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$750,000 For UWindsor Researchers To Pursue ‘Surprise’ Cancer Discovery

University of Windsor researchers have been awarded $750,000 by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to determine how a protein changes cell biology, fat accumulation in the liver, and how this can lead to liver cancer. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), the most common liver condition in the developed […]

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February 27 Town Council Meeting Agenda Available Online

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, February 27, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. –  10:00 p.m. Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The agenda for the February 27, 2023 meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream For information pertaining […]

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Public Information Centre Rescheduled Again Due to Weather

In light of ongoing power and internet outages, the applicant for a subdivision at 195 Main Street that had rescheduled a Public Information Centre (PIC) for tonight is rescheduling again. The developer privately organized this meeting to collect public feedback regarding the subdivision proposal before beginning a formal application process […]

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Free Film Screening on February 16 of ‘The Erie Situation’

The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup is pleased to bring The Erie Situation to the Imagine Lakeshore Cinemas in partnership with the Essex Region Conservation Authority, Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks, and Environment and Climate Change Canada. This free film screening will take place on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 7 p.m. […]

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Feb. 14 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals Meeting: Items for Review

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its February 14, 2023 meeting. Where: Virtual Meeting on Zoom or Town of Kingsville, Town Hall, Council Chambers. 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 Time: 6:00 pm Applications 1622 and 1622B Seacliff Drive: Requesting relief from minimum lot […]

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Apply to Represent Kingsville on the Police Services Board

Provincial appointments wanted The Town of Kingsville encourages interested residents to apply for a provincial appointment to our Police Services Board. The Board is responsible for providing adequate and effective police services in the municipality per section 31 of the Police Services Act and for maintaining and improving our residents’ health, […]

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Notice of Intention to Pass a Zoning By-Law Amendment

Application: ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION ZBA-2022-20 (Section 34 and Section 35.1 of The Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13) Applicants: Town of Kingsville Location of Property: Town-Wide Zoning of Property: Any Zoning District which permits Single Detached, Semi-Detached, or Townhouse dwellings Purpose of Application: Following recent updates to the Planning Act through Bill 23, the More Homes […]

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Town Ends Significant Weather Event Declaration and Street Parking Ban

The Significant Weather Event and street parking ban affecting the Town of Kingsville has ended (as of January 26, 2023, at 1:20 pm). Please continue to use caution, as conditions could vary across the municipality. Visit our snow removal page for additional information regarding winter maintenance activities. Image by michasekdzi from Pixabay

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Essex Region Conservation Honours Award Winners

Seven organizations and individuals were honoured with Essex Region Conservation Awards for their contributions to creating a sustainable future of the Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island region. “It’s very inspiring to have the opportunity to celebrate so many organizations and individuals who have made an incredible impact on the environment,” said Jim Morrison, […]

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Former Rail Line Protected for Future Trail Use

In late December, following years of negotiations, the former Canada Southern Railway (CASO) section that stretches 47 kilometres through Essex County was successfully protected for public use, thanks to a partnership between the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), the County of Essex, Town of Tecumseh, Town of Essex and Municipality […]

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Essex County Council Approves 2023 Budget

The County of Essex passed a fiscally responsible Budget Wednesday night that maintains service levels despite significant inflationary pressures and addresses ongoing pandemic-related health care challenges while making substantial investments in infrastructure to accommodate economic growth and improve the quality of life of residents. The 2023 Budget includes funding to […]