Kingsville Times

At its October 6, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved the realignment of the Communities in Bloom Committee to reflect the principles and direction of Bee City Canada and directed Administration to amend the Terms of Reference of the Committee to reflect the change and to rename the Committee to “Pollinate Kingsville.” […]

Due to the ongoing postal strike, residents are encouraged to sign up for paperless billing and have their water/wastewater bills emailed directly to them. Please note you will need your utility account number to register. Sign up today. If you have an outstanding balance, call us at 519-733-2305 to get your […]

Please be advised that the driveway to the Ridgeview Park parking lot will be closed beginning Monday, October 6, 2025, to facilitate a repair and additional asphalt work. Visitors can still access the park and Gosfield Communications Community Centre, but they must park on the road and walk across the […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, October 6, 2025 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]

Fire Prevention Week is October 5 – 11, 2025. This year’s campaign is focused on how to safely buy, charge and recycle lithium-ion batteries to prevent hazards like overheating, fires and explosions. “Charge into Fire Safety” by educating yourself on proper practices. Make sure you buy batteries with a safety […]

This article has been updated. The street name was previously reported as Greenhill and has been corrected to Greenwood. As part of the Town’s Sidewalk Replacement Program, Kingsville is reconstructing and widening sidewalks on the east side of Division Street South from Pearl Street to the Royal Canadian Legion and […]

Please be advised that the parking lot at 18 Pearl Street will be closed this Thursday, October 2, 2025, for line painting, weather permitting. The lot needs to be clear for this work to be successful. The Town encourages residents to park nearby in one of our other free municipal lots. […]

Kingsville and the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary Announce the Annual 56th Migration Festival The Town of Kingsville and the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary will be hosting events together as part of the 56th annual Migration Festival taking place Thursday, October 16, to Sunday, October 19. Migration Festival is a celebration of […]

Please be advised that milling and asphalt work is scheduled to begin on Road 2 West starting Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Road 2 West will be closed between Division and McCain to accommodate this work. Please follow the posted detours to navigate around the worksite or avoid the area entirely. This […]

We’re looking for feedback about your experience at Kingsville Block Party “Glow Night” on September 20, 2025. Let us know by filling out a short survey and share your photos from the event with us at HaveYourSayKingsville.ca.

This year, the Town is looking for floats, displays, or creative ideas to join the Migration Festival Parade route happening on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Big or small. Registration is free and is required to participate. Anyone who is interested can get more information and register here. There will be other […]

Test Your Smoke Alarm Day Takes Place September 28 Across Ontario The Kingsville Fire Department is calling on all residents to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be Saved by the Beep with a working smoke alarm – it is your […]

At its September 15, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved a Zoning By-law Amendment for Gardner Estates and directed Administration to tell the County the Town has no concerns or comments with the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision Adopted an Engineer’s Report related to the Smith Newman Drain Branch – Extension Approved […]

Come down to the last Kingsville Block Party “Glow Night” for food, friends, vendors, fun, and so much more this Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Located in Kingsville Centre on King Street and Chestnut Street. See ariel performances from 519 Aerial. Music from DJ V’Amour […]

Class Environmental Assessment (Schedule C) Notice of Public Information Meeting The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) and the Town of Kingsville (Town) are carrying out a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to expand or upgrade the Kingsville Wastewater Collection and Treatment System (wastewater system). The study is being completed […]

Exciting new programs are coming to the new Gosfield Communications Community Centre in Cottam this upcoming Fall season, with some programs open now for registration.  For teens and tweens, a new Learn to Babysit course that will teach the fundamentals of caring for children and build their confidence as a babysitter. There will also be a two-hour themed hangout just […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, September 15, 2025 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]

The Town of Kingsville is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Gosfield Communications Community Centre in Ridgeview Park, 124 Fox Street. The facility serves as a shared space with Cottam Library and features an outdoor pavilion, community hall, and storage areas for sports user groups. The public […]

Kingsville Town Council will review the following applications at its September 15, 2025 Council meeting: Vacant Land, Seacliff Drive; Part of Lot 4, Concession 1, Eastern Division: Applications for a residential subdivision and a zoning by-law amendment. ZBA-2023-2 & SUB-2023-1 The proposed residential subdivision (County of Essex File 37-T-24001 and Town File SUB-2023-1) […]

The Town of Kingsville will complete a storm sewer connection on Seacliff Drive, between the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) Greenway Trail and Emily Avenue, starting Friday, August 29, 2025. The road will remain partially open, but traffic delays may occur. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible […]

On August 27, 2025, Anthony Leardi, PC Essex was joined by Mayor Dennis Rogers and members of Kingsville Town Council for a big announcement. Kingsville has received $9,035,681 for our Southwest Service Area Watermain Expansion through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. By expanding our water distribution network, we are unlocking […]

Anthony Leardi, MPP for Essex, invites the public to join him, Mayor Dennis Rogers, members of Kingsville Town Council and staff, to a big news announcement in the Town of Kingsville. Who: MPP Anthony Leardi What: BIG NEWS announcement Where: Unico Hall, 37 Beech Street When: Wednesday, August 27, 2025, […]

The Town of Kingsville is completing sewer connections on Lansdowne Avenue starting Tuesday, August 26, 2025. To facilitate this work, a section of Lansdowne Avenue between Maple Street and Myrtle Street will be closed to all traffic from 7:00 am Tuesday, August 26, 2025 to 6:00 pm Wednesday, August 27, […]

The Town of Kingsville intends to control Phragmites along all rural roads in the municipality. Commencing August 28, 2025, weather permitting to September 29, 2025. We are controlling Phragmites under the Public Works and Safety exemption to the Cosmetic Pesticide Ban in subsection 7.1(2) of the Pesticides Act for the promotion of public […]

New $3 million dollar facility will be named Gosfield Communications Community Centre As the new Cottam facility nears completion, the Town of Kingsville is excited to announce a generous donation of $250,000 from Gosfield North Communications Co-operative. This contribution will be allocated to Ridgeview Park park enhancements and support programming and […]

Starting August 25, 2025, the Town will begin repair work on the Cedar Island bridge walkway. During construction, drivers should anticipate occasional delays and be mindful of pedestrians, as the walkway will be closed during construction. Thank you for your patience. Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay

We’re looking for feedback about your experience at Kingsville Block Party “Country Night” on August 16, 2025. Let us know by filling out a short survey and share your photos from the event with us at HaveYourSayKingsville.ca.

Kingsville Try It! Programs Fair: Discover Town Programs, Win Free Registration and Prizes, and More Kingsville will be hosting Kingsville Try It! Programs Fair at Erie Migration District School. Residents can discover programs offered by the Town including drop-in programs, wellness and sports programs, board game nights, STEM programs, arts and […]

At its August 11, 2025 meeting, Council: Received a presentation from Administration on the Expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and directed Administration to bring forward cost options at budget time for dome covers (for present and future use) to help control odour at the Water Treatment Plant Approved Zoning […]

During a heavy rain event in 2023, Ruthven residents experienced basement flooding from a sanitary sewer back-up. Between 2023 and 2024, the Town hired an independent engineering firm which studied and concluded that the volume of wastewater in Ruthven is exceeding sewer capacity. There is a real risk of additional […]

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its August 19, 2025, meeting: 3039 McCain Side Road: An application for minor variance. The applicants are proposing to construct an additional dwelling unit (ADU) in the front-yard, which is not permitted in the by-law and is therefore […]

Come down to Kingsville Block Party “Country Night” for food, friends, vendors, fun, and so much more this Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Located in Kingsville Centre on King Street and Chestnut Street. Take a ride on the mechanical bull brought in by Kingsville Pro […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, August 11, 2025 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]

Kingsville Town Council will review the following applications at its August 11, 2025 Council meeting: 1. 2170 Talbot Road (County Road 34): An application for zoning amendment. The applicant is proposing to process excess soil on site. ZBA-2025-05 2. 2135 Talbot Road (County Road 34): An application for zoning amendment. The […]

Starting Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (weather permitting), construction resumes on the Road 2 West Watermain Extension project. Road 2 West in the work zone will be closed to thru traffic. Drivers should follow detour signage to navigate around the construction area. Residents in the affected area may experience water service […]

The Town of Kingsville is sharing information on behalf of the Port of Kingsville to inform residents about the dredging of Kingsville Harbour. Residents may notice this vessel working on the east side of the main channel, clearing and deepening to the west of the main channel. “The ferry passage […]

Persons holding an outstanding Building Department Permit issued by the Town of Kingsville prior to January 19, 2019 must notify the Planning and Development Services Department in person, on or before January 19, 2026 if they wish to inquire about a refund of any Indemnity Deposit balance being held. An […]

At its July 14, 2025 meeting, Council: Recognized Kingsville resident Linda Lynch for receiving the Ontario Senior of the Year Award and presented her with a certificate to honour the occasion Awarded the 2025 Kingsville Roof Repairs Tender to Kingsville Roofing in the amount of $347,000 (excluding HST) Awarded the […]

Come down to Kingsville Block Party “Kid’s Night” for food, friends, vendors, fun, and so much more this Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Located in Kingsville Centre on King Street and Chestnut Street. There will giant Lego to play with. Or hang out in the […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, July 14, 2025 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following application at its July 15, 2025, meeting: 174 Main Street West: The applicant is proposing to adjust the property boundaries by severing a portion from 174 Main Street West to be added to an adjacent property at 11 O’Halloran Street. B-2025-11 […]

The Town of Kingsville has a new 24-hour-a-day Short-Term Rental Hotline to report nuisances at neighbouring short-term rental properties.  Short-Term Rentals include bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels, inns, and any structure, or part thereof, used for temporary lodging for a period of 28 consecutive days or less in exchange for payment. Short-Term Rentals do not include short-term accommodation where this is no payment.  Reportable incidences could include:  […]

The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Agenda Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:00 – 8:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 For information pertaining to this agenda or to arrange for any additional accessibility needs, please contact the Recording Secretary at mducharme@kingsville.ca […]

Please be advised that material shortages have delayed the construction planned for the Road 2 West Watermain Extension project, meant to begin the week of June 16. When we have the revised construction schedule, we will provide new notifications to homeowners and the public. We appreciate your patience. Location: 2021 […]

We’re looking for feedback about your experience at Kingsville Block Party “Summer Solstice” on June 21, 2025. Let us know by filling out a short survey and share your photos from the event with us at HaveYourSayKingsville.ca.

At its June 16, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved Consent Application B-2025-09, to sever an existing dwelling, deemed surplus to the needs of the applicants’ farming operation, with an area of 0.16 hectares (0.40 acres) shown as Part 1 on the applicants’ sketch, known as 389 County Road 20 West, subject […]

Join us on Tuesday, July 1 at 4:00 pm in the sports fields of Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Drive, as we celebrate Canada Day with fun family activities, music, and fireworks. We’re also bringing in a giant sandbox for kids to play in. Parents, bring the kids shovels and toys. […]

The Town of Kingsville encourages all residents to sign up for paperless billing between now and July 30, 2025, to be automatically entered into a draw for a Yeti Gift Basket! Paperless billing is a simple and convenient way to receive your bill. It gives you more control over when […]

Come down to Kingsville Block Party “Summer Solstice” for food, friends, vendors, fun, and so much more this Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Located in Cottam on County Road 34 between Hill Street and Belle River Road. Strolling Magician by Nuvo Entertainment and live music […]

Fishfly season is here. The Town of Kingsville understands fishflies (also referred to as mayflies and shadflies) can be a nuisance. But they’re an essential part of our ecosystem, they do not pose a public threat, and the season is short. Please be patient with cleaning efforts and avoid turning […]

The Town of Kingsville is responding to multiple water main breaks in the Palmer area. The issue is isolated to Westlawn and Cameron Drive. We are awaiting locates and will have repairs completed as soon as possible. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area if possible. We appreciate your patience. […]

The Town of Kingsville reminds residents that all dogs must remain on their leashes in public, except when visiting the Town’s off-leash dog parks on Conservation Boulevard and Road 2 East. Leashes help prevent potentially dangerous situations, including dog biting incidents, and can help keep dogs from jumping up on […]

Please be advised that Kingsville’s 2025 Collection Calendar includes an error showing our Cottam Block Party happening tomorrow, June 14. The event is actually next weekend, on June 21. We apologize for any confusion and hope to see you out on the 21st. Learn about all the Block Party dates, […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, June 16, 2025 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]

Starting the week of June 16 (weather permitting), construction begins on the Road 2 West Watermain Extension project. Road 2 West in the work zone will be closed to thru traffic. Drivers should follow detour signage to navigate around the construction area. Residents in the affected area may experience water […]

At its April 28, 2025 meeting, Kingsville Town Council received a presentation from Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) regarding implementing a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) in the region. TWEPI advocates for all towns and municipalities in Essex County to adopt this initiative, which aims to generate a new revenue […]

Kingsville Town Council will review the following applications at its June 16, 2025 Council meeting: 76 County Road 14 East: Applications for a surplus dwelling. The applicant wants to sever an existing dwelling and accessory structures that are deemed surplus to the farming use onto a new lot. B-2025-8 & ZBA-2025-7. 389 […]

During the week of June 9, the Essex County Highways line painting crew will be in Kingsville to refresh the yellow and white lines on various streets and rural roads. Their route includes Main Street from Heritage to Kratz. Drivers should expect slow-moving traffic at times. Please note that once […]

Good things are around the corner! Kingsville Block Party is returning to Cottam and Kingsville every third Saturday during the summer months. Get together with friends and family and come enjoy great local food and drinks, vendors, live entertainment, and more. The first block party “Summer Solstice” is happening Saturday, […]

As part of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, The Town of Kingsville is joining the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for a ‘Neighbourhood Safety and Crime Prevention Walk.’ Residents are invited to the community walk to learn how to prevent opportunities for crime, change the way they see and walk […]