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49th Shelf: The Resistance Painter

The Resistance Painter A Novel by (author) Kath Jonathan An evocative work of historical fiction, examining the little-known story of Poland’s extraordinary WW ll resistance army and the contemporary lives of two artists, grandmother and granddaughter, inextricably linked by a wartime betrayal. Warsaw 1939. Irena Marianowska’s dreams of attending art school in […]

Letters

Say No To Bill 5’s Dangerous Overreach

Dear Editor, Doug Ford’s government is threatening Ontario’s democratic integrity, along with vital natural heritage and farmland (again). Bill 5, the “Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025” proposes to significantly impact the Endangered Species Act and replace it with a development-focused framework that will weaken protections for at-risk […]

Canadian News

Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Raises Record-Breaking $22.6 Million

Tim Hortons is proud to announce that a record-breaking $22.6 million was raised through the sales of Smile Cookies this year, supporting over 600 charities and community groups across Canada and in the United States. “We’re so grateful for the outpouring of support for this year’s Smile Cookie campaign from Tims guests across Canada. Thanks to your incredible generosity […]

Garden

Plant Smart: Choose Non-Invasive Species For A Healthier Garden

As gardening season begins, people in Canada are encouraged to be mindful when selecting plants and seeds, avoiding invasive options at garden centres and online. Invasive plants can overtake gardens, crowding out other plants and spreading uncontrollably to surrounding areas. “‘Wildflower’ seed mixes often contain invasive species like bachelor’s button, […]

Books

49th Shelf: The Mother

The Mother A Graphic Memoir by (author) Rachel Deutsch A raw and honest, harrowing and humorous journey into the dualities of modern motherhood in graphic memoir form. New Yorker cartoonist Rachel Deutsch desperately wanted a baby, yet she was fearful of actually being pregnant and having one. She lurched into a new […]

Canadian News

Public Test Of ‘Alert Ready’ To Take Place On May 7

A test of Alert Ready, Canada’s National Public Alerting System, will take place on Wednesday, May 7 across most provinces and territories. Canadians in participating provinces and territories will receive one test message from their respective provincial or territorial emergency management organization over television, radio and compatible wireless devices at the times indicated below. The […]

Canadian News Indigenous News

Red Dress Day: A National Day of Awareness on May 5

May 5 is the National Day of awareness and remembrance for the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S), also known as “Red Dress Day,” coined by Métis artist Jaime Black as “an aesthetic response to this critical national issue.” The ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous […]

Town & County News

Council Brief from April 28, 2025 Meeting

At its April 28, 2025 meeting, Council: Directed Administration to prepare a report regarding the Municipal Accommodation Tax Approved the Essex County O.P.P. Detachment Board – South’s 2025 Budget, and approved remuneration for Kingsville appointed members and Provincially appointed members Authorized Administration to develop and implement a Temporary Patio Policy […]

Books

49th Shelf: The Silent Film Star Murders

The Silent Film Star Murders by (author) Melodie Campbell Embarking on another transatlantic crossing in 1928, merry widow Lady Lucy Revelstoke welcomes new guests aboard the Victoriana, including Renata Harwood, star of the silver screen, and Stella Burke, her bitter protégée-turned-rival. Everyone expects these leading ladies to serve up delicious drama […]

Churches

Annual Blessing of the Bikes on May 4

OPENING OF THE MOTORCYCLE SEASON 2025 IN WINDSOR REGION AND ESSEX COUNTY First Lutheran Church Kingsville and Hogs for Hospice™ invite motorcycle riders and the Kingsville community for the annual Blessing of the Bikes. This public gathering opens the 2025 riding season in the Windsor region and Essex County with a […]