Windsor/Essex – With the Province of Ontario’s State of Emergency in effect, Essex Region Conservation confirms the following adjustments to our programs and facilities: · All essential services including our Flood Forecasting and Warning remain active. Staff are working remotely. The Essex County Civic Centre remains closed, and our offices also closed […]
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ERCA Approves 2021 Budget Priorities
Essex Region – The Essex Region Conservation Authority has unanimously approved its 2021 Budget following consultation and review with its Finance and Audit Advisory Board, the full Authority Board and additionally, circulated to each of the Authority’s governing municipalities for distribution to respective municipal councils. The budget totals just over $10 million, […]
Kingsville Community Food Bank Needs for April 2021
The Kingsville Community Food Bank continues to open its doors to residents in need. We appreciate all the Food Bank volunteers as well as everyone who brings in donations to help our community, especially now during COVID. We’re all in this together. The Food Bank has put together a list […]
‘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 […]
Essex Region Conservation Foundation Thanks Donors and Presents Awards
Essex Region – The Essex Region Conservation Foundation hosted its Virtual Annual General Meeting on March 24, thanking its many donors and recognizing two award recipients. The award for Outstanding Corporate Contribution was presented to Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP Accountants (HMID). HMID and its predecessor firms began donating audit services in 1978. […]
Our Community Champions: Knights of Columbus Council #8233
Knights of Columbus Basketball Free Throw Competition held yearly at KDHS The Knights of Columbus (K of C) have been dedicated to giving back to the community they reside in for over a century. Paul Johnson, current Grand Knight of the Kingsville Chapter #8233, says that although many events the […]
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 […]
Free Tax Return Clinic by Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
Need some help in filing your income tax return? A team of volunteers is offering free income tax preparation for those whose total household income is less than $30,00 without family, or less than $45,000 with family. Simply call us at 226-340-6673 to make arrangements. St. John de […]
Jack Miner and College Students to Hold Annual Event April 9-10
Jack Miner and St. Clair College students collaborate to celebrate the Annual Game Dinner Honouring Jack Miner on his birthday with a raffle-based dinner night with some groovy music and a curbside dinner in your car. KINGSVILLE, ON- Jack Miner and the St. Clair students are teaming up to celebrate […]
WECHU Vaccination Clinics Begin March 1 for 80 Years and Older
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. | Windsor-Essex County These clinics are by appointment only and pre-registration is required. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) will begin administering the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to residents of Windsor and Essex County 80 years of age and older beginning Monday, March […]