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 […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Council: Approved Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) No.358, to rezone the properties of 20, 24, 26, and 28 Foster Avenue from Commercial to a site-specific Commercial General Zone to permit the development of a 3-storey commercial building and a 5-storey residential […]
Indigenous Veterans Day Saturday, November 8, 2025 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Caldwell First Nation will be holding an Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony in Point Pelee National Park on November 8, 2025 starting at 10:30 am. This is a time to acknowledge, remember and honour Indigenous veterans. Everyone is welcome. The meeting […]
A memory treasure hunt will have grands and kids (ages 5 to 95) working together to uncover clues to discover the Jewel of the Journey. Grands and Kids is a program at the new Gosfield Communications Community Centre in Cottam (124 Fox Street) that connects youth and older adults in […]
$10 million investment will help two Lake Erie fisheries stay competitive and sustain local jobs The Ontario government is investing over $10 million to upgrade two fisheries management facilities in Wheatley and Port Dover, which will help boost recreational and commercial fishing along Lake Erie. To support the government’s plan […]
County Road 11 will be closed from County Road 10 and County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks beginning the week of August 5th for bridge rehabilitation work. County Road 8 will be closed between County Road 37 and County Road 1 for a culvert replacement, beginning September 29 for approximately eight […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, November 3, 2025 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Show your holiday spirit and bring your float ideas to the Fantasy of Lights Parade presented by SK Cornerstone happening on November 15, 2025! Join a marching band, decorate your truck, choreograph a dance. Let’s see how creative you can get. All are welcome! If you’re a community group, business, musician family, […]
The Study The County of Essex is conducting a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) study to identify a long-term transportation vision and strategy to achieve the County’s objectives for safe, efficient movement of people and goods, and to address current needs and anticipated growth in the County to 2051. The Transportation […]
Pumpkin Parade, a Halloween tradition in Kingsville, is returning to Lakeside Park November 1, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Every year after Halloween, the community is encouraged to donate their pumpkin creations and are invited to walk the lighted trail to see them all. After, pumpkins are donated […]
Residential leaf collection begins November 3, 2025, and will end December 2, 2025. Leamington residents who live in the urban sector may either: 1. Bag fallen leaves for pick-up on your regular yard waste collection date. (Residents must place their leaves in an acceptable yard waste container – plastic bags […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Council will: Hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider the following matters: Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) No. 358, to rezone the properties of 20, 24, 26, and 28 Foster Avenue from Commercial to a site-specific Commercial General […]
Government helping more people age safely with historic investments in innovative home care services As part of its plan to protect Ontario and strengthen public services through the upcoming Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario government is investing $1.1 billion over three years to extend home care services and the Hospital to […]
The Municipality of Leamington is installing two commemorative crosswalks at the intersection of Mill Street East and Princess Street, converging at the path leading to the Leamington Cenotaph located in Dieppe Park. The crosswalks, one running east to west and the other north to south, will feature red and white […]
Construction and road closure updates for the County of Essex, October 24, 2025 County Road 11 will be closed from County Road 10 and County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks beginning the week of August 5th for bridge rehabilitation work. County Road 8 will be closed between County Road 37 and […]
Enbridge Gas Fueling Futures grant used for life-saving devices Thanks to a generous $30,000 grant from Enbridge Gas, each municipality in the County of Essex, plus the City of Windsor and Township of Pelee, is in the process of having a life-saving Automated External Defibrillator made permanently available outdoors – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
At its October 20, 2025 meeting, Council: Received a presentation regarding the major recommendations and strategic direction of the 2025 Fire Master Plan Adopted the Engineer’s Report prepared by Peralta Engineering pursuant to Section 78 of the Drainage Act and dated January 24, 2025, on the Orton Sideroad Drain for […]
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, […]
The Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA) is aware of recent reports regarding changes in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) procedures for Canadian travellers entering the United States by land. Despite recent claims from U.S. authorities that fingerprinting and photographing Canadian travellers, staying in the U.S. for 30 days or more, […]
As owners of a Licensed Short-Term Rental Unit (STRU) approach the completion of their initial three-year (3) licensing term, they are required to renew their licence to continue operating their STRU. The STRU licence renewal process is part of the Town of Essex’s implemented system of zoning regulations and licensing […]
Today Health Canada issued the following statement: The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has significantly improved affordability and access to dental care for millions of Canadians across the country. We are committed to ensuring that publicly funded programs such as the CDCP are administered with integrity, in accordance with the […]
General Motors’ announcement that production of the BrightDrop electric delivery van will cease at the CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario is the latest casualty of the Trump administration’s dangerous and destabilizing auto policies. “The reality is that CAMI was hit from both directions by Trump as he aggressively acted to […]
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 […]
We’re looking for feedback about your experience at Kingsville Migration Festival from October 16 to October 19, 2025. Let us know by filling out a short survey and share your photos from the event with us at HaveYourSayKingsville.ca.
On Friday, October 17, local MPP Andrew Dowie met with the team at the Windsor Light Music Theatre (WLMT) to announce a $146,600 Capital grant they received from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky was also in attendance to celebrate the OTF grant, which […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The annual Migration Festival Parade stepped off right on time at 10 a.m. Saturday morning under clear blue skies and ideal autumn weather. The parade route along Main Street East was lined with eager spectators, families and friends who came out early to secure the best views. Lots of colourful […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, October 20, 2025 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]
Warden Praises Municipal Staff Ahead of Local Government Week Warden Hilda MacDonald opened Wednesday’s meeting by praising municipal workers ahead of next week’s Local Government Week, calling them “the heart and soul” of the County of Essex and its local municipalities. “Municipal government is the level of government closest to […]
Essex company Unconquered Wine Tours has signed a deal with Hapag-Lloyd to provide Lloyd’s luxury Great Lakes cruise ship fleet with premier wine tours. This is an exclusive service for passengers while the ships are alongside the port of Windsor, Ontario. The deal requires Hapag-Lloyd to shuttle three separate wine […]
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 […]
As the union representing Canada Post workers has shifted its strike action to rotating stoppages, the Town of Kingsville has opted to mail out the Gosfield South area water bills. Residents should understand that while mail is moving again, the delivery schedule remains unpredictable, and delays and backlogs are expected. […]
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 […]
Unifor’s concerns on the security of Canadian auto jobs were driven home yesterday as Stellantis announced plans to invest $13 billion to expand production in the United States market, including the shift of Jeep production slated for the Brampton Assembly Plant to an Illinois plant. “Canadian auto jobs are being […]
The parade will start at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 18, 2025 and is expected to last until 11:00 AM. The route starts on Wigle Avenue and travels down Main Street and turns down Division Street South ending at Lakeside Park. Spectators are encouraged to plan ahead. Access to roads […]
The Town of Kingsville intends to control Phragmites along all rural roads in the municipality. This work was originally meant to commence August 28, 2025, weather permitting to September 29, 2025, but due to unforeseen delays, spraying will now take place between October 15, 2025 and October 31, 2025. Spraying […]
Recycling will be picked up a day later this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. That means you should put your red and blue boxes out on Wednesday night, October 15th for Thursday morning, or have it out by 6 a.m. on Thursday, October 16th. Residents can contact GFL directly […]
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 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. […]
Customers should expect delays as CUPW moves to rotating strikes Canada Post will welcome back employees represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) on Saturday, October 11 as the union moves from a full, national strike to rotating strikes. Plans are now under way to ensure a safe […]
Construction and road closure updates for the County of Essex, October 10, 2025 County Road 11 will be closed from County Road 10 to County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks beginning the week of August 5th for bridge rehabilitation work. County Road 8 will be closed between County Road 37 and […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, , which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with By-Law […]
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 […]
The Town of Kingsville would like to inform residents about a temporary sidewalk closure necessary for the façade renovation at the former Ernie’s TV site located at 29 Main Street East. The sidewalk was closed on October 9th and will be completely closed on October 10th, after which there will […]
The new Community Safety & Policing Act (the Act) came into effect on April 1, 2024, changing the nature and composition of Police Service Boards (PSB) by reconstituting them as Detachment Boards corresponding to OPP Detachments. For the Essex County Detachment, there are now two boards, with the North Board representing the […]
At its September 15, 2025 Regular Council Meeting, Council for the Town of Essex declared the following property as surplus land in accordance with By-Law 855 (Policies and Procedures for the Sale and Disposition of Surplus Lands): Legal Description: 36 Queen Street (PT LT 36 PL 180 Colchester as in […]
The Town of Kingsville is excited to celebrate the official grand opening of its Sensory Pad at Lakeside Park this Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. “When we upgraded our playground equipment last year, we were left with open space where the old swing set used […]
Grands and Kids is a special program designed to offer connections and memories between youth and older adults. Spending time sharing, laughing, creating, playing, and more. Residents can expect to embark on a thrilling quest, create a cherished keepsake, and celebrate epic bonding at the new Gosfield Communications Community Centre in […]
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. […]
The Town of Essex invites residents to attend the Harrow Fairground Master Plan Open House to review and provide feedback the proposed concept plans for the Harrow Fairgrounds. The Open House will take place on Thursday, October 30 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Harrow Arena located at […]
At its October 6, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved the realignment of the Communities in Bloom Committee to reflect the principles and direction of Bee City Canada and directed Administration to amend the Terms of Reference of the Committee to reflect the change and to rename the Committee to “Pollinate Kingsville.” […]
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 […]
‘One Land, One Climate, One Future, Together’ sweeps top honours It’s official! The County of Essex’s Official Plan is the best in Ontario. It has won another prestigious award, this time as the Ontario municipal Project of the Year for 2025. The honour was bestowed by the Ontario Professional Planners […]
Due to the ongoing postal strike, residents are encouraged to sign up for paperless billing and have their water/wastewater bills emailed directly to them. Please note you will need your utility account number to register. Sign up today. If you have an outstanding balance, call us at 519-733-2305 to get your […]
Join Essex Fire & Rescue to celebrate Fire Prevention Week with an open house at all 3 stations! In support of Fire Prevention Week, this free event is a great opportunity for residents to meet our local firefighters, explore fire trucks and equipment, and learn about fire safety! The event […]
Eligible frontline operations employees across Canada will benefit from increased hourly wages, guaranteed raises, and paid career development opportunities. New Employee Prime Benefit gives frontline employees access to full suite of Prime services at no extra cost. Amazon is ramping up for the holidays by announcing plans to hire more than […]
Applications now open for new round of Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program The Ontario government is investing $6 million to launch the annual intake for funding applications under the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program (ICCGP). As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the program supports Indigenous communities and organizations […]
Please be advised that the driveway to the Ridgeview Park parking lot will be closed beginning Monday, October 6, 2025, to facilitate a repair and additional asphalt work. Visitors can still access the park and Gosfield Communications Community Centre, but they must park on the road and walk across the […]
Construction and road closure updates for the County of Essex, October 3, 2025. County Road 11 will be closed from County Road 10 to County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks beginning the week of August 5th for bridge rehabilitation work. County Road 8 will be closed between County Road 37 and […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, October 6, 2025 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]
Fire Prevention Week is October 5 – 11, 2025. This year’s campaign is focused on how to safely buy, charge and recycle lithium-ion batteries to prevent hazards like overheating, fires and explosions. “Charge into Fire Safety” by educating yourself on proper practices. Make sure you buy batteries with a safety […]
Warden Highlights Roundabout Opening, Award-Winning Official Plan Warden Hilda MacDonald highlighted in her opening remarks at Wednesday’s Council meeting the opening of a double-lane roundabout earlier in the day at the intersection of County Road 42 and County Road 19 straddling the communities of Lakeshore and Tecumseh. “This double-lane roundabout, […]
Leamington Raceway is thrilled to welcome fans for one of its most popular events of the season—the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races—taking place this Sunday, October 5th. Post time is 1:00 p.m. for the horse races, and admission and parking are free, making it a perfect afternoon of family-friendly entertainment. The crowd-favourite Wiener Dog Races will […]
Councillor Kim Verbeek is inviting 16 residents of the Town of Essex to take part in a CPR training course – free of charge. The program is being offered to teach residents how to be prepared in case of an emergency. CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a skill that anybody […]
The Municipality of Leamington advises that due to ongoing strike action at the St. Clair College campus, LTW (Leamington to Windsor) Transit buses, operated by Transit Windsor, will not be entering St. Clair College property until further notice. There are two temporary stop locations: Southbound LTW 42: Board at Cabana at […]
Harrow and Colchester recently experienced significant rainfall, resulting in a flash flood in some areas. The Town of Essex would like to reassure residents that during this event, all municipal infrastructure—including stormwater systems and pump stations—operated as intended. Town staff and contractors worked diligently throughout the storm to monitor and […]
Dr. Jane Goodall, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, was a remarkable example of courage and conviction, working tirelessly throughout her life to raise awareness about threats to wildlife, promote conservation, and inspire a more harmonious, sustainable relationship between people, animals and the natural world. With […]
Construction of the new roundabout at County Road 42 and County Road 19 (Manning Road) on the border of Tecumseh and Lakeshore has been completed – on schedule and under budget. It is the second two-lane roundabout constructed by the County along County Road 42 since last September and central […]
This article has been updated. The street name was previously reported as Greenhill and has been corrected to Greenwood. As part of the Town’s Sidewalk Replacement Program, Kingsville is reconstructing and widening sidewalks on the east side of Division Street South from Pearl Street to the Royal Canadian Legion and […]
Please be advised that the parking lot at 18 Pearl Street will be closed this Thursday, October 2, 2025, for line painting, weather permitting. The lot needs to be clear for this work to be successful. The Town encourages residents to park nearby in one of our other free municipal lots. […]
Survivors Circle of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation selected the Bentwood Box as the subject for this year’s stamps In commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 29, 2025, Canada Post released new stamps featuring the Bentwood Box as a tribute to Survivors and […]
Kingsville and the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary Announce the Annual 56th Migration Festival The Town of Kingsville and the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary will be hosting events together as part of the 56th annual Migration Festival taking place Thursday, October 16, to Sunday, October 19. Migration Festival is a celebration of […]
On September 29, 2025, Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, and Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, issued the following statement on the development of new resources for teachers and students on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: “Tomorrow, schools across the province will reflect […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Council: Held a Court of Revision under the Drainage Act and confirmed the Schedule of Assessment in the Engineer’s report for a new access bridge over the South Dales Drain – 9th Concession Branch. Council confirmed the Schedule of Assessment […]
Please be advised that milling and asphalt work is scheduled to begin on Road 2 West starting Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Road 2 West will be closed between Division and McCain to accommodate this work. Please follow the posted detours to navigate around the worksite or avoid the area entirely. This […]
Increase to $17.60 an hour will take effect October 1 The Ontario government is raising the minimum wage from $17.20 to $17.60 an hour, effective October 1, which will support over 800,000 workers. This annualized wage increase of 2.4 per cent is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) and delivers […]
All branches of the Essex County Library will be closed for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30th. Phone: (519) 776-5241 Website: Essex County Library Facebook: Essex County Library Twitter: Essex County Library ~ Image: Government of Canada
County Road 27 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 46 for bridge rehabilitation work, beginning July 14, 2025 for approximately 15 weeks. Please use caution and follow the posted detour. County Road 11 will be closed from County Road 10 to County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with […]
Province also introducing new fund to proactively support road and school zone safety without raising costs for drivers The Ontario government intends to introduce legislation next month that will ban the use of municipal automated speed enforcement cameras across the province, ensuring they are no longer used as a form […]
Postal system will shut down during national strike; mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has launched a national strike following today’s government announcement on Canada Post’s transformation. The Corporation is disappointed that the union chose to escalate their strike activity, which […]
Canada Post is on the brink of financial collapse, losing nearly $10 million every day, according to a statement today from Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement. Since 2018, the Crown corporation has posted over $5 billion in losses. It lost $1 billion in 2024 and […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 recognizes the tragic legacy of residential schools, the missing children, the families left behind and the Survivors of these institutions. The first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was held in 2021. The day coincides with Orange Shirt Day, which was first […]
Agreement will leverage the province’s nuclear advantage to support fusion energy innovation On September 22, 2025, at the International Tritium Conference, Minister Lecce announced that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Ontario to work toward […]
The Municipality of Leamington is preparing to move ahead with the final phase of demolition at the former Leamington District Secondary School, located at 125 Talbot Street West. Work will begin in early fall 2025, carried out by a contractor on behalf of the Municipality. This phase will begin with […]
Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative that raises awareness of residential schools’ individual, family and community inter-generational impacts while promoting the truth that Every Child Matters. The first observance of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was September 30, 2021, following the identification of unmarked burials at former Indian Residential […]
Kevin Soulliere, Dylan Montague rush in, awaken young woman in basement as smoke billows from burning home Kevin Soulliere and Dylan Montague did not wake up last Monday figuring they would be hailed as heroes by nightfall on social media. Selfless community heroes never do. But heroes, indeed, is what […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Council will: Hold a Court of Revision for the following Drainage matters: New access bridge over the South Dales Drain – 9th Concession Branch for parcel identified by Roll Number 770-01600. Two (2) new access bridges over the 10th Concession […]