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Kingsville and Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary Announce Migration Festival

Kingsville and the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary Announce the Annual 56th Migration Festival The Town of Kingsville and the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary will be hosting events together as part of the 56th annual Migration Festival taking place Thursday, October 16, to Sunday, October 19. Migration Festival is a celebration of […]

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Kingsville and Caldwell First Nation to Host Orange Shirt Walk September 30

Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative that raises awareness of residential schools’ individual, family and community inter-generational impacts while promoting the truth that Every Child Matters. The first observance of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was September 30, 2021, following the identification of unmarked burials at former Indian Residential […]

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County Council Highlights for September 17, 2025

Warden praises ‘informative, educational and inspiring’ Outdoor Accessibility Fest-for-All in Amherstburg Warden Hilda MacDonald in her opening remarks to Council praised organizers and volunteers for making the 2nd Annual Outdoor Accessibility Fest-for-All such a success. This year’s event took place last Friday at the Libro Credit Union Centre in Amherstburg. Free to the […]

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Leamington Launches Major Road Work On Seacliff Drive West

The Municipality of Leamington is undertaking a major road and infrastructure project along Seacliff Drive West. This work will modernize underground services, improve road safety, and prepare the area for future residential growth. The road and infrastructure project includes: Reconstruction of 350 metres of Seacliff Drive, including a new one-lane roundabout Construction […]

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Leamington Continues To Enhance Waterfront With New Projects

The Municipality of Leamington is pleased to share updates on exciting enhancements to its waterfront, including the extension and twinning of the Seacliff Beach boardwalk, the installation of a new landmark archway sign, and the construction of the Waterfront Market Plaza. These enhancements deliver on the Leamington Waterfront Destination Master […]

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New Programs Coming to Community Centre in Cottam this Fall

Exciting new programs are coming to the new Gosfield Communications Community Centre in Cottam this upcoming Fall season, with some programs open now for registration.  For teens and tweens, a new Learn to Babysit course that will teach the fundamentals of caring for children and build their confidence as a babysitter. There will also be a two-hour themed hangout just […]

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Planning Items for Review at September 15, 2025 Council Meeting

Kingsville Town Council will review the following applications at its September 15, 2025 Council meeting: Vacant Land, Seacliff Drive; Part of Lot 4, Concession 1, Eastern Division: Applications for a residential subdivision and a zoning by-law amendment. ZBA-2023-2 & SUB-2023-1 The proposed residential subdivision (County of Essex File 37-T-24001 and Town File SUB-2023-1) […]

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Roads to Prosperity: County Advocates for Infrastructure Funding

A County of Essex delegation met with provincial officials at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in August to advocate for funding to complete a vital infrastructure project. Warden Hilda MacDonald and CAO Sandra Zwiers met with Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, seeking provincial assistance to construct a […]

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Oak Street West Paving, Painting Starts in Leamington This Weekend

A contractor working on behalf of the Municipality of Leamington will be completing final roadwork on Oak Street West from Fraser Avenue to White Street as follows: Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Placement of the final course of asphalt. Beginning Monday, September 8, 2025 – Line painting will begin and […]

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Harrow Fair Pie Auction Raises Record-Breaking $118,150 For JMCC

The Brad and Joanne Stannard Memorial Pie Auction, held at the Harrow Fair on Thursday, August 28, raised $118,150 in support of the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC). Funds will help provide specialized pediatric rehabilitation services for children and youth with physical, neurological, and developmental needs. “For over 45 years, […]

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Kingsville Receiving $9M for Southwest Service Area Watermain Expansion

On August 27, 2025, Anthony Leardi, PC Essex was joined by Mayor Dennis Rogers and members of Kingsville Town Council for a big announcement. Kingsville has received $9,035,681 for our Southwest Service Area Watermain Expansion through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. By expanding our water distribution network, we are unlocking […]

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Kingsville Receives $250,000 Donation From Gosfield North Communications

New $3 million dollar facility will be named Gosfield Communications Community Centre As the new Cottam facility nears completion, the Town of Kingsville is excited to announce a generous donation of $250,000 from Gosfield North Communications Co-operative. This contribution will be allocated to Ridgeview Park park enhancements and support programming and […]

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Leamington Council Matters — July 22, 2025

At the Leamington Council meeting of July 22, 2025, Council: Presented the 2025 Mayor’s Recognition Awards to the following recipients: Outstanding Youth Recipient: Lily Steinhoff Distinguished Voluntary Service Recipient: Kevin Gale Community Inspiration Recipient: Warren Dunford Mayor’s Special Award Recipients: Mark and Jerry Ribble Mayor’s Special Award (Posthumously) Recipient: Lorraine […]

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Leamington Announces Winners Of 2025 Mayor’s Recognition Awards

The Municipality of Leamington is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Mayor’s Recognition Awards, which were revealed during a Special Council Meeting held on July 22, 2025. This esteemed annual awards program celebrates individuals, groups, and organizations that have brought distinction, honour, and pride to the Leamington community. […]

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Leamington Council Considers — July 22, 2025

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Council will: Present the following 2025 Mayor’s Recognition Awards: Outstanding Youth Distinguished Voluntary Service Community Inspiration Mayor’s Special Award Mayor’s Special Award (Posthumously) Mayor’s Special Award (Heroism) Ontario Senior of the Year Consider the appointment of Robert Armstrong as Leamington […]

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MPP Leardi Announces $25,700 Grant For Windsor Essex Bike Community

OTF Grant Supports Youth Cycling and Active Living in Essex County The Ontario government is investing $25,700 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital grant stream to support the Windsor Essex Bike Community (WEBC) in expanding cycling infrastructure and youth programming in Essex County. The grant will be used over […]