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ESHC And CMHA-WECB Enhance Patient Mental Health Support

Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch (CMHA-WECB) to enhance access to community-based mental health services for patients transitioning from hospital care to outpatient support. This collaboration will streamline referrals from ESHC’s inpatient units and Emergency Department […]

Ontario News

Ontario Proposes Expanding Strong Mayor Powers to 169 More Municipalities

Expansion will help municipalities deliver on provincial priorities like building homes and infrastructure Ontario is proposing to expand strong mayor powers to the heads of council in 169 additional municipalities effective May 1, 2025 to help deliver on provincial priorities, such as building more homes, transit and other infrastructure across Ontario. This […]

Ontario News

New Nursing Registration Requirements to Take Effect

Significant changes to the registration requirements for nursing applicants in Ontario are now in effect. These changes are a major part of CNO’s efforts to modernize the process for assessing and registering nursing applicants in Ontario. They enhance CNO’s registration process for internationally educated applicants and support a smoother transition […]

Organizations

Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet April 10

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, April 10 at 6:00 p.m. Agenda items include: Disc Golf at Holiday Beach Abandoned CASO Railway Trail Development Updates Watershed Management Activities Report A full copy […]

Health

Possible Public Measles Exposure Notification — April 7, 2025

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone who visited the location(s) listed below on the identified date(s) to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for up to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a healthcare provider to review their immunity status. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone, particularly […]

Health

Possible Public Measles Exposure Notification — April 2, 2025

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone who visited the location(s) listed below on the identified date(s) to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for up to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a healthcare provider to review their immunity status. If you are immunocompromised, have a child (children) […]

Business

Dairy Freez, The Grove, Others Win At ‘Best of Windsor Essex’ Awards

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island has announced the winners of the 10th Annual Best of Windsor Essex Awards as voted at bestofwindsoressex.ca. Now in its 10th year, the Best Of Windsor Essex Award have honoured over 525 local businesses, attractions and events since its inception. “We are excited to be able to announce the winners of […]

Health

Survey: Canadian Cancer Researchers Worried About U.S. Funding Cuts

Canadian Cancer Society calls for donations during Daffodil Month to protect domestic cancer research and support families impacted by cancer Persistent economic pressures and new U.S. policies, including proposed cuts to agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and tariffs on essential research materials, have led to mounting uncertainties […]

Canadian News

Fruit and Vegetable Growers Brace For Tariffs, Seek Government Support

Over three days last month, Canada’s greenhouse vegetable growers got a preview of what sweeping US tariffs would do to their industry, and they saw that the impact could be devastating. Canada’s fruit and vegetable growers have long-known about the inadequacies in current safety net programs. In recent years, extreme weather events and […]

OPP News

OPP Warns Of “Smishing” Fraud Text Scam Targeting Ontarians

Cybercriminals are ramping up text-based scams to steal personal and banking information. This tactic, known as “smishing”, a combination of “SMS” (short message service) and phishing, relies on deceptive text messages to trick recipients into clicking malicious links or calling fraudulent numbers. Smishing messages often appear to come from financial […]

Canadian News

Canada Post Pays Tribute To The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney

New stamp continues the long-standing tradition of recognizing the accomplishments of former prime ministers Canada Post has unveiled a new stamp in recognition of Canada’s 18th prime minister, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney (1939-2024). Born in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Mulroney is considered one of Canada’s most consequential prime ministers. This latest stamp […]

Town & County News

Leamington Road Reconstruction, Sewer Work Begins In April

Contractors working on behalf of the Municipality of Leamington will be undertaking a sewer separation and road reconstruction project on multiple streets as part of ongoing infrastructure improvements. Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2025 and is expected to be completed by November 2025, weather permitting. The affected roads […]

Health

Vaccine Clinic Offered for Possible Public Measles Exposure Locations

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone who visited the location(s) listed below on the identified date(s) to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for 7 to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a healthcare provider to review their immunity status. If you are immunocompromised, have a child (children) […]

Health

Less than 160 Students with Incomplete Records as of March 24

As of March 24th, 2025, nearly all students in Windsor and Essex County meet the requirements of the Immunization of School Pupils Act, R.S.O.1990 (ISPA). Out of 65,635 elementary and secondary students attending school in Windsor-Essex, only 158 students have incomplete immunization records with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU). A suspension […]

Announcements Obituary

Marie Gerstheimer (March 15, 1940 – March 23, 2025)

Marie Gerstheimer 85 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Age Care Royal Oak LTC, Kingsville. Beloved wife of the late Christian Gerstheimer (2007). Dear mother of Gregory (Lise) Gerstheimer and Christine (late Jim) Valley. Cherished grandmother of Erica Gerstheimer (Evan Campbell) and Geoffrey (Lauren) Gerstheimer. Adored […]

Town & County News

Leamington Seeks Nominations For Annual Mayor’s Recognition Awards

The Municipality of Leamington is inviting community members to nominate outstanding individuals, groups, and organizations for the fourth annual Mayor’s Recognition Awards—a program that honours those who have made significant contributions to the community. The Mayor’s Recognition Awards celebrate excellence in various aspects of community life, from athletics and innovation […]

Health

Update on Students Incomplete Immunization Records March 19

As of March 19th, 2025, 265 secondary students are suspended from school for continuing to have incomplete immunization records with the Health Unit, as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990. In addition, 84 elementary students remain suspended since March 3rd, 2025. Parents/guardians must update their child’s immunization […]

Organizations

Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary to Receive Ontario Grant

The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary is grateful to receive a Government of Canada investment of $1000,000 through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario FedDev Ontario to elevate our bird banding program. With this funding, we will offer new bird-banding workshops, overnight accommodations, and enhance our facilities. Improvements […]

Canadian News

Ontario Search And Rescue Stations Open For 2025 Boating Season

The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations across the Great Lakes will open on the following dates: March 21: Amherstburg, Kingston, Port Dover, Port Weller March 28: Cobourg April 4: Goderich, Meaford, Tobermory April 11: Thunder Bay Waterways remain very cold at this time of year and take much longer to warm up when compared to […]