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Proposal For Leamington School Property To Include Attainable Housing

At its meeting of August 15, 2023, Leamington Council accepted the proposal submitted by Amico Properties Inc. (Amico) in connection with the development of attainable housing upon the former Leamington District Secondary School lands at 125 Talbot Street West, Leamington, subject to the terms of the Request for Proposal (RFP) […]

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Town of Kingsville Council Brief from August 14, 2023 Meeting

At its August 14, 2023 meeting, Council: – Heard a presentation from Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority regarding regionalization of waste collection and directed administration to bring back a report on community engagement about an acceptable level of service. – Approved the creation of the ‘Environmental Reserve District’ (ERD) and […]

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Essex Non-Profit Homes Receives Funding Through Green Municipal Fund

Across Canada, innovative affordable housing solutions are creating good jobs and building climate resilience, while helping Canadians reduce costs and drive down emissions in the building sector. Last week, Irek Kusmierczyk, MP for Windsor—Tecumseh announced an investment of $1,034,216 for five projects across southwestern Ontario including $499,990 for Essex Non-Profit […]

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Notice of Public Information Centre #2 — Heritage Road 2 West

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study The Town of Kingsville (Town) has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to meet long-term transportation needs within the community. This study involves the extension of Heritage Road to Road 2 West, two local road connecting links, and intersection improvements (see map). These improvements […]

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Town Launches Public Engagement Platform: Have Your Say, Kingsville!

The Town of Kingsville is excited to announce the launch of its new online engagement platform, Have Your Say, Kingsville! This platform will help the Town foster two-way engagement with residents and community members in a convenient online portal. At HaveYourSayKingsville.ca, registered users can interact with local decision-makers, share ideas and provide input […]

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Winners From 2023 Mayor’s Recognition Awards Announced

The winners of the 2023 Mayor’s Recognition Awards were announced on the June 13, 2023 Leamington Council meeting. The Mayor’s Recognition Awards is an annual initiative that recognizes and honours individuals, groups and organizations who have brought honour and recognition to Leamington. The 2023 Mayor’s Recognition Awards winners, by category, […]

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Kingsville Water Pollution Control Plant Class Environmental Assessment

(Schedule C) The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) and the Town of Kingsville (Town) are carrying out a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to expand or upgrade the Kingsville Wastewater Collection and Treatment System (wastewater system). The study is being completed in accordance with a Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class […]

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Dog Registration Enforcement Begins In Leamington June 14

Beginning June 14, 2023, representatives of the Municipality of Leamington will attend door-to-door to ensure compliance with the Municipality’s Animal Control By-law 668-06. Each municipal representative will be identified with a Municipality of Leamington identification name tag. In accordance with By-law 668-06, every person who owns or keeps a dog in […]

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Public Notice of Pesticide Use for County of Essex

The Corporation of the County of Essex intends to control noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides: The following pesticides that will be used are registered under the “Pest Control Products Act” (Canada): ClearView Herbicide (Reg. #29752) containing the active ingredients: Metsulfuron-methyl and Aminopyralid, (present as potassium salt) Gateway Adjuvant (Reg.#31470) containing […]