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Leamington Celebrates 150 Years With Community-led Events

The Municipality of Leamington is proud to announce Leamington’s 150th-anniversary celebration, marking a century and a half of community, culture, and progress. This year-long festivity will feature an array of events, including historical exhibits, vibrant night markets and an exciting concert series, reflecting Leamington’s rich heritage and dynamic future. In […]

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Leamington Municipal Services On Family Day 2024

Please note the following municipal service level adjustments on Family Day, Monday, February 19, 2024: 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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Planning Items for Review at Feb. 20 Committee of Adjustment & Appeals

Kingsville’s Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its February 20, 2024 meeting: 1467 and 1469 Wellington Union Avenue: Applications for lot addition and minor variance. The applicants are proposing to convey a portion of their land to the neighbouring parcel. If approved, a minor variance […]

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Gordie Howe International Bridge Joins The Trans Canada Trail

First-of-its-kind partnership will connect Windsor’s Great Lakes Waterfront Trail to the Iron Belle Trail and Great Lakes Way in Detroit, Michigan On Friday, February 9, 2024, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority and Trans Canada Trail proudly announced that the Gordie Howe International Bridge will join the Trans Canada Trail and become the first international bridge […]

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February 12 Kingsville Committee of the Whole Meeting Is Cancelled

The Town of Kingsville Committee of the Whole meeting that was scheduled for February 12, 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 […]

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County Council Highlights for February 7, 2024

Warden Spotlights Black History Month and Paramedic Recruitment Campaign Warden Hilda MacDonald is encouraging residents to take part in local Black History Month events during February and spread the word about Essex-Windsor EMS’s new paramedic recruitment campaign. “This year’s Black History Month theme is ‘Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; […]

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Leamington Launches Enhanced Cat Spay & Neuter Voucher Program Feb. 12

The Municipality of Leamington, in collaboration with veterinary hospitals and clinics in the Windsor-Essex region, is pleased to announce an enhanced Cat Spay and Neuter Voucher Program, launching on Monday, February 12, 2024. This initiative, available to eligible residents, represents a significant step toward addressing the stray cat population in […]

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Kingsville Finalizes List of Beneficiaries for 2024 Community Grant Fund

At the January 29, 2024 Town Council meeting, Kingsville finalized the allocation of Community Grant Funds (CGF) after reviewing the recommendations submitted previously by the Committee of the Whole.  The approved funding envelope based the 2024 municipal budget is $55,000. Community Grant Funds are available each year to registered charitable […]

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13 New Initiatives Receive Gordie Howe International Bridge Funding

Thirteen new initiatives are being added to the Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan. Representing an investment of $2.6 million (CDN), the new initiatives will bring immediate and lasting benefits to the project host communities of Sandwich/west Windsor and Delray/Southwest Detroit. “The project team has listened to key stakeholders […]

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Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians Virtual Information Sessions

Attention residents/businesses impacted by the overland flooding in August: In November, the Province announced they would activate their Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program for certain areas of Kingsville. This program provides assistance for emergency expenses and the costs to repair or replace essential property following a natural disaster not covered […]

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Where’s Neptune? (Water Meter Project Update January 26, 2024)

Kingsville’s Water Meter Upgrade project continues in 2024. With the implementation of Automated Metering Infrastructure, we’ll see several benefits, including improved operational efficiency, revenue protection, enhanced customer service, and a better distribution system performance. There are also societal and environmental benefits. The project is expected to be completed by the end […]

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Town of Kingsville Releases Annual Report and Year-End Video for 2023

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to release our 2023 Annual Report and Year End Video. These materials showcase the dedication and hard work of staff, community organizations, volunteers, and council members whose efforts allowed us to achieve many goals despite unexpected challenges. We encourage everyone to review the report or video to […]

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Oraclepoll Research Begins Phone Survey for E.L.K. Energy Inc. on January 25

E.L.K. Energy Inc. “E.L.K.” is undertaking Customer Satisfaction and First Contact Resolution surveys starting Thursday, January 25th. Oraclepoll Research is carrying out this telephone survey on behalf of E.L.K. Participating in this survey will help us determine the current level of customer satisfaction with our Customer Service Department and Operations […]

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Addressing Greenhouse Light Pollution: By-law 41-22 Update

The Municipality of Leamington is dedicated to addressing community concerns about light pollution from greenhouses. We are actively implementing and enforcing the Greenhouse Light Abatement By-law 41-22, to reduce light pollution and enhance the quality of life for our residents. By-law 41-22 is designed to address the issue of light emissions […]

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Gordie Howe International Bridge Opening Planned For Fall 2025

Having delivered the busiest year of construction to date, the Gordie Howe International Bridge project team is able to confirm a new completion and opening timeline. Construction completion is planned for September 2025 with the first vehicles expected to travel across the bridge that fall. Originally, the $5.7 billion (CDN) […]

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Where’s Neptune? (Water Meter Project Update January 2, 2024)

Kingsville’s Water Meter Upgrade project continues in 2024. With the implementation of Automated Metering Infrastructure, we’ll see several benefits, including improved operational efficiency, revenue protection, enhanced customer service, and a better distribution system performance. There are also societal and environmental benefits. The project is expected to be completed by the end […]

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Leamington To Introduce Community Safety Zones In Waterfront District

As part of its strategy to improve community safety, the Municipality of Leamington will introduce Community Safety Zones in its waterfront district early in 2024. What are Community Safety Zones? Community Safety Zones are specific areas where increased safety measures are applied in locations where public safety is of special […]

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Leamington Introduces Functional Training Area At Recreation Centre

The Municipality of Leamington is excited to announce the opening of a brand-new functional training area at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre, catering to the evolving fitness needs of our valued members. Recognizing the growing demand for a dedicated area that offers versatile training opportunities, the Municipality is proud […]

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Canada and Ontario Increasing High-Speed Internet Access in Essex County

Rural Ontarians benefitting from increased access to broadband services The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing over $5.3 million to bring reliable high-speed internet to 3,587 families, farms, and businesses in Essex County. “In an increasingly digital age, investments toward reliable high-speed internet such as the one made into […]

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Council Brief from December 11, 2023 Kingsville Town Council Meeting

At its December 11, 2023 meeting, Council: Approved the Strategic Plan: “A 2040 Vision for Council” Approved the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 165 County Road 34 West Directed Administration to renew the Town’s insurance program for one year Directed Administration to: Prepare a By-law establishing a compliance and inspection […]

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MPP Anthony Leardi Announces Funding For Kingsville

Local infrastructure funding will help create jobs and build homes Anthony Leardi, MPP for the Riding of Essex, is announcing a $1,377,196 investment by the Ontario Government to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure in the Town of Kingsville. The funding is being delivered through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund […]