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Grand Opening of Community Entrance to Cypher Systems Group Greenway

Grand Opening of Windsor-Essex Community Foundation Community Entrance to the Cypher Systems Group Greenway The Essex Region Conservation Foundation and WindsorEssex Community Foundation will celebrate the grand opening of the WindsorEssex Community Foundation Community Entrance to the Cypher Systems Group Greenway. The new entrance celebrates the WindsorEssex Community Foundation’s (WECF) […]

Canadian News

Canada’s Housing Mismatch

Not only is there a widespread shortage of housing, but there is a growing mismatch between the housing types being built and those preferred by Canadians. Many Canadians prefer ground-oriented homes, but not enough are being built. Despite rising population and growing demand, more housing was constructed in Canadian cities […]

Canadian News

Canada A World Leader In Environmental Rankings

Canada’s environmental record outperforms a majority of comparable high-income countries worldwide, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan, Canadian public policy think-tank. “As Earth Day approaches, Canadians should know that their country remains one of the cleanest on the planet,” said Elmira Aliakbari, director […]

OPP News

OPP Investigating Highway 3 Collision

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Kingsville Detachment is currently investigating a serious collision that took place on Highway 3. On Friday April 14, 2023, at approximately 8:25 p.m., members of the Kingsville Detachment OPP, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS), and Kingsville Fire and Rescue responded to a three vehicle collision on […]

Health

Common Sense Health: Fish Oil — Superhero of Supplements

You may be forgiven if you are unfamiliar with Aquaman, a superhero who breathes underwater, communicates with sea creatures, and possesses superhuman strength and agility. But revisit past columns if you haven’t learned that fish are the real superheroes. Why? Because when mere mortals consume fish, their bodies gain extraordinary […]

Town & County News

Kingsville Water Pollution Control Plant – Class Environmental Assessment

Notice of Commencement The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) and the Town of Kingsville are undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to expand or upgrade the Kingsville Wastewater Collection and Treatment System (wastewater system). The study will follow the Schedule C Municipal Class EA process as set out […]

Town & County News

Applications for Review at April 18 Committee of Adjustment & Appeals

Planning Applications for Review at the April 18, 2023 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its April 18, 2023 meeting: 74 Jasperson Drive: The applicant recently received approval from Council for a zoning by-law amendment to permit semi-detached dwellings. The […]

Organizations

Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet April 13

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, April 13 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: ERCA 2023 Draft Budget Designation of Bevin Martin, Senior Conservation Area Technician, as Provincial Offences Officer Windsor/Essex […]

OPP News SIU News

SIU Concludes Investigation into Man Injured While Fleeing OPP

December incident occurred at Highway 3 between Cameron Side Road and Marsh Side Road, Kingsville The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has found no reasonable grounds to believe an Ontario Provincial Police officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the serious injuries suffered by a 28-year-old […]

Community Schools

UMEI Christian Vocal Choir Qualifies For National MusicFest Finals

On Thursday, March 30, the UMEI Christian High School Vocal Choir participated in MusicFest Windsor at The Capitol Theatre. MusicFest Windsor is a nonprofit music festival that promotes and celebrates creativity through artistic expression, community engagement, and musical leadership. It is an opportunity for students and educators across southwestern Ontario […]

OPP News

The Worst Time To Leave Your Seat Is During A Crash

Having responded to 61 seatbelt-related fatalities on Ontario Provincial Police-(OPP)-patrolled roads in 2022 and nine so far this year, OPP officers won’t be interested in any excuses from unbuckled drivers and passengers as they conduct their Easter Long Weekend Seatbelt Campaign. Drivers and passengers are reminded that everything in a vehicle, including unbuckled occupants, […]

Business

Convoy Technologies to Open New Factory in Windsor-Essex

Provider of Cameras and Other Equipment for Commercial Vehicles Nearshores Manufacturing Convoy Technologies, INC. announced its intent on Thursday to establish a new manufacturing facility in Windsor-Essex, Ontario. “If the pandemic has taught us one thing,” Convoy Technologies’ President Ron Harker said, “it is that having control over your supply […]

Town & County News

Municipality of Leamington Holiday Hours for Easter Weekend

The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023, and Monday, April 10, 2023, in observance of the Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/reportanissue. Please note the following municipal service level adjustments because of the holiday: […]

Town & County News

Leamington Emergency Alerts Now Powered by Alertable

The Municipality of Leamington is now using Alertable to send emergency notifications through Leamington Alerts. Leamington Alerts is the Municipality’s public alert messaging system that provides trusted, timely and accurate information to residents and businesses in a variety of emergency situations, including evacuation notices, gas leaks, boil water advisories and […]