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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 […]

The Essex County Agricultural Hall of Fame will hold their Induction Ceremonies on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Harrow Exhibition Hall located at 134 McAffee Street, Harrow, Ontario. This year, four individuals will be inducted at the presentation: 1. Joseph Colasanti – Sponsored by the Town […]

On Friday, March 25, 2022, the Town of Kingsville raised the Ukrainian flag at Town Hall as a demonstration of solidarity with Ukraine’s besieged citizens under Russian attack. The motion to raise the flag was made and approved at the March 14, 2022 Council meeting with unanimous support. “This is […]

The Town of Kingsville is reviewing its customer service delivery and developing service standards to enhance the customer service experience for residents and other stakeholders. To guide this work, we invite you to take a short survey. This survey will require approximately 10 minutes of your time. The feedback will be […]

Seasonal load limits on designated Essex County roads are in effect and will remain in place while signs are posted. Operators are advised to observe the 5 tonne per axle load restriction signs on county roads during this period. Roads with seasonal load limits are listed on Schedule K of County of […]

Road 2 East, from Division Street North to Graham Sideroad, will be closed on Friday, March 25th, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Residents and property owners along this section will have access to their property, but no through traffic will be allowed. The closure is necessary to safely accommodate […]

In advance of Road 10 resurfacing later this year, Shepley Road Maintenance will begin replacing culvert road crossings the week of March 28th (weather permitting). As a result, Road 10 (between County Road 27 and Graham Sideroad) will be closed for up to two weeks. Residents and property owners along […]

Essential Caregiver Policy Changes Windsor Regional Hospital is doubling the number of essential caregivers who can rotate visits to patients at both the Met and Ouellette Campuses, and the Regional Cancer Centre, as well as extending the hours when patients can receive visitors. Effective today, March 21, WRH will allow […]

Warden and County CAO Thank Staff and Residents for Pandemic Response Warden Gary McNamara thanked Essex County residents and businesses for all they have done to get the region through two years of a global pandemic. During Wednesday’s county council meeting, the warden and CAO Mike Galloway also praised staff […]

We will be replacing a road culvert crossing today at the intersection of Road 7 & Graham. Motorists are asked to avoid the area & exercise patience as the repairs are taking place. Please watch for detour signs. Thank you! Image by embinmt from Pixabay

On Monday, March 28, 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 starts at 6:00 pm. The Official Plan is the Town’s general land use planning policies brought together into a single […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, March 16, 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, […]

Planning Items for Review at the March 22, 2022 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its March 22, 2022 meeting: –  406 County Road 34 West, a consent application to create three residential lots with frontage on Cameron Side […]

There is a water main break at the intersection of Fox and Hill Street in Cottam. Staff are on site setting up the traffic control plan. Drivers should proceed with caution through the work zone. Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay

Council Meeting Agenda Online: The agenda for the March 14, 2022 Council meeting is now available online at http://ow.ly/g8xS50Ih4Vo The meeting begins at 6:00pm. Watch the livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit acknowledges the announcement on March 9, 2022 by the provincial government and recognizes the effect of the pandemic on the community. The pandemic is not over and each individual will need to consider their individual level of risk in their daily decisions around protecting themselves […]

Effective 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, Mayor Nelson Santos officially lifted the Covid-19 pandemic and shoreline flood monitoring emergencies within the Town of Kingsville. The original Declaration of Emergency was declared on March 22, 2020 under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. The declaration gave the municipality […]

Kingsville is looking for Volunteer Ambassadors. You can help with various Town projects and initiatives. Support Communities in Bloom by volunteering to help with: –  Educational events that encourage beautification efforts in Kingsville –  The National Judging competition –  Pumpkin Parade. Help with the Migration Festival by volunteering to: –  […]

Eligible Essex County and Windsor residents can now apply for the 2022 Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit. This allowance program is designed to help make rental housing more affordable for households on social housing waiting lists. Learn more on the City of Windsor website: 2022 Canada Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) Applications for […]

At the February 28, 2022 Council meeting, Council: • Approved the site plan application for a new office building with parking on Division Road North, near the Dairy Queen and new Tim Hortons • Approved the Timbercreek Estates Block 29 proposal, which conveys a portion of land to the Town […]

At the March 14, 2022, Council meeting, Council will consider the following applications: 60 & 66 Main Street West: A zoning amendment to permit a new two-storey residential dwelling with a garage on ground level, with a new parking lot. (The original application, which is not moving forward, was for […]

The Town of Kingsville is changing its Fire Inspection practices and fee structure. The Ontario Fire Marshal Emergency Management (OFMEM) mandates every municipality in the province to have a Fire Prevention Program to keep people safe from potential fire threats. Regular inspections, testing and maintenance make for safer working and living environments […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, March 2, 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, […]

Starting Tuesday, March 1, visitors are no longer required to show proof of vaccination at the Kingsville Arena and other indoor Town-owned facilities. “We’ve been seeing more and more people at the Arena the past couple of months,” said Kingsville’s Director of Community and Development Services, Richard Wyma. “With the […]

TAKE NOTICE that Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold a Special Closed Session Meeting pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 on Thursday, March 3, 2022 commencing at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to enter into Closed Session to consider a matter under […]

Agenda Online: The Council Meeting agenda for the February 28, 2022 meeting is now available online at http://ow.ly/2Kt850I3xhj The meeting starts at 6:00pm by zoom. Watch the livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream.

Kingsville: Due to the Family Day Holiday, your recycling collection is on Thursday, February 24th.

Municipal staff report a failed culvert near Road 7 East and Graham Side Road. Water levels are too high to repair this issue immediately. Until the repair is possible, the eastbound lane of the intersection is closed. To guide traffic around the site, we have installed signage and barrels. Drivers […]

On February 19, 2022 Kingsville Fire and Rescue responded to a house fire on County Road 20 West. By the time crews arrived, flames fully engulfed the home, but the sole occupant was safely outside, having heard the smoke alarm. A quick visual of the house’s interior showed the fire […]

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 6:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 In light of the provincial restrictions, this Committee of the Whole meeting is being held electronically. You’ll find the agenda here. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream […]

Notice of Continuation of Court Order Prohibiting Breach of City of Windsor By-Laws WINDSOR – On February 18, 2022, the Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Justice, Geoffrey B. Morawetz, made an order continuing the order previously granted on February 11, 2022, and varying its terms. The order granted today prohibits breaches […]