This Saturday November 21 2020 marks the first of three Drive Thru Reverse Santa Claus Parades, to be staged by the Windsor Parade Corporation. This Saturday’s Parade gets underway at 6pm and spectators will be permitted to access the route until 9pm. The Reverse Parade Concept involves the “Entries” staying […]
Kingsville’s Fantasy of Lights Festival will begin on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 running until Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Interested in finding out more? Call the Kingsville Parks and Recreation office at 519-733-2123. Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The 17th Annual Kingsville Santa […]
Photo by Max de Liberato The local economic structure is facing difficulty while communities remain in restricted business capacity. With the second wave of COVID-19 announced, some local businesses may face even more difficulties if lockdowns revert to Stage 1 like they have in Ottawa, as well as Toronto and surrounding […]
Girl Guide Chocolate Mint Cookies have been delivered to Spark, Brownie, Guide and Pathfinder units in Kingsville this week. Local girls and leaders are eager to begin selling them to the Kingsville Community, but it will be a bit different this year. Because of COVID-19, strict safety protocols have been […]
The 17th Annual Kingsville Santa Claus Parade will be happening on November 21, 2020 but with a COVID twist. Normally we stand along the streets and watch as the parade as it moves by. This time, though, the parade will be standing still and we’ll drive along it in our […]
Cedar Island Yacht Club’s mighty tug boat “Little Toot” was pressed into service for its final duty of the year. Through the summer channel markers guide boaters from the perils of a capricious Lake Erie into the Cedar Island channel and the safe harbour that awaits. Every year it is […]
As a wrap-up to the first quadmester, Kingsville District High School TECH ZONE students delivered a pre-COVID order today. Just prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, Kingsville Fire Department Training Officer Jeromy Garant commissioned K.D.H.S. TECH ZONE students to build three Palmer’s Doll Houses. According to Garant, these structures can be […]
Media Advisory Nov 10, 2020 Essex Region –The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting digitally on Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: · Capital Projects Update · Watershed Management Services Staffing, Service Delivery Capacity & Legislated Response Times · 2021 Board Meeting Schedule A […]
In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved […]
Applications for the Kingsville Santa Claus Parade which will take place on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. can still be submitted via email to the Windsor Parade Corporation at mrssanta@mnsi.net Originally the deadline for parade entries was November 6, but it has been extended to Friday, Nov. 13. You […]
Kingsville is holding a Blood Donation Event on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. It will be located at the Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre. at 103 Park Street, Kingsville. Donors can schedule an appointment to donate by: Visiting: blood.ca Downloading: GiveBlood app or Calling: 1 888 […]
Banner for Lt. Col. Murray Stewart – Ret’d in Kingsville If you’ve walked or driven through Kingsville, Cottam and Ruthven, no doubt you’ll have seen banners resplendent upon their poles, paying tribute to our veterans. They are beautiful. They make the heart swell, as they remind us of those heroes […]
The Kingsville Community Food Bank is open to donations all the time. Whatever you want to give, they are happy to receive. They also put together a list every month of donations they’re looking for. Here is the list of needs for November: White Flour Cookies Saltines Hot Chocolate Tea […]
Susan Guenther has been helping her son Sammy raise money for the homeless with his Buck For A Puck fundraiser ever since he first encountered a homeless man three years ago. The fundraiser runs from October 15 to November 15 each year. Susan shared Sammy’s story with the Kingsville Times: […]
In this time leading up to Remembrance Day, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 will be carrying on with some traditions that have long been in place. However, the Legion has also found it necessary to make some changes this year due to COVID-19. As of October 30, their poppy […]
The ever-changing autumn colours are a sign that the sailing season has come to an end at Cedar Island Yacht Club. On October 24, almost 50 boats were plucked from the cooling waters of Cedar Creek to their winter storage cradles on the grounds of CIYC. Despite the COVID-19 abbreviated […]
Kevin Money, ERCA’s Director of Conservation Areas, identifies the location of the new wetland and preliminary route for the new cycling trail at Holiday Beach. ERCA Media Release: Amherstburg – Watersheds in Amherstburg will be healthier, thanks to the support of the Amherstburg Community Foundation (ACF). The ACF has raised funds […]
For over 50 years, the Kingsville Goodfellows have brought joy to our community. Alex McHardy, President for the past three years, credits the volunteerism of approximately 30 members. From providing Christmas baskets, Easter hams, Toys for Tots and more, the Goodfellows are known for helping families in need. President McHardy, […]
WECHU News Release: Let’s Celebrate Halloween Safely Windsor and Essex County With Thanksgiving behind us, and the cooler weather upon us, attentions are turning to Halloween. This year we all need to plan beyond our costume and prioritize health and safety to continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It […]
October 20, 2020 Media Release Owl-oween Owl Prowl Amherstburg – Looking for a magical way to celebrate this spooky season? Join us for an Owl-oween Owl Prowl! Starting at the new Outdoor Classroom at Holiday Beach Conservation Area, learn more about the owls of Ontario, their adaptations, calls, and behaviours. Then, experience […]
Kingsville’s annual Pumpkin Parade will be held at Lakeside Park on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. The Kingsville Communities in Bloom Committee invites you to drop off your carved pumpkins at the park between noon and 4 p.m. What better place could there be for the jack-o’-lanterns from Kingsville’s porches and […]
Harrow United Church is hosting our 32nd Annual Turkey Supper this year. Needless to say, there are many volunteers that make this a success. It has been difficult for us to create a successful event while conforming to all COVID-19 regulations but we are ready. Normally we serve more than […]
Ivan VanGoethem #50 of Chatham, Remi Gorry #515 of Courtright, Kody Gontarde #7 of Ruthven, Darien Rice #219 of Sarnia. Photo by Tiffany Gorry The citizens of Kingsville and the surrounding area are very lucky to have access to recreational centers, soccer fields, ice rinks, baseball diamonds, theaters and so […]
We’re Josh and Kristy Damm. We participated in the Migration Fest last weekend with our five children. Our family browsed through the vendors at the Carnegie. We loved the pancake mix. And we enjoyed the pumpkins and the photo op at the Unico Community Center. But four of our children, […]
Past-President Lion Joan Cope presented awards to three Kingsville Lions members at their last general meeting and thanked them for their service during her term as president last year. The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides Fellowship Award was presented to Lion Wendy Durante (left) in appreciation for her contribution […]
The Town of Kingsville announced John Quennell’s temporary appointment as Deputy Fire Chief on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. He will take on the leadership and oversight for the fire department, as the current Fire Chief and Deputy Chief are on indefinite leaves of absence. Quennell will be part of the Municipal […]
The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary will be joining in Kingsville’s celebration for its Migration Festival Weekend. On Saturday Oct. 17, there will be activities, demos and displays for the public set up at the Unico Hall at 37 Beech St, Kingsville. And of course there will be festivities at […]
Local artists are making an early start to the festivities on Thursday, Oct. 15 with the Great Migration Paint-OUT, which runs through Oct. 18. They could be anywhere. You’ll see them out at their easels in a plein air painting event. Watch as works of art appear before your eyes. […]
The Kingsville Migration Festival has been an important part of Kingsville’s social calendar for 51 years. Over all those years, the event has grown from its infancy and humble beginnings, and expanded to involve the whole town and surrounding area for the whole weekend. Each year things are just a […]
The geese are finely honing their V-formation flights overhead, reminding us to think about the Migration Festival. Are you aware of its newly featured event, The Great Migration Paint Out? It’s the four-day Plein Air outdoor painting celebration where participating artists (both local and from away) set up their easels […]
The Town of Kingsville is offering a COVID-19 Non-Profit Relaunch Grant fund. Its purpose is to help offset youth programing expenses that arise from COVID-19 regulations and guidelines. Local non-profit, charitable and cultural organizations are eligible for up to $300 in funds. Applications are now being accepted. To qualify, an […]
The Kingsville Community Food Bank appreciates any and all donations, all the time. They also put out a list of donations they are particularly looking for each month. Here is the list of needs for October: Flakes of ham Flakes of chicken Pudding cups Fruit cups Green beans Snack bars […]
Kingsville Parks and Recreation classes will be commencing on October 27, 2020. Classes will be taught in Room B at the Kingsville Arena at 1741 Jasperson Lane. Face masks must be worn at all times in the building except when exercising. There will be a sign-in sheet and hand sanitizer […]
October 6, 2020 Media Advisory 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, October 8 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: Clarification of Building and Structure Renovation vs. Reconstruction Water and Erosion […]
Media Release – October 2, 2020 United Way kicks off 2020 fundraising campaign with special Facebook Watch Party Windsor, ON – United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County’s largest annual event is going virtual this year. Windsor-Essex residents are invited to show their ‘local love’ by coming together online to kick off United Way’s 2020/2021 […]
Linden Beach Dog Park – Photo by M.E. Havlik If you’re a dog owner you know that it’s important to socialize your dog. And if you live in Kingsville you may have discovered that a trip to the Linden Beach Dog Park is a great way to expose your pet […]
Media Release – October 1, 2020 Local community service organizations invited to apply for Round 2 of Emergency Community Support Fund Windsor, ON – United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County is accepting applications for a second round of funding for the federal Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The fund provides financial support […]
Programs & Events may change without notice. For the time being, KCC is only open on TUESDAYS. All programs are offered at NO COST! Kingsville Community Centre follows all COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. You will be asked to wear a mask, sanitize your hands & […]
Marilyn in one of her Terry Fox T-shirts – Photo by Lynn McLaughlin Forty years ago, while Marilyn was a secondary school teacher, Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope and ran through Brampton where she lived. Terry’s run was cut short when he received the grim prognosis of metastatic […]
Kingsville Lions on the Greenway Did you know the Kingsville Lions Club was chartered way back in May, 1933? As a member of Lions Clubs International, the largest service organization in the world, Kingsville Lions are proud to have over 87 years of service to this beautiful community. As part […]
Fortune has smiled upon Christine Holt recently. She’d gotten a phone call one day in August, 2020, saying that she’d won the Algoma Residential Community Hospice’s monthly online 50/50 draw. At a total of $46,040, Christine’s win was the biggest draw amount so far. She told the Kingsville Times, “I […]
Terry Fox’s 40th Anniversary Virtual Run in Kingsville on Sunday, September 20th was another successful fundraiser. Thanks to all the participants and donors who raised $9660 for cancer research. This is an example of what can be done when a community rallies together for a common cause—”Kingsville Strong!” Kudos to […]
As you know, due to safety concerns with COVID-19, the 2020 Ruthven Apple Festival will now shift to a virtual format scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27. All the proceeds raised through this new format will continue to go toward purchasing or maintaining accessible vehicles to help people with […]
September 20th, and the 40th anniversary of Terry Fox Runs across Canada, is quickly approaching. This year will be virtual and the slogan is “One Day. Your Way!” To heighten the awareness of Terry’s virtual run, please wear a Terry Fox T-Shirt on Friday, Sept 18th to work, school or […]
It was every parent’s nightmare. Just before her second birthday in May of 2020, Paisley was diagnosed with high risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Within four months of treatment, though, she has received over 20 blood and platelet transfusions. Blood donors give Paisley the chance to wake up healthier with every […]
For your safety, here is what to expect when you come to the Kingsville Community Centre: – You will need to sign in each time you participate in a program, so that we know who was in the center on a specific date should we have an incident of COVID-19 […]
Programs & Events may change without notice. For the time being, KCC is only open on TUESDAYS. All programs are offered at NO COST! Event: Kingsville Community Centre Cafe When: Tuesdays, 9:00 am to noon Place: Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Z1 About: Gather to […]
Although meetings are not yet taking place, the majority of A.S.K. members remain active with paintbrushes, canvases, paper, hands and minds. We regret the annual general meeting normally held in April was cancelled during the COVID-19 lockdown. Our present executive will continue with a few changes. Andrea Kubis has agreed […]
Breaking News … After many decades plying the waters of Lake Erie the stalwart vessel Whispering Winds has finally met an ignominious end. The Cedar Island Yacht Club has been temporarily been turned into a nautical knacker yard when the aging vessel was pronounced unfit for sea duty and condemned […]
Marilyn Farnworth received a poignant letter from the Terry Fox Foundation, marking this 40th anniversary. The letter was written by Terry’s older brother Fred Fox. Marilyn has shared it with the Kingsville Times so that we could share it with you. ********* Forty years ago today, my brother Terry had […]
Our Miracle Food Drive on June 27th, 2020 was a day of giving, like no other. One day? Believe it or not, it’s still a work in progress! Our area captains divided the municipality of Kingsville into sections and coordinated volunteer pickup routes. Caroline Sitler, Janice Durocher, Andy Dowling, Mandy […]
September is just around the corner and so is the 40th anniversary of Terry Fox Runs across Canada. It’s the first time in its history that it will be going virtual and not an in-person event. Hence, the slogan is “One Day. Your Way”! Last year our Kingsville site raised […]
Judi Lacey and Brian Isaacs are cruising what looks like a Caribbean vacation paradise but it is in reality the pristine waters of Cedar Island Marina here in Kingsville. Cedar Island Yacht Club has throttled back its activities due to the current virus restrictions but we did manage to have […]
The Legion, Branch 188 Kingsville invites students who graduated from high school in June 2020 to apply for its 2019-2020 bursaries. If your parent is a member of Branch 188, you can apply for a $500 bursary. If a family member has served in the Canadian Armed Forces, there are […]
Typically, at this time of the year, as Run Organizer for our Kingsville Terry Fox Run, I am reaching out to individuals and companies to ask for support either by financial means or goods and services. As 2020 moves forward, the year looks very different for all of us, and our […]
Good day, Kingsville. As President of the Kingsville Lions Club, I will be sharing information about the Lions Club and what we do. We will start with a few simple facts and go from there. The Kingsville Lions Club was chartered in May, 1933. We are known for our 87 […]
Media Release July 29, 2020 United Way invests over $1.3 million in emergency funding to support community programs in Windsor-Essex County Windsor, ON – As a trusted partner of the Government of Canada, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County is allocating $1.34 million in funding to support the needs of vulnerable community members […]
Summer student Hanna Boutros The Kingsville Archives is pleased to announce that once again we will have a summer student working in the Archives. This will be Hanna Boutros’ third summer with us, working under the Canada Summer Student Grant, and because of her past summers with us, little or […]
The Kingsville Business Improvement Area (KBIA) was created by the Town of Kingsville in 1979 to help all local businesses succeed by establishing Kingsville as Essex County’s premier shopping, business and dining destination. The KBIA works to create optimum conditions for all Kingsville businesses to flourish, through the promotion of […]
We are delighted to join the new Kingsville Times to bring readers up to date on associated activities with this Society, and to welcome its readers to join us when health authorities allow. In the meantime please visit our website: www.artssocietyofkingsville.ca to meet some of the artist members and read about the […]
Greetings my friends, I hope you are keeping your faith during this time. Just to clarify — we will have an outdoor service on July 12, 2020 at 10:15 a.m. Please bring your own lawn chair. We plan to have you all in shade but if the sun comes after […]
St. John de Brebeuf Church is now part of Erie Shores South Catholic Family of Parishes which includes St. Michael’s Parish, Leamington, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Wheatley and Star of the Sea Church, Pelee Island. Our Pastor is Fr. Tom Ferrera and our Associate Pastor is Fr. […]
Dear Kingsville First Baptist Church Family, We will be opening for sharing worship services in the sanctuary this coming Sunday, July 5, 2020. Service will begin at 10:00 a.m. If you decide to remain at home, Pastor Jim’s service will be provided in the same manner as in the last […]
Cedar Island Yacht Club is Canada’s southernmost yacht club. We are a vibrant, fun sailing club located at 982 Heritage Road or 42.012N, 82.78W as sailors prefer to pinpoint our location. The beautiful clubhouse sits in a park-like setting. We have 52 docks equipped with hydro and water. Our boats […]
Kingsville Community Centre, located at 1860 Division Road North, offers programs to support the health and wellness of seniors and residents in Kingsville and all of Essex County. You can contact us by: Phone: 226-773-5830 Email: admin@kingsvillecentre.com Facebook: Kingsville Community Centre The Centre uses space within Kingsville Community Church, and is […]
As of today, Epworth United Church plans to reopen on Sunday, September 13th, with a 10:30 a.m. service. Epworth is located at 56 Division St. South in Kingsville. There will be modifications and restrictions implemented in accordance with Ministry guidelines, but we look forward to meeting again as a community […]
While Rotary International has been operating for well over 100 years (est 1905) our town had yet to charter a club. That was — until April of 2019! With many neighbouring communities having clubs for decades (including Cottam, whose club is over 75 years old), a few friends got together […]
Good News!! We are reopening Sunday, June 28, 2020 … and we want to make the reopening EXCITING, JOYFUL, ENCOURAGING and SIMPLE Dear Friends and Supporters of First Lutheran Church Kingsville, Last week Premier Ford announced that certain restrictions have been lifted, allowing churches the process of slowly reopening. This […]
First Baptist Church Kingsville has been a thriving congregation since it was founded in 1823. Although we currently are not meeting physically, this body of believers is learning that the church is far more than a building! We are living out our mission statement, “We are committed to becoming fully […]
Since the formation of the Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society in October 1975, Society members have actively collected archival materials related to the local history of the Kingsville-Gosfield area. The Kingsville Archives was eventually created to be the repository of this collection and, after several years, found a permanent home in our […]
Behind the scenes in every community, many people volunteer. They are giving, generous, connected to their communities and help others lead happier and healthier lives. They don’t want recognition, hide from the media and blush when someone thanks them publicly. Linda Lynch and Lynne LaFontaine are two of our hidden […]
We will be celebrating Mass on Sunday, June 28 at 11:00 a.m. Registration is necessary to reserve a seat. Anyone wishing to attend this service is asked to call the church office at 519-733-6591 as soon as possible. This will be the last Mass that Fr. Rick Janisse will be […]