Mike Evans will be presenting his documentary “A Year in the Forest” on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in the Point Pelee National Park Visitor Centre theater. The presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a screening of the documentary to follow. In April, 2020 Evans photographed wildlife in the woods near […]
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Highlights from April 24, 2023 Town Council Meeting
Council Meeting Highlights At the April 24th Council meeting, Council: • Conditionally approved a zoning amendment at Augustine Villas to allow the construction of two townhouse structures with a total of 12 units. • Awarded the tender of the Arena Slab Replacement Project. • Granted the Mayor authority to approve […]
Ontario Ministry of Health: When to Get Your Next COVID-19 Booster
Wondering when you should get your next COVID-19 booster? The Ontario Ministry of Health offers some guidelines and recommendations. You can use the #COVID19 Booster Dose Recommendation tool to determine when to schedule your next COVID-19 vaccine or booster dose. Infants and children 6 months-4 years are only eligible for a […]
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) […]
Horticultural Society News: A Talk by Kevin Roath
On Monday, April 17, members and guests of the Kingsville Horticultural Society were treated to a talk on Biochar and the Natural Home Garden given by Kevin Roath. Kevin is a certified Master Gardener who has recently published a book called The Natural Home Garden. Kevin, and his wife Christine […]
Shorebirds Flock to Hillman Marsh in May
Bird enthusiasts from around the world visit Leamington, Ontario as one of their bucket list destinations each May, and Hillman Marsh Conservation Area is ready to greet these guests from May 1 – 21 at the Shorebird Celebration. The shorebird habitat at Hillman Marsh is unique in North America. The managed […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Buddy
Kingsville Times is a proud partner and supporter of the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society. As a non-profit organization, the WECHS depends on the generosity of our community to help pets like Buddy, a 10-month-old Shepherd mix. Buddy is an energetic young guy with lots of love to give. He is looking […]
Police Looking For Assistance In Identifying Deceased Body
Facial Approximation Sketch Provided The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex County Crime Unit, is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a deceased body which was located at Crystal Beach in the Community of Colchester, Town of Essex. on March 26, 2022. The adult male is described as approximately 6′ […]
LaSalle Horticultural Society Plant Sale May 13
Artist Danah Beaulieu’s Meet & Greet Was Held at Kingsville Library
At her Meet and Greet at the Kingsville Lihrary on April 22, local artist Danah Beaulieu spoke about her journey for the inspiration in her “Making of a Flower” art installation. She engages her creative process, her art of allowing, and translates the blossoms’ transformation curiously … expressing the joy […]
Spotlight On Business: Purple Vixen Beauty Mobile Spa
As a PSW with a love for art and an appreciation for the beauty industry, starting her own mobile esthetics business felt like the natural next step for Heaven Cooper. Earlier this month, Heaven took the plunge and Purple Vixen Beauty Mobile Spa went from a business plan to reality. […]
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 […]
Common Sense Health: Are Canadians Better at Preventing Lyme Disease?
It’s tick season and the little pests are out with a vengeance. Tiny as they are, ticks are a huge nuisance and a hazardous vector of disease. Their ability to latch onto unsuspecting hosts has made them one of the most successful blood-sucking parasites on the planet. Ticks are the […]
Festival of Birds at Point Pelee National Park May 1-19, 2023
Point Pelee National Park’s Festival of Birds runs May 1st-19th This is the perfect opportunity to place a hold on a new Birds Canada birdwatching kits from the Essex County Library. Visit Point Pelee National Park for more information on their events and schedule. To contact Essex County Library Phone: […]
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 […]
National Film Board of Canada Offers Earth Day Movies
Whether you’re interested in wildlife, agriculture or complex ecosystems, the National Film Board of Canada has an extensive collection of films that advocate for a greener, more sustainable future. NFB’s The Green Channel offers short and feature length movies which are free for viewers. Click here to see the full list.
April 24 Town Council Meeting Agenda Available Online
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, April 24, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the April 24th, 2023, Council meeting is available on our website. Feel free to watch it in person or via […]
Local Author Event: Kingsville Library Presents Joan Harder
Meet Local Author Joan Harder Saturday April 29th at 1 p.m. Come on out to meet local author Joan Harder who has shared much of her life story in her new book From Prairie Roots to Lake Erie Shores. Although she has been a Kingsville resident for many years, Joan […]
Earth Day 2023 Is April 22 — Invest In Our Planet
Earth Day was first held on April 22, 1970. Gaylord Nelson, a United States senator from Wisconsin, organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. He wanted to increase public awareness about air and water pollution and had been inspired by student anti-war demonstrations and teach-ins on U.S. […]
New Acting Medical Officer of Health Starts May 1, 2023
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) Board of Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mehdi Aloosh as the region’s new Acting Medical Officer of Health (Acting MOH), effective May 1. Dr. Aloosh brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position as a public health and […]
Cottam Branch to Begin Family Storytime on April 25
Family Storytime starts at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25 for 6 weeks! This program is for families with children under 5 years of age. Encourage a lifelong love of reading! You can register online or in person. Essex County Library — Cottam Branch 122 Fox Street Cottam, Ontario N0R 1B0 Phone: […]
Recreation Update — Week of April 24, 2023
See what’s happening at the Arena the week of April 24th. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Public Skate, 3:30 pm – 4:50 pm Drop-In Tai Chi, 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm at Lakeside Park Pavilion Tuesday Kindergym Parent and Tot (10 months to […]
Highlights from County Council Meeting on April 19
Warden Encourages Participation in Hospice Dove Pin Campaign Warden Hilda MacDonald is encouraging residents to contribute to The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County’s dove pin campaign. The dove pins and donation boxes will be available at stores throughout Essex County and Windsor the weekend of April 28-30. “This little […]
Local Event Helps Women Explore Skilled Trades
Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST) is hosting a week of Trades Exploration Workshops for women in partnership with UNIFOR Local 444 to provide exposure and support women enter the Skilled Trades. This year, WEST has marked the milestone of helping 260 women gain technical skills and the […]
UMEI Lightning Robotics Competes at Provincials in Hamilton
Although this was only their second season in the FIRST Robotics Competition, the rookie UMEI team made it all the way to the Provincial Championship in Hamilton April 6 – 8, 2023. It was a long journey of qualifying before they met up with the best 80 teams in […]
Comparing Government And Private Sector Compensation In Canada
Government workers across Canada receive 8.5% higher wages, on average, than comparable private-sector workers The wage premium and more generous benefits that government workers in Canada enjoy over their private-sector counterparts is one area governments could look to reduce costs following the recession, finds a new study published by the […]
Federal Public Service Strike Sends 155,000 Workers To Picket Lines
Picket lines have gone up across the country as more than 155,000 Public Service Alliance of Canada members working for Treasury Board and Canada Revenue Agency began strike action on April 19. As a result of the labour action, Canadians should expect that some services of the Government of Canada […]
Geraldine Hamilton (January 18, 1933 – April 15, 2023)
Geraldine Hamilton Geraldine Ruby Hamilton will be dearly missed by many extended family members and friends for her laughter and joy of living an adventurous life. On April 15, 2023 Geraldine Ruby Hamilton (nee Mitchell, nee Palajac) made her peaceful transition at Southbridge LTC. Challenged by physical and dementia mental […]
Taste of the County: Sip & Savour Event
Sip & Savour Event On Saturday, April 15th, 2023 Vivace Estate Winery & Rosa Basile-Marrello presented an unique cooking class experience in the beautiful newly renovated kitchen at the winery. The guests were allowed to discover the traditional preparations of appetizers under my guidance. They prepared some of my favourite […]
Leamington Council Matters — April 11, 2023
At the Leamington Council meeting held April 11, 2023, Council: Held a Public Meeting under the Planning Act and approved: Zoning By-law Amendment Application (ZBA) No. 272 to rezone the commercial property at 282 Erie Street South from a Commercial Highway (C2) Zone to a Commercial Highway (C2-22) Zone to […]
Steve Wright to Represent Canada At World Duathlon Championships
Hello readers! In this day and age, we all need something to cheer about. Someone to root for. An example of someone using their gifts and abilities fully. Someone to get behind, as it were. Someone who may even live close by. As it happens, I have someone in mind. His […]
Ruthven and Cottam Libraries Celebrating Earth Day April 22
Earth Day Is Saturday, April 22 Come and celebrate the day at our Essex County Library branches in Ruthven and Cottam. Join us to make Cheerio bird feeders for our feathered friends! Ruthven Library Branch at 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 1695 Elgin Street Ruthven, Ontario Phone: (226) 946-1529 ext. 221 […]
Volunteers Clean up Detroit River Watersheds
On Saturday, April 15, 2023, volunteers from across the region came together to participate in two litter cleanups in the Detroit River watershed. In total, 519.82 kg (about 1146.01 lb) or 0.52 metric tonnes of litter was removed from the Detroit River shoreline and Little River watershed. “Litter cleanups are […]
Essex County Council Meeting Notice for April 19, 2023
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2022-31, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, adopted on October 19, 2022, the […]
May 6 Event Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of The Kingsville Military Museum
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Leamington WECHU April 18
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is offering a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for ages 6 months and up. This will occur on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The clinic will be held at the WECHU Leamington Office at 33 Princess Street, Leamington. Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments are […]
Operator Impaired on Riding Lawn Mower in Leamington
On Sunday April 16, 2023, at approximately 1:22 a.m., an officer from the Leamington Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol when they observed a riding lawnmower exiting a restaurant drive through on Talbot Street West in the Municipality of Leamington. While speaking with the operator, the […]
Terry Fox Kingsville Auction and Donations 2023
September 17th Terry Fox Run Kingsville-Charitable #10809 9979 RR0001 The 43rd annual Terry Fox Run will be taking place on September 17, 2023 and once again Kingsville has an online site. Last year we raised $8417 for cancer research. It is not a competition but an opportunity to raise money […]
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 […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Buster
Kingsville Times is a proud partner and supporter of the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society. As a non-profit organization, the WECHS depends on the generosity of our community to help pets like Buster, a 2-year-old male Domestic Shorthair cat. Buster is a friendly, chill guy who loves to be pet and get […]
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 […]
ERCA Approves 2023 DRAFT Budget Priorities
The Essex Region Conservation Authority has unanimously approved its 2023 Draft Budget for circulation to its governing municipalities. The budget totals just under $9.7 million, and includes a levy request of $3,768,235. This is equivalent to $24.33 per household, based on a $300,000 current value assessment, and represents a small […]
Community Survey: How Well Do You Know the Health Unit?
We’re looking for your feedback on our programs and services. Your input will help us improve how we support the health of our community. If you haven’t done our survey yet, you can find it online here. The purpose of this survey is to help the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit […]
Committee of the Whole Agenda for April 17, 2023 Available Online
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Monday, April 17, 2023 Kingsville Arena – Committee Rooms B and C 1741 Jasperson Lane Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E4 The agenda for the meeting of the Committee of the Whole on April 17th is available on our website. The meeting will run from 6 p.m. […]
Recreation Openings for Spring/ Summer Outdoor Season in Kingsville
Town of Kingsville staff is working on getting fields, diamonds, beaches and parks ready for the Spring and Summer Outdoor Seasons. Anticipated opening dates are as follows: Soccer Fields: May 1st Baseball Diamonds: May 1st Pickleball Courts: Open with League Play scheduled May 1st Tennis Courts: Open with League Play […]
Essex County Is Home to 3 Carnegie Library Buildings
Did you know that Essex County is home to 3 Carnegie library buildings and that we once had four Carnegie libraries in our county? The construction of the buildings was funded by American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Ontario was a major recipient of Andrew Carnegie’s generosity. Only the states of Indiana […]
Kingsville Seeks Citizens for Union Water Supply System Board of Directors
As a Municipal Shareholder in the Union Water Supply System Inc. (UWSS Inc.), the Town of Kingsville is seeking interested persons to serve as independent members (not a Council member or employee) on the UWSS Inc. Board for a four-year term (2023–2026). Serving on this Board is a great way […]
Meet & Greet Artist Danah Beaulieu at Kingsville Library on April 22
Meet and Greet: Danah Beaulieu Saturday April 22nd 1-3 pm Come out and meet local artist Danah Beaulieu and view her art installation “The Making of a Flower” in the Kingsville Public Library. About The Making of A Flower: The Making of a Flower is an energetic, uplifting, and colourful […]
Recreation Update — Week of April 17, 2023
See what’s happening at the Arena the week of April 17th. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Public Skate, 3:30 pm – 4:50 pm Tuesday Kindergym Parent and Tot (10 months to 24 months), 9:30 am – 10:30 am Kindergym 2-3 years, 10:45 am […]
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 […]
Essex County Library Adding More Decodable Books
It is with much anticipation and excitement that we share the news that the Essex County Library will be adding more decodable books to our collection! Together with the International Dyslexia Association and the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Education, we were able to add over 200 more decodable books […]
Arena Renovations Delay Ice Season — Information Session April 20
Kingsville’s Arena renovation project will begin with a Request for Proposal (RFP) coming to the last Council meeting in April. This renovation includes removing and replacing the concrete ice pad, installing new dasher boards and glass, and replacing the ice rink refrigeration piping system; it was approved in the 2023 Capital […]
Kingsville Tennis Association Celebrates Tennis Canada Awards
Kingsville Tennis Association is proud to announce that two of our original founding members, Harry Roettele and Arleigh Fysh, have been awarded the 2022 Tennis Canada Distinguished Service Award. Both Harry and Arleigh have been involved in Kingsville Tennis Association for over 50 years and their foresight and planning have […]
Kingsville Begins Spring Bylaw Blitz
Kingsville’s Bylaw Enforcement Officers will conduct enforcement blitzes throughout the year, beginning this spring. Enforcement this month will concentrate on the following: Swimming pools: If you have a swimming pool, you must have a fence at least four feet tall with a self closing and self-latching gate. This requirement prevents small […]
Common Sense Health: What Is the Best Nutritional Advice Ever Given?
How long has this column recommended a high-fiber diet? Since March 1978 when readers were informed that processed foods create a “slow assembly line” in the bowels. Now some of the world’s most highly regarded nutritional scientists at Imperial College London say dietary fiber is “the best health advice of […]
Art Scoop: Katherine Roth Is Inspired by Nature, Guided by Spirit
Katherine Roth is an artist from Amherstburg, Ontario who has enjoyed a lifelong journey with creativity including gardening, planting trees for the environment, photography, sewing, décor creations and staging homes for real estate clients. Her passion for painting began over 20 years ago and since then she has become known […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Hunter
Kingsville Times is a proud partner and supporter of the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society. As a non-profit organization, the WECHS depends on the generosity of our community to help pets like Hunter, a 3-year-old male Great Pyrenees-Shepherd. Hunter is a big, sweet guy with tons of personality – he’s so loveable […]
Leamington Council Considers — April 11, 2023
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, April 11, 2023, Council will: Hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider the following matters: – Zoning By-law Amendment Application (ZBA) No. 272 to rezone the commercial property at 282 Erie Street South from a Commercial Highway (C2) Zone to […]
April 11 Town Council Meeting Agenda Available Online
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the April 11th, 2023, Council meeting is available on our website. Feel free to watch it in person or via Livestream at […]
Main Street Development Update at April 17 Committee of the Whole Meeting
This April 17th “Committee of the Whole” meeting will focus on the future of Main Street and downtown Kingsville. A review of the findings and comments of the Main Street Development Review Committee was identified as one of Council’s 2023 Strategic Priorities. In 2020, Council formed a Main Street Development […]
ERCA Invites Guests to Earth Day Tree Planting April 23
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) is inviting guests from across the region to plant a tree this Earth Day at the Earth Day Tree Planting Celebration in the City of Windsor. “ENWIN is proud supporter of ERCA and their environmental initiatives as it aligns with our mission of providing […]
Theodore Louis Doll (September 7, 1950 – April 5, 2023)
In Loving Memory Theodore Louis Doll Ted was born in Leamington, Ontario. Reunited with his loving wife and son. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Doll (December 2, 2022). Dear father to Brenda Doll (John) and the late Richard Doll (2018). Dear son of the late Frank and Marguerite (nee […]
Joan Murray Barton Swims Under Pink Moon — And Tells a Tale About Her Dad
Here I am swimming under another full moon! April’s Full Moon is called the Pink Full Moon after the spring wildflower Phlox subulta. It was a beautiful evening. The sky was clear , the water cold (4.5C) — just how I like it! And Tony was my photographer. I am […]
Kingsville Community Food Bank’s Needs for April, 2023
Easter hopped on in during April this year. Perhaps you and yours had fun with celebrations. Or maybe you felt pressed by the prospect of providing special foods and treats for your family. Is your supply of funds smaller than the pile of responsibilities you’re facing? If this describes you […]
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter to you and yours! ~ From all of us here at the Kingsville Times Image by Mila Novikova from Pixabay
National Wildlife Week, April 10 – 16
Caldwell First Nation Gas Bar First Step In Economic Reconciliation
After centuries of a struggle to reclaim its land and source of livelihood, the Caldwell First Nation is celebrating the opening of a vibrant new Gas Bar and Convenience Store which is the first step in the plan to rebuild a nation from the ground up. The Caldwell First Nation […]
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 […]
Road 2 and Division Construction Update
Construction will continue within the intersection of Road 2 and Division until approximately Wednesday, April 12th. Minor traffic delays should be expected at this intersection during daylight hours. Delays are not anticipated for the weekend or during non-daylight hours. Thank you for your patience. Image by Tayeb MEZAHDIA from Pixabay
Recreation Update — Week of April 10, 2023
See what’s happening at the Arena the week of April 10th. Monday Easter Monday – No Programs Running Tuesday Kindergym Parent and Tot (10 months to 24 months), 9:30 am – 10:30 am Kindergym 2-3 years, 10:45 am – 11:45 am Drop-in Pickleball, 12:15 pm – 2:30 pm Drop-in Social […]
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 […]
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, […]
Jeremy Hansen: First Canadian Astronaut To Fly To The Moon
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA), has announced that Jeremy Hansen will be the first Canadian Space Agency astronaut to fly around the Moon as part of NASA’s Artemis II mission. This historic crewed mission to the Moon will be the first since the end of the Apollo program 50 years […]
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 […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Squish
Kingsville Times is a proud partner and supporter of the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society. As a non-profit organization, the WECHS depends on the generosity of our community to help pets like Squish, a 4-year-old male Domestic Shorthair cat. Squish is a friendly and curious guy who can be a bit shy […]
Join Us at St. John de Brebeuf Church to Celebrate Vigil Mass
Erie Shores South Catholic Family of Parishes will be holding a Vigil Mass on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at St. John de Brebeuf Church, All are welcome to attend and celebrate the Easter Vigil with our RCIA Candidates. RCIA Candidates are individuals being initiated and welcomed into the Catholic Church through […]
Leamington Council Matters — March 28, 2023
At the Leamington Council meeting held March 28, 2023, Council: Adjourned the Court of Revision regarding the B & C Concession Drain West to May 9, 2023. Held a Public Meeting under the Planning Act and approved: Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA No. 270 to permit two single detached […]
OPP Packing Groceries For 26th Annual Cop Camp
On Thursday, April 6, 2023, Essex County OPP officers, auxiliary officers, and civilian employees, and volunteers will be packing groceries in support of their 26th Annual Essex County OPP Cop Camp. The OPP will be in attendance on one of the busiest shopping days of the year at the following Essex […]
Coming Soon To Little Tomato Children’s Theatre: Disney Frozen Jr
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: […]
Taste of the County: Italian Easter Bread Pane di Pasqua
Pane di Pasqua Italian Easter Bread Anise Flavoured Easter Bread This fluffy and eggy Italian Easter Bread, Pane di Pasqua, is slightly sweet and bursting with the flavours of citrus and anise. Growing up, this was the best treat of Easter morning, and still is! One bite of this light, […]
Health Unit Closed April 7 & 10 for Easter Weekend
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be closed to the public on Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10 on the Easter weekend. 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
Happy 50th Anniversary, Franco and Lorenzina Ricci
Happy 50th Anniversary Franco and Lorenzina Ricci Frank and Lore: Wishing you both a Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 7th! Cheers to another 50 years of love and happiness! Love your kids (Diane, Sonia, and Lisa) and grandchildren (Aiden, Raegan, Adleigh, Cassandra, Avery, Domenic and Gianni) along with Jeff, Steve and […]
Easter Hours for Essex County Library
Easter Holiday Hours All branches of the Essex County Library will be closed Friday, April 7th for Good Friday, and Monday, April 10th for Easter Monday. We will be open on Saturday, April 8th. Website: Essex County Library Facebook: Essex County Library Instagram: essexcountylib Twitter: Essex County Library Image by […]
Common Sense Health: Ecosystem Biodiversity Matters to Health, Nutrition
The routine of modern-day life for most of us involves regular trips to the grocery store and three meals a day. The regular patterns of our diet can be a source of comfort or a rushed necessity. But is eating the same familiar foods – often the same recipes, products, […]
Municipal Office Will Be Closed April 7 & 10 for Easter
We are closed Friday, April 7th and Monday, April 10th, for Easter weekend. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, April 11th. Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend with your friends and family. Join us at the Mayor’s Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8th! Image by Alexa from Pixabay
Do You Work In The Gig Economy? Here’s What You Need To Know
What Is The Gig Economy? The gig economy is based on temporary and freelance work, or short-term contracts. As a gig worker, your contract services may range from a small task to a highly specialized service. If you are connecting with clients through online platforms or applications (apps) such as […]
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 […]
Erie North Shore 18U Team Batke Captures DQ Challenge Cup
This weekend the Erie North Shore 18U Team Batke boys traveled to South Huron for the DQ Challenge Cup. Facing some stiff competition, the boys rolled to a perfect 5-0 record on their way to the championship win. Rob Hoster stopped every shot he faced in a 1-0 finale. This […]
Dan Gyurkovics (June 3, 1966 – March 27, 2023)
Dan Gyurkovics Passed away on March 27, 2023, at Erie Shores Healthcare at the age of 56. He was born in Leamington and is the son of Edith Gyurkovics (nee Grant) and the late John Gyurkovics. Brother of Ron and his wife Karan, and the late Jim. Uncle of Tyson […]
Students to Return to School Once Immunization Records Up to Date
As of March 31, 2023, there were 90 elementary school students suspended due to missing vaccinations or not yet submitting their immunization records to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) – as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O. 1990. Once their immunization record is up to date with the […]
Essex County Council Meeting Notice for April 5, 2023
There will be a series of meetings of Essex County Council held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. As permitted under By-law 2022-31, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, adopted on October 19, 2022, the […]
Ontario Adding New Protections for Home Buyers
Province expanding deposit insurance while consulting on potential cooling-off period for new home purchase agreements TORONTO — The Ontario government is doing more to protect first-time home buyers and their savings by expanding deposit insurance for First Home Savings Accounts at Ontario credit unions. The province is also consulting on […]
In Orbit: Interview with Former Kingsville Resident, Poet Dianne Joyce
Dianne Joyce is a former Kingsville resident and University of Windsor Graduate from the early days of Windsor’s Creative Writing Program. She is currently living in Hanover, Ontario. Her poems have appeared in Canadian Literature, The Windsor Review, The Antigonish Review, Grain, Room of One’s Own, Event and Descant, Arms […]
Kingsville Library’s April Artist Display by Danah Beaulieu
April Artist Display — ‘The Making of a Flower’ by Danah Beaulieu My paintings and drawings are artistic snap shots of blossoming in the vibrational world of growth. It’s my vision in colour and form of how our physical world and the divine heavens co-create. “The Making of a Flower” […]
Recreation Update — Week of April 3, 2023
See what’s happening at the Arena the week of April 3rd. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Tuesday Drop-in Pickleball, 12:15 pm – 2:30 pm Drop-in Social Club 55+, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Drop-in Badminton, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Wednesday Drop-in Pickleball, […]
Kingsville Completes Wood Chipping from February Ice Storm
The Town of Kingsville has completed door-to-door wood chipping from the February ice storm. We asked residents to have branches dragged to the municipal right-of-way by March 6th to have their piles removed by town staff. Since the deadline, our team and contractor have made their way down every street […]
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