Our Country Night Kingsville Block Party happened on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the intersection of King and Chestnut. Please take our survey and let us know your thoughts about the event, or why you decided to skip it. Your feedback will help inform future planning. Our final Block Party of the […]
Now in the third year, The S’Aints successful concert and fundraiser, presented by St. Clair College and Powered by LiUNA!625, returns to rock Leamington’s SUNSET® Amphitheatre at Seacliff Park on Saturday, August 31, 2024. In partnership with the Municipality of Leamington and produced by The Bank Theatre, the concert kicks […]
On June 27, 2024, we welcomed 570 Canada geese that were relocated here at the Sanctuary from the City of Mississauga! During their 40-day molting period, urban flocks of adult Canada geese and their goslings are rounded up in parks and public spaces and transported to the Sanctuary. Here, we […]
Here’s what’s happening the week of August 19th! Monday, August 19 Summer Camp: The Great Outdoors – 7:30 am to 5:30 pm – Kingsville Arena (Pre-Registration Required) 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 […]
At its August 12, 2024 meeting, Council: Adopted Engineer’s Reports for: Improvements to the Upper Portion of the 4th Concession Road Drain for the MTO Widening Project Improvements to the Upper Portion of the No. 5 Drain for the MTO Widening Project Approved final acceptance and assumption of the roadway […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has received test results following routine sampling on the algae bloom at Lake St. Clair. As these recent test results exceed acceptable limits, the WECHU reminds the public to take the following safety precautions. If you live near an area where a bloom has […]
Health Canada has issued a recall for four models of DeWALT Battery Electric Walk Behind Lawn Mowers. There are two self- propelled models and two push models, which are differentiated by the battery voltage. It has been discovered that if water gets into the mower’s handle support while the battery […]
The opening of our Hawk Trail is the culmination of our AFFORRESTATION project that began in 2012. That year we dedicated five acres of land to return it to its ancestral native habitat. Over seven thousand trees have been planted and an acre size wetland was built. This project is […]
Luna 3-year-old Female German Shepherd Hello, I’m Luna. I’m a sweet, friendly girl who loves to show affection. My heart is as gentle as a butterfly, and I’m known for my cuddles. I’m also quite smart. I’ve been told I’m lovely on a leash. However, I do have a little trouble […]
Important Notice: The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will sample public beaches once every week on Wednesdays. The beach sampling results will be available before every weekend. No beach resampling will be conducted for beach closures. BEACH RESULTS ARE IN: Sampling date: Wednesday, August 14, 20204 Warning Signs Posted Swimming […]
Warden Applauds Summer Events in Essex County With so many events to attend and enjoy, summer is a great time to be in Essex County, Warden Hilda MacDonald said in her opening remarks at Wednesday’s council meeting. “This past weekend, we celebrated our agricultural history at the Essex County Steam […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Council: Deferred consideration on an application to create a surplus dwelling lot located at 2219 County Road 14 and rezone the severed lot and the retained parcel to the August 27, 2024, meeting of Council. Approved an application to allow […]
Each year, the Face to Face Campaign raises funds for the Fairley Family Transportation Program, which provides rides to medical appointments for Hospice patients and families across our community. In 2022, we were excited to kick off a new, impactful addition to the program – The G.E.N.I.E. Program – Granting Exceptional […]
A single motorcycle collision in the Ruthven area has claimed the life of one individual. On August 14, 2024, at approximately 9:40pm, members from the Kingsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from Windsor-Essex Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle […]
Happy Sands by Barb Howard Ginny Johnson, her husband Martin, and their two kids, Alistair and Ruby, spend a week at Happy Sands Resort every summer. And it’s always perfect. Mostly perfect. It could be perfect. Probably. This year, Ginny’s expectations are dashed again as Martin spends all his time […]
The Town of Kingsville is once again preparing to welcome artists from all over the country for its Great Migration Paint Out, an en plein air painting competition in conjunction with the Town’s annual Migration Festival. Artists of all skill levels participate in this unique contest, setting up easels and using […]
A free Nature Talk and Luncheon was held at the Pelee Island Legion Branch 403 on Monday, August 12. Cherie Dillen of the Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary and Teaching Garden was the speaker that morning. It turned out to be another “sold out” event at the Pelee Island Legion! Cherie […]
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Due to maintenance requirements, Cottam Splash Pad and Cottam Splash Pad Washrooms were closed on Wednesday August 14th, 2024. They will be closed on Thursday August 15th, 2024 as well. The Splash Pad will be back open in time for the weekend. Ridgeview Park Splash Pad 124 Fox Street Cottam, Ontario […]
Meet Sheena! Thanks to funding secured through Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations, Sheena has been hired as our Museum Educator and Archivist. Sheena is a 2nd-year History student at the University of Windsor. She’s been busy creatively restructuring our Jack Miner Museum. Visit the museum every day from 10AM […]
Celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Session with a life-sized game of Candyland at the Kingsville branch Tuesday, August 20th 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Open to all ages. Small children must be accompanied by a caregiver Grab your family, a group of friends or some fun strangers and […]
This month, Roseland Golf and Curling Club will host the Essex Kent Junior Golf Tournament which runs from August 19 to 21, 2024. Located in Windsor, Roseland is a new sponsor of this historic event. This tournament offers an opportunity for boys and girls ages 8 to 16 to participate […]
Some patients you never forget. One woman told me she had a breast cancer on one breast removed. But her surgeon refused to remove the remaining breast. I told her then that her doctor may be right. There was little research or clinical data to help in determining if this […]
Abe Kuhlmann Passed away on August 10, 2024 at the age of 81. Cherished husband of the late Beth Kuhlmann (2022). Father of the late Robert (late Cindy), Michael (Michelle), Tim (Dyanne), Tammi (Roger) Michaud, and Mark (Lindsay). Abe had 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Abe is survived by his […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Council will: Hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider: An application to create a surplus dwelling lot located at 2219 County Road 14 and rezone the severed lot from Agricultural Hobby Farm to Agricultural Residential Zone. The […]
Educational Opportunity Focuses on Preventing Intimate Partner Violence in the Workplace Working Toward Wellness (WTW) Committee Taking the Lead The Working Toward Wellness (WTW) Committee has opened registration for its upcoming webinar titled “Code of Conduct, Workplace Violence Prevention and Intimate Partner Violence” scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, from 12 […]
The Municipality of Leamington, in collaboration with the Leamington 150 Anniversary Committee and The Bank Theatre, is thrilled to announce two upcoming free concerts as part of the MusicOnthe42 Summer Concert Series. These events are part of the continuing celebration of Leamington’s 150th Anniversary and will be held at the […]
Bring your furry, scaly, finned and feathered friends, and join us in the garden (or church hall in case of rain) at Ruthven United Church for the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, September 7th at 2:00pm. Receive a special pet blessing from Reverend Olav Kitchen. All pets are welcome, […]
The Town of Kingsville is accepting applications for volunteers and parade entries for our upcoming Kingsville Migration Festival. Take part in this annual celebration of migration, heritage, nature conservation and Jack Miner, held the third weekend of October for the past 55 years. VOLUNTEERS: Enjoy a fun experience that helps your […]
Get ready for the ultimate movie night under the stars! August 17 at 6 p.m. Back by popular demand, our Outdoor Movie in the Park returns to Colchester on August 17th. This event is being put on by the Town of Essex. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join […]
The body of a missing swimmer in Lake Erie, Municipality of Leamington has been located. On August 10, 2024, at approximately 7:53 p.m., police received a report of a missing swimmer at the Leamington Pier at the end of Erie Street South in Leamington. Two individuals entered the water and […]
On August 12, 2024, at approximately 1:02 a.m., Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 77 at County Road 8, Municipality of Lakeshore. Officers arrived on scene along with Lakeshore Fire Rescue and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) to find a vehicle had […]
The Great Essex County Library Road Trip Here’s all you have to do! Get a map from your favourite branch. Visit all 14 Essex County Library branches to get your map stamped. Return your completed map with all 14 stamps to your home branch to earn a ballot for your […]
Purpose Essex County Council will hold a statutory public meeting, pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, for the purposes of discussing the proposed new Official Plan. The public meeting will be held as follows: Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6 p.m. County of Essex Council Chambers, […]
Meet the New Executive Director The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation is excited to announce that Matthew Olewski is our new Executive Director. Matthew previously served as the foundation’s Director of Education. His unique experience in management, education, grant writing, and community engagement aligns perfectly with the Sanctuary’s mission. He […]
Search efforts are ongoing to locate a missing swimmer in Lake Erie, Municipality of Leamington On August 10, 2024, at approximately 7:53 p.m., police received a report of a missing swimmer at the Leamington Pier at the end of Erie Street South in Leamington. Two individuals entered the water and […]
CKRT Border City Radio announces their Summer of Give Aways. The campaign that officially launched on July 22 runs until the grand prize draw on Monday, September 2, 2024 at 9:15 am. Tune in each Monday morning at 9:15 am to hear about the contest of the day and how […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 is open and operating with two-way stopping control. County Road 9 will be reduced to one lane between North Side Road and County Road 10 beginning July 5 for approximately six weeks. Please obey temporary traffic signals and exercise caution in the area. County Road […]
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment with the assistance of the West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian. On Thursday, August 8, 2024, at approximately 11:56 a.m., members of the OPP Leamington Detachment and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded […]
According to Brain Facts, every day our brain processes 70,000 thoughts. Wow! That is a lot of thinking. But in those thoughts, if we get caught up in the majority of the ones that make us feel anxious or sad, then we prepare for a hard day ahead of us. […]
Here’s what’s happening the week of August 12th! Monday, August 12 Summer Camp: STEM week – 7:30 am to 5:30 pm – Kingsville Arena (Pre-Registration Required) 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 – […]
The Town of Kingsville intends to control Phragmites along all rural roads in the Municipality. Commencing August 20, 2024, weather permitting to September 29, 2024. We are controlling Phragmites under the Public Works exemption to the Cosmetic Pesticide Ban for the promotion of public health or safety and to remove […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 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, […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, August 12, 2024 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the August 12, 2024 Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the […]
Important Notice: The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will sample public beaches once every week on Wednesdays. The beach sampling results will be available before every weekend. No beach resampling will be conducted for beach closures. BEACH RESULTS ARE IN: Sampling date: Wednesday, August 7, 20204 Warning Signs Posted Swimming […]
Over the last business cycle (2007 to 2019), and long before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Canada was already underperforming other advanced countries on important investment, employment and productivity measures that are key to higher living standards, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public […]
On The Ravine A Novel by (author) Vincent Lam Dr. Chen, a downtown Toronto addictions doctor, is on the devastating front line of the opioid crisis. Grappling with ever-more desperate cases that arrive in his waiting room, he walks a tightrope between the human desires of his patients and the scientific […]
The Butterflies of Pelee Island: Free Nature Talk and Luncheon Pelee Island Legion Branch 403 Monday, August 12 at 10:30 a.m. Join us at the Legion for a nature talk from Cherie Dillen of the Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary and Teaching Garden, followed by a complimentary luncheon. You will never […]
Stach 5-year-old Male Domestic Short Hair Have a look at my face and tell me my name. No it’s not Goatee, look again, don’t you see my moustache? So that’s me, Stach. Just don’t expect me to come running when I hear it. I am far too much a gentleman […]
The Jack Miner Museum is thrilled to announce the completion of a transformative revitalization project, which significantly enhances the presentation of Jack Miner’s legacy. As part of the Young Canada Works Program, third-year History and Sociology student, Sheena Bennett, has worked diligently over the summer to refresh and reimagine the […]
In FIRST FAMILY: The McCormicks of Pelee Island, local writer Rick McCormick invites readers to explore the early days of this remarkable Lake Erie island. His engaging narrative promises to captivate locals, history enthusiasts, and anyone who has visited Pelee Island. Following the success of his debut book, CAPTIVATING: The Extraordinary […]
The Town of Kingsville is excited to announce its next Kingsville Block Party happens on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Join us at the intersection of King and Chestnut from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. This month’s theme is “Country Night” and includes fun activities like mechanical bull rides for $10, and live […]
Dunmore, Larry It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Neil Dunmore at The Leamington Mennonite Home on Sunday August 4, 2024. Loving husband of 69 years to Ann Dunmore. Dear father to Kim (John Marc Laporte), Tom (2021), Jennifer (Alvin Kraayenbrink), Ted (Nicole). Much adored […]
August has started with a bang at the Harrow Library! Our Harrow Branch had a crowd looking at the Book Character Search and Find. It will be up all the month of August, so make sure to head out and get your map stamped then enjoy this fun activity. It’s […]
Art Display by Doreen Poole The Essex County Library is pleased to present the art of Doreen Poole at our Kingsville Branch for the month of August. She was born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia. She is a self-taught artist. Doreen started painting in 2004 when she retired. She […]
The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following application at its August 20, 2024 meeting: 79 Victoria Avenue: The applicant is proposing the construction of an Additional Dwelling Unit. As a result, the applicant is requesting to increase the maximum lot coverage of accessory buildings from 12% to 16%. A-2024-7 […]
An individual with outstanding warrants is now facing an additional charge after being observed walking in Leamington. At approximately 7:15 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment spotted an individual with outstanding warrant for their arrest while patrolling Victoria Avenue North […]
On July 22nd, the CDC revised and removed many conditions regarding bringing dogs into the U.S.A. starting August 1, 2024. The list of requirements stands as follows: Be at least six months of age Be microchipped Appear healthy upon arrival Have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt (this form is completed by the pet owner and must […]
Not everyone needs to have the knowledge of today’s biochemist. What’s important to know is that there have been extraordinary advances in what scientists now understand about the way the human body works. Their discoveries show it’s the little things that matter. Fifty years ago, the focus was at the […]
The Municipality of Leamington, in partnership with the Leamington 150 Anniversary Committee and The Bank Theatre, is thrilled to present another exciting MusicOnthe42 summer concert. On Saturday, August 17, at 7:00 PM, music fans are invited to the SUNSET® Amphitheatre at Seacliff Park for a tribute to the legendary Creedence […]
Meet the Artists of Pelee Island Art Exhibit: August 7 to September 8 Open House Reception: Sunday, August 11 from 1–4 p.m. Mark your calendars for the show opening this week. This is a free event. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be served. For more information email info@artssocietyofkingsville.ca Carnegie Arts […]
Recycling is a day later this week for Kingsville because of Civic Holiday. That means you need to put your red and blue boxes out on Wednesday night, August 7th for Thursday morning this week. The next recycling day two weeks from now will be back to the regular schedule […]
Here’s what’s happening the week of August 5th. Monday, August 5 – CIVIC HOLIDAY 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 […]
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Gerber brand oat banana and mango baby cereal after it tested positive for Cronobacter bacteria. The product is sold online and in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick. There is a possibility that is also being […]
Saturday, August 3 saw thousands of bikes cruise into Kingsville as part of this year’s Hogs for Hospice. Dubbed the ‘2024 Tour the Tip’ event, participants in Canada’s southernmost motorcycle rally made their way to Main Street around noon for a lively block party. Riders and pedestrians mingled in the […]
ART by the RIVER, which is held annually the weekend before Labour Day weekend is the major fundraiser for the Gibson Gallery. This Arts and Craft Festival, first held in 1967, is Essex County’s original Arts & Crafts Show. It has grown into an end of summer tradition in Amherstburg, attracting 170 […]
Important Notice: Starting this year, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will only sample public beaches once every week on Wednesdays. The beach sampling results will be available before every weekend. No beach resampling will be conducted for beach closures. BEACH RESULTS ARE IN: Sampling date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 […]
Researchers at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and Lawson Health Research Institute are using advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to diagnose rare diseases and prenatal exposure-related birth abnormalities in two studies published August 1, 2024 in American Journal of Human Genetics and Genetics in Medicine. The research uses technology called EpiSign™, […]
Bixby 10-year-old Male Turkish Van Greetings Windsor-Essex County peeps. I’m Bixby. They tell me I’m 10 but I live by the motto “You’re only as old as you act.” And I don’t act middleaged at all. Sure, I may take a moment or two to size you up but once […]
It’s now August and that means summer is more or less half over. Hopefully your summer has been a good one so far, and more happy times lie ahead. But this isn’t the case for everybody. Not for those who can’t pay their bills or feed themselves and their families […]
The Municipality of Leamington is pleased to announce that it will extend its LT-Go Transit operating hours this weekend to accommodate concert-goers attending the Hogs for Hospice Motorcycle Rally concert events on Friday, August 2, and Saturday, August 3, 2024. To ensure safe and efficient transportation, LT-Go Transit will operate […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit offices will be closed to the public on Civic Holiday. This year Civic Holiday falls on Monday, August 5, 2024. Website: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Phone: 519-258-2146 Facebook: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Instagram: thewechu Twitter: WEC Health Unit YouTube: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
The average Canadian family spent 43.0 per cent of its income on taxes in 2023—more than housing, food and clothing costs combined, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Taxes remain the largest household expense for families in Canada,” said Jake […]
John Popelas Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Toronto on Monday, July 29th at the wonderful age of 98. Beloved husband of Joan (2008), nee White. Loving father of Ken (Christine), Kathy, Jane (Harvey, 2001), Greg, Michelle (Grant, 2021), John (Noreen). Cherished grandfather of Celeste (2024) (Rob), Jessica […]
The Last Secret Of Lily Adams A Novel by (author) Sara Blaydes The death of a legendary actress reveals a wealth of Hollywood secrets in a breathtaking novel about betrayal, rivalry, and the punishing brutality of fame. One of the brightest stars of Hollywood’s golden age was Lily Adams, the beloved […]
Catherine Tanner Peacefully passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at the age of 84 years. Loving wife of Robert. Devoted mother to Rob, late Paul and Eric. Grandmother of Tammi & Dusty, Matthew & Ashley, and Rob Jr. Predeceased by her parents, Don & Ethel Wilson. Happy times were spent […]
*IMPORTANT UPDATE* Due to Potential Fire Risk & Safety Recall, 2017-2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug In Hybrids (PHEVs) are No Longer Permitted on our Ferries. July 22, 2024: Due to battery fire risk and safety recall, 2017-2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug‑In Hybrids (PHEVs) are no longer permitted on our ferries until the service recall is completed. To […]
Hogs for Hospice returns this weekend! On Saturday August 3rd, they’re stopping in Kingsville around noon for a street party with live music. Main Street will be closed from 10 am to 2 pm between Chestnut Street and Spruce Street. Come see the bikes, and enjoy the celebration. Read more on […]
The Town of Kingsville has added a new project on its HaveYourSayKingsville.ca citizen engagement portal to discuss the future of the three closed school properties. If and when the school board lists these properties for sale, Kingsville Town Council will have to make an important decision: Should the municipality “buy” or “not […]
The 38th Annual Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show takes place next weekend on August 9,10, 11 at Co Ann Park in McGregor. All Trucks and Pickups 20 yrs and older are welcome to attend – free admission if you bring your truck . You don’t have to spend […]
“Lend A Hand” program, a project aimed at helping seniors age comfortably at home with the assistance of dedicated volunteers. Eligibility for Lend A Hand Services: 55 years or older Low-income Reside in Wheatley, Leamington, or Kingsville Eligibility is determined by an assessment Services Provided: Light housekeeping (kitchen/bathroom wipe down, […]
On July 31, 2024, at approximately 2: 24 p.m., the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an individual in distress in Lake St. Clair, Municipality of Lakeshore. Emergency responders arrived on scene and located an unresponsive individual in the water. The individual was transported to a […]
Scheduled burn to take place between August 26th and September 7th, if weather and site conditions permit Ontario Nature is planning to do a prescribed burn on the Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve located on Pelee Island. An alvar is an area of very thin topsoil over limestone bedrock. These conditions […]
Eighteen cases of Listeria illnesses have occurred across Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia. People became sick between August, 2023 and early July, 2024. At this time there have been two deaths and 13 hospitalizations. The cause of this illness has been linked to the national recall of plant-based refrigerated […]
The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that the Hogs for Hospice Motorcycle Rally is set to take place this weekend, drawing in thousands of visitors to Essex County. As a result, residents and visitors can expect increased traffic and possible delays on local […]
Art at the oTENTiks – Invitation to Vendors at Point Pelee National Park Dates: October 19 & 20, 2024 11 am to 4 pm Art at the oTENTiks is a two-day event featuring artists and artisans demonstrating their craft and selling their goods. Admission to the event for the general public is included […]
The WECHU has received notice that the blue green algae bloom testing from Lake St. Clair, noted in our news release on July 23, 2024, has come back with results that are within range to be deemed safe. The testing of blue-green algae identifies if the bloom is producing toxins […]
With donations still rolling in, the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s inaugural Show Us Your Brave campaign has officially raised over $325,000 in support of world class cancer care close to home. Show Us Your Brave challenged people to show bravery in support of the 1 in 8 in our community […]
ALLSOP-Donald Gilbert. Born Woodstock, ON. Oct. 20, 1929, died in Leamington, ON on July 27, 2024 at the age of 94. Loving husband and companion for 69 years of Mary Elizabeth (Hairsine), Kingsville. Dear father of Whitney & Susan (Marshall) Allsop, St. Thomas; Brian & Christina (Kurtz) Allsop, Essex; and […]
The Ontario government is expanding the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) program to connect more infants, high-risk children and pregnant women to RSV vaccines that can help protect themselves and their loved ones during the fall respiratory illness season. Starting this fall, families with infants and high-risk children up to 24 […]
Province expands supports for students and breaks down barriers The Ontario government is breaking the stigma around period poverty by making sure schools across Ontario can offer free menstrual products to their students. On July 29, 2024 Todd Smith, Minister of Education, announced a new three-year agreement with Shoppers Drug […]
This column should make every doctor, nutritionist, health care worker, and anyone else who is sane shake their heads. A Coney Island competition to devour the most hotdogs in ten minutes should be the shame of New York and the promoters who support it! Why would people want to ruin […]
There’s no better way to connect with the past than through the lens of artistry and craftsmanship. Visit the John R. Park Homestead to meet a variety of demonstrators at the annual Lost Arts Festival, a unique and family-friendly event to see and experience different forms of skilled crafts of […]
Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc. is recalling various multivitamins and supplements sold under a variety of brand names due to the potential presence of metal fibres. The brand names include Kirkland Signature, Life, Option+, Webber Naturals, Wellness by London Drugs, Equate, Wellquest, VegiDay, and Natural Factors. The affected products […]
Anthony Leardi Chosen as New Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Deputy Government House Leader Premier Doug Ford has appointed Anthony Leardi, MPP – Essex, as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health. “We’ve made incredible progress for healthcare in our region,” says Leardi. “Two new MRIs, […]
The Municipality of Leamington is excited to announce a major renewal project for Rick Atkin Park, a cherished community space located along Robson Road adjacent to the Leamington Marina and the waterfront promenade. This project aims to enhance the park’s accessibility, functionality, and overall visitor experience with various upgrades. This […]
The Hogs for Hospice Motorcycle Rally will be taking place in Leamington from Friday, August 2, to Sunday, August 4, 2024. In light of the scheduled events, there will be temporary road closures throughout the weekend. Road Closures: The following roads will be closed from Friday, August 2, through Sunday, […]
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