http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2012 www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com, All rights reserved. http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461338 Join QMI Agency's new national NFL columnist John Kryk for a web chat and live blog during the Super Bowl. Discuss the big game, the Patriots' need for revenge, or which Manning is the bigger story in Indianapolis.[...] Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:02:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461338 129729565200000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461291 A byelection will be held in Jack Layton’s former riding on March 12, the prime minister’s office announced Sunday. The riding of Toronto-Danforth, which Layton claimed in 2004, has not been represented in the House of Commons since the former NDP leader died from cancer in August.[...] Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:20:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461291 129729432000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456389 by C. Scott Holland This is the first in a two-art series on Leamington pharmacies. The history of pharmacies in the Leamington area is almost as old as the town itself. Since the earliest beginnings of Canada there have been pharmacies in every region and town throughout the nation.[...] Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456389 129728916000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456372 By David Suzuki The ongoing pipeline debates have become mired in conspiracy theories, distractions, and misinformation.[...] Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456372 129728916000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456369 The Southpoint Novice Majors met Belle River on home ice this past Wednesday the 18t, dropping a hearfelt 2-1 decision. The last time these two teams met at the beginning of the season, the Capitals had experienced their biggest defeat in a 22-0 loss against the Jr.[...] Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456369 129728052000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456365 Mark Ribble, Leamington Post For Leamington Mayor John Paterson and Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos, 2012 will act as a springboard for even better things to come.[...] Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456365 129727188000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456328 By C. Lloyd Brown-John, Director, Canterbury Eldercollege Eldercollege–that program of interesting and convenient courses for folks over age 55–successfully launched on its first Semester last September with 30 courses in Windsor, Essex, Kingsville and Leamington.[...] Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456328 129727188000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456353 Cody Lavoie, 15, recently set a new team record in the 800-metre freestyle. The Grade 10 Leamington District Secondary School student, competed at the Richmond Hill Winter Classic — a ‘tune-up’ for the Canadian Eastern Nationals, being held in mid-February in Gatineau, Quebec.[...] Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456353 129727188000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456358 27 Erie St. North. 519-326-0073 The Branch is having Joey Pupura on Friday Febuary 17. Chicken dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. Tickets in advance are $15 or at the door $25. Limited seating.[...] Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456358 129727188000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456376 By Brenda Fischer • 3 month New Year Shape-UP Special available for $115.00 & HST till the end of February. It’s the most popular membership sold every year! Come join your family and friends and get started into a regular exercise routine.[...] Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456376 129727188000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458758 If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to get more exercise, we have the perfect motivation for you, and his name is Bach! This 10-month-old retriever mix has tons of get-up-and-go and would be more than happy to run for miles if you’re looking for a jogging buddy.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:33:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458758 129726919800000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456320 By Pat Bailey When Daniel Benson suits up the University of Windsor Lancers for the upcoming season — he will definitely be enjoying a level of comfort few athletes enjoy when moving up in the ranks. For Benson, at 6’6”, 306 lbs, it will be like old home week when workouts begin.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456320 129726324000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456327 Mike Thibodeau, Special to the Post People who want to address town council about an item on the agenda will find that task easier now. Last week councillors agreed to the new policy following a report from its solicitor, Brian Sweet.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456327 129726324000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456330 Family Service Windsor-Essex County (FSWEC) will celebrate Family Literacy Day by participating in the Family Day Writing Challenge. Beginning January 27 through February 13, FSWEC will be accepting submissions from children aged 7-17 for its 2nd Annual Family Day Writing Challenge.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456330 129726324000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456342 by C. Scott Holland As the regular season winds down, Gillett Sheet Metal topped Gualtieri Farms 5-2 and need just one point to claim first-place. Leamington Chrysler blasted HUB International 11-5 and Mowtown topped Gabriele's Home & Floor 7-2.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456342 129726324000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456375 Wondering what the owls of Point Pelee National Park are up to? Discover who, who, who’s out there on an evening adventure with a park interpreter. Enjoy the fresh winter air, the peacefulness and dark skies of Point Pelee National Park as you listen for their alluring calls.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456375 129726324000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3457396 If you locally Grow It, Make It, Bake It, or just want to Sell It, we are looking for you!! The Leamington District Agricultural Society is opening a Year Round Farmers Market on our grounds!! Interested? Call the Fairboard Office for details, 519-326-8082! You will be glad you did! Remember "BUY [...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:31:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3457396 129726198600000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456379 by Dr. C. Lloyd Brown-John Sometimes you meet a person who readily identifies as ‘unique’. A person for whom respect flows from you most naturally. Such was the late Ralph Butler of Leamington. I met Ralph shortly after we moved to this part of Essex County some 17 years ago.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:51:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456379 129725850600000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456362 Mark Ribble, Leamington Post For Susan Dupont Baptista, art has been her life. Born and raised here, she sold her first piece of art at age 11 and she has spent her adult life doing commissioned works, murals and painting.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:35:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456362 129725841000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456346 A 51-year-old Kingsville woman is in hospital with serious injuries following a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer about 7:15 a.m. Jan. 24 on County Road 42.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:26:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456346 129725835600000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456339 by C. Scot Holland As both teams began their final push for playoff positions, the Leamington Flyers and goaltender Colin Greeley handed the Vipers a 3-0 setback. Entering last Thursday's contest the Flyers and Vipers were seeking victories in order to improve their positions in the standings.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:22:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456339 129725833200000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456337 by C. Scott Holland Sunday night's victory couldn't have come at a better time. While the second-place London Nationals lost to Lambton and the St. Thomas Stars lost in a shootout to St. Marys, the Leamington Flyers dominated the Chatham Maroons 5-1.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:21:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456337 129725832600000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456333 by C. Scott Holland It was an unexpected move but certainly one that may help the Flyers. Early last week, the Leamington Flyers acquired free agent player Jake Hopfner. The 18 year-old Eastpointe, Mi.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:19:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456333 129725831400000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456326 Mike Thibodeau, Special to the Post It is only a 10 by 12 foot office space but some Leamington councillors feel it is worth more than the rental now received.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:13:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456326 129725827800000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456324 Leamington Blood Donor Clinics – Wednesdays - February 1, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4. Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. West. Noon-7:30 p.m. Call 1-888-236-6283 for information or to book an appointment.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:12:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456324 129725827200000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456323 By Pat Bailey Brett Rickeard has only been kart racing for four years — but last season he proved he was ready for the leap from junior to senior kart racing.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:10:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456323 129725826000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450297 By David Suzuki Caring about the air, water, and land that give us life. Exploring ways to ensure Canada’s natural resources serve the national interest. Knowing that sacrificing our environment to a corporate-controlled economy is suicide.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450297 129724596000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450304 He Thanks the Lord For The Night Time. And soon Neil Diamond fans will be thanking him too when Joey Purpura performs Diamond in the Rough: The Neil Diamond Tribute Show at the Leamington Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday, February 18.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450304 129724596000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450301 by C. Scott Holland HUB International ended an eight week winless streak as they edged Mowtown 6-4. Leamington Chrysler topped GUaltieri Farms 5-3 and Gabriele's Home and Floor and Gillett Sheet Metal skated to a 4-4 draw.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450301 129724596000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450303 The Southpoint Capitals novice majors had a busy weekend with games in Chatham and at home, losing both. Saturday’s game was against the Kent Cobras and started out as a pretty even match but ended in a tough loss for the Capitals.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450303 129724596000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450288 In its continued quest to improve the environment of Windsor and Essex County, ERCA is now inviting landowners who wish to plant trees or undertake other restoration opportunities to give them a call.[...] Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450288 129723732000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450289 Branch 84 27 Erie St.. North Leamington, Phone Number 519-326-0073. We are open Monday's and Tuesday's from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Wednesday's and Thrusday's from Noon to 6 pm. Friday's from 11 am to close and Saturday's Noon to 6 pm(approx).[...] Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450289 129723732000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450293 The Essex County Library (ECL) is inviting young people to share their love of books with others via the internet.[...] Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450293 129723732000000000 http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450295 By Bill Gay When word recently came the Palace Theatre would close, I realized that our own Star Theatre is the last of the downtown venues.[...] Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450295 129723732000000000