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Ontario Recommends Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 18-24

TORONTO — Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement on COVID-19 vaccines for individuals aged 18-24 years old: “Health Canada authorized COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and significantly reduce the risk of infection and serious illness, including hospitalization. Out of an abundance of caution, […]

Organizations

Support a Superhero With a Limited Edition 2022 Puppy Calendar

Support a Superhero! Looking for a meaningful Christmas gift? Time is running out to purchase this Limited Edition 2022 Puppy Calendar. Your purchase helps support Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides and Kingsville Lions Club. Contact Kingsville Lions to arrange payment and delivery within Windsor/Essex County. Website: Kingsville Lions Club […]

Town & County News

Teaching Our Children About Reconciliation, Kindness and Inclusion

The Government of Canada recently passed legislation to make tomorrow, September 30, a federal statutory holiday. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation provides an opportunity to recognize and commemorate the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools. Tomorrow and every day it is important to honour survivors, their […]

COVID-19

More Instructions from Health Unit for Sport and Recreation Facilities

Health Unit Issues Additional Instructions for Organized Sport and Recreation Facilities With the provincial vaccine verification system now in effect, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is enhancing these measures in all indoor recreational and fitness facilities to include those 12-17 years old. The fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in […]

COVID-19

Update: Ages 12-17 Need Proof of Vaccination at Town Facilities as of October 1

**Health Unit Issues Additional Instructions for Organized Sport and Recreation Facilities** As of September 22, 2021, in compliance with provincial law, patrons may only enter Town of Kingsville facilities upon providing identification and proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses plus 14 days). In keeping with the provincial mandate to mitigate […]

COVID-19 Ontario News

Ontario Cautiously Easing Capacity Limits in Select Settings September 25

Effective September 25, with public health and health care indicators stable and proof of vaccination now in effect, Ontario is cautiously easing capacity limits for select indoor settings where proof of vaccination is required and certain outdoor settings, including: – meeting and event spaces, such as banquet halls and conference/convention […]

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Celebrating stories of Ontarians: Adeena Niazi, Member of the Order of Ontario

Nine years after she had moved to Canada as a refugee, Adeena Niazi had herself smuggled back into Afghanistan. It was 1997, and the Taliban had banned girls’ education; the former lecturer at Kabul University was determined to help. She set up underground home-based schools for girls, funding them with […]

Arts

Art Scoop: The Great Migration Paint Out & Migration Sensation

Written by Layne van Loo, Rose Marie Roach, Catherine Johnson and Candace Anderson It’s fall in Essex County! Come and paint outdoors, En Plein Air, or come and experience Kingsville’s Annual Migration Festival. Enjoy Kingsville’s restaurants, wineries, Victorian charm, lakefront parks and Kingsville’s newest Art Gallery, the Carnegie Arts & […]

Announcements Obituary

Andrew Cole: (August 18, 1943 – September 10, 2021)

Cole, Andrew 78 years, passed away peacefully at Erie Shores Healthcare, Leamington, Ontario on Friday, September 10, 2021. Dear husband of Janice Janssens. Father of Stephen Robert Cole and Angela (Paul) Champagne. Grandfather of Shelby Lynn, Ethan, Evan, Alicia, Michael and James. Predeceased by his parents Geoffrey and Theodora (Bailey) […]

Cycling

Bike Windsor Essex and CWATS Host Bike Clinic September 27-28

On Monday September 27th and Tuesday September 28th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm each day, Bike Windsor Essex and County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) will host a ‘Wrench Up’ Bike Clinic at Kingsville Cycle Works, 20 Division Street North. This two-day class is for Adults 55+ who want to understand their bikes’ basic components to […]

Pets & Pet Health

Humane Society Launches Putts for Paws Classic Golf Tournament

Windsor/Essex Humane Society Launches Key Signature Event: 1st Annual Putts for Paws Classic Golf Tournament presented by LiUNA! 625 at Sutton Creek Golf WINDSOR-ESSEX, ON – Animal lovers, supporters of the WECHS, and community minded businesses, organizations, and people are coming together for the newest signature event to benefit the Windsor/Essex County […]

COVID-19

Destination Vaccination Bus Heads to Seacliff Park on September 11

Attention Leamington! The Destination Vaccination bus will be making its way back to Seacliff Park on Saturday, September 11. All eligible individuals are welcome to get their first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. #COVID19   #LetsGetBack For comprehensive information about COVID-19 vaccines including facts, myths, FAQs, vaccination statistics, and […]

Town & County News

Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan: Notice of Public Meeting #1

Public Meeting #1 – Thursday, September 23, 2021 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. The Town of Kingsville is updating and consolidating its 2012 Transportation Master Plan and Active Transportation Master Plan into a Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan (CTMP). The CTMP will provide a roadmap for transportation planning needs until the year […]

Organizations

Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet on Thursday, September 9

Essex Region –The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting digitally on Thursday, September 9 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: ·        Floodplain Prioritization Project ·        Financial Activities for the period ending July 31, 2021 ·        Turkey Creek Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling – Project Update ·        Essex Region […]

Announcements Obituary

Evelyn Greenwood (1951 – 2021)

Obituary of Evelyn Greenwood TO WATCH LIVESTREAM SERVICE CLICK HERE (SEPTEMBER 11th @ 2:30PM) BOOK VISITATION APPOINTMENT HERE (Friday) BOOK VISITATION APPOINTMENT HERE (Saturday) BOOK SERVICE APPOINTMENT HERE (Saturday) Greenwood, Evelyn Died unexpectedly on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Kingsville at the age of 69. Evelyn is survived by her husband Kevin Greenwood and her […]

Town & County News

Section of Division Road North to Close for Culvert Replacement

Sterling Ridge Infrastructure begins replacing the Division Road North Culvert over Mill Creek starting Monday, September 20th (weather permitting). This culvert is at the intersection of Division Road North and Hillview Crescent.  The Town expects this project to last approximately three weeks, and traffic will not be permitted through the […]

Organizations

Enjoy a Free Lunch With the Lions Club on Friday, September 10

Come for the lunch, stay for the presentation The Kingsville Lions will also be making a significant presentation to Mayor Nelson Santos at noon during this event. Join us for this special occasion! Website: Kingsville Lions Club Email: kingsvillelions@gmail.com Facebook: Kingsville Lions Club Twitter: KingsvilleLions Instagram: kingsvillelionson  

Announcements Obituary

Brian Ward (November 17, 1949 – September 1, 2021)

Brian Ward We are heart-broken to announce the passing of our precious husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Brian George Douglas Ward (November 17, 1949-September 1, 2021), is leaving behind his wife, Marla, children Ben (Nicole) and Sara (James) and grandchildren Angelina, Pauline, Sam, Gray and Kye. He […]

COVID-19 Health

WECHU’s Instruction for Residents, Employers, Business Owners and Operators

At today’s YouTube Live broadcast at 9:30 a.m., Medical Officer of Health Dr. Wajid Ahmed informed the community that additional instructions to control the spread of COVID-19 in our community would be implemented pursuant to Ontario Regulations 364/20, Rules for Areas at Step 3. Effective September 7 at 12:01 a.m., all Windsor-Essex […]

Organizations

Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village Welcomes Students

Here at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, we are happy to accept student volunteers. They receive credit for their required high school hours. We also work with the University and local high schools for cooperative education programs for which the students get credits towards their diploma. Students can […]