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Essex-Windsor EMS presents case for optimizing ambulance dispatch during rollout of new system Chief Lammers, County leaders and local MPPs make pitch to Health Minister Jones Essex-Windsor EMS on Tuesday afternoon in Toronto presented its case to the Ontario Ministry of Health to embed clinicians during the rollout of a […]

Grade-separated interchange would relieve ‘most congested and perilous’ intersection on CR22 A delegation from the County of Essex on Monday morning in Toronto formally pitched to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation a plan to make one of the busiest intersections in Essex County safer and less congested. Warden Hilda MacDonald […]

The Municipality of Leamington is moving forward with the next phase of improvements to Seacliff Drive East. Construction is expected to begin in early February 2026 and will result in traffic interruptions, including lane restrictions, delays, and temporary road closures within the project area. The work will take place between […]

Joins expert panel at session on strategies for managing rural land The County of Essex’s award-winning Official Plan is in the spotlight again, this time at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto. Rebecca Belanger, the County’s Manager of Planning Services and chief architect of the widely lauded Official […]

Two councillors absent for the vote to purchase former high school property After a brief discussion and vote at last evening’s council meeting, the Town of Kingsville agreed to move forward with submitting a bid to purchase the former Kingsville District High School (KDHS) property at 170 Main Street East. […]

Windsor‑Essex Chamber Responds to Canada–China Trade Agreement, January 16, 2026 The Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce acknowledges the federal government’s new Canada–China trade agreement, which will allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market at a 6.1% tariff, while China reduces canola seed duties to roughly 15% and removes other […]

The Municipality of Leamington has become aware of misinformation circulating on social media regarding the sale of unused family plots at Lakeview Cemetery. This information is incorrect. The Municipality is not actively selling unused family plots. For clarity, a comprehensive review of Lakeview Cemetery was conducted in 1995 by the former Town of Leamington […]

On Friday, MPP Anthony Leardi announced the Ontario government is investing up to $3,741,250 to rehabilitate water infrastructure in the Town of Amherstburg. The funding comes from the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS), which has increased by $700 million for a total of $875 […]

The Town of LaSalle is committed to maintaining safe, well-regulated construction and demolition activities across the municipality. Our Building Division diligently enforces the Ontario Building Code, municipal by-laws, and the Municipal Act to uphold public safety and responsible development. What You Need to Know Building Permits are required for all new construction, structural […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, January 19, 2026 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the proceedings. For information […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with […]

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Council: Held a Court of Revision meeting under the Drainage Act and confirmed the Schedule of Assessment in the Engineer’s report for Leamington Cost Sharing for Bridges. Approved the waiving of the minor variance application fee in the amount of […]

The Town of Kingsville has launched its new website, providing the same information with a more user-friendly design and layout. “The new site is now as easy to use on your smartphone as your desktop,” said Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers. “We’re always working to improve our customer service and make […]

The Town of Kingsville is looking for entertainers interested in performing at Town events throughout the summer and fall. DJs, live bands, solo artists, and other performers are needed to provide entertainment on our main stage for various events including Canada Day and Kingsville Block Parties. The line up and […]

Dog owners in Leamington are required to register their dog(s) by purchasing a dog tag each year. Not only is it a municipal by-law, but this simple process will also help reunite you with your pet if it is lost. Fees: Registration: Purchase your dog tag for $30 until March 31, […]

The Town of Kingsville has declared a Significant Weather Event concerning existing or potential hazardous weather conditions until further notice. This means: All roads and sidewalks maintained by the Town are considered to be in a “state of repair” Drivers and pedestrians should use an appropriate level of caution when traveling during […]

Public Meeting of Council Zoning By-Law Amendment Agricultural Zone Additional Residential Unit (Stand Alone) 10440 County Road 34 Public Meeting: The purpose of the meeting was to hear public comments on the Zoning By-Law Amendment application for 10440 County Road seeking to amend the Zoning Bylaw 85-18 by rezoning a 1.64 […]

The Municipality of Leamington, in collaboration with veterinary hospitals and clinics in the Windsor-Essex region, is pleased to offer a Cat Spay and Neuter Voucher Program, beginning on Monday, February 9, 2026. In an effort to reduce the number of stray cats in Leamington, vouchers valued at $150 will be issued to […]

Essex-Windsor residents trying to connect with the emergency number on Wednesday may reach an ongoing busy signal. Bell has notified Essex-Windsor EMS that residents in the 519 area code are encountering a busy signal when calling 911 from a landline. Additionally, when calling from a cell phone, there may be […]

The Municipality of Leamington is advising residents that the Marriage Licence Application process has transitioned from the municipal website to the Government of Ontario’s ServiceOntario platform, effective Monday, January 12, 2026. Residents can now complete their marriage licence application online through ServiceOntario at ontario.ca/GettingMarried. As part of the application process, applicants may […]

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Council will: Hold a Court of Revision meeting to consider Leamington Cost Sharing for Bridges throughout the Municipality of Leamington. Consider approving the waiving of the minor variance application fee in the amount of $1,000 regarding 92 Robinson Street. Consider […]

Mayor Crystal Meloche is proud to announce the inaugural Town of LaSalle Awards of Excellence to celebrate individuals, teams, artists, businesses, and community leaders who help shape a vibrant and caring community. “The Awards of Excellence gives us the opportunity to recognize members of our community who go above and […]

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority has posted the 2024-2025 Annual Public Meeting by means of audio-visual presentation to the WDBA website. Marie Campagna, Chair of the Board of Directors, Charl van Niekerk, Chief Executive Officer and Joël Hupé, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, reported on WDBA’s operation and activities that are […]

ENWIN and E.L.K. Energy celebrated a milestone infrastructure upgrade in Kingsville, where crews successfully commissioned a second hydro feed to the Town to close out 2025. This proactive enhancement follows a similar upgrade now live in Lakeshore, underscoring E.L.K. Energy’s progress across its service areas in Essex, Lakeshore, and Kingsville. […]

The Municipality of Leamington advises residents that recycling collection will continue as usual in January, despite recycling dates not appearing in the 2025 Collection Calendar. The January recycling schedule was omitted from the printed calendar because the transition to Circular Materials and single-stream recycling was still being finalized when the 2025 […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, January 5, 2026 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]

Kingsville Town Council will meet on the following dates in 2026: Monday, January 5, 2026 Monday, January 19, 2026 Monday, February 9, 2026 Monday, February 23, 2026 Monday, March 9, 2026 Monday, March 23, 2026 Monday, April 13, 2026 Monday, April 20, 2026 Monday, May 4, 2026 Monday, May 25, […]

The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Agenda Tuesday, January 6, 2026 6:00 – 8:00 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 Recording Secretary at mducharme@kingsville.ca […]

The Town of Kingsville provides several Christmas Tree drop-off Depots, which will remain open until the end of January. You may drop your live tree off at any of the following locations: Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Drive (Southeast Parking Lot) Lakeside Park, 314 Queen Street (Herrington Parking Lot) Linden Beach […]

The LaSalle New Year’s Eve Fireworks show is scheduled at the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex, 2121 Laurier Parkway. Fireworks begin at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, December 31. Please arrive early to find a parking spot and settle in before 7:15 pm. Snuggle up with your family and friends for an exciting […]

Starting January 1, 2026, Essex-Windsor will transition to a cart-based recycling program. Information about recycling cart sizes along with the recycling cart exchange request form and FAQs can be found here. As of January 1, please use the recycling cart provided by the collection contractor. As of January 1, please use the […]

The Town of Kingsville invites the community to close out 2025 with an exciting evening of free family fun at the Kingsville Arena on December 31, 2025. Enjoy skating, hot chocolate, cookies, crafts, games, and an early-evening fireworks show to wrap up another magical season of Fantasy of Lights. Here is […]

From December 12 to 23, fire departments across Ontario are promoting a different fire safety theme each day, with tips on what you can do to keep the holidays fire safe.  Holiday fire safety tips can be found by following and subscribing to @ONFireMarshal on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and […]

Bright Lights Windsor continues to bring exciting programming and a fantastic lineup of vendors throughout the holidays! Open every night until January 7, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., including Christmas Eve (December 24), Christmas Day (December 25), Boxing Day (December 26), New Year’s Eve (December 31) and New Year’s Day (January 1). Come and celebrate the holidays with us, take some beautiful […]

End the year with a blast! Join us at the Kingsville Arena on December 31, 2025, for an evening of free skating, hot chocolate, cookies, crafts, and games as we wrap up another beautiful Fantasy of Lights season. Skating runs from 1:30–6:45 PM, beginning with a sensory-friendly session. Skate Tags […]

From December 12 to 23, fire departments across Ontario are promoting a different fire safety theme each day, with tips on what you can do to keep the holidays fire safe.  Holiday fire safety tips can be found by following and subscribing to @ONFireMarshal on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and […]

Recycling will be picked up as usual on Wednesday this week. This is the last week for the old Red and Blue Boxes. For the east side of town, garbage pickup will happen on Saturday, December 27 rather than Friday, December 26 due to the Christmas/ Boxing Day holiday. Click […]

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens has provided a high-level preview of the 2026 City of Windsor Budget prepared by City administration and presented to the Mayor this week for his review and consideration. In October, Mayor Dilkens issued Mayoral Decision (MD) 23-2025, directing City administration to prepare a 2026 budget that holds […]

From December 12 to 23, fire departments across Ontario are promoting a different fire safety theme each day, with tips on what you can do to keep the holidays fire safe. Holiday fire safety tips can be found by following and subscribing to @ONFireMarshal on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and […]

Warden praises County employees for their generosity Warden Hilda MacDonald in her opening remarks Wednesday night praised County employees for their generosity in donating hundreds of pounds of canned goods and non-perishable food items to AM 800 CKLW’s “Cans for a Cause” campaign. “What a thrill it was,” the Warden said, […]

From December 12 to 23, fire departments across Ontario are promoting a different fire safety theme each day, with tips on what you can do to keep the holidays fire safe. Holiday fire safety tips can be found by following and subscribing to @ONFireMarshal on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and […]

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Municipality of Leamington. Please note the following municipal program and service level adjustments for the 2025 holiday season: The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on the following days: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Thursday, December 25, 2025 Friday, December 26, 2025 Wednesday, […]

This week, Anthony Leardi, MPP for Essex, announced that the Town of Kingsville is receiving $36,224.56 through Ontario’s Fire Protection Grant, supporting ongoing efforts to protect firefighters and modernize local fire services. “Our firefighters put themselves in harm’s way to protect our families, our homes, and our communities,” said Anthony […]

Happy Holidays from everyone at the Town of Essex! Please be advised that Town Hall and the Gesto office will be closed for the holidays from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 to Thursday, January 1, 2026, and will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal […]

The Town of Kingsville is notifying residents about the upcoming recycling dates in January. They are: January 7 January 21 These dates are missing from your 2025 Collection Calendar because they were unconfirmed at the time of printing. A reminder that you will be using the new single-stream recycling bin […]

The Town of Kingsville is excited to offer programs for all ages and interests! Winter program registration is now open at Kingsville Click & Play. Teens and Adults Line Dancing Chair Yoga Children and Youth Little Ninjas Little Gymnasts Little Dancers Learn to Babysit Course We’ll also have day camps […]

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Council will:  Consider providing municipal approval for the proposed Evergreen Memorial Park mausoleum expansion at 366 Talbot Street West, Leamington. Consider the purchase of a new 101’ Aerial Platform Fire Truck through City View Specialty Vehicles for the Canadian purchase price of $2,770,000 (plus HST) through the Canoe […]

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Council:  Approved 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 split the property into three separate lots, each with its own title and tax roll number.  […]

Circular Materials, the organization responsible for managing residential recycling collection in Windsor-Essex, is advising residents of upcoming changes to the region’s recycling program. This information is being shared to ensure residents are aware of program updates and the available cart exchange option. As part of the transition to a modernized […]

The Municipality of Leamington has adopted its 2026 Operating and Capital Budget, which includes a 2.5 percent increase to both the general and sewer tax levies. The budget maintains the Municipality’s commitment to investing in core services, public safety, infrastructure renewal, and long-term strategic growth aligned with Council’s priorities. For an average urban residential […]

Helped rescue a trapped motorist from a vehicle that rolled deep into a marsh An Essex-Windsor EMS Advanced Care Paramedic has received a special Citation for Bravery from Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Thomas Carrique. Kristen Hamilton received the prestigious award for helping to rescue an injured motorist trapped in a […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, December 15, 2025 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with […]

Kingsville Town Council approved the 2026 Budget at its December 10, 2025, budget deliberations. The municipal tax increase is 5.9%, which represents an annual increase of $126.07 on the average home in Kingsville.* 2.1% of the tax increase (or $44.91 on the average home in Kingsville) is from a $535,107 […]

Ontario’s Fire Service Offers Fire Safety Guidance During Holiday Season Kingsville Fire Department is launching the annual 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety campaign to remind Ontarians to take proper fire safety precautions and stay fire safe this holiday season. From December 12 to 23, fire departments across Ontario will promote […]

Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee’s Holiday video message The primary mandate of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee is to consult with and provide advice to Council on the annual municipal accessibility plan for the Town of Essex. The Committee is made up of 1 member of Council and up […]

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following application at its December 16, 2025, meeting: 1283 Road 3 East and 1313 Road 3 East: An application for consent. The applicant is proposing to adjust the existing lot-lines between 1313 Road 3 East and 1283 Road 3 East. B-2025-16 The meeting […]

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 […]

The Town of Kingsville has declared a Significant Weather Event concerning existing or potential hazardous weather conditions until further notice. This means: All roads and sidewalks maintained by the Town are considered to be in a “state of repair” Drivers and pedestrians should use an appropriate level of caution when […]

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 […]

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  […]

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 […]

Providing efficiencies at the Windsor-Detroit gateway is an important part of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. The use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is one way that efficiencies will be achieved. ITS includes advanced technologies that use electronics, computers, communication and sensing devices that will support the needs for traffic […]

The Town of LaSalle welcomes residents and visitors to the Holiday Lights Heritage Nights festive markets, part of the spectacular season of celebration at the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing, 970 Front Road.  Saturdays and Sundays until December 21, guests can browse the indoor holiday market, featuring approximately 50 vendors […]

This Saturday, December 6, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, the Leamington Firefighters’ Association will be out in full force, hosting their annual Boot Drive! Keep an eye out for our dedicated Leamington firefighters collecting cash donations at the following intersections: Erie Street & Pulford Avenue Talbot Street E. & […]

Kingsville Express Evenings Lakeside Park & Pavilion December 5, 6 & 7 All aboard for another magical weekend of Kingsville Express Evenings! Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and join us at Lakeside Park & Pavilion. Hop on the train for a free ride on Saturday, December 6, courtesy of […]

Harrow Kinsmen Christmas Parade Saturday, December 20 at 6 p.m. The Christmas Parade, hosted by the Harrow Kinsmen, will start from Harrow Public School. Interested in putting a float in the parade? There’s no need to register ahead of time. Everyone participating in the parade should meet at the school’s parking […]

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 […]

Kingsville Town Council will review the following application at its December 15, 2025 meeting: ZBA-2025-10: An application to remove the Holding Symbol. The applicant is proposing the holding provisions be lifted to permit development of Gardner Estates subdivision (County of Essex File number 37-T-24001). The meeting starts at 6:00 pm […]

Essex County Council has approved a 2026 budget that is fiscally responsible and maintains service levels while making significant investments in health care and infrastructure. “Our Strategic Plan positions Essex County as a regional champion – one that delivers high-quality services and drives both public and private investment,” said Warden Hilda […]

Drive cautiously in winter conditions as crews clear County roads It’s that time, folks. Snow advisories have been issued this week in numerous regions across the province. Possibly even here by the weekend. This is our annual reminder that County of Essex road crews once again are ready to roll […]

Discover festive handmade gifts, treats, art, jewellery, home décor, and more at the Fantasy of Lights Market! Join us at Lakeside Park Pavilion on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. You’ll find a wide lineup […]

We want to hear from you! The Town of Kingsville is gathering input on what recreation programs residents would like to see offered at the Gosfield Communications Community Centre (GCCC) in 2026. The GCCC already hosts a variety of recreation and community programs throughout the year. Current September–December offerings include: Grands & […]

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 […]

STUFF THE FIRE TRUCK — TOYS FOR TOTS Saturday, December 6th 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Help local children experience a brighter holiday season! Join Kingsville Firefighters and Sparky at the Red Apple parking lot. (33 Division Road North, Kingsville) Help us as we Stuff the Fire Truck for our local […]

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 […]

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 […]

After two days of deliberations on November 27 and 28, LaSalle Council made amendments to the 2026 Budget resulting in a Municipal General Levy of $53M; (it was $50M in 2025). This amounts to an increase of the LaSalle portion of taxes to $109.99 annually for the average single-family home, […]

The Town of Essex and the ENWIN Group are pleased to announce that the share purchase transaction for E.L.K. Energy Inc. (including its subsidiary E.L.K. Solutions Inc.) has officially closed effective November 28, 2025. As a result, ENWIN has assumed full management of E.L.K. Energy Inc. This marks the completion […]

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.  […]

Essex County Council will meet on Wednesday December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM to begin deliberations of the proposed 2026 County of Essex Budget. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The proposed 2026 Budget is available for […]

The Town of LaSalle is pleased to announce the opening of The Loop Skate Trail at LaSalle Landing. The Loop is located at 1010 Front Road, south of the Event Centre. The opening marks an important milestone: The Loop at LaSalle Landing is the first outdoor rink to open in the […]

The Town of Kingsville has been advised of a planned power outage tomorrow (Saturday, November 29, 2025) between 4:30 am and 9:30 am. The outage is necessary so Hydro One can make improvements on some of its major assets. It will impact approximately 1,400 residences and businesses and could affect […]

An unusual and dramatic drop in water levels along the western Lake Erie shoreline on Wednesday stopped some beach visitors in their tracks as they witnessed a seiche — a wind-driven oscillation temporarily altering water levels across the lake — in real time. The sudden shift pushed water from the […]

The City of Windsor invites you to get into the holiday spirit and treat yourself to something unforgettable once again at Willistead Manor. Experience breathtaking beauty as you tour one of Windsor’s most elegant mansions all decked out in its holiday finest. From the main floor Great Hall — with its portraits […]

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 […]

The Town of Essex will be waiving all taxicab licensing fees for a 13-month trial period, from December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. Taxicab owners and drivers can now apply for or renew their Town of Essex taxicab licences at no cost, while maintaining all existing safety and consumer […]

The Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington will be presented with the Mayor’s 2026 Budget on: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Thursday, December 11, 2025, and if needed, Friday, December 12, 2025. Each meeting will commence at 9:00 AM each day in the Council Chambers at the Leamington […]

Bring your furry companions along for festive photos with Santa at Lakeside Park Pavilion on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm — don’t forget your camera! While you’re there, browse pet-friendly vendors like Snap for Cats, Stitched by Heart, Victoria’s Gallery, and Wild at Heart, and […]

The Town of Kingsville is providing the community an update on the school properties. In June 2024, three school properties in Kingsville closed permanently and remain vacant today. The Town began discussions with the community in 2024, both in person at several public meetings and online, about whether the municipality […]

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Windsor and Essex County. Strong southwest winds gusting 80 to 90 km/h are expected to start Wednesday morning and continue until Thursday. Residents should note that local utility outages are possible and loose objects may be tossed by the wind. High-sided […]

The Town of Essex is inviting residents to attend an Open House on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre (Harrow Arena) to learn more about the Drainage Act and its role in managing municipal drains across the community. […]

A Night of Joy Leamington Christmas Parade Saturday, November 29, 2025 6 – 7 p.m. The most magical parade of the year is this weekend. We’re excited to welcome participants to join in the fun. The parade begins on Erie Street at Georgia Avenue, continuing north through town. It ends at […]

The Town of Essex has released its Draft 2026 Municipal Budget, now available for public review at www.essex.ca/Budget. Residents are invited to learn more and engage in the budget process through the upcoming Budget Walkthrough and Budget Deliberation sessions. A Budget Walkthrough will take place on Monday, November 24 from […]

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday November 25, 2025, Council will: Consider approving an additional amount of $107,842 (excluding HST) to Nevan Construction Inc. for the completion of the Mersea Road D Bank Stabilization Project. Consider approving an additional amount of $71,015.62 (excluding HST) to Rapid Drainage Ltd. for […]

CALLING ALL GOOD KIDS IN COTTAM! November 28 at 6 p.m. We know that, of course, the whole town made the NICE LIST this year. We want to invite you down to Cottam Rotary Park on November 28 at 6PM for a Meet and Greet with the jolly man himself! […]

County Road 23 will have lane restrictions at the intersection of Road 9 W beginning November 10 for approximately four weeks. County Road 10 will have lane restrictions between 3rd Concession and 4th Concession in Amherstburg for approximately four weeks. County Road 35 (Comber Sideroad) will be closed between County Road 2 (Tecumseh […]

The U11 Lakeshore Lightning Girls Hockey Team has delivered a remarkable boost to local cancer research after a full season of completing good deeds across the community, ultimately earning a national victory in the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup and directing $100,000 to the Cancer Research Collaboration Fund (CRCF) – one […]

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Council: Held a Public Meeting under the Drainage Act to consider adopting a report titled “Leamington Bridge Cost Sharing for Existing Access Structures Within Municipal Drains” provided by Rood Engineering. A Court of Revision will be held in the next […]