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ESHC Assumes Responsibility For Pelee Island Nursing Station

Erie Shores HealthCare is excited to announce the expansion of services on Pelee Island, starting November 8th, 2023, and continuing throughout the winter. This development reinforces the hospital’s unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of Pelee Island’s unique and vibrant community. The Windsor-Essex Mobile Medical Support team will be […]

Town & County News

Changes To Leamington Municipal Services for Remembrance Day

This year, Remembrance Day takes place on Saturday, November 11. In observance of this, the Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Monday, November 13. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/reportanissue. Remembrance Day Ceremony The annual Remembrance Day ceremony will be held at the Leamington Cenotaph […]

Health

Further Update on Cyber Attacks At Regional Hospitals

Bluewater Health, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Windsor Regional Hospital, and their shared service provider TransForm Shared Service Organization were recently the victims of a ransomware attack. Progress has been made in evaluating the affected data and preliminary conclusions show that the attack did not […]

Organizations

Nominations For Environmental Excellence Awards Now Open

Essex Region Conservation is seeking nominees who have made an environmental impact in the Windsor-Essex region! “In our 50th year of conservation, we continued to see remarkable community commitment to environmental actions,” says Danielle Breault Stuebing, Director of Communications and Outreach Services.  “Volunteers made an incredible impact through stewardship events […]

Health

Data Connected To Cyber Attack On Hospitals Has Been Published

Bluewater Health, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Windsor Regional Hospital, and their shared service provider TransForm Shared Service Organization released a statement on Thursday related to the ransomware attack that impacted operations as well as certain patient, employee and professional staff data. They confirm that […]

Books

49th Shelf: Goddess

Goddess by (author) Deborah Hemming An entrancing novel about a wellness retreat on a remote Greek island hosted by a celebrity guru who is more than meets the eye. On a flight to New York at the end of her first book tour, up-and-coming writer Agnes Oliver meets Jack Verity, the […]

Town & County News

Local Hospice Volunteers Receive Prestigious Provincial Award

Congratulations to this wonderful group of Hospice Windsor and Hospice Erie Shores volunteers, who received the 2023 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards, on Friday, October 27th in an event at the Ciociaro Club. The Ontario government awards this prestigious medal to over 3,400 community volunteers across the Province. The Award recognizes adult […]

Town & County News

Hydro One Launches Biodiversity Initiative In SW Ontario

Indigenous communities, community members, environmental organizations are encouraged to send in proposals that focus on habitat creation and enhancement. Earlier this week, Hydro One launched its Biodiversity Initiative as part of the Chatham to Lakeshore Transmission Line Project to invest in the region’s natural environment. The company is inviting Indigenous communities, […]

Health

Update On Cyber Attacks At Regional Hospitals

Bluewater Health, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Windsor Regional Hospital, and our shared service provider TransForm Shared Service Organization, can confirm that we are victims of a ransomware attack. Working with leading cybersecurity experts, we have determined through our investigation that, unfortunately, certain patient, employee […]

Town & County News

Kingsville Holds 6th Annual Pumpkin Parade Wednesday, November 1

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee holds its annual Pumpkin Parade at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street. This community event allows residents to recycle their pumpkins since they are donated to an organic farm as compost or animal feed following the parade. “This is a purposeful event,” said […]

Pets & Pet Health

Pet of the Week: Meet Countess Fluffnugget

Countess Fluffnugget 4-year-old female I’m a laidback, friendly young lady who enjoys affection. I also come from royalty, in case you couldn’t tell from my name. I am very sophisticated and require the utmost love and admiration. Come meet me at Pet Valu Westminster! Visit windsorhumane.org today to learn more about Countess Fluffnugget and all […]

Books

49th Shelf: In the Belly of the Congo

In the Belly of the Congo by (author) Blaise Ndala  translated by Amy B. Reid A sweeping historical novel and an intergenerational family saga about the mysterious disappearance of a Congolese princess and the niece who is determined to uncover her fate more than four decades later, by the internationally acclaimed and […]

Town & County News

Kingsville Seeks Resident Input on New Strategic Plan

Kingsville is seeking input from residents to inform the development of a new strategic plan and long-term community vision (Kingsville 2040). The Town has launched an online project page on our public engagement portal (HaveYourSayKingsville) to get feedback. Kingsville Council is working with Administration and Consultants from Colliers Project Leaders to create […]

Ontario News

Ontario Helps Families and Small Businesses Reduce Electricity Costs

Increased Ontario Electricity Rebate and Ontario Electricity Support Program will help families and businesses save money The Ontario government is keeping electricity costs down for families and small businesses by increasing the on-bill Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER) from 11.7 per cent to 19.3 per cent, reducing a typical household’s electricity […]

Town & County News

Uptown Leamington BIA Annual General Meeting For Members

The Leamington Uptown Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management represents over 200 businesses in the BIA-defined area. The mandate of the BIA is to develop the uptown core through beautification, general improvements and upgrades, promotion, events, and marketing. Members of the Uptown Leamington Business Improvement Area (BIA) are invited […]

Announcements Obituary

Rosemary Dufour (December 13, 1936 – October 18, 2023)

Rosemary Dufour Rosemary Dufour, 86 years, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Erie Shores Healthcare, Leamington. Loving mother of David (Sandra) Dufour, Cathy (Dale) Richardson and Brenda (Dave) MacKell. Cherished Nana of Joshua (Brittany), Jordan (Sarah), Nathanael, Amanda (Jordan), Ethan and […]

Health

New Detection System Improves Security In WRH Emergency Departments

Prioritizing the safety and security of both patients and healthcare professionals, Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) is proud to announce the installation of new state-of-the-art technology to detect the presence of weapons in both WRH Emergency Department locations. Hospitals are places of healing, and the security and well-being of every individual—be […]

Local News Organizations

Detroit And Windsor to Hold Community Appreciation Breakfasts

With a variety of recent and upcoming achievements on the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) and Bridging North America (BNA) look to celebrate with residents and thank them for their support and patience over the last five years of construction by hosting two community appreciation breakfasts. […]