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Declaration of Significant Weather Event — January 14, 2026

The Town of Kingsville has declared a Significant Weather Event concerning existing or potential hazardous weather conditions until further notice. This means: All roads and sidewalks maintained by the Town are considered to be in a “state of repair” Drivers and pedestrians should use an appropriate level of caution when traveling during […]

Ontario News

More Than 85,000 Ontarians Were Homeless In 2025 – AMO

This week, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) released updated data on homelessness in Ontario. As predicted in AMO’s groundbreaking work in 2025, without meaningful and collective intervention, the crisis continues to grow. Nearly 85,000 Ontarians experienced homelessness in 2025, up eight per cent from 2024. The figure also […]

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Ontario Fast-Tracks Western World’s Largest Nickel Project

Canada Nickel Company’s Crawford Nickel Project will create more than 4,000 jobs and supercharge made-in-Ontario supply chain Today, the Ontario government announced it is accelerating Canada Nickel Company’s Crawford Nickel Project (Crawford), the second to move forward under the new ‘One Project, One Process’ (1P1P) framework that was launched in October. […]

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Marriage Licence Applications Now Available Through ServiceOntario

The Municipality of Leamington is advising residents that the Marriage Licence Application process has transitioned from the municipal website to the Government of Ontario’s ServiceOntario platform, effective Monday, January 12, 2026. Residents can now complete their marriage licence application online through ServiceOntario at ontario.ca/GettingMarried. As part of the application process, applicants may […]

Canadian News

Connecting Families Initiative Has Distributed Letters To Eligible Canadians

The Connecting Families Initiative (CFI) is a Government of Canada program that offers discounted Internet services to eligible Canadians. Those who qualify can also request a low-cost digital device, while supplies last. This initiative is administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), while Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across […]

Ontario News

Ontario Celebrates Arrival Of First Northlander Train

Passenger rail service between Timmins and Toronto will include 16 stops: 16 stops: Toronto (Union Station), Langstaff, Gormley, Washago, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Huntsville, South River, North Bay, Temagami, Temiskaming Shores, Englehart, Kirkland Lake (Swastika), Matheson, Timmins and Cohrane. The Ontario government is marking a major milestone in its commitment to bring […]

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Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) Holds Annual Public Meeting

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority has posted the 2024-2025 Annual Public Meeting by means of audio-visual presentation to the WDBA website. Marie Campagna, Chair of the Board of Directors, Charl van Niekerk, Chief Executive Officer and Joël Hupé, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, reported on WDBA’s operation and activities that are […]

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ENWIN Completes Second Feed In Kingsville

ENWIN and E.L.K. Energy celebrated a milestone infrastructure upgrade in Kingsville, where crews successfully commissioned a second hydro feed to the Town to close out 2025. This proactive enhancement follows a similar upgrade now live in Lakeshore, underscoring E.L.K. Energy’s progress across its service areas in Essex, Lakeshore, and Kingsville. […]

Canadian News

Fewer Public Companies Signal Trouble For Canada’s Economy

Number of publicly listed companies in Canada down 32.7% and initial public offerings down 94% since 2010, reflecting country’s economic stagnation Canadian equity markets are flashing red lights reflective of the larger stagnation, lack of productivity growth and lacklustre innovation of the country’s economy, with the number of publicly listed […]

Ontario News

Ontario Protecting Workers, Unlocking Free Trade Within Canada in 2026

First-in-Canada labour mobility and mutual recognition regulations will break down interprovincial barriers for workers and strengthen Ontario’s economy As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and strengthen its economic resilience, on January 1, the province is bringing into force historic labour mobility and free-trade regulations that break down […]

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Leamington Recycling Collection Continues As Scheduled in January

The Municipality of Leamington advises residents that recycling collection will continue as usual in January, despite recycling dates not appearing in the 2025 Collection Calendar. The January recycling schedule was omitted from the printed calendar because the transition to Circular Materials and single-stream recycling was still being finalized when the 2025 […]

Canadian News

Human Freedom Index 2025 Shows Decline For 90% Of Global Population

Nearly 9-in-10 people around the world have experienced declining freedom in recent years, according to the latest Human Freedom Index, released today by Canada’s Fraser Institute and the U.S.-based Cato Institute. “Governments around the world have recently been restricting freedom of expression, freedom of association and assembly, freedom of movement, […]

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Heritage Advisory Committee Meets January 6, 2026

The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Agenda Tuesday, January 6, 2026 6:00 – 8:00 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 Recording Secretary at mducharme@kingsville.ca […]

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Bright Lights Windsor Shines Into The Holidays

Bright Lights Windsor continues to bring exciting programming and a fantastic lineup of vendors throughout the holidays! Open every night until January 7, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., including Christmas Eve (December 24), Christmas Day (December 25), Boxing Day (December 26), New Year’s Eve (December 31) and New Year’s Day (January 1). Come and celebrate the holidays with us, take some beautiful […]

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Kingsville Fire Department Receives Grant To Improve Firefighter Safety

This week, Anthony Leardi, MPP for Essex, announced that the Town of Kingsville is receiving $36,224.56 through Ontario’s Fire Protection Grant, supporting ongoing efforts to protect firefighters and modernize local fire services. “Our firefighters put themselves in harm’s way to protect our families, our homes, and our communities,” said Anthony […]

Ontario News

Ontario Investing $4 Million to Protect Communities from Oil and Gas Wells

Additional funding for nine municipalities, including the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, will enhance emergency preparedness to help keep residents and businesses safe The Ontario government is investing an additional $4 million to protect communities from the risks of old and inactive oil and gas wells. Nine municipalities across southwestern Ontario will receive […]

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Leamington Council Considers – December 16, 2025

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Council will:  Consider providing municipal approval for the proposed Evergreen Memorial Park mausoleum expansion at 366 Talbot Street West, Leamington. Consider the purchase of a new 101’ Aerial Platform Fire Truck through City View Specialty Vehicles for the Canadian purchase price of $2,770,000 (plus HST) through the Canoe […]

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Leamington Council Matters – December 9, 2025

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Council:  Approved an amendment to Leamington’s Zoning By-law with regard to 918 Point Pelee Drive. The property currently has three cottages (918, 920, and 922 Point Pelee Drive), and the amendment split the property into three separate lots, each with its own title and tax roll number.  […]

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Leamington Adopts 2026 Municipal Budget

The Municipality of Leamington has adopted its 2026 Operating and Capital Budget, which includes a 2.5 percent increase to both the general and sewer tax levies. The budget maintains the Municipality’s commitment to investing in core services, public safety, infrastructure renewal, and long-term strategic growth aligned with Council’s priorities. For an average urban residential […]

Canadian News

Canada Border Services Agency Releases Performance Scorecard For 2025

Canada’s Border Plan and Budget 2025 emphasize the importance of investing in a strong border to safeguard Canadians and our economy. As 2025 draws to a close, the work of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) across the country and around the world is demonstrating the results of this commitment. Between January 1 and […]

Town & County News

Essex Council Adopts 2026 Budget

The Town of Essex 2026 Operating and Capital Budget has been deemed adopted following budget deliberations held on December 8, 2025. The $79.9 million budget reflects the Town’s ongoing commitment to responsible financial management, sustainable growth, and continued investment in services and infrastructure that enhance the quality of life for […]

Canadian News

CBSA Fines Business Owner $36.9M For Undeclared Vehicle Exports

An Ontario business owner has been served a $36.9 million penalty for failing to declare over 2,300 used vehicles exported from Canada, following an investigation led by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The CBSA’s Criminal Investigations Section in Halifax initiated the investigation in 2021 to further examine an Ontario […]

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Leamington Council Considers – December 9, 2025

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Council will:  Hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider an amendment to Leamington’s Zoning By-law with regard to 918 Point Pelee Drive. The property currently has three cottages (918, 920, and 922 Point Pelee Drive) and the amendment would split the property into three separate lots, each with its own title and tax […]

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Recycling Cart Swap Program Launches Mid-December In Windsor-Essex

Essex-Windsor residents who would like a smaller recycling cart will soon have the option to request an exchange. Beginning mid-December, Circular Materials will make a Recycling Cart Exchange Request Form available on their website. This form will allow residents to swap their current 360-litre recycling cart for a 240-litre cart. Click here to visit  […]

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Updated Settlement Area Boundary Review on ‘Have Your Say, Kingsville!’

In April, the Town of Kingsville began accepting expressions of interest related to its Settlement Area Boundary Review and created a public engagement page on its citizen engagement platform, Have Your Say, Kingsville! The project page has been updated to include recommendations that Administration will present to the Council at […]

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Smart Tech To Boost Efficiency At Gordie Howe International Bridge

Providing efficiencies at the Windsor-Detroit gateway is an important part of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. The use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is one way that efficiencies will be achieved. ITS includes advanced technologies that use electronics, computers, communication and sensing devices that will support the needs for traffic […]

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Santa Comes to Kingsville for a Pancake Breakfast December 13

Experience holiday magic during Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Lakeside Park Pavilion. Enjoy a warm pancake breakfast with sausage, juice, coffee, and tea, decorate a cookie, and share your wish list and take a photo with Santa. $10 per person. Children 2 and under eat free Seatings: 9:00–9:45 am 10:00–10:45 am— Full […]

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Colchester Harbour Site Of New Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Members of Essex Town Council joined representatives from Essex-Windsor EMS today to celebrate the installation of a new life-saving Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at the Colchester Harbour. This new device, available 24/7, year-round for public use, has been installed thanks to a generous $30,000 grant from Enbridge Gas, which is […]

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New Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Requirements Coming January 1, 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, new provincial safety requirements will expand where carbon monoxide (CO) alarms must be installed in existing homes across Ontario. These updates are part of the Fire Code (O. Reg. 213/07) and aim to better protect residents from carbon monoxide, an invisible, odourless, and deadly gas. Who Is Affected The updated rules […]

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Essex-Windsor EMS Raises $20,928.30 for Goodfellows

Smashes last year’s total in support of longstanding Christmas charity Essex-Windsor EMS volunteers helped Windsor Goodfellows raise $20,928.30 last week, smashing last year’s total. Hardy volunteers from EWEMS – Paramedics and staff alike – once again helped out Windsor’s time-honoured Christmas-time charitable cause, and at EWEMS’ usual intersection of Lauzon […]

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Leamington Council Matters – November 25, 2025

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Council:  Approved an additional amount of $107,842 (excluding HST) to Nevan Construction Inc. for the completion of the Mersea Road D Bank Stabilization Project.  Approved an additional amount of $71,015.62 (excluding HST) to Rapid Drainage Ltd. for the completion of additional works required to complete the Watermain Replacement and Asphalt Resurfacing project on Maxon Avenue, Sherman Street, James Street and a portion of Wigle Street.  […]

Canadian News

Government Makes Up 30% Of Canada’s Total Employment Growth Since 2015

From 2015 to 2024, the government sector in Canada—including federal, provincial and municipal—added 950,000 jobs, which accounted for roughly 30 per cent of total employment growth in the country, finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “In Canada, employment in […]

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Road Closures, Transit Changes Announced For Leamington Santa Claus Parade

The annual Leamington Santa Claus Parade will take place on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, several temporary road closures will be in effect. Erie Street from Countess Street to Wilkinson Drive will be closed during the parade. Georgia Avenue will be closed from 4:00 PM […]

Ontario News

Ontario Invests $2.6M to Help More Youth Gain Experience in Skilled Trades

New Tech Trucks will introduce thousands of students to in-demand careers in the skilled trades The Ontario government is investing $2.6 million in Skills Ontario to add two additional trades and tech trucks to their fleet, giving thousands of youth across the province new opportunities to explore skilled trades and […]