JANK

06/04/2026

Come and enjoy the fun... Kingsville Highland Games Saturday, June 27th

05/25/2026

Bittersweet news from Jank Words & Pictures.

After several great years, we’ll soon be moving out of our cozy little Jank office at 61 Richmond in downtown Amherstburg. The move is a positive one for us creatively and personally, but we’ll genuinely miss this space and the people around it.

We turned the office into a warm creative nook for writing, design, meetings, brainstorming, books, coffee, and conversations. The main office is approximately 10 x 14, with a bonus kitchenette/storage area and custom shelving we used for our book collection.

Honestly, it’s one of the best downtown locations in Amherstburg... right in the heart of everything.

Some great perks include:
• use of a kitchen
• small and large boardrooms
• communal gathering space
• tenant bulletin board
• rotating sandwich board signage on the street
• exterior building signage
• branding on the large welcome screen at entry
• wonderful receptionist and client greeting area
• private parking
• excellent security system
• workshops and tenant collaboration ideas in the works
• and a fantastic landlord who is responsive, thoughtful, and open to fresh ideas

If you or someone you know might be interested in the space, send us a message and we’ll connect you with the right person.

61 Richmond has been very good to us.

*decor not included.

05/03/2026

This incredible World War I diary, written on cigarette rolling papers. Sometimes getting down your thoughts is that important. Donated to the Library of Congress by the family.

What family treasure do you have worthy of a museum?

Ivan Sparling Jr.'s incredible World War I diary, written on cigarette rolling papers during his time in France, were recently given to the Library by Sparling's great-granddaughter Molly on behalf of his descendants.

Veterans History Project donations like this one are so interesting and special!

Do you have an original diary, journal, or manuscript that you or another veteran in your life kept from time in the service? Please reach out to us at [email protected] to tell us more about your materials.

04/30/2026

Come listen to this wonderful band... Saturday June 6th.
Donations graciously accepted.

Looking for something to do? Why not take in a pipes and drum concert!¡

04/21/2026

Come From Away… at The Chrysler Theatre, Windsor.

04/16/2026

What a wonderful $20K boost from our government for The Kingsville Highland Games. Mark your calendars for June 27, 2026!

04/14/2026

ONLY a few spaces left for vendors at the Kingsville Highland Games. Check details below...

LAST CALL!
Looking for merchandise vendors to round out our bustling Highland marketplace.

Opportunity to connect with a vibrant community from across Ontario in a setting like no other - the grounds of Colasanti's Tropical Gardens.

Only a few spaces remain. Whether wares are ancient, modern or somewhere between - this multi-generational audience is ready to discover.

DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2026
SPACES AVAILABLE: 10’X10’ & 10’X20’
EMAIL: [email protected]

This event has been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund a program of the Government of Ontario for the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation.

Kingsville Bia Leamington BIA Essex BIA Vendors, Events, and Booth Exhibitors of Windsor Essex County Kingsville Foodie

04/14/2026

Kilt-wearing booster of the arts named Canada’s “Scot of the Year” — and making the front page of the Windsor Star.

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Philip Lindsay McLeod, a visionary Windsor arts leader whose passion for creativity, culture, and community continues to shape our city in extraordinary ways.

From his transformative work at SHŌ Art, Spirit & Performance to his longstanding commitment to bringing people together through the arts, this national recognition is so richly deserved.

The Scottish Studies Foundation and Scottish Studies Society, proud hosts of Scot of the Year, were honoured to recognize Phil this past weekend — a leader whose impact on Windsor’s cultural landscape continues to inspire.

At Jank, we love celebrating the people and stories that make this city what it is.

Congratulations again, Phil — Windsor is cheering you on.

To learn more about the Scottish Studies Foundation, membership, upcoming events, or donations, visit: www.scottishstudies.com

04/13/2026

A wonderful online teaser from the Windsor Star on our Scot of the Year 2026, Philip McLeod, with the full print feature appearing this Tuesday.

Led by the Scottish Society of Windsor Pipe Band, we held a tartan parade before the doors opened at Willistead Manor, setting the tone for a beautiful evening of celebration.

Please visit the Windsor Star website under Local News to catch the teaser article.

Photo credit: Philip McLeod, alongside his wife Susan McLeod, left, during Saturday’s Tartan Day parade and award ceremony at Willistead Manor. Photo by Millar Holmes-Hill / Windsor Star.

04/13/2026

A wonderful online teaser from the Windsor Star on our Scot of the Year 2026, Philip McLeod, with the full print feature appearing this Tuesday.

It was an honour to be part of such a beautiful weekend celebration of Phil’s remarkable contribution to arts, culture, and community in Windsor.

Watch for Tuesday’s paper and join us in celebrating a truly deserving honouree.

Honouring Windsor's Philip McLeod as Canadian Scot of the Year for contributions to arts, culture was a 'no-brainer' — Scottish Society.