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MPP Leardi Announces $9.8 M in Funding for Essex Municipalities

Anthony Leardi, MPP for the riding of Essex, is pleased to announce that the Ontario government is investing $9,859,700 across the riding of Essex through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). This funding will be given to municipalities to support local infrastructure projects in five municipalities and the County of […]

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Town of Kingsville’s ‘Walk the Block’ to Take Place this Fall

Walk the Block receives My Main Street support to draw visitors and increase local vibrancy in Kingsville The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce that our Walk the Block was selected for My Main Street Community Activator support for a multi-faceted, collaborative initiative that promotes community connection by encouraging residents and […]

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Migration Fest To Receive $25K From St. Clair Alumni

The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation is pleased to announce St. Clair College Alumni Association’s 5-year event sponsorship of Jack Miner’s Migration Festival totalling $25,000. This new funding support will enhance the Sanctuary’s ability to deliver one of Windsor-Essex’s most beloved free family-friendly annual festivals, Migration Festival, which serves as […]

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Lighting Nuisance Concerns Expected to Rise With Change in Season

The Town of Kingsville is committed to ensuring residents can enjoy their properties. Its Lighting and Odour Nuisance By-Law (By-Law 96-2020) requires every landowner or occupier to prevent light from plant cultivation from causing inconvenience to others by shining onto neighbouring properties or into the night sky. As the days grow shorter, […]

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Kingsville Fire and Rescue Reminds Residents About Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Week is October 6th – 12th Kingsville Fire and Rescue has teamed up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. This year’s theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the […]

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Kingsville Community Grant Fund Now Accepting Applications

Kingsville is accepting applications for its Community Grant Fund, which provides financial assistance to organizations that benefit the general public. The deadline to apply is November 30. Applicants must be a registered charitable organization, registered not-for-profit organization, or volunteer group to qualify. Funding categories include: Social and community services Seniors or […]

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Planning Items for Review at October 7 Kingsville Council Meeting

Council will review the following applications at its October 7, 2024 meeting: 175 Wigle Avenue: An application for a draft plan of subdivision. The owner is proposing a residential subdivision consisting of twenty-eight (28) lots for fifty-six (56) semi-detached dwelling units, two (2) blocks for natural heritage protection, and a pedestrian […]

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Leamington Council Matters – September 24, 2024

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Council: Received a progress report regarding the Records and Information Management System implementation. Approved the draft 2025 Fee Schedule for the Municipality of Leamington. Approved new provisions for the Fees and Charges By-law. Authorized an agreement with St. Clair College […]

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Ontario Investing To Attract And Retain International Agri-Food Workers

New funding will help not-for-profits and municipalities provide additional supports for agri-food workers The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.5 million over four years to create a more welcoming environment for international agri-food workers (IAWs) who work in Ontario’s $51 billion agri-food sector and provide them […]

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Kingsville Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorates the survivors and victims of residential schools, their families and communities. The first observance of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was held on September 30, 2021, following the identification of unmarked burials at former Indian Residential School sites. Recognizing this day was […]

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County Council Highlights for Sept. 18, 2024

Warden Celebrates Good News for Local Hospitals Recent donations and developments at local hospitals illustrate the Windsor-Essex region’s commitment to building a strong, comprehensive and integrated health-care system, Warden Hilda MacDonald said in her opening remarks at Wednesday’s meeting of Essex County Council. The warden earlier in the week attended […]

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Update to School Property Project on Have Your Say Kingsville

The Town of Kingsville has provided new updates for its “Future of the School Properties” project on its citizen engagement portal, HaveYourSayKingsville.ca, including property appraisal reports for 170 Main Street East and 36 Water Street, a ‘Mayor’s Vision’ Presentation from the September 16, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting, and a […]

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Leamington Council Matters – September 10, 2024

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Council: Authorized the lifecycle replacement of 37 Motorola Minitor pagers through Kelcom in the amount of $18,343, excluding applicable taxes, and funded the purchase through the Fire Services Reserve. Approved the purchase and installation of replacement radio system hardware through […]

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Notice Of Leamington Road Resurfacing Projects

The Municipality of Leamington is set to begin road resurfacing efforts starting Monday, September 30, 2024. The following areas are scheduled for milling and paving: Clark Street East (from Erie Street North to Victoria Avenue) Camelot Avenue (from Marlborough Street East to Oak Street East) Westmoreland Avenue (from Talbot Street West to Oak […]

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Leamington Celebrations Feature Euchre And Pepper Tournaments

The Leamington 150 Anniversary Committee, in partnership with the Leamington & District Half Century Centre and supported by the Municipality of Leamington, is happy to announce two upcoming all-ages card tournaments in celebration of Leamington’s 150th Anniversary. A Euchre Tournament will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, followed by […]

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Leamington Council Considers – September 10, 2024

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Council will: Consider authorizing the lifecycle replacement of 37 Motorola Minitor pagers through Kelcom in the amount of $18,343 excluding applicable taxes and fund the purchase through the Fire Services Reserve. Consider the purchase and installation of replacement radio system […]

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Municipality of Leamington Announces Labour Day Hours

Please note the following municipal service level adjustments on Labour Day, Monday, September 2, 2024: Leamington Municipal Building The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Labour 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 […]

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Leamington’s Rick Atkin Park To Undergo Major Renewal Project

The Municipality of Leamington is excited to announce a major renewal project for Rick Atkin Park, a cherished community space located along Robson Road adjacent to the Leamington Marina and the waterfront promenade. This project aims to enhance the park’s accessibility, functionality, and overall visitor experience with various upgrades. This […]

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Workplace Injury Results In $65K Fine For Leamington Company

A Leamington company has been found guilty of failing to shore the walls of a trench as required under section 34(1) of Regulation 213/91 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) which resulted in a workplace injury. South Essex Fabricating Inc., a fabricator of commercial greenhouse structures and pre-engineered buildings, was […]

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Committee of Adjustment and Appeals Meets July 16, 2024

The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville Committee of Adjustment and Appeals Agenda Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request. Contact the Clerk at atoole@kingsville.ca or by calling 519-733-2305. Agenda (PDF): Agenda Package – CADJ_Jul16_2024.pdf […]

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Leamington Celebrates 150th With Interactive LEGO Mosaic

The Leamington 150 Anniversary Committee, in partnership with Greater Essex ETFO Local, Greater Essex County Occasional Teachers Local, and UE Enclosures, is thrilled to announce an exciting event to celebrate Leamington’s 150th anniversary. Supported by the Municipality of Leamington, this interactive multi-generational LEGO mosaic event will take place at the Essex […]