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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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Some 155 runners entered the timed 5k run.

A cool breeze was offset by rays of sunshine as the annual Run and Roll for the Erie Shores Health Foundation took place on Sunday, May 3 at the Leamington Medical Village on Talbot Street West. The morning began with dozens of cyclists taking to the streets in a 25k ride that ended up back […]

It was a busy Saturday, May 2 at the Pollinate Kingsville Nature and Garden Show at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre. …

Arizona pastor Nick Wirtz made his way out to the crowd after delivering the blessing for the riders. Nick is pictured with Jim DeVres (wearing a cap), providing an individual blessing for Jim and a safe riding season.

A beautiful May 3rd morning greeted riders from all over southwestern Ontario for the annual Blessing of the Bikes gathering at Kingsville’s …

Surrounded by student art are some of the award winners from the 28th annual Juried Student Art Show at the Leamington Arts Centre. Pictured, in the front row, from the left, are London Wray of Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School, Kanade Konishi of North Star High School, LAC Director/Curator Chad Riley, Rotarian Wendy Parsons, Lance Principe of Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School, Keira Leary of St. Anne Catholic High School and Victoria Booth of Sandwich Secondary School. In the back are some of the teachers who came out to support their students at the competition.

Art lovers had a busy first of May evening as exhibitions in all of the LAC’s galleries were celebrated.  The night kicked …

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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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