5 Blooms – Gold and Special Mention for Farm to Fork Program The Communities in Bloom results are in! The Town is excited to announce that Kingsville received a rating of 5 Blooms – Gold and a special mention for the “Farm to Fork Program” during the 2022 National/International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in […]
Other News
Spotlight On Business: Mitchell Bookkeeping Services
Mitchell Bookkeeping Services was launched in July 2022 by business owner, Ivy-Mikelle Mitchell. A series of health issues led Ivy-Mikelle down the path to setting up her own business in order to find the work flexibility she needed and to build a better life for her and her daughter. The […]
Bivalent Boosters Available by Appointment at Main Street Pharmacy
We have Bivalent Boosters of Comirnaty (Pfizer) and SpikeVax (Moderna) available by appointment only. Anyone who has completed their primary series of vaccination is eligible if it has been more than 3 months since their previous dose and they are over 12 years of age. Call us at 519-712-8800 for […]
COVID-19 Antiviral Treatment for Those at Higher Risk
Know your risk and get assessed. Find out if it’s right for you. Antiviral treatment is for people who are at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19. You may be at higher risk if you are: – immunocompromised – 70+ – 60+ with less than three vaccine doses – […]
Epworth United Church Welcomes New Minister On Sunday November 6, 2022
Epworth United Church is overjoyed to welcome Reverend Joshua Kang and his wife, Jasmine, to our Kingsville Community. Reverend Kang is excited to begin serving the congregation and the people of our town. He has 14 years experience in ministry and has served congregations in Toronto, Manitoulin Island, and most […]
Taste of the County: Spicy Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts
Ahhh Nuts! Spicy Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts is a simple oven-roasted nuts recipe that is an easy make-ahead appetizer and nicely complements a glass of red wine. I encourage you to try the Old Barn Reserve from Vivace Estate Winery. It’s one of my favourites and it is simply delectable […]
UMEI Staff and Students Grateful to Return to Service Project Days
On Friday, October 21, students from UMEI Christian High school went into the community and spent the day volunteering at local service organizations. “It’s so wonderful to be able to return to our tradition of service project days after the pandemic,” said principal Sonya Bedal. “Although we could serve at […]
Common Sense Health: Loneliness Among Men
Loneliness is worse for health than obesity – as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. It can increase the risk of death by 26 percent and of cognitive decline on the way. But a recent story on the Good News Network offered a heart-warming take on loneliness among older […]
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 […]
Kingsville Council Election Results for 2022-2026
The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce the election of its Council for the 2022-2026 term. The winners are Dennis Rogers as Mayor-Elect, Kimberly DeYong as Deputy Mayor-Elect, and in the position of Councillor Tony Gaffan, Larry Patterson, Thomas Neufeld, Debby Jarvis-Chausse, and Sheri Lowrie. The Town’s Chief Administrative Officer, John […]
Student Art on Display at Kingsville Branch till End of October
Check out the amazing art that is hanging at the Essex County Library, Kingsville branch. Thank you to the students for creating these masterpieces and the teachers who inspire you. Well done, your community is loving it! Essex County Library – Kingsville Branch: 40 Main St West Kingsville, ON N9Y […]
Creative 55+ Drop-In Arts Program
Windsor-Essex Pride Fest Community Pop Up Coming to Kingsville
Windsor-Essex Pride Fest‘s goal through its Windsor-Essex Qmunity Needs Assessment is to understand the unmet needs of 2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) individuals across the Windsor-Essex region in order to build a more equitable community. To understand what the needs are we will be hosting […]
New 50/50 Lottery to Benefit Erie Shores HealthCare
Tickets for the Erie Shores 50/50 Are On Sale The Erie Shores HealthCare Auxiliary is launching a new online 50/50 lottery, with proceeds going towards purchasing new hospital equipment. Tickets for the inaugural lottery go on sale October 24th at https://erieshores5050.ca, with ticket packages starting at just $10. “The Erie Shores […]
Lydia Stockwell (November 5, 1940 – October 19, 2022)
Lydia Stockwell November 5, 1940 – October 19, 2022 It is with great sadness that the family of Lydia Stockwell of Leamington, ON announces her passing on October 19, 2022 at the age of 81, following a long battle with frontotemporal dementia. Lydia was born in Poland to the late […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Jax
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 Jax, a 9-year-old male Labrador Retriever. Jax is eager to find his forever home as he thinks he has been […]
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 […]
Results Of The Kingsville Municipal Election 2022
After a campaign marked by the largest candidate pool in recent years, high voter interest and heated rhetoric across social media platforms, the votes have been tallied and the results are in. Congratulations to our new council: Mayor Dennis Rogers Deputy Mayor Kimberly Deyong Counsellors Tony Gaffan Debby Jarvis-Chausse Sheri […]
Kingsville Holds its 5th Annual Pumpkin Parade on Tuesday, November 1
On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee holds its annual Pumpkin Parade at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street. This community event gives residents a way to recycle their pumpkins, as all pumpkins are donated to an organic farm as compost or animal feed following the parade. “This is […]
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 […]
Library Receives Grant from International Dyslexia Association Ontario
We were thrilled to receive a grant from the International Dyslexia Association Ontario. With this grant we have ordered several collections of decodable readers. Decodable books and text contain words made of letter-sounds, and spelling and morphological patterns (e.g. prefixes & suffixes) that a student has been explicitly taught. In […]
Homelessness Hub Opens in Leamington
The County of Essex and Family Services Windsor-Essex officially opened on Friday a Homelessness Hub in Leamington that will provide support and services to residents in Essex County struggling to find accommodations amidst an accelerating housing and homelessness crisis. “The Essex County Homelessness Hub will provide vital supports to the […]
Kingsville Recreation Update — Week of October 24
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. New this week is the Saturday Family Event: Halloween Crafts and Activities. See what’s happening at the Arena the week of October 24th. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Tuesday Kindergym Parent and […]
Junior Lady Cavs Clinch Championship
The Junior Lady Cavs travelled to Belle River last weekend for a tournament against some of the top junior teams in the city and county. They played St. Joes in a tough and physical Gold Medal game, winning 55-44. Thanks to Coaches Rudy Dyck and Bob Lynch for leading these […]
Two Local Manufacturers Invest $11.9 Million In Kingsville
New jobs will be created with two expansion projects in Kingsville The Ontario government is supporting more than $11 million in investments by two companies in Kingsville to boost local manufacturing and create 29 new good-paying jobs. As part of those investments, the government is providing each company with $500,000 […]
Emergency Declaration Update from Chief Bruce Krauter
“The County of Essex declared a local emergency Monday following an alarming rise in the frequency and duration of Code Blacks, situations when there are no local ambulances available. To ensure that the record is correct, instances of Code Black are calculated in minutes and totalled 491 minutes during the […]
Congratulations Derrick Rogers
Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP, of Leamington is pleased to announce the admission to partnership of Derrick Rogers, CPA, CA, BComm. Derrick has been with the firm since 2012 and his new role reflects the dedication that Derrick has shown to both our clients and our firm. Derrick graduated […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update as of Oct. 20, 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 […]
Highlights from County Council for October 19, 2022
Solution to Ambulance Offload Delays Urgently Needed, says Warden A solution to the mounting impact of ambulance offload delays is urgently needed, Warden Gary McNamara said at the beginning of Wednesday’s regular Essex County council meeting. On Monday, the County of Essex declared a local emergency in response to the […]
Art Scoop: ASK Member Roy G. James Shares His Love of Visual Art
ROY G. JAMES, a.k.a. R. PATRICK JAMES visual artist, muralist, poet, novelist I began life quite some time ago, in fact more than 80 years ago — the day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, specifically December 8, 1941. Things were quite different then. However, my love of art and […]
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 […]
Taste of the County: Mushroom Pasta
MUSHROOM PASTA — date night meal! If you love mushrooms, Rigatoncini with Blue Oyster Mushrooms is a must-try recipe! This dish is not only incredibly delicious, it’s also healthy and easy to make. Blue oyster mushrooms are a hidden gem of the mushroom world and are the perfect complement to […]
WRH Continuing to Face Challenging Occupancy Levels
WINDSOR, ON. _ Windsor Regional Hospital is continuing to experience higher than normal patient volumes, which contribute to off-load delays for local paramedics and most importantly, delay our ability to admit patients into our hospital from our emergency departments. These challenges continue to strain our staff despite having close to […]
KEYS EarlyON Program Supports Learning and Development
EarlyON Child and Family Centres can be found throughout Ontario with 30 located in the Windsor-Essex County area. In Kingsville, KEYS EarlyON is operated by Access County Community Support Services (ACCESS). KEYS is a reference to the program’s origins when it was called Kingsville Early Years Steps to Learning. The […]
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 […]
Common Sense Health: Have a Little Laugh When Angry
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 […]
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 […]










































































































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