Kingsville Times

The Town of Kingsville is excited to present its first Kingsville Fire Fest Celebration on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Fire Fest starts at 8:00 am with a pancake breakfast at Cottam Ridgeview Park Pavilion, hosted by the Department’s North Station. At 11:00 am, new and antique fire trucks will make […]

GHD Limited, on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), has completed the Highway 3 Widening and Safety Enhancements Study (Study) for the section of Highway 3 from 1.2 km east of Arner Townline (Essex Road 23) easterly to 1.1 km east of Union Avenue (Essex Road 34) in […]

D’Amore Construction will commence the final phase of Jasperson Realignment / Reconstruction starting on Monday, August 23rd (weather permitting). This phase involves the construction of new roadway west of the arena. Disruption to traffic is expected to be minimal for this phase, with only minor inconveniences when performing work at […]

County Road 27 will be closed at No. 47 Drain between County Road 23 and Highway 3 from Aug. 4 to Sept. 3 for culvert replacement. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 will be closed at the Concession 4 Drain between Renaud Line and County Road 25 from     Aug. 16 to Sept. 10. […]

The Town has received an increase in reports about unleashed dogs on public property. Dog leashing laws exist to protect the entire community, including the dog. Off-leash dogs can bolt into traffic, attack other animals, or bite people. If you see an unleashed dog outside a private residence or the […]

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, Bike Windsor Essex and County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) will host two bike clinics at the Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Drive. ‘Kids Learn to Ride Safe’ is from 3:30 pm-5:30 pm for children ages five and up and accommodates 15 children. ‘Families Learn to Ride Safe’ is from […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce Susan Hirota as its new Director of Legal and Clerk Services/ Town Solicitor. Susan is an accomplished lawyer with significant municipal experience, having spent most of her working career as in-house legal counsel to municipalities. Susan comes to Kingsville from the Corporation […]

There is a water main break at the corner of Lansdowne Ave and Erie St, which requires a road closure on Lansdowne between Prospect St. and Erie Street to repair safely. While the repair work is happening, some customers may experience a change in pressure or loss of service. Staff […]

Play in the Park cancelled due to weather. Play in the Park, scheduled initially at Ridgeview Park today and at York and Santos Parks tomorrow, is cancelled due to weather. See our programs page for next week’s schedule. Read this news update on our website Photo of York Park by Alan K. […]

Main Street West asphalt work extends into Monday due to weather delay Main Street West (from 289 Main Street West to Queen Street) was scheduled to close to thru traffic on August 12th and 13th, 2021, for surface asphalt work; however, rain delayed the start date. The work is now […]

Starting today, Windsor-Essex residents have access to a new informative and interactive mapping tool as part of groundwork for the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWB). The Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Asset Map is an interactive tool that highlights the physical locations of community assets, including local institutions, […]

Council will consider the following application at its Monday, August 23, 2021, meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm via Zoom. V/L SS County Road 20 – A draft plan of subdivision / zoning by-law amendment application proposing 642 lots for a mix of single detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings. SUB 01 […]

County Road 27 will be closed at No. 47 Drain located between County Road 23 and Highway 3 from Aug. 4 to Sept. 3 for culvert replacement. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 will be closed at the Concession 4 Drain between Renaud Line and County Road 25 from Aug. 16 to Sept. […]

REVISED Public Notice for the August 16 2021 Special Council Meeting to reflect that the meeting is in OPEN session. TAKE NOTICE that Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting […]

County Road 27 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 8 and County Road 46 from May 17 to Aug. 13 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 22 will have lane restrictions in both directions between County Road 21 and Commercial Boulevard from Aug. 3 to Aug. 11 for road […]

PUBLIC NOTICE AUGUST 2021 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE TAKE NOTICE that the Regular Meeting of Council Schedule for the month of August is as follows: Meeting date: Monday, August 23, 2021, commencing at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this Regular Meeting of Council is being […]

The Committee of Adjustment will consider the following applications at its August 17, 2021, meeting. This meeting starts at 6:00 pm via zoom. 610 Peter St – Application for a minor variance to reduce setbacks on a new home build. A / 09 / 21 80 Pearl St W – Application for a […]

Weather permitting, Main Street West (from 289 Main Street West to Queen Street) will be closed to thru traffic on August 12th and 13th, 2021, for surface asphalt work. Only residents who live within the working area and customers of local businesses within the working area will have access. Drivers […]

Updated: Water Main Break at County Road 27 and McCain Side Road Precautionary boil water advisory issued for main break at County Rd 27 & McCain There is a water main break at the bridge at County Road 27 and McCain Side Road. Staff are investigating, and the repair requires […]

Camp in a Bag is an at-home summer camp solution offered by the Town of Kingsville. It’s full of crafts, games and learning, following a new theme every two weeks. it serves up two different packages to include children of all ages and strengths. Please see www.kingsville.ca/clickandplay for registration details, […]

There is a water main break at the bridge at County Road 27 and McCain Side Road. Staff are investigating, and the repair requires an emergency shutdown. The Town has notified residents within the affected area through its Kingsville Alerts system. We will provide updates as they become available. Read this news update on […]

UPDATE: The deadline for completing this survey has been extended to Aug. 31, 2021. The County of Essex wants feedback from residents about their satisfaction with its roads and other infrastructure. The public satisfaction survey is part of a review of County infrastructure services aimed at identifying opportunities for improvement. Residents are […]

The Town of Kingsville has launched a free program called ‘Play in the Park.’ We are coming to neighbourhoods with toys and games to encourage unstructured free-play and physical literacy skills. This program is in partnership with Pathway to Potential the County of Essex and City of Windsor’s Social Investment Plan. […]

UPDATED July 30, 2021 County Road 27 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 8 and County Road 46 from May 17 to Aug. 13 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 22 will have lane restrictions in both directions between County Road 21 and Commercial Boulevard from Aug. 3 to […]

More live music coming to you this weekend! Come on down to Kingsville Open Streets Saturday July 31 to enjoy live music and support local businesses and restaurants! This is the perfect way to end the month of July. Don’t worry, the live music doesn’t end here. We have something […]

The County of Essex is reducing the speed limit on County Road 27 (Belle River Road East) around Gosfield North Public School in Kingsville. The change lowers the speed limit from 80 km/h to 60 km/h between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday once signs are erected. This […]

“OSTC and Pelee Island Transportation Service are pleased to announce that Pelee Islander II will be in full operation as per the schedule effective Monday, July 19, 2021, ” according to The Owen Sound Transportation Company. “The use of Pelee Islander on alternating weeks as announced on May 31 has now […]

National Cotton Candy Day is July 31st! We’ll be celebrating at our booth at Town of Kingsville Open Streets from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. One winner will win A FREE BIRTHDAY PACKAGE from Cottam Candy! Every Cotton Candy bag purchased at the event will receive a ballot to win the grand […]

We’re happy that with the Town of Kingsville, our branch will operate as a cooling station on extreme heat days. Essex County Library – Kingsville Branch is located at: 40 Main St West Kingsville, ON N9Y 1H3 Call us at: (226) 946-1529 ext. 270 Website: Essex County Library Facebook: Essex […]

The Town of Kingsville has launched a free program called ‘Play in the Park.’ We are coming to neighbourhoods with toys and games to encourage unstructured free-play and physical literacy skills. This program is in partnership with Pathway to Potential County of Essex and Windsor’s Social Investment. Parents are responsible […]

County Road 27 was originally scheduled to be closed (bridge out) between County Road 8 and County Road 46 from May 17 to Aug. 13 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) Please take note: The road closure on County Road 27 has been further delayed and is now slated to start Aug. 3. […]

Council will consider the following applications at its Monday, July 26, 2021, meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm via Zoom. 183 Main St E. An application to create a lot for the existing dwelling. Please note, this is not an application to change the zoning. B/11/21 2037 Peterson Lane. […]

Camp in a Bag is an at-home summer camp solution from the Town of Kingsville full of games, crafts and learning, following a new theme each week. This bi-weekly program offers two different packages every week to include children of all ages and strengths. Please see www.kingsville.ca/clickandplay for registration details, camp […]

The Town of Kingsville has launched a new free program called ‘Play in the Park.’ We are coming to neighbourhoods with toys and games to encourage unstructured free-play and physical literacy skills. This program is in partnership with Pathway to Potential County of Essex and Windsor’s Social Investment. See where […]

 In light of the Province entering Step Three of its Roadmap to Reopen, the Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce the reopening of Town Facilities for rent. Facilities will operate at 50% capacity, in compliance with provincial guidelines. Occupancy Load for Each Facility Kingsville Arena and Recreation Complex Auditorium […]

A section of Main Street East will be reduced to a single lane today (July 19, 2021) to complete a water main tie-in at 140 Main Street East. Some residents will experience a temporary loss of water service. Affected residents received notification letters last week. If you are unable to […]

On Monday, July 12, 2021, Kingsville Town Council endorsed a new Kingsville Fire Department Crest that was designed and developed by Kingsville Fire & Rescue Personnel. The department brought the idea of rebranding forward following a meeting where Kingsville Fire & Rescue Personnel expressed a desire to leave the past […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce that the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre, 28 Division Street South, will reopen on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Town staff and the Arts Society of Kingsville (ASK) will manage the hours of operation together through the summer, with the possibility of becoming […]

The Kingsville Nature Journal Club is a new program offered through Kingsville Click & Play that brings Adults 50+ together to explore nature through writing and sketching. Nature journaling deepens our observation, thinking and memory skills, and exposure to nature positively impacts health and well-being. Each Tuesday in August, from 10:30 -11:30 am, registrants […]

NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT 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, and will focus on optimizing […]

On July 15, 2021 you’ll notice construction beginning at Cottam Rotary Park for the new playground equipment installation. We expect the work to take two weeks. Please avoid the work area. You can see the news update on the Town of Kingsville website.    

Camp in a Bag is an at-home summer camp solution full of games, crafts and learning, following a new theme each week. This bi-weekly program offers two different packages each week to include children of all ages and strengths. Please see www.kingsville.ca/clickandplay for registration details, camp themes and more! Movie Makers (ages 9-13): […]

Council will consider the following applications at its Monday, July 12, 2021, meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm via Zoom. SPA / 19 / 2021: A revised site plan proposal for the six-storey apartment dwellings on lands to the rear of 200 Main Street East. The new proposal increases […]

Ontario Family Fishing Events is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters without the otherwise mandatory fishing version outdoors card. Cast your line from July 3 – 11, 2021 and have a “reel-y” good time! Check out Ontario Family Fishing Events here.

Phase 1 of the reconstruction of Road 2 East began in June with investigative and exploratory work. Construction commences this Monday, July 12, 2021 (weather permitting). During construction, Road 2 East between Graham Sideroad and Union Avenue will close to through traffic. A complete detour route will be in place. […]

Please be advised that the replacement of the Road 11 Culvert over Irwin Drain will begin this Wednesday, July 7, 2021, resulting in a complete road closure at Road 11 and County Road 31, as identified in red on the map. The project will last 4 – 5 weeks. Thanks for […]

Over the next few days, the Town of Kingsville will install new hydro service at the boat launch kiosk. The boat launch remains open, but boaters should use additional caution when navigating the work area and be aware there may be brief delays. Thank you. Read this news update on our website

Camp in a Bag is a new program to the Town of Kingsville! It is an at-home summer camp solution full of games, crafts and learning, following a new theme each week. Camp in a Bag is a bi-weekly program with two different packages each week to include children of […]

Cottam Rotary: Photo by Nicole Tallent  Miracle Day on June 27, 2021, was another huge success. It’s been a very long year of dealing with COVID-19 restrictions, financial setbacks, health issues, and personal challenges. Residents have once again heeded the call and went out of their way to help their […]

Come to Kingsville’s businesses on June 30 and July 1 for a free cupcake! Below is a list of participating businesses. See www.kingsville.ca/canadaday for addresses and additional information on Kingsville’s Canada Day activities. Get your cupcake at: Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens Ernie’s TV EYE’S Dr. Abby Jakob Karla & Jake Fehr […]

The Town of Kingsville is preparing for the final phase of Jasperson Drive reconstruction in 2021. New construction from Woodycrest Ave to Road 2 East (west of the arena) is planned for late summer and includes the following improvements: New asphalt roadway with curb and gutter. A new driveway access […]

From 10 AM to 12 PM on July 1, come pick up a FREE Canada Day gift bag filled with goodies for you and your family to enjoy! The bags have been personalized with messages from those at Kingsville’s retirement residences. Drive through at the following locations for your bag: […]

The Town of Kingsville reminds residents not to attempt to keep fish flies away by disconnecting street lights. “We understand fish flies can be a nuisance, but they’re an important part of our eco-system, they do not pose a public threat, and the season is short,” said Manager of Public […]

Kingsville has a sandbag program to offer free sand and sandbags to residents in flood-impacted areas. There is a limit of 100 bags per household, and Public Works staff will deliver the bags. To request a drop-off, residents can call the municipal office at 519-733-2305 or email Kingsville Works at kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca. […]

The Town of Kingsville is kicking off Canada Day festivities with a Canada Day Food Trail! Starting June 30, 2021, participating businesses will offer Canadian-themed food and drink items. Everything from a maple smoked chicken sandwich to maple bacon cupcakes and Canadian butter tarts. These special menu items will be […]

The day started out cloudy and grey but that changed by the time 4 p.m. arrived. Mother Nature decided to co-operate and provide the area with a dry and beautiful night for the second Open Streets Kingsville for 2021. The fish flies couldn’t keep area diners from getting out and […]

Road 2 East will be closed today (June 28, 2021) between Kratz Sideroad and Graham Sideroad for water main work. The closure will begin at 10:00 am and last until 4:00 pm. Motorists, including emergency services, will not be able to drive through the work zone. A detour route has […]

Please be advised that Cedar Island Beach, Cedar Beach and Mettawas Park Beach have shown higher than normal E.coli levels during recent water sample testing and are closed for swimming until further notice. The bacterial counts given reflect the conditions at the time of sampling. Conditions change from day to […]

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce Richard Wyma as its Director of Community and Development Services. Richard is a long-time Essex County resident who brings a wealth of education and experience to the role. He holds a degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Waterloo, […]

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 […]

This is Kingsville’s list of specific needs for June 27. Please note, dry pasta and food in glass jars are not needed. And be sure to check expiry dates before you donate. It was wonderful to see the outpouring of love and support last year on June 27! The community […]

Prevent your trash and recycling from becoming neighbourhood litter. Some tips for keeping raccoons and birds out of your trash: – Put your trash out on the morning of collection day – Put it in a strong-lidded container – Don’t overfill the container so the lid doesn’t fit snugly – […]

It’s the fourth week of Parks and Recreation month! To find out more about this week’s challenges, follow the Facebook links below. Post a photo of you participating in #Kingsvilleplays for an entry in a weekly gift card draw (Entries are valid through Facebook and Instagram only). June 21st: Visit […]

This Saturday, June 19, 2021, marks the first Saturday of the summer that Kingsville will close a section of Main and Division to open streets to pedestrians to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. There will also be an Outdoor Night Market. Open Streets is every Saturday from 4:00 pm-10:30 […]

Coco Paving will be completing road repairs on Graham Sideroad (between Road 2 East and Road 3 East) this Thursday, June 17th.  They will be reducing traffic to a single lane, and motorists should avoid the area if possible to avoid minor delays. Read this news update on our website Image by […]

At its June 14, 2021 meeting, Kingsville Town Council voted to amend the Parks Curfew Bylaw 127-2004 to enact an earlier curfew at Lions Park, 23 Mill Street, for the remainder of the 2021 calendar year. Dan Wolicki, the Town’s Manager of Municipal Facilities and Properties, proposed the amendment in response […]

In response to the Province moving into Stage 1 of its Roadmap to Reopen, the Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce it has reopened the Municipal Offices at 2021 Division Road North for walk-in service.  However, if residents wish to meet with specific staff members, they are still required to […]

Open Streets in Downtown Kingsville will begin its season on Saturday 19, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. An Outdoor Night Market will also be held on Saturday. Subject to the weather, these events are planned to take place every Saturday from June 19 to September 11. We are […]

It’s the third week of Parks and Recreation month! To find out more about this week’s challenges, follow the Facebook links below. Post a photo of you participating in #Kingsvilleplays for an entry in a weekly gift card draw (Entries are valid through Facebook and Instagram only). June 14th: Paper Airplane June […]

The second annual June 27 Miracle is drawing near. A monumental event like this requires an army of volunteers. Want to participate in the world’s largest food drive? Organizers are looking for: •  Route pick up drivers. •  Social Media Influencers •  Receiving/Sorting at drop off point ON June 27th […]

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 […]

Road 2 East between Kratz Side Road and Graham Side Road will be closed on Monday, June 14, 2021. Drivers should follow the detour signs to safely navigate the work zone. Read this news update on our website Image by venturebox87 from Pixabay

Please be advised that Road 3 East will be closed at County Road 29 (Division Road) on Friday, June 11th, for road work. Road 3 East will not be accessible from County Road 29. However, residents and property owners will still have access/egress to Road 3 East from Graham Sideroad. […]

The dock has been repaired at Cedar Island Marina Emergency repairs are complete at the Cedar Island Marina and the boat ramp is now open. Thanks for your patience. June 7 Read this news update on our website Photo by Max de Liberato

Environmental Services will be working with a contractor to complete a water-main tie-in on Jasperson Drive on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The tie-in will take place at 6:00 am to ensure Zehrs can open as scheduled. The contractor will perform the excavation work in advance to minimize disruption to residents […]

An apparent boat accident at Kingsville’s dock has broken off footings and forced the Cedar Island Marina Boat Ramp closed until repairs are complete. A contractor will survey the damage tomorrow (Tuesday, June 8, 2021), pending weather. The Town will provide updates as information becomes available. June 7, 2021 Read […]

It’s the second week of Parks and Recreation month! To find out more about this week’s challenges, follow the Facebook links below. Post a photo of you participating in #Kingsvilleplays for an entry in a weekly gift card draw (Entries are valid through Facebook and Instagram only). June 7th: Bug […]

Exploratory work on Road 2 East begins next week in preparation for road reconstruction. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane at times to accommodate this work.  These intermittent road closures impact Road 2 East between Union Avenue and Graham Sideroad from June 7, 2021, to June 11, 2021. […]

Good News! Fueling service has resumed at the Cedar Island Marina Boat Ramp Fueling service at the Cedar Island Boat Ramp has resumed. We temporarily suspended service to fix a computer malfunction. See fuel service hours below. Fuelling Service Hours Monday-Thursday: By Appointment (call 519-733-2123) Friday: 10am-6pm Saturday and Sunday: […]

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 […]

Kingsville Celebrates Parks and Recreation Month with Series of Activities, Contests, and More! June is Parks and Recreation Month. To celebrate, the Town of Kingsville has launched a social media campaign to promote fun activities the whole family can enjoy, and a community survey that lets you shape the future […]

Kingsville has temporarily suspended fuel service at the Cedar Island Boat ramp due to a computer malfunction that may impact the pricing system. Staff expect to receive the replacement part this week and have the issue fixed by the weekend. The Town will provide an update on its website and […]

The Town expects Phase 1 of the reconstruction of Road 2 East to begin this month and be complete by December 2021. During construction, Road 2 East between Graham Sideroad and Union Avenue will close to through traffic. Due to the size and complexity of this construction project, residents and […]

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 […]

Please see the below release from the Union Water Supply System: The Union Water Supply System (UWSS) is currently undertaking necessary maintenance and rehabilitation activities at its Ruthven Water Treatment Plant. This work started in January 2021 and was scheduled for completion by the end of May 2021. However, due […]

TAKE NOTICE that Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held for the purpose of a presentation by the Main Street Development Review Committee. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, […]

The Cottam Splash Pad at Kingsville’s Ridgeview Park, 124 Fox Street, opens Friday, May 28, 2021.  The splash pad will be open from 9:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m. daily, with a closure from 3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. for cleaning. The Town of Kingsville is pleased to welcome residents back to the […]

The Town of Kingsville will resume fueling services at Cedar Island Boat Launch starting 10:00 am Friday, May 28, 2021. Boat launch users must follow all safety protocols posted on site. Hours of operations are by appointment Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 […]

Main Street East will be CLOSED to thru traffic between Cherry Lane and Santos Drive on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.  This closure is necessary to allow for the safe installation of sanitary and storm connections at 140 Main. The detour route is Wigle Avenue to Park Street to Division Street […]