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Affordable Passive Housing Project Opens In Windsor

The Federal and Provincial Governments are celebrating the opening of a 145-unit affordable housing project by the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation (WECHC), in Windsor. Meadowbrook Place, located at 3100 Meadowbrook Lane, is Ontario’s largest “passive house” multi-residential building and features 145 units of much needed housing for those of all income levels […]

Health

Boil Water Advisory for All Users of Wheatley Water Distribution System

Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a Boil Water Advisory for waterline system 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 […]

Health

Erie Shores Healthcare Elevating Cancer Treatment Options In County

Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) proudly unveils the Oncology and Outpatient Care Clinic, a satellite clinic aligned with the Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program. This partnership signifies a new era of advanced cancer care within our community. The Oncology and Outpatient Care Clinic will provide crucial chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments, […]

Organizations

Essex Region Conservation Authority To Meet on September 14

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 14 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: Holiday Beach Seasonal Camping Fees Watershed Management Services report The agenda also includes presentations on restoration at Cedar […]

Town & County News

Town Working With Province to Open Disaster Recovery Assistance Program

The Town of Kingsville understands the challenges residents are facing following the August 24th and 25th storms and flooding events. We have been working closely with the Province to open up their Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians Program to Kingsville residents. The program is designed to assist Ontarians in recovering costs associated […]

Town & County News

Planning Items for Review at September 19 Committee of Adjustment & Appeals

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following notices at its September 19, 2023, meeting: 458 County Road 34 West: An application for minor variance. The applicant is proposing an addition to an existing single-detached dwelling and is requesting relief from the minimum front set-back requirements, as the proposed […]

Ontario News

Ontario and Quebec Governments Support New Electricity Trade Agreement

The new agreement will optimize existing capacity in both provinces The governments of Ontario and Quebec are supporting a new 600 megawatt (MW) trade agreement between Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Hydro-Québec that will optimize the use of existing electricity generation capacity in both provinces. On August 30, 2023, during the Energy […]

Town & County News

Princess St. Parking Lot Expansion, Mill St. Park Removal & Relocation

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the infrastructure and facilities within our community, the Municipality of Leamington will be undertaking a parking lot expansion and municipal park removal and relocation project. Project overview: The Princess Street parking lot expansion project aims to improve the availability of convenient and […]

Town & County News

Municipality of Leamington Holiday Hours – Labour Day 2023

Please note the following municipal service level adjustments on Labour Day, Monday, September 4, 2023: Leamington Municipal Building The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Labour 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 […]

Education

Eight Out Of Ten Provinces Record Increases In Per Student Spending

Despite common misperceptions, education spending, specifically per student spending in public schools across Canada increased in 8 of ten provinces between 2012-13 and 2020-21, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Contrary to what we often hear, spending is on the […]

Business Announcements

Nominations for 2024 Business Excellence Awards Now Open

Since 1990, the Business Excellence Awards has recognized the achievements and successful contributions of business leaders and organizations in Windsor-Essex County. Nominations for the 2024 Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards are now open! Businesses or individuals do not need to be Chamber Members to qualify, and multiple (different) submissions […]

Business

Student Entrepreneurs Showcase Their Small Businesses

A new crop of young entrepreneurs was recognized for launching small businesses in Windsor-Essex. On August 29, 2923, 12 student entrepreneurs, their families, program facilitators and mentors gathered to celebrate the conclusion of the 2023 Summer Company program at the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (SBEC) in Windsor. Full-time students, aged 15-29, received […]

Town & County News

Special Garbage Collection

Due to the impact of recent storm events experienced on August 23 and 24, GFL Environmental Inc. will be collecting additional garbage during regular pick-up for those who have experienced flooding. Additional garbage, including large items such as carpet and furniture, will be collected on the following dates: If you have Tuesday collection: August […]

Business

Unifor Detroit Three Members Deliver Strike Mandate

Unifor members at Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Stellantis have delivered overwhelming strike mandates, authorizing their bargaining committees to take job action, if needed, to achieve fair collective agreements with the Detroit Three (D3). “Canadian autoworkers have sent a strong message to D3 automakers that they are united behind our bargaining […]

Town & County News

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory For Town of Kingsville Has Been Rescinded

Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, has rescinded a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory. The advisory had been issued for the Town of Kingsville, specifically for the identified area below: The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit advises users that consecutive water samples have been taken and meet drinking water quality standards. Our staff […]

Town & County News

WECHU Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory For Town of Kingsville

On Thursday, August 24, 2023, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, issued a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for the Town of Kingsville. The advisory is specifically for the identified area below: The reason for the precautionary boil water advisory is due to loss of pressure throughout the distribution system. […]

Health

Scheduled Maintenance for WECHU on Saturday, August 26, 2023

Our network will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Saturday, August 26, 2023 starting at 9 a.m. which will include www.wechu.org. 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: […]

Ontario News

Ontario Launches ‘Building Faster’ Fund and Expands Strong Mayor Powers

To Build More Homes, Ontario Launching Building Faster Fund and Expanding Strong Mayor Powers Three-year, $1.2 billion fund will reward municipalities that deliver on housing targets To reward municipalities that build homes, the Ontario government is launching the Building Faster Fund, a new three-year, $1.2 billion program that provides significant […]

Ontario News

Canada and Ontario Increase Essex County’s Access to High-Speed Internet

Rural Ontarians benefitting from expanded broadband access The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $3.1 million to bring reliable high-speed internet to 1,915 families, farms, and businesses in Essex County. Each government is contributing more than $63 million to SWIFT through the New Building Canada Fund’s Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure […]

Health

Nurse Police Team Pilot Program Extended for Another 6 Months

The Windsor Police Service and Windsor Regional Hospital are pleased to announce the six-month extension of the Nurse Police Team (NPT) pilot program aimed at supporting individuals struggling with substance use disorders and related challenges. The program, launched in May 2023, pairs nursing professionals with frontline police officers to provide proactive, holistic, […]