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Humane Society ‘Strays Of The Streetcorners’ Fundraiser June 19–21

The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society is thrilled to announce its biggest fundraising event of the year, Strays of the Streetcorners, taking place June 19–21 across Windsor and Essex County. This creative and community-driven initiative will raise much needed funds to support the Humane Society’s lifesaving programs. For three days, local volunteers, […]

Organizations

Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet on June 19

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, June 19 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: Draft 2024 Audited Financial Statements and Financial Condition Report John R. Park Homestead Digital Strategy Designation of Summer […]

Organizations

Egg To Butterfly Seminar Coming To Kingsville July 5

We’re excited to announce an upcoming seminar featuring two passionate and knowledgeable speakers: Leo Silvestri—affectionately known as The Milkweed Man—and Jan Dugdale, President of the LaSalle Horticultural Society. Join us for an engaging afternoon as Leo and Jan take you through the incredible life cycle of the monarch butterfly—from spotting […]

Health

WECHU Urges Day Camps and Summer Programs to Prepare for Measles

As measles continues to circulate in the Windsor-Essex community, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is advising all day camps and summer programming providers to take proactive steps to protect the health of children and staff. The WECHU is urging camp operators and organizers to visit www.wechu.org for up-to-date guidance and recommendations […]

Organizations

Conservation Foundation Honours Award Recipients, Celebrates Successes

The Essex Region Conservation Foundation has recognized two local organizations for their philanthropy at its Donor Appreciation and Awards, held on June 11. “Conservation Foundation Awards have been presented since 2012, honouring those who have generously supported the conservation projects and programs that make the Windsor and Essex region healthy […]

Health

Clinical Trial Significantly Improves Detection Of Hidden Blood Clots

A groundbreaking clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry may enhance how medical professionals detect hidden blood clots responsible for strokes. The study, published in The Lancet Neurology, is the first to show that extending imaging to […]

Health

WECHU Celebrates Local Schools for Achieving Healthy Schools Certification

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is excited to celebrate eight local schools that earned National Healthy Schools Certification. The National Healthy Schools Certification is awarded to schools that actively promote and support the health and well-being of students, staff, and their community. This school year, more than 244,000 students from […]

Ontario News

Ontario Nature Issues Statement On Ford’s Bill 5

Despite significant opposition from Indigenous groups, diverse civil society organizations and thousands of Ontarians the Government of Ontario passed Bill 5 on Wednesday. This legislation infringes on Indigenous rights, gives unchecked powers to provincial ministers, dismantles protections for Ontario’s most vulnerable species, overrides municipal planning and undermines democratic processes. The […]

Health

Erie Shores HealthCare Issues Board Report For June 3, 2025

At the recent Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) Board of Directors meeting, several important initiatives and updates were discussed, showcasing ongoing developments and recognition within our hospital community. Excellence in Service Awards The Board acknowledged the remarkable contributions of ESHC staff during the annual Employee Excellence in Service Awards. Winners included […]

Mental Health

Common Sense Health: Mental Health — Missing Pillar in Universal Health Care

Benjamin Rush, one of the signers of the American Declaration of Independence and often called the father of American psychiatry, pushed for more attention towards “diseases of the mind”. He published his observations in 1812, and here we are in 2025 – still playing catch-up. For decades, we’ve been talking […]

Canadian News

Premier Doug Ford Invites Canada’s Premiers to Summer Meeting in Muskoka

Following First Ministers’ Meeting in Saskatchewan, premiers will gather to move nation-building projects forward and meet with National Indigenous Organization leaders Premier Doug Ford has formally invited Canada’s premiers to join the Council of the Federation (COF) summer meeting from July 21 to 23, 2025, in Huntsville, Ontario. “With President […]

Organizations

Public Open Houses Planned Proposed for CASO Greenway Project

June is recognized as Trails Month, and the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will kick off community consultation for the proposed CASO Greenway Trail project. In December 2022, following years of negotiations, the former Canada Southern Railway (CASO) section that stretches 47 kilometres from Tilbury through Essex County was successfully protected […]

Ontario News

Ontario Celebrates National Indigenous History Month 2025

Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships released the following statement in recognition of National Indigenous History Month: “June marks National Indigenous History Month, an opportunity to reflect and honour the legacies of First Nations, Inuit and […]

Organizations

Join the Jack Miner Family for the Summer!

The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation is hiring secondary and post-secondary students for Spring-Summer 2025! This summer, adventure the Sanctuary’s forests, wetlands, grasslands, and historical assets while gaining job skills and experience. Kingsville, Ontario | $18.50-$20/hr. | 35-40 hrs./week | 8-14 week placements starting as early as June 2025 Please […]

Canadian News

Similar Spending, Switzerland Tops Canada In Health Care Efficiency

Switzerland’s universal health-care system delivers significantly better results than Canada’s in terms of wait times, access to health professionals like doctors and nurses, and patient satisfaction finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian policy think-tank. “Despite its massive price tag, Canada’s health-care system […]

Canadian News

Operation Blizzard Results In Seizure Of Fentanyl, Other Narcotics

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays an important role in keeping fentanyl, its precursors and other dangerous drugs off our streets. Yesterday, the CBSA shared the results of Operation Blizzard. Launched as part of Canada’s Border Plan, Operation Blizzard was a month-long (February 12 to March 13), cross-country surge operation to intercept fentanyl […]

Town & County News

Kingsville Fire Department Reminds Residents that Every Second Counts

Kingsville Fire Department has joined the first-ever provincewide campaign to tackle 9-1-1 misuse, an issue that continues to strain emergency services. The Emergency Services Steering Committee (ESSC) has launched the “When Every Second Counts” campaign aimed at reducing non-emergency 9-1-1 calls and educating the public on proper use of 9-1-1. “9-1-1 is for […]