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Study Shows Poor Access To Mental Health Services For Canadians

Canadians endure relatively poor access to mental health services when compared to what is available in other developed nations with universal access health care systems, particularly for psychiatric care beds, psychiatrists and psychologists, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. […]

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SIU Investigating Weekend Windsor Collision Resulting In Deaths

The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding an overnight fatal collision in Windsor. Preliminary information suggests the following: At approximately 1:20 a.m. on October 15, 2023, officers with the Windsor Police Service observed a Dodge Charger go through a red light at the intersection of Park Street […]

Organizations

Toldo Foundation Donates to John R. Park Homestead Restoration

The efforts to restore the John R. Park Homestead received a giant boost today, as the Toldo Foundation donated $100,000 toward the effort. “The John R. Park Homestead is a unique site which, aligned with the Toldo Foundation values, greatly enriches our community through heritage preservation, education, tourism and more,” […]

Town & County News

2023 Aerial Ortho-Photography of Essex County Now Available

Scaled aerial maps of Essex County based on photography done earlier this year are now available on the county’s interactive mapping site. This fully-rectified and scaled (ortho) aerial photography of Essex County, Windsor and Pelee Island allows users to look at the photographs, zoom into selected areas, obtain coordinates, measure distances […]

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Cover Crop Funding Available Through Clean Water – Green Spaces Program

In an effort to share in the responsibility of a clean and healthy environment, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) offers a comprehensive Clean Water – Green Spaces program aimed at improving regional water quality and enhancing natural areas and biodiversity. This year, grants are available for cover crops, which […]

Town & County News

ELK Invites Kingsville Community To Meeting On Power Needs and Reliability

E.L.K., in partnership with Entegrus who is providing management services, invites the Kingsville Community for an upcoming Town Hall on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, from 6-8PM at Unico Hall, 37 Beech St., Kingsville. The meeting is an opportunity to initiate dialogue with the community concerning power needs and reliability, and […]

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Fortis Group Raises $90,000 For Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid

The annual Fortis Group Golf Tournament held on Thursday, August 10 at Ambassador Golf & Country Club was an outstanding success raising $90,000 for programs of the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation (WECAF).  This exceeded last year’s tally of $75,000. WECAF is in the second year of a $1.5 million fundraising campaign, “Children, Youth & Families – Strength for […]

Health

Wheatley Water Distribution System Boil Water Advisory Is Rescinded

Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, has rescinded the Boil Water Advisory issued on September 13, 2023 for waterline consumers serviced by the Wheatley Water Distribution System, specifically: •    3rd Concession Waterline Association •    3rd & 4th Concession Waterline Association •    KOA Waterline Association •    Richardson Sideroad Waterline Association •   […]

Local News

Municipality of Leamington — Thanskgiving Day Holiday Hours

Please note the following municipal service level adjustments on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9, 2023: Leamington Municipal Building The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/reportanissue. Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre The Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre will […]

Health

Local Oncology And Outpatient Care Clinic Unveiled Amid Supporters

Erie Shores Health Foundation Unveils Erie Shores HealthCare’s Oncology and Outpatient Care Clinic with Community Supporters On September 13, 2023, Erie Shores HealthCare announced the opening of their Oncology and Outpatient Care Clinic in partnership with the Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program. Following the announcement, Erie Shores Health Foundation […]

Health

Scheduled Maintenance for WECHU on Thursday, October 5, 2023

Our network will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Thursday, October 5 starting at 8 p.m.  All network resources should be restored by 9 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. Website: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Phone: (519) 258-2146 Facebook: Windsor-Essex County HEALTH UNIT Twitter: @TheWECHU YouTube: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit

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Open House to Share Detroit River Successes Oct. 5

The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup will host a public consultation open house on Thursday, October 5th, 2023, from 6:30-9:00pm at the Ojibway Nature Centre to share information on environmental improvements to the Detroit River. The Detroit River is a culturally and economically significant waterway connecting Windsor and Detroit. It serves […]

Ontario News

Ontario Raising Minimum Wage October 1 to Support Workers

Increase to $16.55 an hour follows passage of government’s third Working for Workers Act this week David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement on the minimum wage increasing and the passage of the Working for Workers Act, 2023: “Starting Sunday, October 1, Ontario’s minimum […]

Town & County News

Leamington Council Matters — Minutes from September 26 Meeting

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Council: Provisionally approved Consent Applications B-18-23, B-19-23, and B-20-23 and approved a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) for Aphria Inc. Confirmed the 2023 property tax adjustments as outlined in Schedule I and II of the corresponding report from Finance Services. Approved […]

Canadian News

Despite Progress, Ottawa Can Do More For Immigrant Worker Success

While the federal government has made progress, it should enact more reforms to improve the economic performance of permanent immigrant workers, finds a new study released on September 21, 2023, by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan, Canadian public policy think-tank. “As Ottawa increases immigration targets, government policies can do […]

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Public Meeting for Hillman Marsh Conservation Area Restoration Oct. 3

Hillman Marsh is culturally, socially, and environmentally significant within the Essex Region. Over the past number of years, significant erosion has seriously impacted the marsh, and without immediate action, the beach and marsh will continue to disappear. The loss of the barrier beach has removed the first line of defense […]

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Changes to Kingsville’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Events

The Town of Kingsville is hosting a series of events to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30, 2023. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorates the survivors and victims of residential schools, their families and communities. The first observance of a National Day for Truth […]

Town & County News

E.L.K. Investments to Improve Electrical Reliability in Essex and Harrow

In a major advancement towards modernizing its distribution system and enhancing electrical reliability for its customers, E.L.K. is excited to announce its investment in smart switch technology coming to the communities of Essex and Harrow. “The E.L.K. Board has approved the procurement of Smart Switches, which will bring the power […]