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In advance of Road 10 resurfacing later this year, Shepley Road Maintenance will begin replacing culvert road crossings the week of March 28th (weather permitting). As a result, Road 10 (between County Road 27 and Graham Sideroad) will be closed for up to two weeks. Residents and property owners along […]

We will be replacing a road culvert crossing today at the intersection of Road 7 & Graham. Motorists are asked to avoid the area & exercise patience as the repairs are taking place. Please watch for detour signs. Thank you! Image by embinmt from Pixabay

On Monday, March 28, 2022, Kingsville Town Council will receive and consider adopting the final version of the Town’s Official Plan, as reviewed by the County of Essex. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm. The Official Plan is the Town’s general land use planning policies brought together into a single […]

Planning Items for Review at the March 22, 2022 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its March 22, 2022 meeting: –  406 County Road 34 West, a consent application to create three residential lots with frontage on Cameron Side […]

There is a water main break at the intersection of Fox and Hill Street in Cottam. Staff are on site setting up the traffic control plan. Drivers should proceed with caution through the work zone. Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay

Council Meeting Agenda Online: The agenda for the March 14, 2022 Council meeting is now available online at http://ow.ly/g8xS50Ih4Vo The meeting begins at 6:00pm. Watch the livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream.

Effective 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, Mayor Nelson Santos officially lifted the Covid-19 pandemic and shoreline flood monitoring emergencies within the Town of Kingsville. The original Declaration of Emergency was declared on March 22, 2020 under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. The declaration gave the municipality […]

Kingsville is looking for Volunteer Ambassadors. You can help with various Town projects and initiatives. Support Communities in Bloom by volunteering to help with: –  Educational events that encourage beautification efforts in Kingsville –  The National Judging competition –  Pumpkin Parade. Help with the Migration Festival by volunteering to: –  […]

At the February 28, 2022 Council meeting, Council: • Approved the site plan application for a new office building with parking on Division Road North, near the Dairy Queen and new Tim Hortons • Approved the Timbercreek Estates Block 29 proposal, which conveys a portion of land to the Town […]

At the March 14, 2022, Council meeting, Council will consider the following applications: 60 & 66 Main Street West: A zoning amendment to permit a new two-storey residential dwelling with a garage on ground level, with a new parking lot. (The original application, which is not moving forward, was for […]

The Town of Kingsville is changing its Fire Inspection practices and fee structure. The Ontario Fire Marshal Emergency Management (OFMEM) mandates every municipality in the province to have a Fire Prevention Program to keep people safe from potential fire threats. Regular inspections, testing and maintenance make for safer working and living environments […]

Starting Tuesday, March 1, visitors are no longer required to show proof of vaccination at the Kingsville Arena and other indoor Town-owned facilities. “We’ve been seeing more and more people at the Arena the past couple of months,” said Kingsville’s Director of Community and Development Services, Richard Wyma. “With the […]

TAKE NOTICE that Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold a Special Closed Session Meeting pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 on Thursday, March 3, 2022 commencing at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to enter into Closed Session to consider a matter under […]

Agenda Online: The Council Meeting agenda for the February 28, 2022 meeting is now available online at http://ow.ly/2Kt850I3xhj The meeting starts at 6:00pm by zoom. Watch the livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream.

Municipal staff report a failed culvert near Road 7 East and Graham Side Road. Water levels are too high to repair this issue immediately. Until the repair is possible, the eastbound lane of the intersection is closed. To guide traffic around the site, we have installed signage and barrels. Drivers […]

On February 19, 2022 Kingsville Fire and Rescue responded to a house fire on County Road 20 West. By the time crews arrived, flames fully engulfed the home, but the sole occupant was safely outside, having heard the smoke alarm. A quick visual of the house’s interior showed the fire […]

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 6:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 In light of the provincial restrictions, this Committee of the Whole meeting is being held electronically. You’ll find the agenda here. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream […]

Council Highlights At the February 14, 2022 council meeting, council: • Conducted its annual review of fees-related bylaws and approved updates to water rates, development charges and various user fees. • Approved new fire inspection fees to address higher risk and vulnerable occupancies • Approved exempting refreshment truck vendors from […]

If you own property in the Town of Kingsville you should have received your 2022 interim tax bill.  The tax due dates are as follows: February 28, 2022 May 31, 2022 Please refer to the brochure included with your tax notice for a listing of the payment options available.  Avoid […]

Kingsville Awaits Provincial Orders Regarding Changes to Proof of Vaccination System Recently, the Ontario government announced that as of March 1, the province will no longer require people show proof of vaccination requirements to enter indoor spaces. Staff are reviewing what the changes will mean for municipal programs and facilities, […]

Winter weather warning: We’re expecting heavy snowfall and up to 5mm of ice between Wednesday and Friday. Please navigate roads and sidewalks with extreme caution and only travel if necessary. There is no on-street parking permitted between midnight and 6 am. Please move parked vehicles and portable items so our […]

In light of new provincial restrictions, Council has returned to electronic participation until further notice. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. Click here to see the entire agenda Photo by Chris Anson

Go paperless! The Town of Kingsville is always looking for ways to improve services for our community. When enrolling for this service, you agree to receive an electronic copy of your bill in place of your paper bill. Paperless billing has many convenient features and benefits, such as: – It’s […]

Winter Maintenance Update The Town of Kingsville has ended the Significant Weather Event declared on Wednesday in anticipation of 48 hours of heavy snowfall. During a Significant Weather event, all roads and sidewalks maintained by the Town are considered to be in a “state of repair,” and maintenance may take […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce that facilities have reopened, and programs have resumed following the provincial announcement to safely and gradually reopen Ontario. The Arena will feature indoor Pickleball Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 am-1 pm. Skating has also recommenced in accordance with the schedule on our […]

Kingsville is declaring a Significant Weather Event in anticipation of heavy snowfall expected Wednesday, February 2, 2022, to Friday, February 4, 2022. Environment Canada projects total snowfall to reach 30 – 45 centimetres over 48 hours. The forecast also calls for winds gusting from 50 – 70 kilometres per hour. […]

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will consider amendments to the following By-laws: Fees and Charges By-law 3-2022 Building Services Fees By-law 4-2022 Water and Sewage Rate By-law 5-2022 at its Regular Meeting on: Monday, February 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. A Summary of […]

Have Your Say! We’re picking a colour for the splash pad changerooms. We have three colour options we’re considering. Ask your kids to weigh in and vote for your favourite on our Have Your Say page. The poll is open until Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 5:00 pm. Read this news update on our […]

Kingsville Town Council approved the 2022 Municipal Budget at its January 26, 2022 meeting. Council prioritized infrastructure and operational improvements. Some approved projects for 2022 include: –  Reconstruction of Cedar Island Park Laneway and resurfacing of Cedar Island Subdivision –  Replacing the Sumac Pedestrian Bridge –  Resurfacing Road 11 from […]

  The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce the launch of our new cloud-based permitting system, Cloudpermit. Cloudpermit allows residents and builders to apply for a building permit online, anytime, and from anywhere. “This is one more way Kingsville is streamlining and digitizing our processes to provide residents with a […]

Kingsville’s Plan for Snow Kingsville prioritizes snow removal by road class. We do high priority roads (Class 3) followed by rural roads (Class 4) and local roads (Class 5). Sidewalks & parking lots are done up to 48 hours after the snowfall ends. Get to Know the Plan for Snow […]

Jasperson Drive Update: We’re pleased to announce the new Jasperson Drive will soon be in service. The Town is waiting for a hydro connection for the streetlights. Once complete, we will open the road and temporarily block the Jasperson Lane S-bend. Permanent removal of the S-bend happens after we replace […]

Agenda Online: The agenda for our January 24, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council is now online. You can find it at http://ow.ly/JoiK50HAmqX The meeting starts at 6:00 pm.

Council Highlights from the January 19, 2022 Special Meeting of Council: On the second day of budget deliberations, Council moved to enhance tree planting efforts and invested in the creation of a new dog park, subject to grant approval. Council approved Parks, Programs and Events, and Planning budgets. Approved capital […]

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following application at its January 18, 2022 meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm via Zoom. To provide a comment, please follow the directions identified in the linked notification letter. 357 County Road 34 East, Relief from 4.2 h) i) Accessory Building […]

Please be advised that the replacement of the Road 11 Bridge over Ruscom River will begin on January 17, 2022. This project should last until early May 2022. The road will be fully closed at the bridge location, with a detour route from Graham Side Road, to Road 10, to […]

Kingsville Town Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month, with the exception of July, August and December as per the Town’s Procedure By-law. 2022 is also an Election Year with Election Day on October 24th, 2022. Meetings in October and November have also been revised to account […]

Tomorrow (January 7. 2022) is the last day for Christmas Tree pick-up. If you require a pick-up, please call the Town at 519-733-2305 before 3:00 pm on January 7, 2022, to coordinate with staff. Kingsville also provides several Christmas Tree Drop off depots, which will remain open until January 30, […]

Council will meet to deliberate the 2022 Draft Budget on January 12, 2022, January 19, 2022, and (if needed) January 26, 2022. “The proposed draft budget holds the line on Capital spending while attempting to address significant Operating challenges such as inflation,” said Director of Financial Services Ryan McLeod. “According […]

Kingsville is extending the Fantasy of Lights Festival by keeping the lights on at Lakeside Park and Cottam Rotary Park until January 26, 2022. The Festival was initially set to conclude on January 4, 2022. “We could all use a little extra brightness in our lives right now,” said Kingsville […]

On January 3, 2022, the Ontario government announced plans to temporarily impose restrictions on businesses, private gatherings, and other activities. The Ontario government’s decision is in response to recent trends that show the highly transmissible Omicron variant increasing COVID-19 hospitalizations throughout the province. The Town of Kingsville will continue to […]

A garbage collection date is missing from Kingsville’s 2021 Collection Calendar. The calendar does not show a garbage collection scheduled on Friday, December 31, 2021. Please note that if your street receives its weekly collection on Fridays, your garbage will be picked up on December 31, 2021, as typically scheduled. We […]

We’re looking back at highlights from the past year. From capital projects to community events to new initiatives we’ve undertaken to make our Town a progressive and prosperous place: we’ve accomplished a lot this year, Kingsville! Check out the Kingsville Ontario Year End Review for 2021. Read this news update on our website

The Town of Kingsville is undertaking budget deliberations for the proposed 2022 Budget on the following dates: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2022 – 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2022 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (tentative) – only […]

Notice to residents: The Municipal Office will be closed for the holidays on December 24, 27, 28, 31 and January 3, 2022. Feel free to visit us at www.kingsville.ca, where many of our services can be accessed online. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year.

We recently conducted a survey to see if there is an appetite for adding another yard waste collection date before the end of the year. Based on the number of responses received and the overall cost of providing the additional pick up, the Town has opted not to organize this […]

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its December 21, 2021 meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm. To provide a comment, please follow the directions identified in the linked notification letter. VL County Rd 27 E – Lot Addition – B/20/21 239 Queen St – Reduce Rear […]

Families can place an animal-friendly ornament on the Carnegie Christmas Tree from December 6, 2021 – December 11, 2021. Or you can leave the decoration at the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre for Parks and Recreation and Kingsville Fire and Rescue personnel to place on the tree on your behalf. Please […]

Saturday, December 11, 2021 9 am – 2 pm Red Apple (33 Division N) Join Kingsville Fire & Rescue at Red Apple and help them fill a fire truck with toys. These donations will be given to Leamington & Area Toys 4 Tots, a local group of volunteers whose goal is to […]

It’s Time to Light up the Town! Where: The Town of Kingsville Who: 1) Residential homes with addresses in Kingsville, Cottam, and Ruthven 2) Business storefronts & properties with addresses in Kingsville, Cottam, and Ruthven Categories: 1) Residential – presented by the Williams Light Show in memory of Lois Williams (People’s […]

The Windsor Essex County Health Unit has issued a Letter of Instruction in response to rising COVID-19 cases in our region. The Health Unit identifies new limitations on indoor gatherings within the letter, which come into effect on Friday, December 10, 2021. As a result, the Town of Kingsville has decided to proactively […]

There is a water main break at 540 County Road 34 in Cottam. Staff are on-site for the repair, and we have reduced traffic to a single lane. The water main has been temporarily shut off. We have notified residents in the affected area of the service disruption through the […]

The Town of Kingsville is in the final stages of completing the water main tie-in on Road 2 E. We temporarily shut down a 24” transmission main to facilitate the process. Staff are working with Union Water to minimize service disruptions. However, this main feeds a large distribution area, and […]

Updated: POSTPONED: Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting: Zoning By-Law Amendment Postponed Application The following application was scheduled for Council consideration at its December 13, 2021 meeting, however, it has been postponed until further notice. 174 County Road 27 W, a Zoning By-Law amendment to permit a secondary dwelling […]

There is a water main break in front of 95 Victoria Ave between Wellington Street and Grace Street. Drivers should avoid the area if possible. After completing the repair on the water main break at Stonehedge Drive and Long Crescent, staff will attend to this break. Read this news update on our […]

Kingsville is pleased to announce that it has reached a new collective agreement with its full-time union employees. IBEW Local 636 members ratified the contract on Tuesday evening. “Our union employees are the heart and soul of our organization, and they work hard to deliver services throughout the community,” said […]

The 18th Annual Santa Claus Parade is this Saturday, November 20, 2021. Jasperson Drive will close at 4:00 pm to allow for parade staging, and sections of Main Street East, Division Street South and Park Street will close at 5:30 pm. All connecting side streets along the route will be […]

The agenda for the Monday, November 22, 2021 Council Meeting is now available online at http://ow.ly/1Qsz50GQQxW In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Council is meeting in-person in Council Chambers, however, members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. Photo by Chris Anson

TAKE NOTICE that Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will, pursuant to Subsection 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, hold a Special Closed Session Meeting on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at 5:30 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to enter into Closed Session to consider matters […]

The Town of Kingsville is making it more convenient to apply for Burn Permits with its newly launched online portal at kingsville.burnpermits.com. All open-air fires require an approved permit under the Town’s BY-LAW 57-2019. Property owners can create an account to access the online application form. Once the application process […]

Kingsville is excited to present the 18th Annual Santa Claus Parade on November 20, 2021, at 6:00 pm in Downtown Kingsville. During the parade, Kingsville Fire and Rescue will be collecting toys to donate to the Kingsville and Gosfield South Goodfellows. “We want to ensure every child in our community […]

Kingsville’s Remembrance Day Service is in front of the cenotaph at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 (145 Division St S.) on November 11, 2021, at 11:00 am. As the service is outdoors, it is open to the public. Please note, the Legion will not host any activities indoors following the service this […]

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its November 16, 2021 meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm. To provide a comment, please follow the directions identified in the linked notification letter. VL County Rd 14, Application for a Lot Addition, B/19/21 VL County Rd 27 […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce that the first phase of returning to in-person Council meetings begins on November 8, 2021. Council members and Senior Administration will attend in person, with additional staff, presenters, and delegates continuing to participate via Zoom. Members of the public can continue to […]

The Town of Kingsville’s Winter Control policies are in effect from November 15 to April 15 each year, during which time there is no on-street parking permitted between midnight and 6:00 am during winter snow events. The Town also asks residents to remove any portable items, such as basketball nets, […]

Road reopens The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce that construction on the culvert at Division Street North and Hillview Crescent is complete, and the road reopened to traffic on October 28, 2021 at 6:00 pm. Read this news update on our website

 On Monday, November 1, 2021, Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee holds its annual Pumpkin Parade at Lakeside Park. This community event gives residents a way to recycle their pumpkins, as all pumpkins donated go to an organic form and become compost or feed for animals. “It’s such a great concept,” […]

UPDATED: There’s a location change for the Beauty Crawl due to rain. The Market is now at the Unico Community Centre on Beech Street. Kingsville is pleased to hold its first annual Beauty Crawl on Friday, October 29, 2021, from 2 pm – 7 pm on the parquette next to […]

The Town of Kingsville is excited to plan this year’s Santa Claus Parade as part of Fantasy of Light Celebrations on Saturday, November 20, 2021, starting at 6:00 pm. The community has shown overwhelming support for this town-organized event, and to date, we have received almost fifty registrations for floats […]

  The Monday, October 25, 2021 Council Meeting agenda is available online here. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this Regular Meeting of Council is being held electronically. Members will meet via electronic participation. Members of the public can view the meeting at www.kingsville.ca/meetings and select the VIDEO icon. […]

Project Update and Road Closure Timeline Although challenges in the early onset have delayed the project schedule, construction on the culvert at Division Street North and Hillview Crescent continued this week and is nearing completion. It is currently anticipated that the road will be open for traffic late next week, […]

At the October 12, 2021, Council Meeting, Council: * Denied a zoning amendment application that would have permitted a professional office with staffing at 9 Pulford Street. * Approved recommended changes to residential water billing. * Approved a Zoning amendment to allow for a veterinary clinic at 1172 County Road […]

The Town of Kingsville is still accepting applications for the Kingsville Community Grant Fund until October 31, 2021. This fund provides financial assistance to organizations that benefit the general public.  To be eligible, organizations must be a: Registered charitable organization Registered not-for-profit organization Volunteer group Eligible funding categories include: Social and community services Seniors or […]

At the October 12, 2021 Council meeting, Council will consider the following applications: 9 Pulford Street: A zoning by-law amendment to add “owner-occupied professional office” as an additional permitted use on the property. ZBA/19/21 1172 County Road 20: A zoning by-law amendment to change current zoning to ‘site-specific rural commercial’ to […]

The detour route for Road 2 East reconstruction will be expanding this week to include Kratz Sideroad as there will be a complete closure on Road 2 East just west of Graham Sideroad. The expanded closure is required as part of the ongoing reconstruction project and will last approximately two […]

The Town of Kingsville is happy to announce that Paula Parker will join the Town’s administrative team as its new Clerk. Paula is an accomplished municipal leader with eleven years of experience in local government, a diploma in Municipal Management, a certificate in Canadian Risk Management, and certificates in Municipal […]

The Town of Kingsville is currently watching weather patterns to determine when staff will close outdoor public washrooms for the season. We anticipate closures taking place in the first or second week of October. The washroom at Lakeside Park is presently under construction. Once construction is complete, it will remain […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is tomorrow, September 30, 2021. This day commemorates the survivors and victims of residential schools, their families and communities. Kingsville encourages you to help spread a wave of orange across our Town. Wear an orange shirt, tie orange ribbons around your trees, and light […]

The Town of Kingsville raised a flag in celebration of Franco-Ontarian Day. This celebration, held every year on September 25th, is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate Francophone heritage across the province.

APPLICATION: ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FILE ZBA/19/21 (Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.P. 13)  APPLICANT: 2791854 Ontario Inc.  LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 9 Pulford St., Lot 3 & Pt. Lot 4, Plan 1182, Pt. Lots 5 &  6, W/S Water Mill Street, Pt. Lots 8 & 9, E/S Division   […]

Council will consider the following applications at its September 27, 2021 meeting. This meeting starts at 6:00 pm via zoom. 1775 Division Rd N (County Rd 29) – Zoning By-Law Amendment to permit the construction of a secondary dwelling unit within a proposed new garage. ZBA / 17 / 21 177 County […]

It has come to our attention that people are receiving calls from a number that appears to be from the Kingsville BIA. These calls are not coming from the BIA, the phone number was spoofed, and these are scam calls. The BIA has notified Bell Canada. On behalf of the […]

Kingsville Celebrates Welcoming Week 2021 with Community Visits at Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre It’s Welcoming Week in Canada now through September 19, 2021. Welcoming Week is a Government of Canada initiative that aims to bring new and long-time residents together to build solid connections and emphasize the importance of […]

The Committee of Adjustment will consider the following applications at its September 21, 2021 meeting. This meeting starts at 6:00 pm via zoom. 738 Dix Alley – Minor variance application to reduce the front yard setback requirement for a new house on the property. A / 10 / 21 222 Road 10 […]