NEWSFLASH JANUARY 2026 – TownePlace Suites Tecumseh Windsor; Navacord Insurance Services South West Inc.; Erie Shores Health Foundation
TownePlace Suites by Marriott officially opened the doors to the TownePlace Suites Tecumseh Windsor in late November 2025. The new 142-room extended-stay hotel brings modern comfort and residential-style convenience to the Windsor Essex region. Purpose-built for today’s self-sufficient traveller, TownePlace Suites Tecumseh Windsor features spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens, dedicated workspaces, and separate areas for living, working, and sleeping— making it ideal for relocating families, corporate project teams, sports groups, and weekend visitors. It also features pet-friendly accommodations, boasts an indoor heated pool and 24/7 fitness centre, and offers a complimentary hot daily breakfast, among other amenities.
Another unique feature is Treaty & Oak, a whiskey bar celebrating Windsor’s robust whisky production. The city is home to the large-scale Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery, which produces brands like J.P. Wiser’s, and many craft whiskey distilleries, such as Wolfhead Distillery. “This opening marks an exciting milestone for our community to offer travellers a flexible, spacious, and home-like experience designed for longer stays,” states Davide M. Petretta, P.Eng., GSC, Petcon Realty Corp. and Owner of the TownePlace Suites Tecumseh Windsor. “From the quality of the rooms to the curated amenities, we look forward to delivering an experience that raises the bar for hospitality here in Windsor.” TownePlace Suites Tecumseh Windsor is professionally managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts. It is conveniently located at 1600 Sylvestre Drive just off the E.C. Row Expressway, near major area businesses and attractions — including Windsor International Airport (YQG), St. Clair College SportsPlex, Tecumseh Mall, Lake St. Clair, the WFCU Centre, and the Windsor-Detroit border crossing — the hotel offers unparalleled accessibility for both business and leisure travellers. Petcon also owns the nearby Holiday Inn Express & Suites Windsor East — Lakeshore which opened in 2021.
As of November 1, 2025, Ives Insurance Brokers in Windsor Essex, (under President Jeff Ives in Essex, which also has offices as far as Waterloo) and Insurance Store (under President Jamie Mingay in Windsor) are now conducting business as Navacord Insurance Services South West Inc. Mingay now leads as President, and Ives has taken the role of Executive Chairman. While the business names have changed, current insurance policies remain active and unchanged. The brokerages offer a wide range of personal, business, and farm insurance solutions. “Aligning these brokerages under a unified, national brand is a defining moment for Navacord,” says Shawn DeSantis, President and CEO, who leads the national-level team. “This step forward allows us to enhance our value proposition for both employees and clients, and accelerate our momentum as an industry leader, while scaling our capabilities and continuing to deliver high-quality service.” Founded in 2014 — with the corporate head office located in Toronto — by DeSantis and T. Marshall Sadd, Navacord is one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing multi-line insurance brokerages and financial services firms. In Windsor, the Navacord regional head office is situated in the previous location of Insurance Store, 325 Devonshire Road, #120. Read the full press release about this consolidation of broker partners in the Windsor Essex region, along with others in Canada online.
Erie Shores Health Foundation in Leamington announced in December 2025 the launch of Care 365, a new monthly giving program that supports compassionate, high-quality care every single day of the year at Erie Shores HealthCare and The Hospice, Erie Shores Campus. To kick off the program, a generous $15,000 matching gift from a grateful patient will double the monthly contributions made by the community — giving donors the opportunity to make twice the impact simply by joining. “Care happens every day,” says Chrissy Kelton, Major Gifts Officer at Erie Shores Health Foundation. “Monthly giving shows that small amounts truly add up. It’s no different than a streaming subscription or a weekly latte — but this one helps someone in our community when they need it most. It’s a powerful way for us to create meaningful change all year long.” Monthly gifts provide the Foundation with consistent, reliable funding for the programs, equipment, and services patients rely on every day — from emergency care to comfort at end of life. At The Hospice, Erie Shores Campus, these moments are deeply felt. “We truly appreciate all the thought and consideration that go into the donations that we receive,” expresses Dr. William Burgess of The Hospice, Erie Shores Campus. “We do our best to ensure these contributions allow for the moments that mean so much to those we are caring for.” In addition, frontline staff in the hospital echo the importance of community support and how it strengthens patient care. “Donations don’t just buy things — they lift burdens for our patients and our staff,” says Neelu Sehgal, Chief Nursing Executive and Program Development at Erie Shores HealthCare. Jess Towle, Pharmacist at Erie Shores HealthCare, adds: “When people give back, it helps ensure that a high level of care is available for their family, their friends, and their neighbours. It’s really about all of us investing in each other’s health and well-being.” With the matching gift in place, the Foundation hopes community members will take this opportunity to make a lasting impact through a simple monthly contribution. By joining Care 365, donors help ensure that compassionate care is available close to home — not just today, but every day.
