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Trey Anthony to headline Celebrating Women Who Inspire Us virtual event May 5

Celebrated author, TV producer to headline Celebrating Women Who Inspire Us virtual event May 5 Windsor, ON – Just in time for Mother’s Day, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County’s Women United group is bringing an inspirational speaker to local audiences for its 5th annual Celebrating Women Who Inspire Us event on Wednesday, May […]

COVID-19 Town & County News

What’s Open, What’s Closed in Kingsville Due to COVID-19 Restrictions

Provincial Shutdown & Stay at Home Order The Ontario government has imposed a provincewide shutdown and stay at home order that requires everyone to remain home except for specified purposes, such as: going to the grocery store or pharmacy accessing health care services (including getting vaccinated) outdoor exercise, or work […]

COVID-19 Ontario News

Ontario Expands Age Eligibility for AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine to 40+

TORONTO — Today, Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement to expand COVID-19 vaccination eligibility at pharmacies and primary care settings to individuals aged 40 and over: “Starting Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Ontario will offer the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 40 and over at […]

Ontario News

Celebrating Stories of Ontarians: Roberta Bondar and Art McDonald, Members of the Order of Ontario

The theme of this year’s Earth Day, on April 22, is “Restore Our Earth.” It’s a call for action to bring our environment back to health. We will accomplish this only with innovative thinking and new perspectives, driven by science and by the urgent need for climate action. These are […]

Community

ERCA Program and Facility Update

Windsor/Essex –  With the Province of Ontario’s State of Emergency in effect, Essex Region Conservation confirms the following adjustments to our programs and facilities: ·    All essential services including our Flood Forecasting and Warning remain active. Staff are working remotely. The Essex County Civic Centre remains closed, and our offices also closed […]

Pets & Pet Health

Helping Animals in Need Virtually: 1st Ever Online WECHS 50/50 Lottery

WECHS’s Veterinary Clinic continues to operate and provide access to affordable spay/neuter services for dogs and cats. Team members working on site preparing feral cats for surgery. WINDSOR-ESSEX, ON (April 13th, 2021) – The Windsor Essex County Humane Society (WECHS) is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever online 50/50 […]

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Ontario Adds New Protections for Schools to Keep Students and Staff Safe

Schools will remain open for in-person learning during four-week stay-at-home order as education workers become eligible for vaccines TORONTO — The Ontario government is introducing new measures to protect schools against COVID-19 which include refresher training, enhanced cleaning and asymptomatic testing. As these new measures are being introduced, the government […]

Community

ERCA Approves 2021 Budget Priorities

Essex Region – The Essex Region Conservation Authority has unanimously approved its 2021 Budget following consultation and review with its Finance and Audit Advisory Board, the full Authority Board and additionally, circulated to each of the Authority’s governing municipalities for distribution to respective municipal councils. The budget totals just over $10 million, […]

Town & County News

UPDATED: Consideration of Amendments to RV Parking By-Law Postponed

Updated: Postponed: Consideration of Amendments to By-Law Regulating Parking of Recreational Vehicles on Public and Private Property Amendments will be considered at the May 25, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council TAKE NOTICE that consideration of amendments to by-laws regulating recreational vehicles’ parking on public and private property (as advertised to […]

COVID-19 Ontario News Town & County News

Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order

Additional measures needed to protect health system capacity and save lives during third wave of COVID-19 TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is immediately declaring a third provincial emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA). […]

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Ontario Moving to Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan

Phase Two Supports Vaccine Rollout by Postal Code in “Hot Spot” Communities TORONTO — The Ontario government is moving into Phase Two of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, with a focus on reaching individuals in “hot spot” communities where COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted certain neighbourhoods. In addition, this phase will prioritize […]

Health

Common Sense Health: Weightlifting Isn’t Just for a Medal

When asked how they exercise, people often report jogging, bicycling or walking. But what about weightlifting? Authorities say that picking up weights is not about winning a medal. Rather, as we age, strength exercises can help circumvent medical problems. Take if from Arnold Schwarzenegger, who famously remarked, “The best activities […]

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Ontario Implements Emergency Brake Provincewide

All 34 Public Health Unit Regions to Move into Shutdown TORONTO —The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a provincewide emergency brake as a result of an alarming surge  in case numbers and COVID-19 hospitalizations across the province. The provincewide emergency brake […]

COVID-19 Town & County News

Ontario Offering AstraZeneca Vaccine to Those 55+ Starting April 3

TORONTO — The Ontario government is steadily increasing capacity in its COVID-19 vaccine rollout with the addition of over 350 additional pharmacies and more primary care settings across the province. All of these locations will be offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to individuals aged 55 and over, with some locations to begin offering […]

Town & County News

Notice of Town’s Public Consultation 2021 Road Reconstruction Projects

The Town of Kingsville is preparing for two additional phases of Jasperson Drive reconstruction in 2021. Reconstruction from Peachwood Drive to Main Street East will proceed first and includes the following improvements: New asphalt roadway with curb and gutter and dedicated center turn lane. Replacement of existing watermain. Additional streetlights. […]

Community Organizations

‘Communities in Bloom’ Committee Applicants May Apply Until April 8

The Town of Kingsville is currently accepting applications for its Communities in Bloom Committee to serve for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Council term. The Communities in Bloom Committee works with the municipality, businesses and individuals to prepare the Town for the annual Communities in Bloom Judges’ Tour. Residents and […]

Community

Essex Region Conservation Foundation Thanks Donors and Presents Awards

Essex Region – The Essex Region Conservation Foundation hosted its Virtual Annual General Meeting on March 24, thanking its many donors and recognizing two award recipients. The award for Outstanding Corporate Contribution was presented to Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP Accountants (HMID).  HMID and its predecessor firms began donating audit services in 1978. […]

COVID-19 Town & County News

Ages 75+ in Windsor-Essex Can Book Vaccinations as of March 23

Yesterday, the Ontario government announced individuals born in 1946 and earlier will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine effective Monday, March 22. The current four local vaccination clinics will be prepared to welcome newly eligible seniors once they have booked an appointment through the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU)’s online booking system that […]

Business

Ortaliza Urban Farms Launches Kingsville’s First Vertical Farm Store

Ortaliza Urban Farms – Launches a New Vertical Farm Store the First-Of-Its-Kind in the Heart of Canada’s Greenhouse Agriculture Sector – Kingsville, Ontario  Windsor-Essex, Ontario Canada, March 19th, 2021– Today, Ortaliza Urban Farms announced a new option to the  Windsor-Essex region for those looking to order up the freshest of […]

Organizations

How To Grow A Gardener

What’s the best way to interest kids in gardening? Give them the tools to do it, space to plant a garden in their own yard, and some friendly family encouragement along the way. Essentially, those are the elements behind the delightful Junior Gardeners program being offered again this year by […]

OPP News

Firearms, Explosives, Cocaine, Illegal Cannabis Seized after 8-Month Investigation

(ORILLIA, ON) – Several individuals are facing serious charges at the conclusion of Project WEAVER, an eight-month investigation into firearms and drug trafficking in Southwestern Ontario. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Biker Enforcement Unit (BEU) and Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEU), with assistance from the […]

Ontario News

Celebrating Stories of Ontarians: Ursula Franklin, Member of the Order of Ontario

For over a century, in countries around the world, people have gathered at rallies, marches, and celebrations every March to mark International Women’s Day. This year, the pandemic has stopped us from meeting in person, but we continue to connect in solidarity to share stories of challenges and success in […]

Town & County News

Kingsville Council to Consider Revised Proposal for 183 Main Street East

In November 2019, Kingsville’s Planning Advisory Committee received a development proposal from Brotto Investments Inc. for the property at 183 Main Street East in Kingsville.  The proposal included demolishing the existing home and constructing apartment buildings on the site. The Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee recommended that the home be […]

COVID-19 News

Windsor-Essex Pharmacies to Offer Vaccines for Ages 60-64 on March 12

Phased Expansion Continues as the Province Approaches One Million Vaccines Administered TORONTO — As vaccine supply increases, the Ontario government is expanding the delivery channels available to administer COVID-19 vaccines to include pharmacies and primary care settings. As of Friday, March 12, over 325 pharmacies will be offering the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD […]