Kingsville Times

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, June 15, 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 […]

Kingsville has created a formal program to coordinate volunteers for Town events, initiatives, and services. The “Kingsville Volunteer Ambassador Program” is the first of its kind in the Town. It streamlines training through an online platform that outlines the Town’s expectations and protocols while allowing for adaptability depending on the […]

Action in solidarity with migrant workers: Former workers, organizers, students, and community members hold caravan through Windsor-Essex. LEAMINGTON, ON: On Sunday June 12 at 1:00 PM, Justicia for Migrant Workers (J4MW), a political collective organizing with migrant agricultural workers in Ontario, will be hosting a caravan that will make stops […]

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. County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between County Road 15 and County Road 19 from June 9 to June 17 for road construction. County Road 20 will […]

Are you a born communicator, strong at building relationships, with a love of writing? Then we might just have the perfect opportunity for you! As our town continues to grow, we believe that a community newspaper is more important than ever to ensure that we remain connected and informed. We […]

Resurfacing of Road 3 East from County Road 34 to County Road 31 begins June 14, 2022 (weather permitting). This work will take three days to complete, and we will reduce traffic to a single lane to allow the cold in-place recycled asphalting process to occur. Drivers should expect delays […]

The Town of Tecumseh is excited to celebrate Tecumseh’s 100 Anniversary with a 3-day celebration, kicking off on Saturday, July 2 to Monday, July 4. “We are excited to mark Tecumseh’s 100th birthday with a weekend of family friendly activities for the community,” said Gary McNamara, Mayor of Tecumseh. “It is […]

After a two-year hiatus, the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) could not be more pleased with the successful return of Art in the Park in Windsor which took place over the weekend of June 4 and 5. Celebrating its 42nd year, annual attendance records were shattered with more than 40,000 […]

S&P Global Ratings has increased its credit rating for the County of Essex to AAA with a stable outlook. The County is one of 21 municipalities for which S&P raised its ratings after revising its assessment for Canadian municipalities to “extremely predictable and supportive” based on how they have weathered […]

The Town of Kingsville is holding a Public Open House regarding the Temporary Farm Worker (TFW) Housing Study. The public may attend in person or virtually. Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Location: Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre / Virtually Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Kingsville is looking at how we provide housing […]

The Town of Kingsville has a new access point to the Chrysler Canada Greenway, thanks to the opening of the WFCU Credit Union Community Entrance. On Thursday, June 2, dozens of trail enthusiasts gathered to celebrate its opening in time for International Trails Day, which is recognized annually on the […]

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 18 will have lane restrictions in both directions between County Road 9 and Coulter Road from May 2 to June 10 for road […]

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Please be advised that the Town of Kingsville has obtained all approvals from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and will begin using certain pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) to control noxious weeds on June 13, 2022. This is required to promote public health and […]

The Town of Kingsville invites tenders to purchase two tax sale properties by Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 3:00 pm (local time). A tax sale is the sale of one or more properties by a municipality to recover unpaid property tax. Roll No. 37 11 290 000 39000 0000: 1637 Road […]

On May 31, 2022, the Liberal Party candidate for Windsor-West, Ms. Linda McCurdy, held a media conference in front of the Ouellette Campus of Windsor Regional Hospital. Although we recognize we are in the very late stages of the 2022 provincial election campaign, Windsor Regional Hospital believes it is imperative […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, June 1, 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 […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce new programming on the upcoming Professional Development (PD) Day on Friday, June 10, 2022. On June 10 at 10:30 am, children ages 6 to 10 can come to the Kingsville Arena to participate in a massive obstacle course. The task of each […]

A locally designed Accessibility flag was raised at the Essex County Civic Centre and at Town Halls across the County Monday morning to mark National AccessAbility Week, which runs from May 29 to June 4. The flag, designed by Kristine Verbeek and selected above others by the accessibility advisory committees […]

Windsor Regional Hospital is monitoring an international shortage of a solution known as iodinated contrast dye used in diagnostic imaging scans that will result in the postponement of non-emergency CT, cardiac angiograms and diagnostic studies requiring contrast dye until at least the end of June. WRH was alerted to the […]

Kyle Tazzman is savouring each day as he watches his two young children grow up. Gisele Bellemore is looking forward to marrying the love of her life and enjoying as much time as possible with the sons who helped save her life. Wendy Mackay-Robinson’s family got seven months to spend […]

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has launched the 2022 beach water quality testing program at 9 local beaches. On Tuesday May 24th, 2022, beach water samples were taken by Public Health Inspectors from Sand Point Beach, Belle River Beach, North West Beach at Point Pelee, Seacliff Park Beach, Mettawas Beach, […]

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 18 will have lane restrictions in both directions between County Road 9 and Coulter Road from May 2 to May 31 for road […]

The Town of Kingsville is accepting applications from Kingsville and Windsor-Essex County artists to create a 4’ by 4’ mural in collaboration with community members. The mural will be installed at Lakeside Park. Deadline June 15, 2022. For an application: Email specialevents@kingsville.ca Kingsville Communities in Bloom Program #Mural  #StreetArt  #Art  […]

The Town of Kingsville is excited to launch ‘Movies in the Park’ starting in June. This Outdoor Movie Series is made possible by the proceeds raised during the 2021 Mayor’s Golf Tournament. “The Tournament raised over $10,000 to use toward parks and recreation programming,” said Manager of Recreation Programs and […]

In a special celebration of their 30th year as a charity, the Erie Shores Health Foundation presented two cheques totaling over one million dollars to two benefactors who provide health care services in Essex County. “Words cannot begin to express how proud and grateful I am for immense support of […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Lakeside Park splash pad on Friday, May 27, 2022, at 11:00 am. The new splash pad is in the upper bowl of Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street, near the new outdoor washrooms with change-rooms. The splash pad […]

The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee unveiled at County Council Wednesday night a newly-designed flag that will be hoisted at the Civic Centre on Monday, May 30, to celebrate National AccessAbility Week. The flag was designed by Kristine Verbeek and selected above other designs by accessibility committee members from each local municipality […]

The Union Water Supply System (UWSS) is currently undertaking necessary upgrades to the treatment system at the Ruthven Water Treatment Plant. Part of the water treatment system had to be shut down in September 2021 for the upgrade to proceed. This work was scheduled for completion by the end of […]

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 6:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Council has returned to in-person meetings. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. The agenda for the Tuesday, May 24, 2022 […]

Fueling service is once again available at the Cedar Island Boat Ramp. Service runs from Victoria Day long weekend through to September. Fueling service hours: Monday – Thursday: By Appointment (call 519-733-2123 to book) Friday: 10 am – 6 pm Saturday, Sundays and Holidays: 8 am – 4 pm Boaters […]

Ridgeview Park splash pad is officially open and ready to go — with some fresh, new signage! Bring the little ones out over the long weekend to cool down. Have fun! Open daily, 9 am – 9 pm. Ridgeview Park Splash Pad 124 Fox Street Cottam, Ontario  

The Town of Kingsville has created a Backyard Flooding Protection Subsidy (BYFP) to assist homeowners in reducing the risk of flooding on their private property by covering a portion of the cost of a rear yard catch basin. The Town will cover up to fifty percent of the cost to […]

Essex County Counts During Provincial Election Campaign: Warden Warden Gary McNamara opened the meeting by praising the health care heroes of Essex County, noting last week was National Nursing Week, next week is Paramedic Services Week and Thursday is Personal Support Workers Day. “The Paramedics of Essex-Windsor EMS and the […]

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 18 will have lane restrictions in both directions between County Road 9 and Coulter Road from May 2 to May 31 for road […]

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be closed to the public on Victoria Day. This year Victoria Day falls on Monday, May 23. 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  

The Town of Kingsville has issued a reminder to all landowners that noxious weeds growing on their lands must be destroyed before May 30, 2022, and ongoing for the rest of the season. This is in accordance with Provincial legislation, the Weed Control Act, R. S. O., 1990 Noxious weeds […]

Over 350 walkers, runners, and cyclists took to the streets of Leamington and the County on Sunday May 15th while participating in the Erie Shores Health Foundation’s “Run and Roll” event. The event hosed several courses including a 5k walk, 5k run, half marathon, and 20k or 70k bike routes. Sunny […]

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 active ingredients: Metsulfuron-Methyl and Aminopyralid, present as potassium salt) Gateway Spray Adjuvant Reg.#31470 (containing […]

The Town is holding a meeting for residents in the Redwood area who have experienced ongoing issues with drainage. This meeting will address drainage concerns and provide information about the Town’s backyard flooding subsidy program. Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Ridgeview Hall 124 Fox Street Cottam […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, May 18, 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 […]

On Friday May 13th the Erie Shores Health Foundation was presented a cheque for $8,234 from a group of local children affectionately dubbed “Kids Curing Cancer”. The group is made up of siblings- Lauren (17), and twins Ty and Kierstyn (12) – who have been organizing fundraising events since 2014 […]

Thursday, May 26th, 2022 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Town of Kingsville is updating and consolidating its 2012 Transportation Master Plan and Active Transportation Master Plan into a Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan (CTMP). The CTMP will provide a roadmap for transportation planning needs until the year 2037 and beyond, […]

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 18 will have lane restrictions in both directions between County Road 9 and Coulter Road from May 2 to May 31 for road […]

Council Highlights from the May 9, 2022 meeting. At the meeting, Council: * Approved street closures necessary for the Hogs for Hospice ‘Tour of the Tip’, which will see up to 2000 motorcycles stopping in downtown Kingsville for lunch on Saturday, July 30, 2022. * Met two new staff members: […]

The contractor for the development at 140 Main St E will be installing their driveway entrance on May 11, 2022. They will be closing the westbound lane from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm at the indicated location. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times.

The remaining construction on Road 2 East between Graham Sideroad and Union Ave will commence on Monday, May 16th (weather permitting).  This work will involve a full closure of the Road 2 East and Graham Sideroad intersection. No vehicles will be permitted through this intersection for approximately 3 weeks. Once this […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to welcome Sue Rice to the municipality as its first Economic Development and Tourism Officer. Sue is a business owner of a marketing firm which assists businesses with innovative marketing, programming, customer relationships, and economic development initiatives. Sue has successfully delivered results for client […]

To say that April was a busy month for Windsor resident Karl Zhu is a bit of an understatement. The two highest awards for volunteers presented by both the Federal Government and the Province of Ontario were bestowed upon 20-year-old Zhu last month. The first award ceremony took place on April […]

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 50 will have lane restrictions in both directions between Concession 7 and Collison Sideroad from May 9 to May 13 for road construction. […]

Warden Cheers Stellantis Announcement, Praises Chamber for Advocacy Warden Gary McNamara lauded the announcement by Stellantis this week that it is investing $3.6 billion to retool its Windsor and Brampton assembly plants to build new electric vehicles. Stellantis previously announced it is partnering with LG Energy Solution to build a […]

The video of last week’s information session for potential municipal election candidates is now available for viewing along with the presentations made at that session by municipal experts. The video and presentations are available at countyofessex.ca/WEVote2022 along with other resources for anyone considering running in October’s municipal election. The session on April […]

Feedback Wanted for the County’s 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan The County of Essex needs feedback from community members and stakeholders to assist in the development of its 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The plan will outline how the county will prevent and remove barriers to accessibility, that people with various abilities […]

Windsor Regional Hospital now has a projected time frame for building the New Windsor/Essex Acute Care Hospital. After multiple mentions in the Ontario 2022 Budget, specific details were released today as part of Infrastructure Ontario’s (IO) May 2022 Market Update indicating the tendering process to start early 2025 and construction […]

The Candidate Nomination period for the 2022 Municipal Election opened Monday, May 2, 2022. If you are interested in running for Kingsville Town Council or as a School Board Trustee, please visit Kingsville’s Candidate Information page for important information, key dates, and downloadable nomination forms. Nomination forms are also available for […]

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 42 will be closed to traffic between Lauzon Road and County Road 19 (Manning Road) on Sunday, May 1, for Hydro One work […]

Kingsville has been selected along with 11 other Ontario communities to receive funding under one stream of the Investing In Canada Infrastructure program. The program has four streams: Public Transit Green Infrastructure Community, Culture, and Recreation Infrastructure Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Under the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure stream, […]

A Kingsville greenhouse operator has been fined for failing to comply with the Environmental Protection Act. In early April, Kapital Produce Ltd. was convicted under the Act and fined $50,000, along with an additional fine of $12,500 being a victim fine surcharge. The company which operates a hydroponic greenhouse specializing […]

The Town is completing drainage work on Road 2 E between Division Road North and Hazel Drive on Monday, May 9, 2022. We will reduce traffic to one lane during this work. Drivers should expect delays when travelling through the work zone and follow any signage on site. Thanks for your […]

Update: Ridgeview washrooms reopen The main washrooms at Ridgeview Park have reopened. The washrooms were temporarily closed following a vandalism incident. We appreciate your patience. Read this news update on our website Image by photogrammer7 from Pixabay

County Road 42 is scheduled to be closed to traffic from east of Lauzon Road to west of County Road 19 (Manning Road) on Sunday, May 1, to accommodate hydro crews. During the closure, expected between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., this stretch of County Road 42 will only be […]

The main washrooms at Ridgeview Park are closed due to vandalism. Someone flushed wood and debris down the toilets and caused the sewers to back up. We have a contractor scheduled for repairs, but the work requires locates and may take some time. Please use the washroom at the Splash […]

We’re excited to announce that the new Jasperson Drive is open to traffic. The old road is closed at the S Curve, but still open from Road 2 East to allow access to the Arena and Sports Fields. Thank you. Read this news update on our website Photo by Chris Anson

Highlights from the April 25, 2022 meeting Council: –  Received a delegation proposing a Rainbow Crosswalk as a symbol of LGBTQ inclusivity. Council referred the question to the Committee of the Whole for input. –  Awarded the Road 2 East Phase 2 tender to Sterling Ridge Infrastructure Inc. with a […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce Jason Suchiu is returning to the municipality as its Deputy Fire Chief. Jason is coming to Kingsville from the Municipality of Lakeshore, where he served as their Deputy Fire Chief. Previously, Jason was Kingsville’s Fire Prevention Officer. “It’s great to have Jason […]

The agenda for the April 25, 2022 Council meeting is available on our website at http://ow.ly/qfAi50IPgm5 Council has returned to in-person meetings. This meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. Photo by Chris Anson

Residents of Windsor, Essex County and Pelee Island who are considering running in the October municipal election are invited to attend a free, virtual seminar at 6 p.m. on April 28, 2022, to learn more about the process. There will be presentations by Ken Antaya, former Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer […]

The Town of Kingsville is hosting a Roundtable to discuss the Cedar Island Marina on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre, 103 Park Street in Kingsville. This Roundtable will provide an opportunity to review progress on the Cedar Beach […]

The County of Essex took home top honours in the Innovative Service Delivery category of the John Niedra Better Practices Competition at the recent Good Roads conference in Toronto. “The competition showcases the ingenuity of municipal employees and recognizes innovations and achievements that improve the efficiency of municipal transportation and […]

Starting Monday, April 25, 2022, Road 2 East between Kratz and Division will be reduced to a single lane to allow for pre-construction investigations. The work will continue through Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Drivers should expect minor delays when travelling on Road 2 East or avoid the area if possible. […]

  Update: The water main break on Cherry Avenue has been repaired. Thank you for your patience.  There was a water main break on Cherry Avenue, which impacted water pressure in the entire southwestern portion of Kingsville. Staff was dispatched to isolate the break. Service has now returned to normal. […]

The County of Essex has officially terminated the Declaration of Emergency enacted by Warden Gary McNamara on March 22, 2020 in response to COVID-19 and rising water levels in the Great Lakes basin. The Declaration of Emergency ended at 9 a.m. today, Thursday, April 21, 2022. “While we are no […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to launch the Spring/Summer 2022 Activity Guide. Discover various activities for all ages, including preschool, children, youth, adults, and adults 55+ and opportunities for indoor recreation, outdoor recreation, arts & culture, courses and certifications. Use the guide to see what’s available and register using the […]

Can you spare some time to plant some trees this weekend? If you can, please don’t forget your shovel. Essex Region Conservation Authority will once again be hosting the Earth Day Tree Planting Celebration after a two year hiatus. This year the event will take place on Sunday, April 24 […]

Please be advised that there is a road crossing failure on Road 8 West between 155 Road 8 and County Road 23. Municipal staff are closing the road on Monday, April 18, 2022 (Easter Monday), to minimize traffic interruptions and avoid school bus delays when completing the excavation. Please avoid […]

Council Highlights At the April 11, 2022 Council meeting, Council: * Approved the use of Ridgeview Park and Pavilion for the 58th Annual Cottam Fall Fair and Horse Festival taking place September 18, 2022 * Awarded the Phase 2 contract for our automated meter replacement program to Diameter Services Inc. […]

The Municipal Office and Arena are closed on Friday and Monday for the Easter long weekend. Regular hours resume Tuesday, April 19th. Please note that Friday garbage collection has moved to Thursday, April 14th, and there is no public skating on Sunday. We hope you have a wonderful long weekend […]

The Municipal Election is Monday, October 24, 2022. The nomination period begins on Monday, May 2, 2022, and the last day to submit your paperwork is Friday, August 19, 2022, at 2 p.m. Windsor and Essex County residents who are considering running in the October Municipal Election are invited to […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to welcome Courtney Godfrey to the municipality as its new Manager of Parks and Recreation. Courtney previously worked at Sheridan College as their Athletic Facility Coordinator, where she oversaw all facets of facility operation and the design and redesign of recreational facilities. She holds […]

Warden Welcomes New Investment and Start of Roadwork Season The County of Essex is embarking on an ambitious reconstruction of County Road 42 and a significant list of rehabilitation projects as roadwork season gets underway, says Warden Gary McNamara. Utility relocation has begun along County Road 42 from the Windsor […]

Application: Zoning By-Law Amendment File ZBA/01/2022 (Section 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.P. 13) The Town of Kingsville intends to pass a by-law on April 11, 2022 to remove the holding symbol on 2071 Road 3 E, Part of Lot 13, Concession 2 ED, Part 2, RP 12R […]

A couple weeks ago I started getting questions from residents about what they could do and how they could help with the unbelievably devastating situation in the Ukraine but I didn’t have an answer. I emailed members of Council and Administration and suggested a fundraiser, which received unanimous support. A […]

A reminder that recycling in Kingsville and the County of Essex is an Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority program. Your recycling is collected every other Wednesday. Please have your recycling boxes out before 6:00 am and ensure paper products are separated from containers. You can download the FREE Recycle Coach app at the Apple Store […]

Our public works department begins its annual cemetery clean-up this week. We encourage families to remove any Christmas decorations and other items in contravention to the Cemeteries By-law before Wednesday April 6, 2022. Remaining items are disposed of by staff as part of the clean-up. See our Cemeteries By-law for more details. Read […]

Planning Items for Review at the April 12, 2022 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its April 12, 2022, meeting: 145 Owenwood Drive, an application to establish a permanent easement to allow sanitary sewer line access and maintenance to […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2020-16, a By-law to Amend By-law 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, […]

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. County Road 42 will be closed to traffic between Lauzon Road and County Road 19 (Manning Road) on Sunday, April 10, for Hydro One work on the […]

Flair Airlines, Visit Tucson, and Tucson International Airport announce long-term partnership to connect more Canadians to Arizona Flying from Windsor to Tucson just became easier. Flair Airlines has announced a new long-term partnership with Tucson, Arizona to connect underserved Canadian communities with affordable, non-stop, winter flights to sunshine and warmth. […]

Updated: Notice of Meeting to Consider Adoption of the Town’s Revised Official Plan Deferred Draft Official Plan deferred to future council meeting The Town planned to present the Draft Official Plan for adoption consideration at Council’s April 11, 2022 meeting. We have deferred this presentation to a future Council meeting. […]

Notice of Meeting to Consider Adoption of the Town’s Revised Official Plan Extended to April 11 meeting. Updated draft documents. On Monday, April 11, 2022, Kingsville Town Council will receive and consider adopting the final version of the Town’s Official Plan, as reviewed by the County of Essex. The meeting […]