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C. Lloyd Brown-John Obituary (February 24, 2025)

Brown-John, Lloyd 84 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025. Beloved husband and world travel partner of Marilyn (nee Fairhurst). Adored father of Lara Seguin (Keith) and Michelle Brandie. Precious grandfather of Natasha Ashley-Smith (Chris), Ryan Seguin, Spencer Seguin, Storm Brandie, Hunter Brandie (Karlie), Sage Brandie (Jordan), and […]

Health

Clinical Trial To Study ‘Poop Pills’ In Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Scientists at Lawson Research Institute (Lawson) of St. Joseph’s Health Care London and London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) are the first in the world to study fecal transplants using capsules containing microbes from the gut of healthy volunteers to improve the response of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer […]

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 […]

Books

49th Shelf: The Fun Times Brigade

The Fun Times Brigade by (author) Lindsay Zier-Vogel From acclaimed author Lindsay Zier-Vogel comes an insightful and heart-rending exploration of motherhood, grief, and the search for identity. Amy is a new mother, navigating the fog of those bewildering early days and struggling with a role she feels ill-prepared for. It’s the […]

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 […]

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 […]