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Essex Council Adopts 2026 Budget

The Town of Essex 2026 Operating and Capital Budget has been deemed adopted following budget deliberations held on December 8, 2025. The $79.9 million budget reflects the Town’s ongoing commitment to responsible financial management, sustainable growth, and continued investment in services and infrastructure that enhance the quality of life for […]

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Leamington Council Considers – December 9, 2025

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Council will:  Hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider an amendment to Leamington’s Zoning By-law with regard to 918 Point Pelee Drive. The property currently has three cottages (918, 920, and 922 Point Pelee Drive) and the amendment would split the property into three separate lots, each with its own title and tax […]

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Recycling Cart Swap Program Launches Mid-December In Windsor-Essex

Essex-Windsor residents who would like a smaller recycling cart will soon have the option to request an exchange. Beginning mid-December, Circular Materials will make a Recycling Cart Exchange Request Form available on their website. This form will allow residents to swap their current 360-litre recycling cart for a 240-litre cart. Click here to visit  […]

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Updated Settlement Area Boundary Review on ‘Have Your Say, Kingsville!’

In April, the Town of Kingsville began accepting expressions of interest related to its Settlement Area Boundary Review and created a public engagement page on its citizen engagement platform, Have Your Say, Kingsville! The project page has been updated to include recommendations that Administration will present to the Council at […]

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Santa Comes to Kingsville for a Pancake Breakfast December 13

Experience holiday magic during Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Lakeside Park Pavilion. Enjoy a warm pancake breakfast with sausage, juice, coffee, and tea, decorate a cookie, and share your wish list and take a photo with Santa. $10 per person. Children 2 and under eat free Seatings: 9:00–9:45 am 10:00–10:45 am— Full […]

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Colchester Harbour Site Of New Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Members of Essex Town Council joined representatives from Essex-Windsor EMS today to celebrate the installation of a new life-saving Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at the Colchester Harbour. This new device, available 24/7, year-round for public use, has been installed thanks to a generous $30,000 grant from Enbridge Gas, which is […]

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New Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Requirements Coming January 1, 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, new provincial safety requirements will expand where carbon monoxide (CO) alarms must be installed in existing homes across Ontario. These updates are part of the Fire Code (O. Reg. 213/07) and aim to better protect residents from carbon monoxide, an invisible, odourless, and deadly gas. Who Is Affected The updated rules […]

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Essex-Windsor EMS Raises $20,928.30 for Goodfellows

Smashes last year’s total in support of longstanding Christmas charity Essex-Windsor EMS volunteers helped Windsor Goodfellows raise $20,928.30 last week, smashing last year’s total. Hardy volunteers from EWEMS – Paramedics and staff alike – once again helped out Windsor’s time-honoured Christmas-time charitable cause, and at EWEMS’ usual intersection of Lauzon […]

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Leamington Council Matters – November 25, 2025

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Council:  Approved an additional amount of $107,842 (excluding HST) to Nevan Construction Inc. for the completion of the Mersea Road D Bank Stabilization Project.  Approved an additional amount of $71,015.62 (excluding HST) to Rapid Drainage Ltd. for the completion of additional works required to complete the Watermain Replacement and Asphalt Resurfacing project on Maxon Avenue, Sherman Street, James Street and a portion of Wigle Street.  […]

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Road Closures, Transit Changes Announced For Leamington Santa Claus Parade

The annual Leamington Santa Claus Parade will take place on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, several temporary road closures will be in effect. Erie Street from Countess Street to Wilkinson Drive will be closed during the parade. Georgia Avenue will be closed from 4:00 PM […]

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Town Releases Draft 2026 Budget on ‘Have Your Say Kingsville’

The draft budget proposes an increase of $11.97 per month (or $143.63 annually) for the average household in Kingsville.  Based on MPAC assessment, the average household in Kingsville is assessed at approximately $250,000 (2016 assessment rates). The Town of Kingsville has released its 2026 Draft Budget for community review and feedback. Budget […]

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Leamington’s Sherk St & Ellison Ave Intersection Closed Temporarily

Paving work on Sherk Street is scheduled to begin today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, as part of the ongoing area sewer separation and road reconstruction project. To safely complete this work, the intersection of Sherk Street and Ellison Avenue will be closed for the day, following the morning bus routes. Motorists are asked […]

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Town Council Brief from the November 17, 2025 Meeting

At its November 17, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved the following related to Gardner Estates (Truax): Approved the Subdivision Agreement containing forty-three (43) lots for single detached residential units, and sixteen (16) lots for thirty-two (32) semi-detached, or townhouse, residential units; and Approved Street “A” to be known as Charles Gate […]

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Enjoy a Holiday Tea Party for Fantasy of Lights – Grand Times, Tiny Teacups

Join the Town of Kingsville for a festive Intergenerational Tea Party! Bring your grandkids, niece, nephew, neighbour, or family friend for a joyful celebration featuring tea, treats, crafts, and meaningful moments together. This special event is open to everyone—from ages 5 to 105! Join us at the Gosfield Communications Community […]

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Leamington Launches 2nd Annual Mayor’s Holiday Card Contest

The Municipality of Leamington is inviting local students to help spread holiday cheer through art. The second annual Mayor’s Holiday Card Design Contest, led by Mayor Hilda MacDonald, encourages Grade 4 and 5 students from Leamington’s elementary schools to showcase their creativity and community spirit this holiday season. Working directly with local schools, the […]

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Items for Review at Nov. 18 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following application at its November 18, 2025, meeting: 372 Road 11: An application for minor variance. The applicants are proposing the construction of an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) in their front yard. The proposal requires relief from Town’s current by-laws, which permit […]

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New Windsor Modular Build Speeds Up Path To Affordable Housing

Habitat for Humanity Windsor Essex has launched a new modular building program with an indoor groundbreaking at the A-LINX manufacturing facility in Oldcastle, ON., marking a shift toward innovative construction methods that aim to increase affordable homeownership across Canada. This unique event, the first indoor groundbreaking in the local Habitat’s […]

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Leamington Adjusts Municipal Services For Remembrance Day

The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Remembrance Day. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/reportanissue.  Remembrance Day Ceremony  The annual Remembrance Day ceremony will be held at the Leamington Cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11.   A parade will start at the corner of Fox Street […]

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Leamington Provides Update On Demolition Of Former Secondary School

The Municipality of Leamington is advancing to the next phase of demolition of the former Leamington District Secondary School, located at 125 Talbot Street West. A contractor working on behalf of the Municipality has begun abatement activities, including the safe removal of hazardous materials within the building. Exterior demolition is anticipated to […]

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Kingsville Accessibility Advisory Committee November 12 Agenda Is Online

The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville Kingsville Accessibility Advisory Committee Agenda Wednesday, November 12, 2025 2:00 – 3:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 For information pertaining to this agenda or to arrange for any additional accessibility needs, please contact the Natalie Sharp, Deputy […]

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Essex Awarded ‘Charged For Change’ Funding For New EV Chargers

The Town of Essex is pleased to have been awarded “Charged for Change” funding through Aviva Canada in partnership with Earth Day Canada. Charged for Change is a program that provides funding for public electric vehicle (EV) charging installations in communities across Canada with limited or no access to EV infrastructure. The program will […]

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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 […]