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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 […]

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Allegra Kingsville Gives Back With Canadian Blood Services Partnership

Marketing and Printing Centre Partners With Canadian Blood Services to Promote Awareness of Needed Blood Donors To extend awareness surrounding the ongoing need for blood donations, Allegra Kingsville is partnering with Canadian Blood Services for their “Make All The Difference” campaign. Through January 31, 2023 sponsors seek new blood donors […]

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On-Street Parking Restrictions Amended During Winter Control Operations

Town Amends On-Street Parking Restrictions During Winter Control Operations The Town of Kingsville has changed its on-street parking by-law to provide residents greater parking flexibility during the winter. Previously, the Town banned on-street parking from midnight to 6:00 am from November 15 to April 15 each year. This ban allowed […]

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ERCA Clarifies Programs In Relation To Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster

Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster received rapid Royal Assent on November 28, despite the Province of Ontario extending the comment period for many elements of this Bill until December 9. “In the absence of the Bill’s associated regulations, there has been widespread confusion on what this actually means,” says Tim Byrne, […]

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Quinlan Farms Named Winner of 2022 Conservation Farm Award

The Winner of the 2022 Conservation Farm Award was announced at the Essex Soil & Crop Improvement Association (ESCIA) Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The award is presented each year to the farming operation which best display’s conservation minded farming practices from those nominated.  The farms are graded […]

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Special Town Council Meeting to be Held November 21, 2022

SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL Monday, November 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM The Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre 103 Park Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 0E7 Council is meeting in person at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre. This Special Closed Session Meeting of Council will consist of three Council Orientation education and training sessions: commencing […]