Registration for Spring Session is now open – Register for Spring programs online The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening in Kingsville the week of February 10, 2025. Monday, February 10 Drop-In Indoor Pickleball – 7:30 am to 1:00 pm – Kingsville Arena Adult […]
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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 […]
Common Sense Health: How Clutter Causes Problems
Have you ever walked into a home, or even a single room, and wondered, “How do these people live in such a mess?” Collecting and holding onto too much stuff causes many problems – economic, social, and emotional. It is not a common way to assess your health. But having […]
A Safe Snowmobile Season Comes Down To Risk-Free Riding
Ahead of Ontario Snowmobile Safety Week, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) are reminding snowmobilers that making each ride risk-free gives them their best chance of safely making it through the season. Over the past 10 snowmobile seasons, 145 snowmobilers have lost their […]
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 […]
Wes (Albert Wesley) Hodgkins (February 24, 1962 – February 1, 2025)
Wes (Albert Wesley) Hodgkins Wes (Albert Wesley) Hodgkins; aka., Magic hands, The Beast, Fahj, and our favourite, Papa. He was a man of many talents and was loved and respected by so many. He lived life fearlessly and wasn’t afraid to tell you how it is. For 44 years he was […]
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 […]
Leamington Council Matters – January 28, 2025
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Council: Approved a By-law to rezone the consolidated lands at 731 County Road 14 from an Agricultural Residential Zone and an Agricultural Hobby Farm Zone to Agricultural General. Adopted an engineer’s report regarding a new access bridge over the Big […]
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 […]
Driver Arrested Following Collision In Comber
On February 3, 2025, shortly after 3:50 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lakeshore Detachment responded to a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 77 in Comber. The driver was transported to hospital by Emergency Medical Services with non-life-threatening injuries. The passenger was treated at the scene. […]
$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 […]
Transport Canada Enhances School Bus Safety With New Cameras
The safety of Canada’s road users is a top priority for the Government of Canada, and that starts with the safe transportation of our children. While school buses have an excellent safety record in Canada and remain the safest means of transporting children to and from school, there are always […]
Art and Drop-in Activities at Kingsville Library
February Art Display by Anita Pistor The Essex County Library is pleased to present the art of Anita Pistor at our Kingsville Branch for the month of February. Come on out to the Kingsville Library to enjoy her collection of impressionist and realist oil paintings. Image: Anita Pastor beside her […]
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 […]
Public Skate Cancelled on February 12 and 13
Please be advised that the public skating sessions initially set for February 12 at 3:00 pm and February 13 at 3:00 pm have been cancelled. However, all other skating programs scheduled for those days will proceed as planned. Find our skating schedule online anytime at Kingsville.ca/skating.
OPP Investigating Suspicious Fire In Leamington
On January 31, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment and Leamington Fire Services responded to a structure fire on Talbot Street West, Leamington. It was determined that the building was unoccupied during the incident, and as a result, there were no injuries reported. The […]
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 […]
Erie Shores Quilters Guild Monthly Meeting – February 18
Windsor-Essex HART Hub Receives Approval to Move Forward
On January 27, 2025, thanks to an announcement by Sylvia Jones, the Minister of Health and Deputy Premier of Ontario, residents of Windsor-Essex will soon see the creation of a local Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub. Minister Jones announced the approval of Windsor-Essex’s application, less than 4 months […]
Gerry Bernier (May 21, 1942 – February 2, 2025)
It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Gerald Bernier at Augustine Villas surrounded by loved ones on February 2nd 2025 at the age of 82 years. He leaves behind his son Michael “Joe” (Therese); his daughter Diane Haislip (late Lee) of Timmins. Even at […]
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 […]
Brian Summers (August 20, 1943 – February 1, 2025)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian Summers, on February 1st, 2025. Brian was a wonderful man for all of his 81 years. He was quick to laugh, love, and show kindness to all he met. Brian passed away peacefully and suddenly on Saturday February […]
Canada Post Honours Black History Month With New Stamp
New Black History Month stamp features Marie Joseph Angélique Canada Post has unveiled its 2025 Black History Month stamp featuring Marie Joseph Angélique. Her harrowing story reminds us of the history of enslavement in what is now Canada – and sheds light on how those who were enslaved resisted their […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Tommy Tutone
Tommy Tutone 18-year-old Male I’m an oldie, but a goodie! I’m the sweetest boy who’s won the hearts of everyone here at the shelter. If they open my kennel, I’m right there giving headbutts and asking for pets and cuddles. I just want to love, and be loved. I’ve got […]
Traffic Complaint Leads To Impaired Charges For Kingsville Resident
A traffic complaint has led to an individual being arrested and charged with impaired driving. On January 31, 2025, just after 7:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Detachment were notified of a traffic complaint on County Road 20, Harrow. Police subsequently located the vehicle and driver and a […]
County Issues RFP for Intensive Supportive Housing Program
The County of Essex is requesting proposals from interested parties to provide an Intensive Supportive Housing Program within the boundaries of the County of Essex to vulnerable adults with complex needs. The County is inviting responses from qualified service providers and/or supportive housing facilities, defined as any residence, rest home, […]
February Is Black History Month Across Canada
Each February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and celebrations that honour the legacy and contributions of Black people in Canada and their communities. The 2025 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.” This theme acknowledges the […]
LHSC Study: High-Precision Radiation Therapy Safe for Metastatic Cancer
A new Phase I clinical trial from London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) has found high-precision radiation therapy is safe for use in patients with cancer that has spread to more than 10 spots in the body. Published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics, the ARREST […]
First Week of February Programs and Activities at Kingsville Library
SPECIAL EVENT Teen Art Contest January 6th and runs till March 8th 2025 Open to ages 13-19 years old Winners will be displayed in the Library Teen Corner for the year. Prizes to be won!! To Enter: Please send a digital copy (picture) of your piece to kinbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca with the […]
Canada Responds To US Tariffs With $155B Tariff Package
On February 1 2025, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada is moving forward with 25 per cent tariffs on $155 billion worth of goods in response to the unjustified and unreasonable tariffs […]
Register Today For Essex County’s New All Girls House League Soccer
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 […]
Kingsville Committee of the Whole February 3 Agenda Online
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Monday, February 3, 2025 Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Town of Kingsville’s Meeting of the Committee of the Whole will take place on February 3 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Agenda (PDF): Agenda Package – Committee of the […]
Recreation Update — Week of February 3
Registration for Spring Session opens this Sunday, February 2, 2025 – Register for Spring programs online The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening in Kingsville the week of February 3, 2025. Monday, February 3 Drop-In Indoor Pickleball – 7:30 am to 1:00 pm – Kingsville […]
Kingsville Council Brief from January 27, 2025 Meeting
At its January 27, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved an application to sever an existing dwelling, deemed surplus to the needs of the applicants’ farming operation on a 0.51 ha (1.3 ac.) lot known as 516 Road 11, in the Town of Kingsville, subject to certain conditions. Approved an application to […]
February 5, 2025 Essex County Council Regular Meeting Notice
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2024-26, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
Essex County OPP Investigates Call About Human Remains
The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated information about possible human remains being located. On January 30, 2025, at approximately 12:21 p.m., officers were advised of possible human remains being located at a construction site near Division Road in the Town of Kingsville. Officers attended and completed the investigation, […]
County of Essex Launches Council Feedback Form
The County of Essex has added an online form to its website so that members of the public can easily contact all members of Council at the same time. In the past, residents seeking to provide feedback to all members of Council at once had to type in individual email addresses. Now, […]
Health Unit Monitors Rise in Seasonal Illnesses
The end of January has many residents of Windsor and Essex County (WEC) turning their eyes to the brighter days ahead. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is reminding residents that respiratory illness season is still here, seasonal illnesses are on the rise in the region, and there is still […]
49th Shelf: A Mouth Full Of Salt
A Mouth Full of Salt by (author) Reem Gaafar The Nile brought them life, but the Nile was not their friend. A small farming village in North Sudan wakes up one morning to the news that a little boy has drowned. Soon after, the animals die of a mysterious illness and […]
Margaret Thorpe (September 16, 1924 – January 26, 2025)
Margaret Thorpe, 100 years of age passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Aged Care Royal Oak in Kingsville. Born September 16, 1924, to her parents Harold and Anna (nee Hedges) Balkwill in Gosfield South Township. Margaret loved farm life, gardening, sewing, […]
Ontario Election to be Held on February 27
Premier Doug Ford has confirmed that the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, has accepted the premier’s advice to sign a proclamation dissolving the 43rd Parliament of the Province of Ontario, effective as of 4:00 p.m. on January 28, 2025. Pursuant to the provisions of the Election Act, […]
Highland Games Postponed For 2025
The organizing committee for the Kingsville-Essex Highland Games has announced that the 2025 event has been postponed until 2026. The delay has arisen due to some difficulty in confirming a venue for a date that will work for all participants. Hosting a successful Highland Games each year requires a great […]
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 […]
Common Sense Health: Why North Americans Are Overweight
Dr. Richard Z. Cheng, Editor-in-Chief of the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, reports that years ago hunters survived eating low-carbohydrate diets. Their food was rich in animal protein, along with berries and seeds. But often food was scarce, and hunters used any bodily fat reserves to survive. There was no becoming […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Dutchess
Dutchess 7-year-old Female Mixed Breed Hello there, I’m Dutchess! I’m a seasoned lady with a youthful spirit. I also have a lot of energy! I came in as a stray and was so comfortable that I surprised the staff here by delivering a litter of puppies on my first night […]
Kingsville Seeks Committee Volunteers
Are you passionate about your community? The Town of Kingsville is looking for volunteers to serve on the following Committees: Communities in Bloom Fantasy of Lights Migration Festival Help us plan events and initiatives that improve experiences for our residents and visitors. You can make a difference while meeting great people […]
Leamington Council Considers — January 28, 2025
At the Leamington Council meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Council will: Hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider: Approving a By-law to rezone the consolidated lands at 731 County Road 14 from an Agricultural Residential Zone and an Agricultural Hobby Farm Zone to an Agricultural General. […]
How to Report Invasive Grass Carp: Information Session in Windsor
Five invasive Grass Carp were removed from Canadian waters in 2024! Three were collected in the Ottawa River, in Quebec. One was confirmed by photograph in Rondeau Bay, but the specimen was destroyed before it could be obtained by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). One was collected by DFO crews […]
Ontario Expanding Access To Palliative Care In Windsor-Essex
A new hospice bed will connect more people to end-of-life care close to home The Ontario government is connecting more people in Windsor-Essex to comfortable and dignified end-of-life care, close to their community and loved ones by adding a new hospice bed at the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County. […]
Vehicle In Ditch Leads To Impaired Charge
One person has been charged with impaired driving after a single-vehicle collision in Kingsville. On January 26, 2025, at approximately 6:08 p.m., a Kingsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer came across a motor vehicle in the ditch on County Road 20 in Kingsville. A 52-year-old male resident of Kingsville is […]
Canada Post Gets $1B Loan From Federal Government
The Government of Canada has informed Canada Post that it intends to make repayable funding of up to $1.034 billion available to the Corporation through the 2025-26 fiscal year. This short-term financing liability, which is within the regulations of the Canada Post Corporation Act, is designed to ensure the Corporation can […]
Essex Region Conservation Honours Award Winners
Six organizations and individuals were honoured with Essex Region Conservation Awards for their contributions to creating a sustainable future of the Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island region at ERCA’s Annual General Meeting, hosted January 23, 2025. “It’s very inspiring to have the opportunity to celebrate so many organizations and individuals who have made […]
Robert “Bob” Macaulay (January 22, 2025)
Robert “Bob” Macaulay After dealing with stage four cancer for a year, Bob passed away quietly on January 22, 2025, at the age of 73. Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Dorothy Macaulay, he leaves behind his beloved wife and soulmate of 50 years, Carol (nee Adams), his sister Barbara […]
MPP Leardi Announces Seniors Active Living Centre For LaSalle
Anthony Leardi, MPP for the riding of Essex, announced on Friday the new Senior Active Living Centre for LaSalle. This is one of the up to 100 new SALC programs opening across the province this year to help improve seniors’ quality of life and build community engagement. “LaSalle Senior Active […]
Margaret Feltz (June 20, 1939 – January 22, 2025)
Margaret Feltz Passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 85 years young. Predeceased by her husband Edward John Feltz (2006). Predeceased by her parents, James and Mary Cosgrove (nee Chevalier). Loving mother of John Feltz and Cathy Feltz-Wall (Kevin). Sister of Donna Matt (Les Steele). Predeceased by her brother […]
Health Unit Reminder for Students to Meet Immunization Requirements
In the fall of 2024, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) completed a review of all student immunization records (65,633) and sent out 7,076 notices to elementary students and 4,785 notices to secondary students. These notices indicated that the students were either overdue for vaccines required to attend school as […]
Molly Allaire to Chair Essex Region Conservation Authority
Councillor Molly Allaire was acclaimed as Chair of the Essex Region Conservation Authority at the Annual General Meeting of January 23. Representing the Town of Amherstburg, Molly has been an active and engaged member of ERCA’s Board since 2022. “As a mother of young children, I am passionate about conservation […]
Located Stolen Vehicle Results In Several Charges
Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a stolen pickup and arrested the driver, subsequently charging him with multiple offences On January 23, 2025, at approximately 2:51 a.m., while on general patrol, the Leamington OPP observed a stolen pickup truck at Lutsch Street and Talbot Street East in Leamington. The […]
January 27 Kingsville Town Council Meeting Agenda Is Online
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, January 27, 2025 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]
Homelessness Hub in Leamington Offers Warm Shelter at Night
Warming Centre The Essex County Homelessness Hub in Leamington is opening its doors for those who need a warm place to go at night. The drop-in centre – at 215 Talbot Street East in the South Essex Community Council (SECC) building – is now open from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. seven days a […]
Free Film Screening Of ‘All Too Clear’ Coming January 29
The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup is pleased to provide a film screening of All Too Clear, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks, and Environment and Climate Change Canada. This free film screening will take place at the Armouries at the University of Windsor on Wednesday, January […]
MPP Leardi Announces $7.4 Million Investment in Kingsville
Provincial investment will facilitate the construction of up to 2,927 homes On January 23, 2025, Anthony Leardi, MPP for the Riding of Essex, announced that the Ontario government is investing $7,437,500 in critical infrastructure to facilitate the construction of up to 2,927 new homes in Kingsville. The funding is being […]
Random Acts of Kindness Week Coming Soon to Essex County Library
JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 12 for kids aged 12 and under The Essex County Library is partnering with the WindsorEssex Community Foundation to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week with a colouring contest. Scan or photograph your child’s coloured picture and email it to info@wecf.ca. Pick up a colouring sheet at any […]
Recreation Update — Week of January 27th
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening in Kingsville the week of January 27 2025. Monday, January 27 Drop-In Indoor Pickleball – 7:30 am to 1:00 pm – Kingsville Arena Sweat and Shine! – 9:30 am to 10:15 am – Kingsville Arena Adult Skate – […]
Windsor Raises Concerns Over Asylum Claimant Program
City Facing Significant Financial Implications in Relation to Federal Government Asylum Claimant Process Changes – With changes to IHAP initiative, the federal government is requiring municipalities and the province to begin shouldering the financial and resource burdens associated with providing interim housing and related supports for asylum claimants at the […]
49th Shelf: Catch You On The Flipside
Catch You On The Flipside by (author) Lee Kvern In 1983, Elle is a blackjack dealer at an Alberta casino. At the same time, Amado is a baggage handler in Manila. When Amado witnesses the assassination of a prominent political figure in Manila, he flees to Canada and ends up in […]
Board Game Café – Drop-in Thursday, January 23
The Town of Kingsville is excited to hold another Board Game Café at the Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre on Thursday, January 23, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Whether you’re a board game enthusiast, looking to discover new games, or just interested in a social evening with like-minded people, you’re […]
New Trustee Appointed To Greater Essex County District School Board
The Greater Essex County District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of its newest trustee, Malek Mekawi, who was sworn in on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. At 20 years old, Mekawi was selected through a public interview and board vote on January 20, 2025, filling the vacancy left by Sarah […]
UMEI Community Players Return To The Stage With ‘The Sound of Music’
After a 17-year hiatus, the beloved UMEI Community Players are thrilled to announce their triumphant return to the stage with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music! This cherished classic will delight audiences with its timeless story, unforgettable music, and inspiring themes of resilience, community, and hope. The UMEI stage […]
OPP Alert Residents After Fraud Attempt In Harrow
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Detachment is reminding all homeowners to use caution when letting any unknown person in their home after a report of a fraud attempt in Harrow. On Monday January 10, 2025, a resident contacted Essex OPP to report a suspected fraud attempt. They stated […]
David Sargent (July 30, 1951 – January 17, 2025)
David Sargent David William Sargent passed away peacefully on January 17th 2025 surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 73. Born to the late William and Grace (Nee Hollefreund) Sargent. Loving Husband to Elizabeth ‘Betty’ (Nee Reneau) Sargent. Father of Rob Reneau, Christine (Late Jeff) McIlroy, Shawn (Collette) […]
WEST Announces Second Location At Roundhouse Plaza
Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST) is excited to announce the grand opening of its second location, marking a significant milestone in its mission to support women in Windsor-Essex. The new space located at the Roundhouse Plaza will allow WEST to expand its reach and continue providing vital […]
January 2025 Masking Policy Update at Erie Shores HealthCare
As of January 21, 2025, Erie Shores HealthCare has begun implementing updated masking procedures for the protection of patients and staff as well as the community at large. The goal is to limit the spread of respiratory illnesses such as RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), COVID-19, and influenza which are on […]
Homeschool Curriculum Reading Books in Harrow and Online
New collection alert! We are very excited to announce that we have added The Good and The Beautiful homeschool curriculum reading books to our collection. These are being kept at our Harrow branch and can also be found on our website. You can place a hold on these items and […]
Mental Health Mighties with Danny G: Stronger than Suicide
Your story is not over. Just because you are struggling and you feel it is the end, it is far from it. Your story has a happy ending. Remember, if your story is still in a battle, then you are not at the end of your book. Hang on. You will […]
Common Sense Health: Get Up at Night Less Frequently
Getting up often to pee at night is called “Nocturia” and it’s the great sleep disturber as we age. Frequent peeing could also signal conditions that need medical attention. So you shouldn’t ignore the problem. It’s not polite to go around asking friends how many times they pee at night. […]
Leamington Council Matters — January 14, 2025
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Council: Approved Microsoft Licensing fees in the amount of $67,520 + HST to support the functionality of SharePoint for improved collaboration, security, and compliance. Approved a By-law to Regulate the Operation of Municipal Cemeteries. Council also authorized the price list […]
Essex Region Conservation To Host Annual General Meeting
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, January 23 at 6:00 pm at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre. The Chair and Vice-Chair will be elected. Agenda items include a review of the past year of conservation and the recognition of the 2024 Conservation […]
Stay Safe – Prepare Yourself, Prepare Your Vehicle For Extreme Cold
A polar vortex has descended upon Southern Ontario, sending the region into a deep freeze. That’s why members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region are warning drivers to be prepared to face intense cold, coupled with heavy snowfall forecast for northern parts of the region. Situations like being […]
Ontario Making it More Convenient for Seniors to Renew Drivers’ Licences
Streamlined process will allow seniors to renew their licences and complete testing in one visit to ServiceOntario The Ontario government is making it simpler for seniors aged 80 and over to safely stay behind the wheel by introducing a more convenient process for renewing their drivers’ licences. Starting February 3, […]
Government Announces Volunteer Service Opportunities
Up to 20,000 youth in Canada between the ages of 12 and 30 to benefit from new CSC-funded volunteer service opportunities Young people are building the Canada of today and of tomorrow, and the Government of Canada is creating new opportunities so they can foster their skills. Through the Canada […]
Letter To The Editor: Setting The Record Straight
Dear Editor, The Foss family would like to congratulate the Canadian Transportation Museum Heritage Village on the successful opening of the Exit the Horse exhibit, featuring the Fossmobile and the Shamrock, two of Canada’s early attempts at building internal combustion gasoline engine automobiles. Recent press coverage has shared with their […]
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Issues Cold Weather Warning
Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s forecast, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health has issued a Cold Warning for Monday, January 20 and Tuesday, January 21, 2025. A Cold Warning is issued when the temperature reaches -15°C (5°F) without the wind chill for a day. Everyone […]
Essex County OPP Welcome New K9 Team
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is introducing a new K9 team to Essex County. Provincial Constable Brett Holland is a 5-year veteran with the OPP, having started his policing career at the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment. K9 “Vinny” is a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois originating from Belgium. Vinny’s training qualifications include […]
Roy Griffiths (June 1, 1943 – January 17, 2025)
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Roy Griffiths. Born in Ilford, England then immigrated to Canada in 1966. Married to his dear wife Patricia for 56 years. Devoted father to Jane Callon (Dean) and Paul Griffiths who will miss him tremendously. Roy loved to spend time with his […]
Final Push by ESHF for MRI Fundraising Goal: One Week, One Million
As Erie Shores HealthCare prepares to officially open their permanent MRI Suite, Erie Shores Health Foundation (ESHF) is calling on the community one last time, through the One Week, One Million initiative, to help reach the $5 million fundraising goal for the MRI Project. An amazing $3.5 million of the […]
Connie Smith (June 9, 1938 – January 17, 2025)
Passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025 at the age of 86. Loving and cherished mother of Paul (Karen), Lisa, and Roger (Juliana). Proud Grandma of Shaylyn, Austin (Josie), Tanner, Jack, Grace, Alex, and Jordan. Caring sister of Ellen, Ron, Kaylene, and Debbie, and she is predeceased by her brother […]
Taxpayer Rebate Cheques Now Being Sent to Ontario Families
$200 payment will be sent to every eligible taxpayer and child in Ontario The Ontario government has begun issuing $200 taxpayer rebates to provincial taxpayers, as well as each of their eligible children, to help address the high cost of the federal carbon tax and high interest rates, with cheques […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Alba
Alba 4-year-old Female Hello, I’m Alba. I’m a bit shy, you see, and it might take me a moment to warm up to you. My sweet nature shines through once I’m comfortable, though. Oh, I’d rather stay on all four paws if you don’t mind. Being picked up isn’t really […]
Kingsville Horticultural Society Seedy Saturday – March 22, 2025
OPP Investigate Theft Of Yurt In Kingsville
The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) is investigating a theft from a property on County Road 20 West in the Town of Kingsville. Sometime between Thursday January 2, 2025, and Friday January 3, 2025, unknown individual(s) attended the property and stole a Yurt. The […]
Kingsville Food Bank Finds New Home With Lions
The Town of Kingsville is happy to announce that the Food Bank is moving to Lions Hall. This Lions Club generously donated Lions Hall and Lions Park, located at 21 Mill Street North, to the Town in 2003. The Hall will now provide space to the Food Bank and other […]
Kingsville Council Brief from January 13, 2025 Meeting
At its January 13, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved the following actions based on the recommendations of the Integrity Commissioner’s report dated January 6, 2025, respecting an investigation of a complaint received regarding the conduct of a Town of Kingsville Committee Member: That Council issues a public reprimand to the Committee […]
Snow Removal 2025 for Town of Kingsville
Get to Know the Plan for Snow Street parking restrictions During winter, our primary goal is to address snow and ice so you can safely get where you need to go, which is only possible when the snow plow’s path is free from vehicles and obstacles. Amendments to Kingsville’s Winter […]
Recreation Update — Week of January 20th
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening in Kingsville the week of January 20, 2025. Sunday, January 19 Drop-In Parents & Tots (10 Months to 6 Years) – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm – Kingsville Arena: Auditorium A Monday, January 20 Drop-In Indoor […]
This Week’s Programs and Activities at Kingsville Library
FAMILY PROGRAMS Family Storytime Tuesday January 21st at 9:30 a.m. A 30 minute program for children 19 months to 5 years of age with a caregiver. Family Storytime is a program for families of parents with children from 11⁄2 (19 months) to 5 years of age to encourage a lifelong […]
Immigration Should Prioritize STEM Qualifications, Language Skills
To help increase living standards for Canadians, the federal government should reform its immigration system and prioritize immigrants with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) qualifications and strong English or French language skills, finds a new essay released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. […]
Erie Shores HealthCare Celebrates Grand Opening Of MRI Suite
Province Announces an Additional $540,800 Annual Funding to Expand Hours Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) officially opened its new, state-of-the-art MRI suite today, marking a significant milestone in improving access to diagnostic imaging services for residents of Essex County. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held at 10:30 a.m., also included a significant funding […]
Kingsville Robbery Leaves Victim With Life-Threatening Injuries
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Crime Unit are asking for the public’s assistance with a robbery that occurred in Kingsville. On Tuesday January 14, 2025, at approximately 10:19 p.m., unknown individuals in a dark coloured vehicle approached a male on Prince Albert Street North near Main Street West in […]









































































































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