Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Lewis not happy with budget
REGIONAL — Essex MP Chris Lewis has issued a statement about the recently passed federal budget and he’s not holding back. “Canadians need a plan to deal with the cost-of-living crisis, to bolster our economic prosperity and competitiveness, and provide them with the hope that they can be better off than they were when the Liberals came to power,” he said through a media statement. “Justin Trudeau failed to deliver that plan, in-
stead adding another $50 billion dollars in uncontrolled spending that can only be paid through higher taxes.” Lewis feels that Canadians needed a break that they didn’t get from this budget. “To control inflation, you have to control spending,” he said. “They have failed. Trudeau continues a taxand-spend agenda to satisfy the NDP.” He said the budget also does nothing to address the cost-of-living crisis Canadians are fac-
ing. “Families that can’t afford more taxes and are struggling to pay their bills or put groceries on their table have been let down,” he added. “Young families trying to save money to buy a house, with prices up nearly 30 per cent this year alone, have been let down. Seniors living on fixed incomes, struggling to afford the high costs they see everywhere they go, have been let down.”
Don’t burn without a permit LEAMINGTON – Leamington residents are reminded of the municipality’s Open Air Burning By-law, which prohibits open air burning in most areas within Leamington. Leamington residents who require outdoor burning privileges can purchase permits online through the municipality’s website at leamington.ca/ burning. Burn permits require two to three business days for processing, and firsttime applicants require an inspection prior to approval. “It’s important that residents get a permit and follow fire-safety proto-
cols while conducting open air burns,” said Fire Chief Andrew Baird. “Burning without a permit could result in a minimum $125 fine.” Residents who have questions about open air burning or are concerned about the size of a burn pile can contact Leamington Fire Services by phone at 519326-6291. Any person who wishes to make a complaint about an open air burn can contact Fire Dispatch at 519-326-4431. Additional information about open air burning can be found at leamington. ca/burning.
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Epp weighs in on federal budget REGIONAL — Chatham-Kent Leamington MP Dave Epp says the recently released federal budget “could have been worse”, but he points to lots of shortcomings when it comes to things like stimulating the economy. “While the budget released last week has some measures that could improve the housing situation and bring our economy back on track as we recover from the unprecedented spending from COVID-19 assistance programs, it remains to be seen how much of this will come to fruition,” said Epp. “It would not be the first time that this Liberal government made a promise that it had no intention of keeping, and certain measures
such as the Tax-Free First Home Savings Account will not even be available to Canadians until 2023 – plenty of time to see a change or removal of this program entirely.” Epp said that his local constituents may see some things that will benefit them, but he just wants the government to follow through and implement them. “There are certainly some announcements in this budget that would benefit residents and businesses in Chatham-Kent Leamington, including $29.3 million over three years to introduce a Trusted Employer Model to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, which would reduce red tape for repeat employers who meet the highest
standards for working and living conditions, protections, and wages in high-demand fields,” Epp said. “Likewise, the $150 million announced for the creation of a resilient agricultural program would benefit our area, if it is actually implemented.” Epp told the Sun last week that Canadians were hoping for three major issues to be addressed with the budget — controlled spending, tax breaks for families and action on housing. “They’ve made big promises, with very little detail,” he said. He has said that he is seeing good cooperation across the aisle at the MP level and hopes for that to continue.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 14 SENIOR HORMONE HEALTH with Karen Edgerton - 11am to noon. We will learn how to naturally help our body and the hormone insulin. Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. and live streamed on YouTube at Kingsville Community Centre. Free Admission. Register: kim@ kingsvillecentre.com or 226-773-5830.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21 EATING HEALTHY with Cheryl Pedler - 11am to noon. Learn how to eat healthy for anti-inflammatory. Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. and live streamed on YouTube at Kingsville Community Centre. Free Admission Register: kim@ kingsvillecentre.com or 226-773-5830.
used clothing for men, women and children of all ages. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am to noon. Free Coffee, Free Cookies & Free Wifi. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.
T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Weigh-in from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519-3262388. Everyone welcome.
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE TAICHI - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am - Free drop-in program. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.
COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE YARN SOCIAL - Tuesdays 10:00 am, Free drop-in program. Bring your knitting or crochet project, share patterns and more. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Essex-Kent Mennonite Historical Association will be hosting a talk on the GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY, THEN AND NOW, presented by Ken Enns. It will be held Friday April 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Dr., Leamington. Free will donation. All welcome.
JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB TO PLAY CARDS every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, 12:45 p.m., at the Unico Community Centre, 33 Beech St., Kingsville. Tuesday is euchre, bridge, cribbage. Friday is euchre, bridge, pepper. Must be 50+ years of age to join. If interested, drop in any Tuesday or Friday.
FRI., APRIL 22 & SAT. APRIL 23 RUMMAGE SALE at Leamington United Church, 9 John St, on Friday, April 22 from 9:00 am - 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 23 from 9:00 am - 12 noon. Stop in and browse - we have something for everyone!
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE GUITAR WELLNESS - Thursdays 4:00 pm, Free drop-in program. Group guitar lessons to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 SENIOR EXPO 9:00 am to noon at Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. Over 30 exhibitors for health, lifestyle and active living. Free admission. First 50 visitors get a goodie bag. THURSDAY, APRIL 28 WE ARE BACK! THE ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. will have its first meeting on Saturday, April 23 at 9:00 a.m. at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 Cty. Rd. 34, Ruthven. ALL welcome. Masks optional. More info: Paul 519-738-3476/ ONGOING COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYS by appointment only, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 to book your appointment. All are welcome! Free! St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Donated gently
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www.pregnancycentre.net. MUSICIANS AND SINGERS WANTED at the Leamington Half Century Club to join in the weekly singalong every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Drop in if interested (160 Talbot St. E.). Call 519-326-2521 for more info. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www. alanonwindsoressex.com
ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meetings are April 13 and 27. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us. STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@gmail.com for information about the group. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519682-2580. PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes.
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