News

Business

Dairy Freez, The Grove, Others Win At ‘Best of Windsor Essex’ Awards

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island has announced the winners of the 10th Annual Best of Windsor Essex Awards as voted at bestofwindsoressex.ca. Now in its 10th year, the Best Of Windsor Essex Award have honoured over 525 local businesses, attractions and events since its inception. “We are excited to be able to announce the winners of […]

Canadian News

Fruit and Vegetable Growers Brace For Tariffs, Seek Government Support

Over three days last month, Canada’s greenhouse vegetable growers got a preview of what sweeping US tariffs would do to their industry, and they saw that the impact could be devastating. Canada’s fruit and vegetable growers have long-known about the inadequacies in current safety net programs. In recent years, extreme weather events and […]

Canadian News

Canada Post Pays Tribute To The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney

New stamp continues the long-standing tradition of recognizing the accomplishments of former prime ministers Canada Post has unveiled a new stamp in recognition of Canada’s 18th prime minister, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney (1939-2024). Born in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Mulroney is considered one of Canada’s most consequential prime ministers. This latest stamp […]

Town & County News

Leamington Road Reconstruction, Sewer Work Begins In April

Contractors working on behalf of the Municipality of Leamington will be undertaking a sewer separation and road reconstruction project on multiple streets as part of ongoing infrastructure improvements. Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2025 and is expected to be completed by November 2025, weather permitting. The affected roads […]

Town & County News

Leamington Seeks Nominations For Annual Mayor’s Recognition Awards

The Municipality of Leamington is inviting community members to nominate outstanding individuals, groups, and organizations for the fourth annual Mayor’s Recognition Awards—a program that honours those who have made significant contributions to the community. The Mayor’s Recognition Awards celebrate excellence in various aspects of community life, from athletics and innovation […]

Canadian News

Ontario Search And Rescue Stations Open For 2025 Boating Season

The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations across the Great Lakes will open on the following dates: March 21: Amherstburg, Kingston, Port Dover, Port Weller March 28: Cobourg April 4: Goderich, Meaford, Tobermory April 11: Thunder Bay Waterways remain very cold at this time of year and take much longer to warm up when compared to […]

Town & County News

Public Information Meeting: Review of Areas Available for Development

Kingsville has initiated a review of the areas available for development (residential, commercial, industrial) to look at the adjustment and reallocation of lands within Kingsville, Cottam and Ruthven, which are identified in the 2024 County Official Plan for land use. Why are we doing this? Under the Planning Act, municipalities must maintain lands to […]

Canadian News

Affordable Housing Innovation Fund Now Accepting Applications

On March 6, 2025, the Government of Canada announced the re-opening of the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund (AHIF) portal. Proponents are encouraged to submit proposals that address barriers to innovative homebuilding. Priority will be given to applications using modular and prefabricated building to help address homelessness that can be scaled and replicated. These solutions should […]

Canadian News

Chrétien’s Historic 1995 Federal Budget Offers Lessons For Today

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Chrétien Liberal government’s 1995 federal budget—one of the most important budgets in Canadian history—which contains key lessons for today’s federal and provincial policymakers, finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “To improve […]

Editorial Town & County News

Why The Kingsville Times Is Leaving Twitter and Joining Bluesky

For years, Twitter, now called X, has been a key platform for news organizations, offering a place for real-time updates, breaking news, and direct engagement with readers. However, X has undergone significant changes in recent years contributing to increased misinformation and resulting in an environment where news organizations struggle to […]

Town & County News

Leamington Council Considers – February 25, 2025

At the Leamington Council meeting of February 25, 2025, Council will: Receive a plaque presented by the Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent acknowledging the Municipality of Leamington’s assistance with providing water resources to Wheatley and Tilbury following the fire at the Wheatley Water Treatment Plant. Consider holding […]

Business

Canadian Innovation Helps More Growers Produce Local Strawberries

With locally-grown produce becoming a top priority, a new Canadian-made strawberry growing system is helping more growers meet the demand. The A.M.A. Strawberry Growing System is a professional-grade gutter system built for small-scale production. Developed in partnership between A.M.A. Horticulture Inc. and Growtec, it is a first-of-its-kind solution for growers […]

Town & County News

February 15, 2025 — Declaration of Significant Weather Event

The Town of Kingsville has declared a Significant Weather Event concerning existing or potential hazardous weather conditions until further notice. This means: Drivers and pedestrians should use an appropriate level of caution when traveling during this event and avoid unnecessary travel if possible. Crews continue to work diligently to ensure […]

Town & County News

Leamington Announces Municipal Services Available On Family Day 2025

Please note the following municipal service level adjustments on Family Day, Monday, February 17, 2025: Leamington Municipal Building The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Family 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 […]

Business

Chamber of Commerce and Invest WindsorEssex Launch Windsor-Essex ETTF

The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce and Invest WindsorEssex are announcing the establishment of the Windsor-Essex Economic Trade Task Force (Windsor-Essex ETTF). This initiative brings together local businesses, leaders, and community stakeholders to serve as a unified voice for economic development and trade in the Windsor-Essex region. In light of […]

Town & County News

Report: Rising Income Inequality, Housing Crisis In Windsor-Essex

With a provincial election under way, a newly released report, Income Inequality and the Housing Crisis in Windsor-Essex County, reveals alarming trends in income disparity and housing affordability in the region. The report, a collaboration between five community organizations, underscores the urgent need for policy interventions to address rising economic […]

Canadian News

Feds Should Cut Personal Income Taxes 25%, Balance Budget Like BC

Policymakers in Ottawa should consider replicating the British Columbia government’s successful fiscal reforms from 2001 to improve the economic and fiscal outlook for Canada, finds a new study published February 4, 2025, by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “The blueprint for economic growth is simple—lower […]

Town & County News

Gordie Howe International Bridge Helps Southwest Detroit Community

106 Residents Receive Home Repairs Through Delray Home Improvement Program The Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan brought comfort and safety to Southwest Detroit through the Delray Home Improvement Program, with free home repairs provided to 106 residences. The four-year program offered residences near the US Port of Entry […]

Canadian News

President Trump Pauses Tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump has paused in his plan to put tariffs on Canada. He has agreed to delay instituting any tariffs for at least 30 days after discussions with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday. Canada’s counter-tariffs on the U.S. have been cancelled. Trudeau informed Trump that Canada will […]