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Ontario Expands Amherstburg Long-Term Care With More Than 370 Jobs

Province building for the future by creating hundreds of construction and long-term care jobs in the community, while adding 160 modern long-term care beds The Ontario government is building Chateau Park Long-Term Care Home in Amherstburg, a project that will support more than 370 good-paying jobs and deliver 160 new and upgraded […]

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Windsor Student Heads To Scripps National Spelling Bee In Washington, D.C.

Isaac Brogan wins 8th annual WFCU Credit Union Scripps Spelling Bee Regional Final for Third Time Following an intense competition featuring 34 elementary school students from across Windsor-Essex, Sarnia-Lambton, and Chatham-Kent, Isaac Brogan, a grade eight student at Maranatha Christian Academy in Windsor, has been named the 2026 WFCU Credit […]

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Kingsville’s Open-Market Bid On Former High School Property Declined

The Town of Kingsville has been informed that its open‑market bid to purchase the former Kingsville District High School (KDHS) property has not been accepted. Administration received notice from the School Board’s legal counsel on March 2, 2026. No additional details were provided. Council directed Administration on January 19, 2026, […]

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Spotlight On Business: Windsor Aerial Drone Photography

This week, the Kingsville Times shines a spotlight on Windsor Aerial Drone Photography, a locally owned media company capturing Windsor-Essex from an entirely new perspective. Founded by lifelong area resident Mike Chase, Windsor Aerial Drone Photography specializes in high-quality aerial imaging and visual storytelling across the county and throughout Southwestern […]

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Ontario and Nova Scotia Sign Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Agreement

Deal will remove barriers to free trade between provinces, supporting consumer choice and economic growth On March 2, 2026, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston signed a first-of-its-kind agreement to allow consumers to purchase alcohol directly from the other province’s local producers, including breweries, wineries and […]

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Leamington Advances Seacliff Drive West Roundabout Construction Project

The Municipality of Leamington is advising residents that work on the Seacliff Drive West Roundabout project will resume the week of March 2, 2026, with construction beginning on Clearwater Street. Clearwater Street is the new roadway connection being constructed from the roundabout to service the adjacent development. During this phase […]

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Storm Sewer Reconstruction Begins In March On LaSalle’s Front Road

The Front Road Storm Sewer Reconstruction project is scheduled to begin, Tuesday, March 3. The reconstruction area includes the section of Front Road from Boismier Avenue to Reaume Road. This work will include lane restrictions along Front Road beginning Monday, March 9. Major traffic delays are expected. Alternate routes should be considered, as […]

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Province Awards Contract For New Science Centre At Ontario Place

The Ontario government has unveiled the final design and awarded the contract to build and maintain the new Ontario Science Centre, a major milestone in the province’s plan to transform Ontario Place into a year-round, world-class, family-friendly destination. The new 400,000-square-foot facility will include a state-of-the-art building, integrated pod complex, new interactive exhibits and an improved and upgraded […]

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Ontario Marks Human Trafficking Awareness Day

On February 22, 2026, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Michael Parsa, Solicitor General Michael Kerzner, and Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria released the following statement to mark Human Trafficking Awareness Day: “Human trafficking is a horrific crime that targets our most vulnerable, violates victims’ most basic human rights […]

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Major Upgrade To Windsor’s Water System Starts In March

Windsor Utilities Commission (WUC) is advancing its infrastructure renewal program with Phase Three of the Central Corridor Feedermain (CCFM) project, extending from Milloy Street to the A.J. Brian Pumping Station. This phase delivers another major upgrade to Windsor’s water system. ENWIN Utilities, WUC’s operating partner, is collaborating closely with The […]

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Provincial Funding Backs UWindsor Research On Invasive Species

The Ontario government is investing over $235,000 through Collaborative Research Agreements to support seven innovative research projects across the province, bringing the government’s total investment in active research projects to more than $3 million. These projects will help protect wildlife, improve fisheries management and strengthen the forestry sector, as part […]

Business

Province, Diageo Strike Deal To Protect Jobs And Local Supply Chains

The Ontario government has reached an agreement with Diageo, the global spirits company that produces Crown Royal, which will protect Ontario workers, deliver new investments across the province and reinforce Ontario’s position as a leader in agri-food manufacturing, packaging and innovation. Following months of discussions with Diageo after concerns were […]

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Windsor Seeking Additional Members For Committee Of Adjustment

The City of Windsor is inviting qualified and community-minded residents to apply for two current vacancies on the Committee of Adjustment, an independent decision-making body that plays a vital role in shaping the city’s growth and development. The Committee of Adjustment is responsible for hearing applications; receiving public input; and […]

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Fire Code Violations In Leamington Lead To Fines For Local Rental Unit Manager

The Municipality of Leamington has obtained convictions resulting in fines totalling $1,920, plus court costs, against a local rental unit manager following a fire safety inspection of a residential housing unit. The inspection revealed multiple violations of the Ontario Fire Code related to the installation and maintenance of required smoke […]

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City Of Windsor Wins EDCO Award For Business Attraction And Retention

The City of Windsor has been awarded the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence in the Business Attraction & Retention – Urban category at the EDCO President’s Dinner during the 2026 Annual EDCO Conference. The EDCO Awards of Excellence celebrate the most impactful and innovative economic development initiatives across […]

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IJC Seeking Public Input On Great Lakes Water Quality

Starting today through Friday, April 3, 2026, the comment period is open for the public to share their perspectives on Great Lakes water quality with the International Joint Commission (IJC). The online platform GLperspectives.ijc.org offers options for registered users to submit written, audio, or video comments and includes details for the IJC’s listening session at the […]

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Fire Department Presents Emergency Tips for Severe Winter Weather

The Kingsville Fire Department Presents Emergency Preparedness Tips — Planning for Severe Winter Weather and Cold Climates The Kingsville Fire Department reminds residents that severe winter weather and cold climates can pose hazards to our health and safety. It can impact transportation routes and critical infrastructure, and cause injuries such […]

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Ontario Taking Action With Two More School Boards

Province stepping in to strengthen accountability and ensure public funding is supporting student success The Minister of Education is taking action at the Peel District School Board (PDSB) and the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) in response to serious concerns about infighting and long-term financial unsustainability that risk disrupting […]

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LaSalle Council Adopts Final Parks, Recreation And Culture Master Plan

The final version of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan was presented and adopted at the Regular Meeting of LaSalle Council on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This comprehensive plan outlines the community’s long‑term vision for parks, recreational amenities, cultural services, and public spaces, helping guide decision‑making for the next several years in the Town of LaSalle. The final […]

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Ontario Government Workers Earn, On Average, 7.9% More Than Private Sector

Government workers on average enjoy a higher wage premium and more generous benefits in Ontario than their private-sector counterparts, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “With the Ontario government projecting a deficit of over $13 billion this year, bringing government […]

Business

Invest WindsorEssex Supports $400M In Regional Investments In 2025

Invest WindsorEssex helped to support around $400 million in investments across the region in 2025. Chief Executive Officer Gordon Orr says the figure includes investment from local start-ups, expansions, and foreign direct investment in Windsor-Essex, which translated into 961 new jobs across the region. Orr says one of the major investments […]

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Leamington’s Seacliff Drive East To Be Closed For Reconstruction

As part of ongoing infrastructure improvements, the Municipality of Leamington is advancing the next phase of the Seacliff Drive East Reconstruction Project. During active construction, Seacliff Drive East will be closed to through traffic between Regatta Drive and Seneca Road, with work expected to begin in early February. The project […]

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LaSalle Announces Locations Of Warming Centres During Cold Warnings

Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s forecast, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health is extending the Cold Warning for Saturday, January 24, 2026. A Cold Warning is issued when the temperature reaches -15°C (5°F) without the wind chill for a day. During cold warning issued days, the […]

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Leamington Appoints New Director Of Strategic Initiatives And Municipal Design

The Municipality of Leamington is pleased to announce the appointment of Tammie Ryall as its new Director of Strategic Initiatives and Municipal Design, effective February 2, 2026. In this senior leadership role, Ryall will oversee Planning and Development Services, Organizational Excellence, and Communications and Corporate Identity, supporting the Municipality’s strategic […]

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County Asks Province to Help Make CR 22/ Manning Road Intersection Safer

Grade-separated interchange would relieve ‘most congested and perilous’ intersection on CR22 A delegation from the County of Essex on Monday morning in Toronto formally pitched to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation a plan to make one of the busiest intersections in Essex County safer and less congested. Warden Hilda MacDonald […]

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Seacliff Drive East Construction In Leamington To Start February 2026

The Municipality of Leamington is moving forward with the next phase of improvements to Seacliff Drive East. Construction is expected to begin in early February 2026 and will result in traffic interruptions, including lane restrictions, delays, and temporary road closures within the project area. The work will take place between […]

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Architect of County’s Award-winning Official Plan Addresses Conference

Joins expert panel at session on strategies for managing rural land The County of Essex’s award-winning Official Plan is in the spotlight again, this time at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto. Rebecca Belanger, the County’s Manager of Planning Services and chief architect of the widely lauded Official […]

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Windsor‑Essex Chamber Responds to Canada–China Trade Agreement

Windsor‑Essex Chamber Responds to Canada–China Trade Agreement, January 16, 2026 The Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce acknowledges the federal government’s new Canada–China trade agreement, which will allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market at a 6.1% tariff, while China reduces canola seed duties to roughly 15% and removes other […]

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Leamington Issues Clarification Regarding Lakeview Cemetery Plots

The Municipality of Leamington has become aware of misinformation circulating on social media regarding the sale of unused family plots at Lakeview Cemetery. This information is incorrect. The Municipality is not actively selling unused family plots. For clarity, a comprehensive review of Lakeview Cemetery was conducted in 1995 by the former Town of Leamington […]

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$3.7M For Critical Water Infrastructure Coming To Amherstburg

On Friday, MPP Anthony Leardi announced the Ontario government is investing up to $3,741,250 to rehabilitate water infrastructure in the Town of Amherstburg. The funding comes from the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS), which has increased by $700 million for a total of $875 […]

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LaSalle’s Building Permit Process Ensures Safety, Compliance And Timely Service

The Town of LaSalle is committed to maintaining safe, well-regulated construction and demolition activities across the municipality. Our Building Division diligently enforces the Ontario Building Code, municipal by-laws, and the Municipal Act to uphold public safety and responsible development. What You Need to Know Building Permits are required for all new construction, structural […]

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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 […]

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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 […]