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Windsor-Essex Celebrates Success Of Battery Boost Program

Program has exceeded national training and employment targets Invest WindsorEssex (IWE), together with partners from NextStar Energy, Upskill Canada powered by Palette Skills and the Government of Canada are proud to celebrate the success of Battery Boost Technical Training Program for battery manufacturing careers, an innovative workforce development program that has surpassed all expectations in […]

Town & County News

Leamington Launches 2nd Annual Mayor’s Holiday Card Contest

The Municipality of Leamington is inviting local students to help spread holiday cheer through art. The second annual Mayor’s Holiday Card Design Contest, led by Mayor Hilda MacDonald, encourages Grade 4 and 5 students from Leamington’s elementary schools to showcase their creativity and community spirit this holiday season. Working directly with local schools, the […]

Town & County News

Items for Review at Nov. 18 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following application at its November 18, 2025, meeting: 372 Road 11: An application for minor variance. The applicants are proposing the construction of an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) in their front yard. The proposal requires relief from Town’s current by-laws, which permit […]

Ontario News

Ontario Helping Veterans Find Rewarding Careers Faster

Investment will help veterans turn military experience into college and university credits The Ontario government is investing $575,000 to help Canadian Armed Forces members turn the skills they developed during their service into the postsecondary credits they need to land in-demand jobs. This investment will make it easier and faster […]

Town & County News

New Windsor Modular Build Speeds Up Path To Affordable Housing

Habitat for Humanity Windsor Essex has launched a new modular building program with an indoor groundbreaking at the A-LINX manufacturing facility in Oldcastle, ON., marking a shift toward innovative construction methods that aim to increase affordable homeownership across Canada. This unique event, the first indoor groundbreaking in the local Habitat’s […]

Ontario News

Ontario Boosts Fertility Support Access In Windsor

The Ontario government is investing $1,571,277 in Victory Reproductive Care in Windsor to help more families access publicly funded fertility treatments closer to home. This funding through the Ontario Fertility Program (OFP), will support approximately 163 in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles improving access to care and reducing wait times for […]

Town & County News

Leamington Adjusts Municipal Services For Remembrance Day

The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Remembrance Day. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/reportanissue.  Remembrance Day Ceremony  The annual Remembrance Day ceremony will be held at the Leamington Cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11.   A parade will start at the corner of Fox Street […]

Town & County News

Leamington Provides Update On Demolition Of Former Secondary School

The Municipality of Leamington is advancing to the next phase of demolition of the former Leamington District Secondary School, located at 125 Talbot Street West. A contractor working on behalf of the Municipality has begun abatement activities, including the safe removal of hazardous materials within the building. Exterior demolition is anticipated to […]

Town & County News

Kingsville Accessibility Advisory Committee November 12 Agenda Is Online

The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville Kingsville Accessibility Advisory Committee Agenda Wednesday, November 12, 2025 2:00 – 3:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 For information pertaining to this agenda or to arrange for any additional accessibility needs, please contact the Natalie Sharp, Deputy […]

Ontario News

Ministry of Finance Presents A Plan To Protect Ontario

Ontario’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement delivering on the province’s plan to build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy On November 06, 2025, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: A Plan to Protect Ontario, which supports the government’s plan to protect Ontario by […]

Canadian News

Canadians Worried About Threats To Democratic Foundations

Law societies launch national campaign to unite Canadians around the rule of law As concerns over the strength of democratic freedoms dominate international headlines, new research shows Canadians are worried about threats to the rule of law at home. According to research commissioned by a cross-country coalition of law societies […]

Business

Opportunity Alert For Windsor-Essex businesses

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) is inviting vendors to become official merchandise partners for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. Businesses with expertise in apparel, accessories, or collectibles are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest to design, produce and sell officially licensed Gordie Howe International Bridge merchandise by Nov. 14, 2025. The […]

Business

New Detroit-Windsor Transit, Trade Links Announced At Detroit Fall Forum

Amtrak to create direct passenger rail corridor connecting Chicago, Detroit, Windsor and Toronto Downtown Detroit’s future as a global innovation and transportation hub was in the spotlight Wednesday, Oct. 15 during the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s (DDP) Fall Forum: Special Edition, in partnership with Michigan Central and the RIVER Collaborative, which took place at The […]

Town & County News

Essex Awarded ‘Charged For Change’ Funding For New EV Chargers

The Town of Essex is pleased to have been awarded “Charged for Change” funding through Aviva Canada in partnership with Earth Day Canada. Charged for Change is a program that provides funding for public electric vehicle (EV) charging installations in communities across Canada with limited or no access to EV infrastructure. The program will […]

Business

NextStar Energy Expands Into Energy Storage

Energy Storage System (ESS): Powering grid stability and supporting the AI-driven future. (CNW Group/NextStar Energy Inc) Windsor Battery Production Begins This Month NextStar Energy, Canada’s first large-scale lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, is expanding its operations to include the production of energy storage system (ESS) batteries. Starting this month, the Windsor-based […]

Business

Windsor-Essex Hosts Landmark Conference Showcasing Next-Gen Innovation  

Over 500 attendees, 45 exhibitors and 30 world-class presenters attended the annual Emerging Technologies in Automation and Mobility Transformation Conference and Trade Show at Caesars Windsor. Hosted by Invest WindsorEssex in partnership with Automate Canada, the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program, the Canadian Association of Mold Makers, the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association and the Ministry […]

Town & County News

Leamington To Windsor Transit Service To End In 2026

The Municipality of Leamington regrets to announce that the Leamington to Windsor (LTW) Transit Service will be discontinued effective April 30, 2026. The decision follows the expiry of provincial funding and the County of Essex’s decision not to provide ongoing financial support for the regional transit service. Despite these challenges, […]

Ontario News

Ontario Providing Free Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Across the Province

Up-to-date immunizations will help protect against respiratory illnesses To protect Ontario families and communities during respiratory illness season, everyone six months and older can now receive their flu and COVID-19 vaccines at participating pharmacies, public health units and doctor and nurse practitioner offices across Ontario. “Getting immunized is one of […]

Indigenous News Ontario News

Ontario and Webequie First Nation Sign Historic Agreement for Ring of Fire

Partnership agreement delivers on local community priorities and will speed up construction on the roads to the Ring of Fire On October 29, 2025, Premier Doug Ford, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Development and Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships, and […]

Ontario News

Ontario and Nova Scotia Partner to Advance Modular Reactor Development

Partnership agreement will help the provinces unlock the potential of clean, reliable nuclear energy needed to power economic growth In a major step towards Canada’s clean energy future, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce joined Nova Scotia’s Premier and Minister of Energy Tim Houston in Halifax to sign […]

Business

Windsor-Essex Entrepreneurs Gather For Inaugural Small Business Summit

Entrepreneurs, business owners and community partners from across Windsor-Essex attended the Small Business Summit yesterday for a dynamic day of learning, networking and inspiration. Hosted by the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, a division of Invest WindsorEssex, and presented by the Toronto-Dominion Bank, the Small Business Summit […]

Ontario News

Ontario Celebrates Small Business Week October 19 to 25, 2025

Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business, issued the following statement in recognition of Small Business Week. “On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I’m proud to celebrate and recognize the 500,000 small businesses in communities across Ontario. Employing roughly 2.5 million people, small businesses are vital to our province’s continued […]

Indigenous News Ontario News

Ontario to Invest Over $3M in Indigenous Communities Economic Growth

Applications now open for new round of Indigenous Economic Development Fund The Ontario government is investing $3.2 million to launch the next intake of funding applications under the Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF). As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the program provides funding to Indigenous businesses, communities […]

Town & County News

$3,000 MROO Scholarship Awarded To Local Cottam Student

This year, the Municipal Retirees Organization of Ontario (MROO) has awarded over $120,000 in student scholarships distributed to 40 exceptional students across the province. The MROO scholarships support recipients in their post-secondary studies. All recipients are family members of current MROO members. Scholarships are awarded in each of the nine […]

Town & County News

Leamington Issues Traffic Access Update For Seacliff Drive West

The Municipality of Leamington is advising residents and motorists of updated traffic access related to the Seacliff Drive West Sanitary Sewer Extension and Roundabout Construction project. Seacliff Drive West is closed to through traffic while construction continues. All residents and businesses east of Paglione Drive, but not including Paglione Drive, […]

Town & County News

New All-Way Stop Installed At Leamington’s Pulford Avenue Intersection

The Municipality of Leamington has installed a new all-way stop at the intersection of Pulford Avenue, Canadian Tire, and County Fair Mall access. The change was implemented in response to community concerns related to pedestrian safety, driver visibility, and the adequacy of existing traffic control measures in the area. All-way […]

Ontario News

Ontario Investing Nearly $2 Billion to Protect and Expand Long-Term Care

Historic increase in funding comes as the government reaches its goal of four hours of direct care for residents The Ontario government is protecting Ontario’s long-term care system by increasing annual funding to a record $1.92 billion to support the significant increase in staffing in the province’s long-term care homes over […]

Canadian News

Differences In People’s Age Explains Most Wealth Inequality In Canada

In Canada, age largely explains the different levels of wealth among people, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, nonpartisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “It’s a natural phenomenon—younger people accumulate debt, begin paying it down as they enter the workforce, then begin to accumulate wealth […]

Town & County News

Leamington Council Matters – October 14, 2025

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Council: Approved the issuance of Municipal Supported Resolutions (MSRs) for a number of project proposals to the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Long-Term 2 procurement process. The IESO project aims to help meet Ontario’s projected electricity needs between 2029 and […]

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Municipality Of Leamington Provides Update To Sherk Street Work

As part of the Municipality of Leamington’s Sewer Separation and Road Reconstruction Program, work continues on Sherk Street and surrounding areas, including Margaret, Audrey, Jane, and Claire Streets. Current Status – Sherk Street Sherk Street is open to traffic between Oak Street and Ellison Avenue. Sherk Street remains closed between […]

Town & County News

Items for Review at Oct. 21 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its October 21, 2025, meeting: 667 County Road 20: An application for consent. The applicants are proposing to create a new residential lot. B-2025-12 1520 Road 5 West: An application for consent. The applicants are proposing to create a new agricultural […]

Ontario News

Ontario Increasing Student Nutrition Investment to $37.5 Million

Province helping more students access healthy meals so they can succeed at school The Ontario government is protecting students by increasing its investment in the Student Nutrition Program (SNP) and the First Nations Student Nutrition Program (FNSNP) by $5 million, for a total investment of $37.5 million this year. The […]

Canadian News

Canada Works Best With ‘Stay In Your Lane’ Federalism

Canadian federation works best when Ottawa doesn’t encroach on provincial jurisdiction Canada’s federal and provincial governments are the most successful—and regional unrest is quietest—when the different levels of government remain in their constitutional lanes, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. […]

Business

Community Futures Essex County Celebrates 30 Years Of Local Support

Community Futures Essex County marked a major milestone recently with a celebration honouring 30 years of fostering rural economic development, by supporting entrepreneurs and small- and medium-sized businesses to start, grow, and thrive. Since 1995, Community Futures Essex County has invested more than $15 million to help over 247 businesses […]

Town & County News

Leamington Announces Changes To Municipal Services For Thanksgiving

Please note the following municipal service level adjustments on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 13, 2025: The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/reportanissue. The Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Visit leamington.ca/recreation for more information. […]

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Citizens Invited To ‘Line The Drive’ During Upcoming Marathon

Five Cheer Zones Planned to Welcome 26k+ Runners Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island in partnership with the City of Windsor and the Downtown Windsor BIA want Windsor Essex residents to once again Line The Drive during the Detroit Free Press Marathon Sunday October 19 from 7am through 11am. One of the few truly international marathon courses in […]