Please be advised that the driveway leading to the Ridgeview Park parking lot will be closed from mid-day Wednesday, March 26, 2025, to Monday, March 31, 2025, to support the ongoing construction of the Cottam Community Centre. Visitors are encouraged to use active transportation or park on the street during […]
Town & County News
Leamington Council Considers — March 25, 2025
At the Leamington Council meeting of March 25, 2025, Council will: Hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider: Temporary use Zoning By-law Amendment permitting a three-year extension for the use of two boarding houses at 6 Georgia Avenue; Consent application which seeks to sever a surplus farm […]
Canadians and Americans Rally Together at Border Cities
On Saturday, March 22, 2025 rallies were held on both sides of the Windsor/ Detroit border to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canadian sovereignty and economic stability. There were multiple goals for these rallies. Several messages were delivered by both groups. Canadians stood as a united front against […]
Kingsville Welcomes South Essex Community Council to Lions Hall
The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce South Essex Community Council (SECC) has signed on to lease space at Lions Hall to expand youth programming and strengthen employment services. Council approved the agreement at its March 17, 2025, meeting. “This is exciting news for the Town and South Essex […]
Leamington Council Matters — March 4, 2025
At the Leamington Council meeting of March 4, 2025, Council: Held a Court of Revision under the Drainage Act and confirmed the Schedule of Assessment in the engineer’s report for a new access culvert for the 8th Concession Branch of the Big Creek Drain. Approved a proposal to convert a […]
County Council Highlights for March 19, 2025
Employee Excellence Awards presented to outstanding county staff The first annual Employee Excellence Awards were presented to four winners and 20 others who received honourable mentions at the start of Wednesday’s Essex County Council meeting. “We are extremely fortunate to have such exceptional, experienced, passionate and skilled professionals here at […]
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 […]
Gas Main Leak Leads To Emergency Road Closure Of County Rd 31
County Road 31 (Albuna Townline) is closed immediately north of County Road 20 (Seacliff Drive) to County Road 34 (Talbot Road) for an emergency gas main repair. This closure is necessary to repair a gas main leak, with repair work being undertaken by Enbridge Gas. The closure is anticipated to […]
Kingsville Council Brief from the March 17, 2025 Meeting
At its March 17, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved zoning changes for the property at 197 Lansdowne Avenue, shifting it from “Industrial” to “Commercial.” Council also updated the Zoning By-law to allow for fewer parking spaces (42) and to exempt trucks and trailers from needing a paved area for turning. Approved […]
Emergency Preparedness Training Exercise March 14-21, 2025
The Town of Essex is participating in an emergency preparedness training exercise from March 14 to 21, 2025, in collaboration with Windsor Regional Hospital, the City of Windsor, the County of Essex, the Town of Amherstburg, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, and provincial and international partners. This initiative simulates a coordinated […]