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Council Approves Bylaw Regulating RV Parking and Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Amendments

At Council’s May 25, 2021 meeting, they approved a standalone bylaw to regulate RV parking on private property. This bylaw was developed and brought to Council because of public feedback that supported RV parking in driveways. Previously, RV parking, both public and private, was regulated through two different bylaws, but […]

Town & County News

Town Lowers Flags to Honour Children Buried at Former B.C. Residential School

The bodies of 215 children were discovered on the former Kamloops Residential School grounds in B.C. “The discovery has shocked and horrified our community, our country, and the world,” said Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos. To acknowledge this tragedy and honour the 215 indigenous children who lost their lives, Kingsville will […]

Local News News

Congratulations Dr. Maxwell Abraham: Young Professional of the Year

On May 20, 2021, the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the 30th anniversary of the Business Excellence Awards (BEA). These highly competitive awards recognize the achievements and successful contributions of business leaders and organizations across the Windsor-Essex County region. This year, Dr. Maxwell Abraham received some great news when […]

COVID-19 Ontario News

Ontario Releases Three-Step Roadmap to Safely Reopen the Province

Province Safely Reopening Outdoor Recreational Amenities Prior to End of Stay-at-Home Order TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has released its Roadmap to Reopen, a three-step plan to safely and cautiously reopen the province and gradually lift public health measures based on the […]

Ontario News

Celebrating stories of Ontarians: Maryka Omatsu, Member of the Order of Ontario

The Lieutenant Governor and Maryka Omatsu at the Order of Ontario Investiture Ceremony, February 2015 This month is Canada’s 20th annual Asian Heritage Month—an occasion to celebrate the culture and contributions of the Asian-Canadian community, and also to reflect. As Judge Maryka Omatsu reminds us, this year there is a special […]

COVID-19 Ontario News Town & County News

Stay-at-home Order Extends in Windsor-Essex and Rest of Ontario Till June 2

Province Outlines Plans to Make Pfizer Vaccine Available to Youth Aged 12 to 17 TORONTO — With the new, more contagious variants continuing to pose significant risks, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended the Stay-at-Home Order (O. Reg. 265/21) until at least […]

OPP News

West Region OPP Detachments Celebrate Police Week May 9 to 15

Serving Through Extraordinary Times to Keep Communities Safe (WEST REGION, ON) -Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is joining police services throughout Ontario and across Canada to promote Police Week, which honours and celebrates the work of front-line police officers, 9-1-1 communicators, and civilian staff members. This year’s Police Week theme is “Working Together […]

Leisure

Birding 101 with Local Expert Sarah Rupert

Spring migration is now underway at Point Pelee National Park and across the county. While all in-park programming has been cancelled, birders can still enjoy this leisure activity right in their own backyards. PPNP has fantastic online resources. These include an active Facebook page where visitors can find bird identification […]

Schools

Full STEM Ahead!

UMEI Christian High School is excited to announce the launch of a new academic program for the 2021-2022 school year. The introduction of our new Enriched Robotics Program is exciting news for students, parents and the local community. It will give students the opportunity to study Robotics in all 4 […]

COVID-19 Ontario News

Windsor-Essex County a Hot Spot for COVID-19 Vaccine

Hot Spot Communities COVID-19  has disproportionately impacted certain neighbourhoods and communities across the province. These areas may have historical and ongoing high rates of COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations and transmission. To target these areas, the following postal codes are: designated as hot spots receiving additional doses of vaccines People ages 18 […]

COVID-19 Ontario News

Vaccination Bookings for 45+ in Hot Spots and Licensed Child Care Workers

Ontario Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Booking to Individuals 45 and Over in Hot Spot Communities Licensed Child Care Workers Across Ontario Eligible to Book Vaccine Appointments This Week TORONTO — The Ontario government is expanding booking for COVID-19 vaccination appointments to individuals 45 and over in designated hot spot communities in […]