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Operation Blizzard Results In Seizure Of Fentanyl, Other Narcotics

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays an important role in keeping fentanyl, its precursors and other dangerous drugs off our streets. Yesterday, the CBSA shared the results of Operation Blizzard. Launched as part of Canada’s Border Plan, Operation Blizzard was a month-long (February 12 to March 13), cross-country surge operation to intercept fentanyl […]

Town & County News

Kingsville Fire Department Reminds Residents that Every Second Counts

Kingsville Fire Department has joined the first-ever provincewide campaign to tackle 9-1-1 misuse, an issue that continues to strain emergency services. The Emergency Services Steering Committee (ESSC) has launched the “When Every Second Counts” campaign aimed at reducing non-emergency 9-1-1 calls and educating the public on proper use of 9-1-1. “9-1-1 is for […]

Town & County News

Kingsville Raises Flag for National AccessAbility Week

The Town of Kingsville was happy to recognize National AccessAbility Week with an official flag-raising on Monday, May 26, 2025. “National AccessAbility Week presents us with an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities,” said Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers. “It’s also a time to highlight […]

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University Of Windsor And Kingsville Announce Strategic Partnership

A new partnership between the University of Windsor and the Town of Kingsville is set to spark innovation, drive community-focused research, and open doors for students to gain hands-on experience tackling real-world challenges in agriculture, sustainability, automobility, and economic development. Signed yesterday at Lakeside Park, the five-year Memorandum of Understanding […]

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Kingsville Reminds Residents to Apply For Their Free Burn Permit Online

The Town of Kingsville makes it convenient to apply for Burn Permit with its online portal at kingsville.burnpermits.com. All open-air fires require an approved permit under the Town’s BY-LAW 57-2019. Property owners can create an account to access the online application form. Once the application process is complete, they will receive a […]

Business

Trump Policies Stall Honda EV Investment, Threaten Canadian Auto Jobs

Honda’s decision to stall a $15 billion electric vehicle supply chain in Ontario is the latest blow to Canadian autoworkers, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating attacks on the EV sector and cross-border auto trade continue to put Canadian jobs at risk. “Trump’s rollback of EV policies and his punishing tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles are killing jobs […]

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Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Raises Record-Breaking $22.6 Million

Tim Hortons is proud to announce that a record-breaking $22.6 million was raised through the sales of Smile Cookies this year, supporting over 600 charities and community groups across Canada and in the United States. “We’re so grateful for the outpouring of support for this year’s Smile Cookie campaign from Tims guests across Canada. Thanks to your incredible generosity […]

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Public Test Of ‘Alert Ready’ To Take Place On May 7

A test of Alert Ready, Canada’s National Public Alerting System, will take place on Wednesday, May 7 across most provinces and territories. Canadians in participating provinces and territories will receive one test message from their respective provincial or territorial emergency management organization over television, radio and compatible wireless devices at the times indicated below. The […]

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Red Dress Day: A National Day of Awareness on May 5

May 5 is the National Day of awareness and remembrance for the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S), also known as “Red Dress Day,” coined by Métis artist Jaime Black as “an aesthetic response to this critical national issue.” The ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous […]

Town & County News

Council Brief from April 28, 2025 Meeting

At its April 28, 2025 meeting, Council: Directed Administration to prepare a report regarding the Municipal Accommodation Tax Approved the Essex County O.P.P. Detachment Board – South’s 2025 Budget, and approved remuneration for Kingsville appointed members and Provincially appointed members Authorized Administration to develop and implement a Temporary Patio Policy […]

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Windsor-Essex Region to Host Prestigious OCC Annual Meeting

This weekend, the Windsor Essex, Leamington-District, and Amherstburg Chambers of Commerce proudly host the 113th Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), following a successful joint bid to bring the event to the region. Nearly 150 delegates from across Ontario’s Chamber Network will gather in Windsor-Essex as […]

Town & County News

Development Charges Background Study Released and Public Meetings Planned

The County of Essex has released a Development Charges Background Study and is planning public information sessions as it continues exploring the feasibility of implementing development charges to help pay for growth-related services. The study assesses the growth-related costs of County-wide services including library, land ambulance, long-term care, roads and waste diversion. […]

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Have Your Say on Kingsville’s Settlement Area Boundary Review

The Town of Kingsville has initiated a Settlement Area Boundary review to determine the future of residential and employment growth in our community. This review builds on the County of Essex’s comprehensive Land Needs Assessment. Visit the Settlement Area Boundary Review project on our citizen engagement portal, HaveYourSayKingsville.ca to recommend land for consideration, […]

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Leamington Announces Holiday Hours For Easter Weekend

The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, and Monday, April 21, 2025, in observance of the Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/ReportAnIssue. Please note the following municipal service level adjustments because of the holiday: Nature […]

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Garbage Pickup Will Be Earlier This Week

For those whose Garbage Day is normally on Friday, this week’s pickup will be on Thursday, April 17.  This change is due to the Easter weekend. Residents can contact GFL Environmental for service inquiries, issues, bins, carts or for new builds/homeowners via 1-844-415-4351 or WeRecycling@gflenv.com. Image: Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority

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AI Will Likely Create More Opportunities For Workers

Despite fears about mass unemployment, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), like past major technological innovations, will transform economies, raise living standards, and likely contribute to net job creation, finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Like the printing press, […]

Ontario News

CEC Issues Statement On Part-Time Academic Union Certification

The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB), on April 14, 2025, officially confirmed and approved the establishment of a union for part-time and sessional professors, instructors, counsellors and librarians at all 24 Ontario public colleges, to be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). “We respect the important contributions […]

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Ontario Proposes Expanding Strong Mayor Powers to 169 More Municipalities

Expansion will help municipalities deliver on provincial priorities like building homes and infrastructure Ontario is proposing to expand strong mayor powers to the heads of council in 169 additional municipalities effective May 1, 2025 to help deliver on provincial priorities, such as building more homes, transit and other infrastructure across Ontario. This […]

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New Nursing Registration Requirements to Take Effect

Significant changes to the registration requirements for nursing applicants in Ontario are now in effect. These changes are a major part of CNO’s efforts to modernize the process for assessing and registering nursing applicants in Ontario. They enhance CNO’s registration process for internationally educated applicants and support a smoother transition […]