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ERCA Program and Facility Update

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, […]

Community Organizations

‘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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

COVID-19 Organizations

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 […]

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Windsor-Essex County Humane Society Celebrates 10 Years of Spay and Neuter

Windsor/ Essex County – Ten years ago, in February 2011, the Windsor/ Essex County Humane Society broke ground on our public spay/ neuter clinic.  Since that time, our clinic has performed surgery on more than 42,000 community animals! To celebrate our 10th anniversary and World Spay Day in February, we’re hosting a […]

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New Core Services for Children in the Ontario Autism Program

Starting in March, Ontario will begin offering core clinical services for children in the Ontario Autism Program. These services include applied behaviour analysis, speech language pathology, occupational therapy and mental health supports based on the child’s individual needs. Launching the determination of needs process The ministry has asked Child and […]

Community Organizations

United Way Plans to Get People Moving for Mental Health

Windsor, ON – United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County wants the community to get up, get moving, and challenge themselves to be physically active as part of a new virtual fundraiser called iMove for United Way, focused on supporting youth mental health. Registration opens Monday, February 8, 2021. The pandemic has been particularly […]

Community Town & County News

Town of Kingsville Hosts Interactive Input Session on February 10

January 26, 2021 The Town of Kingsville is holding an interactive public input session on Strategic Midterm Planning on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 7:00pm, and invites residents and business owners to participate. “Municipal Council is halfway through its four-year elected term,” said Chief Administrative Officer, John Norton. “So now […]

Community Town & County News

Kingsville Highland Games Cancelled Due to COVID-19

January 26, 2021 2021 KINGSVILLE HIGHLAND GAMES CANCELLED Continuing concerns surrounding COVID-19 have prompted the Town of Kingsville and the Kingsville Highland Games Committee to regretfully announce the CANCELLATION of the Kingsville Highland Games scheduled for June 26th, 2021. The current circumstances are unique and unquestionably challenging, and the work […]

Children Community Entertainment

Free Virtual Holiday Concert Features Area Children: Jingle All the Way!

We Wish you a Merry Christmas (Ensemble) I’m a performer, choreographer, music theatre instructor, and I’m creating a free children’s virtual holiday concert in the hopes of spreading cheer to seniors and to the greater Windsor Essex community this holiday season! I’m a University of Windsor Bachelor of Arts (Music) grad, […]

Community Organizations

‘Together We Dream’ 50/50 Draw Supports Windsor-Essex Children and Youth

United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County is excited to announce its first ever Together We Dream 50/50 Draw, supporting vulnerable kids in Windsor-Essex County. The Together We Dream 50/50 Draw will raise funds for United Way while giving participants a  chance to win big. The online 50/50 draw replaces United Way’s annual […]

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Windsor-Essex Moves to Orange Pandemic Alert Level Monday, November 23

On Monday, November 23, 2020 Windsor and Essex County moves to the Orange-Restrict Level of the COVID-19 Response Framework. According to the Government of Ontario website the Orange-Restrict Level brings with it the following restrictions and requirements. Concerning organized public events, social gatherings and religious services, rites and ceremonies: Limits for […]

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Essex Region Conservation Seeks Nominees for Conservation Awards

November 19, 2020 Media Release Essex Region –  Essex Region Conservation is seeking nominees who have made an environment impact in the Place for Life!  “In this difficult and uncertain year, it’s more important than ever to celebrate those who are making important strides in environmental protection,” says Danielle Breault Stuebing, […]

Community Schools

K.D.H.S. TECH ZONE Students Deliver Pre-COVID Doll House Order

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 […]

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Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet on Thursday Nov. 12

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 […]

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Amherstburg Community Foundation Supports Wetland and Cycling Trail

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 […]

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Art Scoop: A Report from Arts Society of Kingsville October, 2020

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 […]

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United Way Fundraising Campaign Kicks off with Facebook Watch Party

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 […]

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Local Organizations May Apply for Round 2 Emergency Community Support Fund

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 […]