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Leamington Council Matters — Minutes from September 26 Meeting

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Council: Provisionally approved Consent Applications B-18-23, B-19-23, and B-20-23 and approved a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) for Aphria Inc. Confirmed the 2023 property tax adjustments as outlined in Schedule I and II of the corresponding report from Finance Services. Approved […]

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Changes to Kingsville’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Events

The Town of Kingsville is hosting a series of events to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30, 2023. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorates the survivors and victims of residential schools, their families and communities. The first observance of a National Day for Truth […]

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E.L.K. Investments to Improve Electrical Reliability in Essex and Harrow

In a major advancement towards modernizing its distribution system and enhancing electrical reliability for its customers, E.L.K. is excited to announce its investment in smart switch technology coming to the communities of Essex and Harrow. “The E.L.K. Board has approved the procurement of Smart Switches, which will bring the power […]

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Leamington Celebrates Boardwalk Extension Project Completion

The Municipality of Leamington is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Boardwalk Extension Project, a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to transform Leamington’s waterfront into a must-experience destination. This transformative project now seamlessly connects the Leamington Marina to Seacliff Park, enhancing accessibility and offering a new experience […]

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September 25 Kingsville Town Council Meeting Agenda Is Online

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, September 25, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the September 25, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://video.isilive.ca/play/kingsville/live […]

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Kingsville Announces Events for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

The Town of Kingsville is hosting a series of events to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30, 2023. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorates the survivors and victims of residential schools, their families and communities. The first observance of a National Day for Truth […]

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Registration Open for Forum Spotlighting Invisible Disabilities

The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee is inviting elected officials, community groups and residents to join it in raising awareness of invisible disabilities and finding ways to be more inclusive. Invisible No More – An Accessibility Forum on Oct. 19 will feature keynote speaker Julie Sawchuk and include presentations by the Canadian Mental Health […]

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Update on August 24th, 2023 Town of Kingsville Low Water Pressure Event 

September 15, 2023 At approximately 11:10pm on August 23, 2023, operations staff at the Union Water  Supply System (UWSS) Ruthven Water Treatment Plant (RWTP) noted a power  interruption due to a passing thunderstorm that resulted in loss of communication between the master computer controls at the treatment plant and the […]

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Town Working With Province to Open Disaster Recovery Assistance Program

The Town of Kingsville understands the challenges residents are facing following the August 24th and 25th storms and flooding events. We have been working closely with the Province to open up their Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians Program to Kingsville residents. The program is designed to assist Ontarians in recovering costs associated […]

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Planning Items for Review at September 19 Committee of Adjustment & Appeals

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following notices at its September 19, 2023, meeting: 458 County Road 34 West: An application for minor variance. The applicant is proposing an addition to an existing single-detached dwelling and is requesting relief from the minimum front set-back requirements, as the proposed […]

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Princess St. Parking Lot Expansion, Mill St. Park Removal & Relocation

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the infrastructure and facilities within our community, the Municipality of Leamington will be undertaking a parking lot expansion and municipal park removal and relocation project. Project overview: The Princess Street parking lot expansion project aims to improve the availability of convenient and […]

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Municipality of Leamington Holiday Hours – Labour Day 2023

Please note the following municipal service level adjustments on Labour Day, Monday, September 4, 2023: Leamington Municipal Building The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Labour Day. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/reportanissue. Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre The Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre will […]

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Special Garbage Collection

Due to the impact of recent storm events experienced on August 23 and 24, GFL Environmental Inc. will be collecting additional garbage during regular pick-up for those who have experienced flooding. Additional garbage, including large items such as carpet and furniture, will be collected on the following dates: If you have Tuesday collection: August […]

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Precautionary Boil Water Advisory For Town of Kingsville Has Been Rescinded

Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, has rescinded a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory. The advisory had been issued for the Town of Kingsville, specifically for the identified area below: The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit advises users that consecutive water samples have been taken and meet drinking water quality standards. Our staff […]

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WECHU Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory For Town of Kingsville

On Thursday, August 24, 2023, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, issued a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for the Town of Kingsville. The advisory is specifically for the identified area below: The reason for the precautionary boil water advisory is due to loss of pressure throughout the distribution system. […]

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Municipality of Leamington and Pathway to Potential Team Up for New APP

Municipality of Leamington Partners with Pathway to Potential to Launch LTW Affordable Pass Program The Municipality of Leamington has partnered with Pathway to Potential to make public transportation more accessible and affordable for eligible residents. The Affordable Pass Program (APP) will provide eligible residents of Leamington, Kingsville, and Essex with […]

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Property Standards By-Law Amended for Careful Outdoor Lighting Placement

Kingsville Town Council has approved an amendment to the existing Property Standards By-law 31-1999 that prohibits positioning exterior lighting in a way that causes impairment to the use or enjoyment of neighbouring properties. This restriction was previously limited to commercial and industrial properties but now applies to all areas of Kingsville. The […]

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Essex-Windsor EMS Launches Community Assessment Triage Team

Essex-Windsor EMS has launched the Community Assessment Triage Team, another innovative patient care model designed to provide low-acuity patients the treatment and services they need while reducing the volume of unnecessary transports to the hospital emergency department following 911 calls “This groundbreaking program empowers our highly-trained Community Paramedics to treat […]

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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 […]