Award-winning international artist and wildlife advocate Lynda Moffatt is inspired by wildlife and the lands they call home. She grew up on a Southwestern Ontario horse farm and eventually became a third-generation artist. Using acrylics and oils with a stylized realism, Lynda has divided much of her work into her Avian […]
TORONTO, June 15, 2022 /CNW/ – Hope Air, Canada’s national charity, supporting families and children in need who must travel for vital medical care, and Porter Airlines announced today a new partnership to strengthen Hope Air’s mission and service. As part of this partnership, Porter is providing free travel vouchers for Hope Air patients travelling […]
June 15 is the United Nations World Elder Abuse Awareness Day In 2019, there were 14,156 senior victims of police-reported violence in Canada. One-third (32%) of senior victims were victimized by a family member, representing 4,518 victims. Family violence against seniors that came to the attention of police was most […]
When I was young, my grandmother vividly described details and colours, textures, smells, and sensations of what she saw on her travels. I was entranced. It was so easy to imagine being there with her. As an adult, I realized that I inherited many of her creative skills, including her […]
Canadian Environment Week was established in 1971 to celebrate Canada’s environmental accomplishments and to encourage Canadians to contribute to conserving and protecting their environment. These days, the news about our environment can sometimes be disheartening. Many beloved species and natural spaces and systems are under threat from human activity. In […]
I can’t believe that in 1952, the year I was born, Queen Elizabeth II had her coronation and became the Queen of England! She has put her country first and has upheld her oath for 70 years. She is the longest reigning monarch in history. I, like many Canadians, have […]
The Town of Kingsville is holding a Canada-themed colouring contest for youth ages 4-12. The colouring contest begins June 1, 2022, and runs through to June 24, 2022. Get your kids excited about Canada Day by picking up colouring pages at local businesses or downloading and printing the package from […]
The Town of Kingsville is excited to launch a free Outdoor Movies Series called “Movies in the Park” this Friday, June 3, 2022, at Ridgeview Park, 124 Fox Street. Join the fun as we show Pixar’s “Up.” This Outdoor Movie Series is a free community event put on by the […]
Join Essex County Library and Essex Region Conservation Authority for a virtual hands-on tree planting with tips from ERCA staff. The form was made available on Saturday, May 7 so you can reserve your native seedling. On Saturday, May 14 you’ll be able to pick up your seedling. Our video […]
If you’re soon planning to travel out of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport, you may want to leave much earlier than usual. Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has cautioned travellers that they should plan to be at the airport at least two hours in advance of domestic flights and three […]