Dear Editor: Earlier this week I decided to fill out the Kingsville Short Term Rental (STR) Survey. I went to Kingsville’s (Have Your Say) and after the lengthy sign-in procedure arrived at the Survey. A quick read of the article revealed 11 questions and a comment box at the end. […]
From time to time we reach out to our friends in the media to thank them for helping us observe our long-standing tradition of anonymity for members of Alcoholics Anonymous. First, we’d like to express our thanks. From the beginning of A.A., more than 85 years ago, we’ve recognized that […]
Like many communities across this country, Kingsville is dealing with an acute shortage of affordable housing available for sale or long term rental which has been brought about, in part, by the proliferation of short term rentals “STR’s” (usually defined as properties renting for a period of 28 or 29 […]
Of the 7 municipalities in Essex County, 4 have a bylaw to regulate the short term rental (STR) market – Amherstburg, Lakeshore, Essex and Windsor. Kingsville, Leamington and LaSalle have no bylaw. Leamington recognized STRs as an issue in 2020, but have yet to act. Same with LaSalle. The number […]
If you’ve paying attention to Canadian news recently, you will have noticed many articles about the short-term rental (STR) market. These articles range from local complaints about various disturbances stemming from large all-night parties, to more serious national issues affecting the supply of available housing for Canadians, whether its for […]
The Third Year Begins! Here I go for a third winter of Cold Water Swimming. I can’t stress enough how great this activity is. I feel 20 years younger and at 78 that’s a very good thing! There is evidence that Cold Water Swimming is catching on and that’s just fantastic […]
I want to express my heartfelt thank you to all my family, friends, neighbours/followers and my Kingsville community that sent so much love and support to me on my recent trip to Nashville! I received so much encouragement and positive messages at all stages along the journey. Thank you!!! This […]
On Sunday, August 13th around 6pm, there was a two-car collision at the intersection of Road 3 West and McCain Side Road, Kingsville. I was nearly home when my Hyundai was struck sending my SUV flipping into the air, landing in a distant twenty-foot ditch upside down. Broken glass everywhere, […]
Raised as a Christian, one of nine kids, my parents wanted us to speak English in the house, stating that if we know English, we can go anywhere in the world. They wanted us to get the best education, so they sent us to the best schools in Pakistan, the […]
Dear supporters of my 2023 Terry Fox Run campaign, Happy Terry Fox Run Day! I am so pleased to announce that, thanks to your generous gifts, I was able to once again exceed my fundraising goal for cancer research! As you will recall, I had set a target of $1,200. […]