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Ontario Welcomes $125 Million Boost for Manufacturing in Southwestern Ontario

Expansion projects by four companies will create 153 new, local jobs The Ontario government is supporting $125 million in investments by four companies to expand local manufacturing capacity in the automotive and food processing sectors while creating 153 new jobs in Windsor and Leamington. This includes a $60 million investment […]

Town & County News

Notice of Study Completion — Heritage Road to Road 2 West

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 […]

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Canada’s Premiere Pipe Band Coming To Kingsville-Essex Highland Games

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 […]

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Leamington Approves Upgrades To Baseball Diamonds And CWATS

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 […]

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Isaac Brogan Heads To D.C. For Scripps National Spelling Bee

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 […]

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Leamington Announces Holiday Hours For Easter Weekend

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 […]

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Caldwell First Nation And Parks Canada Sign MOU On Proposed Windsor Park

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 […]

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Leamington Council Considers – March 26, 2024

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 & County News

Volunteers Needed for Police Services Board

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) […]

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Leamington Council Matters – February 27, 2024

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 […]

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Leamington Unveils Logo To Commemorate Its 150th Anniversary

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 […]

Ontario News

Province Honours Windsor’s Sheila Barker Among 20 Outstanding Seniors

Province Recognizes Senior Achievement Awards Recipients The Ontario government is celebrating the accomplishments of 20 outstanding seniors for their contributions to their communities and to the province at the 2023 Ontario Senior Achievement Award. “I am delighted to help present the Ontario Senior Achievement Awards to a remarkable group of […]

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Ontario Keeping Electricity Costs Down for Families

Expansion of Ontario Electricity Support Program launches March 1, 2024 The Ontario government is keeping electricity costs down for about 100,000 additional families by expanding the eligibility for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP). New income eligibility thresholds, which have increased by up to 35 per cent, take effect today. “Our government […]

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Municipal, Provincial Policies Impede New Home Construction In Ontario

Despite progress by various municipalities and the provincial government, significant impediments to homebuilding remain in Ontario, finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “The high cost of housing remains a major concern for Ontarians, and government barriers, both municipal and […]

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Seniors Community Grant Program Applications Now Open

Community organizations can apply for funding for initiatives benefiting Ontarians aged 55+ Applications are now open for the Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program. The seniors grants support local, not-for-profit community groups and organizations to deliver programs and learning opportunities for Ontarians aged 55+. Every year, the Ontario government provides hundreds […]

Town & County News

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 […]

Canadian News

Federal Daycare Program Fails To Achieve Its Stated Goals

Federal day-care program has resulted in little-to-no change in the female labour force participation rate or industry employment Despite the federal government’s commitment to raising the labour force participation rate of women through the creation of a federal subsidized daycare program in collaboration with the provinces, neither it nor employment […]

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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 […]