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 […]
