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Fire Department Presents Emergency Tips for Severe Winter Weather

The Kingsville Fire Department Presents Emergency Preparedness Tips — Planning for Severe Winter Weather and Cold Climates The Kingsville Fire Department reminds residents that severe winter weather and cold climates can pose hazards to our health and safety. It can impact transportation routes and critical infrastructure, and cause injuries such […]

Ontario News

Ontario Taking Action With Two More School Boards

Province stepping in to strengthen accountability and ensure public funding is supporting student success The Minister of Education is taking action at the Peel District School Board (PDSB) and the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) in response to serious concerns about infighting and long-term financial unsustainability that risk disrupting […]

Town & County News

LaSalle Council Adopts Final Parks, Recreation And Culture Master Plan

The final version of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan was presented and adopted at the Regular Meeting of LaSalle Council on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This comprehensive plan outlines the community’s long‑term vision for parks, recreational amenities, cultural services, and public spaces, helping guide decision‑making for the next several years in the Town of LaSalle. The final […]

Health

Infrastructure Ontario Issues RFQs For New Regional Hospital

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Windsor Regional Hospital – The Fancsy Family Hospital Project: Contract 1 Diagnostic and Treatment Block. The Fancsy Family Hospital is being delivered in three phases, with the hospital leading the Enabling Works projects and Infrastructure […]

Ontario News

Ontario Government Workers Earn, On Average, 7.9% More Than Private Sector

Government workers on average enjoy a higher wage premium and more generous benefits in Ontario than their private-sector counterparts, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “With the Ontario government projecting a deficit of over $13 billion this year, bringing government […]

Health

Innovative ‘Poop Pills’ Show Promising Results For Multiple Types Of Cancer

Two Canadian clinical trials show poop pills could help patients respond to immunotherapy while also reducing toxic side effects of cancer drugs Fecal microbiota transplants (FMT), can dramatically improve cancer treatment, suggest two groundbreaking studies published in the prestigious Nature Medicine journal. The first study shows that the toxic side […]

Health

CKHA Cancels Elective Surgeries For January 28

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is currently experiencing operational issues with the hospital boiler system. As a result, some areas of the building are fluctuating in temperature.   The boiler system issues are also impacting the Medical Device Reprocessing Department, limiting the ability to reprocess medical equipment.  At this time, the decision has been made to cancel all elective […]

Health

Local Students With Incomplete Immunization Face Suspension

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is encouraged by strong immunization compliance across the region, with over 93.1% of students in Windsor and Essex County currently meeting Ontario’s school immunization requirements under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990 (ISPA). While most students are up to date, the WECHU is now […]

Business

Invest WindsorEssex Supports $400M In Regional Investments In 2025

Invest WindsorEssex helped to support around $400 million in investments across the region in 2025. Chief Executive Officer Gordon Orr says the figure includes investment from local start-ups, expansions, and foreign direct investment in Windsor-Essex, which translated into 961 new jobs across the region. Orr says one of the major investments […]

Town & County News

Leamington’s Seacliff Drive East To Be Closed For Reconstruction

As part of ongoing infrastructure improvements, the Municipality of Leamington is advancing the next phase of the Seacliff Drive East Reconstruction Project. During active construction, Seacliff Drive East will be closed to through traffic between Regatta Drive and Seneca Road, with work expected to begin in early February. The project […]

Health

Red Tape Steals A Month Of Doctors’ Time Every Year

Eliminating the 20 million hours of unnecessary paperwork and administrative tasks doctors face annually would free up the equivalent of 9,000 full time physicians, according to Losing doctors to desk work: Canadian physicians lose 20 million hours each year to red tape report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) […]

Town & County News

LaSalle Announces Locations Of Warming Centres During Cold Warnings

Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s forecast, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health is extending the Cold Warning for Saturday, January 24, 2026. A Cold Warning is issued when the temperature reaches -15°C (5°F) without the wind chill for a day. During cold warning issued days, the […]

Town & County News

Leamington Appoints New Director Of Strategic Initiatives And Municipal Design

The Municipality of Leamington is pleased to announce the appointment of Tammie Ryall as its new Director of Strategic Initiatives and Municipal Design, effective February 2, 2026. In this senior leadership role, Ryall will oversee Planning and Development Services, Organizational Excellence, and Communications and Corporate Identity, supporting the Municipality’s strategic […]

Health

Cold Weather Warning Extended to January 24 for Windsor-Essex County

Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s forecast, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health is extending the Cold Warning for Saturday, January 24, 2026. A Cold Warning is issued when the temperature reaches -15°C (5°F) without the wind chill for a day. Everyone is at risk from cold, […]

Organizations

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 for the Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island region. “It’s very inspiring to have the opportunity to celebrate so many organizations and individuals who have made an incredible impact in conservation,” said Molly Allaire, who […]

Organizations

Habitat Restoration Underway in Ojibway Conservation Lands

Habitat restoration work to remove invasive multiflora rose, glossy buckthorn, autumn olive shrubs and other woody, successional species to preserve and enhance the rare prairie habitat is taking place within 106 acres of conservation lands transferred to the Essex Region Conservation Authority from the Ministry of Transportation in 2025. “As […]

Town & County News

County Asks Province to Help Make CR 22/ Manning Road Intersection Safer

Grade-separated interchange would relieve ‘most congested and perilous’ intersection on CR22 A delegation from the County of Essex on Monday morning in Toronto formally pitched to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation a plan to make one of the busiest intersections in Essex County safer and less congested. Warden Hilda MacDonald […]

Town & County News

Seacliff Drive East Construction In Leamington To Start February 2026

The Municipality of Leamington is moving forward with the next phase of improvements to Seacliff Drive East. Construction is expected to begin in early February 2026 and will result in traffic interruptions, including lane restrictions, delays, and temporary road closures within the project area. The work will take place between […]

Town & County News

Architect of County’s Award-winning Official Plan Addresses Conference

Joins expert panel at session on strategies for managing rural land The County of Essex’s award-winning Official Plan is in the spotlight again, this time at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto. Rebecca Belanger, the County’s Manager of Planning Services and chief architect of the widely lauded Official […]

Sports & Leisure

Town Seeks Sports/ Recreation Groups to Host Programs in EMDS Gymnasium

Town Seeks Interest from Sports/Recreation Groups to Host our Programs in Erie Migration District School Gymnasium The Town of Kingsville has an arrangement with Erie Migration District School to use its gymnasiums for community sports and recreation programming on specific days and times. We’re currently seeking proposals from qualified sports […]

Organizations

ERCA to Host Annual General Meeting & Conservation Awards on January 22

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, January 22 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 conservation accomplishments in 2025 and the recognition of the Conservation Award Winners. […]

Sports & Leisure

Sun Parlour Curling Club Hosts Free ‘Girls Rock’ Curling Event for Girls

Sun Parlour Curling Club is proud to announce it will host a special Scotties “Girls Rock” Curling Event on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the club, located at 55 Seacliff Drive East, Leamington. This free, female-led try-curling event is designed for girls aged 9 to 16 and focuses on harnessing the […]

Town & County News

Windsor‑Essex Chamber Responds to Canada–China Trade Agreement

Windsor‑Essex Chamber Responds to Canada–China Trade Agreement, January 16, 2026 The Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce acknowledges the federal government’s new Canada–China trade agreement, which will allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market at a 6.1% tariff, while China reduces canola seed duties to roughly 15% and removes other […]

Town & County News

Leamington Issues Clarification Regarding Lakeview Cemetery Plots

The Municipality of Leamington has become aware of misinformation circulating on social media regarding the sale of unused family plots at Lakeview Cemetery. This information is incorrect. The Municipality is not actively selling unused family plots. For clarity, a comprehensive review of Lakeview Cemetery was conducted in 1995 by the former Town of Leamington […]

Town & County News

$3.7M For Critical Water Infrastructure Coming To Amherstburg

On Friday, MPP Anthony Leardi announced the Ontario government is investing up to $3,741,250 to rehabilitate water infrastructure in the Town of Amherstburg. The funding comes from the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS), which has increased by $700 million for a total of $875 […]

Town & County News

LaSalle’s Building Permit Process Ensures Safety, Compliance And Timely Service

The Town of LaSalle is committed to maintaining safe, well-regulated construction and demolition activities across the municipality. Our Building Division diligently enforces the Ontario Building Code, municipal by-laws, and the Municipal Act to uphold public safety and responsible development. What You Need to Know Building Permits are required for all new construction, structural […]

Health

Public Health Unit Warns of Risks Associated with Cannabis Edibles

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is reminding residents to use caution when consuming, purchasing, and storing cannabis edibles. As edible products continue to rise in popularity, so do concerns related to accidental ingestion, high-potency products, and the risks associated with unregulated cannabis sources. Cannabis is a potent drug, and […]

Books

49th Shelf: Cheapskate In Lotusland

Cheapskate in Lotusland The Philosophy and Practice of Living Well on a Small Budget by (author) Steve Burgess Cheapskate in Lotusland is an entertaining and exuberant testament to the philosophy and practice of frugality and an invitation to live better by living within one’s means. Set in Vancouver, one of North America’s […]

Town & County News

Declaration of Significant Weather Event — January 14, 2026

The Town of Kingsville has declared a Significant Weather Event concerning existing or potential hazardous weather conditions until further notice. This means: All roads and sidewalks maintained by the Town are considered to be in a “state of repair” Drivers and pedestrians should use an appropriate level of caution when traveling during […]

Food Recalls Health

Update: CFIA Adds Additional Product Information For Recall

  Update: The food recall warning issued on 2026-01-12 has been updated to include additional product information marked by an asterisk (*). This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s food safety investigation. The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The Canadian Food […]

Ontario News

More Than 85,000 Ontarians Were Homeless In 2025 – AMO

This week, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) released updated data on homelessness in Ontario. As predicted in AMO’s groundbreaking work in 2025, without meaningful and collective intervention, the crisis continues to grow. Nearly 85,000 Ontarians experienced homelessness in 2025, up eight per cent from 2024. The figure also […]

Ontario News

Ontario Fast-Tracks Western World’s Largest Nickel Project

Canada Nickel Company’s Crawford Nickel Project will create more than 4,000 jobs and supercharge made-in-Ontario supply chain Today, the Ontario government announced it is accelerating Canada Nickel Company’s Crawford Nickel Project (Crawford), the second to move forward under the new ‘One Project, One Process’ (1P1P) framework that was launched in October. […]

Town & County News

Marriage Licence Applications Now Available Through ServiceOntario

The Municipality of Leamington is advising residents that the Marriage Licence Application process has transitioned from the municipal website to the Government of Ontario’s ServiceOntario platform, effective Monday, January 12, 2026. Residents can now complete their marriage licence application online through ServiceOntario at ontario.ca/GettingMarried. As part of the application process, applicants may […]

Movies and Film

NFB Offers More Than 7K Streaming Films Free For Canadians

In January, discover two new offerings: a documentary feature and an animated short. This January, everyone’s invited to keep on streaming Canadian on NFB platforms! We’re celebrating the new year with the free online launch of two award-winning new films: a feature-length documentary and an animated short. These captivating films explore social […]

Canadian News

Connecting Families Initiative Has Distributed Letters To Eligible Canadians

The Connecting Families Initiative (CFI) is a Government of Canada program that offers discounted Internet services to eligible Canadians. Those who qualify can also request a low-cost digital device, while supplies last. This initiative is administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), while Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across […]

Ontario News

Ontario Celebrates Arrival Of First Northlander Train

Passenger rail service between Timmins and Toronto will include 16 stops: 16 stops: Toronto (Union Station), Langstaff, Gormley, Washago, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Huntsville, South River, North Bay, Temagami, Temiskaming Shores, Englehart, Kirkland Lake (Swastika), Matheson, Timmins and Cohrane. The Ontario government is marking a major milestone in its commitment to bring […]

Town & County News

Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) Holds Annual Public Meeting

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority has posted the 2024-2025 Annual Public Meeting by means of audio-visual presentation to the WDBA website. Marie Campagna, Chair of the Board of Directors, Charl van Niekerk, Chief Executive Officer and Joël Hupé, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, reported on WDBA’s operation and activities that are […]