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Kingsville Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale
May 8 Town Council Meeting Agenda Available Online
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, May 08, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the May 8, 2023, Council meeting is available on our website. Feel free to watch it in person or via Livestream […]
2023 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) For Youth Program Underway
Thousands of great work opportunities now available through Canada Summer Jobs for youth As the warmer months approach, many young Canadians will be looking to secure meaningful work experiences for the summer. A summer job can serve as a valuable stepping stone to a successful career. Not only does it […]
Recreation Update – Week of May 8, 2023
See what’s happening at the Arena the week of May 8th. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Drop-In Tai Chi, 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm at Lakeside Park Pavilion Tuesday Drop-in Pickleball, 12:15 pm – 2:30 pm Drop-in Badminton, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Wednesday Kingsville Painters Guild, […]
UMEI Lightning Badminton Makes A Strong Return
UMEI Lightning Badminton is back! After a 3-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, UMEI Christian High School was thrilled to compete in badminton again. This 12-person team proved that small can still be mighty through the many tournaments and competitions in which they competed. Mason Fittler, Grade 12, had an […]
Leamington Appoints Don Williamson as New Fire Chief
The Municipality of Leamington is pleased to announce that Don Williamson will take on the new interim role of Fire Chief of Leamington Fire Services while also continuing to serve as Fire Chief for the Municipality of Lakeshore. At its meeting held May 2, 2023, Lakeshore Council approved entering into […]
Jack Miner School Supports Food Bank with Breakfast Food Drive
Grade 7 students from Jack Miner Public School took the lead, organizing and planning a spring drive to support the Kingsville Food Bank. How brilliant of them to create themes for each day! The photo says it all! During the week of April 24th, students accepted donations in the following […]
REVISED DATE: Planning Items for Review at May 8 Council Meeting
UPDATE: The below proposal, originally scheduled for the May 8th, 2023 Council meeting, is postponed until further notice. We will send a revised notice when meeting details are finalized. 40 Cameron Side Road West. An application for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment. The applicant wants to sever land from 40 Cameron […]
Highlights from County Council Meeting on May 3
Warden Welcomes Summer Students and Applauds HR Team Warden Hilda MacDonald in her opening remarks at Wednesday’s Essex County council meeting welcomed summer students who are joining various departments, as well as the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority and Essex-Windsor EMS. “As well as helping us complete important work over the […]
New Poll Finds Canada Would Vote To Become A Republic
More Canadians would vote to become a republic than remain a constitutional monarchy in a referendum tomorrow, according to new research from Lord Ashcroft Polls. A majority said they would prefer a Canadian head of state even if they disagreed with what he or she stood for, and nearly two […]
Great Turnout for Annual Banquet by Southwestern Ontario Gleaners
On Saturday, April 22, the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners held their annual Spring Banquet at the Portuguese Club of Leamington. Over 350 guests attended the event that featured a live auction and a silent auction. Music was provided by a quartet of musicians – Joel Westlake, Rick Taves, Lionel Knights and […]
Craftsman Dann Becker’s Birdhouses & Feeders at Kingsville Library
A Community Partner Display Calling all bird lovers! Stop in and treat your eyes to some beautiful handcrafted birdhouses and birdfeeders throughout the month of May. They are all the work of local craftsman Dann Becker. His creations will be on display all month long at the Kingsville branch of the […]
OPP Investigating Collision – Driver Charged
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Kingsville Detachment has charged a driver involved in a serious collision 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 […]
Joey Kwasnycia (August 10, 1957 – April 27, 2023)
Joey Kwasnycia Joey passed away suddenly on April 27, 2023 at the age of 65. By the Grace of God, family and friends surrounded him with love and prayers and Joey expressed how much he loved each person present. Loving husband of Geralyn for 11 years. Joey was born in […]
Taste of the County: Creamy Mushroom Soup
Creamy Mushroom Soup Cozy up to a warm bowl of creamy mushroom soup on a chilly day! This mushroom soup is a delicious and comforting dish made with fresh mushrooms, cream and a variety of seasonings. The mushrooms provide a meaty texture and earthy flavour to the soup while the […]
Art Scoop: Lorraine Johnson’s Creations Have a Touch of Magic
Lorraine Johnson was born and raised in Windsor. A university communications executive, broadcaster, arts teacher and instructor, author and artist, she’s found that her career in the Arts took her to a number of far-flung and Canadian residences. Her passion supporting the arts has included: teaching art K-12 in a […]
Electric Vehicles (EVs) — Good Idea Or ?
Dear Editor: In 2008 Tesla Inc started production of its electric roadster ostensibly starting the movement to electric vehicles and changing forever the way we, the human race, move about our planet. Is this a good idea or not such a good idea? Let’s look at many of the pluses and […]
7th Annual Blessing of the Bikes at First Lutheran Church on May 7
Opening of the Motorcycle Season 2023 in Windsor Region and Essex County First Lutheran Church Kingsville and Hogs for Hospice™ invite motorcycle riders and the Kingsville community for the 7th annual Blessing of the Bikes. This public gathering opens the 2023 riding season in the Windsor region and Essex County […]
Virtual Public Meeting Notice: Process to Prepare New Official Plan
Notice of Virtual Public Meeting: Initiation of the Process to Prepare a New Official Plan PURPOSE Essex County Council will hold a second public meeting, through virtual means, pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, for the purposes of discussing issues to be considered in the development […]
Public Safety Warning – Lethal Substance Sodium NITRITE
Substance Sent To People Potentially At Risk Of Self-Harm Across Ontario Is Sodium Nitrite The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning people about packages, containing a potentially lethal substance, that may have been sent to individuals at risk of self-harm in communities across Ontario. The packages contain sodium nitrite, which […]
OPP Investigate Theft of Seadoos
On April 27, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., Lakeshore Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a property on Charron Beach Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore. Sometime overnight on April 27, a Red Seadoo GTX and a Blue Seadoo GTI with were taken. Also taken was a […]
Drivers And Motorcyclists: Please Watch Out For Each Other
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Curbing last year’s spike in motorcyclist fatalities on Ontario Provincial Police- (OPP)-patrolled roads is as simple as riders and drivers maintaining safe space and driving habits around each other at all times. Last year marked a particularly tragic riding season and the highest number […]
Magna International’s Windsor Expansion Creates 110 New Jobs
Automotive parts manufacturer, Magna International, announced it will invest $6 million in its Windsor mechatronics plant as part of a wide-ranging $470-million package to expand its Ontario operations and add more than 1,000 jobs across the province. The company will use its existing Twin Oaks Drive facility in east Windsor for the new […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Bunny
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 Bunny, a 12-year-old Domestic Shorthair mix. Bunny is a timid, independent girl who will need lots of time to adjust […]
Essex County Council Meeting for May 3, 2023
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, May 3, 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 […]
Local Author Joan Harder Regales Community At Book Reading
It was standing room only on Saturday at the Kingsville Public Library as a large group of residents and guests gathered to hear the stories of local long-time resident Joan Harder. Joan was reading from her recently-published book from Prairie Roots to Lake Erie Shores – My Story In My […]
MWCP Connects Workers to Supports at Health & Information Fair
One of its kind, this event was shown to be a perfect opportunity for migrant workers to mingle and familiarize themselves with the services available in the region and gain a greater understanding of the local organizations in the community. We had over 400 participants who attended this event, including […]
Try Your Hand at Collage Crafts at Library’s Kingsville Branch
Come out to our Kingsville Branch and create a pendant, tin or magnet using collage. Please bring some items to use in the collage (photos, papers, etc.) and we will supply the rest. Adult Collage Craft May 6th at 11:00am Teen Edition Collage May 10th at 6:00pm Register online here […]
Common Sense Health: Make a Stink for Better Public Washrooms
When asked how to become a famous comedian, Steve Martin replied, “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” It’s true, bad performers can usually be ignored. But there’s no ignoring bad public washrooms. Public washrooms have a reputation for abysmal filth, as evidenced by dirty toilets, overflowing trash, empty or […]
Recreation Update — Week of May 1, 2023
See what’s happening at the Arena the week of May 1st. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Drop-In Tai Chi, 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm at Lakeside Park Pavilion Tuesday Kindergym Parent and Tot (10 months to 24 months), 9:30 am – 10:30 am Kindergym 2-3 years, 10:45 […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — April 28, 2023
Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, as well as in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signage. Also, note the following upcoming temporary road closures: County Road 42 will be closed in both directions between Manning Road (County […]
JMCC Receives Trillium Foundation Grant to Aid Youth with Disabilities
JMCC receives Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant that will have a lasting, positive impact on the lives of youth with disabilities On Friday, April 28, 2023 the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) welcomed Andrew Dowie, MPP Windsor-Tecumseh and Todd McCarthy, MPP Durham and Parliamentary Assistant to the President of the Treasury […]
Bring the Family Out to Thursday Read-Alouds at Kingsville Library
Every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Ages: all ages, family Bring a cozy blanket and snuggle with the whole family. Then settle in for a pleasant time at the weekly read-aloud of James and the Giant Peach in our Kingsville Branch. Each week on Thursday, the story continues and the fun […]
Update to Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s COVID-19 Policies
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has modified their masking and symptom screening policies, effective Monday, May 1, 2023. Throughout the pandemic, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has asked all staff and visitors to wear a mask while accessing our programs and services. With recent changes to COVID-19 guidance from […]
Parks Canada Website Will Be Unavailable April 28-30
Please note that the Parks Canada website will be unavailable from Friday, April 28th, 10 pm ET to Sunday, April 30th, 10 pm ET due to maintenance. This operation will not affect the Parks Canada Reservation Service or the Passes and Permits website. The park will be open 6am-10pm every […]
County Road 42 at Pike Creek Temporarily Closing in Early May
County Road 42 from County Road 19 (Manning Road) to Pike Creek will be temporarily closed to traffic due to construction May 2 to May 11. Digital message signs have been placed on County Road 42 at County Road 19 (Manning Road) and Pike Creek to notify the public of […]
Migrant Worker Community Program Health Fair April 30
Jane’s Walks Happening in Kingsville on April 30
Jane’s Walks will be taking place in Kingsville this weekend. Local residents who have an interest and knowledge about the area will be giving free hour-long neighbourhood tours. There will be three Walks on Sunday hosted by Tamara Stomp, Grant Munroe and Veronica Brown. What is a Jane’s Walk? Jane’s […]
Health & Information Fair for Migrant Workers at Roma Club on April 30
Connecting Migrant Workers with services and supports in the community The Migrant Worker Community Program is excited to announce the 2023 Health and Information Fair. This health fair has been made possible with the partnership coordination of 20+ organisations in Windsor-Essex, Sarnia-Lambton and Chattam-Kent. The purpose of the health fair […]
Peggy Bareham (January 17,1938 – April 26, 2023)
Peggy Bareham (nee David) of Port Moody B.C. Jan.17,1938-April 26, 2023. Predeceased by husband Doug 2012. Dearest sister of Judy Miller (the late Jim 1999), the late Richard David 2023 (Margaret) , the late Prudy Fenton ( April 12, 2023). Lovingly remembered by her daughters Mona Bareham (Gene), & Laura […]
Essex County Library’s Adult Book Club Offerings for May
Come on out to one of our Adult Book Clubs — or come to them all! Here we’re highlighting the Club selections for our Kingsville and Harrow branches for the month of May. Settle in for a presentation by our library staff, and be ready to discuss your favourite books […]
Kaidyn’s Dream Walk Makes Great Strides For Organ Transplant Program
On Saturday, April 22, over 200 walkers gathered at the Essex Centre Sports Complex to support Kaidyn Blair and his family on their half-marathon walk to Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus. The event was organized to raise awareness for the organ transplant program and the need for organ donors. As […]
Planning Items for Review at May 8, 2023 Council Meeting
Kingsville Town Council will review the following application at its Monday, May 8, 2023, meeting: 40 Cameron Side Road West An application for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment. The applicant wants to sever land from 40 Cameron Side Road West and convey it to 14 Cameron Side Road West at a […]
Leamington Seeks Citizens for Union Water Supply System Board
As a Municipal Shareholder in the Union Water Supply System Inc. (UWSS Inc.), the Municipality of Leamington 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 […]
Mike Evans Presents Documentary at Point Pelee Visitor Centre April 27
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 […]
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 […]
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