Kingsville Times

Update on 72 Hour Parking Ban Declared on March 10, 2023: The on-street parking ban affecting the Town of Kingsville has ended. We appreciate your cooperation and thank our snow plow operators for their fast and efficient work. Please use caution when driving, as conditions could vary across the municipality. […]

Planning Items for Review at March 21, 2023 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its Tuesday, March 21, 2023, meeting: 17 Gregory Avenue, an application for a minor variance to increase the maximum allowable lot coverage from 35% to […]

Kingsville Declares On-Street Parking Ban for 72 Hours Effective 12:30 pm on March 10, 2023 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 12:30 pm on Friday, March 10, 2023. Parking on […]

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, March 06, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. –  10:00 p.m. Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The agenda for the March 6, 2023 meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream For information pertaining to […]

The Town of Kingsville is delaying the previously scheduled yard waste pickup with our contractor until Town staff have removed most of the large wood piles. The Town initially scheduled the Yard Waste pickup for March 2nd. “We need more time to clear large areas before our contractor can come […]

At its February 27, 2023 meeting, Kingsville Town Council passed a Zoning amendment to comply with the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23). This Act is the Provincial response to helping more Ontarians find a home that meets their needs and budget. As a result of Bill 23, the Planning […]

Yard waste collection date added In response to the recent ice storm, the Town of Kingsville has added a yard waste collection date on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Please ensure you meet the yard waste requirements outlined on page six of our collection calendar, or our contractor will bypass your collection: […]

We are keeping the Warming / Charging Station open at the Arena until 10:00 pm tonight. Please feel free to charge your devices and use our WiFi. Yard Waste Pick Up We added a yard waste collection date on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Our contractor will only collect yard waste […]

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, February 27, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. –  10:00 p.m. Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The agenda for the February 27, 2023 meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream For information pertaining […]

If you are still without power, our Arena is open, and you’re welcome to come in to charge your devices and use the WiFi. We are looking into adding a yard waste pick-up before the first scheduled date in April. We’ll have details on that in the coming days. Thanks […]

UPDATE FEBRUARY 23, 2023, at 5:00 pm: We understand various sections of the Town have power restored, and Hydro One and E.L.K continue to make progress. Please continue to be vigilant of falling branches. As the ice melts, trees are loosening away from power lines. The cracked tree limbs that […]

In light of ongoing power and internet outages, the applicant for a subdivision at 195 Main Street that had rescheduled a Public Information Centre (PIC) for tonight is rescheduling again. The developer privately organized this meeting to collect public feedback regarding the subdivision proposal before beginning a formal application process […]

Town of Kingsville staff has been working hard through the night, responding to emergency calls, salting roads, and pushing trees off roadways. As power outages continue to impact the region, the Town has opened a Charging Station at the Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Drive, to offer residents a place 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 Kingsville Accessibility Advisory Committee Migration Festival Help us plan events and initiatives that improve experiences for our residents and visitors. You can make a […]

In light of the impending freezing rain and possible dangerous conditions on our roads this evening, the applicant for a subdivision at 195 Main Street that had scheduled a Public Information Centre (PIC) for tonight has been rescheduled for tomorrow. The developer privately organized this meeting to collect public feedback […]

Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold a Special Meeting of the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The meeting will  run from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Kingsville Arena – Committee Rooms B and C 1741 Jasperson […]

The ongoing watermain installation project on Road 2 East resumes next week, starting February 22nd. Work will initially begin at the intersection of Road 2 and Division Street. North/southbound traffic will be permitted at this intersection, but there will be some restrictions to east/west traffic. OPP will assist with traffic […]

Please be advised that the Municipal Office and Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre are closed for Family Day on Monday, February 20, 2023. Check out free family day activities at the Kingsville Arena. These include: a Parent & Tot Drop-in Gym from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm a Public Skate […]

Kingsville Town Council will review the following applications at the March 6, 2023 meeting. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm. 74 Jasperson Drive: Application requesting to change the zoning from Residential Zone 1 Urban (R1.1) to Residential Zone 2 Urban (R2.1) to permit a Semi-Detached Dwelling. The applicant has a […]

The Town of Kingsville mailed property tax bills on February 2, 2023. If you own property in the Town of Kingsville, you should have received your 2023 interim tax bill. The tax due dates are as follows: February 28, 2023 May 31, 2023 You may pay your Taxes using various payment […]

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 You can find the agenda on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream For information pertaining to this agenda or to arrange for any […]

Council will review the following Zoning Amendment Application at their February 27, 2023 meeting: 111 Queen Street. An application requesting permission to increase the maximum number of students attending the private school from 20 to 35. This will require amendment to the current zoning to add an exception to the zoning […]

Kingsville Council has established its top three priorities for 2023: Attainable Housing Plan Facilities / Building Review Main Street Development Update “These three priorities were chosen by Council for completion in 2023. Later this year, Council will embark on an in-depth strategic planning process that will guide the development of […]

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville passed development charges By-law No. 4-2023 on the 25th day of January 2023 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended; AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the […]

DID YOU KNOW the Town of Kingsville’s Municipal Office is an official Call2Recycle®Battery and Cell Phone Recycling Depot? Bring your old batteries and cell phones to our office, and we will dispose of them in an environmentally responsible way at no cost to you. Address:  2021 Division Road North Kingsville, […]

There is a water main break on Heritage Road, just before the bridge over Cedar Creek. Staff are on-site to investigate and address the repair. Drivers should exercise caution if travelling through the work zone or avoid the area entirely, if possible. Thanks for your patience. Image by Tayeb MEZAHDIA from Pixabay

SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Wednesday, February 01, 2023 at 9:00 AM Kingsville Arena – Committee Rooms B and C 1741 Jasperson Lane Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E4 The February 1, 2023, Special Meeting of Council agenda is available on our website. Join us in person at the Kingsville Arena. For […]

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its February 14, 2023 meeting. Where: Virtual Meeting on Zoom or Town of Kingsville, Town Hall, Council Chambers. 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 Time: 6:00 pm Applications 1622 and 1622B Seacliff Drive: Requesting relief from minimum lot […]

Provincial appointments wanted The Town of Kingsville encourages interested residents to apply for a provincial appointment to our Police Services Board. The Board is responsible for providing adequate and effective police services in the municipality per section 31 of the Police Services Act and for maintaining and improving our residents’ health, […]

Application: ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION ZBA-2022-20 (Section 34 and Section 35.1 of The Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13) Applicants: Town of Kingsville Location of Property: Town-Wide Zoning of Property: Any Zoning District which permits Single Detached, Semi-Detached, or Townhouse dwellings Purpose of Application: Following recent updates to the Planning Act through Bill 23, the More Homes […]

The Significant Weather Event and street parking ban affecting the Town of Kingsville has ended (as of January 26, 2023, at 1:20 pm). Please continue to use caution, as conditions could vary across the municipality. Visit our snow removal page for additional information regarding winter maintenance activities. Image by michasekdzi from Pixabay

After two days of deliberations, Kingsville Town Council has approved the 2023 budget. Our key projects this year are: Completion of Road 2 E (Graham to Division) $2.8 million in road resurfacing projects Replacement of Road 11 Bridge over Patterson Drain Engineering and design of Westside Collector Road New arena […]

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for our area. All reports indicate that we will receive over 10 cm, with periods of rapid accumulation and low visibility. Declaration The Town of Kingsville has declared a Significant Weather Event concerning existing or potential hazardous weather conditions until further notice. This […]

SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 9:00 AM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The agenda for the January 25th Special Meeting of Council is available on our website. This is day 2 of budget deliberations. The meeting starts at 9:00 am. Feel […]

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 […]