The John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area was honoured to welcome Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers to open her #hopeandhealingcanada art installation exhibit on August 29, 2022. The #hopeandhealingcanada project created by Ms. Chambers consists of a series of site specific art installations across Canada. Each is made using crochet, knit, and […]
Town & County News
Community Riverfront Ride Celebrates Achievements of Young Women in Motion
Community members celebrated the achievements of a group of newcomers and BIPOC women leaders who have broken through the barriers that limited their inclusion and mobility by riding with them across the beautiful Riverfront trail to the Ambassador Bridge. The ride was organized and led by Bike Windsor Essex trainers […]
Sam Zad Announces Candidacy for Deputy Mayor
My name is Sam Zad and I am asking you to elect me as Kingsville’s next Deputy Mayor. Thirteen years ago, when this charming town by the lake began to blossom, my wife and I made Kingsville our home. The strong sense of community drew us in. Year after year, […]
Take a Ride from Leamington to Windsor on LTW Transit
Do you need to get around the county or to and from the city? The Leamington to Windsor Transit service may be just what you’re looking for. LTW Transit is an inter-community transit system that encompasses a route from Leamington to Windsor with stops in Kingsville and Essex. LTW makes […]
Cedar Island Marina Washrooms Temporary Close on September 1
The Town is engaging in water main work in the Cedar Island Marina area on Thursday, September 1, 2022. This planned work will disrupt water service between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Marina users should anticipate having little to no water available during this short window, and the washrooms will be […]
Leamington OPP Investigating Damage to Election Campaign Signs
(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating mischief incidents wherein municipal election signs were recently vandalized and removed. On Monday August 29, 2022, it was reported to the Leamington OPP that several election signs were found defaced or completely removed from their location in the Municipality of […]
Enjoy Fire Fest 2022 at Cottam’s Ridgeview Park
The Town of Kingsville is excited to present Fire Fest 2022, a celebration of the Kingsville Fire Department, on Saturday, September 10, 2022. The morning starts at 8:00 am with a pancake breakfast at the Cottam Ridgeview Park Pavilion, hosted by the Department’s North Station. No reservations are required, and […]
Michael Glass Announces His Nomination for Kingsville Town Council
Michael Glass is the fourth generation of the Glass family to call Kingsville home. His great grandparents immigrated here in the 1930’s to provide their family with a better life. Michael was born in Leamington where he spent most of his early life. He moved to Kingsville when his parents […]
Special Town Council Meeting to be Held Monday, August 29, 2022
The agenda for the Monday, August 29, 2022 Special Meeting of Council is now available on our website. This meeting is being held electronically. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. For the Agenda (PDF) click here For the Agenda (HTML) click here […]
Sherry Ducedre Announces Candidacy for Public School Board Trustee
My name is Sherry Ducedre and I am proud to officially announce my candidacy for Public School Board Trustee representing the Town of Kingsville and the Town of Essex. As you look through the list of various Election Candidates you may come across names you know and names you do […]
Local Funding for Agri-Worker Isolation and Recovery Centre Extended
Federal Funding for Agri-Worker Isolation and Recovery Centre Extended The Government of Canada today announced it is providing $4.2 million for the Corporation of the County of Essex to continue to administer a safe voluntary isolation site for temporary foreign agri-workers in the Windsor-Essex region. Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary to […]
Last Minute Shifts, Full Roster of Candidates Promises a Lively Town Election
The nomination period for the Municipal election in Kingsville effectively closed on Friday, August 19 and not without some last minute intrigue. Several notable shifts left some scratching their heads when Mayoral Candidate Samson Zad changed course and moved to the Deputy Mayor’s list while Councillor Candidate Dennis Rogers moved […]
Notice of Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study Commencement
Heritage Road to Road 2 West, Town of Kingsville Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study The Town of Kingsville (Town) is initiating a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to meet long-term transportation needs within the community. This study will involve the extension of Heritage Road to Road 2 West, two local […]
Construction and Road Closures Update – August 19
County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and McCain Sideroad from August 22 to September 30 for bridge rehabilitation. County Road 11 will have lane restrictions between County Road 8 and Highway 3 from July 18 to August 19 for road construction. County Road 11 will have lane […]
Updated Kingsville Council Candidates List for October Election
Today is the last day of the nomination period for candidates to submit their paperwork by 2 p.m. The municipal election is Monday, October 24, 2022. Council Candidates Mayor: Name STOMP, Tamara Phone 519-257-0467 Email stomp@mnsi.net ****** Name LUCIER, Laura Phone 519-300-1234 Email Lauraformayor2022@gmail.com ****** Name ROGERS, Dennis Phone 519-990-8079 […]
Walking Tour to Highlight Detroit River Environmental Successes
The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup, Essex Region Conservation Authority, and the Windsor Port Authority will be hosting an environmental tour of Windsor’s Sandwich community on Tuesday August 23 2022 from 6pm to 8pm. “The Detroit River has a vibrant environmental story of ecosystem recovery through partnerships and local action,” said […]
Open Streets Will Offer Up Bike Rodeo And More on August 20
BIKE RODEO AT OPEN STREETS! This Saturday, August 20th from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm we are hosting a free bike rodeo for kids ages 5-12 in collaboration with Bike Windsor Essex. There will be an obstacle course, safety training, and much more. Bring your bike and helmet to Main […]
Notice of Special Meeting of Council
TAKE NOTICE that Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, August 29, 2022 commencing at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is as follows: To consider Consent Application File B/24/22 for lands located on the east side of County Road […]
Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid
On August 19, we will mark 80 years since the Dieppe Raid, a particularly devastating part of the Second World War for the Canadian military. The sacrifices and achievements of those who gave so much to help restore peace and freedom to the world will never be forgotten. Although extremely […]
Willy Fittler Announces His Nomination for Town Council
In 1969 I moved my family to Kingsville. I believe it was one of the best decisions I could have made for my family as my children thrived and prospered in this nurturing community. As a result of our family’s personal and professional involvement in local schools, churches and the […]
Adam Craig Named Chief Librarian for Essex County Library
The Essex County Library is pleased to announce that Adam Craig has been hired as its new Chief Librarian. Craig, a lifelong resident of Essex County, comes to the Essex County Library from the Windsor Public Library, where he has worked as the Manager of Public Services since 2015, with direct […]
Kingsville Requests Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic Funding at Conference
Kingsville Discusses Funding for Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic with Minister of Health Deputy Mayor Gord Queen, Councillors Laura Lucier, Kimberly DeYong and Chief Administrative Officer John Norton are at the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) Conference. On Monday August 15, 2022 they met with the Minister of Health to request funding […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update as of August 12
County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from February 8th to August 19 for bridge rehabilitation. County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and McCain Sideroad from August 22 to September 30 for bridge rehabilitation. North Malden Road will […]
Updated: Expect Delays on Road 3 Beginning Monday, August 15, 2022
Additional road construction on Road 3 starting Monday The Town is paving and line painting Road 3 (from County Road 34 to County Road 31) starting Monday, August 15, until Friday, August 19, 2022. Traffic will reduce to a single lane, and drivers should expect delays. The Town will also […]
Debby Jarvis-Chausse Enters the Race for Town Council
I am proud to officially announce my candidacy for Kingsville Town Council. I look forward to representing everyone in Kingsville fairly. I will run a positive campaign, one in which I will display integrity and honesty in all my interactions. It is my belief that public service is a responsibility […]
Essex County Council Highlights from Aug. 10, 2022
Warden Urges Residents to Participate in Upcoming Municipal Election Warden Gary McNamara urged Essex County residents to do all they can to participate in the Ontario municipal election on Oct. 24. “We want to see a wide diversity of passionate candidates with a commitment to serving their communities,” he said […]
Road Closure on Jasperson, Road 2 to Main Street from August 17 to 19
We’re placing a final lift of asphalt on Jasperson Drive, from Road 2 to Main Street, August 17-19, 2022 (weather dependent). We will close Jasperson Drive to allow for the work during this time. Only residents and property owners residing on Jasperson Drive will be permitted access. The left-hand turn […]
Search Warrant in Leamington Leads to Drugs and Firearms
On August 8, 2022, members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of members from the Essex County OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant on Sturgeon Meadows Avenue in the Municipality of Leamington. During the execution of the […]
Highlights from the August 8 Town Council Meeting
COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS At the August 8, 2022, Council meeting, Council: • Unanimously supported the Union Water Supply System’s restructuring through incorporation, allowing the UWSS to apply for grant funding independent from the Municipality and preventing “rate shock” for users. The Municipality owns a percentage of the corporation. • Approved a […]
Gideon Spevak Seeks Election to Kingsville Town Council
Kingsville resident and longtime community volunteer Gideon Spevak announced on July 11th that he is seeking election to Kingsville’s town council in the upcoming election on October 24th. Gideon is an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 8233. He has also served as the Youth Representative on Kingsville’s […]
WEST Celebrates First Electrical Apprenticeship Program
Photo Shoot Celebrates Achievements of Newcomer, Racialized, and LGBTQ Women In WEST’s first Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program Windsor, ON – Newcomer, racialized, and LGTBQ women took part in a photo shoot at St. Clair College to celebrate achieving the program’s training goals. St. Clair College President, Patti France, Unifor Local 444 President, Dave […]
Essex County Council Regular Meeting Notice for August 10, 2022
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2022-13, a By-law to Amend 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, adopted […]
Cottam Intersection to Become All-Way Stop
Stop signs will be installed on County Road 34 at County Road 27 in Cottam in the coming weeks. There are already stop signs on County Road 27 at this location, so the additional signs on County 34 will make it an all-way stop. Essex County council approved the change […]
Regular Meeting of Council to Be Held on Monday, August 8
The Regular Meeting of Council is to be held on Monday, August 8, 2022. The meeting will commence at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers in order for Council to move into Closed Session as follows: • 5:00 pm – Closed Council Meeting • 6:00 pm – Regular Council Meeting
Emergency Personnel and Tow Truck Drivers Need Safe Workspace
OPP conducting Move Over campaign during Civic Holiday weekend (ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is conducting its annual Move Over campaign during one of the busiest weekends of the year on highways and roads, getting drivers’ attention through robust enforcement and education around this important law. Drivers are expected […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – July 28, 2022
County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from February 8 to August 19 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 37 will have lane restrictions from South Middle Road to County Road 46 from July 4 to August 3 for road construction. […]
Civic Holiday Long Weekend Traffic Safety Campaign
OPP to Target Aggressive Drivers (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers from the Essex, Tecumseh, Kingsville, Lakeshore and Leamington Detachments are working together this weekend for the Civic Day Long Weekend traffic safety campaign. Together the detachments will be out patrolling from Friday, July 29th to the end of […]
Dennis Rogers Announces He Will Be Running for Town Council
Kingsville resident and Business owner, Dennis Rogers has announced that he will be running for town council in the upcoming October 24, 2022 election. Mr. Rogers is a 41-year-old entrepreneur, business owner and is a dedicated husband and father of three children. Having grown up in Kingsville and then moving […]
Essex County Library Staff Tell Stories in Open Streets
Kingsville Open Streets has some extra fun this summer! Join Essex County Library staff for “Storytime Fun” at Open Streets in Kingsville on July 30, and then again next month on August 13. Come on out to Open Streets this Saturday! You’ve got an open invitation to drop by for […]
OPP Remind Public: Hogs for Hospice Event Will Increase Traffic
BE ALERT * BE SAFE (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex County Detachment would like to remind the public that the Hogs for Hospice Motorcycle Rally is quickly approaching July 29-31, 2022, and that this is a largely attended event in Leamington, Essex County, Ontario. The OPP […]
Update #3 — OPP Investigate Fire: Looking to Identify Person of Interest
-UPDATE #3- LEAMINGTON OPP INVESTIGATING FIRE OPP LOOKING TO IDENTIFY PERSON OF INTEREST (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Essex County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), continues to assist the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – July 22, 2022
County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from February 8 to August 19 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 will have lane restrictions from County Road 35 to Rochester Townline from July 4 to July 29 for road construction. (Map […]
OPP Investigate Fatal Farm Accident in Harrow
(TECUMSEH, ON) – On July 14th, 2022 at 6:59 p.m., members from the Essex Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to an incident at a McLean Road address in the Town of Essex (Harrow). Investigation determined that a 63-year-old male from Harrow was […]
Elevator Outages at the Civic Centre Expected July 25-26
The elevator at the Essex County Civic Centre is expected to be out of service for several hours on Monday and Tuesday (July 25 and July 26). It is recommended that members of the public who require the elevator avoid attending the Civic Centre on those days, if possible. Those […]
Christmas in July at Open Streets on Saturday, July 23
ALL ABOARD! Join us this Saturday, July 23rd from 4:00pm – 10:30pm at Open Streets in Downtown Kingsville, where we will be having a Christmas in July theme with free train rides, a photo booth, and other fun activities. Make sure to bring your Christmas in July spirit! We also […]
Have Your Say about Highland Games and Canada Day Celebrations
Have Your Say! Did you attend the Highland Games or Canada Day Celebrations? Let us know what you thought of these events so we can plan for next year. Take our quick surveys: Highland Games: http://ow.ly/zq2b50K04PX Canada Day Celebration: http://ow.ly/6g5150K04PP
Essex County Council Highlights for July 20, 2022
Former Warden Remembered and Deputy Warden Thanked for His Service Essex County council held a minute of silence to honour Jack Morris at the beginning of Wednesday’s meeting. The well-known Lakeshore auctioneer, who died recently, served on county council from 1975 to 1998 and was warden in 1983. Warden Gary […]
Beat the Heat at an Essex County Library Cooling Station
Get out of the heat and into one of our branches when temps and humidity are high. When everything is so expensive remember, the library is free! Our branches in the Towns of Amherstburg, Essex, Kingsville, LaSalle and Tecumseh, as well as the Municipalities of Lakeshore and Leamington operate as […]
Information Sessions for Prospective Women Municipal Candidates
Amherstburg Councillor Patricia Simone and Windsor Ward 1 Candidate Darcie Renaud are teaming up to host two information sessions for Women in Windsor and Essex County who are interested in running in the upcoming Municipal Election. The two will provide general information to those attending and answer any questions they […]
Mayoral Candidate Tamara Stomp Announces Opening of Campaign Office
OPEN INVITATION TO THE OPENING OF THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN OFFICE OF TAMARA STOMP on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. 147 Park Street, Kingsville, Ontario Local lawyer and advocate, Tamara Stomp, seeks to be elected as the Mayor of Kingsville. “I registered on the first day I could because I was […]
Walkways of Sacred Teachings
A unique community project was presented recently to the Kingsville Town Council. It all started with an idea of Kingsville artist Brianne Taggart’s to have a colourful crosswalk to help add some colour to the downtown streets. Former Mayor Nelson Santos proposed that the crosswalk be created to honour the […]
Interactive Map Shows Locations for Roadwork in Windsor & Essex County
Want to avoid road construction in Essex County? This is a busy time of year for roadwork and avoiding lineups and detours can make a big difference when you’re trying to get around. The County of Essex has provided an interactive map showing locations of roadwork and closures in Essex […]
Summer Boat Rides to Peche Island Start This Week
After being suspended due to the pandemic, the City of Windsor has announced the return of boat tours to Peche Island. Peche Island is an 86-acre island purchased by Hiram Walker in 1883. Walker used the island as a summer home and his buildings included a stable, large home, greenhouse, […]
Essex County Council Regular Meeting Notice for July 20, 2022
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2022-13, a By-law to Amend 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, adopted […]
Pelee Islander and Pelee Islander 2 Now Operating Out of Leamington
The Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC) issued this announcement on July 13, 2022 concerning transportation to and from Pelee Island: “Please be advised that both the Pelee Islander and Pelee Islander 2 will be operating out of LEAMINGTON, not Kingsville, due to dredging operations until further notice. Please visit www.ontarioferries.com […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – July 14, 2022
County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from Feb. 8 to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 2 will have lane restrictions between Maple Avenue and St. Clair Road from June 20 to July 15 for road construction. (Map ID#2) […]
Open Streets Kingsville Is Happening on July 16
Open Streets is this Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 4 – 10:30 pm in downtown Kingsville. Featuring outdoor patios, retailers, and vendors! There will be fun activities throughout the downtown including life-sized games. The Arts Society of Kingsville will host Family Arts & Crafts on the Green from 4 – […]
Kingsville Begins Three Phases of Roadwork on Division Road North
The Town of Kingsville has begun the first three phases of roadwork on Division Road North from Water Street to Palmer Drive. The first phase consists of curb, manhole and catch-basin repairs. During this operation, during daytime hours, a lane of traffic may be shifted, or flaggers may control alternating […]
TMC Urgent Care Clinic Now Open in Kingsville
The Kingsville TMC Urgent Care Clinic is now open at 273 Main Street East next to the IDA Pharmacy. The new clinic will have an official welcome and ribbon cutting this Thursday, July 14 at 10 a.m. Services in Future: Family Practices Dentistry X-ray and lab services Cardiology Respirology Physiotherapy Massage […]
Bell Expands Pure Fibre Internet Access to Kingsville
KINGSVILLE, ON, July 12, 2022 – Bell today announced the expansion of pure fibre Internet service to homes and businesses in Kingsville. Part of Bell’s capital expenditure acceleration program for investment in national next-generation network infrastructure, the expansion program will bring all-fibre broadband access to approximately 5,000 additional locations in Kingsville […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – July 11, 2022
County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from Feb. 8 to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 2 will have lane restrictions between Maple Avenue and St. Clair Road from June 20, to July 15 for road construction. (Map ID#2) […]
Leamington OPP Investigating Fatal Fire
Body was Located it is now a Fatal Fire Investigation (LEAMINGTON, ON) – On Friday, July 8, 2022, at approximately 11:52 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment and Leamington Fire Department responded to a fire located in the 300 block of Erie Street South in the Municipality of Leamington. […]
Rogers Network Update
The Rogers network outage that began on Friday, July 8, 2022 had been corrected in large part by Saturday, July 9. But not entirely. Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri said on Saturday that less than 1 % of customers were still having issues. He said the outage had been due to […]
Temporary Lane Closure on Seacliff Drive East Begins July 11
Reconstruction and storm sewer installation on Seacliff Drive East will begin on Monday, July 11 and continue for about eight weeks. Seacliff Drive East from Cherry Lane to Seneca Road will be reduced to a single lane of traffic. Motorists should take alternative routes whenever possible to avoid delays. Image by suwichan pralomram from […]
Regular Meeting of July 11 Council Agenda Available Online
The agenda for the Monday, July 11, 2022, Council meeting is now available on our Council & Committee meeting Calendar at https://calendar.kingsville.ca/council. This Council meeting will be held electronically. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. Monday, July 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM […]
Rogers Cell and Internet Networks Down Across Canada
Rogers cell and internet networks have been down country-wide since early Friday morning affecting Internet, television, landlines and wireless services. Interac services, some ATMs and debit machines at businesses have also been affected. Fido services have also gone down. Some police agencies nationwide went to Twitter cautioning that the present […]
Waterview Road Fire Hydrant Repair on July 8, 2022
Please note that water pressure will be impacted on Friday, July 8 during the repair on the following streets: Cottage Grove Avenue Lawndale Avenue King Boulevard Park Avenue Erie Avenue Wride Avenue Heritage Road Thank you for your patience. Image by Werner Longerich from Pixabay
OPP Seize Illegal Cannabis Worth More Than $61 Million
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – Police have seized more than $61 million worth of illegal cannabis from two southwestern Ontario production sites as part of an ongoing investigation under the Cannabis Act. On June 28, 2022, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) executed two search warrants in Kingsville, […]
Public Invited to Retirement Open House for Mayor Santos on July 7, 2022
Mayor Nelson Santos is retiring as Mayor of Kingsville to pursue a new career opportunity as CAO of the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio. His last day with the Town of Kingsville is July 17, 2022. After nearly 25 years in public office, Mayor Santos has worked closely with many organizations, groups […]
Two Days of Canada Day Celebrations Kick off Summer
Congratulations to the Town of Kingsville, to Manager of Recreation Programming and Special Events Karen Loney, our sponsors, and to all the volunteers who made our Canada Day celebration a huge success! Activities started at 11 a,m. in the Kingsville Arena and Recreation Complex parking lot. Opening ceremonies included the Mayor’s […]
Notice of Public Information Session on BLR Houses
Notice of Public Information Session to Discuss Boarding, Lodging and Rooming Houses The Town of Kingsville is holding a public information session to receive comments on policies and regulations relating to Boarding, Lodging and Rooming Houses (BLRHs). Thursday, August 4, 2022 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm, and again from 6:00 […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – June 30, 2022
County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from February 8th to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 2 will have lane restrictions between Maple Avenue and St. Clair Road from June 20 to July 8 for road construction. (Map ID#2) […]
UPDATE#1- Essex County OPP Warn Residents of ‘Grandparents’ Scam
Ten Incidents of Grandparents Scam Now Under Investigation in Essex County (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – On Tuesday June 21, 2022, at approximately 2:34 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Tecumseh Detachment investigated a fraud after being called to a Town of Tecumseh address. It was determined that a resident received a […]
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Closes for Canada Day July 1
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be closed to the public on Canada Day Friday, July 1. Website: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Phone: 519-258-2146 Facebook: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Instagram: thewechu Twitter: WEC Health Unit YouTube: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
Highlights from June 27 Town Council Meeting
Council Highlights for June 27, 2022 At the June 27th meeting, Council: • Heard a Customer Service Review presentation from Consultant Dr. Janice Forsyth and supported her recommendations in principle. Administration will now bring forward an implementation plan with 2023 budget impacts. • Approved recommendations for the Temporary Foreign Worker […]
First Open Streets of Summer Happens Saturday, July 2, 2022
The Town of Kingsville is excited to launch Open Streets in Downtown Kingsville on Saturday, July 2, from 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm. “Open Streets is about supporting Kingsville businesses and organizations,” stated Kingsville’s Manager of Recreation Programs and Special Events, Karen Loney. “We’re looking forward to seeing residents and […]
Kingsville’s Canada Day Celebration Begins at 11 a.m. on July 1, 2022
The Town of Kingsville is excited to invite the community to a FREE Canada Day Celebration at the Kingsville Arena and Recreation Complex. The theme for 2022 is ‘Connecting our History, People and Places.’ “We’ll have vendors starting at 11 am, and Opening Ceremonies is at 11:30 am. We’ll launch […]
Serious Collision Closes County Road 33 on June 28
(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On June 28, 2022, at 4:51 a.m., members of the Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Leamington Fire Services and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS), were dispatched to County Road 33 between Highway 77 and County Road 34 in the Municipality of Leamington for a serious two […]
Welcome Back 2022 Kingsville Highland Games!
What a fantastic day at Lakeside Park! It was great to have the Highland Games back in town. We witnessed a huge outpouring of support by the community who attended our event. There were lots of activities to see and do all day at the park. These activities included the […]
Week 1 of Camp in a Bag Begins on July 4, 2022
Camp in a Bag is back! Sessions begin on July 4, 2022, and run from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. BOOK NOW Registration for all sessions ends on 08/07/2022 at 4 p.m. Camp in a Bag Week 1 – Green Thumbs – Ages 4 – 7 Have you ever wondered […]
Regular Meeting of Council Agenda for June 27 Available Online
The agenda for the June 27, 2022 Council meeting is available online at http://ow.ly/YTtF50JFIac Council has returned to in-person meetings. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. Monday, June 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Delegations: Brian Armstrong – […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – June 24, 2022
County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from February 8 to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 46 will have lane restrictions between County Road 31 to Rochester Townline from June 13 to June 30 for road construction. (Map ID#2) […]
Update: Movies in the Park Continues with Encanto on Thursday, June 30
Updated to correct event day from Friday to Thursday The Town of Kingsville’s summer outdoor movie series continues Thursday, June 30, 2022, with Disney’s “Encanto.” Join us at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street. We’ll have games and activities for the kids starting at 8:30 pm, and the movie will begin […]
Update: OPP Looking to Identify Suspicious Person — Person Identified
Person Identified (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Detachment has identified the person of interest in relation to an ongoing investigations in Essex County. On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 10:35 p.m., Essex Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious […]
Savannah Cipkar Shares Goodwill Message Through Miss Teen Canada Pageant
Local teen Savannah Cipkar will be participating in the Miss Teen Canada pageant which is taking place between August 15 and 20 this year. Launched in 1969, Miss Teen Canada was the first competition of its kind anywhere in the country. At that time, Miss Teen Canada began with a swimsuit […]
Essex County OPP Warn Residents of ‘Grandparent’ Scam
(TECUMSEH, ON) – On Tuesday June 21, 2022, at approximately 2:34 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Tecumseh Detachment investigated a fraud after being called to a Town of Tecumseh address. It was determined that a resident received a phone call, a male identified himself as a lawyer currently representing […]
Speed Limit on County Road 34 Near Intersection Reduced
The speed limit on County Road 34 east of County Road 19 (Manning Road) is being reduced from 80 km/h to 60 km/h as of June 30. The reduced speed limit will be in effect from the intersection with County Road 19 to just east of Dawson Road. Motorists should watch […]
OPP Looking to Identify Suspicious Person
(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 10:35 p.m., Essex Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious person on Cameron Avenue in the Town of Essex. The complainant reported that she had observed on her security camera an unknown male looking through […]
Road 11 Resurfacing Begins on Friday, June 24, 2022
The Town is beginning culvert replacement on Road 11 before resurfacing work later this summer. As a result, Road 11 (between County Road 31 and Graham Sideroad) will be closed for approximately two weeks starting this Friday, June 24, 2022 (weather permitting). The road will be closed entirely at each […]
Police Respond to Drowning in Leamington
(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On June 20, 2022, at approximately 2:25 p.m., the Leamington detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible drowning in Lake Erie in the Municipality of Leamington. Members of the Leamington detachment OPP and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived on scene. Investigation […]
OPP Investigating Fatal Collision in Kingsville
(KINGSVILLE ON) – On June 19, 2022 at 3:44 a.m., members of the Kingsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Kingsville Fire Department, responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision at the intersection of County Road 23 and County Road […]
Marine Collision on Lake St. Clair Results in Charges
(TECUMSEH, ON) -On Saturday, June 18, 2022, at approximately 11:45 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Tecumseh Detachment, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS), Tecumseh Fire Rescue and the Canadian Coast Guard responded to collision involving a vessel and a break wall on Lake St. Clair in the 14000 block […]
Mayor Nelson Santos not Running for Re-Election
Mayor Nelson Santos has confirmed that he will not be seeking a sixth term as Mayor for the Town of Kingsville in the upcoming municipal election this Fall. He also informed town staff this morning that he will be stepping away from the Mayor’s office and role next month. After […]
Highlights from Essex County Council Meeting of June 15
Warden Urges Support of Frontline Workers with PTSD and Congratulates Clerk Essex County residents are encouraged to wear teal on June 27 to fight stigma surrounding PTSD and to get active during Bike Month, says Warden Gary McNamara. The Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment has designated June […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – June 16, 2022
County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from Feb. 8 to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between County Road 15 and County Road 19 from June 9 to June 24 for road construction. […]
Planning Items for Review at Committee of Adjustment and Appeals June 21
The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its June 21, 2022, meeting: 470 Seacliff Dive, a consent application for boundary adjustment/lot line readjustment to correct a previous error and bring the existing lot into compliance. The requested variance will not impact abutting lands. A/11/22 and B […]
Dirt Bike Rider Fails to Stop for OPP Officer
(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – On June 13, 2022 at 3:28 p.m. an officer from the Kingsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment was patrolling in the area of Main Street and Wigle Avenue in the Town of Kingsville when they observed an off-road motorcycle being operated on the road with no licence […]
Highlights from June 13 Town Council Meeting
Council Highlights At the June 13, 2022, Council meeting, Council: – Approved waiving $19,000 in development charges and permits to support the Kyiv Home Project, a development initiative to provide safe housing for two displaced Ukrainian families in our community and offer sustainable support to refugees for up to the […]
Essex County OPP Welcomes New Detachment Commander
The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to introduce our new Detachment Commander Inspector Angela Ferguson. Inspector Ferguson officially took over command of the Essex County OPP Detachment on June 1, 2022 after serving as the interim Detachment Commander in Brant County. Inspector Ferguson has been a member […]
Kingsville Hires New Manager of Planning George Robinson
The Town of Kingsville is pleased to welcome George Robinson back to the municipality as its new Manager of Planning. George worked for Kingsville previously as a planner, and has most recently worked with the City of Windsor, where he held planning positions related to revitalization, policy and site plan […]