St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, the traditional death date of Ireland's patron saint. In London, people celebrated Irish culture and heritage with green beer, music and dancing.

The second of two suspects accused of murdering a man in Ottawa last month has now been apprehended, more than a month after police issued a warrant for his arrest. 

Police say there is no evidence of foul play in the death of a person found in a downtown Bowmanville building badly damaged by a fire last week. 

It’s been more than nine years since 17-year-old Joseph Petit was fatally shot in Toronto — and police say his murder is just one tip away from being solved. CBC’s Ali Chiasson spoke to family and obtained never-before-seen footage from police to piece together what we know about the night he died.

A Ontario judge has sentenced a woman to 15 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of her ex-husband, but she will spend only one day behind bars due to credit for time served.

At a St Patrick’s Day Breakfast attended by more than 350 persons at Michaelangelos, Eileen McNab was honoured as the Irish Person of the year 2025. The annual event is staged by the Wearing of the Green Committee. The citation for McNab reads, “Eileen McNab is a force to be reckoned with, and her name is synonymous with the Irish Canadian Club of Hamilton. It’s safe to say that Eileen holds the record for the longest-serving committee member ever.

Eileen was born on the East Coast of Canada but raised in Belfast. In 1978 she returned to Canada with her husband, Jim, and settled in Hamilton. Since then, she has been an active and vibrant part of the Irish Canadian Club. Throughout her career at Hamilton Health Sciences, Eileen also dedicated what could only be described as another full-time career to volunteering to support and celebrate Irish heritage and community.

In 2009, Eileen was awarded the Roll of Honour, at the Irish Canadian Club, recognizing her unwavering support and dedication to the Irish Club and the Irish community. Eileen embodies the spirit of fostering Irish roots and creating a welcoming space for all to celebrate and appreciate our shared Irish Canadian heritage.”

Previous Honourees include Bishop Ryan, Sister Joan O’Sullivan, Bro. Richard McPhee, Bob Morrow, Father Kyran Kennedy, Sheila and Dennis Corr, Dermot Nolan, Mike Shea and Pat Dillon.

Hamilton Fire were called to a townhouse fire at 8:30 a.m. this morning, at 1967 Main St West, at the foot of Ancaster Hill. When firefighters got there, they could  see flames from a unit at the rear of the townhouse complex. Once on scene, they confirmed that they had heavy flames showing on the second floor and lapping to the third floor of a three storey, end townhouse unit. Neighbours told firefighters that someone was still inside the unit. Firefighters quickly entered the unit and were met with heavy fire and on the third floor with extreme heat. They located a person on the second floor and  the person was put in the care of Hamilton Paramedics. The individual was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Office of the Fire Marshal has been notified and are responding to assist with the investigation. Hamilton Police are currently holding the scene. Damage is currently estimated to be in the neighbourhood of $750,000.00. People who were evacuated from the adjacent units will be able to return.

The Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday that right-hander Jose Berrios will be their 2025 season-opening starting pitcher. In the 2024 opener, he was pulled after allowing four earned runs in 1/3 of an inning against Texas.

A second child has died following a fatal Oshawa house fire that claimed the lives of a mother and daughter last week, police say.

The tax affecting parking lots with 22 or more spaces has generated a lot of debate and concern, according to Maude Marquis-Bissonnette.

One person has died following a fire in downtown Hamilton Monday morning, according to the Hamilton Fire Department (HFD).

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has unveiled the city’s plan to help local businesses and workers get through Canada’s trade war with the U.S. 

It was in March of 1925 — 100 years ago last week — that Hamilton’s National Hockey League team, the Hamilton Tigers, was shut down forever because players went on strike.

High water levels along the Thames River and area creeks are likely for the next few days as the snow pack continues to melt north of London.

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The Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore successfully applied for a community grant.  These district grants support projects that align with the mission to help Rotarians contribute to world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving people’s health, supporting education, and alleviating poverty.

Dave Lebrun, Chair of the local “Filling the Fridge” grant committee, submitted the application, citing a growing need in our community:

“The Kingsville Community Food Bank has seen a steady increase in the number of clients served in the past couple years, and this grant would greatly help us secure perishable items for our clients. The Kingsville Food Bank currently serves approximately 600 people a month.

“We rely solely on donations and volunteers to serve our community. The Kingsville Southshore Rotary Club has been actively involved in the community food bank now for many years. We have regularly participated in food drives and have taken on the role of providing manpower to serve patrons.”

Kingsville Southshore Rotary Club members present a $5,000 cheque to Heather Pillon, of the Kingsville Food Bank. The grant has “filled the fridge” with perishable items such as cheese, milk, eggs and margarine.

Photo by Ashley Croucher

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Transit riders may see fare inspectors on bus platforms starting Monday as the TTC expands efforts to curb fare evasion.

John (Johnny) Wittine

Passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025 at the age of 64.
Cherished son of the late John and Sophia Wittine.
Much loved brother of Ingrid (Doug) Haines.
Beloved uncle of Stefan, Patrick, and Melissa.
He was the special cousin of Brigette (Dennis), Willi (Wendy), and Heidi.

John will be greatly missed by his roommates, David and Scott, his staff, and his friends at Community Living Essex County.

The family wishes to thank CLEC for all the love, kindness, and care they have given to John over the last 30 years.

Visitation at Kendrick Funeral Home – Kingsville on Sunday, March 23, 2025 from 2-4pm & 6-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. John de Brebeuf Church on Monday March 24, 2025 at 10:30am. Interment to follow at Greenhill Cemetery

If so desired, donations in memory of John may be made to Community Living Essex County, 372 Talbot Street North, Essex, ON N8M 2W4. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com

Service Details

Visitation

When
Sunday, March 23, 2025 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Location
Kendrick Funeral Home – Kingsville
91 Division St. S
Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 1P5

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Second Visitation

When
Sunday, March 23, 2025 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Location
Kendrick Funeral Home – Kingsville
91 Division St. S
Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 1P5

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Mass of Christian Burial

When
Monday, March 24, 2025 10:30am

Location
St. John de Brebeuf Catholic Church
67 Main St. E.
Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 1A1

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Interment

When
Monday, March 24, 2025 11:30am

Location
Greenhill Cemetery
Kingsville, ON

Donations

Donations are being accepted for: COMMUNITY LIVING ESSEX COUNTY.

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A police call to an apartment building in the Hunter-Spring Street area of downtown Hamilton has led to a homicide investigation and an SIU investigation. Hamilton police were called to the building yesterday afternoon where they came a cross a suspect and a stabbing victim. An interaction took place between the suspect and police and the suspect was shot. The province’s Special Investigations Unit has launched an investigation as they do whenever there is a police -involved shooting. The stabbing victim was transported to hospital where he died. The SIU is describing the suspect’s injuries as “serious.” The stabbing death is the city’s fourth homicide of 2025.

Essex MP Chris Lewis had the honour on March 15, 2025, of presenting the King Charles III Coronation Medal to several individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada and their communities.

Recipients are:

• Donald Lucier
• Gilbert Bastien
• Linda Lynch
• Richard Brooks
• Mary-Maureen Atkin
• Tim McAllister
• Jeremy Douglas Sinasac

The King Charles III Coronation Medal commemorates the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on May 6, 2023.

In Canada, this medal serves as recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions to the country, their province, territory, region, or community, or who have achieved outstanding accomplishments abroad that bring credit to Canada.

On 6 May 2024, the Governor General presented the first medals to the Lieutenant Governors and Territorial Commissioners.

The medal was designed by Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, Fraser Herald at the Canadian Heraldic Authority at the Chancellery of Honours, Rideau Hall.

The medal is manufactured by the Royal Canadian Mint. It is struck in nickel-silver and is lacquered to prevent tarnishing.

Image: Government of Canada

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IMPORTANT UPDATE!

For those who participated in our Kingsville branch’s Potted Pollinator Garden program last June, we have a message from our facilitator Sue.

“For people who planted our pollinator pots—Butterfly Weed & Swamp Milkweed—they are very slow to get started in the spring. Please give them time to start growing.”

Once they’ve started growing, we’d love to see pics!

Send emails and photos to [email protected]

Kingsville Library Branch:
40 Main Street West
Kingsville, Ontario

Phone:
(226) 946-1529 ext. 445

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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone, particularly those who are unvaccinated, who visited the location(s) listed below on the identified date(s) to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for 7 to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a health care provider to review their immunity status.

If you are immunocompromised, have a child (children) 12 months of age or younger, or are pregnant, please contact the WECHU as soon as possible, to confirm whether there are additional treatments that may be available to you. If this applies to you, please call 519-258-2146 ext. 1420.

Possible Public Exposure Location:

Erie Shores HealthCare
194 Talbot Street West, Leamington
Monday, March 10 – 9:32 pm – Tuesday, March 11 – 10:29 am

• Main Emergency Department entrance
• Triage
• Emergency Department

Windsor Regional Hospital – Metropolitan (Met) Campus
1995 Lens Avenue, Windsor
Wednesday, March 12 at 11:30am – 7:30pm

• Main entrance
• Elevators
• 3^rd floor pediatric hallway

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View List of Potential Public Exposures
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Locations will be removed from the website after 21 days from date of exposure.

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Five years ago, Ontarians suddenly found themselves staying home as part of a bigger push to "flatten the curve" of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canadians Gillian (The Savage) Roberson and Serhiy Sidey have been added to a May 3 UFC Fight Night card in Des Moines, Iowa.

The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency cut hundreds of employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) last week, including technicians who work with Canadian scientists to monitor water quality and levels in the Great Lakes, which some scientists say will have catastrophic effects.

One year into London launching the green bin program that new data shows is being well used by homeowners, groups running meal programs for the needy say they've got a lot of organic waste that shouldn't be going ot the landfill.

A CBC Toronto analysis of competitive city contracts awarded in Toronto since late 2022 found that 10 per cent were won by American-owned companies, worth about $210 million. Experts say those numbers are significant and a ban on U.S. bids could have an impact on the trade war.

For decades, millions of men around the world have turned to a drug — finasteride, or Propecia, its most well-known brand name — to slow hair loss. But an increasing number of experts are sounding the alarm that this medication can cause rare but serious side-effects, which can persist after stopping treatment.