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Elementary Students Update on Incomplete Immunization Records

As of March 7th, 2025, there were 253 elementary students suspended from school for continuing to have incomplete immunization records with the Health Unit, as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990. Parents/guardians must update their child’s immunization record, thereby removing the suspension order so that the […]

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 […]

Health

More Information from Health Unit About Possible Measles Exposure

On March 5, 2025 the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit made the following statement: Following the confirmation of a case of measles which attended Cornerstone Christian Academy, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has updated the exposure window to February 21st and 24th. Two additional points of exposure have now been identified and […]

Health

Elementary School Students and Immunization of School Pupils Act

On March 3, 2025 the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit made the following statement: “The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) (1990), Section 11, Subsections (1) and (2) require public health units to maintain and review immunization records for every student attending school in Ontario; and to enforce a school suspension on students […]

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 […]

Announcements Obituary

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 […]