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Apply for Leamington Mersea Goodfellows Holiday Food Basket Starting Nov. 4

The mission of the Leamington Mersea Goodfellows is to provide a reliable food source for the community during the holiday season.  The Goodfellows partner with teachers and students, community members, businesses and volunteers. Leamington and Mersea residents must apply in person for Leamington Mersea Goodfellows Holiday Food Baskets at the […]

Ontario News

Ontario and Nova Scotia Partner to Advance Modular Reactor Development

Partnership agreement will help the provinces unlock the potential of clean, reliable nuclear energy needed to power economic growth In a major step towards Canada’s clean energy future, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce joined Nova Scotia’s Premier and Minister of Energy Tim Houston in Halifax to sign […]

Events

Rick Stephenson Brings “His Sinatra” To Kingsville’s Historic Epworth Church

Kingsville’s Rick Stephenson returns home this fall from Europe and Nashville for a special afternoon concert performance singing  His Sinatra on Sunday, November 23, in the beautiful sanctuary of Epworth United Church. After filming a video there last year, Rick was struck by the church’s warm, rich acoustics and knew it would be the perfect setting for […]

Business

Windsor-Essex Entrepreneurs Gather For Inaugural Small Business Summit

Entrepreneurs, business owners and community partners from across Windsor-Essex attended the Small Business Summit yesterday for a dynamic day of learning, networking and inspiration. Hosted by the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, a division of Invest WindsorEssex, and presented by the Toronto-Dominion Bank, the Small Business Summit […]

Ontario News

Ontario Celebrates Small Business Week October 19 to 25, 2025

Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business, issued the following statement in recognition of Small Business Week. “On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I’m proud to celebrate and recognize the 500,000 small businesses in communities across Ontario. Employing roughly 2.5 million people, small businesses are vital to our province’s continued […]

Indigenous News Ontario News

Ontario to Invest Over $3M in Indigenous Communities Economic Growth

Applications now open for new round of Indigenous Economic Development Fund The Ontario government is investing $3.2 million to launch the next intake of funding applications under the Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF). As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the program provides funding to Indigenous businesses, communities […]

Town & County News

$3,000 MROO Scholarship Awarded To Local Cottam Student

This year, the Municipal Retirees Organization of Ontario (MROO) has awarded over $120,000 in student scholarships distributed to 40 exceptional students across the province. The MROO scholarships support recipients in their post-secondary studies. All recipients are family members of current MROO members. Scholarships are awarded in each of the nine […]

Town & County News

Leamington Issues Traffic Access Update For Seacliff Drive West

The Municipality of Leamington is advising residents and motorists of updated traffic access related to the Seacliff Drive West Sanitary Sewer Extension and Roundabout Construction project. Seacliff Drive West is closed to through traffic while construction continues. All residents and businesses east of Paglione Drive, but not including Paglione Drive, […]

Arts

Great Migration Paint Out Winners Announced for 56th Migration Festival

Over the weekend, people from all over the region participated in the 56th annual Migration Festival, a Kingsville tradition celebrating migration, our Town’s heritage, dedication to nature conservation, and Jack Miner. Families lined up Saturday to see the parade steady down Main Street, later joining in the parade to “Walk to the Park” at Lakeside Park […]

Organizations

Kingsville Community Grant Fund Now Accepting Applications

Kingsville is accepting applications for its Community Grant Fund, which provides financial assistance to organizations that benefit the general public. The deadline to apply is November 30. Applicants must be a registered charitable organization, registered not-for-profit organization, or volunteer group to qualify. Funding categories include: Social and community services Seniors or […]

Books

2025 Governor General’s Literary Awards Finalists Have Been Announced

The Canada Council for the Arts is pleased to announce the 2025 Governor General’s Literary Awards (GGBooks) finalists. These awards celebrate works published in Canada, in both official languages, across seven categories, and include books for readers of all ages. “The books selected as 2025 Governor General’s Literary Awards finalists […]

Town & County News

New All-Way Stop Installed At Leamington’s Pulford Avenue Intersection

The Municipality of Leamington has installed a new all-way stop at the intersection of Pulford Avenue, Canadian Tire, and County Fair Mall access. The change was implemented in response to community concerns related to pedestrian safety, driver visibility, and the adequacy of existing traffic control measures in the area. All-way […]

Ontario News

Ontario Investing Nearly $2 Billion to Protect and Expand Long-Term Care

Historic increase in funding comes as the government reaches its goal of four hours of direct care for residents The Ontario government is protecting Ontario’s long-term care system by increasing annual funding to a record $1.92 billion to support the significant increase in staffing in the province’s long-term care homes over […]

Canadian News

Differences In People’s Age Explains Most Wealth Inequality In Canada

In Canada, age largely explains the different levels of wealth among people, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, nonpartisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “It’s a natural phenomenon—younger people accumulate debt, begin paying it down as they enter the workforce, then begin to accumulate wealth […]

Town & County News

Leamington Council Matters – October 14, 2025

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Council: Approved the issuance of Municipal Supported Resolutions (MSRs) for a number of project proposals to the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Long-Term 2 procurement process. The IESO project aims to help meet Ontario’s projected electricity needs between 2029 and […]

Schools

WONDERfield Students Bring Shakespeare To Life In Stratford

Students from WONDERfield Community School in Grades 4–8 recently brought their classroom studies to life during a field trip to Stratford, Ontario, to experience Shakespeare’s As You Like It at the world-renowned Stratford Festival. Before attending the performance, students had already read and discussed the play in class, deepening their […]

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 […]