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Health

Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics Boost Innovation, Efficiency At LHSC

At London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre, Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are enhancing patient access to timely, high-quality cancer care while supporting oncologists in delivering the best possible outcomes. By working collaboratively, NPs and oncologists are reshaping how cancer care is delivered – reducing wait times, improving continuity […]

Books

49th Shelf: We Love You, Bunny

We Love You, Bunny A Novel by (author) Mona Awad #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER Shortlisted for the 2025 Giller Prize Named a Must-Read Pick by The New York Times, Oprah Daily, People, Associated Press, Marie Claire, Bustle, The Boston Globe, Goodreads, Women’s Wear Daily, and more “Dark academia clan, rise up! We Love You, Bunny feels like Han Kang’s The Vegetarian meets…Heathers.” —People […]

OPP News Policing News

OPP And Windsor Police Service Seize 46 Kg Of Fentanyl

A drug trafficking investigation in the City of Windsor has led to the largest fentanyl seizure ever made by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Forty-six kilograms of suspected fentanyl have been seized, and two individuals are facing numerous Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) charges. The initial investigation began in the […]

Organizations

Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet on November 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, November 13 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: Long Marsh Drain Bridge Repair Tender 2026 Fee Schedule 2026 Board Meeting Schedule Proposed New Ontario Provincial Conservation […]

Town & County News

Items for Review at Nov. 18 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following application at its November 18, 2025, meeting: 372 Road 11: An application for minor variance. The applicants are proposing the construction of an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) in their front yard. The proposal requires relief from Town’s current by-laws, which permit […]

Ontario News

Ontario Helping Veterans Find Rewarding Careers Faster

Investment will help veterans turn military experience into college and university credits The Ontario government is investing $575,000 to help Canadian Armed Forces members turn the skills they developed during their service into the postsecondary credits they need to land in-demand jobs. This investment will make it easier and faster […]

Town & County News

New Windsor Modular Build Speeds Up Path To Affordable Housing

Habitat for Humanity Windsor Essex has launched a new modular building program with an indoor groundbreaking at the A-LINX manufacturing facility in Oldcastle, ON., marking a shift toward innovative construction methods that aim to increase affordable homeownership across Canada. This unique event, the first indoor groundbreaking in the local Habitat’s […]

Ontario News

Ontario Boosts Fertility Support Access In Windsor

The Ontario government is investing $1,571,277 in Victory Reproductive Care in Windsor to help more families access publicly funded fertility treatments closer to home. This funding through the Ontario Fertility Program (OFP), will support approximately 163 in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles improving access to care and reducing wait times for […]

Health

ESHC Launches Paediatric Respiratory Clinic In Response To Flu Season

Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) has launched a dedicated Paediatric Respiratory Clinic to provide timely assessment and care for children and youth with mild to moderate respiratory symptoms—such as cough, cold, fever, sore throat, wheezing, and asthma flare-ups—during the peak flu season. The clinic will operate on Thursdays from 4 to 7 […]

Town & County News

Leamington Adjusts Municipal Services For Remembrance Day

The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Remembrance Day. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/reportanissue.  Remembrance Day Ceremony  The annual Remembrance Day ceremony will be held at the Leamington Cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11.   A parade will start at the corner of Fox Street […]

Town & County News

Leamington Provides Update On Demolition Of Former Secondary School

The Municipality of Leamington is advancing to the next phase of demolition of the former Leamington District Secondary School, located at 125 Talbot Street West. A contractor working on behalf of the Municipality has begun abatement activities, including the safe removal of hazardous materials within the building. Exterior demolition is anticipated to […]

Town & County News

Kingsville Accessibility Advisory Committee November 12 Agenda Is Online

The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville Kingsville Accessibility Advisory Committee Agenda Wednesday, November 12, 2025 2:00 – 3:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 For information pertaining to this agenda or to arrange for any additional accessibility needs, please contact the Natalie Sharp, Deputy […]

Ontario News

Ministry of Finance Presents A Plan To Protect Ontario

Ontario’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement delivering on the province’s plan to build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy On November 06, 2025, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: A Plan to Protect Ontario, which supports the government’s plan to protect Ontario by […]

Canadian News

Canadians Worried About Threats To Democratic Foundations

Law societies launch national campaign to unite Canadians around the rule of law As concerns over the strength of democratic freedoms dominate international headlines, new research shows Canadians are worried about threats to the rule of law at home. According to research commissioned by a cross-country coalition of law societies […]

Books

49th Shelf: The Tortoise’s Tale

The Tortoise’s Tale A Novel by (author) Kendra Coulter A century of American history unfolds through the eyes of a giant tortoise with a heightened awareness for live music, the location of edible flowers, and the nuances of human behavior in this spellbinding debut novel. Snatched from her ancestral lands, a […]

Business

Opportunity Alert For Windsor-Essex businesses

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) is inviting vendors to become official merchandise partners for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. Businesses with expertise in apparel, accessories, or collectibles are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest to design, produce and sell officially licensed Gordie Howe International Bridge merchandise by Nov. 14, 2025. The […]

Health

HL Tiessen Foundation Funding Creates Reflective Space At ESHC

Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) yesterday celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its newly renovated Reflective Space, a serene, non-denominational room designed to offer comfort and quiet for patients, families, visitors and staff. Formerly the hospital chapel, the space was transformed through a donation from the HL Tiessen Foundation, coordinated by Erie Shores […]

Business

New Detroit-Windsor Transit, Trade Links Announced At Detroit Fall Forum

Amtrak to create direct passenger rail corridor connecting Chicago, Detroit, Windsor and Toronto Downtown Detroit’s future as a global innovation and transportation hub was in the spotlight Wednesday, Oct. 15 during the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s (DDP) Fall Forum: Special Edition, in partnership with Michigan Central and the RIVER Collaborative, which took place at The […]

Town & County News

Essex Awarded ‘Charged For Change’ Funding For New EV Chargers

The Town of Essex is pleased to have been awarded “Charged for Change” funding through Aviva Canada in partnership with Earth Day Canada. Charged for Change is a program that provides funding for public electric vehicle (EV) charging installations in communities across Canada with limited or no access to EV infrastructure. The program will […]

Business

NextStar Energy Expands Into Energy Storage

Energy Storage System (ESS): Powering grid stability and supporting the AI-driven future. (CNW Group/NextStar Energy Inc) Windsor Battery Production Begins This Month NextStar Energy, Canada’s first large-scale lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, is expanding its operations to include the production of energy storage system (ESS) batteries. Starting this month, the Windsor-based […]

Events

9th Annual Pajama Fairy Project Is Now Underway

Magical Moments Await: Lola’s Pajama Fairy Project Spreads Warmth and Joy this Holiday Season Lola’s Pajama Fairy Project, born from a heartfelt bedtime story and a pair of warm, cozy pajamas, continues its enchanting mission this holiday season. From November 1st to December 1st, the Windsor-Essex Community is invited to […]

Organizations

ERCA Seeking Nominees for Conservation Awards

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Conservation Awards, which honour individuals, organizations, and municipalities making a meaningful environmental impact across the Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island region. “We continue to witness remarkable community commitment to environmental stewardship,” says Danielle Breault Stuebing, Director of Communications & Outreach Services. […]

Business

Windsor-Essex Hosts Landmark Conference Showcasing Next-Gen Innovation  

Over 500 attendees, 45 exhibitors and 30 world-class presenters attended the annual Emerging Technologies in Automation and Mobility Transformation Conference and Trade Show at Caesars Windsor. Hosted by Invest WindsorEssex in partnership with Automate Canada, the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program, the Canadian Association of Mold Makers, the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association and the Ministry […]

Town & County News

Leamington To Windsor Transit Service To End In 2026

The Municipality of Leamington regrets to announce that the Leamington to Windsor (LTW) Transit Service will be discontinued effective April 30, 2026. The decision follows the expiry of provincial funding and the County of Essex’s decision not to provide ongoing financial support for the regional transit service. Despite these challenges, […]

Nature and Outdoors

Applications Open For 2026/27 Invasive Species Action Fund

Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is accepting proposals to the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) to facilitate on-the-ground monitoring and management of critical invasive species in Ontario. Municipalities, conservation authorities, Indigenous communities, and other incorporated not-for-profit organizations are encouraged to […]

Ontario News

Ontario Providing Free Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Across the Province

Up-to-date immunizations will help protect against respiratory illnesses To protect Ontario families and communities during respiratory illness season, everyone six months and older can now receive their flu and COVID-19 vaccines at participating pharmacies, public health units and doctor and nurse practitioner offices across Ontario. “Getting immunized is one of […]

Indigenous News Ontario News

Ontario and Webequie First Nation Sign Historic Agreement for Ring of Fire

Partnership agreement delivers on local community priorities and will speed up construction on the roads to the Ring of Fire On October 29, 2025, Premier Doug Ford, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Development and Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships, and […]

OPP News Policing News

West Region OPP Hosting Auxiliary Constable Information Sessions

West Region Headquarters of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be hosting Auxiliary Constable information sessions in London in November. The OPP information session provides participants with the opportunity to gain knowledge, insight and helpful advice relating to the Auxiliary OPP recruitment process. The session includes an overview of how […]