The marvelous migration is on thanks to the cooler night temperatures, and the place to be to witness the magic is Holiday Beach Conservation Area. On September 13 and 14, families, birders and nature lovers are all welcome to join the celebration! Audubon Magazine has identified Holiday Beach Conservation Area […]
Home Hardware Stores Limited proudly announced the recipients of the annual Proud of My Home Achievement Awards at the 2025 Homecoming event in Toronto. The highest honour of the evening, the Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award, was presented to Essex Home Hardware Building Centre in Essex, Ontario. The Store of the Year […]
A local hockey tournament with heart hit a new milestone last weekend. The Ronald’s House of Champions Hockey Tournament, held from September 5th to 7th, raised over $101,000 in support of the Ronald McDonald House in Windsor, its highest fundraising total to date. Now in its third year, the community-driven […]
The former Sun Parlour Junior School, located at 492 Maidstone Ave W. in Essex, has been listed for sale. The building(s) located on the property will be available for viewing on October 1st, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Questions concerning the property must be submitted here by October 3rd, 2025. Offers will be received […]
The Pugilist And The Sailor by (author) Nadia Ragbar The Pugilist and the Sailor follows conjoined twins, Bruce and Dougie. Dougie is an ambitious amateur boxer, having dragged his brother into the ring since childhood. Bruce is a bookkeeper who has become smitten with Anka. Unaware of the facts of the twins’ […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with […]
Applications are now open for the $5-million 2025-26 RAISE grant program The Ontario government is protecting workers and small businesses by investing $5 million to provide free business development training, coaching, networking support and a $10,000 grant to racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs. “Our government is proud to invest in Indigenous-led economies […]
The Food Bank has sent out a special request for peanut butter! The Kingsville Community Food Bank also welcomes gift cards for groceries, products for babies, pet supplies including dog and cat food, laundry and dish detergents, toilet paper, paper towels, and more. Cardboard boxes and cloth bags are always […]
Unifor members and local and national leaders joined supporters for a rally today outside Titan Tool & Die in Windsor after the company escalated its lockout of the plant’s veteran workers, removing equipment and raw materials from its Canadian facility, a move the union says signals production shifting to the U.S. “Shame […]
The Kingsville Detachment of the OPP is currently investigating a two-vehicle collision on County Road 34 and County Road 18 in Kingsville. On September 9, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., emergency services including members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services, Kingsville Fire Department attended […]
Stop-sign enhancements are expected to improve safety at the busy intersection of County Road 14 and Graham Side Road in the Town of Kingsville, just east of Cottam. The enhancements were funded largely by a $5,000 Fueling Futures grant from Enbridge. On average, more than 1,000 vehicles every day pass […]
Our splash pads are open for one more weekend! Make sure you get out to Ridgeview or Lakeside Parks to enjoy some water fun. The 2026 season starts Victoria Day weekend. Ridgeview Park 124 Fox Street Active Park, Cottam Lakeside Park 315 Queen Street, Kingsville
Unifor, on Tuesday, confirmed plans that Stellantis will return the Windsor Assembly Plant to a three shift operation in the first quarter of 2026 and that General Motors has delayed plans to cut the third shift at the Oshawa Assembly Plant until at least January 30, 2026, validating the union’s […]
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, September 11 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: Proposed CASO Greenway Trail – Community Consultation Updated to Proposed Disc Golf Course at Holiday Beach Voluntary alignment […]
When it comes to health, my father always told me that good luck is as important, if not more so, than good genes. Like genes, luck is allocated at life’s outset. Watching nightly news on wars, famine, and other disasters has always made me grateful to have been born in […]
Hey friends, I hope this finds you all well. I don’t know about you but I enjoy a little mystery in my life. I also truly love history, so I thought why not add a little mystery to my history … (insert eye roll here) and check out the Murder […]
Province powering economic growth and job creation in Southwestern Ontario On September 9, 2025, the Ontario government announced that Hydro One is breaking ground on the St. Clair Transmission Line, a major infrastructure project that supports the province’s plan to protect Ontario by securing provincial energy supplies, fuelling economic growth […]
Greetings, dear friends! As some of you may already know, I will be participating in my eighth consecutive Terry Fox Run in Kingsville this Sunday, September 14th! Since 2018, I have been on a mission to raise $10,000 for cancer research over ten years, and I’m so grateful to say I […]
Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is supporting 116 new projects across Ontario led by community groups, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, and conservation authorities on critical invasive species issues through the Invasive Species Action Fund. Invasive species are plants, animals, insects, and […]
Charlie Pants 9-year-old Female Domestic Short Hair Hello, I’m Charlie Pants. I may be a senior, but I’ve got plenty of love to give. I’m a friendly soul, though I can be a bit shy at first. Once I get to know you, I’ll shower you with sweetness. Yes, I’m a […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Council will: Hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider an application to sever 4.19 hectares from the vacant parcel of land located at Highway 77 and Mersea Road 5; an application to establish a permanent easement on […]
As university students across Canada head back to campuses, a new Leger poll, commissioned for the Fraser Institute, shows 37 per cent of self-described right-leaning students and even 30 per cent of self-described left-leaning students fear formal consequences—including lower grades—if they express a viewpoint in class that conflicts with what […]
Judy Calloway. Age 83 of Taylor. Beloved wife of Gerald Calloway. Loving mother of Catherine Foster, Carol (Garrett) Probst, Donna Foster, the late Gerald (Rose) Calloway and Kelly McCreary. Dearest grandmother of Robert Little, Jessica Probst (Jon Crosson), Jeremy Probst, Shelby Little, Lily McCreary, Evan McCreary and Sebastian Foster. Preceded in […]
Two vehicles involved, one driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries One person has been charged following a collision in Kingsville. On September 7, 2025, at approximately 3:37 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Highway 3 at County Road 31 in […]
Sandy Hernandez is a proud resident of Kingsville. She is a retired Realtor who has helped many families find their dream homes. Since hanging up her real estate hat she has enjoyed her days painting, sewing, and hitting the golf course. Sandy’s life is a testament to the power of passion and creativity. Sandy’s […]
Growing awareness of biodiversity and traditional Indigenous knowledge has renewed Canadians’ fascination with fungi and lichens Canada Post has issued five new stamps highlighting the beauty of fungi and lichens and their importance to Canadian ecosystems. Fungi, most of which are microscopic, are important decomposers that break down dead plants […]
We’re Moving! Please note that our Cottam branch will be closed as of Monday, September 8 as we move to our new location. We’ll reopen for business in our new space on Monday, September 15th at 10:00 a.m. Cottam Library moving to: Gosfield Communications Community Centre 124 Fox Street, Cottam […]
Unifor is demanding transparency from Diageo, as the company plans to shut down its Amherstburg, Ontario plant while claiming Crown Royal will continue to be mashed, blended, aged, and distilled in Canada for all markets, including the U.S. “Diageo refuses to specify which U.S. facilities it is moving Canadian jobs to, while continuing to […]
Hi Fellow Gardeners, As we move toward the end of summer, a HOT one for sure, let’s pause with our iced lemonade, strolling through our gardens to celebrate the beauty we have tended. Gardening is a huge essential for our health, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Stop, take time to look […]
The season is changing on us once again. Summer is on its way out as cooler weather starts to move in. It’s also Back to School time for many. Maybe it’s your kids, or maybe it’s you. Do you have school clothes and gear to buy? Life can get expensive […]
Registration for Fall and Winter recreational programs is now open. See program information and how to register at kingsville.ca/programs. The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening in Kingsville the week of September 8, 2025. Monday, September 8 Drop-In Pickleball – 7:30 am to 1:00 pm […]
Kingsville Town Council will review the following applications at its September 15, 2025 Council meeting: Vacant Land, Seacliff Drive; Part of Lot 4, Concession 1, Eastern Division: Applications for a residential subdivision and a zoning by-law amendment. ZBA-2023-2 & SUB-2023-1 The proposed residential subdivision (County of Essex File 37-T-24001 and Town File SUB-2023-1) […]
A County of Essex delegation met with provincial officials at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in August to advocate for funding to complete a vital infrastructure project. Warden Hilda MacDonald and CAO Sandra Zwiers met with Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, seeking provincial assistance to construct a […]
EYE HEALTH FOR SENIORS at Harrow Library Monday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Taouil and Dr. Khatri from King Street Optometry will be joining us at the Harrow Branch to talk about eye health for seniors. Library staff will discuss accessible options for borrowing library materials. This is a […]
Five local organizations have been selected to receive funding through the Ontario Arts Council (OAC), an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. The investment of $288,821 will go to support good jobs, empower local artists and help the community of arts and culture thrive in Windsor. “Our […]
9000 cases handled to date and significant improvements in accountability since 2015 As the new school year gets under way across the province, Ombudsman Ontario is marking 10 years of working with students, families and school boards to address thousands of complaints about administrative issues. Since the Ombudsman’s mandate was […]
Province celebrating Labour Day and breaking down interprovincial barriers for workers As of Labour Day, the Ontario government is supporting Ontario and Canadian workers by breaking down interprovincial barriers for in-demand professions such as architects, engineers, geoscientists, land surveyors, electricians and more. This historic change is part of the government’s […]
Many of us have the experience of boarding a plane with a prayer that the pilot has had enough sleep. With your surgeon, it’s a similar problem. Few people get to choose who will do their surgery. Even if you’ve gone to the trouble of arranging a referral to the […]
This year marks the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox runs across Canada. Join us for our Kingsville run on Sunday, September 14 at 1788 Division Rd N and Road 2 East (Melo LLP). Parking will be limited so please car pool or walk, if you can. The Opening ceremony will start at 10 a.m., followed by a warm-up stretch, […]
A contractor working on behalf of the Municipality of Leamington will be completing final roadwork on Oak Street West from Fraser Avenue to White Street as follows: Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Placement of the final course of asphalt. Beginning Monday, September 8, 2025 – Line painting will begin and […]
DEVICE ADVICE Monday, September 8, 2025 Appointments available at 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. Need some personalized assistance with your devices? We can help! Our knowledgeable staff is happy to lend a hand during a free half-hour one-on-one session. Register at the Kingsville library or online […]
Zeus 2-year-old Male Cane Corse/German Shepherd Hi, I’m Zeus. Yes — that Zeus. Big name, big dog, even bigger heart (eventually). I’m what you might call … an emotional freight train. Emphasis on both the “emotional” and “freight train.” I’m a very large boy, and when I get going on […]
William George Allsop “Bill” Feb 28, 1933 ~ Aug 30, 2025 At 92 years; passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Erie Shores Hospice. Survived by his loving wife, Pauline (nee Leslie) of 72 years. Loving father of Chris Allsop (Debbie […]
County Road 27 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 46 for bridge rehabilitation work, beginning July 14, 2025 for approximately 15 weeks. Please use caution and follow the posted detour. County Road 11 will be closed from County Road 10 to County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks […]
September Art Display by Sandy Hernandez The Essex County Library is pleased to present the art of Sandy Hernandez at our Kingsville Branch for the month of September. She is a self-taught artist whose work reflects a love of colour, texture and storytelling. Sandy focuses mostly on watercolour, but explores […]
Recycling will be picked up a day later this week due to Labour Day. That means you should put your red and blue boxes out next Wednesday night, September 3rd for Thursday morning, or have it out by 6 a.m. on Thursday, September 4th. Residents can contact GFL directly for […]
A pilot project designed to improve student health and well-being by providing direct, in-school mental health services and basic medical support will be expanded to include a total of three Catholic schools this September. The Youth Mobile Clinic was launched as a pilot project at F.J. Brennan Catholic High School […]
Investment will support 320 young entrepreneurs. The Ontario government is investing an additional $2 million in Futurpreneur Canada to help more young people develop and launch businesses and strengthen Ontario’s economy in the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty. The funding will support 320 young entrepreneurs between the ages […]
The Ontario Provincial Police is proud to introduce a new OPP Wellness Service Dog Program as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the mental health and well-being of its members. At the heart of the program is Ranger, an 18-month-old Labrador/Golden Retriever cross, who is partnered with a peer-support […]
The Brad and Joanne Stannard Memorial Pie Auction, held at the Harrow Fair on Thursday, August 28, raised $118,150 in support of the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC). Funds will help provide specialized pediatric rehabilitation services for children and youth with physical, neurological, and developmental needs. “For over 45 years, […]
SECC was proud to open the doors of our new Kingsville location for an open house this month, welcoming the community in to learn more about the services and programs we are bringing to the area. The event showcased not only SECC’s programs, but also the many community partners who […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with […]
BOOK CLUB at the Kingsville Branch September 6 11 a.m. – Noon Join us in our Program Room to discuss THIS MONTH’S PICK: Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt *** Location: Kingsville Library Branch 40 Main Street West, Kingsville *** Website: Essex County Library Phone: (226) 946-1529 ext. 445 Facebook: Essex […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit offices will be closed to the public for Labour Day on Monday, September 1st. 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 Town of Kingsville will complete a storm sewer connection on Seacliff Drive, between the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) Greenway Trail and Emily Avenue, starting Friday, August 29, 2025. The road will remain partially open, but traffic delays may occur. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible […]
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening in Kingsville the week of September 1, 2025. Monday, September 1 Labour Day – CLOSED Tuesday, September 2 Senior shinny – 8:00 am – 8:50 am – Kingsville Arena Parent and Tot Skate – 9:00 am […]
BEACH WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 . . Please note that the beach water testing program has ended for the 2025 season and will resume in the spring of 2026. Continue to enjoy using our beaches with the safety tips at https://www.wechu.org/beaches/beach-safety . All Beaches […]
William Joseph Aitchison, Colonel Joe to those who knew him in The Royal Canadian Regiment, passed away peacefully in Belleville General Hospital on Thursday, August 21, 2025 with his family by his side. Joe was in his 84th year. He was loved and respected by many. He was predeceased by his […]
Water Borne A 1,200-Mile Paddleboarding Pilgrimage by (author) Dan Rubinstein In June 2023, writer Dan Rubinstein lashed camping gear to his stand-up paddleboard and embarked on an improbable solo voyage from Ottawa to Montreal, New York City, Toronto, and back to Ottawa along the rivers, lakes, and canals of a landlocked […]
At the Leamington Council meeting held Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Council: Received a presentation from John Mascarin, Partner, Aird & Berlis LLP, regarding Strong Mayor Powers. Held a public meeting under the Drainage Act and adopted a report by Peralta Engineering regarding two new access bridges of the East 10th […]
With Ontario residents and visitors taking to highways and roads for the last long weekend of the summer, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is counting on all road users to help ensure everyone makes it to and from their destinations safely. Despite OPP officers working 24/7 across the province to […]
On August 27, 2025, Anthony Leardi, PC Essex was joined by Mayor Dennis Rogers and members of Kingsville Town Council for a big announcement. Kingsville has received $9,035,681 for our Southwest Service Area Watermain Expansion through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. By expanding our water distribution network, we are unlocking […]
Starting in 1975, my father, Ken Walker, under the penname W. Gifford-Jones MD, wrote a weekly column first appearing in the Globe and Mail, and subsequently syndicated in Canada and the U.S. This year, the column crossed the 50-year mark, my father passed away at 101, and now I’m carrying on. […]
NOTICE OF INTENDED DECLARATION Pursuant to section 176 of Ontario Regulation 30/11 made under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 Re: Burial site at 3073 Centennial Crescent, Township of Kingsville, Geographic Township of Gosfield, Essex Country, Province of Ontario Take Notice that on April 28, 2022, the discovery […]
For the last 21 months, Canada Post has negotiated in good faith with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) to reach new collective agreements that begin to address the company’s challenges while minimizing the impact on its employees. On August 20, Canada Post received counter-offers from CUPW in response […]
The Windsor-Essex region’s poverty reduction strategy, Pathway to Potential (P2P), is expanding the Neighbourhoods Program to two communities in Essex County. Leamington and Amherstburg are the latest additions to the program created to build stronger, more resilient neighbourhoods in areas experiencing economic hardship and quality-of-life impacts. The Neighbourhoods Program supports P2P’s strategic plan […]
The Town of Essex is pleased to introduce a new initiative designed to enhance the lives of older adults in the community: the Zoomers Essex Active Lunch and Learn (Z.E.A.L.L.) program. The program is made possible through the generous funding from the Province of Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program. Beginning […]
It’s a Play in the Park WATER DAY at Lakeside Park on Thursday, August 28 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Join us for this fun-filled free drop-in for kids under twelve. We’ll bring a variety of exciting equipment, including the Imagination Station and the Foam Machine for a water experience. Don’t […]
Anthony Leardi, MPP for Essex, invites the public to join him, Mayor Dennis Rogers, members of Kingsville Town Council and staff, to a big news announcement in the Town of Kingsville. Who: MPP Anthony Leardi What: BIG NEWS announcement Where: Unico Hall, 37 Beech Street When: Wednesday, August 27, 2025, […]
All eyes will be on the skies this September as local birders and nature lovers take in one of North America’s greatest migration at Holiday Beach Conservation Area: tens of thousands of hawks and raptors flying overhead on their annual journey to nesting grounds in the south. The Essex Region […]
The University of Windsor and GreenShield, Canada’s only national non-profit health and benefits organization, are joining forces to expand access to mental health care and improve health equity – driven by a shared and long-standing commitment to the University community, Windsor-Essex, and beyond. This collaboration brings together expertise from both […]
Badge 1-year-old Male Shepherd Mix Hi there, I’m Badge! I’ve got a pretty cool backstory. One day, I was running around, minding my own business, when a nice police officer spotted me and decided I was too good to be left out there alone! I hopped right into his cruiser […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Council will: Receive a presentation from John Mascarin, Partner, Aird & Berlis LLP, with regard to Strong Mayor Powers. Hold a public meeting under the Drainage Act to consider: Adopting a report provided by Peralta Engineering with regard to two […]
The Town of Kingsville is completing sewer connections on Lansdowne Avenue starting Tuesday, August 26, 2025. To facilitate this work, a section of Lansdowne Avenue between Maple Street and Myrtle Street will be closed to all traffic from 7:00 am Tuesday, August 26, 2025 to 6:00 pm Wednesday, August 27, […]
Acoustics Unlimited is coming this Thursday, August 28, 2025, to Mettawas Park from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm! Acoustics Unlimited live up to their name! Mark Bartlett and Glenn Garant passionately perform unique versions of classic rock, pop, folk, and country songs from A to Z, and everything in between! […]
ATTENTION: FRAUDULENT WEBSITE DETECTED It has come to our attention that a fake website, www.ontarioferries.org, is currently in use and impersonating our organization. This website is not affiliated with the Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC) or our ferry services, and any information or services found on it are not official or […]
LEGO CLUB at Kingsville Branch August 27 at 6 p.m. Ages: 5 – 12 Drop in for some Lego fun! *** Location: Kingsville Library Branch 40 Main Street West Kingsville, Ontario *** Website: Essex County Library Phone: (226) 946-1529 ext. 445 Facebook: Essex County Library
Ontarians will spend nearly as much on federal and provincial government debt interest costs ($36.2 billion) in 2024/25 as what the province spends on K-12 education ($38.4 billion), finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Interest must be paid on government […]
The new feature offers simplicity, affordability, and added protections for Canadian sellers shipping across borders On August 25, 20205 eBay, Inc. announced today the launch of eBay International Shipping (eIS) in Canada, building on over 25 years of success helping Canadians access global markets. This represents the first expansion of […]
Registration is open now for new Fall and Winter recreational programs that are set to start in September. Residents can stay active in new recreational programs at Erie Migration District School including three new sports clubs, Indoor Pickleball, Volleyball and Badminton, plus gymnastics classes for kids, and other drop-in activities […]
The Special Investigations Unit found no reasonable grounds to believe an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the concussion suffered by a 45-year-old woman. On October 18, 2024, the woman was arrested at a residence in relation to a domestic disturbance. While en route […]
As a result of the successful Jane’s Walk Tour that took place in the Town of Essex earlier this year, the Town of Essex has launched an online interactive tool to explore heritage sites within the Town. This allows for an accessible and engaging virtual experience for all residents who […]
County Road 27 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 46 for bridge rehabilitation work, beginning July 14, 2025 for approximately 15 weeks. Please use caution and follow the posted detour. County Road 11 will be closed from County Road 10 to County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks […]
The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation is proud to announce the acquisition of a remarkable piece of Canadian art and heritage: a 1932 plaster bust of Jack Miner, sculpted by acclaimed artist Emanuel Hahn. Known to many for his iconic designs of the Bluenose dime and Caribou quarter, Hahn was […]
Ronnie MacDougall It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Ronnie MacDougall. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Bernice, and cherished daughters Taylor (Bryan) and Danielle (Calvin), of whom he was so proud. Ronnie is survived by his mother, Joyce (late Bob), and […]
BEACH WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 . . Warning Signs Posted Swimming is not recommended at the following beach as E.coli counts are 200 or higher: Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach . . Sandpoint Beach has been temporarily closed to swimmers by the City of Windsor […]
Hello again readers, Can you believe we are into August already? Summer is flying by and I don’t know about you, but time seems to be moving differently this year. Seemingly fast and slow all at once. I remember as a kid, summers felt endless. Long days spent on my […]
On Thursday August 14, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Lakeshore OPP Detachment, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Lakeshore Fire Rescue responded to a marine collision involving a single personal watercraft on Lake St Clair near Couture Beach in the Municipality of Lakeshore. First responders arrived on […]
The Municipality of Leamington, in partnership with the Windsor Federation of Musicians Local 566 and produced by The Bank Theatre, is proud to present the Seacliff ROCKs Concert at the SUNSET® Amphitheatre in Leamington’s Seacliff Park on Saturday, August 23, 2025. This free outdoor concert will serve as the grand finale of the 2025 Music Onthe42 Summer […]
South Essex Community Council (SECC) is calling on community members, leaders, and changemakers to come together for a powerful conversation at the Voices for Impact Luncheon on Tuesday, September 3, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Roma Club, Leamington. This engaging, thought-provoking event will shine a light on […]
The Town of Essex is inviting residents, community members, and stakeholders to take part in a focus group that will help refine the Colchester Secondary Plan – an important part of our updated Official Plan. We’re looking to create a small, diverse group to represent a wide range of perspectives […]
Latest investment increases fund to $4 billion, supporting hundreds of thousands of new homes and keeping workers on the job in the face of tariffs On August 18, 2025, Premier Doug Ford announced at the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference that the Ontario government is protecting communities, […]
There’s no harm in being gullible when the stakes are low or when you are having fun. Being open to the incredulous is part of being a curious person. And playing along with a friend’s tall tale strengthens your connection while giving you both a good laugh. But in matters […]
The Kingsville Heritage Society and Archives (KGHS) is marking its 50th anniversary with a day-long coach bus excursion filled with history, culture, and entertainment. On Friday, September 26, participants will depart from the Epworth United Church parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and travel to Oil Springs, Ontario, for a guided […]
We have the current results after six weeks of reading for the summer challenge. Essex and Tecumseh are still in the lead. There’s still time for other municipalities to pick up the reading pace so don’t give up! Thanks to those who have been reading and participating in the challenge. It’s […]
The Essex County OPP Detachment is reminding the public to be careful when accepting large bills that may seem suspicious. If someone suspects that they have received counterfeit money, contact the police. Try to remember the description of the person that gave you the funds so that police can conduct a […]
Rick Stephenson – His Sinatra is coming this Thursday, August 21, 2025, to Mettawas Park from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm! Internationally awarded entertainer, Rick Stephenson performs His Sinatra. All the timeless tunes made popular by the iconic Frank Sinatra including My Way, New York/New York and many more. Rick’s […]
Simon Vreman It is with sadness we announce the passing of Simon Vreman on August 13th, 2025, at Leamington Mennonite Home. Loving husband to the late Doris Vreman, with whom he is reunited. Dear father of Judy Ireland (Doug), Paul (Angie), Tim (Elvie) and Peter (Amy). Opa of Vanessa, Calvin, […]
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