One-year CISSP cohort (2025-2026) equipped 18 technical leaders across nine public sector organizations with advanced cybersecurity expertise Connecting Windsor-Essex (CWE) has announced the successful completion of its one-year regional cybersecurity training pilot, delivered from January 2025 to January 2026, as a part of its strategic commitment to strengthening the cybersecurity […]
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New Portable MRI Helps Surgeons In Groundbreaking Brain Surgery
A neurosurgery team at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), led by neurosurgeon Dr. Neil Duggal was the first in the world to use the Hyperfine Swoop Brain Portable MRI system during a surgery to remove a complex pituitary tumour this past October. During the patient’s surgery, an MRI was completed […]
Planning Items for Review: Committee of Adjustment and Appeals on March 17
The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its March 17, 2026 meeting: 1. 1422 Road 3 East & 1450 Road 3 East: An application for consent for a lot-line adjustment. The applicants are proposing to sever a portion from 1422 Road 3 East to be added to 1450 Road […]
March Break Comes to Kingsville Library March 16-21
March Break Coming to Kingsville Library! Monday, March 16 All Day, All ages Drop-in Activity: Zoob Builders Tuesday, March 17 All Day, All ages Drop-in Activity: Zoob Builders Tuesday, March 17 4:30 p.m. for Ages 7 and up Paper Airplane Challenge Wednesday, March 18 3:00 p.m. for Ages 6 and […]
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Board of Health Meeting March 12
The upcoming Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Board of Health Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Location: Caboto Club – Marconi Hall 2175 Parent Avenue Windsor, ON N8X 4K2 The agenda is available on the Health Unit website. The next Board of Health meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Canadian Soldiers Among Remains Recovered Through International Effort
Partial human remains of 12 Canadian soldiers – medical specimens collected during the First World War – have been returned by a museum in Philadelphia. The partial human remains will be interred in the graves of the individual soldiers from whom the specimens were taken. The specimens were collected during the First […]
Man Charged After Windsor Senior Defrauded In Grandparent Scam
The Windsor Police Service has charged a 35-year-old man in connection with a grandparent scam that targeted a senior citizen. Shortly before 2:30 p.m. on March 4, 2026, police received a report of a fraud involving an 81-year-old victim. Investigators learned the victim had received multiple phone calls from individuals […]
Infant Dies After Three Vehicle Crash At Hwy 3 and CR 31 – Police Seek Witnesses
The Leamington Detachment of the OPP is currently investigating a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 3 and County Road 31, at the border of the Town of Kingsville and the Municipality of Leamington. On March 9, 2026, at approximately 10:10 a.m., emergency services including members of the Essex […]
Leamington Council Considers – March 10, 2026
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Council will: Hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider: An application for 97-99 Seacliff Drive West to remove the Holding symbol from the property to facilitate a multi-unit residential development. An application for 441-459 Talbot Street West […]
Leamington OPP Seek Public Assistance After $50K Jewelry Robbery
The Leamington Detachment of the OPP is currently investigating a robbery and is asking for the public’s assistance. On Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 1:05 a.m., a male suspect, posing as a jewelry buyer, visited a residence in response to an advertisement. The suspect brandished an edged weapon, robbed […]
Prescribed Burn Planned for Tremblay Beach Conservation Area
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), in collaboration with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and other restoration partners, is preparing to conduct a prescribed burn of approximately 20 hectares of Phragmites within Tremblay Beach Conservation Area. This work is part of a coordinated effort to manage and restore this ecologically significant wetland. […]
SECC: Basketball Networking and Tech Buddy
NETWORKING AND BASKETBALL SECC was proud to partner with the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce for a dynamic networking event hosted courtside at a Windsor Express basketball game. Surrounded by the energy of live sport, attendees had the opportunity to connect with fellow community leaders while learning more about SECC’s wide range of programs and services. […]
Learn About ConnectMyHealth at Kingsville Library on March 17
Get free online access to your health records from hospitals in Southwestern Ontario! Stop by the Kingsville Branch on Tuesday, March 17 from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm to learn about the ConnectMyHealth portal to access your hospital health records. All you need is: 1. Your own device (phone, table, laptop) […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Micci
Micci 3-year-old Female Domestic Short Hair Hi … I’m Micci. I’m a soft, sensitive girl with a big heart — but I need a little time before I show it. I used to live with another male cat, and we just didn’t see eye to eye. It turns out I’d […]
Watch Out For AI-Generated Government Impersonators
Artificial intelligence (AI) is giving fraudsters powerful new tools to deceive. Scammers are using AI to impersonate government officials, politicians, and other high-profile leaders with a level of realism that’s harder than ever to spot. These impersonation tactics are used to steal money, collect personal information, install malware, and spread […]
Windsor Police Launches ‘Wanted In Windsor’ Offenders List
The Windsor Police Service is launching a new public awareness campaign aimed at locating individuals wanted on outstanding warrants for serious criminal offences. Through the “Wanted in Windsor” campaign, the Windsor Police Service will spotlight 10 offenders currently evading arrest for crimes including attempted murder, assault, extortion, fraud, drug trafficking, […]
Litter Cleanup Along E.C. Row Expressway Starts Today
Drivers are asked to use extra caution on the E.C. Row Expressway over the next few weeks, as City of Windsor staff will be cleaning debris along the roadway starting Monday, March 9, 2026. Crews will begin cleaning the roadside shoulders starting with Central Avenue and moving east to Banwell […]
The Original Maple Syrup Festival at the John R. Park Homestead
As the chill of winter gives way to the warmth of spring, the First Taste of Spring Maple Syrup Festival is back, and it’s sweeter than ever. Join this iconic celebration of Canadian culture at the John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area on March 14 & 15 and 21 & […]
March 2026 Kingsville Community Food Bank’s Needs
Some things are feeling lighter these days. More hours of daylight, warmer temperatures, and nature’s promise that life will once again be returning to growing things … These can give our hearts a real lift! But unfortunately the coming of spring won’t pay the bills. If you’ve been around a […]
Updated FAQ: Green Bin Program in the County of Essex
Q: Why did the County launch a Green Bin program? A: The Province of Ontario mandated the collection of food and organic waste through curbside pick-up, public drop-off sites or community composting programs for urban settlement areas in municipalities of a certain population and/or population density. In our County, Amherstburg, LaSalle, […]
Glenn Cooper (October 26, 1932 – March 3, 2026)
Glenn Cooper – Kingsville Celebration Centre Obituary 93 years, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus. Beloved husband of Blanche Cooper (nee Benoit). Dear father of Patrick (Yvette) Cooper, Paula Crichton and Peter (Darleen) Cooper. Cherished grandfather […]
Mobile Clinic at Kingsville Community Centre on March 17, 2026
The Mobile Medical Support Clinic (MMS) is coming soon to the Kingsville Community Centre parking lot, at 1860 Division Road North in Kingsville. Mobile Medical Support (MMS) will be available on March 17, 2026, 9 am – 4 pm in the parking lot of Kingsville Community Centre at 1860 Division […]
Construction and Road Closures Update – March 9, 2026
Two long-term 2026 construction projects underway Construction and road closure updates for the County of Essex: The first culvert replacement project of 2026 for the County of Essex began this past Monday, March 2, in the Town of Essex, along the Southern Shore. Construction at the Lonsberry Drain Culvert on County […]
Traffic Stop In Kingsville Leads To Charges
A driver has been charged following a traffic stop in Kingsville. At approximately 7:45 a.m. on March 6, 2026, members of the OPP conducted a traffic stop on County Road 20, in Kingsville. A 36 year old male resident of Leamington has been charged with the following Highway Traffic Act […]
Recreation Update for the Week of March 9, 2026
Explore Kingsville’s many recreational programs. Here’s what’s available the week of March 9, 2026. Monday Kingsville Arena Drop-In Indoor Pickleball – 7:30 am to 1:00 pm Adult Skating – 9:00 am to 9:50 am Shinny – 10:00 am to 10:50 am Home School Skate – 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm Home School Shinny – 1:00 […]
County Council Highlights for March 4, 2026
Warden honours Paramedic, celebrates County employees Warden Hilda MacDonald opened Wednesday night’s Council meeting paying tribute to Jennifer Miner, an Essex-Windsor EMS Paramedic who passed away last Saturday while off duty. “Jen, as her beloved and admiring colleagues called her, was one of our devoted, front-line community Paramedics. She served […]
Common Sense Health: Feeling Alone? You’re in Plentiful Company
It’s a sad irony. But the truth is, loneliness is one of the most crowded experiences in modern society. Some prefer their own company and are emotionally stable. There’s no harm in letting them be. But there is an astonishingly high number of people who can be called “situational loners”. […]
Windsor PSW Death Exposes Safety Failures In Ontario’s Homecare System
The alleged murder of a personal support worker (PSW) in Windsor has exposed the serious and systemic safety failures facing frontline workers in Ontario’s homecare sector. The worker, a dedicated PSW working two homecare jobs to make ends meet and a proud steward with her union, SEIU Healthcare, was delivering […]
LaSalle Police Identify Homicide Victim And Provide Update
The LaSalle Police Service continues to investigate a homicide that occurred on Todd Lane just before 9:30 p.m. on March 3, 2026. The victim is Nancy Grewal, 45, of Windsor. The LaSalle Police Service offers our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ms. Grewal. To ease public concern, […]
Epworth United Church Presents A 1920’s Dance – April 18
NextStar Energy Powers Canada’s Next Industrial Chapter
NextStar Energy today held the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Windsor facility – a milestone moment for Canada’s first and only commercial-scale advanced battery manufacturing company. The grand opening featured remarks from NextStar Energy CEO Danies Lee, LG Energy Solution CEO David Kim, Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Mélanie Joly, […]
Lost Afghanistan Medal To Be Returned To Family Of Local Trooper
The General Campaign Star South West Asia medal for Afghanistan, awarded to the late Trooper Stefan George Jankowski, will be formally presented to his family on Sunday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 644, 1570 Marentette Avenue, Windsor, Ontario. The medal will be presented by local […]
CWATS Continues to Expand Network in 2026
More unseasonably warm days are on tap this week in Essex County – it could reach as high as 20 C by the weekend! – and that surely has more area cycling enthusiasts thinking about the spring, summer and autumn riding season ahead. So, it’s a good time to update […]
SECC’S Language Class Attends Flyers Game
Recently SECC’s Language Classes stepped into a classic Canadian tradition as clients, their families, and teachers cheered on the Leamington Flyers at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre! For many of our students, it was their first live hockey game – and it’s safe to say we now have a few new […]
Ontario Expands Amherstburg Long-Term Care With More Than 370 Jobs
Province building for the future by creating hundreds of construction and long-term care jobs in the community, while adding 160 modern long-term care beds The Ontario government is building Chateau Park Long-Term Care Home in Amherstburg, a project that will support more than 370 good-paying jobs and deliver 160 new and upgraded […]
49th Shelf: Oyster
Oyster by (author) Marianne Ackerman In this satirical family drama, a bestselling author struggles with writer’s block until she reconnects with her ambitious niece at a funeral — perfect for fans of Where’d You Go, Bernadette. One-time bestselling novelist Amelia Cameron has writer’s block. After her octogenarian father falls off a roof […]
Global Cycling Showdown Set For Montréal This September
A look at the courses of the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montréal In just under 200 days, Montréal will host the 2026 UCI Road World Championships. The discipline’s flagship annual event will take place from 20 to 27 September in the Canadian metropolis, the largest city in the […]
Last Chance To Lace Up: Skating Season At LaSalle’s Loop Winds Down
With spring in the air and warmer temperatures on the way, we are getting close to the end of the outdoor skating season. Weather forecasts are calling for above‑seasonal temperatures over the coming days. As a result, The Loop Skate Trail will likely be temporarily closed for periods of time. […]
Erie Shores Quilters Guild Meeting – March 17
Mental Health Mighties with Danny G: Be a Legend
No one is born a legend. It is what we choose to do with our life that determines that. Work so hard, live so intentionally, and love so deeply that when God grants you a long life of over 100 years, you are remembered with admiration and gratitude. Let your legacy […]
WECOSS Partners Attend Meeting About Rising Overdoses in Windsor-Essex
On March 3, 2026, local partners with the Windsor Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy (WECOSS) met urgently to respond to a recent rise in opioid overdoses in Windsor and Essex County. Across Ontario, the overdose crisis is being driven by an increasingly toxic and unpredictable drug supply. Recent provincial […]
Lenore Simpson Award Honours First Recipient At UWindsor
The University of Windsor’s Odette School of Business marked International Women’s Day with a keynote address from the Honourable Sandra Pupatello and the launch of a new award supporting women in business. Sen. Pupatello, a former Ontario cabinet minister and long-time advocate for economic development and gender equity, spoke about […]
Windsor Student Heads To Scripps National Spelling Bee In Washington, D.C.
Isaac Brogan wins 8th annual WFCU Credit Union Scripps Spelling Bee Regional Final for Third Time Following an intense competition featuring 34 elementary school students from across Windsor-Essex, Sarnia-Lambton, and Chatham-Kent, Isaac Brogan, a grade eight student at Maranatha Christian Academy in Windsor, has been named the 2026 WFCU Credit […]
Kingsville’s Open-Market Bid On Former High School Property Declined
The Town of Kingsville has been informed that its open‑market bid to purchase the former Kingsville District High School (KDHS) property has not been accepted. Administration received notice from the School Board’s legal counsel on March 2, 2026. No additional details were provided. Council directed Administration on January 19, 2026, […]
Man Charged In Connection With Three Sexual Assaults
The Windsor Police Service has charged a 33-year-old man in connection with multiple alleged sexual assaults involving the same victim. On February 13, 2026, officers responded to a report of sexual assault. Members of the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit subsequently launched an investigation and determined that the victim […]
SIU Concludes Investigation Of Fatal Collision Involving OPP Cruiser
On the morning of November 2, 2025, an OPP officer was travelling west on County Road 20 East en route to the OPP detachment in Essex. A distance east of Iler Road, a woman moved out onto the westbound lane from the northside ditch. The officer steered his cruiser to […]
Spotlight On Business: Windsor Aerial Drone Photography
This week, the Kingsville Times shines a spotlight on Windsor Aerial Drone Photography, a locally owned media company capturing Windsor-Essex from an entirely new perspective. Founded by lifelong area resident Mike Chase, Windsor Aerial Drone Photography specializes in high-quality aerial imaging and visual storytelling across the county and throughout Southwestern […]
Ontario and Nova Scotia Sign Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Agreement
Deal will remove barriers to free trade between provinces, supporting consumer choice and economic growth On March 2, 2026, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston signed a first-of-its-kind agreement to allow consumers to purchase alcohol directly from the other province’s local producers, including breweries, wineries and […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Olaf
Olaf 1-year-old Male Doberman Pinscher Hiiiiii, I’m Olaf! Yes, that Olaf — the one who survived a real-life ice adventure on the Detroit River. I was found floating on ice with another dog friend (wild, right?) and thanks to some amazing humans, we were rescued and given a second chance. […]
Donald Jackson (March 1, 2026)
Jackson, Donald March 25, 1935 – March 1, 2026 90 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Erie Shores Hospice on March 1, 2026. Loving husband to Niesje (Rita) Jackson (2020) of 63 years. Devoted father of John Jackson (Peggy), Karen Koestler (Dennis), Donna Jackson (Greg) and Lynn Jackson. […]
Health Unit Invites Students to Join ‘Connected, Not Controlled Challenge’
Students in Grades 6 to 12 are invited to learn how digital technology affects their well-being and how to use screens and technology in a balanced way. As technology continues to shape how we live, learn, and connect, concerns are growing over the impact of too much screen time on […]
Leamington’s Grade 8 Students Ride LT-Go For Free During March Break
The Municipality of Leamington is pleased to announce the return of its LT-Go Grade 8 Program, continuing its commitment to introducing young residents to the benefits of public transportation. As part of this initiative, all Grade 8 students in Leamington will receive a free LT-Go transit pass for unlimited rides during […]
OPP Warns Of Scammers Impersonating Crown Attorney’s Office
The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police is warning residents about an ongoing fraud involving scammers impersonating the Crown Attorney’s Office. In this scam, individuals receive phone calls from someone claiming to be from the Crown Attorney’s Office. The call display may appear to show a legitimate phone, and scammers may […]
Parkinsons Disease Support Group – Monthly Meeting March 19
KHS Hosts Seedy Saturday March 21 At The Lions Hall
Income Tax and Forms Completion Clinics Offered by SECC
Income Tax Clinic March 2 – May 1 | FREE tax return filing for those with: Modest household income Simple tax situation In-Person Appointment – Call SECC to book in Leamington or Kingsville and have your taxes done while you wait. OR Drop-Off Service – Pick up a tax package, complete […]
OPP School Bus Safety Initiative Runs March 2 Through March 9
The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police will be participating in a region wide school bus safety initiative, Safety Stops Here, beginning Monday, March 2, 2026. Essex County OPP members will be out and about throughout Essex County for a school bus enforcement initiative beginning Monday, March 2 and continuing through to […]
Adult Programs and Activities for March at Kingsville Library
March Programs and Activities For Adults Device Advice Mondays, March 2 and 16 12:00-2:00 Crafting Hive Wednesdays, March 4 and 18 5:30 p.m. Write On Drop-ins Fridays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 1:00 p.m. Adult Book Club Saturday, March 14 1:00 p.m. Title of the Month: Detroit, An American […]
Prevent Illness When Traveling This March Break
As families prepare for March Break travel, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) strongly advises everyone to ensure they are up to date with all their vaccinations prior to traveling. Individuals who are not fully vaccinated are at higher risk of getting vaccine-preventable infectious diseases while traveling. “Prevention starts with […]
Kingsville Legion Branch #188 St. Patrick’s Day Dance
Leamington Advances Seacliff Drive West Roundabout Construction Project
The Municipality of Leamington is advising residents that work on the Seacliff Drive West Roundabout project will resume the week of March 2, 2026, with construction beginning on Clearwater Street. Clearwater Street is the new roadway connection being constructed from the roundabout to service the adjacent development. During this phase […]
Storm Sewer Reconstruction Begins In March On LaSalle’s Front Road
The Front Road Storm Sewer Reconstruction project is scheduled to begin, Tuesday, March 3. The reconstruction area includes the section of Front Road from Boismier Avenue to Reaume Road. This work will include lane restrictions along Front Road beginning Monday, March 9. Major traffic delays are expected. Alternate routes should be considered, as […]
First Meeting Of 2026 – Ontario Purple Martin Association – March 21
The Ontario Purple Martin Association will hold its first meeting of 2026 on Saturday, March 21 at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome. The meeting will take place at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, 1550 Road 3 East in Ruthven. We are anxiously awaiting our favourite birds. Our speaker will discuss […]
Annual Easter Egg-stravaganza At The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum
K of C Kingsville Council 8233 37th Wild Game Dinner March 21
OPP Investigating Incident In Tecumseh – Update On Occurrence
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at approximately 2:12 p.m., members of the Tecumseh OPP responded to a reported weapons-related call on Aloha Drive in the Town of Tecumseh. Upon arrival at Aloha Drive, officers encountered a white Ram pickup and black Dodge Challenger near the residence. Both vehicles fled the […]
LaSalle Strawberry Festival Earns Top 100 Honour
The Town of LaSalle is thrilled to announce that the beloved LaSalle Strawberry Festival has once again earned a spot among the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario in 2025. This recognition marks yet another milestone for the festival, which has been honoured multiple times in this category over […]
Leamington Council Matters – February 24, 2026
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Council: Approved an application for 1309 Mersea Road 5 to rezone a severed lot to permit an off-site farm-worker dwelling and to rezone the retained lands to prevent new residential development except a farm-worker dwelling. Deferred an application for 107 […]
Recreation Update for the Week of March 2, 2026
Explore Kingsville’s many recreational programs. Here’s what’s available the week of March 2, 2026. Monday Kingsville Arena Drop-In Indoor Pickleball – 7:30 am to 1:00 pm Adult Skating – 9:00 am to 9:50 am Shinny – 10:00 am to 10:50 am Home School Skate – 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm Home School Shinny – […]
Bernard Adams (July 19, 1934 – February 25, 2026)
Bernard Adams – Kingsville Celebration Centre Obituary It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bernard Adams on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the age of 91 years old. Reunited with his wife Barbara (nee Waggott)(2015). Loving father to his son Robert Adams and wife Heather, and […]
March 4, 2026 Essex County Council Regular Meeting
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with […]
County Road 50 Closure Near Colchester Begins Monday, March 2
The first culvert replacement project of 2026 for the County of Essex begins this coming Monday, March 2, 2026, in the Town of Essex, along the Southern Shore. Construction at the Lonsberry Drain Culvert on County Road 50 is currently underway. The road is scheduled to close this coming Monday […]
Province Awards Contract For New Science Centre At Ontario Place
The Ontario government has unveiled the final design and awarded the contract to build and maintain the new Ontario Science Centre, a major milestone in the province’s plan to transform Ontario Place into a year-round, world-class, family-friendly destination. The new 400,000-square-foot facility will include a state-of-the-art building, integrated pod complex, new interactive exhibits and an improved and upgraded […]
OPP Investigating Incident In Tecumseh
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at approximately 2:12 p.m., members of the Tecumseh Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a reported weapons related call on Aloha Drive in the Town of Tecumseh. During the incident, two vehicles, a black Dodge Challenger and white Ram pickup, left the residence at high speeds, and […]
Ontario Ranks 2nd Globally For Mining Investment
Ontario ranks as Canada’s top-rated jurisdiction for mining investment, ranking 2nd globally in the Annual Survey of Mining Companies released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. Nevada is the top-ranked jurisdiction worldwide for mining investment in this year’s survey, moving up from 2nd place […]
49th Shelf: Seven Heavens Away
Seven Heavens Away A Novel by (author) Ashraf Zaghal Sometimes you walk two steps and find yourself two alleys away, two gates away, two hills away, two seas away, two continents away, or seven heavens away. In this taut and heartbreaking debut novel, a Palestinian teenager comes of age amid escalating […]
Cardinal Carter Expands With Trades Satellite Campus
High school students in Leamington will be able to acquire valuable new skill sets now that programs in electrical and aesthetics have been launched at a new satellite campus for Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School. The satellite campus is located at the former Queen of Peace Catholic Elementary School, which […]
Kingsville Paralympian Corbin Watson Eyes Gold At Milano Cortina
Fifty athletes set to compete for Canada at Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games A team of 50 athletes, including four guides, is set to represent Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games from March 6-15, the Canadian Paralympic Committee confirmed Wednesday. The Canadian Paralympic Team will compete in […]
RCMP Calling Kids Aged 4 To 14 To Help Name Police Puppies
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) needs help with naming puppies that will become Canada’s future RCMP Police Dogs. The Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) in Innisfail, Alberta is asking young Canadians to suggest names for 13 German Shepherd puppies that will be born at the Centre. Children are […]
Rare Métis Dogsled Model Repatriated From Vatican Museum
Official Statement From Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada Today, Indigenous communities celebrate the repatriation of a rare Métis dogsled model from the Vatican museum. The historic return of cultural artefacts to Canada by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV is a gesture that honours reconciliation and the tireless work that […]
Diageo Closes Amherstburg Crown Royal Plant Early Without Warning
Diageo has closed its Crown Royal whisky plant in Amherstburg, Ontario two days ahead of schedule, without advance warning to workers. “This is a final show of disrespect for Canadian workers as Diageo moves their jobs south of the border to appease Donald Trump,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. […]
Free Glow Dance Party at Lakeside Park on February 28
Let’s Glow, Kingsville! Saturday, February 28 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Lakeside Park Pavilion You’re invited to a FREE GLOW DANCE PARTY this Saturday. Join the Town of Kingsville for music and dancing. Hit the dance floor, enjoy a great DJ, play interactive games like glow-in-the-dark hopscotch and ring toss, […]
Scotties ‘Girls Rock’ Curling Event Saturday Feb. 28 in Leamington
The 2026 Winter Olympics are over, but the spirit of winter sport is still strong in Leamington! The Sun Parlour Curling Club is reminding the community that its special Scotties “Girls Rock” Curling Event takes place this Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the club, 55 Seacliff Drive East […]
From WECHU: Avian Influenza Cases at Local Poultry Farm
The following statement was issued by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU): The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has worked closely with partners to support the response to avian influenza detected at a local poultry farm late last week. Our primary focus is protecting the health of our community by […]
Common Sense Health: Statins, Side Effects and the Silence About Choice
There’s a common organizational saying: structure drives behaviour. In institutional theory, it’s called path dependence. Once a structure or pattern is established, it becomes self-reinforcing. This is a problem in medicine. Researchers and specialists become deeply immersed in their own areas of expertise. They network within tight knowledge clusters. They […]
‘Woodn’t It Be Nice’ By Martyn Wells Coming This March To The Carnegie
From March 1–25, 2026, Martyn Wells is pleased to present “Woodn’t It Be Nice”, in conjunction with the Arts Society of Kingsville (“ASK”), and the Carnegie Arts & Visitors Centre. This is a first-time solo exhibition by Martyn Wells, featuring both his 2D and 3D wooden creations. For over two […]
Gordie Howe Bridge Hosts Commercial User Webinar March 4
Thank you to those who have registered for the upcoming commercial webinar on February 27, 2026. We have had to change the date of this webinar to March 4, 2026. We will send the Microsoft Teams invitation out to those who have registered by the end of the week. For […]
Town Seeks Contract Recreation Program Instructors
The Town of Kingsville is looking for people who are interested in teaching gymnastics and belly dancing. Contract Recreation Instructors will be responsible for providing design, preparation, and implementation of the program. If you possess this skill and want to share your knowledge with others, fill out our application form. Find more […]
Essex County Library Offers Seeds from February 23
Seed Library Seeds available from Monday, February 23 Grow and share seeds from your favourite Essex County Library Branch Just show your library card to our staff Take home up to 8 seed varieties while supplies last: * Vegetable * Herb * Flower Essex County Library – Kingsville Branch: 40 […]
Robert “Bob” Nixon (September 28, 1946 – February 18, 2026)
Robert “Bob” Nixon – Kingsville Celebration Centre Obituary Robert “Bob” Edwin Nixon September 28, 1946 ~ February 18, 2026 Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Erie Shores Hospice at the age of 79 years. Beloved husband of Kathy Nixon for 47 years. Loving father of Riley (Jaclyn) […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Phoenix
Phoenix 1-year-old Female Domestic Shorthair Hi, I’m Phoenix. I like to be very clear right from the start: I prefer to be in charge of the relationship. I do enjoy affection-curling up in a lap is absolutely my idea — but it has to be on my terms. When I […]
OPP Street Crime Unit Executes Search Warrant In Wheatley
A Chatham-Kent resident has been charged in connection with a drug trafficking investigation led by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex County Street Crime Unit (CSCU). On Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 5:00 a.m., members of the Essex County OPP CSCU, with support from the Lambton CSCU, as well […]
Lenten Music Meditations Start This Wednesday At Church Of The Epiphany
The Church of the Epiphany cordially invites the community to attend Lenten Noon Hour Music Meditations, beginning on Wednesday, February 25 at 12:15 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. and running each Wednesday until March 25. These thirty-minute meditative gatherings will feature reflective organ and piano music, carefully selected to support prayerful […]
Early Bird Boat Ramp Passes Coming March 1 For LaSalle Residents
LaSalle residents can take advantage of the early bird rate for annual LaSalle Boat Ramp Passes. They will be available for purchase between Sunday, March 1, and Tuesday, March 31. Early bird passes are $143.00 for LaSalle Residents, or $99.00 for seniors aged 55+. The regular annual pass rate will […]
Leamington Council Considers – February 24, 2026
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Council will: Hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider: An application for 1309 Mersea Road 5 to rezone a severed lot to permit an off-site farm-worker dwelling and to rezone the retained lands to prevent new residential […]
Windsor Police Seek Witnesses To Weekend Cyclist Incident
Bicyclist critically injured in vehicle collision The Windsor Police Service is investigating a motor vehicle collision that left a bicyclist with life-threatening injuries. Shortly before 10:30 p.m. on February 21, 2026, officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision in the 400 block of Tecumseh Road East. A preliminary […]
Recreation Update for the Week of February 23, 2026
Explore Kingsville’s many recreational programs. Here’s what’s available the week of February 23, 2026. Monday Kingsville Arena Drop-In Indoor Pickleball – 7:30 am to 1:00 pm Adult Skating – 9:00 am to 9:50 am Shinny – 10:00 am to 10:50 am Home School Skate – 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm […]
The Kingsville Fire Department Presents Emergency Preparedness Tips
The Kingsville Fire Department Presents Emergency Preparedness Tips – Have an Emergency Plan The Kingsville Fire Department would like to remind residents that the best time to prepare for a possible emergency is before it happens. To make sure you and your family are prepared ahead of time, follow this […]
Ontario Marks Human Trafficking Awareness Day
On February 22, 2026, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Michael Parsa, Solicitor General Michael Kerzner, and Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria released the following statement to mark Human Trafficking Awareness Day: “Human trafficking is a horrific crime that targets our most vulnerable, violates victims’ most basic human rights […]
Seasonal Load Limits Now in Effect on County Roads
Operators advised to observe 5 tonne per axle load-restriction signs Seasonal load limits on designated Essex County roads are now in effect for 2026, and will remain in place while signs are posted. Operators are advised to observe the 5 tonne per axle load-restriction signs on County roads during this […]











































































































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