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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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Pictured is Shelley Ingratta in line for her first of three soups for the day. On the right is longtime Bridge volunteer Colleen Quinlan ladling some delicious chicken taco soup for Shelley.

“We come together to pay it forward,” was a most appropriate motto said by the Soup Guru, Bill Dunn, at this year’s Giving Spoon fundraiser. Attracting hundreds over the weekend for a sample of 23 different homemade soups, the event provides important funds that will help support our local youth at The Bridge Youth Resource […]

A panel was present to answer questions at the public information session for the proposed University of Windsor outdoor forensic laboratory to be located in Kingsville. From the left, Haley Linklater, Manager, Body Bequeathal Program and Anatomy Lab, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University; Dr. Dan Mennill, Associate Dean of Science-Graduate Studies and Research, Faculty of Science, University of Windsor; Dr. Shari Forbes, Professor/Program Chair, Forensic Science, University of Windsor; Town of Kingsville Chief Administrative Officer John Norton; Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers; and Inspector Jamie Smith, a Superintendent for OPP Essex County Detachment.

What began last spring as a proposal for an academic institute to be located in Kingsville made its way to the residents …

TONY DESANTIS

After almost 24 years of dedicated service to the most vulnerable in the community, Tony DeSantis worked his final day at Community …

Pictured is Shelley Ingratta in line for her first of three soups for the day. On the right is longtime Bridge volunteer Colleen Quinlan ladling some delicious chicken taco soup for Shelley.

“We come together to pay it forward,” was a most appropriate motto said by the Soup Guru, Bill Dunn, at this year’s …

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Not quite two years old yet, Mila Teliszewsky, right, could be found enjoying some sweet maple syrup on the steps of the Ross Cabin at this year’s All About Maple event.

A crisp, but sunny March 14th made for a beautiful All About Maple event at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village …

After almost five years, the Wheatley Legion will once again be able to host their own functions inside their brand new building. …

Elevate HER celebrates local women

Being staged in the Leamington area for a third year, Elevate HER drew 134 attendees to celebrate and learn from the many …

At the new satellite campus, Ms. Antic demonstrates a styling technique for her grade 9/10 hairstyling and aesthetics students.

Having been closed for nearly 10 years, many Leamington residents have probably wondered what would become of the former Queen of Peace …

Attending the kickoff for the Kingsville Highland Games were, from left, John Musselman, Kingsville Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong, emcee Jim Crichton, Heavy Events Co-ordinator Celine Freeman-Gibb, Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers, bagpiper Cailean Lenover, Chair Doug Plumb, Terry Colasanti, Joe Colasanti, Games Secretary Emily Marley and Patricia Reid-Crichton.

After a one-year hiatus, the Kingsville Highland Games will return this summer, with Saturday, June 27 set as the event date. For …

Present for the Community Safety Plan announcement were, from left, Dr. Ken Blanchette (WECHU), Joe Bachetti (Deputy Warden Essex County), Jenny Bradt (WECHU), Hilda MacDonald (Leamington Mayor, Warden of Essex County), Natasha Sheeler (Windsor-Essex Community Safety and Well-Being Plan), MPP Trevor Jones (Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness), Inspector Charles Lorway (OPP).

A recent announcement outlining plans for a Neighbourhood Safety Plan for Leamington is the product of a partnership between the Ontario Provincial …

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The Leamington Flyers graduated eight overage players from this year’s squad as the final home game of the season was played on Thursday, February 26. From left are Landon Bernard, captain Adrian Bosev, Ethan Walker and Brayden Degelas.

The Leamington Flyers are the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s hottest team going into the playoffs after reeling off 10 straight wins to …

Flyer Matthew Thomas (10) snaps a shot from the slot at Sabres’ goalie Anthony Alessi as Vincent Gasquez (2) races to the net during Thursday’s 4-1 victory here.

The Leamington Flyers have now won seven in a row as they prepare for the upcoming OJHL playoffs. On Family Day they …

Jak Thiessen and Ethan Tatomir pursue Toronto Patriots forward Noah Lodoen behind the Leamington Flyers net during home victory

It was a very busy week for the Leamington Flyers as they played three games in the span of four days, winning …

Canada goalie Corbin Watson makes a save during a recent international para ice hockey game.

Kingsville’s Corbin Watson is hoping the third time is a charm as he gets set to tend the net for Team Canada’s …

From left, Rachel Symons, Aelan Pearson, Serenity Simpson, Morgan Fetter and Riley MacDonald perform during a group showcase at the Skate Wheatley Sweetheart Showcase.

Skate Wheatley held their annual Sweetheart Showcase to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February 7 at Wheatley Area Arena. The fundraiser attracted …

Leamington Flyers forward Spencer Vandenberg scores against King goalie Logan Kennedy during first-period action.

After having 12 days of no action, the Leamington Flyers faced the King Rebellion at home last Thursday, January 22 and let …

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