Kingsville Times

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will be  considering a new Site Plan Control By-law under Section 41 of the Planning Act which would replace the existing site plan control By-law 128-2015 and applies to the entire  geographical area of the municipality. When: Monday, […]

Each year, the Town of Kingsville reviews its fees and charges by-laws to ensure user rates and fees align with current economic conditions. Kingsville Town Council will consider amendments to the following by-laws at its Monday, February 13, 2023, meeting. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm. Fees and Charges By-law […]

October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023: $20.00 per dog Beginning April 1, 2023: $40.00 per dog This year, the Town has moved to a new dog tag system. Proof of rabies vaccination is no longer required. In accordance with the Dog Licensing By-law 103-2003 as amended, being a By-law to […]

Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold a Special Meeting of the Committee of the Whole on Monday, January 16, 2023. The meeting will run from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Kingsville Arena – Committee Rooms B and C 1741 Jasperson Lane Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E4 […]

Collection Calendar Update Your 2022-2023 garbage collection calendar remains relevant this month. The new calendar begins in February, and your copy will arrive before the end of January. Find a digital version online anytime on our website.

Kingsville Town Council meets Monday, January 9, 2023.  We have returned to in-person meetings. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. You can find the agenda on our website. Members of the public can join us in person or view the meeting via livestream For information pertaining to this agenda or […]

On January 6, 2023 our Environmental Services team will investigate and repair a water main leak in front of the Zehrs parking lot. Both Main Street East parking lot entrances will be closed during this time, and we will divert traffic into the turning lane. We will do our best […]

The Town of Kingsville has released the 2023 Draft Budget, which will be presented and deliberated at two special meetings of Council this month. The Town adopts an annual budget to fund various services, including roads, police, fire, parks & recreation, waste collection, and many others. The budget also provides an opportunity to […]

High winds are expected to increase this afternoon, power is out in the downtown area, traffic signals are not working in many places, some Town facilities are on standby power only, and roads are in challenging conditions. Temperatures have dropped and are now dangerous for those outdoors. Office Closures and […]

The Town of Kingsville is getting winter control operations ready before the expected storm Friday and Saturday. We will likely declare a “significant weather event” and on-street parking ban tomorrow (December 23rd).  We will send notice through our website news portal and social media platforms if a ban is declared. Vehicles […]

Season’s Greetings! The Municipal Office will be closed on December 26, 27, 28, and January 2 and 3 for the holidays. Remember, there are many self-service options available on our website. Regular hours resume on January 4th. Image by Biljana Jovanovic from Pixabay

Town Amends On-Street Parking Restrictions During Winter Control Operations The Town of Kingsville has changed its on-street parking by-law to provide residents greater parking flexibility during the winter. Previously, the Town banned on-street parking from midnight to 6:00 am from November 15 to April 15 each year. This ban allowed […]

Did you go all-out with your outdoor holiday decor? Plot your address on our Kingsville Light Displays map to be included as a must-see holiday home! When: November 27 to December 31, 2022 You can view the map to take a self-guided tour of the best holiday houses in Town. […]

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Council has returned to in-person meetings. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. You can see the full agenda with reports […]

The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening at the Arena the week of December 12th. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Tuesday Drop-in Badminton, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Wednesday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 […]

Kingsville Town Council will review a new Development Charge Bylaw and the underlying Development Charge Background Study, which has been used to inform the new proposed rates, at an upcoming public meeting. Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 pm Council Chambers, 2021 Division Road North.  All interested parties are invited […]

The Town of Kingsville is having a “Christmas ribbon-cutting Ceremony” for our new living Carnegie Christmas Tree. Join us on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, for live holiday music and hot chocolate from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, with the ribbon cutting happening at 4:30 pm. Kids can bring their letters […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to present our Christmas Artisan Markets, part of our Fantasy of Lights Celebration. The markets occur on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and Sunday, December 4, 2022, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Lakeside Park Pavilion. Come out, browse, […]

Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold a Special Meeting of the Committee of the Whole on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at The Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre, 103 Park Street, Kingsville. See the agenda Members of the […]

The Town of Kingsville is nearing completion of the Road 2 East Project for the 2022 season. The following closures will occur before the road reopens to the public for the winter: December 6 – 8, 2022: The intersection of Road 2 East and Kratz Sideroad will be completely closed. No […]

Council has returned to in-person meetings. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. The agenda for the November 28, 2022 Council meeting is available on our website. Council Chambers 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y […]

The Town of Kingsville has changed its on-street parking by-law to provide residents greater parking flexibility during the winter. Previously, the Town banned on-street parking from midnight to 6:00 am from November 15 to April 15 each year. This ban allowed snow plow operators to clear routes curb-to-curb without facing […]

The water main replacement project on Stonehedge, Coghill, Long and Allen is now complete. We upgraded 1 km of aging ductile iron pipe to PVC, replaced 73 residential water services, and replaced eight fire hydrants. Thanks to our contractor and Infrastructure and Engineering team for a job well done!

Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville is seeking resident volunteers to serve on various Boards and Committees. Review the list of Boards and Committees If you’re interested in applying for any one (or more) of the listed Boards or Committees, please complete our online application form or […]

SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL Monday, November 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM The Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre 103 Park Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 0E7 Council is meeting in person at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre. This Special Closed Session Meeting of Council will consist of three Council Orientation education and training sessions: commencing […]

Council will review the following applications at their November 28, 2022 meeting: 1722 Union Avenue: An application for a Zoning By-Law amendment to add “contractor shop” as a permitted use of the accessory structure. ZBA / 15 / 2022 145 Marsh Road: A Consent and Zoning By-Law Amendment application to deem the dwelling, two silos […]

Council Meeting Highlights At the November 14, 2022, Council Meeting, the outgoing Council: • Heard a list of 47 of their accomplishments from the 2018-2022 term • Awarded the outgoing council with a gift of Appreciation for their service • Approved an amended Winter Control By-law that allows the Director […]

Notice of Special Meeting of Council TAKE NOTICE that Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, November 25, 2022 commencing at 11:00 a.m. in Council Chambers for the purpose of a municipal Road Tour to be held from 11:00 a.m. and […]

Kingsville’s Remembrance Day Service is in front of the cenotaph at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 11:00 am, 145 Division Street South. This year, the Legion will open immediately following the service. Come in for free soup, hot chocolate and coffee. The Kingsville Military […]

Notice of Special Meetings of Council TAKE NOTICE that Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold Special Meetings on the following dates and times: Inaugural Meeting:              Tuesday, November 15 – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Orientation Session:            Monday, November 21 – 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. […]

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following application at their November 8, 2022 meeting: 30 Palmer Drive, a minor variance requesting relief from maximum building height. Application Notice: A/22/22 The meeting starts at 6:00 pm. Please follow the directions in the linked application notice to provide a comment […]

The Town of Kingsville is hosting an informal public input session on:  Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:00 – 7:00 PM Kingsville Arena, 2nd Floor, Rooms B & C, 1741 Jasperson Drive On an annual basis the Town of Kingsville hosts a public input session to discuss possible changes to Traffic […]

Kingsville Fire & Rescue is handing out candy on Halloween from 5:30–8:00 pm. Bring your little trick-or-treaters to our South Station (1720 Division Road, Kingsville) or North Station (120 Fox Street, Cottam) for some Halloween Treats. Plus, enjoy the Pumpkin Parade on Nov 1st! Image by HummingbirdAVL from Pixabay

5 Blooms – Gold and Special Mention for Farm to Fork Program The Communities in Bloom results are in! The Town is excited to announce that Kingsville received a rating of 5 Blooms – Gold and a special mention for the “Farm to Fork Program” during the 2022 National/International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce the election of its Council for the 2022-2026 term. The winners are Dennis Rogers as Mayor-Elect, Kimberly DeYong as Deputy Mayor-Elect, and in the position of Councillor Tony Gaffan, Larry Patterson, Thomas Neufeld, Debby Jarvis-Chausse, and Sheri Lowrie. The Town’s Chief Administrative Officer, John […]

On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee holds its annual Pumpkin Parade at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street. This community event gives residents a way to recycle their pumpkins, as all pumpkins are donated to an organic farm as compost or animal feed following the parade. “This is […]

The Town of Kingsville was pleased to see so many people come out for the 53rd annual Migration Festival weekend. This year’s event included a pet parade, children’s activities, Migration Festival Marketplaces, Historic walks and bike tours, and the return of the Great Migration Paint Out. If you attended the […]

Planning Items for Review at the October 18, 2022, Committee of Adjustment and Appeals The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at their October 18, 2022 meeting. 614 Peter Street, a minor variance requesting relief from front yard set-back. A/10/22 90 Main Street East, a consent application for […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce that Deputy Fire Chief Jason Suchiu is poised to take over when Fire Chief John Quennell retires at the end of the year. In October 2020, Quennell came out of retirement to fill a leadership void in the Town’s fire department. He […]

The Town of Kingsville is holding a series of after-hour Voter Assistance Sessions before the 2022 Municipal Election. If you have not received your voter kit, please attend one of these sessions to have your name added to the voter’s list and receive your ballot. After-Hour Session Dates/Times Saturday, October […]

Migration Festival returns from Thursday, October 13, to Sunday, October 16, 2022. Join us for this celebration of migration, nature conservation and Jack Miner! The Great Migration Paint Out begins Thursday, October 13, 2022. This four-day en-Plein-air (outdoor) painting competition attracts artists from all over Canada. New this year is a […]

ATTENTION KINGSVILLE – VOTER KITS ARE IN THE MAIL! If you do not receive your kit by Friday, October 7, 2022 please call the Town on Tuesday and ask to speak to our Clerks Office. Please ensure you put your completed ballot in the mail by October 13, 2022. Ballots […]

Bell is currently installing fibre internet in Kingsville. As part of this project, we need to shut down the westbound lane of Main Street and the southbound lane of Division at the intersection of Main and Division (Northwest Corner of the Main and Division intersection). This will occur on October […]

Kingsville has recently adjusted traffic signal timings on Main Street. These adjustments aim to mitigate traffic congestion in the east/west direction. The latest timings are based on traffic counts collected by our engineering consultant and in accordance with Ontario Traffic Manual Book 12 (Traffic Signals). You may notice that travelling […]

At the September 26, 2022 meeting, Council approved: • Amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw relating to Boarding Lodging and Rooming Houses; • Updates to the Procurement Bylaw; • The Proposed Delegation of Authority Bylaw, and; • A motion to have costs associated with completing a study to […]

The Town of Kingsville is accepting applications for the Kingsville Community Grant Fund until October 31, 2022. 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 […]

On September 26 and 27, from 9:00 pm – 6:00 am, Bell will work on their fibre expansion program within the intersection of Main and Division. During that time, we will reduce traffic to a single lane. Traffic will be allowed through, but drivers should expect delays and may want to […]

Update: Meeting start time changed from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Regular Meeting of Council to be held on Monday, September 26, 2022 will commence at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

The Regular Meeting of Council is to be held on Monday, September 26, 2022. The meeting will commence at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers in order for Council to move into Closed Session as follows: 5:00 pm — Closed Council Meeting 6:00 pm – Regular Council Meeting

Pheasant Open Season: September 25, 2022 – December 31, 2022 FEE: Resident of the Town of Kingsville, $20.00, Non-resident, $25.00 Rabbit Open Season: September 25, 2022 – February 28, 2023 FEE: Town of Kingsville Resident and Non-resident, $10.00 Licenses are available for purchase at: Gosfield North Communications Co-operative Limited, 128 County […]

Monday, September 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Committee of the Whole has returned to in person meetings. The agenda for the Monday, September 19, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting is now available. Members of the public can continue to […]

Council Highlights At the Monday, September 12, 2022 meeting, Council: –  Awarded the Kingsville Local Comprehensive Review Study to WSP Canada –  Approved the demolition of two accessory buildings (of no heritage significance) at 183 Main –  Appointed members to the Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022-2026 term –  Supported […]

Road 2 East Reconstruction Phase 3 (Division Road to Graham Sideroad) The Town of Kingsville (Town) is initiating a Public Information Centre (PIC) to provide residents with an opportunity to review the design and provide comments on the Road 2 East Phase 3 project in advance of construction to follow […]

The agenda for the Monday, September 12, 2022 Council meeting is now available on our website. Council has returned to in person meetings. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers 2021 Division Road North […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to offer PA Day Camps for children 4-6 and 6-12 on Friday, September 23, 2022, and Friday, November 18, 2022. Campers will enjoy a fun-filled day of camp, including cooperative games, sports, crafts, outdoor play and more. The program runs from 9:00 am – […]

The Ridgeview Park Splash Pad is closing early for the season due to an unforeseen plumbing issue that requires repairs. The splash pad was initially scheduled to close on September 15, 2022, but this repair has expedited the closure. The Lakeside Park Splash Pad remains open until September 15, 2022.

Construction is starting soon on the Coghill, Stonehedge, Long, Allen water main replacement project. We anticipate this work will begin the week of September 12, 2022, and be complete in November. All roads in the work area will close to allow this work (see map). Only residents and property owners […]

The Town of Kingsville has completed the 2022 Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan (CTMP). The CTMP provides a roadmap for transportation planning needs until the year 2037 and focuses on optimizing the performance of existing infrastructure and strategically identifying new infrastructure to accommodate new development. The goal of the CTMP is […]

The Town is engaging in water main work in the Cedar Island Marina area on Thursday, September 1, 2022. This planned work will disrupt water service between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Marina users should anticipate having little to no water available during this short window, and the washrooms will be […]

The Town of Kingsville is excited to present Fire Fest 2022, a celebration of the Kingsville Fire Department, on Saturday, September 10, 2022. The morning starts at 8:00 am with a pancake breakfast at the Cottam Ridgeview Park Pavilion, hosted by the Department’s North Station. No reservations are required, and […]

The agenda for the Monday, August 29, 2022 Special Meeting of Council is now available on our website. This meeting is being held electronically. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. For the Agenda (PDF) click here For the Agenda (HTML) click here […]

Heritage Road to Road 2 West, Town of Kingsville Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study The Town of Kingsville (Town) is initiating a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to meet long-term transportation needs within the community. This study will involve the extension of Heritage Road to Road 2 West, two local […]

TAKE NOTICE that Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, August 29, 2022 commencing at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is as follows: To consider Consent Application File B/24/22 for lands located on the east side of County Road […]

Kingsville Discusses Funding for Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic with Minister of Health Deputy Mayor Gord Queen, Councillors Laura Lucier, Kimberly DeYong and Chief Administrative Officer John Norton are at the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) Conference. On Monday August 15, 2022 they met with the Minister of Health to request funding […]

Additional road construction on Road 3 starting Monday The Town is paving and line painting Road 3 (from County Road 34 to County Road 31) starting Monday, August 15, until Friday, August 19, 2022. Traffic will reduce to a single lane, and drivers should expect delays. The Town will also […]

We’re placing a final lift of asphalt on Jasperson Drive, from Road 2 to Main Street, August 17-19, 2022 (weather dependent). We will close Jasperson Drive to allow for the work during this time. Only residents and property owners residing on Jasperson Drive will be permitted access. The left-hand turn […]

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS At the August 8, 2022, Council meeting, Council: • Unanimously supported the Union Water Supply System’s restructuring through incorporation, allowing the UWSS to apply for grant funding independent from the Municipality and preventing “rate shock” for users. The Municipality owns a percentage of the corporation. • Approved a […]

The Regular Meeting of Council is to be held on Monday, August 8, 2022. The meeting will commence at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers in order for Council to move into Closed Session as follows: • 5:00 pm – Closed Council Meeting • 6:00 pm – Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Kingsville has begun the first three phases of roadwork on Division Road North from Water Street to Palmer Drive. The first phase consists of curb, manhole and catch-basin repairs. During this operation, during daytime hours, a lane of traffic may be shifted, or flaggers may control alternating […]

The agenda for the Monday, July 11, 2022, Council meeting is now available on our Council & Committee meeting Calendar at https://calendar.kingsville.ca/council. This Council meeting will be held electronically. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. Monday, July 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM […]

Please note that water pressure will be impacted on Friday, July 8 during the repair on the following streets:  Cottage Grove Avenue Lawndale Avenue King Boulevard Park Avenue Erie Avenue Wride Avenue Heritage Road Thank you for your patience. Image by Werner Longerich from Pixabay

Mayor Nelson Santos is retiring as Mayor of Kingsville to pursue a new career opportunity as CAO of the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio. His last day with the Town of Kingsville is July 17, 2022. After nearly 25 years in public office, Mayor Santos has worked closely with many organizations, groups […]

Notice of Public Information Session to Discuss Boarding, Lodging and Rooming Houses The Town of Kingsville is holding a public information session to receive comments on policies and regulations relating to Boarding, Lodging and Rooming Houses (BLRHs). Thursday, August 4, 2022 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm, and again from 6:00 […]

Council Highlights for June 27, 2022 At the June 27th meeting, Council: • Heard a Customer Service Review presentation from Consultant Dr. Janice Forsyth and supported her recommendations in principle. Administration will now bring forward an implementation plan with 2023 budget impacts. • Approved recommendations for the Temporary Foreign Worker […]