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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 […]

Cycling

Windsor To Host 2025 Ontario Bike Summit May 27 – 30

Canada’s Largest Cycling Conference Will Showcase Cycling and Active Transportation Progress and Opportunities in Windsor & Essex County The Share the Road Cycling Coalition (The Coalition), Ontario’s cycling advocacy and policy organization, welcomed the news that the City of Windsor will host Canada’s largest cycling and active transportation conference, the 2025 […]

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 […]

Books

49th Shelf: Who By Water

Who by Water by (author) Greg Rhyno After barely surviving her last case, Dame Polara has traded in the life of a part-time private eye for one of a single working mom. But when the police name her a suspect in her ex-husband’s mysterious drowning, Dame has no choice but to […]

Organizations

Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet February 13

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, February 13 at 6:00 pm.  Agenda items include: ERCA 2025 Budget Approval and Municipal Cost Apportionment Recommended Changes to Holiday Beach Conservation Area Cottage Rental […]

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 […]

Health

ESHC Named One Of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers 

Erie Shores HealthCare has been recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers for 2025, a prestigious designation that celebrates organizations leading the way in workplace excellence. Part of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers program, this regional award is presented by Mediacorp Canada Inc. and acknowledges workplaces that set industry benchmarks for […]

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 […]

Health

Ontario Election: Nurses Demand Action On Public Health Care Issues

  Nurses are calling on Ontarians to place health and the underlying determinants of ill health at the top of the political agenda during the provincial election campaign. The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) is releasing a bold platform with urgent recommendations to address the province’s nursing crisis, strengthen public health care, and […]

Books

49th Shelf: Born

Born by (author) Heather Birrell What happens when an English teacher goes into labour during a Toronto high school lockdown? High school English teacher Elise loves teaching Shakespeare. She is also very pregnant. She’s trapped in a classroom with her Grade 12 students during a lockdown. Anthony, the cause of the […]

Health

$100,000 Raised During ESHF’s One Week, One Million Initiative

Erie Shores Health Foundation’s One Week, One Million initiative officially closed on Tuesday, February 4th , 2025. The initiative, with funds dedicated to Erie Shores HealthCare’s MRI Suite, saw an outpouring of support from individuals and organizations in the community, together raising a total of $100,000 toward the project. “We […]

Health

Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Board of Health Meeting February 6

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be holding a Board of Health meeting. Date:             Thursday, February 6, 2025 Time:             3:00 p.m. Location:      Windsor-Essex County Health Unit  1005 Ouellette Avenue Boardroom 1A Windsor, ON N9A 4J8 The agenda is available on the Health Unit website. The next Board […]

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 […]

Town & County News

Leamington Issues Final Call for Summer And Seasonal Job Applications

Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for a 2025 student or seasonal position with the Municipality of Leamington! The following positions are available: Student Positions: Civil Engineering Student Day Camp Counsellor Marina Dock Hand Parks and Roads Student Labourer Planning Student PCC Laboratory Assistant / General Labourer Records Management Student […]

Town & County News

Leamington Halts Proposed Attainable Housing Development

The Municipality of Leamington remains committed to addressing the community’s need for attainable and affordable housing. However, after extensive efforts to finalize an agreement with Amico Properties Inc. (Amico) for the proposed development of attainable and affordable housing on the former Leamington District Secondary School property located at 125 Talbot […]

Ontario News

Ontario Helping Communities Better Manage Oil and Gas Related Issues

Province investing more than $16 million to help reduce risks and improve emergency planning The Ontario government is investing over $16 million to support emergency management needs in communities and enhance local preparedness to address the complex challenges posed by oil and gas related issues. This funding includes: $12.3 million […]