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Free Film Screening on February 16 of ‘The Erie Situation’

The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup is pleased to bring The Erie Situation to the Imagine Lakeshore Cinemas in partnership with the Essex Region Conservation Authority, Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks, and Environment and Climate Change Canada. This free film screening will take place on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 7 p.m. […]

Health

Scheduled Maintenance for WECHU on Thursday, February 9

Our network will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 8 p.m. which will include www.wechu.org. All network resources should be back up and running at 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: WEC […]

OPP News

Enforcement Agencies Raise Awareness of Grandparent Scams

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are launching a fraud prevention campaign, February 6 to 10, 2023, to raise awareness about the significant increase in emergency-grandparent scams targeting Canadian seniors. In 2022, the CAFC received fraud reports totalling a staggering $530 million in […]

Town & County News

Feb. 14 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals Meeting: Items for Review

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its February 14, 2023 meeting. Where: Virtual Meeting on Zoom or Town of Kingsville, Town Hall, Council Chambers. 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 Time: 6:00 pm Applications 1622 and 1622B Seacliff Drive: Requesting relief from minimum lot […]

Town & County News

Apply to Represent Kingsville on the Police Services Board

Provincial appointments wanted The Town of Kingsville encourages interested residents to apply for a provincial appointment to our Police Services Board. The Board is responsible for providing adequate and effective police services in the municipality per section 31 of the Police Services Act and for maintaining and improving our residents’ health, […]

Announcements Obituary

James Oliver “Jim” Fraser (1943 – January 26, 2023)

FRASER, James Oliver Passed away on January 26, 2023 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Gay (Harrison). Loving father of Sandy (John) Vanderbeek, Heather (Kitch) MacDonald, Leeanne Piroli, Andrea (Don) Rutgers, Karina (Joal) Piroli and the late Patricia. Loving grampy of Adam, Joshua, Steven, Sydnee, MacKenzie, Spencer, Brooke, […]

Health

Common Sense Health: Magic Mushrooms Are Moving Mainstream

You may have preconceived ideas that magic mushrooms are the party drugs of days past. However, in Canada and other countries, regulations are starting to ease on these prohibited psychedelics. The impetus stems from clinical trials showing remarkable results in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treatment-resistant depression. The question […]

Announcements Obituary

Richard David (December 22, 1940 – January 24, 2023)

DAVID, Frederick “Richard” 82 years, passed away peacefully at the Leamington Mennonite Home. Beloved husband of Margaret (Wilkinson). Dear father of Paige Field (Paul), and Curtis David (Nicole). Loving Grandpa of Julian, Jessica, Serena, Karissa, and Elijah. Dear brother of Peggy Bareham (late Doug), Judy Miller (late Jim), Prudy Mason Fenton. […]

Town & County News

Notice of Intention to Pass a Zoning By-Law Amendment

Application: ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION ZBA-2022-20 (Section 34 and Section 35.1 of The Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13) Applicants: Town of Kingsville Location of Property: Town-Wide Zoning of Property: Any Zoning District which permits Single Detached, Semi-Detached, or Townhouse dwellings Purpose of Application: Following recent updates to the Planning Act through Bill 23, the More Homes […]

OPP News

Beware of Current Local Grandparent Scams

Essex County OPP is advising residents of Town of Tecumseh, Municipality of Lakeshore, Town of Essex, Municipality of Leamington and the Town of Kingsville of current “Grandparent Scams” in recent days in Essex County. These circulating scams are referred to as Emergency Scams, or sometimes “Grandparent” or “Grandchild” scams. These […]

Town & County News

Town Ends Significant Weather Event Declaration and Street Parking Ban

The Significant Weather Event and street parking ban affecting the Town of Kingsville has ended (as of January 26, 2023, at 1:20 pm). Please continue to use caution, as conditions could vary across the municipality. Visit our snow removal page for additional information regarding winter maintenance activities. Image by michasekdzi from Pixabay

OPP News

-Update #2- Missing Person From Kingsville

Missing person was located (KINGSVILLE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville Detachment is currently investigating the disappearance of 21-year-old Marielle DIGWEED. On November 29, 2022, DIGWEED was reported missing by family members. She was last seen in Leamington on November 23. On January 24, 2023, DIGWEED was located safe, […]

Music

Winter Chill in Cottam Returns on January 28

There’s another “Winter Chill in Cottam” THIS SATURDAY! Featuring Karen Morand and Colin Gronert. Part of our January Concert Series. Join us at Cottam United Church for live music with local musicians. Come early to shop, dine and experience our fantastic Cottam retailers and restaurants. Admission is FREE! Learn more: http://ow.ly/JRp450MkCln […]

Town & County News

Essex Region Conservation Honours Award Winners

Seven organizations and individuals were honoured with Essex Region Conservation Awards for their contributions to creating a sustainable future of the Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island region. “It’s very inspiring to have the opportunity to celebrate so many organizations and individuals who have made an incredible impact on the environment,” said Jim Morrison, […]

Town & County News

Former Rail Line Protected for Future Trail Use

In late December, following years of negotiations, the former Canada Southern Railway (CASO) section that stretches 47 kilometres through Essex County was successfully protected for public use, thanks to a partnership between the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), the County of Essex, Town of Tecumseh, Town of Essex and Municipality […]

Town & County News

Essex County Council Approves 2023 Budget

The County of Essex passed a fiscally responsible Budget Wednesday night that maintains service levels despite significant inflationary pressures and addresses ongoing pandemic-related health care challenges while making substantial investments in infrastructure to accommodate economic growth and improve the quality of life of residents. The 2023 Budget includes funding to […]

Organizations

Lions Club of Kingsville Kickstarts New Year with Cheque for ESHF

The Lions Club of Kingsville Kick-Starts Erie Shores HealthCare’s New Year with a $20,000 Cheque for Erie Shores Health Foundation On Friday, January 13th, the Lions Club of Kingsville presented Erie Shores Health Foundation with a cheque for $20,000 directed to Erie Shores HealthCare’s Diagnostic Imaging Renewal Project. Funds were […]