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Ontario Nature Issues Statement On Ford’s Bill 5

Despite significant opposition from Indigenous groups, diverse civil society organizations and thousands of Ontarians the Government of Ontario passed Bill 5 on Wednesday. This legislation infringes on Indigenous rights, gives unchecked powers to provincial ministers, dismantles protections for Ontario’s most vulnerable species, overrides municipal planning and undermines democratic processes. The […]

Health

Erie Shores HealthCare Issues Board Report For June 3, 2025

At the recent Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) Board of Directors meeting, several important initiatives and updates were discussed, showcasing ongoing developments and recognition within our hospital community. Excellence in Service Awards The Board acknowledged the remarkable contributions of ESHC staff during the annual Employee Excellence in Service Awards. Winners included […]

Mental Health

Common Sense Health: Mental Health — Missing Pillar in Universal Health Care

Benjamin Rush, one of the signers of the American Declaration of Independence and often called the father of American psychiatry, pushed for more attention towards “diseases of the mind”. He published his observations in 1812, and here we are in 2025 – still playing catch-up. For decades, we’ve been talking […]

Canadian News

Premier Doug Ford Invites Canada’s Premiers to Summer Meeting in Muskoka

Following First Ministers’ Meeting in Saskatchewan, premiers will gather to move nation-building projects forward and meet with National Indigenous Organization leaders Premier Doug Ford has formally invited Canada’s premiers to join the Council of the Federation (COF) summer meeting from July 21 to 23, 2025, in Huntsville, Ontario. “With President […]

Organizations

Public Open Houses Planned Proposed for CASO Greenway Project

June is recognized as Trails Month, and the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will kick off community consultation for the proposed CASO Greenway Trail project. In December 2022, following years of negotiations, the former Canada Southern Railway (CASO) section that stretches 47 kilometres from Tilbury through Essex County was successfully protected […]

Ontario News

Ontario Celebrates National Indigenous History Month 2025

Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships released the following statement in recognition of National Indigenous History Month: “June marks National Indigenous History Month, an opportunity to reflect and honour the legacies of First Nations, Inuit and […]

Organizations

Join the Jack Miner Family for the Summer!

The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation is hiring secondary and post-secondary students for Spring-Summer 2025! This summer, adventure the Sanctuary’s forests, wetlands, grasslands, and historical assets while gaining job skills and experience. Kingsville, Ontario | $18.50-$20/hr. | 35-40 hrs./week | 8-14 week placements starting as early as June 2025 Please […]

Canadian News

Similar Spending, Switzerland Tops Canada In Health Care Efficiency

Switzerland’s universal health-care system delivers significantly better results than Canada’s in terms of wait times, access to health professionals like doctors and nurses, and patient satisfaction finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian policy think-tank. “Despite its massive price tag, Canada’s health-care system […]

Canadian News

Operation Blizzard Results In Seizure Of Fentanyl, Other Narcotics

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays an important role in keeping fentanyl, its precursors and other dangerous drugs off our streets. Yesterday, the CBSA shared the results of Operation Blizzard. Launched as part of Canada’s Border Plan, Operation Blizzard was a month-long (February 12 to March 13), cross-country surge operation to intercept fentanyl […]

Town & County News

Kingsville Fire Department Reminds Residents that Every Second Counts

Kingsville Fire Department has joined the first-ever provincewide campaign to tackle 9-1-1 misuse, an issue that continues to strain emergency services. The Emergency Services Steering Committee (ESSC) has launched the “When Every Second Counts” campaign aimed at reducing non-emergency 9-1-1 calls and educating the public on proper use of 9-1-1. “9-1-1 is for […]

Town & County News

Kingsville Raises Flag for National AccessAbility Week

The Town of Kingsville was happy to recognize National AccessAbility Week with an official flag-raising on Monday, May 26, 2025. “National AccessAbility Week presents us with an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities,” said Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers. “It’s also a time to highlight […]

Organizations

Slovak Cultural Centre Builds A Better Tomorrow With Trillium Grant

On Friday, local MPP Andrew Dowie met with the representatives of the Slovak Heritage Foundation of Windsor-Essex County (SHFWEC) to hear more about a $24,600 Capital grant they received from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The grant was used to complete necessary facility upgrades. The enhancements not only […]

Town & County News

University Of Windsor And Kingsville Announce Strategic Partnership

A new partnership between the University of Windsor and the Town of Kingsville is set to spark innovation, drive community-focused research, and open doors for students to gain hands-on experience tackling real-world challenges in agriculture, sustainability, automobility, and economic development. Signed yesterday at Lakeside Park, the five-year Memorandum of Understanding […]

Health

For-Profit Health Care Staffing Agencies Under Spotlight In New Report

A new research report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives recommends Ontario make significant increases in hospital funding while phasing out costly for-profit staffing agencies and making investments in preventative health care. The report Hollowed Out: Ontario public hospitals and the rise of private staffing agencies shows a co-relation between the […]

Books

49th Shelf: Journeys To The Nearby

Journeys to the Nearby A Gardener Discovers the Gentle Art of Untravelling by (author) Elspeth Bradbury Inspired by adventures of world travellers but unwilling to rack up her fossil fuel consumption, Elspeth sets out with a deep curiosity to explore the world that exists in her own garden. Told over the […]

Town & County News

Kingsville Reminds Residents to Apply For Their Free Burn Permit Online

The Town of Kingsville makes it convenient to apply for Burn Permit with its online portal at kingsville.burnpermits.com. All open-air fires require an approved permit under the Town’s BY-LAW 57-2019. Property owners can create an account to access the online application form. Once the application process is complete, they will receive a […]