Kingsville Times

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 […]

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 […]