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 […]