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Sports & Leisure Tennis

Kingsville’s Junior Tennis Stars Serve Up a Strong Season

Thanks to everyone who supported our local high school players throughout the tennis season! The students some of whom participated in the KTA Junior League with support of their teacher and coach, Derek Tomkins, represented Kingsville with great effort and sportsmanship — and their results speak for themselves. At WECSSAA, nearly all our […]

Town & County News

Municipality Of Leamington Provides Update To Sherk Street Work

As part of the Municipality of Leamington’s Sewer Separation and Road Reconstruction Program, work continues on Sherk Street and surrounding areas, including Margaret, Audrey, Jane, and Claire Streets. Current Status – Sherk Street Sherk Street is open to traffic between Oak Street and Ellison Avenue. Sherk Street remains closed between […]

Town & County News

Items for Review at Oct. 21 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its October 21, 2025, meeting: 667 County Road 20: An application for consent. The applicants are proposing to create a new residential lot. B-2025-12 1520 Road 5 West: An application for consent. The applicants are proposing to create a new agricultural […]

Health

Erie Shores HealthCare Working to Connect Unattached Patients

Made-in-Essex County pathway aligns with Ontario’s Primary Care Action Plan Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC), in partnership with the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (ECNPLC) and Windsor Essex Community Health Centre (weCHC), has launched a made-in-Essex County pathway to connect unattached patients with a primary care provider before they leave hospital. […]

Lifestyle

BABY STORYTIME on Wednesdays at Kingsville Library

BABY STORYTIME Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 22 through Wednesday, November 26 For newborns — 18 months with a caregiver Registration is required. You can register at the library or online at www.essexcountylibrary.ca *** Location: Kingsville Library Branch 40 Main Street West, Kingsville Website: Essex County Library Phone: (226) 946-1529 ext. 445 […]

Health

New Imaging Could Improve Survival In Cases Of Recurring Prostate Cancer

A multi-centre study led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI), Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph’s Health Care London (Lawson), and University Health Network (UHN) has found a novel imaging solution, called prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography (PET) scanning, can more effectively detect the recurrence of […]

Ontario News

Ontario Increasing Student Nutrition Investment to $37.5 Million

Province helping more students access healthy meals so they can succeed at school The Ontario government is protecting students by increasing its investment in the Student Nutrition Program (SNP) and the First Nations Student Nutrition Program (FNSNP) by $5 million, for a total investment of $37.5 million this year. The […]

Canadian News

Canada Works Best With ‘Stay In Your Lane’ Federalism

Canadian federation works best when Ottawa doesn’t encroach on provincial jurisdiction Canada’s federal and provincial governments are the most successful—and regional unrest is quietest—when the different levels of government remain in their constitutional lanes, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. […]

Community Schools

Learning That Lasts A Lifetime: Inside WONDERfield Community School

Nestled in the heart of Kingsville, WONDERfield Community School is a private, non-profit K-8 school creating something extraordinary; a place where children grow in mind, body, heart and soul – together. With a commitment to small class sizes; a holistic learning environment and enriched academics founded on the philosophies of […]

Business

Community Futures Essex County Celebrates 30 Years Of Local Support

Community Futures Essex County marked a major milestone recently with a celebration honouring 30 years of fostering rural economic development, by supporting entrepreneurs and small- and medium-sized businesses to start, grow, and thrive. Since 1995, Community Futures Essex County has invested more than $15 million to help over 247 businesses […]

Football Sports & Leisure

Official Detroit Lions Block Party Coming To Windsor This November

Detroit Lions fans are set to roar once again in the streets of Downtown Windsor as the city hosts an official Detroit Lions–sanctioned Block Party on Thursday, November 27th, 2025, celebrating the Lions’ annual Thanksgiving Day Classic against the Green Bay Packers. This free, family-friendly event kicks off at 10 a.m. on the 300 block of Ouellette Avenue, […]

Town & County News

Leamington Announces Changes To Municipal Services For Thanksgiving

Please note the following municipal service level adjustments on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 13, 2025: The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/reportanissue. The Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Visit leamington.ca/recreation for more information. […]

Books

49th Shelf: Killer On The First Page

Killer On The First Page A Novel by (author) Ian Ferguson & Will Ferguson Three locked rooms. Three impossible crimes. One determined sleuth. Miranda Abbott is back in a new mystery from the bestselling authors of I Only Read Murder and Mystery in the Title The famous are descending on the town of Happy Rock. This […]

Health

Windsor Regional Cancer Program Receives $2.7M To Support Local Care

The Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation announced a remarkable donation of $2,718,473 to the Windsor Regional Cancer Program. This donation represents an investment in hope, healing, and world-class cancer care close to home. Members from both organizations, along with medical professionals, past patients, and community supporters gathered to celebrate the fundraising […]

Health

Women’s Minor Procedure Room Takes Pain Out Of Common Procedures

New space prioritizes women’s pain management while easing pressure on operating rooms London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is raising the standard of women’s health care with the opening of the Women’s Minor Procedure Room (MPR), a dedicated space designed to reduce pain and enhance the patient experience during common gynecologic […]

Events Town & County News

Citizens Invited To ‘Line The Drive’ During Upcoming Marathon

Five Cheer Zones Planned to Welcome 26k+ Runners Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island in partnership with the City of Windsor and the Downtown Windsor BIA want Windsor Essex residents to once again Line The Drive during the Detroit Free Press Marathon Sunday October 19 from 7am through 11am. One of the few truly international marathon courses in […]

Health

Clinical Trial Targets Kidney Cancer With Internal Radiation

Researchers at London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) have launched a Phase II clinical trial that aims to treat renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) by inserting microscopic beads filled with radiation directly into blood vessels surrounding cancerous tumours. The goal is to improve patient outcomes through a new treatment […]

Organizations

New Survey Seeks Input To Strengthen Poverty Reduction Efforts

Pathway to Potential (P2P), Windsor-Essex’s poverty reduction strategy, has launched a new community survey aimed at gathering feedback from residents who have taken part in P2P programs or initiatives across the region. The survey is designed to better understand the lived experiences of individuals and families, and to inform future programs […]

Indigenous News Ontario News

Ontario Investing $6 Million in Indigenous Infrastructure Projects

Applications now open for new round of Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program The Ontario government is investing $6 million to launch the annual intake for funding applications under the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program (ICCGP). As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the program supports Indigenous communities and organizations […]

Health

Mobile Medical Support Clinics to Be Held October 4-8

Mobile Medical Support (MMS) is a community liaison team of healthcare professionals looking to help clients in High Priority Communities (HPC) overcome barriers that prevent them from seeking healthcare and linking into community resources. Our goal is to help navigate clients in need by providing health assessments, follow-up care, assistance with […]

Events Town & County News

Leamington Raceway Hosts 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races This Sunday

Leamington Raceway is thrilled to welcome fans for one of its most popular events of the season—the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races—taking place this Sunday, October 5th. Post time is 1:00 p.m. for the horse races, and admission and parking are free, making it a perfect afternoon of family-friendly entertainment. The crowd-favourite Wiener Dog Races will […]

Town & County News

Leamington Advises Of LTW Transit Detour Due To St. Clair College Strike

The Municipality of Leamington advises that due to ongoing strike action at the St. Clair College campus, LTW (Leamington to Windsor) Transit buses, operated by Transit Windsor, will not be entering St. Clair College property until further notice. There are two temporary stop locations: Southbound LTW 42: Board at Cabana at […]

Town & County News

Town Of Essex Issues Statement On Recent Flooding In Harrow And Colchester

Harrow and Colchester recently experienced significant rainfall, resulting in a flash flood in some areas. The Town of Essex would like to reassure residents that during this event, all municipal infrastructure—including stormwater systems and pump stations—operated as intended. Town staff and contractors worked diligently throughout the storm to monitor and […]

Canadian News

Jane Goodall (April 3, 1934 – October 1, 2025)

Dr. Jane Goodall, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, was a remarkable example of courage and conviction, working tirelessly throughout her life to raise awareness about threats to wildlife, promote conservation, and inspire a more harmonious, sustainable relationship between people, animals and the natural world.  With […]

Books

49th Shelf: Sisters Of The Jungle

Sisters of the Jungle The Trailblazing Women Who Shaped the Study of Wild Primates by (author) Keriann McGoogan A scientist’s memoir that delves into the history of primate field studies and the women who shaped the discipline of primatology, including Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, Birutė Galdikas and Alison Jolly. Since the […]

Town & County News

Kingsville and Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary Announce Migration Festival

Kingsville and the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary Announce the Annual 56th Migration Festival The Town of Kingsville and the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary will be hosting events together as part of the 56th annual Migration Festival taking place Thursday, October 16, to Sunday, October 19. Migration Festival is a celebration of […]

Indigenous News Ontario News

All Ontario Public Schools Observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On September 29, 2025, Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, and Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, issued the following statement on the development of new resources for teachers and students on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: “Tomorrow, schools across the province will reflect […]

Policing News

CBSA Investigation Leads To Charges, 48 Guns, Other Items Seized

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that an arrest has been made following an investigation by the CBSA Ontario Firearms Smuggling Enforcement Team (OFSET). This specialized team of criminal investigators, intelligence analysts, and intelligence officers are dedicated to investigating firearms smuggling in Ontario. In May and June of […]

Organizations

Celebrate Fall Traditions at the Homestead’s Harvest and Horses Festival

A favourite fall tradition returns! The Harvest and Horses Festival is back at the John R. Park Homestead on Sunday, October 5, 2025, welcoming families to experience the beauty and bounty of autumn — 1850s style. “This festival celebrates many of our local fall traditions,” says Kris Ives, Homestead Curator […]

Ontario News

Ontario Raising Minimum Wage to $17.60 an Hour to Protect Workers

Increase to $17.60 an hour will take effect October 1 The Ontario government is raising the minimum wage from $17.20 to $17.60 an hour, effective October 1, which will support over 800,000 workers. This annualized wage increase of 2.4 per cent is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) and delivers […]