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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 […]

Pets & Pet Health

Support Humane Society With a 2023 Canadian Wildlife Calendar

Don’t forget to grab your 2023 Canadian Wildlife calendar! These calendars, in collaboration with Steve Biro Photography, are still available for purchase in shelter. Steve is a multi-award winning local photographer who has captured many stunning images of wildlife over the years. He’s compiled a collection of some of his best […]

Canadian News

Selection Process Launched For CEO Of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

The Government of Canada has announced that the selection process is underway for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA). It is seeking applications from qualified, diverse, and talented individuals to fill the position through an open, transparent, and merit-based selection process. Interested candidates are […]

OPP News

Driver Fails to Remain After Striking Pedestrian in Leamington

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are seeking the public’s assistance in a recent fail to remain collision involving a pedestrian. On December 28, 2022, at approximately 12:26 p.m. Leamington OPP and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to Erie Street South near Pulford Avenue in Leamington […]

Pets & Pet Health

Buy Your 2023 Canadian Wildlife Calendar: Help Support Humane Society

Our 2023 Canadian Wildlife calendars, in collaboration with Steve Biro Photography, Windsor-Essex County’s, multi-award-winning local photographer, are still available for purchase at the shelter. Steve has captured many stunning images of wildlife over the years and  has been appreciated worldwide, with some of his images going viral. Steve has compiled […]

OPP News

Highway 401 Closure

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County Detachment has closed a large portion of the Highway 401. On December 23, 2022, Elgin County OPP was required to close the Eastbound and Westbound lanes of Highway 401 from Tilbury to Colonel Talbot Road after responding to numerous collisions. At this time, […]

OPP News SIU News

Provincial SIU Seeks Witnesses to December 10th Kingsville Crash

The province’s Special Investigations Unit is seeking witnesses of a collision in Kingsville involving a 28-year-old driver fleeing from Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on December 10, 2022. Preliminary information suggests the following: On December 10, 2022, just before 1 a.m., a driver, while fleeing from the OPP, left the roadway […]