The iconic Marvin The Martian from Looney Tunes, frustrated by Bugs Bunny in his efforts to blow up Earth, would quickly walk away declaring, “You make me very, very angry.” He offered kids an entertaining lesson in how to handle heated confrontations. A refresher course for adults would be a […]
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Maryvale Satellite Office Opens In Leamington
Earlier this month, Maryvale opened a satellite office in Leamington at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Center (NFFRC). The office, known as the Abraham Orthodontics Youth Room, will enable youth from Leamington, ages 13 to 18, to access much-needed mental health services in their home community. This new satellite office […]
Essex County Council Regular Meeting Notice for Oct. 19
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2022-13, a By-law to Amend 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, adopted […]
Migration Festival Weekend Wraps up in Kingsville Ontario
The Town of Kingsville was pleased to see so many people come out for the 53rd annual Migration Festival weekend. This year’s event included a pet parade, children’s activities, Migration Festival Marketplaces, Historic walks and bike tours, and the return of the Great Migration Paint Out. If you attended the […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Athena
The 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 Athena, an 11-month-old female Labrador Retriever. Athena came to WECHS from Texas and is so excited to be a […]
Windsor Essex County Humane Society Presents Great Halloween Events
Windsor Essex County Humane Society has some great family and dog-friendly Halloween events during the month of October. Check out all upcoming events here https://windsorhumane.org/wechsevents Visit each Halloween event separately here: Devils Masquerade – https://www.facebook.com/events/353375423583737 Halloween Spooktactular doggie walk and day of activities, co-hosted with #T2BYouthAmbassadors Facebook event page – https://www.facebook.com/events/1084080435804086?ref=newsfeed Purchase tickets […]
Ontario Public Library Week Open House in Kingsville October 19
We are so excited to be hosting open houses at our branches. Celebrate the library and community throughout the week! Pop into one of our many Open House events this week. Kingsville’s Open House will be on Wednesday, October 19 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Connect with community and […]
County Declares Local Emergency in Response to Offload Delays
The County of Essex has declared a local emergency in response to persistent ambulance offload delays that are causing situations when there are no ambulances or only a limited number of ambulances available to respond to emergency calls. Warden Gary McNamara activated the declaration at 8:45 a.m. Monday. Warden McNamara […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update as of Oct. 14, 2022
County Road 12 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 23 and County Road 15 from Oct. 17 to Nov. 18 for culvert rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 2 (Old Tecumseh Road) will be closed between County Road 19 (Manning Road) and County Road 21 (Brighton Road) between July […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinic at Kingsville Arena October 17
A COVID-19 Vaccine pop-up clinic will be held at the Kingsville Arena Complex in Auditorium A. Date: Monday, October 17, 2022 Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Kingsville Arena Complex, Auditorium A 1741 Jasperson Drive Town of Kingsville First, Second, and Booster doses are available to anyone 5 years […]
Humane Society Offering Tilbury Drive-thru Microchip Clinic Oct. 16
WECHS is proud to offer another of our ever-popular Drive-thru Microchip Clinics to the public, hosted by Lally Chevrolet, in the Tilbury Auto Mall. Join us October 16, between 10:00am and 1:00pm to protect your pet without ever getting out of your car. Just drive up to our amazing veterinary […]
SWIFT High-Speed Broadband Projects Roll Out in Essex County
On October 7, 2022 SWIFT announced fast reliable internet connectivity will soon be available to more homes and businesses in Essex County, as the regional broadband program marks the start of construction on a high-speed fibre-optic project that will expand service to an additional 484 underserved homes and businesses in […]
It’s Migration Festival Weekend — October 13-16
It’s Migration Festival weekend in the Town of Kingsville! On Friday, October 14 the Great Migration Paint out continues, and we’ll have Opening Ceremonies at Lions Hall at 6:30 pm. Stay to watch the movie Fly Away Home inside Lions Hall following the opening remarks. On Saturday, October 15 Lakeside […]
County Road 42 Improvements Underway
Phase 1 of the improvements to the County Road 42 corridor between County Road 19 (Manning Road) and the City of Windsor are beginning in October 2022. This phase will include underground work from Concession 11 to Pike Creek. The Phase 1 underground work is anticipated to take 14 to […]
October 18 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals: Planning Items for Review
Planning Items for Review at the October 18, 2022, Committee of Adjustment and Appeals The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at their October 18, 2022 meeting. 614 Peter Street, a minor variance requesting relief from front yard set-back. A/10/22 90 Main Street East, a consent application for […]
All Ontarians Aged 12+ Eligible for Bivalent Booster
All Ontarians aged 12+ can get a bivalent COVID-19 booster dose starting Monday, October 17 if they have completed their primary COVID-19 vaccine series. You are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines if you have: – Completed your primary series – Received a booster dose within the last six […]
Celebrate The Art Of Nature At Point Pelee National Park
Join Parks Canada and the artist community as we celebrate the art of nature at Point Pelee National Park through the third annual Art at the oTENTiks arts and crafts festival, and the Artist-in-Residence exhibit at the Leamington Arts Centre. Art at the oTENTiks On October 15 and 16, we invite visitors […]
Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village Receives Trillium Funding
The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) expresses their appreciation to the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) for a $49,900 Community Building Fund grant that was used to improve connections between the museum and the community through an upgraded telecommunications system, a new website, and virtual engagement. The grant made […]
Kingsville Landmark Recognized with Heritage Designation
A Kingsville landmark is going into this year’s Migration Festival with new recognition. The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary has received heritage designation for the Jack and Laona Miner House. The designation under the Ontario Heritage Act covers the 1922 brick home and the viewing pond which attracts a constant […]
Dr. Ken Blanchette Named New Chief Executive Officer for Health Unit
Following a systematic and thorough search the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) Board of Health has named a new permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Ken Blanchette. Ken previously served as the Associate Vice President (Academic) and Chair of Health Sciences at St. Clair College, and more recently as the […]
Deputy Fire Chief Jason Suchiu Promoted as Fire Chief Retires
The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce that Deputy Fire Chief Jason Suchiu is poised to take over when Fire Chief John Quennell retires at the end of the year. In October 2020, Quennell came out of retirement to fill a leadership void in the Town’s fire department. He […]
COVID Vaccines for Children by Appointment at Main Street Pharmacy
We have COVID vaccines available by appointment only. We are booking for: Infant SpikeVax (Moderna) 6 months to 5 years Formulation: * Thursday October 13th * Friday October 14th Infant Comirnaty (Pfizer) 6 months to 4 years Formulation: * Saturday October 15th * Tuesday October 18th * Wednesday October 19th Pediatric Comirnaty (Pfizer) 5 years […]
Leamington OPP Seeking Public Assistance in Identifying Male
Male Met up with Youth he Met Online (LEAMINGTON, ON) – Members from the Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Essex County OPP Crime Unit, continue to investigate an incident that occurred in September 2022 in the Municipality of Leamington. An adult male was messaging with a young person […]
Taste of the County: Apple Bread
Apple Bread Homemade Apple Bread with a lovely cinnamon swirl is the perfect fall breakfast, snack, or dessert! This easy apple bread recipe is moist, sweet and simply loaded with apples and the flavours of fall. Make enough to share with friends and family or keep the whole cozy loaf […]
Tools Stolen from Construction Site in Kingsville
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On Tuesday, October 12, 2022, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Kingsville Detachment investigated a theft at a Jasperson Lane, Kingsville address. It was determined that between October 7, 2022, and October 11, 2022, unknowns attended the address and gained access into secured trailers located on the property. Once inside, […]
OPP Investigating Head-on Collision — Two Taken to Hospital
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville Detachment is investigating a motor vehicle collision after being called to Highway 3 between Division Road and County Road 27 in the Town of Kingsville. On Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at approximately 8:55 p.m., OPP along with Kingsville Fire Department and Essex-Windsor […]
Movies in the Park! ‘Fly Away Home’ Plays at Lions Hall on October 14
The location has changed from Lakeside Park to Lions Hall. This movie will take place indoors and start around 7:00 pm instead of at dark. The Town of Kingsville’s movie series continues this Friday, October 14, 2022, with Fly Away Home, in honour of the Migration Festival! Join us at Lions […]
October Needs for Kingsville Community Food Bank
October is a month that holds some special events. We’ve just experienced Thanksgiving, a time to appreciate what we have. Hallowe’en, a time to have some scarey fun, is coming up later this month. Those special events are great when you can afford them, but they are difficult for people […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Sola
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 Sola, a two-year-old female Spaniel mixed breed. Sola is a shy girl. Lots of things make her nervous, and […]
Harrow United Church 34th Annual Turkey Dinner
Common Sense Health: We Are Not Ready for AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare at an astounding pace. Vantage Market Research, an American firm specializing in emerging markets, estimates the global AI market in health will climb from US$6.6 billion in 2021 to US$95.7 billion by 2028. That’s an astounding 46.1% compound annual growth. What’s does this mean […]
Drop-In Arts Program at Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre Starts October 13
In partnership with a Community Grant from the Town of Kingsville, the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre would like to issue an invitation to the Drop-In Arts Program. All are welcome! Starting October 13th on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. until noon, we will […]
Nearly World Famous Dufflebag Theatre Presents Robin Hood on October 15
MIGRATION FESTIVAL WEEKEND UPDATE: Catch hilarious interactive family-friendly theatre! The Nearly World Famous Dufflebag Theatre presents Robin Hood at Lions Park. Date Saturday, October 15 Time 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Lions Park 23 Mill Street West Kingsville Admission is FREE! Dufflebag Theatre is represented by Prologue to the Performing […]
The Music Man Returns to Migration Hall October 14-16
Migration Community Hall at 170 Main St in Kingsville is set to return to River City with its revival of MUSIC MAN in CONCERT with three performances only over Migration Festival weekend: Friday October 14 at 8 pm Saturday October 15 at 8pm Sunday October 16 at 2 pm Doors […]
Notice of After-Hour Voter Assistance Sessions
The Town of Kingsville is holding a series of after-hour Voter Assistance Sessions before the 2022 Municipal Election. If you have not received your voter kit, please attend one of these sessions to have your name added to the voter’s list and receive your ballot. After-Hour Session Dates/Times Saturday, October […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – Oct. 7, 2022
County Road 46 will have lane restrictions between County Road 35 and Rochester Townline from Sept. 19 to Oct. 28 for road construction. (Map ID #1) County Road 12 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 23 and County Road 15 from Oct. 17 to Nov. 18 for culvert rehabilitation. […]
Two Males Located and Arrested by Leamington OPP in Abandoned Building
(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On Thursday October 6, 2022 at approximately 11:00 a.m. Members of the Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to Break and Enter complaint at the former Leamington District High School located on Talbot Street West, in the Municipality of Leamington. The building was searched with the assistance […]
Subject of Recent Crime Spree Facing Numerous Charges
(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On October 6, 2022, members of the Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were investigating multiple Break and Enters in the Municipality of Leamington. On October 4, 2022, a Break and Enter occurred at a residence in the 0 block of Erie Street South in the Municipality of […]
Holiday Shoppe – Art by the River indoors!
Corporation of County of Essex Calls for Members to Serve on Committees
The Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex is actively seeking applications from community-minded individuals to serve on the following committees: Essex County Library Board Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee Term of Appointments will be for four (4) years, and align with the term of Council. Applicants must meet […]
Town Announces 53rd Annual Migration Festival Activities October 13-16
Migration Festival returns from Thursday, October 13, to Sunday, October 16, 2022. Join us for this celebration of migration, nature conservation and Jack Miner! The Great Migration Paint Out begins Thursday, October 13, 2022. This four-day en-Plein-air (outdoor) painting competition attracts artists from all over Canada. New this year is a […]
Health Unit Closes for Thanksgiving on Monday, October 10
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be closed to the public on Thanksgiving Day, Monday October 10. 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
Libro Credit Union Supports WECAF Mobile Food Enrichment Program
Libro Credit Union through the Libro Annual Grants has provided a $20,000 cheque to the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation (WECAF) for the establishment of a Mobile Food Enrichment Program. Through a partnership with Lee & Maria’s of Kingsville, the program will support the nutritional needs of youth living independently. The program […]
Leamington OPP Investigating Graffiti at Local Public School
(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On September 30, 2022, the Leamington Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of mischief at Margaret D. Bennie Public School in the Municipality of Leamington. Investigation revealed that sometime between September 29 and September 30, 2022, unknown suspect/s had spray painted on multiple […]
Devil’s Masquerade Party for Humane Society Happening on October 29
Dress up the family, put a costume on the dog, the once-a-year, Devil’s Masquerade Halloween costume party is back! Presented by Movati Athletic. The party will be happening on October 29, 2022 from 5 p.m. -11 p.m. Join us under the tent outside or meet us indoors at GL Heritage […]
Julia Burgess Announces Candidacy for GECDSB Trustee
I’m Julia Burgess and I’ve been an advocate of public ed most of my life: as a student, a parent and local school council chair, and spouse of an educator and shop teacher. I married Jim Hulme in 1976, when he was a full time student at U of Western […]
Important Deadline for Mail-in Ballots
ATTENTION KINGSVILLE – VOTER KITS ARE IN THE MAIL! If you do not receive your kit by Friday, October 7, 2022 please call the Town on Tuesday and ask to speak to our Clerks Office. Please ensure you put your completed ballot in the mail by October 13, 2022. Ballots […]
Taste of the County: One-Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
One-Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup You know that feeling you get when you eat the perfect bowl of soup, and it warms you up from the inside out? This One-Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup recipe is the EASIEST homemade creamy tomato tortellini soup made from scratch! It’s loaded with fresh […]
Spotted Lanternfly Workshop Coming to Pelee Island Winery October 17
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive planthopper native to Southeastern Asia and is currently a problematic invasive pest that is spreading in nearby United States. Its first known North American establishment was in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA in September 2014. However, it is believed this species was first introduced in […]
VetWrap: Not One More Vet
CONTENT WARNING: This article discusses suicide and suicidal feelings that some readers may find disturbing. This one will be brief and to the point. This one will be to tell you about something I think you should know about. This one is for Andrea. I’ve been thinking a lot about […]
Space To Spoon Exhibit Now at Canadian Transportation Museum
The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) is hosting From Space to Spoon, a Techno Zone exhibit produced by the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum for the Canadian Space Agency. The exhibit is open to the public now and will be at the museum from October 1st until November 20th, […]
Expect Traffic Delays at Main and Division on October 6th and 7th
Bell is currently installing fibre internet in Kingsville. As part of this project, we need to shut down the westbound lane of Main Street and the southbound lane of Division at the intersection of Main and Division (Northwest Corner of the Main and Division intersection). This will occur on October […]
SECC Coats for Kids Program Launches Today
Fall is here, the days are growing cooler and the nights are getting a little longer. Soon, frost and flurries will be in the air and warm, cozy coats and accessories will be necessary. With this in mind, South Essex Community Council (SECC) is once again collecting and distributing clean, […]
Garry Halstead (September 29, 1955 – September 23, 2022)
Garry Halstead Passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at the age of 66 at Erie Shores Hospice. Dear father of Samantha Halstead. Loving and loyal son of Dorothy Cooper. Predeceased by Father Garry Wesley Halstead and stepfather David Cooper. Caring brother of Ramona Halstead, Brenda Wilson (Dale) and David […]
Town Evaluates Traffic Flow with Traffic Signal Changes on Main Street
Kingsville has recently adjusted traffic signal timings on Main Street. These adjustments aim to mitigate traffic congestion in the east/west direction. The latest timings are based on traffic counts collected by our engineering consultant and in accordance with Ontario Traffic Manual Book 12 (Traffic Signals). You may notice that travelling […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Mushu
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 Mushu, a four year old, female, domestic medium hair cat. “They named me Mushu and life was great … […]
Common Sense Health: Rake Up the Leaves this Fall
What’s the most absurd image of healthy living? It’s a picture of a young woman using a leaf blower to clean up leaves in her yard while wearing ear protection, eye protection, and a mask covering her nose and mouth. The only thing that makes good sense is the mask. […]
Kingsville Recreation Update for the Week of October 3
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. Here’s what’s happening at the Arena the week of October 3rd: Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday Kindergym Parent and Tot (10 months to 24 months), 9:30 – 10:30 am Kindergym 2-3 years, 10: 45 am […]
Arts Society of Kingsville Presents Migration Sensation
-UPDATE#2- Death Investigation in Leamington
(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County detachment have identified the female victim of a homicide in Leamington on September 29, 2022. At approximately 5:40 p.m., the OPP responded to a 911 call on Mill Street East in Leamington, where officers located a deceased woman. The […]
Construction and Road Closures Update — October 3, 2022
County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and McCain Sideroad from August 22 to September 30 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 46 will have lane restrictions between County Road 35 and Rochester Townline from September 19 to September 30 for road construction. (Map ID […]
2023 Dog Tags Now Available
2023 dog tags are now available for purchase. Buy your tag before April 1, 2023 to save 50%. October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023: $20.00 per dog Beginning April 1, 2023: $40.00 per dog This year, the Town has moved to a new dog tag system. These new tags […]
Death Investigation in Leamington by OPP
(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Members of OPP Essex County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a death in Leamington. On September 29, 2022, at approximately 5:40 p.m. the OPP responded to a 911 call on Mill Street East, Leamington where officers located a deceased woman. Officers remain on the […]
COVID Vaccines by Appointment at Main Street Pharmacy in October
We have COVID vaccines available by appointment only. We are booking for: SpikeVax Bivalent (Moderna) 18+ Formulation: * Tuesday October 4th * Thursday October 6th Eligibility spotlight To confirm your eligibility use the handy eligibility calculator on our website. Anyone 18 years of age or older who had their last dose more than […]
Today is Canada’s Last for COVID Travel Restrictions
Effective October 1, Canada will end all COVID-19 entry restrictions. All international travellers, regardless of citizenship, will no longer have to: submit public health information through the ArriveCAN app or website provide proof of vaccination undergo pre- or on-arrival testing carry out COVID-19-related quarantine or isolation monitor and report if […]
OPP Lay Sexual Assault Charges Against Kingsville Resident
A recent criminal investigation conducted by members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit has resulted in sexual assault charges being laid against a Town of Kingsville resident. As a result, Shad GRIEVE 43-year-old from Kingsville, ON has been charged with: Sexual Assault on a person under […]
Government Campaign Targets Men in Trades as Opioid Crisis Grows
Today’s national data release on opioid- and stimulant- related harms paints a tragic and serious picture of how the overdose crisis, and the increasingly toxic illegal drug supply, continues to devastate families and communities across the country. It has now reached a point in Canada where it is clear that almost […]
Health Unit Closes for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Sept. 30
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be closed to the public on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, September 30. 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
Basic TV Package Rates Under Review — Have Your Say
The Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission is seeking comments from Canadians in response to an application to increase the price cap for the basic TV package from $25 per month to $28 per month, with subsequent yearly adjustments based on inflation. Since the basic TV package was introduced in 2016, the […]
Essex-Windsor EMS Chief Receives Key to City of Windsor
Essex-Windsor EMS Chief Bruce Krauter has been presented with a key to the City of Windsor by Mayor Drew Dilkens. Dilkens surprised Krauter with the tribute at a ceremony Monday night at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, where a dozen Paramedics were receiving Governor General’s Exemplary Service […]
Kingsville Honours Truth and Reconciliation Day with Drop-in and Picnic
Kingsville Acknowledges Truth and Reconciliation Day with Carnegie Drop-in and Teddy Bear Picnic September 30, 2022 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is an important day to honour the families and survivors of Canada’s residential school system and the children who never returned home. “The Town of Kingsville […]
Taste of the County: Sweet Potato and Sage Risotto
Sweet Potato and Sage Risotto With Autumn officially here, I wanted to make something using some of my favourite fall flavours and decided on sweet potatoes, especially for the bright orange colour. Sweet Potato and Sage Risotto made with Italian Arborio rice, grated sweet potatoes, fresh sage and white wine makes this […]
Brady’s Drug Store Commissions Sculpture For Local Species At Risk
Brady’s Drug Store is paying tribute to local species of concern by turning a tree stump into an artful reminder that we can all contribute to protecting creatures and plants in Essex County. “We wanted to create a reminder of the impacts of climate change and development on our local […]
New Protections Now in Place for Temporary Foreign Workers
Ensuring the health and safety of Temporary Foreign Workers while they are in Canada is a priority of the Federal Government. New amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers) are now in force. Thirteen new regulatory amendments include measures to strengthen protection for TFWs and will deter bad […]
Highlights from September 26 Town Council Meeting
At the September 26, 2022 meeting, Council approved: • Amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw relating to Boarding Lodging and Rooming Houses; • Updates to the Procurement Bylaw; • The Proposed Delegation of Authority Bylaw, and; • A motion to have costs associated with completing a study to […]
2022 Aerial Ortho-Photography Now Available
Scaled aerial maps of Essex County based on photography done earlier this year are now available on the county’s interactive mapping site. This fully-rectified and scaled (ortho) aerial photography of Essex County allows users to look at the photographs, zoom into selected areas, obtain coordinates, measure distances between objects, print or […]
Humane Society Holds 5th Annual Halloween Spooktacular Event Oct. 23
Join us, along with #T2BYouthAmbassadors for our 5th Annual Halloween Family Spooktacular event on Sunday, October 23rd. Bring the entire family, including your pups, to Malden Park. We will be kicking off the day with a doggie walk starting at 11:00 AM. Doggie walk is a minimum $25 pledge per person. There will […]
Ontario Health Minister Praises Health Care Programs in Windsor-Essex
Ontario Health Minister Praises Innovative Community Health Care Programs in Windsor-Essex ESSEX, ON — Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s Minister of Health and Deputy Premier, met with health care workers in Essex County Monday to learn more about new and innovative programs and to cut the ribbon on a multi-purpose medical vehicle that […]
Common Sense Health: A Different Kind of Sickness
It’s a despicable human who preys on people to defraud them of money. What kind of sickness drives a person to such lows? It’s a sad fact that every year, millions of seniors fall victim to fraud. They are prime targets because they tend be trusting, have savings and good […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Honoured at John R. Park
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Acknowledged at the John R. Park Homestead Essex – September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across Canada. The day honours the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic […]
Town Accepting Applications for Kingsville Community Grant Fund
The Town of Kingsville is accepting applications for the Kingsville Community Grant Fund until October 31, 2022. This fund provides financial assistance to organizations that benefit the general public. To be eligible, organizations must be a: Registered charitable organization Registered not-for-profit organization Volunteer group Eligible funding categories include: Social and community services […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Lacey
The 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 Lacey, a 7-year-old female domestic shorthair cat. Lacey is a timid girl who likes to spend most of […]
Construction and Road Closures Update as of September 23, 2022
County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and McCain Sideroad from August 22 to September 30 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 11 will have lane restrictions between County Road 18 and County Road 12 from August 29 to September 30 for road construction. (Map […]
Local Rowers Repping the 519 at Two Regattas This Month
Windsor-Essex will be well-represented at two rowing regattas this month, as the LaSalle Rowing Club (LRC) sends nine athletes to compete at the Western Invitational Regatta on Saturday, September 24, in London, Ontario, and 22 athletes to the Head of the Trent Regatta in Peterborough, Ontario, the weekend of October […]
Fatal Collision Closes Highway 401 Eastbound in Lakeshore
On September 23, 2022, at approximately 7:25 p.m., the Lakeshore detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a three-vehicle collision in the Eastbound lanes of Highway 401 just east of Bell River Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore. Members of Lakeshore OPP, Lakeshore Fire Rescue, and […]
Doors Open Windsor Offers Peek Into Architectural Heritage
Calling all history, architecture and heritage enthusiasts! Be sure to mark this coming weekend, Saturday September 24 and Sunday September 25, on your calendar to take advantage of Doors Open Windsor. This is the weekend when the city opens the doors to places that are usually not available for public […]
Expect Traffic Delays on Main and Division September 26th and 27th
On September 26 and 27, from 9:00 pm – 6:00 am, Bell will work on their fibre expansion program within the intersection of Main and Division. During that time, we will reduce traffic to a single lane. Traffic will be allowed through, but drivers should expect delays and may want to […]
Wendy Brennan (March 24, 1955 – September 4, 2022)
Wendy Brennan Wendy Lou Brennan passed away in Colville, Washington with her loving husband, Dan Miller, at her side on September 4th, 2022. That same night, the Northern Lights danced in Northeastern Ontario where her children, Erin (Trevor) Buchmann, Mike Lake, Dain Lake and her grandchildren Brennan, Nora, Graeme, Seth, […]
Join the OPP for Provincial Recruitment Day!
There has never been a better time to apply to the OPP! Are you passionate about making a difference and helping build safer communities within Ontario? On October 1, 2022, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be hosting Provincial Recruitment Day across the province. This year’s Provincial Recruitment Day’s theme is […]
Updated Public Notice: Time Change for Sept. 26 Regular Meeting of Council
Update: Meeting start time changed from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Regular Meeting of Council to be held on Monday, September 26, 2022 will commence at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
David Allen Cotter (November 30, 1940 – September 17, 2022)
David Allen Cotter “I want to be remembered as a positive person.” (August 20, 2022) David Allen Cotter, lately of Ottawa, Ontario, previously Kingsville, Ontario, died peacefully at home on September 17, 2022, surrounded by family. He was 81. David was born on November 30, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He […]
County Council Highlights for September 21, 2022
Warden Lauds Queen’s Legacy; Urges Residents to Wear Orange on Sept. 30 Warden Gary McNamara at the start of Wednesday’s Essex County council meeting paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and urged residents to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by wearing orange. The Queen, whose funeral was […]
Harvest and Horses Festival Returns to John R. Park
After a two year hiatus, the much loved Harvest and Horses Festival returns to the John R. Park Homestead on Sunday, October 2, 2022. “This festival introduces visitors to the history behind fall celebrations and the development of various autumn traditions,” says Kris Ives, Homestead Curator/Education Coordinator. “Harvest was an […]
Regular Meeting of Council to Be Held on Monday, September 26
The Regular Meeting of Council is to be held on Monday, September 26, 2022. The meeting will commence at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers in order for Council to move into Closed Session as follows: 5:00 pm — Closed Council Meeting 6:00 pm – Regular Council Meeting
Taste of the County: Red Pesto Mascarpone Pasta
Red Pesto Mascarpone Pasta Red pesto mascarpone pasta. A rich and comforting dinner idea made with only a few ingredients. Imagine al dente noodles tossed in a creamy sun-dried tomato pesto jazzed up with salty parmigiano cheese. It’s knock-your-socks-off delicious and ready in 20 minutes. Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Ingredients: -2 […]
2022 Municipal Hunting Licences Now Available
Pheasant Open Season: September 25, 2022 – December 31, 2022 FEE: Resident of the Town of Kingsville, $20.00, Non-resident, $25.00 Rabbit Open Season: September 25, 2022 – February 28, 2023 FEE: Town of Kingsville Resident and Non-resident, $10.00 Licenses are available for purchase at: Gosfield North Communications Co-operative Limited, 128 County […]
Adley Elizabeth Grace Gill (July 28, 2022 – September 18, 2022)
Adley Elizabeth Grace Gill It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved baby girl, Adley Elizabeth Grace Gill, on September 18, 2022, at WRH-Met Campus wrapped in the arms of her parents. Treasured daughter of Cody Gill and Heather Quigley and little sister of Avery. Adley […]
Art Scoop on Laura Lucier: ASK Me About Volunteering
Sometime around 2010, I attended a meeting at the Kingsville District High School regarding the fate of our local schools. The photographer for the Kingsville Reporter at the time approached me with an invitation that felt like a plea to join a committee that needed assistance. Since permanently settling in […]
The Monarchs Have Arrived!
Dear Editor, There are hundreds of monarch butterflies that make their way here around the second and third weeks of September, and land in our large trees in the back of our yards, close to Lake Erie. The monarchs began landing in our trees 4 years ago in 2019, and […]
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Windsor-Essex County
A Windsor-Essex County (WEC) resident has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This marks the first clinically diagnosed and lab-confirmed human case for 2022 in our region. WNV is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito that has fed on birds that carry the virus. […]
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