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‘Camp in a Bag’ Now on Town’s New Online Recreation System

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce the launch of Kingsville Click & Play. This new cloud-based recreation software allows residents and users to create an account to register for programs, see facility availability and even book venues right online. “This software improves customer service by making our program registration and […]

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Notice of Public Meeting: Committee of Adjustment June 22, 2021

POSTPONED: Consent Application B/11/21 There will be a Committee of Adjustment Meeting on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 6:00 pm. The committee will consider the following applications: CONSENT APPLICATION B/12/21: Lot creation application on Jasperson Drive to re-establish leftover land from the school site as a separate parcel. MINOR VARIANCE […]

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Council Approves Bylaw Regulating RV Parking and Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Amendments

At Council’s May 25, 2021 meeting, they approved a standalone bylaw to regulate RV parking on private property. This bylaw was developed and brought to Council because of public feedback that supported RV parking in driveways. Previously, RV parking, both public and private, was regulated through two different bylaws, but […]

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Town Lowers Flags to Honour Children Buried at Former B.C. Residential School

The bodies of 215 children were discovered on the former Kamloops Residential School grounds in B.C. “The discovery has shocked and horrified our community, our country, and the world,” said Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos. To acknowledge this tragedy and honour the 215 indigenous children who lost their lives, Kingsville will […]

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Stay-at-home Order Extends in Windsor-Essex and Rest of Ontario Till June 2

Province Outlines Plans to Make Pfizer Vaccine Available to Youth Aged 12 to 17 TORONTO — With the new, more contagious variants continuing to pose significant risks, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended the Stay-at-Home Order (O. Reg. 265/21) until at least […]

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What’s Open, What’s Closed in Kingsville Due to COVID-19 Restrictions

Provincial Shutdown & Stay at Home Order The Ontario government has imposed a provincewide shutdown and stay at home order that requires everyone to remain home except for specified purposes, such as: going to the grocery store or pharmacy accessing health care services (including getting vaccinated) outdoor exercise, or work […]

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Ontario Adds New Protections for Schools to Keep Students and Staff Safe

Schools will remain open for in-person learning during four-week stay-at-home order as education workers become eligible for vaccines TORONTO — The Ontario government is introducing new measures to protect schools against COVID-19 which include refresher training, enhanced cleaning and asymptomatic testing. As these new measures are being introduced, the government […]

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UPDATED: Consideration of Amendments to RV Parking By-Law Postponed

Updated: Postponed: Consideration of Amendments to By-Law Regulating Parking of Recreational Vehicles on Public and Private Property Amendments will be considered at the May 25, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council TAKE NOTICE that consideration of amendments to by-laws regulating recreational vehicles’ parking on public and private property (as advertised to […]

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Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order

Additional measures needed to protect health system capacity and save lives during third wave of COVID-19 TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is immediately declaring a third provincial emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA). […]

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Ontario Moving to Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan

Phase Two Supports Vaccine Rollout by Postal Code in “Hot Spot” Communities TORONTO — The Ontario government is moving into Phase Two of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, with a focus on reaching individuals in “hot spot” communities where COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted certain neighbourhoods. In addition, this phase will prioritize […]

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Ontario Implements Emergency Brake Provincewide

All 34 Public Health Unit Regions to Move into Shutdown TORONTO —The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a provincewide emergency brake as a result of an alarming surge  in case numbers and COVID-19 hospitalizations across the province. The provincewide emergency brake […]

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Ontario Offering AstraZeneca Vaccine to Those 55+ Starting April 3

TORONTO — The Ontario government is steadily increasing capacity in its COVID-19 vaccine rollout with the addition of over 350 additional pharmacies and more primary care settings across the province. All of these locations will be offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to individuals aged 55 and over, with some locations to begin offering […]

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Notice of Town’s Public Consultation 2021 Road Reconstruction Projects

The Town of Kingsville is preparing for two additional phases of Jasperson Drive reconstruction in 2021. Reconstruction from Peachwood Drive to Main Street East will proceed first and includes the following improvements: New asphalt roadway with curb and gutter and dedicated center turn lane. Replacement of existing watermain. Additional streetlights. […]

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Ages 75+ in Windsor-Essex Can Book Vaccinations as of March 23

Yesterday, the Ontario government announced individuals born in 1946 and earlier will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine effective Monday, March 22. The current four local vaccination clinics will be prepared to welcome newly eligible seniors once they have booked an appointment through the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU)’s online booking system that […]

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Kingsville Council to Consider Revised Proposal for 183 Main Street East

In November 2019, Kingsville’s Planning Advisory Committee received a development proposal from Brotto Investments Inc. for the property at 183 Main Street East in Kingsville.  The proposal included demolishing the existing home and constructing apartment buildings on the site. The Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee recommended that the home be […]

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Kingsville Launches Facebook Live Broadcast with Local Businesses

The Town of Kingsville is launching its first Facebook Live video series called #SharingisCaring. #SharingisCaring offers residents and visitors an opportunity to hear from the people behind some of Kingsville’s most popular places. “Beyond the bricks and mortar are real people with hearts and souls,” says Natalie Cobby, Tourism Coordinator […]

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Town of Kingsville Hosted Public Input Session on Key Priorities

News Update: February 11, 2021 The Town of Kingsville hosted a live, interactive public input session on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, where attendees used an online platform called thoughtexchange to identify and vote on priorities that will help shape strategic goals for the next two years. “We received great feedback,” said the […]

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Town of Kingsville Hosts Interactive Input Session on February 10

January 26, 2021 The Town of Kingsville is holding an interactive public input session on Strategic Midterm Planning on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 7:00pm, and invites residents and business owners to participate. “Municipal Council is halfway through its four-year elected term,” said Chief Administrative Officer, John Norton. “So now […]

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Kingsville Highland Games Cancelled Due to COVID-19

January 26, 2021 2021 KINGSVILLE HIGHLAND GAMES CANCELLED Continuing concerns surrounding COVID-19 have prompted the Town of Kingsville and the Kingsville Highland Games Committee to regretfully announce the CANCELLATION of the Kingsville Highland Games scheduled for June 26th, 2021. The current circumstances are unique and unquestionably challenging, and the work […]

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Windsor-Essex Moves to Orange Pandemic Alert Level Monday, November 23

On Monday, November 23, 2020 Windsor and Essex County moves to the Orange-Restrict Level of the COVID-19 Response Framework. According to the Government of Ontario website the Orange-Restrict Level brings with it the following restrictions and requirements. Concerning organized public events, social gatherings and religious services, rites and ceremonies: Limits for […]

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Town of Kingsville’s Lighting and Odour Nuisance By-Law Update

On Monday October 26, 2020 Kingsville Town Council enacted a Lighting and Odour Nuisance By-Law that took effect immediately. The Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers have since been in contact with several greenhouse operators, and are working on formulating individual plans to attain compliance with respect to light nuisances. Additional outreach […]