Kingsville Times

The Town of Kingsville Municipal Office, Arena and Fire Hall will close at 9:30 am for an all-staff meeting on June 5, 2025. Residents can continue submitting service requests through requests@kingsville.ca during the closure or consider using the many self-service options on the Town’s website. Facilities will reopen at 12:30 pm. During […]

If you’re looking for a great volunteering opportunity this July 1st, 2025 Canada Day, we’re looking for help for our annual Canada Day Celebration. Over 3000 people attend and we expect more people will come this year. Volunteers run games, help guide people to where they want to go, help […]

Please be advised that Hydro One is replacing some poles and hydro lines at the intersection of Hwy 3 and Graham side road on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Graham will be closed between Road 2 East and County Road 18 to accommodate this work between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. Please […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, June 02, 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 Fire Department has joined the first-ever provincewide campaign to tackle 9-1-1 misuse, an issue that continues to strain emergency services. The Emergency Services Steering Committee (ESSC) has launched the “When Every Second Counts” campaign aimed at reducing non-emergency 9-1-1 calls and educating the public on proper use of 9-1-1. “9-1-1 is for […]

The Town of Kingsville was happy to recognize National AccessAbility Week with an official flag-raising on Monday, May 26, 2025. “National AccessAbility Week presents us with an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities,” said Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers. “It’s also a time to highlight […]

At its May 26, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved the proposed street names for the Kings Village at the Lake Plan of Subdivision, as detailed in the report Awarded the Road 2 West Watermain Tender to Major Construction (2010) Ltd. Consented to the proposed fence construction at 90 Main Street East, […]

Kingsville invites residents to its upcoming Open Doors Kingsville event on June 5, 2025, at the Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre. This open-house style event features two sessions: the first from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and the second from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Staff from each Municipal Department […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, May 26, 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 makes it convenient to apply for Burn Permit with its 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 is complete, they will receive a […]

Our Parks and Recreation team have officially kicked off the season for summer fun! As of this May long weekend, the following are now open: Splashpads (Lakeside Park and Ridgeview Park) Horseshoe Pits at Ridgeview Park (bring your own horseshoes) New Shade Sails at the Carnegie Green Mobi-Mat at Cedar […]

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its May 20, 2025, meeting: 30 Mill Street East: An application for consent. The applicant is proposing to create one (1) new lot. B-2025-6 100 Michelle Drive: An application for minor variance. The applicant is requesting relief from the minimum […]

Please be advised that starting Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (weather permitting), the Town of Kingsville will begin replacing road crossing culverts on Road 5 West, between Arner Townline and McCain Sideroad. Residents will still be able to access their properties but no through traffic will be allowed between 8:00 am […]

At its May 5, 2025 meeting, Council: Adopted the Engineer’s Report provided by R. Dobbin Engineering Inc. dated February 24, 2025, on the Linden Beach Relief Drain for a new assessment schedule, pursuant to Section 76 of the Drainage Act. Authorized the Mayor and Clerk to extend the service agreement […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE Special Closed Meeting of Council Agenda Monday, May 12, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the May 12, 2025 Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time […]

The Town of Kingsville is recruiting for our next wave of Volunteer Firefighters. Are you passionate about your community? Would you like to learn new skills, make a difference in your community and achieve a rewarding personal goal? Consider joining our Kingsville Fire Department. We’re accepting applications until Friday, May 23, […]

Union Water Supply System (UWSS) serves Kingsville, Leamington, Essex and Lakeshore. Kingsville has a Lawn Watering Bylaw to assist the water treatment plant with reducing peak demands on hot days that helps everyone share water resources without putting unnecessary strain on the system. Watering your lawn or garden is based […]

Due to unexpected scheduling changes with our contractor, the traffic signal outages at the intersections of Main Street at Wigle, Jasperson, and the McDonalds Plaza originally planned for Thursday, May 8, 2025, will happen today, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. These outages are necessary to complete hardware upgrades on the traffic signals. […]

Kingsville’s By-law Enforcement Officers will be conducting Pro-Active enforcement throughout the year, beginning this Spring. Enforcement this month will concentrate on the following: – Swimming pools: If you have a swimming pool, you must have a fence at least four feet tall with a self closing and self-latching gate. This […]

On May 1, 2025, the Town of Kingsville held an Oscar-themed Volunteer Appreciation Night to recognize 83 community members for their contributions and dedication over the past year. Mayor Dennis Rogers opened the night with a speech thanking Kingsville volunteers, highlighting their impact, and later greeted volunteers and presented them […]

Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning. Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4th to 10th. This year’s theme is: Be Prepared, Know Your Risks. The Town of Kingsville wants to encourage residents to be ready by understanding the risks in our area, creating a household emergency plan, and building […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, May 5, 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 proud to announce that its 2024 Recruit Class has completed their one-year probationary period. The Town recognized the accomplishments of this dedicated group at a Badge Pinning Ceremony on April 30, 2025. “Becoming a firefighter in Kingsville is no small feat,” said Kingsville’s Fire Chief, […]

At its April 28, 2025 meeting, Council: Directed Administration to prepare a report regarding the Municipal Accommodation Tax Approved the Essex County O.P.P. Detachment Board – South’s 2025 Budget, and approved remuneration for Kingsville appointed members and Provincially appointed members Authorized Administration to develop and implement a Temporary Patio Policy […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, April 28, 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 […]

At its Monday, April 14, 2025 Council meeting, in response to concerns regarding capacity at the Ruthven Sanitary System, Council passed an Interim Control By-law that prohibits construction, alteration, or expansion of any building or structure in Kingsville that would add discharge to the Ruthven Sanitary System for a one-year period, […]

The Town of Kingsville has initiated a Settlement Area Boundary review to determine the future of residential and employment growth in our community. This review builds on the County of Essex’s comprehensive Land Needs Assessment. Visit the Settlement Area Boundary Review project on our citizen engagement portal, HaveYourSayKingsville.ca to recommend land for consideration, […]

The Town of Kingsville has launched a community survey to gather feedback for its Recreation Programs and Events Action Plan. This initiative aligns with our Strategic Plan – a 2040 Vision for Kingsville, and insights will help ensure future programs and events are in sync with what residents want. Recreational activities and events […]

At its April 14, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved a Zoning By-law Amendment for 52 Heritage Road. Approved a Consent Application to sever an existing dwelling, deemed surplus to the needs of the applicants’ farming operation, at 459 County Road 34 East, subject to certain conditions. Awarded the 2025 Rural Road […]

Please be advised that Wigle Avenue will be closed between Katie Crescent and Glass Avenue starting Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (weather permitting) for storm sewer and water main connection work for the 175 Wigle Avenue subdivision. The road will close to through traffic for 2-3 days between 7:00 am and […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, April 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 […]

Two events, the Children’s Easter Egg Hunt and Dog’s Easter Egg Hunt, return Saturday, April 19, 2025. The Children’s Easter Egg Hunt is happening at Lakeside Park starting at 10:00 am. Ages 1-4 will begin at 11:00 am and ages 5-8 will begin at 11:30 am. In the event of […]

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its April 15, 2025 meeting: 1357 Heritage Road (County Road 50): An application for a technical severance. The applicants are proposing to re-establish lots that have merged on title as separate lots. No new lots are being proposed. B-2025-3 614 […]

Are you passionate about your community? The Town of Kingsville is looking for volunteers to serve on the following Committees: Communities in Bloom Migration Festival Fantasy of Lights Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Help us plan events and initiatives that improve experiences for our residents and visitors. You can make a […]

Council will review the following applications at the April 14, 2025 meeting: 459 County Road 34 East:  Applications for a surplus dwelling. The applicant is proposing to sever the existing dwelling and accessory structures onto a new lot and retain the vacant farmland. The retained farmland will be re-zoned to […]

The Town of Kingsville is happy to see local businesses recognized as winners in TWEPI’s 10th Annual Best of Windsor Essex Awards. The awards aim to celebrate the best things to see and do in the region. “I want to personally congratulate all of our Kingsville winners,” said Kingsville Mayor, Dennis Rogers. […]

The Town of Kingsville is preparing to begin cemetery maintenance in April. We encourage residents to remove wreaths, blankets, and Christmas decorations by March 31, 2025, to ensure they’re not disposed of by staff during the clean-up. We appreciate your cooperation. See Kingsville’s Cemetery By-law for more details.

The Town of Kingsville would like to inform residents that we have marked several trees in our downtown core for removal after an Arborist determined they are becoming hazardous to the downtown core. When a landmark tree that will significantly alter the streetscape or natural features of the neighbourhood is […]

Please be advised that the driveway leading to the Ridgeview Park parking lot will be closed from mid-day Wednesday, March 26, 2025, to Monday, March 31, 2025, to support the ongoing construction of the Cottam Community Centre. Visitors are encouraged to use active transportation or park on the street during […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce South Essex Community Council (SECC) has signed on to lease space at Lions Hall to expand youth programming and strengthen employment services. Council approved the agreement at its March 17, 2025, meeting. “This is exciting news for the Town and South Essex […]

At its March 17, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved zoning changes for the property at 197 Lansdowne Avenue, shifting it from “Industrial” to “Commercial.” Council also updated the Zoning By-law to allow for fewer parking spaces (42) and to exempt trucks and trailers from needing a paved area for turning. Approved […]

Kingsville Fire and Rescue is working with the Loomex Group on a Fire Master Plan. Our goal is to identify strategies for managing heightened demands on the fire department as the community grows, and align services to meet community need. Please take our survey to provide input on our current […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, March 17, 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 […]

Preliminary work on construction of the watermain for the new west side collector road extending Heritage Road to Road 2 West will begin on Monday, March 17, 2025 and continue throughout the year. The watermain will service the south western portion of Kingsville. The project was approved by Council earlier […]

Kingsville has initiated a review of the areas available for development (residential, commercial, industrial) to look at the adjustment and reallocation of lands within Kingsville, Cottam and Ruthven, which are identified in the 2024 County Official Plan for land use. Why are we doing this? Under the Planning Act, municipalities must maintain lands to […]

The Town of Kingsville asks residents and school buses using gravel roads to drive extra cautiously. Recent weather fluctuations have caused a constant freeze-thaw cycle that has resulted in large potholes and ruts along our gravel roads. The roads must dry out before we can grade them or add more […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL The Town of Kingsville Regular Meeting of Council that was scheduled for March 3, 2025 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. has been cancelled. To receive agendas, planning notices and other town news in your email inbox, subscribe here: https://subscribe.kingsville.ca/Subscribe Website: Kingsville Ontario […]

At its February 24, 2025 meeting, Council: Adopted an Engineer’s Report dated February 5, 2025, prepared by Dillon Consulting Limited pursuant to Section 78 of the Drainage Act in respect of the Tully Meleg Drain for the MTO Widening Project. Approved certain road closures for the 2025 Migration Festival Parade […]

At the February 10, 2025 public meeting, Council approved amendments to the Official Plan and the Zoning By-Laws for the Town of Kingsville. The amendments are related to building heights within the Main Street Corridor and respond to legislative and policy changes. Read the full notice.

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, February 24, 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 Significant Weather Event affecting the Town of Kingsville has ended. Please continue to use caution, as conditions could vary across the municipality. Please visit our Snow Removal page for additional information regarding winter maintenance activities. Image by Manfred Antranias Zimmer from Pixabay

The Town of Kingsville is hosting a meeting to provide information regarding updates to our Municipal Sewer-Use By-law on February 26th, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in rooms B & C at the Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Drive. At this meeting, we will: Review current By-laws and greenhouse connection […]

The Town of Kingsville has declared a Significant Weather Event concerning existing or potential hazardous weather conditions until further notice. This means: Drivers and pedestrians should use an appropriate level of caution when traveling during this event and avoid unnecessary travel if possible. Crews continue to work diligently to ensure […]

UPDATE TO ARTICLE: Declaration of Significant Weather Event The Significant Weather Event affecting the Town of Kingsville has ended.  Please continue to use caution, as conditions could vary across the municipality. Please visit our Snow Removal page for additional information regarding winter maintenance activities. Image by janeb13 from Pixabay

UPDATE TO ARTICLE: On-Street 72-Hour Parking Ban Begins 6:30 pm on February 12 The Town of Kingsville has declared a Significant Weather Event concerning existing or potential hazardous weather conditions until further notice. This means: Drivers and pedestrians should use an appropriate level of caution when traveling during this event […]

The Town of Kingsville has declared an on-street parking ban to commence winter control operations. On-street parking is now prohibited for a period of 72 hours, effective 6:30 pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Parking on residential streets during a ban carries a $35.00 fine (By-Law 63-2022). You can find alternate parking […]

At its February 10, 2025 meeting, Council: Following a presentation from the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), directed Administration to opt-in to ERCA’s Non-Mandatory Programs Fund, and the annual contribution of $32,879.00 for this fund will be transferred from the Park Fees Reserve. Approved By-laws 4-2025 and By-Law 5-2025, being […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, February 10, 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 […]

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Monday, February 3, 2025 Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Town of Kingsville’s Meeting of the Committee of the Whole will take place on February 3 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Agenda (PDF): Agenda Package – Committee of the […]

At its January 27, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved an application to sever an existing dwelling, deemed surplus to the needs of the applicants’ farming operation on a 0.51 ha (1.3 ac.) lot known as 516 Road 11, in the Town of Kingsville, subject to certain conditions. Approved an application to […]

Are you passionate about your community? The Town of Kingsville is looking for volunteers to serve on the following Committees: Communities in Bloom Fantasy of Lights Migration Festival Help us plan events and initiatives that improve experiences for our residents and visitors. You can make a difference while meeting great people […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, January 27, 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 […]

Provincial investment will facilitate the construction of up to 2,927 homes On January 23, 2025, Anthony Leardi, MPP for the Riding of Essex, announced that the Ontario government is investing $7,437,500 in critical infrastructure to facilitate the construction of up to 2,927 new homes in Kingsville. The funding is being […]

At its January 13, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved the following actions based on the recommendations of the Integrity Commissioner’s report dated January 6, 2025, respecting an investigation of a complaint received regarding the conduct of a Town of Kingsville Committee Member: That Council issues a public reprimand to the Committee […]

Get to Know the Plan for Snow Street parking restrictions During winter, our primary goal is to address snow and ice so you can safely get where you need to go, which is only possible when the snow plow’s path is free from vehicles and obstacles. Amendments to Kingsville’s Winter […]

The Council of the Town of Kingsville passed By-law 01-2025 on January 13, 2025 By-law 01-2025 amends the Town of Kingsville Comprehensive Zoning By-law 1-2014, Section 4.2 – Accessory Buildings & Structures, to the following: Section 4.2 (h) Accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed the following heights: in residential […]

Applications for a Short-Term Rental Licence are now available on the Town’s website at www.kingsville.ca/STR. On November 4, 2024, Kingsville Town Council adopted By-law 82-2024, which mandates that all Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in the Town must be licensed to operate or advertise. This new regulation aims to ensure compliance with safety and […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, January 13, 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 […]