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Farm Credit Canada and Uni-Fab Aid Southwestern Ontario Gleaners

Southwestern Ontario Gleaners Applaud Assistance From Farm Credit Canada and Uni-Fab The Southwestern Ontario Gleaners in Leamington recently had their truck lettered with their logo. The charity organization was able to purchase a used truck by receiving the AgriSpirit Grant from Farm Credit Canada and a generous donation from Uni-Fab Inc. […]

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Collavino Family Donates Wetland Habitat to ERCA

Collavino Family donates wetland habitat to ERCA to create Collavino Conservation Area Amherstburg – Thanks to a generous donation by the Collavino family, 150 acres of ecologically sensitive wetland habitat will be protected in perpetuity by the Essex Region Conservation Authority. The donation was finalized in early October and is a mix […]

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Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village Receives Trillium Funding

The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) expresses their appreciation to the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) for a $49,900 Community Building Fund grant that was used to improve connections between the museum and the community through an upgraded telecommunications system, a new website, and virtual engagement. The grant made […]

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Kingsville Landmark Recognized with Heritage Designation

A Kingsville landmark is going into this year’s Migration Festival with new recognition. The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary has received heritage designation for the Jack and Laona Miner House. The designation under the Ontario Heritage Act covers the 1922 brick home and the viewing pond which attracts a constant […]

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Libro Credit Union Supports WECAF Mobile Food Enrichment Program

Libro Credit Union through the Libro Annual Grants has provided a $20,000 cheque to the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation (WECAF) for the establishment of a Mobile Food Enrichment Program.  Through a partnership with Lee & Maria’s of Kingsville, the program will support the nutritional needs of youth living independently. The program […]

Community Indigenous News

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Honoured at John R. Park

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Acknowledged at the John R. Park Homestead Essex – September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across Canada. The day honours the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic […]

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Harvest and Horses Festival Returns to John R. Park

After a two year hiatus, the much loved Harvest and Horses Festival returns to the John R. Park Homestead on Sunday, October 2, 2022. “This festival introduces visitors to the history behind fall celebrations and the development of various autumn traditions,” says Kris Ives, Homestead Curator/Education Coordinator. “Harvest was an […]

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Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet on September 8, 2022

Essex Region –The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, September 8 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: ·        Updating ERCA Safe Access Policies ·        Little River Floodplain Mapping Project Update ·        Heritage Architect Report – Condition Assessment […]

Community

Clothing Swap and Food Donations Come to Community Centre

Hundreds of local families participated in the Kingsville Community Centre’s first Children’s Clothing Swap on Saturday, August 6. The Unemployed Help Centre, with donations from Caesars Windsor, contributed three skids of local produce that also went out to the community. Cottam Candy also generously provided gift cards for free cotton candy. […]

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Kingsville Community Centre Presents Bicycle Safety for Kids on August 20

Kingsville Community Centre Presents: BICYCLE SAFETY for KIDS at Kingsville’s Open Streets, August 20th 4-6pm. Cycle Smart Training will be provided by Bike Windsor Essex in collaboration with the Town of Kingsville, Ontario Provincial Police and Kingsville Cycle Works. Kids ages 5-12 are welcome to join us with their two-wheeler […]

Schools

Health Unit Urges Parents and Students: Plan Ahead to Avoid Fall Suspension

Health Unit Urges Parents and Students to Plan Ahead to Avoid Suspension in September Summer has officially started and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) wants obtaining immunizations and updating student immunization records to be a top priority for parents and students. The WECHU is reminding Grade 7 students (this […]

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ERCA Held Board of Directors Meeting on June 23

Essex Region –The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) held its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, June 23 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items included: ·        2021 DRAFT Audited Financial Statements and Financial Condition Update ·        Endorsement of Category 3 Non-Mandatory Programs and Services […]

Community Schools

Calling All Grads!

It’s that time of year again! Of course, the last couple of years have been less than traditional or predictable. There have been a few twists thanks to COVID-19, which made life and school and planning for the future frustrating and confusing. But this community is creative and determined to […]

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Registration Open for ‘No Barriers, No Problem’ Speakers’ Forum

The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee is inviting the public to hear from two experts who speak from personal experience and deliver powerful messages about accessibility. Julie Sawchuk and Michael Jacques will speak and answer questions during the virtual No Barriers, No Problem speakers’ forum on June 27. Sawchuk is an accessibility […]

Schools

High School Students with Incomplete Immunization Face Suspension in Fall

Secondary School Students with Out-of-Date Immunization Records To Be Suspended in September The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990 requires all students in Ontario to be up to date on immunizations. Public health units are to maintain and review vaccine records for every student attending school in their region […]

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‘Sail Into Summer’ Returns To In-Person Event on June 25

First held in 2019, the Sail Into Summer event raised funds for a new Digital Mammography Machine for Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH). The event gave guests an opportunity to celebrate the Summer Solstice at the beautiful Windsor Yacht Club and raised over $40,000 for the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation. Given its success, an […]

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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 […]

Schools

Farewell to Western Secondary School

April 30 is certain to be an emotional day for current students and many alumni of Western Secondary School. On that Saturday, everyone is invited to an open house farewell event to officially celebrate the school which has been a fixture of the Amherstburg community since it welcomed its first […]

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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 […]

Schools

Ontario Extends Freeze on College and University Tuition

Province’s action provides students and families with ongoing financial relief TORONTO — The Ontario government is extending the current tuition freeze for colleges and universities by an additional year, through 2022-2023, providing financial relief and predictability for students and families seeking access to affordable postsecondary education. “Our government recognizes that […]