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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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Mrs. Claus waves to cheering spectators while arriving with Santa near Leamington’s town hall during the Christmas parade.

The snow waited until the perfect time to arrive in Leamington on Saturday, November 29, as the annual Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus Parade made its way up Erie Street to the delight of thousands of kids of all ages. The cold night was highlighted by the sights and sounds of Christmas coming up the […]

Mrs. Claus waves to cheering spectators while arriving with Santa near Leamington’s town hall during the Christmas parade.

The snow waited until the perfect time to arrive in Leamington on Saturday, November 29, as the annual Chamber of Commerce Santa …

Cory Dalgleish, Executive Director of Community Living Essex County

A new campaign by Community Living Ontario is targeting the reduction of waitlists for tens of thousands of people with intellectual disabilities. …

Century-old schooner exposed during the Kingsville shipwreck seiche, revealed on the Lake Erie shoreline after water levels dropped on November 26.

When Matt Vermette went for a walk along Kingsville’s Lake Erie Shoreline on Wednesday, November 26, he hoped to spot some small …

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Group photo of Toss for Hosspice donation presenters and partners, including representatives from ESHF, Erie Shores Hospice, Power House Boilers, Brenko’s House of Pizza, and event organizers.

The “Toss for Hosspice” cornhole group presented a cheque for $10,000 at The Hospice Erie Shores Campus on Wednesday, November 26, representing …

Santa and Mrs. Claus riding on a festive float in the 2024 parade.

The 2025 Leamington Santa Claus Parade will take place on Saturday, November 29 with the annual event kicking off at 6 pm. …

Ace the Golden Retriever with owner Pat Gorgerat of Essex and judge Del Lunn of Wallaceburg at the obedience trials.

Ace was living up to his name Sunday afternoon, November 23 at the Rally and Obedience Trials dog show hosted by the …

A full Lions Hall in Kingsville with volunteers, Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy, and readers gathering for the November 22 book giveaway.

Eager attendees came early this past Saturday, November 22 to Kingsville’s Lions Hall looking for a treasure or two at a book …

Children line up to take photos with Santa after the park lights turn on; two-year-old Lucas Hickmott sits beside Santa while his brother Raiden waves at the camera.

A festive parade was the perfect precursor to the ceremonial opening of Kingsville’s Fantasy of Lights in a packed pavilion at Kingsville’s …

Crystal Raymond stands in the doorway of her Orchard Boulevard home’s restored butler’s pantry, featuring reclaimed vintage doors.

Seasonal décor and Christmas spirit was in abundance around the Kingsville area Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16, for the Erie …

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Southpoint Stars U13 team photo with coaches, trainers, skaters, and goalies after reaching the Fallfest Tournament final.

The U13A Southpoint Stars came home as silver medalists from the Kitchener Fallfest Tournament this past weekend. They won five straight games …

Paityn Willms of Erie Migration drives toward the hoop for a layup during the first half of the SWOSSAA junior girls basketball championship.

A dominant regular season and convincing playoff wins over Catholic Central, Essex, and Brennan led up to an opportunity for the Erie …

Leamington Flyers forward Spencer Vandenberg scores his fifth goal of the season on a breakaway against Oakville Blades goalie Marcus Cruz d’Annunzio during a home game.

Prior to last Thursday night’s contest here versus the Oakville Blades, the Leamington Flyers paid tribute to Remembrance Day and all of …

Burlington Cougars goalie Carter Vicente makes a save on Leamington Flyers’ Reid Hayes as Spencer Vandenberg waits for the rebound during their home game.

Last Thursday night’s Flyers home game versus the Burlington Cougars turned out to be a bit more thrilling than initially expected. The …

Flyers goalie Tre Altiman gets help from teammates Bryce Belleau, Brendan Cooke, and Adrian Bosev during the second overtime of a home game against the Buffalo Jr. Sabres.

A good crowd of 875 fans watched the Leamington Flyers battle the Buffalo Jr. Sabres last Thursday night, October 16, in a …

Brayden Lappalainen, Ethan Walker, and Griffin Grundner in action during Flyers vs Canucks game, watching a rebound in the second period of Leamington’s 8-3 win.

There was plenty of noise at the Highbury Canco Arena last Thursday night, October 9, as a crowd of 735 had a …

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