MOVIE MATINEE for Kids 6 and Up The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep August 20th 2-4 p.m. How do you keep a secret this big? “The most wonderful film of its kind since ET” ~ Pete Hammond Maxim Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Kingsville Library Branch: 40 Main […]
One should never use the word “crusade” lightly. But if you’ve ever watched someone battle against deeply entrenched systems, close-mindedness, or worst of all, indifference, then there’s no better word for what needs doing. There is unfinished business that I must pick up. And sure as night follows day, there […]
Kingsville Try It! Programs Fair: Discover Town Programs, Win Free Registration and Prizes, and More Kingsville will be hosting Kingsville Try It! Programs Fair at Erie Migration District School. Residents can discover programs offered by the Town including drop-in programs, wellness and sports programs, board game nights, STEM programs, arts and […]
The Municipality of Leamington in partnership with The Bank Theatre is thrilled to welcome Jersey Nights, a spectacular tribute to the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, to the SUNSET® Amphitheatre at Leamington’s Seacliff Park on Saturday, August 16, 2025, as part of the Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Series. This free outdoor concert begins at 7:30 PM with […]
Applications now open for communities and organizations that provide supports to survivors and their families impacted by burial investigations The Ontario government is investing $7.7 million to launch the Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund (IRSCEF). This funding is available to communities and organizations to provide culturally appropriate mental health […]
At its August 11, 2025 meeting, Council: Received a presentation from Administration on the Expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and directed Administration to bring forward cost options at budget time for dome covers (for present and future use) to help control odour at the Water Treatment Plant Approved Zoning […]
Second round of funding rewards municipalities for progress toward housing targets The Ontario government is awarding the City of Windsor $5,200,000 through the second round of the Building Faster Fund, which provides funding to municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their provincially designated housing targets. Windsor broke […]
AGENDA Date: Sept 03, 2025 Location: Roma Club (19 Seacliff Dr E, Leamington, ON 11:30 AM – Doors Open 11:45 AM – Buffet Lunch An opportunity for attendees to connect. 12:15 PM – Welcome Remarks 12:20 – 12:30 PM – Presentation Overview of Income Inequality and the Housing Crisis in […]
During a heavy rain event in 2023, Ruthven residents experienced basement flooding from a sanitary sewer back-up. Between 2023 and 2024, the Town hired an independent engineering firm which studied and concluded that the volume of wastewater in Ruthven is exceeding sewer capacity. There is a real risk of additional […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is issuing a public notice about a potential exposure to Hepatitis A for anyone who dined at Fratelli’s Pasta Grill in Tecumseh. Possible Public Exposure Details: Restaurant Details: Name: Fratelli’s Pasta Grill Address: 13340 Lanoue St., Tecumseh, ON N8N 5E1 Eligible for Vaccination If you ate at Fratelli’s between August 1 […]
Ontario Investing $135 Million to Protect Water Systems and Irrigation Infrastructure in Leamington and Niagara Funding will support new homes, food production and keep workers on the job in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty The Ontario government is investing $135 million in water systems and irrigation infrastructure in […]
The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its August 19, 2025, meeting: 3039 McCain Side Road: An application for minor variance. The applicants are proposing to construct an additional dwelling unit (ADU) in the front-yard, which is not permitted in the by-law and is therefore […]
C.K. 2-month-old Male Domestic Short Hair Hi, I’m C.K. — your future cuddle buddy! They say I’m a beautiful little gem, and I won’t argue with that. I’ve got soft grey fur with delicate pale white markings, and my eyes? Well, they sparkle like I’m always seeing something magical (usually […]
Saints Down is coming this Thursday, August 14, 2025, to Mettawas Park from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm! Saints Down’s sound is a captivating fusion of rock and pop influences. Their music promises to be energetic and engaging, with driving guitar riffs providing the foundation for Ben and Sam’s soaring […]
Digital Safety & Scams 101 Saturday, August 16 at 11 a.m. Register now at the Kingsville Branch or online at www.essexcountylibrary.ca today! Kingsville Library Branch: 40 Main Street West Kingsville, Ontario Phone: (226) 946-1529 ext. 445 Website: Essex County Library Facebook: Essex County Library
Come down to Kingsville Block Party “Country Night” for food, friends, vendors, fun, and so much more this Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Located in Kingsville Centre on King Street and Chestnut Street. Take a ride on the mechanical bull brought in by Kingsville Pro […]
The Green Bins Are Coming! The EWSWA is excited to announce the Green Bins are finally here and starting to roll out! Single-family homes in Phase 1 municipalities (Essex, Lakeshore, LaSalle, Tecumseh and Windsor) will get a Green Bin delivered to their homes during the months of July – October […]
The Tecumseh Corn and Music Festival celebrates its 49th year, happening Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24, 2025, at McAuliffe Park (2391 St. Alphonse St). Admission to the festival grounds is free all weekend, inviting everyone to enjoy food, fun, and many free activities. The Opening Ceremonies start at […]
Routine monitoring for West Nile Virus (WNV) has identified positive mosquito pools in our community. This is the first sign of WNV in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) this year. Certain types of mosquitoes spread WNV, a potentially serious infection to humans. So far in 2025, no human cases of WNV have […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Council will: Hold a public meeting under the Drainage Act to consider: Adopting the report provided by Peralta Engineering for a new access bridge over the South Dales Drain – 9th Concession Branch. Authorizing the project to be tendered […]
Caldwell First Nation hosted the first-ever Competition Pow Wow on their reserve lands on Saturday, August 9th and Sunday, August 10th. The two-day cultural celebration marked a historic milestone for the Nation as the first Pow Wow officially held following the land’s reserve designation on November 10, 2020. Hundreds of […]
Communities in Bloom is meeting at the Landsdowne trail entrance (adjacent to Mettawas Station) Tuesday, August 12, 2025 for an hour starting at 6:00 pm and taking to the Chrysler Greenway trail to pickup any loose garbage. Gloves and bags will be given out to all helpers.
The Ontario government is investing $155 million over two years to add 57 new community surgical and diagnostic centres licensed to deliver MRI and CT scans, and gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy services across the province. The expansion will help 1.2 million people access publicly funded procedures faster and is part of […]
A key element of the US Port of Entry (POE) — the Jefferson barrier wall — is now finished, reflecting both community input and local heritage. The barrier wall borders the Port of Entry for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project and faces West Jefferson Avenue between Green Street and […]
Investment in nursing program at University of Windsor will train 25 more nurses to connect people to care in Windsor–Essex The Ontario government is protecting the province’s health-care system by investing $1,000,400 to expand enrolment in nursing programs at the University of Windsor training up to 25 additional nurses by […]
In the early morning of April 17, 2025, an OPP officer observed a prohibited driver enter into a parking lot in Kingsville, and decided to arrest him. The officer approached the driver’s seat and asked the 26-year-old man to step out. The man exited, turned to face the vehicle, and […]
County Road 27 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 46 for bridge rehabilitation work, beginning July 14, 2025 for approximately 15 weeks. Please use caution and follow the posted detour. County Road 11 will be closed between County Road 10 to County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks […]
Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health, has issued an Extended Heat Warning starting on Saturday August 9, 2025. The heat event may continue until Wednesday August 13, 2025 for Windsor and Essex County. An extended heat warning is issued when three […]
County of Essex road crews have reached the halfway point of their big 2025 summer project – the new roundabout at the intersection of County Road 42 and Manning Road. All concrete surfaces have been poured on the east side of the roundabout, which sits at the Tecumseh/Lakeshore border. And […]
BEACH WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 . . Warning Signs Posted Swimming is not recommended at the following beach as E.coli counts are 200 or higher: Colchester Beach Seacliff Beach . . Sandpoint Beach has been temporarily closed to swimmers by the City of Windsor for […]
On August 7, 2025, at Town Hall, Mayor of Kingsville Dennis Rogers and council welcomed MPP Anthony Leardi, PC Essex again to announce the Town of Kingsville was awarded $500,000 in new funding from the Government of Ontario’s Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund. Combined with a $500,000 investment from […]
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening in Kingsville the week of August 11, 2025. Monday, August 11 Kingsville Summer Camp Week 5: Out of This World Tai Chi All Levels – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Lakeside Park Pavilion Tuesday, August […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, August 11, 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 […]
Warden Highlights Roundabout Project, AED Loaner Program Warden Hilda MacDonald announced that the midway point has been reached on the roundabout construction project at the intersection of County Road 42 and County Road 19/Manning Road. The east side of the roundabout will be completed this week. It will open to […]
In these final dog days of summer, take a moment to reaffirm the simplest and most powerful tools for staying healthy: timely, evidence-based screening tests. Forget the full-body MRI and the blood test that promises to predict your future. But remember, as if your life depended on it, the screening […]
This August, Arts Society of Kingsville invites you to experience the creative spirit of Pelee Island—without ever leaving the mainland. From August 13 to September 7, 2025, the Artists of Pelee Island exhibit will take over the A.S.K. Art Gallery in the historic Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre at 28 […]
We may have the longest summers of anywhere in Canada but even here, summer is more than half over. Thoughts of summer may conjure up carefree days filled with wonderful outdoor activities, but that’s not the reality for a lot of people. Many of those activities require money and some of […]
META QUEST S3 VR HEADSET VIRTUAL REALITY GAMING FOR AGES 11 + Two people per one-hour session only! Please arrive 15 minutes before the session begins. August 11 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. August 12 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. August 13 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. […]
Carol 3-year-old Female Mixed Breed I might look like a grown-up, but don’t let this big dog body fool you-I’ve got full-on puppy energy and a heart that’s just bursting with love! My favorite things? Let me give you the shortlist: food (yum!), toys (especially ones I can run around […]
Enjoy Your Stay At The Shamrock Motel by (author) Andrew Kaufman Aesop meets Anaïs Nin in these absurdist stories of very unexpected redemption Getting to the Shamrock Motel isn’t easy. It’s just off Concession #18, but you can’t get there through a sequence of lefts and rights. To find the Shamrock […]
The Town of Kingsville’s outdoor movie series wraps up this Friday, August 8, 2025 with Up at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street. Please bring your own bug spray, lawn chair or blanket and join us at 9:30 pm when it’s dark. Come earlier at 9:00 pm to play some lawn […]
If you’re someone who feels like your world is falling apart, I’m here to tell you — I understand your pain. Life can be scary, tough, and overwhelming. Sometimes, all you want to do is stay in bed and sleep through your problems, only to realize they’re still there when […]
Belicka, Anka “Grandma” Passed away peacefully, Monday, August 4, 2025, at Erie Shores Healthcare at the age of 88 years with her four loving daughters by her side. Loving mother of Elizabeth (Paul) Meleg, Vera (Palko) Pucovsky, Ana (Jeff) Myer and Susie (Mark) Harris. Dear grandma of David Meleg, Dan […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, August 6, 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, […]
Minth Group Ltd enters joint venture with one of the world’s largest Japanese Tier One automotive suppliers Building on its nearly $300-million initial investment, Minth Group Ltd. is launching the next phase of its North American growth strategy through a transformative joint venture with AISIN Corporation, a globally recognized Tier […]
52 Salmonella cases reported across four provinces have been linked to some pistachio products The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued a food recall after many people who became sick between March and mid-July 2025 reported eating pistachios, and products containing pistachios, such as Dubai-style chocolate. The recall applies […]
On August 3, 2025, at approximately 5:56 a.m., members of the Leamington OPP Detachment along with Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Seacliff Drive West, Municipality of Leamington. Officers arrived on scene and determined that a female driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to […]
August Art Display by Brianne Taggart The Essex County Library is pleased to present the art of Brianne Taggart at our Kingsville Branch for the month of August. Brianne Taggart is a passionate visual artist and photographer based in Kingsville, Ontario. Working primarily with acrylic paints, she brings to life vibrant […]
Singer-songwriter, Dave Wilson, is coming this Thursday, August 7, 2025, to Mettawas Park from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm! Growing up as his own audience, Dave takes the same approach to his art. He puts his faith in an organic and unabashed approach to songwriting, as he explores the fringes […]
Saskatchewan remains Canada’s top-rated jurisdiction for mining investment, ranking 7th globally in the Annual Survey of Mining Companies released on July 29, 2025, by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. Finland is the top-ranked jurisdiction worldwide for mining investment in this year’s survey, followed by Nevada. […]
A new report from the Public Policy Forum, in partnership with the Rideau Hall Foundation and the Michener Awards Foundation, warns that the collapse of local news is imperiling the underpinnings of Canadian democracy. Released this week, Uncovered: How to build back election coverage for a better democracy reveals how millions […]
The governments of Canada and Ontario have invested more than $1.7 million through the Honey Bee Health Initiative to help the province’s beekeepers grow and protect their honey bee colonies from disease, pests and weather-related threats. To support the province’s plan to protect Ontario, this funding will help 206 local beekeeper businesses, […]
The Government of Canada today announced that the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) delivered additional life-saving humanitarian assistance to Gaza to respond to the pressing humanitarian needs of Palestinians. The CAF employed a CC-130J Hercules aircraft to conduct an airdrop of critical humanitarian aid in support of Global Affairs Canada into […]
The sound of roaring engines, music and community pride filled the air on Saturday as Kingsville played host to a thunderous wave of generosity during the annual Hogs for Hospice event. The weather was perfect, offering a welcome reprieve from the scorching heatwave that has lingered over the region in […]
Norma Schmidt It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Norma May Schmidt, 87, of Kingsville, on July 30 2025. She was born on March 27, 1938, to the late Vera McCluskey and Ernest Wood, in Guelph. Norma is predeceased by her siblings, Barry Wood, Richard […]
County Road 27 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 46 for bridge rehabilitation work, beginning July 14 for approximately 15 weeks. Please use caution and follow the posted detour. County Road 11 will be closed between County Road 10 and County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks beginning the […]
WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 . . Closed The following beach is closed because E.coli counts are 1000 or higher. Beach closure signs/procedures must be followed. Colchester Beach . . Warning Signs Posted Swimming is not recommended at the following beaches as E.coli counts are 200 or higher: Holiday […]
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening in Kingsville the week of August 4, 2025. Monday August 4 – Civic Holiday Offices closed Tuesday, August 5 No programming on this day Wednesday, August 6 No programming on this day Thursday, August 7 Play In […]
DEVICE ADVICE Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Appointments available at 12:00 or 12:30 p.m. 1:00 or 1:30 p.m. Need some personalized assistance with your devices? We can help! Our knowledgeable staff is happy to lend a hand during a free half-hour one-on-one session. Register at the Kingsville library or online at www.essexcountylibrary.ca […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone who visited the location listed below on the identified date to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for up to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a healthcare provider to review their immunity status. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit […]
Essex-Windsor EMS has launched a new initiative to get life-saving AEDs into the hands of organizers of events and gatherings across Windsor and Essex County. Holding a big family reunion? A wedding? A fundraiser golf tournament? Any weekend sports tournament? Or any outsized gathering of people? Then you should strongly consider […]
Applications now open for community projects that protect and restore local natural habitats and greenspaces The Ontario government is making almost $3 million available to community groups and other non-profit organizations for innovative projects to build cleaner, healthier communities such as shoreline cleanups, habitat restoration and tree planting. As part […]
Joe Rei Passed away surrounded by the love of his family on July 30, 2025 at the Windsor Hospice Residential Home. Reunited with his loving wife Rosemary (1997) and his daughter Melissa (2024). Loving father of Jason. He was born in Portugal to his parents, the late Antonio Da Costa […]
Essex County OPP has charged two individuals after a bicycle theft investigation in Leamington. In June 2025, Essex County OPP along with the Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) initiated a proactive “bait bicycle” initiative to address the numerous thefts of bicycles in the Municipality of Leamington. This involved […]
The Town of Kingsville is sharing new information received from the Kingsville Non-Profit Port Management Corporation about the status of dredging in Kingsville Harbour. The ferry annually begins service to Pelee Island from the port of Leamington and then mid-summer transitions to the port of Kingsville for the remainder of […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone who visited the location listed below on the identified date to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for up to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a healthcare provider to review their immunity status. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit […]
Recycling will be picked up a day later next week due to the Civic Holiday. That means you should put your red and blue boxes out next Wednesday night, August 6th for Thursday morning, or have it out by 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 7th. Residents can contact GFL directly […]
Lake Burntshore A Novel by (author) Aaron Kreuter A funny and emotionally resonant coming-of-age novel about one summer of momentous social and political change at a Jewish sleepover camp It’s the summer of 2013 and 21-year-old Ruby, a counselor at Camp Burntshore, can’t wait to supervise a rowdy cabin of 11-year-olds, […]
I’m writing this column with a pencil and paper, in a therapeutic affirmation that what results comes only from me and my thoughts. I’m making a point about authenticity. There is something truly cathartic – and healthy – about “being oneself.” One’s authentic self. No mirrors. No makeup. No pretenses. […]
Hogs For Hospice event will bring increased traffic and road closures The Essex County OPP would like to remind the public that the Hogs for Hospice Motorcycle Rally is set to take place this weekend in Leamington, bringing in thousands of visitors to the county. As a result, residents and […]
Kingsville Town Council will review the following applications at its August 11, 2025 Council meeting: 1. 2170 Talbot Road (County Road 34): An application for zoning amendment. The applicant is proposing to process excess soil on site. ZBA-2025-05 2. 2135 Talbot Road (County Road 34): An application for zoning amendment. The […]
Hello again readers, I hope you are all having a great summer. As promised, I am out and about enjoying the sunshine, (to a sensible degree) good food, (to a less sensible degree) and some pretty great music too. I am someone who feels there is a time and a […]
The Hogs for Hospice Motorcycle Rally is taking place in Leamington on Friday, August 1, Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3, 2025. Due to scheduled events, there will be temporary road closures throughout the weekend. The following road closures will be in place on Friday, August 1, through to […]
As part of its plan to protect Ontario and prepare students for success in our workforce, the Ontario government has provided the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board with approval to issue the tender for the new addition at St. Joseph Catholic High School to create more student spaces. “The funding for a new […]
A clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Western University has found that a knee surgery called high tibial osteotomy (HTO) can slow the progression of osteoarthritis. The study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, showed that HTO reduced knee joint damage and improved pain […]
Fort Malden National Historic Site is offering free regular admission all month long, making it the perfect time to explore this local gem. As part of the Canada Strong Pass, the Government of Canada is offering free admission to national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated […]
Compass Rose is coming this Thursday, July 31, 2025, to Mettawas Park from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm! They are a four-piece acoustic group specializing in rock-folk and country music. This event is FREE for everyone – an all-ages event in the Gazebo at Mettawas Park, 85 Park Street. Catch live entertainment every […]
The results are in after 3 weeks of reading for the Essex County Library’s Read for Your Municipality Summer Reading Challenge. Essex and Tecumseh are leading the charge! We need the other municipalities to pick up the reading pace. Keep submitting the number of pages read! Amherstburg –41 377 pages […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of July 22, 2025, Council: Presented the 2025 Mayor’s Recognition Awards to the following recipients: Outstanding Youth Recipient: Lily Steinhoff Distinguished Voluntary Service Recipient: Kevin Gale Community Inspiration Recipient: Warren Dunford Mayor’s Special Award Recipients: Mark and Jerry Ribble Mayor’s Special Award (Posthumously) Recipient: Lorraine […]
On Saturday, August 9, the John R. Park Homestead will introduce its Lost Arts – Found Skills Workshop Series, in advance of the Lost Arts Festival. Participants are invited to join some of the many talented festival artists for a curated selection of workshops to learn new skills and leave with a […]
Tea (Working Whiskers) 5-year-old Male Domestic Short Hair Greetings human, my name is Tea. I am a timid guy, hoping for a calm and quiet environment as it will be easiest for me to settle into. I might be a bit shy when we first meet, but give me […]
Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health has issued a Heat Warning for Monday, July 28, 2025 and Tuesday, July 29, 2025. A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal […]
The Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC) issued this announcement on July 24, 2024 concerning transportation to and from Pelee Island: “TRAVEL ALERT: Due to dredging operations in Kingsville Harbour, ALL MAINLAND SAILINGS will be from the port of LEAMINGTON until Tuesday, August 5th. Please check your reissued email confirmation for […]
The Municipality of Leamington, in partnership with The Bank Theatre, is excited to announce the next performance in the Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Series, featuring the high-energy sounds of Nemesis on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Leamington’s SUNSET® Amphitheatre in Seacliff Park. Taking the stage at 8:30 PM, Nemesis is […]
What does it feel like to face your biggest fear? That’s the powerful question the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation posed to our community; and the response was nothing short of extraordinary. The Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s 2nd annual Show Us Your Brave campaign challenged individuals to confront their fears not just […]
It’s peak summer now. But, much as we might hate to think about it, cold weather is coming, and cold water can be fatal. The County’s special National Drowning Prevention Week coverage concludes with this video, in which Dan Metcalfe – the County’s Emergency Measures Coordinator – explains why the […]
The average Canadian family spent 42.3 per cent of its income on taxes in 2024—more than on housing, food and clothing combined, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “At a time when the cost of living is top of mind […]
Boating is fun. Jet-skiing is fun. Same with kayaking, canoeing. And swimming too. If you enjoy the open waters that surround Essex County – particularly on Lakes Erie and St. Clair – then there are all kinds of dangers you need to know about, as explained in our final four […]
BEACH WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 . . Closed The following beach is closed because E.coli counts are 1000 or higher. Beach closure signs/procedures must be followed. Colchester Beach . . Warning Signs Posted Swimming is not recommended at the following beaches as E.coli counts are 200 or higher: […]
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening in Kingsville the week of July 28, 2025. Monday, July 28 Kingsville Summer Camp Week 4: Mad Scientists Tai Chi All Levels – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Lakeside Park Pavilion Tuesday, July 29 Kingsville […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has sent reminders to school-aged children in WEC who are overdue for the important measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. This proactive measure comes as the Health Unit also reports a recent increase in measles virus detected through wastewater surveillance in the region. While no direct […]
Joe passed away on July 17, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by his family. Survived by his parents Adrian and Susan Van Kempen. He leaves behind his two daughters Ally and Madelyn and his extended family Tyler, Kayla, Chris and Chad. Joe will be missed by his […]
For decades, parents have been frustratingly yanking inflated “water wings” onto and up the arms of their young children, to help them learn to swim. Fact is, these inflatables – as with all others, such as blow-up rafts and rings – are dangerous. Especially on open waters. Watch the video […]
Starting Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (weather permitting), construction resumes on the Road 2 West Watermain Extension project. Road 2 West in the work zone will be closed to thru traffic. Drivers should follow detour signage to navigate around the construction area. Residents in the affected area may experience water service […]
I have a strong belief in personal responsibility. From an early age, I was taught that my own daily decisions will determine my future. You will know, for example, where I heard that sugar is the “white devil.” It’s a conviction helps me avoid it. For another, if I don’t […]
A team consists of a group of two participants. Early bird price for registration is $100 Doors open at noon – Games start @ 1:30 pm All team are guaranteed 4 games To date, the ‘Toss for Hosspice’ events have raised approximately $10,000 for Erie Shores Hospice Come out, have […]
OTF Grant Supports Local Heritage Preservation The Ontario government is investing $200,000 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital grant stream to support critical restoration work at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village. This funding will allow the organization to repair the roofs of 13 historic buildings and the […]
The Municipality of Leamington is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Mayor’s Recognition Awards, which were revealed during a Special Council Meeting held on July 22, 2025. This esteemed annual awards program celebrates individuals, groups, and organizations that have brought distinction, honour, and pride to the Leamington community. […]
Honk! Looking for a fun, educational, and nature-filled experience for your kids this summer? The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Jack Miner Learning Centre, 332 Road 3 West, Kingsville, ON) is hosting exciting Summer Day Camp Programs — where young explorers connect with wildlife, learn about the history and conservation, […]
Coach bus tour to Oil Museum of Canada in Oil Springs, Ontario, lunch and main floor tickets to ‘All About Abba’ at Petrolia’s Victoria Playhouse.
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