Dennis Rogers gets down to business as Kingsville’s new mayor Affordable housing, managed growth, waterfront development on political newcomer’s to-do list by Rob Hornberger
November 15, 2022 When Dennis Rogers decided to throw his hat in the political ring his aim was to win a Kingsville council seat. That was the traditional…
On Remembrance Day, the story of an impromptu WW1 truce offers inspiration and hope by Darrow Woods
November 4, 2022 A friend visited last weekend bearing gifts, which is always nice. Even nicer when it’s beer. They brought a can of Storyteller Lager because they…
Three Leamington men charged as part of ‘massive’ drug trafficking operation by Rob Hornberger
September 30, 2022 KINGSVILLE — Three Leamington men, part of what police are calling an “organized group,” have been charged with the cultivation of illegal cannabis for the…
Former fire chief, sentenced to five years for sexual abuse, granted full parole by Rob Hornberger
July 26, 2022 KINGSVILLE — Former fire chief Bob Kissner, sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty in 2019 of multiple counts of sexual abuse,…
From Harrow church choir to pop sensation by Rob Hornberger
July 12, 2022 Big Town Boy was a big-time pop hit in the early 1960s and it was sung by Harrow small-town girl Shirley Matthews. Matthews had performed…
Kingsville Highland Games expected to draw large crowds after two-year COVID hiatus by Rob Hornberger
June 23, 2022 KINGSVILLE — The skirl of bagpipes returns to Lakeside Park this Saturday with the long-awaited return of the Kingsville Highland Games. As a result of…
Historian Michael Bliss wrote about Kingsville and how the town shaped his life by Rob Hornberger
June 16, 2022 It was 1955, a Sunday, and Kingsville doctor Quartus Bliss was playing scrabble with his 14-year-old son, Michael. His office doorbell rang. At the door…
On Remembrance Day, the story of an impromptu WW1 truce offers inspiration and hope by Darrow Woods
November 4, 2022 A friend visited last weekend bearing gifts, which is always nice. Even nicer when it’s beer. They brought a can of Storyteller Lager because they…
Effort to house Ukrainian refugees puts the Golden Rule into practice by Darrow Woods
July 13, 2022 I was honoured to be asked by the Essex Fun Fest planning committee to lead a non-denominational worship service at 8:30 am on Sunday, July…
Despite advances, Canada’s gay community faces troubling signs of intolerance by Darrow Woods
June 19, 2022 It’s Pride Month, time to affirm and celebrate the presence in our communities of people who identify as LGBTQ2+. It is also a time to…
When Dennis Rogers decided to throw his hat in the political ring his aim was to win a Kingsville council seat. That was the traditional…
A friend visited last weekend bearing gifts, which is always nice. Even nicer when it’s beer. They brought a can of Storyteller Lager because they…
KINGSVILLE — Three Leamington men, part of what police are calling an “organized group,” have been charged with the cultivation of illegal cannabis for the…
KINGSVILLE — Former fire chief Bob Kissner, sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty in 2019 of multiple counts of sexual abuse,…
Big Town Boy was a big-time pop hit in the early 1960s and it was sung by Harrow small-town girl Shirley Matthews. Matthews had performed…
KINGSVILLE — The skirl of bagpipes returns to Lakeside Park this Saturday with the long-awaited return of the Kingsville Highland Games. As a result of…
It was 1955, a Sunday, and Kingsville doctor Quartus Bliss was playing scrabble with his 14-year-old son, Michael. His office doorbell rang. At the door…
I was honoured to be asked by the Essex Fun Fest planning committee to lead a non-denominational worship service at 8:30 am on Sunday, July…
It’s Pride Month, time to affirm and celebrate the presence in our communities of people who identify as LGBTQ2+. It is also a time to…
