weather and the changing colours of the season. But it can be an expensive time of year, with school clothes and supplies on the […]
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 […]
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 […]