Dozens of neighbours gathered this week to celebrate the significant enhancements to the entrance at Devonwood Conservation Area. Thanks to a donation from Caesars Windsor Cares, a new entry sign with solar lighting has been installed and the landscaping refreshed. New parking lot curb stops and an additional parking lot […]
Other News
Local Organizations Benefit From Gordie Howe Community Benefits Plan
June 2024 marks five years of delivery for the Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan, with the project team unwavering in its commitment to enhance the communities closest to the project. This week, thirteen organizations serving Sandwich/west Windsor and Delray/Southwest Detroit are the latest recipients of $200,000 (CDN) in […]
Mark Rathwell (March 11, 1953 – May 29, 2024)
In Memory of MARK RATHWELL March 11, 1953 – May 29, 2024 – Age 71 On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, after a short battle with cancer, Mark Allan Rathwell passed peacefully and met his Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ face to face. Mark is survived by his wife and best […]
Common Sense Health: Are Non-Alcoholic Beverages the Better Choice?
Do we enjoy alcoholic drinks? We do! A relaxing drink before dinner with our loved ones is standard practice. We are supported by a landmark study involving 490,000 people involving the American Cancer Society, World Health Organization, and Oxford University that found one alcoholic drink daily decreased the risk of […]
Kingsville Celebrates Pollinator Week – June 17 to 23
Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee encourages everyone to participate in National Pollinator Week, an international celebration of pollinators happening June 17 to 23, 2024. Pollinators are birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles and other small mammals that pollinate plants and are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites […]
Item for Review at June 18 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals
The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following application at its June 18, 2024 meeting: 4213 Graham Side Road: An application for minor variance. This applicant is proposing to build a detached storage garage with a height of 7.28 m (23.9 ft.), where Kingsville’s Zoning By-law 1-2014 permits a maximum […]
James “Jim” Kratz (June 11, 2024)
Kratz, Jim 77 years, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024. Beloved husband of Patti (Trautman) for 43 years. Loving father of Shae, Rae (Kim) and Krista. Son of the late Russell Woodbridge Kratz and Blanche Kratz. Jim was a well known barber in Kingsville for many years. He served […]
Tourism Windsor Essex Celebrates All Things Local And Farm Fresh
This Saturday Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island in partnership with the Essex County Federation of Agriculture presents Open Farms Day, a day of family fun and discovery on the farm. On Saturday June 15th users will be able to experience a self-guided journey to 11 stops throughout Windsor and Essex […]
S.H.E is Healing – Leamington Arts Centre and Caldwell First Nation
S.H.E. is Healing: 13 Spirit Portraits of Women June 4-July 26 Leamington Arts Centre S.H.E. is Healing is an art project from artist Suellen Evoy-Oozeer, as part of her exhibition Me, You & Us. Her work is inspired by a female perspective on the themes Spirit, Humanity, Earth (S.H.E.), and Healing. Evoy-Oozeer’s series […]
UMEI Hosts 8th Annual Lightning Athletics Banquet
UMEI Christian High School hosted its 8th annual Lightning Athletics Banquet on June 4. Athletic Director and Vice Principal Mr. Darcy Bults, who hosted and planned the event, was thrilled to bring the community together to recognize the athletic achievements of these student-athletes. “For a small school, we run an […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Rolo
Rolo 10-month-old Male Mixed Breed Hello, my name is Rolo! I am a young, energetic, goofball looking for my forever home! I didn’t get much training or proper care in my previous home the way a young pup should, so it’s safe to say I will need a patient adopter […]
Ontario Offering Free Fishing on Father’s Day Weekend
Fish for free across the province June 15-16 In honour of Father’s Day on Sunday, the province is offering free fishing this weekend. “Father’s Day weekend is a great time to get out on one of Ontario’s beautiful lakes or rivers and enjoy fishing,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural […]
CBSA Strike Deadline Set For Friday June 14 12:01 AM
More than 9,000 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) will begin job action across the country starting June 14 at 12:01 a.m. ET if an agreement is not reached at the table with Canada Border Services Agency and Treasury Board. Job […]
LHSC Reduces Cancer Surgery Wait Times By 50%
Through several focused strategies and a dedicated team effort, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has improved cancer surgery wait times at the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre by 50 per cent over the past year for non-urgent and non-emergent patients. “We know how hard it is for patients with cancer and their families […]
‘WIFF Under The Stars’ Welcomes More Than 1500 Community Members
This past weekend, the Windsor International Film Festival hosted a series of free community screenings on the front lawn of the Aquatic Centre. The setup included a 20′ LED screen and theatre-quality sound, providing an excellent viewing experience for community members. Over the weekend 21 feature films were shown and […]
What’s Happening at the Kingsville Library June 12-15
It’s a great week at the Kingsville Library! Check out the Scam Awareness presentation by the OPP on June 12. Then come back for Write-On Drop-Ins: In Person Workshops on June 14. There are a couple of activities to choose from on June 15. First we’re featuring a DIY Potted Pollinator Garden […]
Ahoy! Cedar Island Yacht Club Ready To Train the Next Generation Of Sailors
Summer is just around the corner and the Cedar Island Yacht Club is preparing for young people wanting to learn to sail. A couple of weeks ago, two new Zest sailboats arrived to enhance the program, while the other boats have been taken out of storage and are awaiting another […]
Upcoming Butterfly Release To Honour Loved Ones June 12th
The Erie Shores HealthCare Spiritual Care Committee is extending a heartfelt invitation to the community for a special event to commemorate the lives of young loved ones who passed away during childbirth or shortly after. This touching Butterfly Release Memorial takes place Wednesday, June 12th at 5:30 pm, within the […]
Leamington Unveils New Basketball Courts At Seacliff Park
Last week, WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF), the Municipality of Leamington, and members of the community gathered to celebrate the unveiling of a new waterfront legacy project made possible through an investment from the WindsorEssex Community Foundation in celebration of their 40 Years of Inspiring Philanthropy. The new basketball courts at […]
In Memoriam – Jim Miller (November 12, 1941 – June 13, 1999)
Jim Miller They say there is a reason They say time will heal Neither time or reason Will change the way I feel Gone are the days we used to share But in my heart you are always there The gates of memories will never close We miss you more than […]
Repko Dog Park Unleashes Fun For Furry Friends
On Friday afternoon, dog lovers and their furry companions gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the newest park in town. Located just across from the Kingsville Arena on the 2nd Concession, Repko Dog Park is now officially open and ready to welcome guests of all shapes and sizes for […]
Missing Name In KPS 1954 Grade 8 Class Photo Identified
Several weeks ago, this image of Kingsville Public School’s 1954 Combined Grade 8 Graduation Class was shared with readers. It was subsequently noted that there were 8 female students in the third row, but only 7 were named: Betty Kubis, Carolyn Denny, Carol Upcott, Shirley Taggart, Joan Stewart, Doreen Walton, […]
KDHS Senior Girls Softball Team Qualifies For 2024 OFSSAA
On May 28 and 29, WECSSAA held their annual Senior Girls softball tournament. The tournament started off slow for the Cavs as they lost a tight 6-4 contest to Leamington’s Cardinal Carter. But, they bounced back quickly with back-to-back wins over L’Essor (18-2) and North Star (11-9). They finished the […]
June 10th Kingsville Town Council Meeting Cancelled
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL The Town of Kingsville Regular Meeting of Council that was scheduled for June 10, 2024 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. has been cancelled. To receive agendas, planning notices and other town news in your email inbox, subscribe here: https://subscribe.kingsville.ca/Subscribe Website: Kingsville Ontario […]
Leamington Council Considers – June 11, 2024
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Council will: Hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider: An application to create a surplus dwelling lot, rezone the severed lot to recognize the residential use of the lot, and consider rezoning the retained farm parcel to […]
Women On Fire Recruiting Event Comes To Kingsville
The Town of Kingsville and Kingsville Fire are hosting the fourth annual Women On Fire, on Saturday, June 22, at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre on Park Street. The goal of the event is to generate an interest in an emergency or security services career for women, and to […]
Leamington Waterfront Promenade Bike Path Completed
The Municipality of Leamington is pleased to announce the completion of a dedicated bike path on the waterfront promenade, extending from the Leamington Marina to the dock. This new addition is designed to enhance the safety and enjoyment of all waterfront users while improving accessibility for everyone. Previously, despite restrictions […]
49th Shelf: We Were The Bullfighters
We Were the Bullfighters by (author) Marianne K. Miller “A window into Canada’s role in the making of Ernest Hemingway in clear, clean prose.” — Lee Gowan, author of The Beautiful Place Sent to cover bank robber Red Ryan’s daring prison break, a young Ernest Hemingway becomes fascinated with the convict. In […]
Caldwell First Nation’s Boardwalk Open Daily
At the Caldwell First Nation’s Boardwalk in Leamington, the wildflower meadows beneath/between the boardwalks are currently a thing of beauty. Best? They’re attracting butterflies, birds and pollinators galore! You might want to go whilst the going’s good. Caldwell First Nation’s Boardwalk is located at 609 Point Pelee Drive and is […]
Recreation Update – Week of June 10th
Here’s what’s happening the week of June 10th. Monday, June 10 Drop-In Tennis (all courts) – 8:00 am to 10:00 pm – Ridgeview Park Cottam Bocce Ball League – 9:00 am to 11:00 am – Kingsville Arena Drop-In Tennis (all courts) – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Kingsville Arena […]
County Council Highlights for June 5, 2024
Warden Encourages Embracing Accessibility, Inclusion and Diversity Essex County residents can help ensure trails and pathways are accessible to all by participating in WE Check the Trails, Warden Hilda MacDonald said in her opening remarks to council Wednesday. WE Check the Trails is an initiative of the Essex County Accessibility […]
Ontario Reducing Wait Times for MRI and CT Scans
Community surgical and diagnostic centres connecting people to faster, more convenient care with their health card As part of the Your Health plan, the Ontario government is taking the next step to make it easier and faster for people to connect to publicly-funded surgeries and procedures by adding 100,000 more MRI and […]
County of Essex Official Plan: Notice of Open House June 26
Purpose of the Open House The County of Essex is completing a review of its existing approved Official Plan. This review is being undertaken in accordance with the provisions set out in the Planning Act. The Official Plan includes a broad range of goals and policies that guide and provide […]
First Kingsville Block Party in Cottam Saturday, June 15, 2024
The Town of Kingsville is excited to announce its first Kingsville Block Party is on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Cottam. Join us on County Road 34 between Belle River Road and Hill Street from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. This month’s theme is “Sweet Summer” and includes a variety […]
Community Bike Rides Return Saturday, June 8, 2024
In collaboration with Bike Windsor Essex, Bike Kingsville kicks off the 2024 slow recreational rides this Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:00 am. Explore more on two wheels, travelling on trails every second Saturday of the month from June to August. Rides leave at 10:00 am from the Carnegie Arts and […]
County Road 22 Reconstruction: Notice of Public Consultation Centre
Notice of Public Consultation Centre County of Essex and Municipality of Lakeshore County Road 22 Reconstruction Introduction The County of Essex, in partnership with the Municipality of Lakeshore, has retained BT Engineering Inc. to design County Road 22 from I.C. Roy Drive to West Belle River Road. The design incorporates […]
Ontario Celebrates Seniors Month
New one-stop-shop website connecting seniors and their families to government services and resources June is Seniors Month in Ontario – a time to honour and celebrate the contributions seniors have made to help make this province the great place it is today. Seniors are Ontario’s fastest growing demographic. The number of seniors aged […]
Common Sense Health: Get Fit in Virtual Reality
Lao Tsu, the ancient Chinese philosopher, said, “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” Unfortunately, a lot of people are speeding to the wrong destination, each year putting on extra pounds and becoming more sedentary. But people do have choices. Make a change […]
Kingsville Community Food Bank Needs for June, 2024
Summer is on its way! In fact, it feels like it’s already here. Thoughts of basking in the warmth may conjure up feelings of carefree lazy days. But life isn’t carefree for those whose summer days are burdened with financial pressure. When you can’t pay your bills or afford to buy […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – June 3, 2024
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 37 will have lane restrictions between County Road 8 and County Road 14 beginning April 29 for road construction. (Map ID#2) County Road 18 will have lane restrictions between County Road […]
Construction Notice Road 2 East – June 5th to 7th
We are installing a final asphalt layer on Road 2 East from Division to Graham Sideroad this week. The work is weather-dependent but tentatively scheduled for June 5th – 7th. Rain could affect scheduling. Through traffic will not be permitted down Road 2 East. Detour signs will be in place to […]
Ontario Celebrates National Indigenous History Month
Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, released the following statement in recognition of National Indigenous History Month: “June marks National Indigenous History Month, a time dedicated to honouring the legacies, traditions, and invaluable contributions of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis communities in Ontario and across Canada. This month, take the […]
Viking Pump Canada Celebrates 100 Years With 100 Trees
Viking Pump Canada celebrated its 100th anniversary by adding 100 trees to the Chrysler Canada Greenway in Essex, thanks to a generous donation to the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. “As we started planning the 100th anniversary of Viking Pump of Canada, we considered the longevity of our company and its importance in […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Jenny
Jenny Female 16-year-old Domestic Short Hair This is our friend Jenny … She is a sweet senior girl who deserves some love and friendship in her life. She is quite elderly, and was a stray who came in to us, and was not in the best shape. She is doing […]
Art Displays and Events for June at Kingsville Library
The Art Display for the month of June is from Painted Ladies. This group of ladies meet here in the Kingsville branch of the Essex County Library three times a month. Enjoy this sample of their work at the branch. Their display is awesome! On Saturday, June 1st at the […]
Walk for a Chance to Win during Recreation and Parks Month
Every year, communities across Ontario celebrate June as Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM). Kingsville encourages people to get out and walk our local trails and parks, play at the parks, explore our beaches, and connect. Walk for a chance to win! Each Wednesday in June, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 […]
Lady Cavs Win Slo-Pitch Ontario AAA Provincials
Kingsville District High School Senior Girls Softball Wins the SPO Girls’ High School Slo-Pitch Ontario “AAA” Provincial Championship On May 23 and 24, the 2024 Lady Cavs Senior Girl’s Softball team joined the 2019 and 2023 Lady Cavs Senior Girls’ Softball teams in winning the Open Girls’ High School Slo-Pitch […]
Take the Puzzle Challenge During Recreation and Parks Month
Every year, communities across Ontario celebrate June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM). Kingsville encourages people to get out and walk our local trails and parks, play at the parks, explore our beaches, and connect. We’re also hosting FREE activities around Town, like our Puzzle Challenge! Who can finish a […]
Essex-Windsor EMS Welcomes 20 New Paramedics
Essex-Windsor EMS officially welcomed 20 new paramedics today (May 31) at a commencement ceremony held in council chambers at the Essex County Civic Centre. The paramedics were presented with their service coins and epaulettes as family members, other guests and paramedics who guided them through their orientation watched. Chief Justin […]
Discover Kingsville’s Rich History with the New Self-Guided Heritage Tour
The Town of Kingsville is excited to announce the release of its new digital Heritage Tour, offering an immersive experience into our community’s rich history. Follow the map to take a self-guided walking or driving tour. Learn how each property played a role in Kingsville’s past, and discover their key architectural details. […]
June 5, 2024 Essex County Council Meeting Notice
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
OSSCO’s 12 Annual Seniors’ Conference – June 12 2024
Welcome to the OSSCO 12th Annual Seniors’ Conference! This year’s theme is Seniors and the Law – Protect Your Future. Join us for a day filled with informative sessions and discussions on legal matters relevant to seniors. The event will take place in person at Trinity Presbyterian Church York Mills on Wednesday, […]
Recreation Update – Week of June 3rd
Here’s what’s happening next week: Monday, June 3 Drop-In Tennis (all courts) – 8:00 am to 10:00 pm – Ridgeview Park Cottam Bocce Ball League – 10:00 am-12:00 pm – Kingsville Arena Drop-In Tennis (all courts) – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Kingsville Arena Drop-In Pickleball (all courts) – […]
49th Shelf: Lightning Strikes The Silence
Lightning Strikes the Silence A Lane Winslow Mystery by (author) Iona Whishaw Beginning with a bang, the latest mystery in the series Publishers Weekly calls “highly entertaining” is a study in bygone promises and lingering prejudice. A warm June afternoon in King’s Cove is interrupted by an explosion. Following the sound, Lane goes […]
Teen Art Contest Winners Unveiled June 1st at Kingsville Library
Annual Teen Art Contest Open House Saturday, June 1st at 2 p.m. Come on out to the Kingsville Library and join us for the unveiling of the Teen Art Contest Winners. We love to see the talent and creativity that our teens reveal in their art! We’re looking forward to […]
Bruce Campbell (August 21, 1957 – May 25, 2024)
Bruce Campbell It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Bruce Robert Campbell. Bruce was the beloved husband of Connie, a devoted father to Katelyn (Cory) Barker and Liam, and cherished son-in-law of Sharon and Carl Zeller. He was a loving brother to Fiona Campbell Westgate […]
Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for an Outdoor Accessibility Festival
The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee is in the early stages of planning for an Outdoor Accessibility Festival to be held in September 2024. This special outdoor event aims to showcase accessible activities through demonstrations, products, services and information by engaging with the local community of accessibility-minded businesses and people […]
Kingsville Announces Jeromy Garant as Acting Fire Chief
The Town of Kingsville is proud to appoint Jeromy Garant, the Deputy Fire Chief, as Kingsville’s interim Fire Chief, effective May 31, 2024. With sixteen years of service, including Volunteer Fire, Fire Training/Public Education Officer, and Fire Prevention Officer, Jeromy assumed the role of Deputy Fire Chief in 2023. “Kingsville […]
Public Invited to Report Accessibility Issues on County Road 2 Pathway
The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee is encouraging the public to help identify obstacles that prevent those of all abilities from using the multi-use pathway and paved shoulders along County Road 2 in Lakeshore. The County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) corridor along the road from East Pike Creek to […]
Lawn Watering ByLaw – Annual Reminder
Union Water Supply System (UWSS) serves Kingsville, Leamington, Essex and Lakeshore. Kingsville has a Lawn Watering Bylaw to assist the water treatment plant with reducing peak demands on hot days that helps everyone share water resources without putting unnecessary strain on the system. Watering your lawn or garden is based […]
Jesus Caviedes (December 23, 1943 – May 24, 2024)
Jesus Caviedes On the night of May 24th, Jesus Caviedes, more well known as Jay, passed away surrounded by friends and family after a strong fight with cancer. Born in Spain on December 23rd, 1943, after traveling through the Americas, he decided to settle in Canada in 1967 to start […]
Energy Expert Says Ottawa’s ‘Net-Zero’ Emissions Plan Unrealistic
The global goal to achieve “net-zero” carbon emissions by 2050 is impractical and unrealistic, finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “The plan to eliminate fossil fuels and achieve a net-zero economy faces formidable economic, political and practical challenges,” said […]
Play in the Park Returns During Recreation and Parks Month
Every year, communities across Ontario celebrate June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM). Kingsville encourages people to get out and walk our local trails and parks, play at the parks, explore our beaches, and connect. We’re also hosting FREE activities around Town, like the return of our Play in the […]
Horticultural Society Unveils Pollinator Sign
I’m sure you’ve seen the new pollinator garden down at Lakeside Park near the Pavilion. This garden was established by the Kingsville Horticultural Society over the past few years. In 2021, Heather Crewe (Past President) and Chris Childs (horticulture member) took a leading role in the design and procurement of […]
Leamington Council Matters – May 28, 2024
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, May 28, 2024, Council: Adopted an Engineer’s Report regarding Fox Drain and Branch, Legalizing Enclosures, and approved the scheduling of a Court of Revision. Adopted an Engineer’s Report regarding a new access bridge over the Lebo Creek Drain, 7th Concession Branch, authorized the […]
Kingsville Council Brief – May 27, 2024
At its May 27, 2024 meeting, Council: Approved a consent application to sever an existing dwelling, deemed surplus to the needs of the applicants’ farming at 366 North Talbot Road. Endorsed a design option for the new Cottam Community Centre and directed Administration to proceed with a detailed design. Increased […]
Artist Emily Bezaire Releases Completion of Her ‘Half-life’ Series
Emily Bezaire is pleased to announce the completion of Half-life, her series of eight 18″ x 13.5″ self-portraits in graphite pencil and India ink. The entire body of her work can be viewed on her website: https://www.emilybezaire.com The aims of artist Emily Bezaire’s Half-life series were to showcase the realities […]
Common Sense Health: A Too Uncommon Theory of Medicine
Are your health care providers trained in integrative medicine? It’s not an area of medical specialization, like gynaecology or gastroenterology. Think of it as a theory of medicine. Doctors practicing integrative medicine respect the roles of prescription drugs and surgery when the situation calls for these treatments. But they also […]
Kingsville Opens Repko Dog Park June 7th
The Town of Kingsville is excited to announce the grand opening of the Repko Dog Park at 440 Road 2 East on Friday, June 7, 2024. Join us for an afternoon of fun featuring pet-friendly vendors from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm and an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:00 pm. […]
Expect Traffic Delays at Road 2 East and Division Friday, May 31st
Construction crews will work at Road 2 East and Division on Friday, May 31, preparing the intersection for final asphalt next week. There will be lane closures, resulting in traffic delays. Drivers should avoid the area if possible. The intersection will re-open to normal traffic at the end of the […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Ziggy
Ziggy 2-year-old Male Chihuahua Mix Hi there, I’m Ziggy! I’m a friendly guy, full of energy and love. I’m smart too, so I’ll quickly learn your routines and rules. Playtime is my favorite, and I have a playful spirit that never tires. But don’t worry, I also love a good […]
ESHC Welcomes Future Physicians During Discovery Week 2024
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry students will begin their learning and training with Erie Shores HealthCare during Discovery Week 2024, marking the 26th anniversary of this outstanding partnership. The medical students’ placement stems from an ongoing partnership with Schulich Medicine, based at Western University in London, Ont. For the […]
Kingsville Entertainer Nominated For Tribute Artist Of The Year
Rick Stephenson – His Sinatra has been nominated for the second time by the Josie Music Awards for Tribute Artist of the Year and for the first time Vocalist of the Year (Traditional genre). There were over 75,000 artist submissions and the top 3% were nominated. The 10th annual Independent […]
Flag Raised to Mark AccessAbility Week 2024
A locally designed Accessibility flag was raised at the Essex County Civic Centre Monday to mark National AccessAbility Week, which runs from May 26 to June 1. The flag, designed by Kristine Verbeek and selected above others by the accessibility advisory committees of Essex County and the local municipalities, features […]
Kingsville Begins Spring Bylaw Blitz
Kingsville’s Bylaw Enforcement Officers will conduct enforcement blitzes throughout the year, beginning this Spring. Enforcement this month will concentrate on the following: Swimming pools: If you have a swimming pool, you must have a fence at least four feet tall with a self closing and self-latching gate. This requirement prevents […]
OPP Locate Body Of Missing Swimmer
Searchers have located the body of a swimmer missing on Lake St. Clair. On May 26, 2024, at approximately 8 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) found the remains of a 28-year-old St. Clair, Michigan man. The individual had been missing since […]
Notice to Property Owners: Destruction of Weeds
Notice is given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c W.5, Sections 3, 16, 23 that an order for the destruction of noxious weeds or weed seeds must be completed on all lands within the County of Essex, before June […]
Make a DIY Bird Feeder at Ruthven Library June 1st
Do It Yourself Bird Feeder Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m. at Ruthven Library All ages welcome! Join us at the Ruthven Branch to make your very own DIY bird feeder. Put it outside a window at home and you can watch the birds feast! Register online or at the […]
Survivor Day Celebrates Lives Saved in 2023
The stories of 27 survivors and those who helped save them were shared during the Essex-Windsor EMS and Southwest Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program 11th Annual Survivor Day. The event, held May 24, 2024, at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts, celebrated survivors of trauma and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest […]
Mary Jane Morgan (September 28, 1970 – May 25, 2024)
Mary Jane Morgan Mary Jane Morgan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Erie Shores Healthcare at the age of 53 years. Predeceased by her parents, Arloe James Morgan and Emily Joan Kathleen Morgan (nee Haggith). Dear sister of Deborah Joan Morgan. Also remembered by cousins, extended family […]
Leamington Council Considers – May 28, 2024
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, May 28, 2024, Council will: Hold a Public Meeting under the Drainage Act to: Consider legalizing enclosures of the Fox Drain and Fox Drain Branch. Consider authorizing the construction of a new access bridge over the Lebo Creek Drain, 7th Concession Branch. Consider […]
Police Searching For Missing Swimmer
Search efforts are ongoing to locate a missing swimmer on Lake St. Clair. On May 25, 2024 at approximately 3:50 p.m., police received a report from the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) in Trenton concerning a swimmer who had jumped into the water from a pontoon boat and did not […]
Centre Survey Results to be Presented at May 27 Council Meeting
The upcoming May 27, 2024, Council Meeting will feature a report seeking Council endorsement of a final conceptual design option for the Cottam Community Centre. The decision made at this meeting will determine the next steps for our architect to complete a detailed design and specification and author a construction tender […]
49th Shelf: Sisters Of The Spruce
Sisters of the Spruce by (author) Leslie Shimotakahara World War One is in high gear. Fourteen-year-old Khya Terada moves with her family to a remote, misty inlet on Haida Gwaii, then the Queen Charlotte Islands, in northern British Columbia, known for its Sitka spruces. The Canadian government has passed an act […]
May 27 Kingsville Town Council Meeting Agenda Is Online
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, May 27, 2024 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the May 27, 2024 Council meeting is available on our website. Join us in person, or view the meeting via Livestream at […]
County of Essex Public Notice of Pesticide Use
The Corporation of the County of Essex intends to control noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides: The following pesticides that will be used are registered under the “Pest Control Products Act” (Canada): ClearView Herbicide (Reg. #29752) containing the active ingredients: Metsulfuron-methyl and Aminopyralid, (present as potassium salt) Gateway Adjuvant (Reg.#31470) containing […]
Bob Bryan (May 21, 1938 – May 22, 2024)
Bob Bryan Passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Ann (2016). Cherished father of Kelly and Cody. Proud grandpa of Skye. Bob was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus in Kingsville. He was chairman of the Essex […]
ESHC Celebrates First MRI Test In Mobile Unit
Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) proudly announces the successful completion of the first MRI test in its new mobile MRI unit. This significant milestone marks a new era in delivering state-of-the-art diagnostic services to residents of Essex County. The mobile MRI unit, a temporary measure until the permanent MRI suite is […]
Leamington Council Matters – May 14, 2024
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Council: Approved an application to rezone 494 Talbot Road East to permit up to two additional second dwelling units, accessory to the permitted main dwelling. Granted an easement to Enbridge Gas Inc. upon a segment of the Trans Canada Trail […]
New Habitat Restoration Project for the Birds
Migrating birds will have one more feeding and resting stopover in the Essex Region, thanks to a new habitat restoration project being undertaken at The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary. This project is being managed by the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) with funding from Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and […]
Kingsville Offers 2 Recreational Subsidy Programs for Qualifying Residents
The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce two subsidy programs to support low-income individuals and families, making recreation programs more accessible to our residents. Pathway to Potential (P2P), funded by the County of Essex and the City of Windsor Social Investment Plan, has provided financial assistance to low-income Kingsville residents for many […]
Kingsville Fire and Rescue Hosts 4th Annual #WomenOnFire Event
Kingsville Fire and Rescue is pleased to host the fourth annual #WomenOnFire event at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre, 103 Park Street, on June 22, 2024. There will be three event session times: 8:30 am – 10:30 am 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm This event aims […]
Canadian Standard Of Living Continues Decline
From 2019 to 2023, Canadian living standards declined—and as of the end of 2023, the decline had not yet ended, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Despite claims to the contrary, living standards are declining in Canada,” said Grady Munro, […]
Common Sense Health: Weight and Diet Strain Knees and Hips
How many thousands of knee and hip replacements, and how much pain, could be avoided by the right diet? Arthritis has been called the chronic-care challenge of the 21st century. It is no small problem in economic terms either. A few months ago, The Lancet, a peer-reviewed medical journal, published startling […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Oreo
OREO 2-year-old Male Domestic Short Hair Meet Oreo, a feline with a quiet soul. He’s an adult cat with an independent streak, preferring to explore his surroundings on his own terms. His shy nature may require a bit of patience, but once he warms up to you, the bond formed […]
Margaret Atwood Publishes Birding Chapbook With Kingsville-based Press
On Saturday, May 11, at the 23nd annual Springsong banquet on Pelee Island, Ont., Woodbridge Farm Books and the Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO) launched Birding with Graeme Gibson, a chapbook essay by internationally renowned author Margaret Atwood. Published only in print, in 500 copies, the essay is being sold […]
KDHS Prepares To Celebrate The End Of An Era On May 31
It’s an “End of an Era” event you won’t want to miss: The KDHS Official event the “Send Off Social” with hundreds of KDHS alumni are expected to attend! There will be food vendors, alumni games, bingo in the cafeteria, decade rooms, photo booth, entertainment and more. We invite you […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – May 21, 2024
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 remains closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) and Klies Beach Road for culvert replacement. (Map ID#2) Truck traffic should use the posted detour. All businesses remain open during […]
June Marks 70th Anniversary Of KPS 1954 Grade 8 Graduation Class
Kingsville Public School 1954 Combined Grade 8 Graduation Class Miss Seahaver and Mr. Brundage Names Left to Right: Front Row: Joe Federman, Darius Taggart, Martin Wingerden, Bob Carlson, Ben Tinsley, Gord MacDonald, Paul Hutchins [London], Joanne Holt, Marguerite Jost Second Row: Chris Gerencer, Mary Louise Thornton, Bev Stephens, Linda Lee […]
Live Music Returns To The Leamington Marina Patio
The Municipality of Leamington is delighted to announce the return of live music to the Leamington Marina patio on Friday nights starting May 31. Join us for a series of free live entertainment featuring great local musicians. Nestled on the scenic shores of Lake Erie, Leamington Marina provides a perfect […]
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