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Wednesday, April 22, 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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Experience the excitement of waterfowl banding.

The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary has officially launched Jack Miner Experiences, a new immersive visitor program that opened to guests on …

Children were split into age groups and then counted down to run and get all of the treats they could gather. 

About 200 kids and families made their way to Two Creeks Conservation Area north of Wheatley on Saturday, April 4 for a …

Some slightly swampy grounds didn’t slow down any of the youngsters in the two egg grabbing sessions. Pictured in the photo on the right with their haul after the grab are sisters Reagan on the left and Amelia on the right, along with their mom Amanda Dimenna.

Hundreds of families made their way down to Lakeside Park’s lower bowl this past Saturday for an Easter celebration with Beau Bunny, …

Ramsey James participated in the Optimist tournament for the first time on Saturday. She recently competed in a chess tournament at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor and learned how to play the game at outings provided by Windsor-Essex Christian Home Education Connection. Ramsey is pictured here in her first match of the day.

In a sport that famous French polymath Blaise Pascal referred to as “the gymnasium of the mind,” 250 young people ranging in …

Maisyn’s Caped Crusaders charged into the frigid waters, not once, but twice, in support of Childcan. The superheroes were the second ranking team bringing in over $8,500 at the charity event.

Usually a visit to an island in March involves a flight south and some rest and relaxation under balmy conditions. Not so …

Mystic Highway frontman Gil Gaidola (middle) powers through a CCR song on his sunburst red Rickenbacker, flanked by bandmates Nilton Medeiros, left, and Paul Ferreira. Mystic Highway played The Bank Theatre on Saturday, March 21 to a large, appreciative crowd.

There was a good moon on the rise at The Bank Theatre on Saturday, March 21 as Mystic Highway rocked the stage …

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Camryn Barnewall, Eliana Perciballi, Katie Desborough and Carina Perciballi perform a St. Patrick’s Day–themed number during Skate Wheatley’s A Symphony of Seasons carnival on April 11 at Wheatley Arena.

The Skate Wheatley annual skating carnival returned to the ice at Wheatley Arena on April 11, delighting audiences with a vibrant showcase …

Flyer Vincent Gasquez (2) battles Blues’ player Declan Bowmaster at 12:21 of the second period during last Thursday night’s game four 3-0 loss here, which left the series at 3-1 for Collingwood. Scott Holland photo

The Leamington Flyers season is officially over after dropping a thrilling 5-4 overtime decision to the Collingwood Blues on Friday, March 27. …

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The Leamington Flyers have found a tough opponent in the Collingwood Blues as the Blues lead the best of seven second round …

Leamington captain Adrian Bosev (71) turns away after a save by Buffalo goalie Owen Scott as his teammates Vincent Gasquez (2) and Reid Hayes (19) react during the second period of Sunday’s series-clinching game won by the Flyers 5-1.

Despite dropping the first game of their opening round series to the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, the Leamington Flyers ran off four straight …

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 …

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