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Health Canada Increases Supply of Children’s Acetaminophen Products

Since earlier this year, supplies of various formats of non-prescription pediatric/infant and children’s acetaminophen and ibuprofen products have been limited in retail and pharmacy locations and hospitals across Canada. This shortage is due to unprecedented demand.  These products are essential for families, caregivers, and health care professionals to reduce fever […]

Health

Scheduled Maintenance for WECHU on Wednesday, November 16

Our network will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, November 16 at 4:30 p.m. which will include www.wechu.org. All network resources should be back up and running at 7:30 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 […]

Letters

47 Bags!

We live on Heritage Road. We lost a number of trees in the tornado that hit in 2010, but there are still millions of leaves. I still mourn the loss of those trees. You can rebuild a house in 90 days, but it takes 40 years for a tree to start […]

Indigenous News

Caldwell First Nation Undertaking Significant Environmental Restoration

A 40 acre restoration project is underway at the Caldwell First Nation. Members from the Nation were joined by students from Leamington District Secondary School, employees from Jamieson Wellness, and representatives from the Essex Region Conservation Authority and Foundation to plant 100 trees and wetland plants on this former agricultural land […]

Town & County News

Inaugural Meeting and Council Orientation Sessions Coming Soon

Notice of Special Meetings of Council TAKE NOTICE that Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold Special Meetings on the following dates and times: Inaugural Meeting:              Tuesday, November 15 – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Orientation Session:            Monday, November 21 – 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. […]

Organizations

Farm Credit Canada and Uni-Fab Aid Southwestern Ontario Gleaners

Southwestern Ontario Gleaners Applaud Assistance From Farm Credit Canada and Uni-Fab The Southwestern Ontario Gleaners in Leamington recently had their truck lettered with their logo. The charity organization was able to purchase a used truck by receiving the AgriSpirit Grant from Farm Credit Canada and a generous donation from Uni-Fab Inc. […]

Town & County News

ERCA Responds to Proposed Changes to Housing and Land Use Policies

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), like all 36 Conservation Authorities across the Province of Ontario, works proactively with the development industry and all levels of government to ensure that well-planned development can happen safely while ensuring the safety of people and property from the dangers of flooding and erosion, […]

Health

Common Sense Health: Bright Promise for the Dark Disease of Glaucoma

Beware the “silent thief of sight.” Glaucoma sneaks up on people causing irreparable vision loss before diagnosis. Over 3 million North Americans have glaucoma – about half don’t know it. For society, the economic and social consequences of stolen sight is large. For sufferers, when glaucoma progresses to blindness, it […]

Lifestyle

Ready to Fall Back This Weekend?

We shouldn’t be so shocked. All the signs have been there. The days are slowly getting cooler. Night is falling earlier and earlier. The slow slide into autumn, then winter, has been inching its way along. This weekend, though, things change with a bang. That’s right. It’s time to switch […]

Town & County News

Nov. 8 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals: Planning Items for Review

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following application at their November 8, 2022 meeting: 30 Palmer Drive, a minor variance requesting relief from maximum building height. Application Notice: A/22/22 The meeting starts at 6:00 pm. Please follow the directions in the linked application notice to provide a comment […]

Pets & Pet Health

Spot WECHS at Some Family and Dog-friendly Events Before Halloween!

What does WECHS have in common with a Dalmation? We can be spotted all over! Spot WECHS at some fur-raising, family and dog-friendly events this weekend throughout Essex County. You’ll find something for everyone in the family — from BBQs, beverages and live entertainment to dog & human costume contests, prizes and activities. […]

OPP News

OPP Investigate Robbery in Leamington

Charges Laid  (LEAMINGTON, ON) – On Monday, September 26, 2022, at approximately 4:18 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Leamington Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 emergency call for a robbery at a business near the intersection of Seacliff Drive West and Erie Street South. A second robbery was reported on September […]

Town & County News

Election Results From Around the County

Amherstburg Mayor – Michael Prue Deputy Mayor – Chris Gibb Councillors – Linden Crain; Donald McArthur; Molly Allaire; Peter Courtney; Diane Pouget Essex Mayor – Sherry Bondy Deputy Mayor – Rob Shepley Councillors – Joe Garon (Ward 1); Kim Verbeek (Ward 2 – acclaimed); Brad Allard (Ward 3); Rodney Hammond (Ward 4) Lakeshore Mayor […]

Community Organizations

Collavino Family Donates Wetland Habitat to ERCA

Collavino Family donates wetland habitat to ERCA to create Collavino Conservation Area Amherstburg – Thanks to a generous donation by the Collavino family, 150 acres of ecologically sensitive wetland habitat will be protected in perpetuity by the Essex Region Conservation Authority. The donation was finalized in early October and is a mix […]