Rorty 12 years old Female Hi there, I’m Rorty, I am a very talkative, independent and friendly golden oldie. I’m super vocal and can hold a great (and loud) conversation. I love to be pet of course and I especially love it when I get help scratching all the hard […]
We live at a time of growing choices regarding food substitutes. But how good are these new products when compared with the old staples? Think of margarine versus butter. Or more recently plant-based meats versus the real McCoy? Was William Shakespeare right when he wrote, “A substitute shines brightly as […]
Media Release Friday, November 20, 2020 Windsor/ Essex County – In June 2019, the Windsor/ Essex County Humane Society launched the Rex’s Legacy program to help individuals receiving support from the Ontario Disability Support Program. The program helps qualified pet owners to have their pets spayed or neutered. Recently, the […]
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family November 22, 2020 at the age of 70 years. Beloved husband of the late Audrey. Cherished brother to Anne Bensette, (Bernard), Kathy Jansen, (Carl), David Souliere (Marcie), Dan Souliere, (Cathy). Pete will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and their families. Predeceased by his […]
As I read Lynn McLaughlin’s book “Jackson” I found myself wondering at times if I was reading excerpts of someone’s diary, so personal and intimate were the thoughts written there. McLaughlin painstakingly and meticulously builds a scenario that is a parent’s worst nightmare. Or worse than that perhaps. She has […]
Passed away peacefully at Erie Shores HealthCare – Leamington, November 20, 2020 at the age of 91 years, late of Essex and Kingsville. Loving wife of the late Wilbur (2009). Cherished mom to John, (Jenny), Joanne, (late Henry 2006), late Timothy and the late Barbara. Bonnie will be missed by […]
This year Migration Hall has had to forego a long-running holiday tradition in our community — The Kingsville Christmas House Tour. COVID-19 is preventing hundreds of guests from gathering on that special weekend to visit the beautifully decorated venues. The safety of all members of the community, as well as […]
On Monday, November 23, 2020 Windsor and Essex County moves to the Orange-Restrict Level of the COVID-19 Response Framework. According to the Government of Ontario website the Orange-Restrict Level brings with it the following restrictions and requirements. Concerning organized public events, social gatherings and religious services, rites and ceremonies: Limits for […]
November 17, 2020, Patricia Jayne Kaspardlov (nee Allen/MacDougall) passed away peacefully in Kingsville, Ontario at the age of 92. Loving wife of the late Dr. Melvin Kaspardlov and mother to Dessa and Paul Kaspardlov, she was the biological daughter of George and Betty Allen born Oct. 14, 1928 in Jefferson […]
November 19, 2020 Media Release Essex Region – Essex Region Conservation is seeking nominees who have made an environment impact in the Place for Life! “In this difficult and uncertain year, it’s more important than ever to celebrate those who are making important strides in environmental protection,” says Danielle Breault Stuebing, […]
Patrick David Sanford, passed away November 16, 2020 peacefully with family by his side at the age of 76 years. Beloved son of Vic Sanford (1979) and Helen Watters (Sanford) (2013). Beloved brother of Karen Taylor and Uncle to Tye and Quin Malott. Pat was an active member of Community […]
This Saturday November 21 2020 marks the first of three Drive Thru Reverse Santa Claus Parades, to be staged by the Windsor Parade Corporation. This Saturday’s Parade gets underway at 6pm and spectators will be permitted to access the route until 9pm. The Reverse Parade Concept involves the “Entries” staying […]
Whenever you first start out exploring and trying new wines, whether you are new to wine or have never been to a winery before, the question you ask the clerk is always the same. “Which wine should I try? What do you recommend I try?” This is where the retail […]
This year has been very exciting for one of our group, Denise Sutherland. She entered Landscapes Canada, where artists were dropped in surprise locations and had four hours to paint a painting. Denise made it to the later stages of the competition and it was even aired on the television. […]
Kingsville’s Fantasy of Lights Festival will begin on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 running until Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Interested in finding out more? Call the Kingsville Parks and Recreation office at 519-733-2123. Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The 17th Annual Kingsville Santa […]
Photo by Max de Liberato The local economic structure is facing difficulty while communities remain in restricted business capacity. With the second wave of COVID-19 announced, some local businesses may face even more difficulties if lockdowns revert to Stage 1 like they have in Ottawa, as well as Toronto and surrounding […]
Toddy and Tippy Hi there! We are a bonded pair of 9 year old brothers looking for our furrever home. Are you looking for snuggle buddy purring machines to cuddle up and watch TV with? Then look no further! We are the sweetest most affectionate cats you will ever meet! […]
Nothing can be more heart wrenching than the sudden death of a loved one. The visualization of a wrench tightening on the heart is apt. It can feel that way and the physical harm done from such intense pressure is not good for your health. Isaac Asimov, professor of biochemistry […]
Greenhouse Facility Maintenance Technician Cecelia Acres, 885 County Road 23, Kingsville We are hiring an experienced maintenance person for general maintenance/repairs on greenhouse equipment/property. Must have experience using hand tools, power tools, welding, and ability to operate forklift, scissor lifts, lawnmower. Greenhouse/packing line experience an asset, must be 18, driver’s […]
Local Provisions was established in October, 2020 by sisters Rachel Vollmer and Lauren Vollmer. They spoke recently to the Kingsville Times and gave us all the details of their local business which serves Windsor and Essex County. Kingsville Times: What was your motivation for starting a business? Local Provisions: We’re […]
Girl Guide Chocolate Mint Cookies have been delivered to Spark, Brownie, Guide and Pathfinder units in Kingsville this week. Local girls and leaders are eager to begin selling them to the Kingsville Community, but it will be a bit different this year. Because of COVID-19, strict safety protocols have been […]
John passed away peacefully on November 10, 2020, in his 87th year. Devoted husband of Carole (King) for 65 years. Supportive father of Robert, Karen, and Paul. Predeceased by his parents Andrew and Zuzi, sister Kay (Victor) Barnett (2009), and brother Andy (2011). Survived by in-laws Louie and Joyce King, […]
News Release November 13, 2020 TORONTO — In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Public Health Measures Table, the Ontario government is taking immediate action to respond to the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases and is updating the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework, by lowering the thresholds […]
Passed away peacefully at home, on November 9, 2020 after a short illness at the age of 61 years. Charles was the son of the late Jack Snyder (2014) and Mary Lou (nee Woodiwiss) (2018). Loving husband to Barbara (nee Breault) for 39 years, cherished father of Robert (Dorothy) and […]
The 17th Annual Kingsville Santa Claus Parade will be happening on November 21, 2020 but with a COVID twist. Normally we stand along the streets and watch as the parade as it moves by. This time, though, the parade will be standing still and we’ll drive along it in our […]
Cedar Island Yacht Club’s mighty tug boat “Little Toot” was pressed into service for its final duty of the year. Through the summer channel markers guide boaters from the perils of a capricious Lake Erie into the Cedar Island channel and the safe harbour that awaits. Every year it is […]
As a wrap-up to the first quadmester, Kingsville District High School TECH ZONE students delivered a pre-COVID order today. Just prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, Kingsville Fire Department Training Officer Jeromy Garant commissioned K.D.H.S. TECH ZONE students to build three Palmer’s Doll Houses. According to Garant, these structures can be […]
Ruby 5 months old Hi, my name is Ruby and I am ready to be your forever best friend! You see, I had a pretty rough start to life. I was found as a tiny kitten covered in fleas, extremely skinny, and with a very nasty kitty cold. Thankfully, the […]
Edward “Chris” Christopher Slabbekoorn Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on November 9, 2020 at the age of 64 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Tamara Slabbekoorn (nee Hiar). Loving father of Amy Slabbekoorn, Janine (Vince) Mastronardi and Blair Slabbekoorn and stepfather of Mark Elliott, Kyle Elliott and Shana […]
Media Advisory Nov 10, 2020 Essex Region –The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting digitally on Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: · Capital Projects Update · Watershed Management Services Staffing, Service Delivery Capacity & Legislated Response Times · 2021 Board Meeting Schedule A […]
In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved […]
Native Flower Seeds Now Available Hello November! You might think that the gardening season is over but think again! Thanks to a fabulous group of local gardeners and seed savers, we have a selection of native flower seeds that you can request today! Fill out this form to reserve yours […]
Maurice Snook November 5, 1918 – August 24, 2011 Dad, we miss you on this 10th Remembrance Day without you here. As always, but especially today, we thank you for the sacrifices made so unselfishly by you and all of our Canadian Veterans many years ago and since. We will […]
Applications for the Kingsville Santa Claus Parade which will take place on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. can still be submitted via email to the Windsor Parade Corporation at mrssanta@mnsi.net Originally the deadline for parade entries was November 6, but it has been extended to Friday, Nov. 13. You […]
Kingsville is holding a Blood Donation Event on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. It will be located at the Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre. at 103 Park Street, Kingsville. Donors can schedule an appointment to donate by: Visiting: blood.ca Downloading: GiveBlood app or Calling: 1 888 […]
It’s fair to say, these are shaky times! In keeping with the rocky ride of 2020, have you noticed your hands shaking lately? Are you having trouble tying your shoes, signing your name, or embarrassed that the glass your holding is shaking? You think of those suffering from Parkinson’s disease. […]
Banner for Lt. Col. Murray Stewart – Ret’d in Kingsville If you’ve walked or driven through Kingsville, Cottam and Ruthven, no doubt you’ll have seen banners resplendent upon their poles, paying tribute to our veterans. They are beautiful. They make the heart swell, as they remind us of those heroes […]
Anyone wishing to attend the service must RSVP below to reserve your spot. *Only those with a reserved spot will be allowed to attend and masks are mandatory.* Louis Rivest peacefully left this earth on November 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 85. He was […]
Every October the veterinary world takes some time to appreciate our veterinary technicians. They are too often the unsung heroes of our profession, and the importance of highlighting the role they play in the functioning of our offices, clinics, hospitals, ERs and ICUs is undeniable. Veterinary technicians are very skilled. […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved partner, father and brother, Tom Dale, on October 30, 2020, at the age of 75 years. He was born in Chatham, Ontario to the late Harold and Marjorie Dale. He leaves behind his partner of 48 years, […]
If you were to ask me what single variety of wine people most recognize and almost every winery produces, my answer without hesitation would be Chardonnay. And with good reason — it is one of the most versatile wines around. The number of different ways to make a quality bottle […]
The Kingsville Community Food Bank is open to donations all the time. Whatever you want to give, they are happy to receive. They also put together a list every month of donations they’re looking for. Here is the list of needs for November: White Flour Cookies Saltines Hot Chocolate Tea […]
Susan Guenther has been helping her son Sammy raise money for the homeless with his Buck For A Puck fundraiser ever since he first encountered a homeless man three years ago. The fundraiser runs from October 15 to November 15 each year. Susan shared Sammy’s story with the Kingsville Times: […]
Kitty is a very sweet and affectionate 11 year old golden oldie. She loves to be pet and is always purring or headbutting you for more head scratches. Kitty loves to be round you and loves to explore all her surroundings too. She is not overly interested in playing with […]
Those who have lived a long time have done a lot, seen a lot — and can teach us a lot. And that’s certainly true when it comes to investing. Consider some of the lessons you might learn from experienced investors: Regulate your emotions. In the investment world, there’s always something […]
OPP Media Release Crime Prevention Week November 1-7, 2020 (ESSEX CTY, ON) – Crime Prevention Week runs from November 1-7 this year and Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be offering a number of very simple techniques that may help you from becoming a victim of crime. Inspector Glenn […]
Media Release from OPP Essex County Detachment November 2, 2020 (KINGSVILLE, ON) – On October 30, 2020 members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a Controlled […]
In this time leading up to Remembrance Day, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 will be carrying on with some traditions that have long been in place. However, the Legion has also found it necessary to make some changes this year due to COVID-19. As of October 30, their poppy […]
Readers of this column know, the Gifford-Jones natural health philosophy is built on the premise that the medical establishment should not be your first stop for staying healthy. Doctors are best as a last resort. Tragic bad luck aside, your first defense should be Mother Nature in combination with good […]
On Monday October 26, 2020 Kingsville Town Council enacted a Lighting and Odour Nuisance By-Law that took effect immediately. The Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers have since been in contact with several greenhouse operators, and are working on formulating individual plans to attain compliance with respect to light nuisances. Additional outreach […]
The ever-changing autumn colours are a sign that the sailing season has come to an end at Cedar Island Yacht Club. On October 24, almost 50 boats were plucked from the cooling waters of Cedar Creek to their winter storage cradles on the grounds of CIYC. Despite the COVID-19 abbreviated […]
Kevin Money, ERCA’s Director of Conservation Areas, identifies the location of the new wetland and preliminary route for the new cycling trail at Holiday Beach. ERCA Media Release: Amherstburg – Watersheds in Amherstburg will be healthier, thanks to the support of the Amherstburg Community Foundation (ACF). The ACF has raised funds […]
Layne and Elaine van Loo. Photo by Catherine Johnson The first Great Migration Paint-OUT hosted in Kingsville turned out to be a huge success. Out of 30 paintings at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Event on October 18, seven were sold totaling $2,000 in sales! Sixteen artists were registered at […]
I answered the phone. It was a member of the Livesey family informing me that kids were stranded on the ice. My dad and I drove to the lake. There was a crowd and the Fire Department. I asked a friend, “What’s the story?” and he said, “They have three […]
For over 50 years, the Kingsville Goodfellows have brought joy to our community. Alex McHardy, President for the past three years, credits the volunteerism of approximately 30 members. From providing Christmas baskets, Easter hams, Toys for Tots and more, the Goodfellows are known for helping families in need. President McHardy, […]
Marley 8 years old Hi there my name is Marley. I’m a very social, friendly, super vocal and loving cat. I love to be pet and I’m always walking around on the search for someone to pet me and give me head scratches. I have no interest in any cat […]
WECHU News Release: Let’s Celebrate Halloween Safely Windsor and Essex County With Thanksgiving behind us, and the cooler weather upon us, attentions are turning to Halloween. This year we all need to plan beyond our costume and prioritize health and safety to continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It […]
October 20, 2020 Media Release Owl-oween Owl Prowl Amherstburg – Looking for a magical way to celebrate this spooky season? Join us for an Owl-oween Owl Prowl! Starting at the new Outdoor Classroom at Holiday Beach Conservation Area, learn more about the owls of Ontario, their adaptations, calls, and behaviours. Then, experience […]
Kingsville’s annual Pumpkin Parade will be held at Lakeside Park on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. The Kingsville Communities in Bloom Committee invites you to drop off your carved pumpkins at the park between noon and 4 p.m. What better place could there be for the jack-o’-lanterns from Kingsville’s porches and […]
There’s an old adage that “when white folks catch a cold, black folks get pneumonia.” The COVID-19 epidemic has made it deadly clear. Throughout North America, wherever data is tracked, people of African heritage have higher coronavirus infection rates, higher death rates of COVID-19, and are carrying an inequitable burden […]
Harrow United Church is hosting our 32nd Annual Turkey Supper this year. Needless to say, there are many volunteers that make this a success. It has been difficult for us to create a successful event while conforming to all COVID-19 regulations but we are ready. Normally we serve more than […]
Ivan VanGoethem #50 of Chatham, Remi Gorry #515 of Courtright, Kody Gontarde #7 of Ruthven, Darien Rice #219 of Sarnia. Photo by Tiffany Gorry The citizens of Kingsville and the surrounding area are very lucky to have access to recreational centers, soccer fields, ice rinks, baseball diamonds, theaters and so […]
Town of Kingsville News Update: October 21, 2020 Main Street West is currently under reconstruction. To this point, the road has remained passable from both directions for local traffic accessing their homes or businesses within the construction corridor. Starting Monday, the bridge at Mill Creek will be exposed for maintenance […]
We’re Josh and Kristy Damm. We participated in the Migration Fest last weekend with our five children. Our family browsed through the vendors at the Carnegie. We loved the pancake mix. And we enjoyed the pumpkins and the photo op at the Unico Community Center. But four of our children, […]
John Repko and Carole King met in the spring of 1954. She was working at the Hi-Y, selling 10 cent pop, at her parent’s dance hall. He was there with a family friend. Within the year, John courted Carole and became engaged at Christmas. They married on October 22, 1955 […]
Photo of Brett Humber by Joey Acott In early March of this year, Canada went into a protective lockdown as a response to the COVID-19 virus. This work stoppage affected many sectors, some drastically, notably the entertainment industry. Kingsville’s own, Brett Humber, owner and operator of Sound Foundry Studios had […]
Weekday Public Skating programs will begin at the Kingsville Arena Complex on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Available programs will include Shinny, Adult Skate, Parent and Tot, and Home School Skate. For all Shinny programs a maximum of 10 players will be allowed on the ice at one time. For Adult, […]
The Kingsville harbour won’t be used by the Pelee Island Ferry Service for the rest of the autumn. According to an October 19 public notice from https://www.ontarioferries.com, “A combination of wind, water action and vessel movements in Kingsville over the weekend have changed the contour of the Kingsville harbour entry […]
Hi, my name is Brian! I used to live outside you see. There were some people who were trying to catch me, but I was too quick for them. Then one day I let my guard down and they caught me. Ever since then I have been hanging around these […]
Past-President Lion Joan Cope presented awards to three Kingsville Lions members at their last general meeting and thanked them for their service during her term as president last year. The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides Fellowship Award was presented to Lion Wendy Durante (left) in appreciation for her contribution […]
The Mississagi ran aground in the Kingsville Harbour on Saturday October 17, 2020. The ship was to deliver a load of aggregate but spent several hours working to free herself, disrupting ferry service. Finally free, the ship left without delivering her load only to return the next day when lake levels […]
The Town of Kingsville announced John Quennell’s temporary appointment as Deputy Fire Chief on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. He will take on the leadership and oversight for the fire department, as the current Fire Chief and Deputy Chief are on indefinite leaves of absence. Quennell will be part of the Municipal […]
This time of year, when brisk air greets you on a sunny morn, it promises a great day in the garden. Early-in-the day bird song provides background music. Who needs headphones filling one’s ears with bass and treble? This is still an opportune time to transplant perennials, to plant potted […]
What do former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Gifford-Jones have in common? They were both born the same year and have remarkable staying power! But Carter has lived under the shadow of pancreatic cancer all his life. His father, brother, and two sisters died of this disease and his mother […]
The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary will be joining in Kingsville’s celebration for its Migration Festival Weekend. On Saturday Oct. 17, there will be activities, demos and displays for the public set up at the Unico Hall at 37 Beech St, Kingsville. And of course there will be festivities at […]
Local artists are making an early start to the festivities on Thursday, Oct. 15 with the Great Migration Paint-OUT, which runs through Oct. 18. They could be anywhere. You’ll see them out at their easels in a plein air painting event. Watch as works of art appear before your eyes. […]
The Kingsville Migration Festival has been an important part of Kingsville’s social calendar for 51 years. Over all those years, the event has grown from its infancy and humble beginnings, and expanded to involve the whole town and surrounding area for the whole weekend. Each year things are just a […]
One in five of us in Canada and the United States will experience a mental illness in our lifetime. As an educator, friend, family member and parent, I’ve been personally affected, as have so many of us. Yet, we struggle to accept and understand mental illness, knowing when to seek […]
Dallas Hi, I’m Dallas! I am a 5 year old boy who is waiting and eager for adventure! When I came here I was covered in fleas and was missing lots of fur because of it. The nice people here helped me get rid of those pesky bugs shaved where […]
The geese are finely honing their V-formation flights overhead, reminding us to think about the Migration Festival. Are you aware of its newly featured event, The Great Migration Paint Out? It’s the four-day Plein Air outdoor painting celebration where participating artists (both local and from away) set up their easels […]
The Town of Kingsville is offering a COVID-19 Non-Profit Relaunch Grant fund. Its purpose is to help offset youth programing expenses that arise from COVID-19 regulations and guidelines. Local non-profit, charitable and cultural organizations are eligible for up to $300 in funds. Applications are now being accepted. To qualify, an […]
Morris, Leah Margaret (nee Hope) Born December 31, 1924 Died October 9, 2020 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our much loved Leah at Chartwell Royal Oak Long Term Care Kingsville in her 96th year. Predeceased by her husband, Walter (1994). Loving mother of Janet Taves (Albert) […]
Winston Churchill, Great Britain’s wartime Prime Minister, once remarked that, “he had gotten more out of alcohol than alcohol had taken out of him.” During the Nazi bombing of London perhaps an alcoholic drink eased his tension. But recent reports from Tufts University in Boston and the University of California, […]
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved marido, pai and vovô, Filomeno Santos on October 7, 2020 at the age of 80 years. He was born in Portugal on April 5, 1940 to the late Jaoquin and Judite Santos. He is survived by his […]
The Kingsville Community Food Bank appreciates any and all donations, all the time. They also put out a list of donations they are particularly looking for each month. Here is the list of needs for October: Flakes of ham Flakes of chicken Pudding cups Fruit cups Green beans Snack bars […]
Local business owners can apply for the Town of Kingsville Business Relaunch Grant fund until October 23, 2020. The fund offers up to $750 to offset the expense of operating a business according to COVID-19 regulations and guidelines. Businesses must meet certain criteria to be eligible. If you haven’t yet […]
Nico and Michael Gerenda at the end of a school day “There’s no wrong choice,” or “You do you.” These are words that have echoed throughout many parental social circles in the months leading up to the beginning of this school year. It’s true, there really was, and continues to […]
Editor: In June 1959 a popular teacher was assigned to talk with graduating students. When I walked into his office Mr. Campbell said, “Dickie, what are we going to do?” He knew that I was not going to graduate. He asked, “What do you want to do?” I said, “Join the […]
Kingsville Parks and Recreation classes will be commencing on October 27, 2020. Classes will be taught in Room B at the Kingsville Arena at 1741 Jasperson Lane. Face masks must be worn at all times in the building except when exercising. There will be a sign-in sheet and hand sanitizer […]
Contest Announcement Fall in Essex County is so beautiful! The leaves are changing colours, pumpkins and chrysanthemums decorate porches and front yards and there is a nip in the air. To celebrate we’re running a Fall Bucket List Giveaway. Do one or more of the activities on our bucket list, […]
Bambi 3 years old Female Hi my name is Bambi, I am very shy with strangers and take some time to warm up. I love to be pet, scratched behind the ears and brushed all over too. I like to hide in small spaces and bury myself under blankets to […]
OPP Media Release Oct. 7, 2020 (LEAMINGTON, ON) – On October 6, 2020 at approximately 4:30 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a break-in on Sutton Drive. The homeowner contacted police advising that someone had broken into their residence and had attempted to steal […]
Passed way peacefully on October 5, 2020 at 87 years of age at Royal Oak Long Term Care. Loving husband to the late Joyce for over 57 years. Dearest father to Patti Doll and friend Carlos, Ron Hall and wife Shelly and Gary Hall and wife Sharon. Devoted Grandfather to […]
Paul Richards passed away on October 3, 2020 at Royal Oak LTC, Kingsville at the age of 94. He was born in England on December 13, 1925 to the late Frank And Mary Richards. Preceded in death by his wife, Renee Richards (nee Pettifier). Survived by close friends Patricia Henry […]
October 6, 2020 Media Advisory Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet Essex Region –The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting digitally on Thursday, October 8 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: Clarification of Building and Structure Renovation vs. Reconstruction Water and Erosion […]
A smile unconsciously forms as I begin to write, just in the thinking of the glorious season we call fall. Many perennials shine forth like bright jewels in resplendent colours. Asters (Asteraceae), coneflowers (Echinacea), windflowers (Anenome) and black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) come to mind. Annuals too, are holding court in […]
Kitten, kittens, kittens! We are definitely seeing a lot of new kittens at the vet office these days — and they are certainly bringing a lot of joy and whimsy to our lives at a time of such uncertainty and stress. With the influx of all these bundles of fluff, […]
OPP Media Release – October 2, 2020 UPDATED – OPP POLICE RECORD CHECKS (ORILLIA, ON) – As the economy continues to recover from the pandemic, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is committed to improving customer service for citizens seeking police record checks. Due to COVID-19, and the gradual movement through the […]
Worried about having too many alcoholic drinks during the coronavirus pandemic? Think you’re on the way to liver cirrhosis? If so, think again and wonder whether you are instead developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It can lead to cirrhosis and possibly liver cancer. A report from the University of […]
Difficult, but Necessary Decisions to Prevent and Stop the Spread of COVID-19 October 2, 2020 News Release from the Office of the Premier TORONTO — In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, local medical officers of health and public health experts, the Ontario government is tightening public health […]
Coach bus tour to Oil Museum of Canada in Oil Springs, Ontario, lunch and main floor tickets to ‘All About Abba’ at Petrolia’s Victoria Playhouse.
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