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Council Brief from April 28, 2025 Meeting

At its April 28, 2025 meeting, Council: Directed Administration to prepare a report regarding the Municipal Accommodation Tax Approved the Essex County O.P.P. Detachment Board – South’s 2025 Budget, and approved remuneration for Kingsville appointed members and Provincially appointed members Authorized Administration to develop and implement a Temporary Patio Policy […]

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Windsor-Essex Region to Host Prestigious OCC Annual Meeting

This weekend, the Windsor Essex, Leamington-District, and Amherstburg Chambers of Commerce proudly host the 113th Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), following a successful joint bid to bring the event to the region. Nearly 150 delegates from across Ontario’s Chamber Network will gather in Windsor-Essex as […]

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Development Charges Background Study Released and Public Meetings Planned

The County of Essex has released a Development Charges Background Study and is planning public information sessions as it continues exploring the feasibility of implementing development charges to help pay for growth-related services. The study assesses the growth-related costs of County-wide services including library, land ambulance, long-term care, roads and waste diversion. […]

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Have Your Say on Kingsville’s Settlement Area Boundary Review

The Town of Kingsville has initiated a Settlement Area Boundary review to determine the future of residential and employment growth in our community. This review builds on the County of Essex’s comprehensive Land Needs Assessment. Visit the Settlement Area Boundary Review project on our citizen engagement portal, HaveYourSayKingsville.ca to recommend land for consideration, […]

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Leamington Announces Holiday Hours For Easter Weekend

The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, and Monday, April 21, 2025, in observance of the Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/ReportAnIssue. Please note the following municipal service level adjustments because of the holiday: Nature […]

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Garbage Pickup Will Be Earlier This Week

For those whose Garbage Day is normally on Friday, this week’s pickup will be on Thursday, April 17.  This change is due to the Easter weekend. Residents can contact GFL Environmental for service inquiries, issues, bins, carts or for new builds/homeowners via 1-844-415-4351 or WeRecycling@gflenv.com. Image: Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority

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Leamington Road Reconstruction, Sewer Work Begins In April

Contractors working on behalf of the Municipality of Leamington will be undertaking a sewer separation and road reconstruction project on multiple streets as part of ongoing infrastructure improvements. Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2025 and is expected to be completed by November 2025, weather permitting. The affected roads […]

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Leamington Seeks Nominations For Annual Mayor’s Recognition Awards

The Municipality of Leamington is inviting community members to nominate outstanding individuals, groups, and organizations for the fourth annual Mayor’s Recognition Awards—a program that honours those who have made significant contributions to the community. The Mayor’s Recognition Awards celebrate excellence in various aspects of community life, from athletics and innovation […]

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Public Information Meeting: Review of Areas Available for Development

Kingsville has initiated a review of the areas available for development (residential, commercial, industrial) to look at the adjustment and reallocation of lands within Kingsville, Cottam and Ruthven, which are identified in the 2024 County Official Plan for land use. Why are we doing this? Under the Planning Act, municipalities must maintain lands to […]

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Why The Kingsville Times Is Leaving Twitter and Joining Bluesky

For years, Twitter, now called X, has been a key platform for news organizations, offering a place for real-time updates, breaking news, and direct engagement with readers. However, X has undergone significant changes in recent years contributing to increased misinformation and resulting in an environment where news organizations struggle to […]

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Leamington Council Considers – February 25, 2025

At the Leamington Council meeting of February 25, 2025, Council will: Receive a plaque presented by the Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent acknowledging the Municipality of Leamington’s assistance with providing water resources to Wheatley and Tilbury following the fire at the Wheatley Water Treatment Plant. Consider holding […]

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February 15, 2025 — Declaration of Significant Weather Event

The Town of Kingsville has declared a Significant Weather Event concerning existing or potential hazardous weather conditions until further notice. This means: Drivers and pedestrians should use an appropriate level of caution when traveling during this event and avoid unnecessary travel if possible. Crews continue to work diligently to ensure […]

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Leamington Announces Municipal Services Available On Family Day 2025

Please note the following municipal service level adjustments on Family Day, Monday, February 17, 2025: Leamington Municipal Building The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Family Day. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/ReportAnIssue. Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre The Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre will […]

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Report: Rising Income Inequality, Housing Crisis In Windsor-Essex

With a provincial election under way, a newly released report, Income Inequality and the Housing Crisis in Windsor-Essex County, reveals alarming trends in income disparity and housing affordability in the region. The report, a collaboration between five community organizations, underscores the urgent need for policy interventions to address rising economic […]