Warden Applauds Library’s Litter Cleanup and Previews Paramedic Services Week Warden Hilda MacDonald praised the Essex County Library for its litter cleanup campaign and urged residents to thank paramedics next week. The library’s litter cleanup campaign in April resulted in 342 bags of garbage being collected by civic-minded residents. The […]
Excitement is building for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project team as they begin the final steps to connect the bridge deck over the Detroit River. With 26 metres/85 feet remaining, the same width as an official NHL rink, it is anticipated that the two sides will connect at the […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Council will: Hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider an application to rezone 494 Talbot Road East to permit two additional second dwelling units, accessory to the permitted main dwelling. Consider granting an easement to Enbridge Gas […]
We are holding an all-staff training session today (May 14). As a result, the Municipal Office will briefly close at 9:45 am. We will reopen at 12:15 pm. You can continue to submit service requests to requests@kingsville.ca. Thank you! Photo by Chris Anson
Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, has issued a Boil Water Advisory for waterline system consumers serviced by the Wheatley Water Distribution System. This Boil Water Advisory affects the following locations within the Municipality of Leamington: Milo Road Kay Avenue Beach Avenue Pulley Road A portion of […]
Starting May 22, 2024, representatives from the Municipality of Leamington will conduct door-to-door visits to ensure compliance with the Municipality’s Animal Control By-law 668-06. Each representative will carry an official Municipality of Leamington identification badge. In accordance with By-law 668-06, every person who owns or keeps a dog in the Municipality […]
Please be advised that starting Wednesday, May 15, 2024 (weather permitting), the Town of Kingsville will begin replacing road crossing culverts on Road 5 West, between McCain Sideroad and Division Road. Residents will still be able to access their properties but no through traffic will be allowed between 8:00 am […]
At its May 6, 2024 meeting, Council: Directed Administration to provide a letter of “Municipal Significance” for the Kingsville Pro Rodeo so the event may obtain a licence to serve alcohol. Approved road closures for the Hogs for Hospice Registered Ride. Directed the Town Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention […]
The results of the Short Term Rental survey are in. Administration will present the survey results at the May 13, 2024, Committee of the Whole Meeting, which will take place at the Unico Community Centre at 6:00 pm. This survey was open from January 29, 2024 to May 8, 2024. We […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 remains closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) and Klies Beach Road for culvert replacement. (Map ID#2) Truck traffic should use the posted detour. All businesses remain open during […]
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Monday, May 13, 2023 Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre 103 Park Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 0E7 The agenda for the Town of Kingsville’s Meeting of the Committee of the Whole on May 13th is available on the Town website. The meeting will run from 6 p.m. […]
Work on the Tom Wright Drain Culvert reconstruction project on County Road 50 in Colchester resumes today (Friday, May 10). Thank you to Hydro One for working with us so efficiently to move this vital project forward. The County started work early in the construction season with the goal of […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
Starting May 20, 2024, weather permitting, we will begin reconstructing sidewalks on Horwath Avenue. We will do one side at a time, beginning on the north side, to allow on-street parking on the opposite the side of the road. Once the sidewalks on Horwath are complete, we will move to […]
The Leamington 150 Anniversary Committee, in collaboration with the Leamington Uptown Business Improvement Area (BIA) and supported by the Municipality of Leamington, is thrilled to announce a Dream Cruise and Car Shows event on Saturday, June 29, 2024. This festive occasion highlights the ongoing celebrations marking Leamington’s 150th anniversary. The […]
The Town of Kingsville reminds all Boarding, Lodging, and Rooming House (BLRH) owners to register for a BLRH licence before the May 15, 2024 deadline. The BLRH licence is a new requirement for all BLRH owners and operators within the Town. See By-law 03-2024. Each BLRH must obtain and maintain a BLRH licence, […]
The Town of Kingsville reminds residents that today (Wednesday, May 8, 2024) is the last day to take the short-term rental survey. Please complete the survey on the Town’s citizen engagement platform HaveYourSayKingsville.ca. If you picked up a paper copy of this survey and have yet to drop it off, […]
The Town of Kingsville is excited to introduce Kingsville Block Parties, a series of community events that will take place on the third Saturday of every month from June to September 2024. These Block Parties are designed to unite friends, families, and neighbours for an evening of fun, food, music, […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 remains closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) and Klies Beach Road for culvert replacement. (Map ID#2) Truck traffic should use the posted detour. All businesses remain open during […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, May 6, 2024 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the May 6, 2024 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]
E.L.K. Energy Inc. would like to notify the community about scam calls that are impacting customers. These calls are threatening residents and small business owners of disconnection if payments aren’t made immediately over the phone by credit card or e-transfer. E.L.K. would like to remind the community to avoid sharing […]
Kingsville’s Water Meter Upgrade project continues and all areas of Kingsville are now open. Residents receiving their booking instructions in the mail should follow the steps outlined in their letter. Neptune is only booking appointments for meters located inside the home. However, you may see Neptune Technicians near your property […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Council: Approved applications for 920 County Road 14 to create a surplus dwelling; changed the zoning of the severed lot to recognize the residential use of the lot; and changed the zoning of the retained farm parcel to prohibit residential […]
Deputy Warden Thanks Staff, Town of Essex and First Responders Deputy Warden Joe Bachetti in his opening remarks at Essex County Council’s regular meeting on Wednesday commended staff and the Town of Essex for cooperating to address the concerns of businesses on County Road 50. The county is replacing the […]
E.L.K. Energy Inc. has been notified by Hydro One of a four-hour town-wide planned power outage that will affect the Town of Kingsville on Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 5:00am-9:00am. “E.L.K. is contacting all customers that will be impacted by the town-wide planned outage via automated phone calls,” stated Jim […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Council will: Hold a Court of Revision under the Drainage Act to consider a new access bridge for the 11th Concession Drain, West Branch. Hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider an application to create a surplus […]
The Town of Kingsville has launched a short-term rental survey on its citizen engagement portal HaveYourSayKingsville.ca to determine if there is community interest in regulating the short-term rental market. This survey has been open since January 29, 2024, and will close on May 8, 2024. Short-term rentals are usually defined […]
Council will review the following application at its May 6, 2024 meeting: 0 Seacliff Drive, Part of Lot 4, Concession 1, Eastern Division Town of Kingsville: An application for a zoning amendment. The applicant is proposing to amend the zoning in order to permit a future plan of subdivision. ZBA-2023-2 The meeting […]
As part of the ongoing enhancements to Leamington’s waterfront area, the Municipality of Leamington is entering the next construction phase for the dedicated bike path along the Leamington Waterfront Promenade. To ensure the safety of all residents and visitors, the Municipality will implement temporary daily closures of the Promenade. Temporary […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 remains closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) and Klies Beach Road for culvert replacement. (Map ID#2) Truck traffic should use the posted detour. All businesses remain open during […]
The County of Essex and the Town of Essex are working together to improve traffic flow to businesses affected by the construction-related closure of County Road 50 in Colchester. Beginning Friday, additional wayfinding signage will indicate that local roads remain open for customers to access area wineries, markets and other […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
Today Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island released their 2024/2025 Official Visitor Guide, the unofficial kick-off to the return of the tourism season in Windsor Essex. The guide features all new content, engaging new diverse and drone photography, and buyable experiences to entice locals and visitors alike to explore our region […]
The Municipality of Leamington intends to control weeds on curbs, trails and rural bridges beginning on May 8, 2024, weather permitting, and ending October 21, 2024. The application of pesticide will be completed for public health and safety per section 7.1(2) of the Pesticides Act. Curbs and trails will be […]
On Monday, April 22, 2024, construction crews will begin raising catch basins on Road 2 East (between Graham and Division) in preparation of surface asphalt. This work is expected to last three to four weeks. Surface asphalt and final line painting will take place in May. Road 2 East will […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, April 22, 2024 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the April 22, 2024 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]
Warden Praises Volunteers and Urges Support for Hospice Essex County Warden Hilda MacDonald wore a blue Hospice dove pin at Wednesday’s council meeting and encouraged residents to support the organization. The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County “does such a tremendous job providing compassionate end-of-life care and support to residents […]
The Study: The County of Essex has initiated a Transportation Master Plan study to identify a long-term transportation vision and strategy to achieve the County’s objectives for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods, and to address current needs and anticipated growth to 2053. The Process: The Transportation Master Plan […]
At its April 9, 2024 meeting, Leamington Council approved the much-anticipated renewal of Mersea Park, a 13-acre greenspace located along Point Pelee Drive adjacent to Lake Erie. This initiative marks a significant investment in the community’s recreational infrastructure, underscoring Leamington’s commitment to enhancing public spaces for residents and visitors. Mersea […]
The Town of Kingsville is preparing to pave the parking lot at Mettawas Park. The contractor is installing fencing and will begin work next week. As a result, the parking lot will be closed to the public starting this Friday, April 19, 2024, and will remain closed until the project […]
Preparations are underway for Phase 2 of the multi-year County Road 42 and County Road 43 corridor reconstruction. Phase 2 work will include the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of County Road 42 and County Road 43, the realignment of County Road 43 from County Road 42 to […]
The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following application at its April 16, 2024 meeting: 606 Peter Street: An application for minor variance. The applicant is proposing to build a single-detached dwelling on a vacant lot. In order to accommodate its proposed size, relief from the front & rear […]
At its April 8, 2024 meeting, Council: – Approved Consent Application B-2024-8, to create two additional buildable residential lots on the lands municipally known as 1645 Road 2 East, subject to certain conditions. Council also approved By-law 27-2024, being a By-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 1-2024, to amend the […]
The Town of Kingsville is beginning a new project to improve traffic and active transportation downtown. One of the project’s main elements is the installation of a new westbound right-hand turn lane on Main at Jasperson. Additionally, the existing multi-use path on Main Street East will be extended from Pelee […]
Kingsville’s Lakeside Park is getting new playground equipment. The current play structure has aged and needs replacement parts that are no longer available. Council has approved a new playground in the 2024 budget, which we will install this fall. Help us choose the design! Visit our public engagement platform, HaveYourSayKingsville.ca, […]
The Town of Kingsville Committee of the Whole meeting that was scheduled for April 15, 2024 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. has been cancelled. To receive agendas, planning notices and other town news in your email inbox, subscribe here: https://subscribe.kingsville.ca/Subscribe Website: Kingsville Ontario Phone: (519) 733-2305 Facebook: Town of […]
After careful consideration of multiple options to safely resume the replacement of the Tom Wright Drain Culvert on County Road 50, the project team has identified a preferred solution it is preparing to implement with the support of Hydro One. With the information we have at this point in time, we are hopeful […]
Town of Kingsville, Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study The Town of Kingsville (Town) has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to meet long-term transportation needs within the community. This study involved the extension of Heritage Road to Road 2 West, two local road connecting links, and intersection improvements (see […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Council: Approved a Zoning Amendment Application to create zone provisions for Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) on parcels of urban residential land in the Municipality of Leamington and added definitions regarding same in Zoning By-law 890-09, as amended. Approved a Zoning […]
While modern day Highland Games have changed significantly over the years, there are still 3 pillar competitions that are consistent throughout the world; Highland Dancing; Scottish Athletic Heavy Events; and Piping, Drumming & Pipe Bands. Since its return in 2019, the Kingsville-Essex Highland Games has always proudly presented all 3 […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Council will: Hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider: An application to create zone provisions for Additional Dwelling Units on parcels of urban residential lands located in the Municipality of Leamington. An application to unify local parking […]
The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce that we now have two architectural design options for the new Cottam Community Centre which will replace the Ridgeview Field House and Cottam Library. These designs were developed after public consultation and discussions with Cottam user groups over the past several months. Have […]
The Town of Kingsville is happy to see several local businesses and attractions recognized as winners in TWEPI’s 9th Annual Best of Windsor Essex Awards. The awards aim to celebrate the best things to see and do in the region. There were several new categories this year, including Best Chicken Sandwich, Best […]
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Detachment is working with our community partners to recognize there will be a large influx of visitors to the area on Monday, April 8, 2024. There will be a highly visible Police presence to ensure the safety of those in attendance and assist […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, April 8, 2024 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the April 8, 2024 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]
Warden Highlights Active Transportation, CR 46 Open House Warden Hilda MacDonald highlighted Essex County’s ever-expanding active transportation network Wednesday night ahead of her scheduled appearance this week on a Mayor’s Panel at the Ontario Bike Summit in Waterloo. “This year, the County of Essex is investing nearly $6 million into […]
The Municipality of Leamington is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Williamson as the Fire Chief of Leamington Fire Services. Chief Williamson, who has served as the interim Fire Chief since May 2023, will now lead the department into a future guided by the principles and strategies outlined in […]
The replacement of the Tom Wright Drain Culvert on County Road 50 in Essex has been delayed while the project team addresses poor soil conditions discovered during the excavation phase of the project. Preliminary soil investigations are always conducted for projects of this scope, but unanticipated issues can arise during […]
Anthony Leardi, MPP-Essex, has been assigned new duties in the government of Premier Doug Ford. Mr. Leardi assumes the role of Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “We all know how important agriculture is to the Riding of Essex. And, of course, we all know […]
The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) held its regularly scheduled meeting last evening on April 2nd at 6:00 pm. In addition to the standard agenda items, a special board meeting was convened first to address a singular matter: the naming of the forthcoming Kingsville K-12 school, slated to […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Council: Approved amendments to the Essex Power Corp. Unanimous Shareholder Agreement. Reappointed Councillors Tiessen and Wilkinson to the Committee of Adjustment, with a term expiring on December 31, 2024; appointed Mayor MacDonald as the alternate member, with a term expiring […]
Kingsville Town Council will review the following application at its April 8, 2024 Council meeting: 1645 Road 2 East: The applicant wants to create six new residential lots. If consent is approved, the lot, which is currently zoned agriculture, will need to be re-zoned to recognize its reduced frontage. B-2024-9, B-2024-10, B-2024-11, […]
Leamington Council has approved upgrades to the Kinsmen Baseball Diamonds and the creation of a new County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) multi-use pathway along Seacliff Drive East, aiming to enhance recreational and active transportation facilities for the community. Key Project Features: Upgrades at Kinsmen Baseball Diamonds: New asphalt pedestrian […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
The Town of Kingsville Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024. We want to share our gratitude to the sponsors of our Kingsville Easter Egg Hunt! Gold Sponsor – Local Home Team Realty Children Easter Egg Hunt The Town of Kingsville’s Easter Egg Hunt will take place […]
Local Windsor student wins 6th annual WFCU Credit Union Scripps Regional Spelling Bee Following an intensive and exciting Sunday afternoon competition of 26 elementary school students from across Windsor-Essex, Sarnia-Lambton, and Chatham-Kent Counties, Isaac Brogan, a grade six student at Maranatha Christian Academy in Windsor, has been named the 2024 […]
The Town of Kingsville is excited to announce its annual Easter Egg Hunt is on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Lakeside Park and Linden Beach Dog Park. Our Children’s Easter Egg Hunt is a free event that offers fun activities for the entire family, including Easter craft stations, pictures with […]
The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024, and Monday, April 1, 2024, 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 […]
Shared on behalf of the Union Water Supply System The Union Water Supply System (UWSS) held its second public consultation centre (PCC) on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Kingsville Arena regarding the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study (EAS) to provide capacity to the Union Water Supply System. Several residents […]
This week, Caldwell First Nation entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Parks Canada for ongoing exploration of shared governance and collaborative management for a proposed national urban park in Windsor. The event took place on the Northwest Beach of Point Pelee National Park. “Signing this agreement at Point Pelee National […]
See a pothole or other problem on an Essex County road? You can help by reporting it. Residents and other road users can quickly and easily report problems related to roadways, ditches, trails and traffic signals on the county road networks by: Calling 519-326-8691 or Completing the online Report A […]
This Easter weekend, the normal Friday garbage day in Kingsville is changed to Thursday. The change is just for this week, due to Good Friday on the holiday weekend. Next week, the regular schedule will resume. Thank you Debby Jarvis-Chausse for the heads-up! Image from Town of Kingsville Calendar
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Council will: Consider member appointments for the Committee of Adjustment. Consider member appointments for the Essex County OPP Detachment Board. Consider granting an easement to Hydro One Networks Inc., authorizing Administration to execute the relevant documents, and consider allocating proceeds […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, March 25, 2024 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the March 25, 2024 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]
Tuesday night’s meeting of the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) was a disappointment for the Kingsville community. After a month of petitions, organized protests, letter writing, and ongoing debate on social media, Kingsville residents expected much more than what was served up by the tag team of Board […]
Kingsville has passed By-law 03-2024 to license Boarding, Lodging, and Rooming Houses (BLRH) in the Town. This licensing program will ensure existing and future BLRHs comply with Kingsville’s Zoning By-law and will help protect occupants from potential health and safety risks. What is a BLRH? A BLRH is a dwelling unit where […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. Ice on the Canard River at this location is not safe for snowmobile or foot traffic. Please avoid the area. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 is closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) and […]
On Monday, April 8, 2024, there is a total solar eclipse, and Kingsville is on the path of totality, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience for residents and visitors. The “path of totality” refers to the narrow track on the Earth’s surface where the Moon completely covers the Sun, resulting in sudden […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Council: Adopted a report provided by Rood Engineering Inc. for a new access bridge over the 11th Concession Road Drain for parcel 850-01400, authorized the project to be tendered, and approved a Court of Revision to be held for the […]
Kingsville has various committees and boards focused on serving the community. These committees range in scope of work, and members are selected through a formal application process. We’re currently looking for volunteers for the Police Services Board. Community Representative (Kingsville Resident) Joint Community Representative (from Kingsville, Leamington, or Pelee Island) […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, February 27, 2024, Council: Approved a Zoning Amendment Application for 34 Askew Street, Leamington, to permit a multi-unit building containing five-units; established revised zoning provisions; and reduced barrier-free parking requirements from one space to zero spaces. Deferred consideration of a Zoning Amendment application […]
At its March 11, 2024 meeting, Council: Reconsidered By-law 68-2023, which had previously prohibited the illumination of Commercial Signs outside or on buildings between 11 pm. and 7 am, and directed Administration to amend Property Standards By-law 68-2023 accordingly Approved Consent Application B-2024-5 to sever an existing dwelling deemed surplus […]
During last evening’s Town Council meeting at the Unico Community Centre, Mayor Dennis Rogers presented a notice of motion to revoke a by-law prohibiting the lighting of external commercial signs between the hours of 11pm and 7am. The by-law, which went into effect in August of last year with final […]
On Monday, April 8, 2024, there is a total solar eclipse, and Kingsville is on the path of totality, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience for residents and visitors. The “path of totality” refers to the narrow track on the Earth’s surface where the Moon completely covers the Sun, resulting in sudden […]
The final phase of widening Highway 3 between Essex and Leamington is underway. With as many as 17,300 vehicles travelling between Essex and Leamington each day, the expansion is a welcome development. This project which covers 15.6 kilometres of Highway 3 will increase the current two lanes to four lanes. […]
The Municipality of Leamington is excited to announce the continuation of enhancements to its waterfront area, and a key component of the Waterfront Destination Master Plan. To enhance the experience along the waterfront, the Municipality is preparing to construct a dedicated bike path on the promenade, extending from the Leamington […]
The Municipality of Leamington is excited to announce that members of the community have chosen the official logo for Leamington’s 150th anniversary celebrations. After enthusiastic participation from residents, 552 votes were cast, and the final tally revealed a clear favourite; the winning logo secured 318 votes. “We are grateful to […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, March 11, 2024 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the March 11, 2024 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]
Kingsville’s Water Meter Upgrade project continues with four new areas opening up along Heritage Road, specifically the KS 4, GS 9, GS 10, and GS 11 sections of the map. If you live or own property in these areas, you should receive a letter with booking instructions soon. To book an appointment, […]
Warden Praises and Wishes Clerk Mary Birch a Happy Retirement Mary Birch, Essex County Clerk and Director, Legislative and Community Services, has been an exceptional public servant and will be greatly missed when she retires at the end of March, Warden Hilda MacDonald said at the start of Wednesday’s meeting. […]
At its February 26, 2024 meeting, Council: Approved a consent application to sever land from 292 County Road 34 West to Vacant Land known as CON STR PT LTS 272, 273, and 274, subject to certain conditions. They also approved a Zoning By-law Amendment to re-zone the retained portion of […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge work. Please follow the posted detour. Despite winter conditions, the ice on the Canard River at this location is not safe for snowmobile or foot traffic. Please avoid the area. County Road 50 will have lane restrictions between County Road […]
The 2024 Budget Book has been updated with all Council-approved changes and posted on the Budget and Finance page of the County of Essex website. The 2024 Budget includes $28.3 million for road rehabilitation projects, funding for additional paramedics and ambulances, funding for the new hospital reserve and investments in […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
Seasonal load limits on designated Essex County roads are in effect and will remain in place while signs are posted. Operators are advised to observe the 5 tonne per axle load restriction signs on county roads during this period. Roads with seasonal load limits are listed on Schedule K of County of […]
A draft interactive map of areas prone to flooding along coastlines in the Essex-Windsor region is now available for the public to view. The Shoreline Natural Hazard Mapping Update has been commissioned by the County of Essex in partnership with the Essex Region Conservation Authority. It covers the shoreline areas […]
Since the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) meeting on February 20 when Kingsville was informed that the new K-12 school would be named a name that shall not be mentioned, the matter has been widely debated on several fronts. Last Friday, there was the student walk out at […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, February 27, 2024, Council will: Hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider: An application to rezone 34 Askew Street to permit a multi-unit building and reduce the parking requirements, and An application to rezone 33 Hodgins Street to permit a […]