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Books

49th Shelf: Who Will Bury You?

Who Will Bury You? And Other Stories by (author) Chido Muchemwa Intimate stories about Zimbabweans in moments of transition that force them to decide who they really are and choose the people they call their own. Set in Toronto and Zimbabwe, the twelve elegant stories in Who Will Bury You? touch on themes […]

Community

Wild Goose Adventure Challenge is Local Twist on ‘The Amazing Race’

The Town of Kingsville is excited to introduce our Wild Goose Adventure Challenge, a new scavenger hunt featuring brain teasers designed to take you around Kingsville. Your four-person team collaborates, problem solves and uses its resources to succeed. It’s The Amazing Race with a local, migration-themed twist! Date: Saturday, October 19, […]

Town & County News

Municipality of Leamington’s Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Please note the following municipal service level adjustments on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 14, 2024: Leamington Municipal Building The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Thanksgiving 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 […]

Town & County News

Release of Request for Proposals for Pathway to Potential (P2P) Program

Release of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Pathway to Potential (P2P) Neighbourhoods Program The City of Windsor and the County of Essex are seeking organizations from across Windsor-Essex to submit proposals to implement a new Pathway to Potential (P2P) program in targeted priority neighbourhoods throughout Windsor-Essex. Pathway to Potential is […]

Town & County News

MPP Leardi Announces $9.8 M in Funding for Essex Municipalities

Anthony Leardi, MPP for the riding of Essex, is pleased to announce that the Ontario government is investing $9,859,700 across the riding of Essex through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). This funding will be given to municipalities to support local infrastructure projects in five municipalities and the County of […]

Health

Grow On Windsor Celebrates Historic Contribution Of $1.6 Million

This year, the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s Grow On Windsor campaign is raising funds to support the purchase of the DaVinci Xi Surgical Robot, as well as other vital lifesaving equipment. Thanks to tremendous community partnerships and generous contributions, the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation has already secured $1.6 million to […]

Organizations

ERCA to Engage Citizen Scientists in Coastal Conservation

The Essex Region Conservation Authority is encouraging visitors to Holiday Beach Conservation Area to become citizen scientists with the addition of two CoastReach stands to its beach. “These stands allow beach-goers to contribute to coastal research,” says Kevin Money, ERCA’s Director of Conservation Services. “People can simply put their phone […]

Town & County News

Town of Kingsville’s ‘Walk the Block’ to Take Place this Fall

Walk the Block receives My Main Street support to draw visitors and increase local vibrancy in Kingsville The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce that our Walk the Block was selected for My Main Street Community Activator support for a multi-faceted, collaborative initiative that promotes community connection by encouraging residents and […]

Town & County News

Migration Fest To Receive $25K From St. Clair Alumni

The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation is pleased to announce St. Clair College Alumni Association’s 5-year event sponsorship of Jack Miner’s Migration Festival totalling $25,000. This new funding support will enhance the Sanctuary’s ability to deliver one of Windsor-Essex’s most beloved free family-friendly annual festivals, Migration Festival, which serves as […]

Canadian News

Canadians Now Earn Less Than Americans

The median employment earnings—wages, salaries and selfemployment income—of workers were lower in every Canadian province than in every state in the United States, finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Canadian workers earn less compared to American workers, regardless of […]

Schools

Catholic School Board Announces EQAO Results For 2023-2024

For the second year in a row, students in the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board have exceeded Ontario averages in all standardized provincial assessments, the board announced today. “We’re thrilled that our students have exceeded provincial scores in all eight areas of EQAO,” said Melissa Farrand, Executive Superintendent of Student […]

Town & County News

Lighting Nuisance Concerns Expected to Rise With Change in Season

The Town of Kingsville is committed to ensuring residents can enjoy their properties. Its Lighting and Odour Nuisance By-Law (By-Law 96-2020) requires every landowner or occupier to prevent light from plant cultivation from causing inconvenience to others by shining onto neighbouring properties or into the night sky. As the days grow shorter, […]

OPP News

OPP Collision Investigation Leads To Careless Driving Charge

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Leamington Detachment, has charged an individual following a collision investigation. On October 4, 2024, at approximately 5:32 a.m., emergency services including Leamington Fire Rescue and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision on County Road 37 Road north of County Road 18, […]

Town & County News

Kingsville Fire and Rescue Reminds Residents About Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Week is October 6th – 12th Kingsville Fire and Rescue has teamed up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. This year’s theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the […]

Books

49th Shelf: Death By A Thousand Cuts

Death by a Thousand Cuts by (author) Shashi Bhat One of Apple Canada’s Best Ebooks of 2024 • CBC Books’ Top Pick for Most Anticipated Canadian Fiction for Spring 2024 A breathtaking and sharply funny collection about the everyday trials and impossible expectations that come with being a woman, from the Governor […]

Town & County News

Kingsville Community Grant Fund Now Accepting Applications

Kingsville is accepting applications for its Community Grant Fund, which provides financial assistance to organizations that benefit the general public. The deadline to apply is November 30. Applicants must be a registered charitable organization, registered not-for-profit organization, or volunteer group to qualify. Funding categories include: Social and community services Seniors or […]

Ontario News

Ontario’s Minimum Wage Increase Now in Effect to Support Workers

Increase to $17.20 an hour brings Ontario’s minimum wage to among the highest in Canada David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement on increasing the province’s minimum wage: “Today, the general minimum wage in Ontario increases from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, helping […]

Town & County News

Planning Items for Review at October 7 Kingsville Council Meeting

Council will review the following applications at its October 7, 2024 meeting: 175 Wigle Avenue: An application for a draft plan of subdivision. The owner is proposing a residential subdivision consisting of twenty-eight (28) lots for fifty-six (56) semi-detached dwelling units, two (2) blocks for natural heritage protection, and a pedestrian […]

Town & County News

Leamington Council Matters – September 24, 2024

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Council: Received a progress report regarding the Records and Information Management System implementation. Approved the draft 2025 Fee Schedule for the Municipality of Leamington. Approved new provisions for the Fees and Charges By-law. Authorized an agreement with St. Clair College […]

Town & County News

Ontario Investing To Attract And Retain International Agri-Food Workers

New funding will help not-for-profits and municipalities provide additional supports for agri-food workers The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.5 million over four years to create a more welcoming environment for international agri-food workers (IAWs) who work in Ontario’s $51 billion agri-food sector and provide them […]

Health

WECHU Closing Sept. 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit offices will be closed to the public on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This special day falls on Monday, September 30, 2024. Website: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Phone: 519-258-2146 Facebook:  Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Instagram: thewechu  Twitter: WEC Health Unit YouTube: Windsor-Essex County Health […]

Books

49th Shelf: Curiosities

Curiosities by (author) Anne Fleming “Curiosities is pure delight. Anne Fleming draws us in so that we feel we are living the characters’ lives, whether braving the North Atlantic on a sailing ship, or stealing away for a forbidden tryst in the English countryside. And she does it all with a light […]

Business

Uptown Leamington BIA Annual General Meeting Set For October 17

The Leamington Uptown Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management represents over 200 businesses in the BIA defined area. The mandate of the BIA is to develop the uptown core through beautification, maintenance, and promotion. Members of the Uptown Leamington Business Improvement Area are invited to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting on Thursday, […]

Indigenous News Town & County News

Kingsville Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorates the survivors and victims of residential schools, their families and communities. The first observance of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was held on September 30, 2021, following the identification of unmarked burials at former Indian Residential School sites. Recognizing this day was […]

Canadian News Indigenous News

On Sept. 30 Canada Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital […]