With a variety of recent and upcoming achievements on the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) and Bridging North America (BNA) look to celebrate with residents and thank them for their support and patience over the last five years of construction by hosting two community appreciation breakfasts. […]
Please note the following municipal service level adjustments on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9, 2023: Leamington Municipal Building The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/reportanissue. Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre The Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre will […]
The Federal and Provincial Governments are celebrating the opening of a 145-unit affordable housing project by the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation (WECHC), in Windsor. Meadowbrook Place, located at 3100 Meadowbrook Lane, is Ontario’s largest “passive house” multi-residential building and features 145 units of much needed housing for those of all income levels […]
The Municipality of Leamington will see a total of 30 new benches installed at LT-Go transit stops across the community this summer through a partnership between the Municipality and Creative Outdoor. The accessible, all-weather benches are suitable for various types of weather and offer a comfortable and attractive seating option […]
Tickets for the Erie Shores 50/50 Are On Sale The Erie Shores HealthCare Auxiliary is launching a new online 50/50 lottery, with proceeds going towards purchasing new hospital equipment. Tickets for the inaugural lottery go on sale October 24th at https://erieshores5050.ca, with ticket packages starting at just $10. “The Erie Shores […]
Earlier this month, Maryvale opened a satellite office in Leamington at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Center (NFFRC). The office, known as the Abraham Orthodontics Youth Room, will enable youth from Leamington, ages 13 to 18, to access much-needed mental health services in their home community. This new satellite office […]
Brady’s Drug Store is paying tribute to local species of concern by turning a tree stump into an artful reminder that we can all contribute to protecting creatures and plants in Essex County. “We wanted to create a reminder of the impacts of climate change and development on our local […]
Kingsville residents are going to be busy on Saturday, December 11th! The Toys 4 Tots “Fill a Fire Truck” event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Red Apple at 33 Division Street North. Santa will make an appearance from 10 a.m. to noon. If you have toys […]
Province stands behind community in aftermath of devastating explosion TORONTO – The Ontario government is taking further action to support the community of Wheatley by providing an additional $3.8 million in funding. The funding will help evacuated residents with immediate needs such as housing and food, and ensure the municipality […]
Province stands behind community with funding to help local businesses resume operations TORONTO – The Ontario government is taking further action by providing the town of Wheatley with up to $2 million in funding following a devastating gas leak explosion in the community. The funding will help directly impacted eligible […]
More than a dozen Paramedics from as far away as York Region cycled 100 kms across Essex County Saturday in honour of their fallen colleagues and to raise money for a national memorial commemorating those who have died in the line of duty. They spent more than four hours in […]
Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services paramedics will take a 100-kilometre bike ride across Essex County on Saturday to honour a fallen colleague and raise money for a national memorial. “Although September 11 is a day that no first responder shall forget, this year we are commemorating it by riding in honour […]
On May 20, 2021, the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the 30th anniversary of the Business Excellence Awards (BEA). These highly competitive awards recognize the achievements and successful contributions of business leaders and organizations across the Windsor-Essex County region. This year, Dr. Maxwell Abraham received some great news when […]
The Union Water Supply System (UWSS) would like to remind all consumers of water that watering restrictions are in place each year starting May 1st and running through September 30th. A reliable water supply helps ensure potable water reserves, adequate water pressure and fire protection. Each year, the warmer weather […]