Kingsville Times

Kingsville is holding its first “Name the Snow Plow” contest! With the help of local elementary schools, we’ll soon have names for four of our six snow plows, but we need your help naming the remaining two. Go to our Name the Snow Plow project page on HaveYourSayKingsville.ca to submit your ideas and upvote […]

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following notices at its November 21, 2023, meeting: 934 Road 6 East: An application to establish an easement and for a lot addition. The applicants want to surrender an existing easement and create a new one to give access to a dwelling […]

The Town of Kingsville’s Fantasy of Lights is bringing “Christmas Magic” to the community with seven weekends of family-friendly events. The festival returns on Saturday, November 18, 2023, with the Santa Claus Parade and Opening Ceremonies. The Santa Claus Parade, sponsored by SK Cornerstone, starts at 5:00 pm at Wigle Avenue […]

The Town of Kingsville Council meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. has been cancelled. You can reach all of Council at council@kingsville.ca Questions should be directed here: requests@kingsville.ca To receive agendas, planning notices and other town news in your email inbox, subscribe here: […]

Kingsville Remembers The Remembrance Day stat falls on Monday, November 13th this year. Our office will be closed. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, November 14th. Please join us at the Kingsville Legion cenotaph on Saturday, November 11th at 11:00 am, for the annual Remembrance Day Service. Address: 2021 Division […]

Kingsville Town Council will consider amendments to the Fees and Charges Bylaw and the Water and Sewage Rate Bylaw at its Monday, November 20, 2023 meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm. Charging fees for services that benefit specific users helps us reduce the burden on taxpayers as a whole. […]

Kingsville’s Remembrance Day Service is in front of the cenotaph at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 11:00 am, 145 Division Street South. Following the service, the Legion will open for free soup, hot chocolate and coffee. Adjacent to the Legion is the Kingsville Military Museum, open […]

The Town of Kingsville is upgrading all water meters within the community. This upgrade is necessary as many of the current meters have exceeded their lifespan and the Automated Meter Reading (AMR) technology has become obsolete. Neptune Technology Group has been contracted to perform the upgrade and you will soon […]

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee holds its annual Pumpkin Parade at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street. This community event allows residents to recycle their pumpkins since they are donated to an organic farm as compost or animal feed following the parade. “This is a purposeful event,” said […]

Kingsville will hold a public information centre (PIC) to gather feedback and insights from the community on a new facility for Cottam. As the next step in our Facilities Review, the Committee of the Whole asked Administration to work with groups like the Essex County Library, Cottam Baseball, Cottam Soccer, […]

Kingsville is seeking input from residents to inform the development of a new strategic plan and long-term community vision (Kingsville 2040). The Town has launched an online project page on our public engagement portal (HaveYourSayKingsville) to get feedback. Kingsville Council is working with Administration and Consultants from Colliers Project Leaders to create […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, October 23, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the October 23, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream For […]

The Town of Kingsville is thrilled to announce the 54th annual Migration Fall Festival is in full swing! The Great Migration Paint Out started today (Thursday, October 19). During this outdoor painting competition, you will see artists setting up and painting ‘en plein air’ all weekend. Tomorrow (Friday, October 20), Jody […]

Kingsville has recently updated its Community Grant Fund policy to provide financial assistance to organizations that benefit the general public. Changes to the policy include: Extending the application deadline date to November 30th to be considered for the following budget year Providing cash grants only, to a maximum of $10,000 […]

The Town of Kingsville reminds residents to join our Firefighters for a fun-filled day at the Annual Kingsville Fire Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, October 14, 2023, rain or shine. Families can enjoy a pancake breakfast by donation and interactive displays where children can “put out the fire” and see the […]

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Monday, October 16, 2023 Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre 103 Park Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 0E7 The agenda for the Town of Kingsville’s Meeting of the Committee of the Whole on October 16th is available on the Town website. The meeting will  run from 6 […]

The Mayor of the Town of Kingsville Dennis Rogers is pleased to announce the launch of his Coffee Time with the Mayor event series. This initiative is part of the Mayor’s commitment to public engagement and provides an opportunity for residents and businesses to meet with elected officials and share their […]

Notice of Complete Application and Notice of Intention to Pass a Zoning Bylaw Amendment Kingsville Town Council will consider this following application at its October 23, 2023 meeting: 183 Main Street East: The applicant has proposed to make changes to the current zoning to allow for a 42-unit multiple dwelling building. […]

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following notices at its October 17, 2023, meeting: – 70 Road 3 West – An application for Minor Variance. The applicants wish to build a single-detached dwelling, and based on their drawings, they are not within the minimum interior side-yard setback zoning […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, October 10, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the October 10, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://video.isilive.ca/play/kingsville/live […]

Kingsville Fire and Rescue is proud to announce Fire Prevention Week from October 8th to 14th, 2023. This week is dedicated to raising awareness about fire safety and educating the public on how to prevent fires in their homes and workplaces. Cooking Safety Starts with YOU! Did you know that […]

We are closed for the Thanksgiving long weekend on Monday, October 9th. Regular hours resume on Tuesday. We wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving. Remember, you can access many of our services online 24/7! Address: 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario Website: Kingsville Ontario Phone: (519) 733-2305 Email: […]

Asphalt Paving at Ridgeview Park has begun! We’re excited to see this capital project come to fruition to enhance the overall experience for park users. The contractor will be on-site until next week. Residents should avoid the work area during construction. Ridgeview Park: 124 Fox Street Cottam, Ontario

Get in motion this fall and #inmotionWE with thousands of Windsor-Essex residents! To celebrate In-Motion Week, Kingsville is hosting a “Pic Your Park!” contest. Take a photo of yourself at one of our Kingsville Parks from October 2nd to 8th, and you could win a local gift basket worth $500. Kingsville’s […]

At its September 25, 2023 meeting, Council: Approved the Official Plan Amendment No. 16 and Zoning By-law Amendment OPA & ZBA 2023-1 to establish definitions and policies related to land use within the Main Street Corridor in the Main Street Corridor (pending County approval), as follows: Sub-Area One – Main […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, September 25, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the September 25, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://video.isilive.ca/play/kingsville/live […]

Test Your Smoke Alarm Day Takes Place September 28 Across Ontario Kingsville’s Fire Chief Jason Suchiu 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 […]

Theodore TOO is coming to Kingsville Harbour this weekend! On Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24, Theodore TOO will be at Kingsville Harbour at Dock Rd, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Visitors will be able to receive tours of the boat with their crew. Theodore TOO is a life-sized […]

Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold a Special Meeting of the Committee of the Whole on Monday, September 18, 2023. The meeting will run from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Monday, September 18, 2023 The Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre  […]

Beginning on Monday, September 18, the final phase of the Road 2 East reconstruction project will commence. Construction is taking place between Kratz Sideroad and Division Street North. In anticipation of this work, we will install detour signage before Monday to direct traffic around this section of the road. While […]

The 54th annual Migration Fall Festival takes place from Thursday, October 19, 2023 to Sunday, October 22, 2023. The Great Migration Paint Out – Thursday, October 19 to Sunday, October 22 The Great Migration Paint Out is a four-day “en Plein air” painting competition that starts on Thursday, October 19, […]

The Town of Kingsville understands the challenges residents are facing following the August 24th and 25th storms and flooding events. We have been working closely with the Province to open up their Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians Program to Kingsville residents. The program is designed to assist Ontarians in recovering costs associated […]

At its September 11, 2023 meeting, Council: Approved the Official Plan Amendment No. 15 to re-designate lands located at 1478 Road 2 E in the Town of Kingsville, from ‘Agricultural’ to ‘Hamlet’, and from ‘Hamlet’ to ‘Agriculture’ Approved the Zoning By-law amendment application ZBA-09-22 to amend the zoning on the […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, September 11, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the September 11, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream For […]

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following notices at its September 19, 2023, meeting: 458 County Road 34 West: An application for minor variance. The applicant is proposing an addition to an existing single-detached dwelling and is requesting relief from the minimum front set-back requirements, as the proposed […]

North Talbot Road is closing to through traffic between Cameron Sideroad and Road 10 for road surfacing on September 11, 2023. The closure is expected to take two days, weather permitting. This work is part of Kingsville’s annual Rural Road Program, where we use Street Scan data and factors such as traffic […]

Due to the impact of recent storm events experienced on August 23 and 24, GFL Environmental Inc. will be collecting additional garbage during regular pick-up for those who have experienced flooding. Additional garbage, including large items such as carpet and furniture, will be collected on the following dates: If you have Tuesday collection: August […]

Union Water Supply System is issuing a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Kingsville Proper. (See Map) Until further notice, please boil water for at least one minute before consumption, cooking, or brushing your teeth. We will update when the Precautionary Boil Water Advisory is repealed.

The Town has been dealing with various issues due to heavy rainfall in the area. Public Works, Water, and Fire staff have been working throughout the night to address the situation. In addition, several trees have fallen on the roads, causing traffic disruptions. Some areas are experiencing high water levels […]

Kingsville Town Council passed By-law 49-2023. This by-law creates a new zone called the Environmental Reserve District (ERD). It also updates the zoning of several Town parks and Town-owned lands that were incorrectly zoned as Residential, Commercial, and/or Industrial. Review the full notice for more details. Image by Dmitriy from Pixabay

Kingsville Town Council has approved an amendment to the existing Property Standards By-law 31-1999 that prohibits positioning exterior lighting in a way that causes impairment to the use or enjoyment of neighbouring properties. This restriction was previously limited to commercial and industrial properties but now applies to all areas of Kingsville. The […]

At its August 14, 2023 meeting, Council: – Heard a presentation from Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority regarding regionalization of waste collection and directed administration to bring back a report on community engagement about an acceptable level of service. – Approved the creation of the ‘Environmental Reserve District’ (ERD) and […]

In late July, unforeseen plumbing issues resulted in town staff closing the outdoor washrooms at the Kingsville Arena Complex.  After conducting a thorough assessment of the situation, we discovered the issue is too complex to resolve within three weeks. As a result, we are keeping the outdoor washrooms at the […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, August 14, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the August 14, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream For […]

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following item at its August 15, 2023 meeting: 412 County Road 34 West – Application for Minor Variance. The applicant wants to build a detached garage that exceeds maximum height requirements in Kingsville’s Zoning Bylaw. They are requesting a Minor Variance to […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce that all watermain work for the Road 2 East reconstruction project is now complete and the road is now temporarily open to traffic from Division to Jasperson. Next week, asphalt paving between Graham and Kratz is scheduled to begin. Once paving is […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to report that all health and safety concerns related to the recent storm have been addressed. Our staff has worked hard to clear branches from municipal right-of-ways and roads, and a final sweep is currently underway. Thank you to all the residents who have […]

The Arena Ice Slab Project is currently on schedule and progressing very well. We achieved a critical phase on Monday, July 31st when the contractor poured the concrete. This is referred to as a “monolithic pour” which means “continuous pour,” and it took the construction crew almost 21 hours to […]

The Town will complete the final water tie-in on Road 2 East on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. This marks an important milestone in the ongoing project and we are excited to take this next step towards improving our infrastructure. During this process, there may be a temporary reduction in water […]

Storm Cleanup Update (as of 3:30 pm on July 28, 2023) Additional Yard Waste Pick-up  There is an extra Yard Waste Pick-up on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 for residents hardest hit by the storm. The usual Yard Waste Pick-up requirements apply. Brush and branches must be tied in bundles that […]

Storm Update (as of 3:00 pm on July 27, 2023) An extra yard waste date has been scheduled on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, to assist those most affected by the storm. The pick-up will be for the hardest hit area, identified on the map. We hope this makes cleanup efforts more […]

Charging/Cooling Station The Kingsville Arena has opened a charging and cooling station for the day to assist those who are still without power. You can recharge your phone and seek refuge from the heat in the Arena (1741 Jasperson Drive). In case of emergencies, please contact 911. We are currently […]

The Town of Kingsville is excited to announce several new projects on our public engagement platform, Have Your Say, Kingsville! These projects include the West Side Collector Road, for which there will be an in-person Public Information Session on July 27th. We also have an Open Streets Survey, a Facility Building Review Update, […]

Please be advised that on Wednesday, July 26 and Thursday, July 27 the County of Essex will be painting the centre and edge lines on Main Street East and West, as well as Division North and South. Please exercise caution and give the workers ample space to complete their tasks […]

Kingsville Town Council will review the following application at its August 14, 2023 meeting: Town-wide Zoning Amendment of Parks and Open Spaces: An application for a Town-Wide Zoning Amendment. The Town of Kingsville has identified a number of Town parks and Town-owned lands that were incorrectly zoned as Residential, Commercial, […]

See what’s happening the week of July 24th. Monday Drop-In Tai Chi, 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm at Lakeside Park Pavilion Wednesday Play in the Water, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Lakeside Park Thursday Play in the Park, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Ridgeview Park Saturday Open Streets: […]

The Town of Kingsville’s Urban Road Program takes place this month and impacts Redwood, Greenwood, Whitewood and Cottonwood Roads. There are three phases of roadwork planned. First, the contractor will repair a manhole at the intersection of Whitewood and Seacliff Drive. The second phase consists of removing the existing asphalt and […]

Cottam Open Streets Saturday, July 22nd Open Streets will be coming to Cottam this weekend!  There will be fun and games for the whole family. We’re featuring live music. We’ll have games and food, and Jangles the Clown. Our market place will be filled with vendors and businesses of Cottam. […]

Notice of Public Information Centre The Town of Kingsville (Town) is seeking public feedback on a proposed sidewalk along Road 2 East. The sidewalk would be installed on the north side of Road 2 East and connect the new subdivision at Queens Valley Drive to Union Avenue. How to Get […]

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Monday, July 17, 2023 Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre 103 Park Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 0E7 The agenda for the Town of Kingsville’s Meeting of the Committee of the Whole on July 17th is available on the Town website. The meeting will  run from 5 […]

It’s time to play! Open Streets is happening this Saturday, July 15th. Join us for a GAMES theme night. This week will feature fun and games for the whole family. We are bringing out bouncy castles, mini golf, giant Jenga, Connect-4, mega chess, and more! Be sure to wear your favourite […]

At its July 10, 2023 meeting, Council: Appointed Glenda Willemsma to the Fantasy of Lights Committee Approved a Town contribution of $10,000 toward the Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) Program Expansion Grant in coordination with the Kingsville Community Centre Council Briefs are intended to be a quick summary following Council […]

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study The Town of Kingsville (Town) has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to meet long-term transportation needs within the community. This study involves the extension of Heritage Road to Road 2 West, two local road connecting links, and intersection improvements (see map). These improvements […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, July 10, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the July 10, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream For […]

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals for the Town of Kingsville will review the following notices at its July 18, 2023, meeting: 1) 1284 Road 4 East: An application for a minor variance. The applicants wish to construct an accessory structure in their front yard, including an Additional Dwelling Unit […]

Join us on select Saturdays this summer as we close a portion of the road to allow Kingsville and Cottam businesses to expand their patios into the street. Enjoy dinner and a stroll, listen to roving musicians, and take the family to the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre to appreciate […]

The Town of Kingsville is moving Canada Day activities inside the Arena in response to forecasted storms and a Special Air Quality Statement. “We have had to reimagine the event indoors,” said Karen Loney, Kingsville’s Manager of Recreation Programming and Special Events. “It’s still going to be a lot of […]

The Municipal Office is closed on Monday, July 3rd, for the Canada Day long weekend. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, July 4th. Join us for our Canada Day celebration on Saturday, July 1st. See details online: http://ow.ly/xBH350MJ61Z

Saturday, July 1, 2023 Join us at the Kingsville Arena (1741 Jasperson Drive) as we celebrate Canada Day from 1:30 pm – 7:00 pm, followed by fireworks at Lakeside Park (315 Queen Street) at 10:00 pm, pending favourable conditions. Canada Day celebrations are made possible thanks to funding provided by […]

At its June 26, 2023 meeting, Council: Appointed Bailey Waldon to the Migration Festival Advisory Committee Appointed Mayor Dennis Rogers, Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong, Tom Kissner and Sebastian Schmoranz to the Union Water Inc. Board of Directors Approved the purchase of 1 John Deere 620GP Grader at the cost of$476,270.11, […]

Open Streets is returning to Kingsville on select Saturdays through the summer. The Town is also expanding its footprint by holding it in Downtown Cottam on July 22, 2023. “We’re excited to see the return of Open Streets,” said Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers. “Back in March, this event was acknowledged […]

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 […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, June 26, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the June 26, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Thursday, June 22, 2023 Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre 103 Park Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 0E7 The agenda for the Town of Kingsville’s Meeting of the Committee of the Whole on June 22nd is available on the Town website. The meeting will  run from 5 […]

The Town of Kingsville is excited to announce the launch of its new online engagement platform, Have Your Say, Kingsville! This platform will help the Town foster two-way engagement with residents and community members in a convenient online portal. At HaveYourSayKingsville.ca, registered users can interact with local decision-makers, share ideas and provide input […]

With the improvements in air quality and the recent rain, the Town of Kingsville has lifted the temporary ban on open-air burning. Residents who have received an approved open burn permit for a residential or agricultural burn will be able to resume those in accordance with the terms and conditions […]

At its June 12, 2023 meeting, Council: Approved the Part Lot Control Exemption for Branco Estates subject to County approval Approved the zoning by-law amendment and consent to sever 217 County Road 27 subject to conditions Approved the zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 150 Heritage Road, […]

The Town of Kingsville’s Canada Day celebration returns to the Kingsville Arena (1741 Jasperson Drive) on Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The event features live music and entertainment, including Best of Mad Science, Magic: Bill Nuvo Experience, and performances by Some Guys Who Like to […]

Kingsville’s Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following application at its June 20, 2023, meeting: 167 Grandview Drive: an application for a minor variance to allow a second entrance for a new detached garage. The proposed entrance is in the northeast corner of the property on Gregory Drive. A-2023-6 Please […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, June 12, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the June 12, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]