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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 […]

Ontario News

CIVIX: 150,000 Ontario Students Ready to Vote in Municipal Elections

150,000 Ontario students ready to cast ballots in municipal elections  Even though they are under the voting age, nearly 150,000 elementary and high school students from throughout Ontario will have an opportunity to consider the future of their community and vote for candidates running in their municipal and school board […]

OPP News

Ongoing Damage to Public Restrooms

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are sounding the alarm on continuous mischief and intentional damage caused to restrooms located at parks across it’s five detachment areas within Essex County. The OPP want to remind all residents that if they see anything suspicious to please contact the […]

Pets & Pet Health

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 […]

Town & County News

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 […]

Organizations

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 […]

Community Organizations

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 […]

COVID-19

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 […]

Entertainment

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 […]

Town & County News

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 & County News

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 […]

Community Organizations

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 […]

Town & County News

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 […]