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Leamington To Windsor Transit Service To End In 2026

The Municipality of Leamington regrets to announce that the Leamington to Windsor (LTW) Transit Service will be discontinued effective April 30, 2026. The decision follows the expiry of provincial funding and the County of Essex’s decision not to provide ongoing financial support for the regional transit service. Despite these challenges, […]

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$3,000 MROO Scholarship Awarded To Local Cottam Student

This year, the Municipal Retirees Organization of Ontario (MROO) has awarded over $120,000 in student scholarships distributed to 40 exceptional students across the province. The MROO scholarships support recipients in their post-secondary studies. All recipients are family members of current MROO members. Scholarships are awarded in each of the nine […]

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Leamington Issues Traffic Access Update For Seacliff Drive West

The Municipality of Leamington is advising residents and motorists of updated traffic access related to the Seacliff Drive West Sanitary Sewer Extension and Roundabout Construction project. Seacliff Drive West is closed to through traffic while construction continues. All residents and businesses east of Paglione Drive, but not including Paglione Drive, […]

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New All-Way Stop Installed At Leamington’s Pulford Avenue Intersection

The Municipality of Leamington has installed a new all-way stop at the intersection of Pulford Avenue, Canadian Tire, and County Fair Mall access. The change was implemented in response to community concerns related to pedestrian safety, driver visibility, and the adequacy of existing traffic control measures in the area. All-way […]

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Leamington Council Matters – October 14, 2025

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Council: Approved the issuance of Municipal Supported Resolutions (MSRs) for a number of project proposals to the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Long-Term 2 procurement process. The IESO project aims to help meet Ontario’s projected electricity needs between 2029 and […]

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Municipality Of Leamington Provides Update To Sherk Street Work

As part of the Municipality of Leamington’s Sewer Separation and Road Reconstruction Program, work continues on Sherk Street and surrounding areas, including Margaret, Audrey, Jane, and Claire Streets. Current Status – Sherk Street Sherk Street is open to traffic between Oak Street and Ellison Avenue. Sherk Street remains closed between […]

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Items for Review at Oct. 21 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its October 21, 2025, meeting: 667 County Road 20: An application for consent. The applicants are proposing to create a new residential lot. B-2025-12 1520 Road 5 West: An application for consent. The applicants are proposing to create a new agricultural […]

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Leamington Announces Changes To Municipal Services For Thanksgiving

Please note the following municipal service level adjustments on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 13, 2025: The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/reportanissue. The Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Visit leamington.ca/recreation for more information. […]

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Citizens Invited To ‘Line The Drive’ During Upcoming Marathon

Five Cheer Zones Planned to Welcome 26k+ Runners Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island in partnership with the City of Windsor and the Downtown Windsor BIA want Windsor Essex residents to once again Line The Drive during the Detroit Free Press Marathon Sunday October 19 from 7am through 11am. One of the few truly international marathon courses in […]

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Leamington Raceway Hosts 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races This Sunday

Leamington Raceway is thrilled to welcome fans for one of its most popular events of the season—the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races—taking place this Sunday, October 5th. Post time is 1:00 p.m. for the horse races, and admission and parking are free, making it a perfect afternoon of family-friendly entertainment. The crowd-favourite Wiener Dog Races will […]

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Leamington Advises Of LTW Transit Detour Due To St. Clair College Strike

The Municipality of Leamington advises that due to ongoing strike action at the St. Clair College campus, LTW (Leamington to Windsor) Transit buses, operated by Transit Windsor, will not be entering St. Clair College property until further notice. There are two temporary stop locations: Southbound LTW 42: Board at Cabana at […]

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Town Of Essex Issues Statement On Recent Flooding In Harrow And Colchester

Harrow and Colchester recently experienced significant rainfall, resulting in a flash flood in some areas. The Town of Essex would like to reassure residents that during this event, all municipal infrastructure—including stormwater systems and pump stations—operated as intended. Town staff and contractors worked diligently throughout the storm to monitor and […]

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Kingsville and Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary Announce Migration Festival

Kingsville and the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary Announce the Annual 56th Migration Festival The Town of Kingsville and the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary will be hosting events together as part of the 56th annual Migration Festival taking place Thursday, October 16, to Sunday, October 19. Migration Festival is a celebration of […]

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Kingsville and Caldwell First Nation to Host Orange Shirt Walk September 30

Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative that raises awareness of residential schools’ individual, family and community inter-generational impacts while promoting the truth that Every Child Matters. The first observance of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was September 30, 2021, following the identification of unmarked burials at former Indian Residential […]

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County Council Highlights for September 17, 2025

Warden praises ‘informative, educational and inspiring’ Outdoor Accessibility Fest-for-All in Amherstburg Warden Hilda MacDonald in her opening remarks to Council praised organizers and volunteers for making the 2nd Annual Outdoor Accessibility Fest-for-All such a success. This year’s event took place last Friday at the Libro Credit Union Centre in Amherstburg. Free to the […]

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Leamington Launches Major Road Work On Seacliff Drive West

The Municipality of Leamington is undertaking a major road and infrastructure project along Seacliff Drive West. This work will modernize underground services, improve road safety, and prepare the area for future residential growth. The road and infrastructure project includes: Reconstruction of 350 metres of Seacliff Drive, including a new one-lane roundabout Construction […]

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Leamington Continues To Enhance Waterfront With New Projects

The Municipality of Leamington is pleased to share updates on exciting enhancements to its waterfront, including the extension and twinning of the Seacliff Beach boardwalk, the installation of a new landmark archway sign, and the construction of the Waterfront Market Plaza. These enhancements deliver on the Leamington Waterfront Destination Master […]

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New Programs Coming to Community Centre in Cottam this Fall

Exciting new programs are coming to the new Gosfield Communications Community Centre in Cottam this upcoming Fall season, with some programs open now for registration.  For teens and tweens, a new Learn to Babysit course that will teach the fundamentals of caring for children and build their confidence as a babysitter. There will also be a two-hour themed hangout just […]

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Planning Items for Review at September 15, 2025 Council Meeting

Kingsville Town Council will review the following applications at its September 15, 2025 Council meeting: Vacant Land, Seacliff Drive; Part of Lot 4, Concession 1, Eastern Division: Applications for a residential subdivision and a zoning by-law amendment. ZBA-2023-2 & SUB-2023-1 The proposed residential subdivision (County of Essex File 37-T-24001 and Town File SUB-2023-1) […]

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Roads to Prosperity: County Advocates for Infrastructure Funding

A County of Essex delegation met with provincial officials at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in August to advocate for funding to complete a vital infrastructure project. Warden Hilda MacDonald and CAO Sandra Zwiers met with Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, seeking provincial assistance to construct a […]

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Oak Street West Paving, Painting Starts in Leamington This Weekend

A contractor working on behalf of the Municipality of Leamington will be completing final roadwork on Oak Street West from Fraser Avenue to White Street as follows: Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Placement of the final course of asphalt. Beginning Monday, September 8, 2025 – Line painting will begin and […]

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Harrow Fair Pie Auction Raises Record-Breaking $118,150 For JMCC

The Brad and Joanne Stannard Memorial Pie Auction, held at the Harrow Fair on Thursday, August 28, raised $118,150 in support of the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC). Funds will help provide specialized pediatric rehabilitation services for children and youth with physical, neurological, and developmental needs. “For over 45 years, […]

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Kingsville Receiving $9M for Southwest Service Area Watermain Expansion

On August 27, 2025, Anthony Leardi, PC Essex was joined by Mayor Dennis Rogers and members of Kingsville Town Council for a big announcement. Kingsville has received $9,035,681 for our Southwest Service Area Watermain Expansion through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. By expanding our water distribution network, we are unlocking […]