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The Town of Kingsville is excited to launch Open Streets in Downtown Kingsville on Saturday, July 2, from 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm. “Open Streets is about supporting Kingsville businesses and organizations,” stated Kingsville’s Manager of Recreation Programs and Special Events, Karen Loney. “We’re looking forward to seeing residents and […]

The Town of Kingsville is excited to invite the community to a FREE Canada Day Celebration at the Kingsville Arena and Recreation Complex. The theme for 2022 is ‘Connecting our History, People and Places.’ “We’ll have vendors starting at 11 am, and Opening Ceremonies is at 11:30 am. We’ll launch […]

The agenda for the June 27, 2022 Council meeting is available online at http://ow.ly/YTtF50JFIac Council has returned to in-person meetings. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. Monday, June 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Delegations: Brian Armstrong – […]

Updated to correct event day from Friday to Thursday The Town of Kingsville’s summer outdoor movie series continues Thursday, June 30, 2022, with Disney’s “Encanto.” Join us at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street. We’ll have games and activities for the kids starting at 8:30 pm, and the movie will begin […]

The Town is beginning culvert replacement on Road 11 before resurfacing work later this summer. As a result, Road 11 (between County Road 31 and Graham Sideroad) will be closed for approximately two weeks starting this Friday, June 24, 2022 (weather permitting). The road will be closed entirely at each […]

Mayor Nelson Santos has confirmed that he will not be seeking a sixth term as Mayor for the Town of Kingsville in the upcoming municipal election this Fall. He also informed town staff this morning that he will be stepping away from the Mayor’s office and role next month. After […]

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its June 21, 2022, meeting: 470 Seacliff Dive, a consent application for boundary adjustment/lot line readjustment to correct a previous error and bring the existing lot into compliance. The requested variance will not impact abutting lands. A/11/22 and B […]

Council Highlights At the June 13, 2022, Council meeting, Council: – Approved waiving $19,000 in development charges and permits to support the Kyiv Home Project, a development initiative to provide safe housing for two displaced Ukrainian families in our community and offer sustainable support to refugees for up to the […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to welcome George Robinson back to the municipality as its new Manager of Planning. George worked for Kingsville previously as a planner, and has most recently worked with the City of Windsor, where he held planning positions related to revitalization, policy and site plan […]

Kingsville has created a formal program to coordinate volunteers for Town events, initiatives, and services. The “Kingsville Volunteer Ambassador Program” is the first of its kind in the Town. It streamlines training through an online platform that outlines the Town’s expectations and protocols while allowing for adaptability depending on the […]

Resurfacing of Road 3 East from County Road 34 to County Road 31 begins June 14, 2022 (weather permitting). This work will take three days to complete, and we will reduce traffic to a single lane to allow the cold in-place recycled asphalting process to occur. Drivers should expect delays […]

The Town of Kingsville is holding a Public Open House regarding the Temporary Farm Worker (TFW) Housing Study. The public may attend in person or virtually. Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Location: Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre / Virtually Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Kingsville is looking at how we provide housing […]

Please be advised that the Town of Kingsville has obtained all approvals from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and will begin using certain pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) to control noxious weeds on June 13, 2022. This is required to promote public health and […]

The Town of Kingsville invites tenders to purchase two tax sale properties by Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 3:00 pm (local time). A tax sale is the sale of one or more properties by a municipality to recover unpaid property tax. Roll No. 37 11 290 000 39000 0000: 1637 Road […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce new programming on the upcoming Professional Development (PD) Day on Friday, June 10, 2022. On June 10 at 10:30 am, children ages 6 to 10 can come to the Kingsville Arena to participate in a massive obstacle course. The task of each […]

The Town of Kingsville is excited to launch ‘Movies in the Park’ starting in June. This Outdoor Movie Series is made possible by the proceeds raised during the 2021 Mayor’s Golf Tournament. “The Tournament raised over $10,000 to use toward parks and recreation programming,” said Manager of Recreation Programs and […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Lakeside Park splash pad on Friday, May 27, 2022, at 11:00 am. The new splash pad is in the upper bowl of Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street, near the new outdoor washrooms with change-rooms. The splash pad […]

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, May 24, 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. The agenda for the Tuesday, May 24, 2022 […]

Fueling service is once again available at the Cedar Island Boat Ramp. Service runs from Victoria Day long weekend through to September. Fueling service hours: Monday – Thursday: By Appointment (call 519-733-2123 to book) Friday: 10 am – 6 pm Saturday, Sundays and Holidays: 8 am – 4 pm Boaters […]

The Town of Kingsville has created a Backyard Flooding Protection Subsidy (BYFP) to assist homeowners in reducing the risk of flooding on their private property by covering a portion of the cost of a rear yard catch basin. The Town will cover up to fifty percent of the cost to […]

The Town is holding a meeting for residents in the Redwood area who have experienced ongoing issues with drainage. This meeting will address drainage concerns and provide information about the Town’s backyard flooding subsidy program. Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Ridgeview Hall 124 Fox Street Cottam […]

Thursday, May 26th, 2022 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Town of Kingsville is updating and consolidating its 2012 Transportation Master Plan and Active Transportation Master Plan into a Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan (CTMP). The CTMP will provide a roadmap for transportation planning needs until the year 2037 and beyond, […]

Council Highlights from the May 9, 2022 meeting. At the meeting, Council: * Approved street closures necessary for the Hogs for Hospice ‘Tour of the Tip’, which will see up to 2000 motorcycles stopping in downtown Kingsville for lunch on Saturday, July 30, 2022. * Met two new staff members: […]

The contractor for the development at 140 Main St E will be installing their driveway entrance on May 11, 2022. They will be closing the westbound lane from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm at the indicated location. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times.

The remaining construction on Road 2 East between Graham Sideroad and Union Ave will commence on Monday, May 16th (weather permitting).  This work will involve a full closure of the Road 2 East and Graham Sideroad intersection. No vehicles will be permitted through this intersection for approximately 3 weeks. Once this […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to welcome Sue Rice to the municipality as its first Economic Development and Tourism Officer. Sue is a business owner of a marketing firm which assists businesses with innovative marketing, programming, customer relationships, and economic development initiatives. Sue has successfully delivered results for client […]

The Candidate Nomination period for the 2022 Municipal Election opened Monday, May 2, 2022. If you are interested in running for Kingsville Town Council or as a School Board Trustee, please visit Kingsville’s Candidate Information page for important information, key dates, and downloadable nomination forms. Nomination forms are also available for […]

The Town is completing drainage work on Road 2 E between Division Road North and Hazel Drive on Monday, May 9, 2022. We will reduce traffic to one lane during this work. Drivers should expect delays when travelling through the work zone and follow any signage on site. Thanks for your […]

Update: Ridgeview washrooms reopen The main washrooms at Ridgeview Park have reopened. The washrooms were temporarily closed following a vandalism incident. We appreciate your patience. Read this news update on our website Image by photogrammer7 from Pixabay

The main washrooms at Ridgeview Park are closed due to vandalism. Someone flushed wood and debris down the toilets and caused the sewers to back up. We have a contractor scheduled for repairs, but the work requires locates and may take some time. Please use the washroom at the Splash […]

We’re excited to announce that the new Jasperson Drive is open to traffic. The old road is closed at the S Curve, but still open from Road 2 East to allow access to the Arena and Sports Fields. Thank you. Read this news update on our website Photo by Chris Anson

Highlights from the April 25, 2022 meeting Council: –  Received a delegation proposing a Rainbow Crosswalk as a symbol of LGBTQ inclusivity. Council referred the question to the Committee of the Whole for input. –  Awarded the Road 2 East Phase 2 tender to Sterling Ridge Infrastructure Inc. with a […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce Jason Suchiu is returning to the municipality as its Deputy Fire Chief. Jason is coming to Kingsville from the Municipality of Lakeshore, where he served as their Deputy Fire Chief. Previously, Jason was Kingsville’s Fire Prevention Officer. “It’s great to have Jason […]

The agenda for the April 25, 2022 Council meeting is available on our website at http://ow.ly/qfAi50IPgm5 Council has returned to in-person meetings. This meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. Photo by Chris Anson

The Town of Kingsville is hosting a Roundtable to discuss the Cedar Island Marina on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre, 103 Park Street in Kingsville. This Roundtable will provide an opportunity to review progress on the Cedar Beach […]

Starting Monday, April 25, 2022, Road 2 East between Kratz and Division will be reduced to a single lane to allow for pre-construction investigations. The work will continue through Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Drivers should expect minor delays when travelling on Road 2 East or avoid the area if possible. […]

  Update: The water main break on Cherry Avenue has been repaired. Thank you for your patience.  There was a water main break on Cherry Avenue, which impacted water pressure in the entire southwestern portion of Kingsville. Staff was dispatched to isolate the break. Service has now returned to normal. […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to launch the Spring/Summer 2022 Activity Guide. Discover various activities for all ages, including preschool, children, youth, adults, and adults 55+ and opportunities for indoor recreation, outdoor recreation, arts & culture, courses and certifications. Use the guide to see what’s available and register using the […]

Please be advised that there is a road crossing failure on Road 8 West between 155 Road 8 and County Road 23. Municipal staff are closing the road on Monday, April 18, 2022 (Easter Monday), to minimize traffic interruptions and avoid school bus delays when completing the excavation. Please avoid […]

Council Highlights At the April 11, 2022 Council meeting, Council: * Approved the use of Ridgeview Park and Pavilion for the 58th Annual Cottam Fall Fair and Horse Festival taking place September 18, 2022 * Awarded the Phase 2 contract for our automated meter replacement program to Diameter Services Inc. […]

The Municipal Election is Monday, October 24, 2022. The nomination period begins on Monday, May 2, 2022, and the last day to submit your paperwork is Friday, August 19, 2022, at 2 p.m. Windsor and Essex County residents who are considering running in the October Municipal Election are invited to […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to welcome Courtney Godfrey to the municipality as its new Manager of Parks and Recreation. Courtney previously worked at Sheridan College as their Athletic Facility Coordinator, where she oversaw all facets of facility operation and the design and redesign of recreational facilities. She holds […]

Application: Zoning By-Law Amendment File ZBA/01/2022 (Section 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.P. 13) The Town of Kingsville intends to pass a by-law on April 11, 2022 to remove the holding symbol on 2071 Road 3 E, Part of Lot 13, Concession 2 ED, Part 2, RP 12R […]

A reminder that recycling in Kingsville and the County of Essex is an Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority program. Your recycling is collected every other Wednesday. Please have your recycling boxes out before 6:00 am and ensure paper products are separated from containers. You can download the FREE Recycle Coach app at the Apple Store […]

Our public works department begins its annual cemetery clean-up this week. We encourage families to remove any Christmas decorations and other items in contravention to the Cemeteries By-law before Wednesday April 6, 2022. Remaining items are disposed of by staff as part of the clean-up. See our Cemeteries By-law for more details. Read […]

Planning Items for Review at the April 12, 2022 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its April 12, 2022, meeting: 145 Owenwood Drive, an application to establish a permanent easement to allow sanitary sewer line access and maintenance to […]

Updated: Notice of Meeting to Consider Adoption of the Town’s Revised Official Plan Deferred Draft Official Plan deferred to future council meeting The Town planned to present the Draft Official Plan for adoption consideration at Council’s April 11, 2022 meeting. We have deferred this presentation to a future Council meeting. […]

Notice of Meeting to Consider Adoption of the Town’s Revised Official Plan Extended to April 11 meeting. Updated draft documents. On Monday, April 11, 2022, Kingsville Town Council will receive and consider adopting the final version of the Town’s Official Plan, as reviewed by the County of Essex. The meeting […]

On Friday, March 25, 2022, the Town of Kingsville raised the Ukrainian flag at Town Hall as a demonstration of solidarity with Ukraine’s besieged citizens under Russian attack. The motion to raise the flag was made and approved at the March 14, 2022 Council meeting with unanimous support. “This is […]

The Town of Kingsville is reviewing its customer service delivery and developing service standards to enhance the customer service experience for residents and other stakeholders. To guide this work, we invite you to take a short survey. This survey will require approximately 10 minutes of your time. The feedback will be […]

Road 2 East, from Division Street North to Graham Sideroad, will be closed on Friday, March 25th, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Residents and property owners along this section will have access to their property, but no through traffic will be allowed. The closure is necessary to safely accommodate […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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