Are you passionate about your community? The Town of Kingsville is looking for volunteers to serve on the following Committees: Communities in Bloom Migration Festival Fantasy of Lights Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Help us plan events and initiatives that improve experiences for our residents and visitors. You can make a […]
Council will review the following applications at the April 14, 2025 meeting: 459 County Road 34 East: Applications for a surplus dwelling. The applicant is proposing to sever the existing dwelling and accessory structures onto a new lot and retain the vacant farmland. The retained farmland will be re-zoned to […]
We’re on the Move! We’re taking a big step forward the week of April 7th. The Kingsville Community Food Bank is relocating to a brand-new space! We’ll be closed during this time, but we’re grateful for your understanding as we make this exciting transition. NEW ADDRESS will be 21 Mill […]
Family Storytime Tuesday April 8 – Tuesday May 13 at 9:30 a.m. Storytime is always full of lots of fun activities. We’ll have stories, rhymes, fingerplays, songs and more! Ages: 19 months to 5 years Caregiver must be present Register online at www.essexcountylibrary.ca or call the library at 226-946-1529 ext. 445. . *** […]
If you prefer short history lessons, look no further than medicine. It was not long ago, in 1954, that the first human organ, a kidney, was successfully transplanted. Just a few weeks ago, an American man became only the fourth person ever to emerge from surgery with a transplanted pig’s […]
Kellogg 6-year-old Male Domestic Long Hair (Special Paws – FIV +) My life has been a journey of twists and turns, but I’ve learned to roll with the punches. I’ve roamed the streets, seen the world, and now I’ve found solace in the comforting walls of this shelter. I’ve grown […]
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening in Kingsville the week of April 7, 2025. Monday, April 7 Drop-In Indoor Pickleball – 7:30 am to 1:00 pm – Kingsville Arena Tai Chi All Levels – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Lakeside Park […]
It’s almost Easter! Many of us have fond childhood memories that well up at this time of year. But things might be different in the here and now. Maybe you feel pressure about the prospect of providing special foods and treats for your family. Springtime can feel like life is […]
The Town of Kingsville is happy to see local businesses recognized as winners in TWEPI’s 10th Annual Best of Windsor Essex Awards. The awards aim to celebrate the best things to see and do in the region. “I want to personally congratulate all of our Kingsville winners,” said Kingsville Mayor, Dennis Rogers. […]
April Art Display: Sawdust for Sanity Calling all bird overs! Stop in and treat your eyes to some beautiful, unique handcrafted birdhouses and birdfeeders by local craftsman, Dann Becker at our Kingsville Branch for the month of April. Dann has donated one of his birdhouses for a draw being held […]
Always remember how beautiful, loved, and important you are. Be happy, my talented friend. The world needs you! Challenge all obstacles, setbacks, and failures by never giving up. Depression is the devil. Depression is a liar. Even Depression can’t destroy an indestructible person like you. Forgive yourself for being so freaking awesome!!! […]
The food pickup is scheduled for Friday, April 11th at 10:00 a.m. The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) is partnering with the Be a Saint Food Drive, led by students in the second-year Public Relations program at St. Clair College, in collaboration with Windsor Lifeline Outreach. Running from […]
Windsor, Ont. is welcoming a nearly $300-million investment by Minth Group, a Canadian owned global leader in the manufacturing of exterior and structural automotive parts. Together with representatives from the Province of Ontario and the City of Windsor, Minth Group announced the construction of a 379,415 sq. ft. manufacturing plant, […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of March 25, 2025, Council: Denied Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment permitting a three-year extension for the use of two boarding houses at 6 Georgia Avenue. Deferred a consent application which seeks to sever a surplus farm dwelling from 1831 Mersea Road 10, and a […]
Stellantis has responded to the imposition of a 25% auto tariff with the temporary layoff of thousands of Unifor Local 444 members at Windsor Assembly Plant and additional layoffs in Mexico and at U.S. facilities. “Unifor warned that U.S. tariffs would hurt auto workers almost immediately and in this case the layoffs […]
Warden encourages participation in the library’s spring cleanup Grab a kit at an Essex County Library branch and join The Great Cleanup Challenge. Warden Hilda MacDonald encouraged residents to take part in the fun, month-long challenge put on by the library and the Essex Region Conservation Authority. Kits available at […]
Passed away peacefully at Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare on April 1, 2025 at the age of 85. Loving wife of the late Justin Habuda (1994). Cherished mother of the late Mark (Mila), Lillian (Milan) Kuzmik, Darko (Robin), and Daniel (Helen). Proud mamika of Justin, Cassandra, Carmen, Adam, Daniel, Ashley, Matthew, […]
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) […]
Unifor is calling on the federal government to keep all options on the table in the escalating trade war with the U.S. as new auto tariffs will fall on Canada’s auto sector at midnight tonight. “Trump is gaslighting us, wanting us to be grateful for not having reciprocal tariffs imposed on Canada while he […]
Jane Ann Callow (nee Burnie) (Orr) It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jane Ann Callow (nee Burnie) (Orr) on March 30, 2025. She is now reunited with her husband Graham. Loving mother to William Orr (Teresa), the late Carolyn McKay and Kathleen Orr. Caring grandmother to […]
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 […]
Spring is finally here (even if the weather doesn’t always agree!), and if you’re planning to refresh your space with flowers or gift a loved one, here’s a chance to do so while supporting a great cause. SECC is partnering with Anna’s Home, Garden & Wellness throughout April to raise […]
Margaret (Maggie) Lapoint It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Margaret, on Monday, March 24, 2025, with her family by her side at Erie Shores Healthcare. Loving wife of 66 years to the late Harold Lapoint. Dear mother to her five daughters; Karen […]
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 […]
The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $17.20 to $17.60 an hour effective October 1, 2025, to support workers and businesses. This annualized wage increase is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 2.4 per cent and will bring Ontario’s minimum wage to the second highest provincial […]
Alexander David Watson It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Al on March 30, 2025, at the age of 68. Loving husband of Joan for 47 years. Beloved father of Nicole Lefebvre (Michael), Davin Watson (Brandi), and Corbin Watson (Danielle). Proud Opa of Colin, Amie, Gabriel, Dante, […]
Are you passionate about history, culture, and community engagement? Willistead Manor Inc. is seeking dedicated volunteers to join its board of directors. This is your chance to be part of shaping the future of historic Willistead Manor in Walkerville! As a member of this advisory board, you will play a key role […]
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 […]
The OPP Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team (CEFT) is warning the public about the risks of engaging private cryptocurrency tracing companies to recover funds lost to cyber-enabled fraud due to the increase of recovery scams. Some cryptocurrency tracing companies are not legitimate and target individuals who have already been victims of fraud, […]
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 […]
The Kingsville Horticultural Society (KHS) was treated to a colourful slide show from Maria Pap. Maria is the daughter of Stephen Pap, the founder of Flora Gardens. She came to our last meeting to introduce us to her “old friends” and new plants for this year. Maria cultivates her plants from […]
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 […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone, particularly those who are unvaccinated, pregnant, immunocompromised or have a child/children under 12 months of age, who visited any of the location(s) listed below on the identified date(s) to complete the risk assessment (below) for guidance on next steps. Individuals can contact a […]
Olive Lambert Passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025 at the age of 98. A memorial service for Olive will take place on July 25, 2026. Details will follow. No funeral details available.
Two 12-foot gates preventing motorized vehicles from accessing the Cypher Systems Group Greenway in Essex have been stolen. “As crews were undertaking maintenance along the Greenway trail systems in preparation for spring, it was discovered that the two 12-foot gates at the Pinkerton intersection of the greenway trail had been […]
The Town of Kingsville is preparing to begin cemetery maintenance in April. We encourage residents to remove wreaths, blankets, and Christmas decorations by March 31, 2025, to ensure they’re not disposed of by staff during the clean-up. We appreciate your cooperation. See Kingsville’s Cemetery By-law for more details.
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 […]
More than 20 per cent of households in Canada earning less than $55,000 experience energy poverty, meaning they spend ten per cent or more of their household budget for electricity, home heating fuel and gasoline, finds a new report published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public […]
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening in Kingsville the week of March 31, 2025. Monday, March 31 Drop-In Indoor Pickleball – 7:30 am to 1:00 pm – Kingsville Arena Adult Skate – 9:00 am to 9:50 am – Kingsville Arena Shinny – […]
Sir William Osler was a wise old owl in explaining medical matters. He was a professor of medicine at McGill University in Montreal, John Hopkins University in Baltimore, and finally at Oxford University in England. He told students, “We are all as old as our arteries and it’s lucky to […]
The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public’s assistance in an investigation into a theft and fraudulent transactions. Sometime between March 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. and March 8, 2025, at approximately 5:11 a.m., a motor vehicle on Heritage Road in the Town of Kingsville was […]
With community measles exposures released by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) on a near daily basis, the local public health unit is supporting residents with an easy, simple-to-follow, assessment tool to inform next steps. The online self-assessment tool can be used following a possible exposure to measles to guide […]
The Town of Kingsville would like to inform residents that we have marked several trees in our downtown core for removal after an Arborist determined they are becoming hazardous to the downtown core. When a landmark tree that will significantly alter the streetscape or natural features of the neighbourhood is […]
With a federal election on the horizon, it is imperative that all political parties commit to protecting and restoring nature. Canada has already committed to protecting 30% of land, water and oceans by 2030, which is known as the 30 x 30 target. Yet, significant cuts to Parks Canada’s budget […]
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) […]
The Town of Kingsville is excited to hold another Board Game Café at the Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre on Thursday, March 27, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Whether you’re a board game enthusiast, looking to discover new games, or just interested in a social evening with like-minded people, you’re […]
The 45th federal general election is scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025. Canadians will vote for a new member of Parliament in each of 343 ridings. On Sunday, March 23, after being in power for nine days, Prime Minister Mark Carney requested Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament which […]
This summer, seven youth and four leaders from the 2nd Kingsville Scouting Group along with one youth from Essex Scouts will embark on an exciting adventure to the International Norway Jamboree in Gjøvik, Norway. The event, taking place from July 5th to 12th, 2025, promises a week filled with skill-building, […]
Open Mic at The Grovedale is happening this Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre (103 Park Street). Come enjoy live entertainment for the night or take your talents to the stage. Everyone of any talent is welcome to come […]
In response to the ongoing measles outbreak affecting the region, Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) has announced the launch of a dedicated Measles Assessment Clinic to provide specialized care for patients experiencing measles symptoms. The new clinic, staffed by registered nurses and registered practical nurses, will open daily from 8 a.m. […]
Please be advised that the driveway leading to the Ridgeview Park parking lot will be closed from mid-day Wednesday, March 26, 2025, to Monday, March 31, 2025, to support the ongoing construction of the Cottam Community Centre. Visitors are encouraged to use active transportation or park on the street during […]
One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Leamington On March 24, 2025, at approximately 7:15 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in relation to the “Stay-Focused Distracted Driving Initiative” on County Road 33 in the Municipality of Leamington. A 33-year-old […]
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 […]
Some of these involve Facebook pages or emails from entities claiming to be OEB, or affiliated with or endorsed by the OEB. Some even falsely include the OEB’s name and logo. Others claim to offer rebates or to help consumers apply for bill support programs. This is often accompanied by […]
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 […]
The Greater Essex County District School Board is preparing its budget for the 2025-26 school year. Public consultation is an important component of the budget planning process. Public input on the budget will be received at the Finance and Facility Services Meetings scheduled for: Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at 5:00 […]
The Great Cleanup Challenge Keep your little corner of Essex County clean with Essex County Library and Essex Region Conservation. Starting Monday, March 31 you can: 1. Pick up a Great Cleanup Challenge kit at your local Essex County Library branch. 2. Each kit includes a tracking sheet, garbage bags […]
Simba 4-year-old Male Labrador Retriever Hey there, I’m Simba! I’m a young, smart, cuddly, and playful goofball with an energy level that rivals a marathon runner. I’m the life of any party, always on the go, and eager to explore. My curiosity knows no bounds, but it did land me […]
One person has been charged following a collision in Leamington. On March 24, 2025, at approximately 1:35 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of County Road 33 South and Mersea Road 2 in the Municipality of Leamington. A 28-year-old […]
The Horticultural Society of Kingsville had another successful Seedy Saturday event on March 22nd. Members of the public were able to browse a variety of goods offered by vendors and gain valuable information to help them plan their gardens for the year. The Kingsville Horticultural Society (KHS) was pleased to […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of March 25, 2025, Council will: Hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider: Temporary use Zoning By-law Amendment permitting a three-year extension for the use of two boarding houses at 6 Georgia Avenue; Consent application which seeks to sever a surplus farm […]
On Saturday, March 22, 2025 rallies were held on both sides of the Windsor/ Detroit border to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canadian sovereignty and economic stability. There were multiple goals for these rallies. Several messages were delivered by both groups. Canadians stood as a united front against […]
The federal carbon charge will be removed from customer bills effective April 1, 2025, subject to Ontario Energy Board approval. Please note that your bill will continue to show federal carbon charges incurred for any natural gas usage up to and including March 31, 2025. Please check back regularly for […]
The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce South Essex Community Council (SECC) has signed on to lease space at Lions Hall to expand youth programming and strengthen employment services. Council approved the agreement at its March 17, 2025, meeting. “This is exciting news for the Town and South Essex […]
New study published by the Fraser Institute examines property crime and violent crime rates across 36 Canadian and over 300 United States metropolitan areas The rate of property crimes per person in Toronto is 40 per cent higher than New York, finds a new study published today by the Fraser […]
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening in Kingsville the week of March 24, 2025. Monday, March 24 Drop-In Indoor Pickleball – 7:30 am to 1:00 pm – Kingsville Arena Adult Skate – 9:00 am to 9:50 am – Kingsville Arena Shinny – 10:00 […]
One person has been charged following a collision in Essex. On March 23, 2025, at approximately 1:23 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of County Road 11 and County Road 8 in the Town of Essex. A 19-year-old male […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of March 4, 2025, Council: Held a Court of Revision under the Drainage Act and confirmed the Schedule of Assessment in the engineer’s report for a new access culvert for the 8th Concession Branch of the Big Creek Drain. Approved a proposal to convert a […]
Employee Excellence Awards presented to outstanding county staff The first annual Employee Excellence Awards were presented to four winners and 20 others who received honourable mentions at the start of Wednesday’s Essex County Council meeting. “We are extremely fortunate to have such exceptional, experienced, passionate and skilled professionals here at […]
Roger “Brian” Taillieu; Passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025 surrounded by his family at Erie Shores Hospice. He was 70 years old. Loving father of Steven Taillieu and daughter-in-law Jessica. Dear brother of Ron (Tracey) and Rick (Florence), Jim (Tina) Klerks and Helenne (Neil) Walker. Uncle of Melissa, Ryan, […]
Experienced team will deliver on historic mandate from the people to protect Ontario’s economy and workers On March 19, 2025, Premier Doug Ford unveiled his cabinet with an experienced team that will deliver on the government’s mandate to do whatever is necessary to protect Ontario in the face of tariffs […]
Tim Byrne, CAO of the Essex Region Conservation Authority and Executive Director of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation, has been honoured by Chris Lewis, Member of Parliament for the riding of Essex, with a King Charles III Coronation Medal. The Coronation Medal commemorates the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles […]
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 […]
County Road 31 (Albuna Townline) is closed immediately north of County Road 20 (Seacliff Drive) to County Road 34 (Talbot Road) for an emergency gas main repair. This closure is necessary to repair a gas main leak, with repair work being undertaken by Enbridge Gas. The closure is anticipated to […]
At its March 17, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved zoning changes for the property at 197 Lansdowne Avenue, shifting it from “Industrial” to “Commercial.” Council also updated the Zoning By-law to allow for fewer parking spaces (42) and to exempt trucks and trailers from needing a paved area for turning. Approved […]
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 […]
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 […]
Helen Keller knew it better than most. She said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Good health is often viewed as a personal responsibility, but what if we told you that your friends and family may be the key to success? Science shows that […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone, particularly those who are unvaccinated, who visited any of 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 their health care provider to review […]
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 […]
The Invasive Species Centre is excited to announce the launch of a new, three-year initiative in partnership with the National Tree Seed Centre, Forest Gene Conservation Association, and the Ontario Forestry Research Institute with funding and support from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. This initiative will raise […]
The Town of Essex is participating in an emergency preparedness training exercise from March 14 to 21, 2025, in collaboration with Windsor Regional Hospital, the City of Windsor, the County of Essex, the Town of Amherstburg, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, and provincial and international partners. This initiative simulates a coordinated […]
Kingsville Fire and Rescue is working with the Loomex Group on a Fire Master Plan. Our goal is to identify strategies for managing heightened demands on the fire department as the community grows, and align services to meet community need. Please take our survey to provide input on our current […]
ADULT PROGRAM Travel by Cook Book! Saturday, March 22nd 1- 2:30 p.m. Learn about a different country or region and its cuisine. This month we focus on Eastern Europe. Come and learn about the cuisine from a different part of the world! Cook something wonderful and bring it in to […]
Essex County OPP charge individual following Intimate Partner Violence investigation On March 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated an intimate partner complaint. As a result of the investigation, a 72-year-old of McDougall, Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code with: […]
On March 17, 2025 the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit made the following statement: “The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) (1990), Section 11, Subsections (1) and (2) require public health units to maintain and review immunization records for every student attending school in Ontario; and to enforce a school suspension on students […]
In response to an increase in confirmed and suspected measles cases in our community, Erie Shores HealthCare is temporarily implementing hospital-wide visitor restrictions for children under 16, effective immediately and until further notice. Anyone arriving at Erie Shores HealthCare will undergo measles screening at all hospital entrances. Patients and visitors […]
Emma Martin It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Emma Martin (nee Ouellette) on Thursday, March 13th, 2025, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Martin. Caring mother of David Martin, Diane Falconer (late Doug) and the late Daniel Martin of Kingsville. […]
My Name Is Danny. What Is Your Name? I once had a wonderful follower on my social media who always commented on my posts. She had a username that did not have her actual name on it. I would always respond with, “Thank you so very much, my friend.” When […]
Canadian air travel is plagued by higher ticket prices, poorer service, and limited consumer choice due to ineffective and outdated federal policies, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan public policy think-tank. “As Canadian travellers know all too well, airfares in Canada are higher than […]
Jack 4-year-old Male Domestic Medium Hair Hello, I’m Jack. I’m a bit on the shy side, but don’t let that deter you. You see, I’m what the humans here like to call “spicy” meaning I prefer to do my own thing and would rather chase mice than sit on laps. […]
An individual is deceased after being struck by a vehicle at a farm in Kingsville On Monday, March 17, 2025, at approximately 5:11 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Kingsville Fire Department and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a collision involving a pedestrian at […]
Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario, issued the following statement on March 14, 2025: “Over the last several weeks, we have seen the number of new measles cases rise to 173 bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ontario to 350 since 2024, including 31 […]
The Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore successfully applied for a community grant. These district grants support projects that align with the mission to help Rotarians contribute to world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving people’s health, supporting education, and alleviating poverty. Dave Lebrun, Chair of the local “Filling the Fridge” […]
John (Johnny) Wittine Passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025 at the age of 64. Cherished son of the late John and Sophia Wittine. Much loved brother of Ingrid (Doug) Haines. Beloved uncle of Stefan, Patrick, and Melissa. He was the special cousin of Brigette (Dennis), Willi (Wendy), and Heidi. […]
Essex MP Chris Lewis had the honour on March 15, 2025, of presenting the King Charles III Coronation Medal to several individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada and their communities. Recipients are: Donald Lucier Gilbert Bastien Linda Lynch Richard Brooks Mary-Maureen Atkin Tim McAllister Jeremy Douglas Sinasac The […]
IMPORTANT UPDATE! For those who participated in our Kingsville branch’s Potted Pollinator Garden program last June, we have a message from our facilitator Sue. “For people who planted our pollinator pots—Butterfly Weed & Swamp Milkweed—they are very slow to get started in the spring. Please give them time to start […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone, particularly those who are unvaccinated, 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 health care provider to review their immunity status. […]
Wanted Person Arrested and Charged An individual wanted in connection with a homicide investigation in Leamington has been arrested and charged. On March 12, 2025, shortly after 2:30 p.m., members of the Essex County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services responded to a well-being […]
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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