The Kingsville Business Improvement Area (KBIA) was created by the Town of Kingsville in 1979 to help all local businesses succeed by establishing Kingsville as Essex County’s premier shopping, business and dining destination. The KBIA works to create optimum conditions for all Kingsville businesses to flourish, through the promotion of […]
Pantera 1 year old Female Pantera is a timid and very sweet girl. She needs some time to become comfortable in new environments and with new people. Pantara tends to enjoy staying in the safety of her own bed and doesn’t mind you joining next to her and giving her […]
What does architecture mean to the people of Kingsville? What value does it hold? Can this value be lost or modified? Can it change into something unrecognizable? What will Kingsville look like next year? In five years? In 25 years? In 100 years? Will the past have informed the present? […]
Got questions? “Ask Kiki” is your local advice column for relationship woes, employment concerns and life issues. Today, Stuck in the Middle has questions and Kiki has answers: Q/ Hi Kiki, How can I have it all? I’ve been a homemaker for years but now that my kids are older […]
I just love storms. One of the (many) reasons I enjoy living in the Kingsville area, is the frequency of intense storms. (Yes, I have even contemplated a “storm-chasing vacation” – I’ll let you google that later if you have not heard of this.) With Windsor being one of Canada’s […]
Maybe you’re trying to avoid dairy, wheat and gluten, or maybe you just like trying new things. And just maybe you are going to love these pancakes. This recipe replaces wheat with almond flour. Instead of the traditional milk it calls for almond milk. Coconut oil takes the places of […]
Visiting the dentist is rarely a high priority, even in the best of times. We can always find reasons for delay. But what level of coronavirus threat should justify more waiting? There is increasing concern that all these closures of “non-essential” healthcare service providers may, in some cases, be doing […]
This is a photo of the east dock looking north towards the lighthouse at the top of the hill. The powerhouse and fishing shanties on the dock can also be seen. Date of the photo is unknown. Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives
We are delighted to join the new Kingsville Times to bring readers up to date on associated activities with this Society, and to welcome its readers to join us when health authorities allow. In the meantime please visit our website: www.artssocietyofkingsville.ca to meet some of the artist members and read about the […]
Hugo 11 years old Hugo likes to lounge around when he’s left alone and loves to be all over you when you’re around. He adores being pet more than anything and is always looking for more. Hugo is a little curious about some toys but would rather be pet than […]
How are you weathering the heat? That can be quite a challenge here in Kingsville during the Dog Days of July. If you have air conditioning, you may not be obsessed with the need to find relief. But if you don’t have A/C, it can be a different story. Where […]
The Dickson Avenue house was my mother’s dream. She came from a predominantly English-speaking town in the eastern townships where, in those days, being English meant you had it made in the shade. Her father owned an insurance agency and she remembered the depression years as more or less having […]
Open Streets Kingsville was devised as a way to jump-start the business community after the town had progressed to Stage 2 of re-opening on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. It didn’t take long for a plan of action to be put into motion, and patios to be prepared, for the very […]
On April 1, ferry service to Pelee Island resumed on schedule replacing the winter air service that residents rely on from December to March. COVID-19 has changed the way people travel afar, and right here in Windsor/ Essex/ Pelee Island too. The Pelee Islander began modified service with restricted access […]
Over the past couple of weeks in our lovely Town of Kingsville, you may have wondered at a vehicle driving slowly down your street or road, as if looking for an address. Maybe you saw this same vehicle repeating the rather odd behaviour on yet another day. In another neighborhood, […]
The pouring of drinks was accompanied by the warm temperatures and familiar scents of summer this weekend. Open Streets Kingsville was a celebration as business owners got a refreshing approval from the province for Stage 2 reopening. This stage does not include indoor dining, according to Ontario.ca. Restaurants can only […]
Premier Doug Ford announced at a news conference on July 13 that much of Ontario will be able to move to Stage 3 of reopening later this week. Windsor-Essex County, along with the Greater Toronto Area and some areas in Southern Ontario, will remain in Stage 2. We entered Stage 2 […]
Is physical activity good for you? During COVID times, it might be prudent to avoid cramped, indoor gyms. But outdoor activity in open spaces is invariably a healthy choice. We know that getting off the couch and out for a walk helps prevent obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and heart attacks. […]
Greetings my friends, I hope you are keeping your faith during this time. Just to clarify — we will have an outdoor service on July 12, 2020 at 10:15 a.m. Please bring your own lawn chair. We plan to have you all in shade but if the sun comes after […]
Photo by Kim DeYong June 27th Miracle: Beginnings Food banks have been feeling the crunch since COVID-19 began changing the world we live in. More people are in need, but donations have dropped, and food bank shelves have been a little on the thin side. The trend shows every sign […]
This aerial view of the Kingsville Harbour was taken between 1907 and 1913. In the foreground, the foundation of the 1889 Mettawas Hotel and the 1890 servants’ quarters can be seen on the hill above the waterworks building and the bathhouse. To the rear, the east and west pier of […]
Boo 2 years old Female Boo is a tad timid at first and likes to sit in her bed while you come to her. After lots of petting and love she is sure to come out and be all over you! Boo ADORES being petted and having her neck scratched […]
Lake Erie’s North Shore has some pretty incredible views. Essex County’s picturesque cottage country includes wineries and farms with panoramic backdrops of Lake Erie. As summer begins, and many in Windsor/ Essex/ Pelee Island consider how best to make the most of the warm and sunny days ahead, the Great […]
St. John de Brebeuf Church is now part of Erie Shores South Catholic Family of Parishes which includes St. Michael’s Parish, Leamington, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Wheatley and Star of the Sea Church, Pelee Island. Our Pastor is Fr. Tom Ferrera and our Associate Pastor is Fr. […]
We are now officially in Stage 2 in Kingsville, and hair salons and barber shops are once again open and ready for business. We are looking for the best before and after shots of three months of your lock-down locks. How bad did it get? Hairdressers, what have you seen […]
If you ask anyone I know, you’ll hear that I have always aspired to be a nurse, ever since I was young. I fought my way into the nursing program despite being continually discouraged by some of the events and people in my life. I was driven and never gave […]
My very old, faded and worn landed immigrant card says my family and I crossed the border into Canada in April, 1954. I would have been two and a half, so of course I can’t really remember anything about it, but somehow my mind has supplied an image of my […]
During Monday’s daily briefing, Ontario Premier Doug Ford had some welcome news for Kingsville and Leamington, the only towns in the province still in Stage 1. Both towns will be allowed to move up to Stage 2 at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Ford expressed his appreciation for the […]
It is a strange time to be practicing veterinary medicine. I have mentioned in previous articles that we are seeing pets without their owners — or pet parents as we call them! All veterinary clinics in Phase I have been mandated to operate with closed doors. That means that pets […]
Why do so many people leave the toilet seat up all the time? After all, it’s not the most attractive display object. Now, convincing medical evidence confirms we should cover the potty before flushing. Researchers at Yangzhou University in China utilized computer modeling to show that flushing toilets does not […]
Dear Kingsville First Baptist Church Family, We will be opening for sharing worship services in the sanctuary this coming Sunday, July 5, 2020. Service will begin at 10:00 a.m. If you decide to remain at home, Pastor Jim’s service will be provided in the same manner as in the last […]
On June 25, Pelee Island along with Windsor and most of Essex County moved to Stage 2 of Ontario’s reopening plan. Like Windsor, Pelee Island is a single-tier municipality with a mayor, deputy mayor and three councillors. Pelee Island and the eight other islands that constitute the township are not […]
Got questions? “Ask Kiki” is your local advice column for relationship woes, employment concerns and life issues. Today, Bad Friend has questions and Kiki has answers: Q/ Hi Kiki, I’m having trouble with one of my friends. With all of the changes that have happened in the last few months […]
It is the first house. In one of the few photographs of that first house, which predates conscious memory, my unfolding family history presents itself. My brother and I were only fifteen months apart, so we look almost like twins. I would guess my age to be one and half […]
Small businesses from Kingsville and Leamington gathered on the steps of Carnegie Hall to address the economic crisis faced by the neighbouring towns. As the group stood unified, emotions were high as individuals came forward expressing their disappointment that Kingsville and Leamington have been left behind in Stage 1 of […]
A joint press conference was held at Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre to hear concerns from small businesses in Kingsville and Leamington about being held back in Stage 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Nelson Santos of Kingsville and Mayor Hilda MacDonald of Leamington were among the speakers who […]
If you’re concerned about social and ethical issues, why not speak out with your investment portfolio? Through socially responsible investing, your portfolio can reflect your values. As an investor, you can support businesses that are doing their part to make the world a better place. Socially responsible investing — also known […]
Sometimes you just need something tasty and healthy to get your morning off to a good start. Or are you looking for a nutritious snack? This banana mango smoothie just might make your day. Recipe Type: Breakfast / Snack Special Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free Serves: 2 Ingredients: 2 frozen bananas […]
It is not only about food. It is about an all-you-can-give spirit in Kingsville, as community members donated generous amounts of food for the June 27 Miracle food drive this past Saturday, June 27, 2020. In the Kingsville, Ruthven and Cottam area, over 400 volunteers and a plethora of donor […]
Campanula glomerata (clustered bellflower) from Botanica’s Pocket Gardening Encyclopedia How I love a good mystery! Be it an old Agatha Christie movie featuring Monsieur Hercule Poirot, or a riveting, who-done-it page turner, it’s fun playing detective as one follows a story, trying to discover tell-tale clues. I daresay, even the […]
As this long period of isolation eases, are you noticing your friends and neighbours have put on weight around their middles? How unfortunate it is if the coronavirus crisis piles on additional chronic health problems for individuals and society due to weight gain, or what has come to be known […]
This is a photo of Cedar Creek, showing Mr. Brundritt’s Canoe Rentals, around 1945. If you recognize anyone in this photo, please contact the Kingsville Archives at 226-348-6377 or email kingsvillearchives@gmail.com Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives
June 24, 2017 was a day to remember for Tina and Les McDonald. Let’s raise a toast to the happy couple! Wishing you both the very best this year and always. May every year be sweeter than all the years before.
Kingsville thanks its many dedicated volunteers for their time and efforts in bringing about the June 27th Miracle food drive. This is a regional food drive, encompassing a large area. We want you to know, though, that Kingsville has provided an enormous group of dedicated volunteers for the task. All […]
Cedar Island Yacht Club is Canada’s southernmost yacht club. We are a vibrant, fun sailing club located at 982 Heritage Road or 42.012N, 82.78W as sailors prefer to pinpoint our location. The beautiful clubhouse sits in a park-like setting. We have 52 docks equipped with hydro and water. Our boats […]
First Lutheran Church Kingsville started to support KDHS four years ago. The idea was to provide lunches and a safe place for students. We wanted to provide nutrition not only for their bodies but also to share with them daily wisdom by opening discussion about questions that they might not […]
Kingsville Community Centre, located at 1860 Division Road North, offers programs to support the health and wellness of seniors and residents in Kingsville and all of Essex County. You can contact us by: Phone: 226-773-5830 Email: admin@kingsvillecentre.com Facebook: Kingsville Community Centre The Centre uses space within Kingsville Community Church, and is […]
Jack Miner Public School graduates made the best of an unusual situation on Thursday, June 18th with a different kind of convocation. Although the ceremonies looked quite different this year, the new restrictions couldn’t hold the Class of 2020 down. Hooray for technology! Many students enjoyed the opportunity of being […]
Last Friday was a big day for Kingsville Public School graduates. COVID-19 may have put the brakes on the usual end-of-the-year celebration plans but a little creativity can make all the difference. And this group had that creativity in spades. KPS 2020 graduates held a car procession from the Kingsville […]
Vet Clinics in the Time of COVID: We have been here all along. Veterinary clinics, deemed essential services, have remained open during the COVID pandemic. Business, of course, has not been as usual. We, like everyone else, have been trying to manage the whirlwind of constant change. On April 3rd, we […]
This week, the second of a two-part column. Last week W. Gifford-Jones shared his perspective on race relations and health and this week are the view of his daughter, Diana Gifford-Jones. Last week’s column focused on how racial and gender inequities can impact medical access, diagnosis, treatment and follow up […]
As of today, Epworth United Church plans to reopen on Sunday, September 13th, with a 10:30 a.m. service. Epworth is located at 56 Division St. South in Kingsville. There will be modifications and restrictions implemented in accordance with Ministry guidelines, but we look forward to meeting again as a community […]
At this point in time we are facing great changes. The difficulties facing our Canadian musicians are something to consider. Already juggling multiple job titles, they are now finding themselves working even harder to keep ahead of their expenses during this pandemic. Being a musician is hard enough that some […]
In your life, you will have all sorts of relationships — with your family, your friends, your co-workers, and even with civic groups and charitable organizations you support. But have you ever considered another key relationship — the one you have with money? Of course, this type of relationship has […]
Green Heart Kitchen opened up their retail location in Kingsville in January of 2019. And since the outbreak of COVID-19, they have done their part in supporting our community. With the help of their dedicated partners, they have been able to continue offering their healthy meals and programs such as […]
Thinking of ways to benefit the community during COVID-19, our Treasurer Heather Pillon saw the idea of an outdoor structure at Chartwell Kingsville Retirement Residence at 240 Main Street East. Such a structure would help enable people to visit safely, yet in close proximity. We quickly put the plan into […]
Recipe Type: Dessert Special Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo Ingredients: 1/3 cup pitted medjool dates 1/3 cup raw cashews (soaked for 2-3 hours and drained) 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup coconut sugar 3 tbsp. nut butter 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. water 1/4 cup ground almonds for coating […]
While Rotary International has been operating for well over 100 years (est 1905) our town had yet to charter a club. That was — until April of 2019! With many neighbouring communities having clubs for decades (including Cottam, whose club is over 75 years old), a few friends got together […]
Happy 19th Birthday, Trevor! Love, Grandma, Mom and Dylan
Is there racism in Kingsville, you ask? Some residents find this downright comical. Some residents find this to be offensive. How could anyone think there is racism in our little peaceful town of Kingsville? When the Black Lives Matter protest was announced, many — and I mean many — took […]
Photo taken at the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Erie Shores Hospice campus.Left to right: Connie Nelson our Administrative Assistant at Erie Shores Hospice, Kate Kubis, Manager, Erie Shores Hospice (RN), Dawn Pears, Palliative Liaison Coordinator, Erie Shores Hospice. The fight against COVID-19 takes an army, and in Kingsville […]
Happy 13th Birthday, Julia! Love Mom, Jordan & Lauren
Happy Birthday, Landon! Landon turns ‘8’ June 10. He loves baseball, swimming and karate and can’t wait to see friends and get back to the sports he loves. Love, Mom and Dad
Thank you to all volunteers who came out to make the Blessing of the Bikes 2020 to happen. Thank you to Hogs for Hospice for their great involvement and thank you to God for His presence. We wish all riders a safe season 2020 #blessingofthebikes The organizers followed provincially-legislated protocol […]
The June 27th Miracle is only a few days away. Many people are wondering what it’s all about. Well, this day is being marked for community contributions for Windsor/Essex County families in need of groceries in the time of COVID-19. The event is spearheaded by many businesses, community leaders and […]
Good News!! We are reopening Sunday, June 28, 2020 … and we want to make the reopening EXCITING, JOYFUL, ENCOURAGING and SIMPLE Dear Friends and Supporters of First Lutheran Church Kingsville, Last week Premier Ford announced that certain restrictions have been lifted, allowing churches the process of slowly reopening. This […]
This is a photo of Wigle’s Groceries which was located on the west side of Division South, at the corner of Stanley Street. This was the place for the neighbourhood kids to go for ice cream and treats. The date of the photo is unknown. If you recognize anyone in […]
First Baptist Church Kingsville has been a thriving congregation since it was founded in 1823. Although we currently are not meeting physically, this body of believers is learning that the church is far more than a building! We are living out our mission statement, “We are committed to becoming fully […]
In the summer of 2013, a man knocked on the door of my house. He’d grown up within its walls. He was in his late eighties and he wanted to look around. He remembered his neighbours, which bedroom had been his and where his brothers had slept. The house is […]
These certainly are unprecedented times. Our pets would undoubtedly agree. The direct impact our pets are having on us and inversely the direct impact we are having on them in this climate is incredibly interesting. Our companion animals are providing a huge amount of emotional support during these difficult times. The […]
Since the formation of the Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society in October 1975, Society members have actively collected archival materials related to the local history of the Kingsville-Gosfield area. The Kingsville Archives was eventually created to be the repository of this collection and, after several years, found a permanent home in our […]
Got questions? “Ask Kiki” is your local advice column for relationship woes, employment concerns and life issues. Today, New In Town has a question and Kiki has an answer. Q. I’m new to town and having a hard time meeting people during COVID. How can I make friends and socially distance […]
How can doctors diagnose and treat 425 million worldwide diabetes patients? That number keeps going up and up, projected to reach 700 million by 2045. There are millions more with undiagnosed prediabetes. Add more millions with undiagnosed hypertension. All these people are destined to lives defined by cardiovascular problems and […]
This week, the first of a two-part column – this week from W. Gifford-Jones and next week from Diana Gifford-Jones – offering our perspectives on race relations and health. Racial inequities have been a sore on society for as long as I remember. During my youth, racism was endemic, systematic […]
Behind the scenes in every community, many people volunteer. They are giving, generous, connected to their communities and help others lead happier and healthier lives. They don’t want recognition, hide from the media and blush when someone thanks them publicly. Linda Lynch and Lynne LaFontaine are two of our hidden […]
Darwin Garamszegi and Jasmine Toupin, the organizers of the 6-Foot Sit-In on Sunday June 7, 2020, have proven their passion for supporting a good cause. The duo became fast friends in the fall of 2019 after meeting online. They decided after learning more about the injustices of black men and […]
This morning my son said, “I’m scared Dad will get sick.” We’ve been under a state of emergency for 85 days and it’s the first time he’s voiced his concern. Just as restrictions have been gently lifted, the virus has affected our lives directly, with an outbreak in our workplace. […]
We will be celebrating Mass on Sunday, June 28 at 11:00 a.m. Registration is necessary to reserve a seat. Anyone wishing to attend this service is asked to call the church office at 519-733-6591 as soon as possible. This will be the last Mass that Fr. Rick Janisse will be […]
What is the nature of being calm? Think of the last time you visited the boardwalk at Point Pelee National Park. Did you notice the water lilies growing in the marsh? These beautiful flowers that thrive in the shallow waters are actually rooted in the mud. The water lily is […]
Kingsville resident Tim Stanley speaks at the 6-Foot Sit-In – Photo by Chris Anson Attendees of the 6-Foot Sit-In and supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement started to gather well before the appointed time at the Four Corners of Kingsville. By 1 p.m. the designated start time of the […]
What a relief to be outside after being isolated by the coronavirus. But beware! Warmer weather means that ticks are in the woods around you. Or even in your own back yard. A report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows, a tick bite can trigger diverse and deadly consequences. […]
What could you do if you sprained your ankle during the COVID-19 pandemic? Or if you suffer a bad cut? You may feel that the last place you want to visit these days is a hospital. But do you have options? Maybe it’s time to learn more about light therapy. […]
In the play, Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare wrote, “Let me have men about me that are fat. Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look. Such men are dangerous.” Ceasar saw no risk in well-fed men. But fast ahead 500 years, and we now know that being overweight is a […]
Got questions? Ask Kiki for answers. “Ask Kiki” is your local advice column for relationship woes, employment concerns and life issues. When Kiki was approached about contributing to the new Kingsville Times, she jumped at the opportunity. Kiki grew up in Essex County before moving away to pursue life experiences […]
Essential Workers of Another Sort What power each gardener has, whether you till and toil in a large acreage or in a small back yard plot! By planting a diversity of flowering plants, you are helping to ensure the survival of a whole variety of pollinators, particularly butterflies and bees. They […]
So very proud to announce the graduation of Alysha Geauvreau, BScN, RN from Laurentian University. Alysha graduates with Honours and on the Dean’s List. Alysha has begun her Nursing Career in ICU at Kingston General Hospital in Kingston, Ontario. Congratulations Alysha on all your hard work and success! Love Mom, […]
Congratulations Nathan Oliver in graduating from Grade 12. Nathan attended KDHS for four years where he was an honour student. He loves playing soccer and has made many great friends and had many great teachers at KDHS. Nathan hasn’t decided what his next steps are but with his positive attitude […]
Congratulations KDHS Graduate Steven Debergh! Steven Debergh, the third child of Dave and Cathy Debergh, will graduate this year from Kingsville District High School. He enjoyed his four years in high school, and has decided to continue his learning by attending Wilfred Laurier University in the fall, enrolled in the […]
We’re proud to announce the graduation of Juliana Megler from KDHS! She will be attending St. Clair College’s Medical Laboratory Technology program in the fall. Good luck, Juliana! Love, your family
Peacefully in her sleep, on June 10, 2020, Margaret Hodgkins passed away at Royal Oak Long Term home at the age of 89. Loving mother of Jim (Marny), Bill, Wes (Arlene), Sheena (Peter) Vert. Cherished Granny to Kolton (Andrea), Katanna (Vern) Wiley, Vanessa (Matt) Martinho, Brandon (Alyssa), Nicole, Andrew, Evan, […]
At the end of April, 2020, our town was surprised by the unfortunate news that the Kingsville Reporter, after 144 years of informing, enlightening and entertaining our community, would no longer be published. We heard the collective concerns of the citizens and decided to waste no time in preparing a […]
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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