As a result of increasing restrictions on liberties in Hong Kong—once among the freest places on earth—it now ranks 46th in the latest Human Freedom Index report, released this month by Canada’s Fraser Institute and the U.S.-based Cato Institute. As recently as 2010, Hong Kong was the 3rd freest jurisdiction […]
On Friday, December 22 I set out for an evening adventure at Lakeside Park. There was no sign of snow and I was carrying an umbrella in case of rain. That’s mid-December in Essex County for you. I wasn’t going to let the possibility of rain stop me. I was […]
Making your New Year’s Eve plans? The Town of Kingsville is hosting a New Year’s Eve event on December 31. Free skating, hot chocolate, and crafts from 4:30 pm to 6:50 pm. The fireworks show starts at 7:00 pm. All at the Kingsville Recreation Complex!
The Town of Kingsville provides several Christmas Tree drop-off Depots. Live Christmas trees can be dropped off at one of our drop off locations until the end of January: Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Drive (Southeast Parking Lot) Lakeside Park, 314 Queen Street (Herrington Parking Lot) Linden Beach Dog Park – […]
County of Essex offices will close at noon Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, and remain closed through Christmas and Boxing days, reopening on Wednesday, Dec. 27. They will close again at noon on Friday, Dec. 29, and remain closed through New Year’s Day, reopening Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Road emergencies and […]
Warden Extends Best Wishes for the Festive Season Warden Hilda MacDonald praised County of Essex employees for supporting a food drive for the Essex Area Food Bank and for their generous support of the holiday giving program run by the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation. Dozens of boxes of donated toys […]
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 […]
Please be advised that we are closed for Christmas from Monday, December 25th to Wednesday, December 27th. We’ll close again on January 1st and 2nd. Remember, many of our services are available on our website at kingsville.ca. We wish you a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends. […]
Kingsville is happy to announce that we are nearing the end of our Road 2 East Reconstruction project. The contractor has finished all the asphalt work scheduled for 2023, and we will begin mounting the street light fixtures to existing hydro poles and temporary road painting this week. The construction […]
County of Essex road crews are ready to roll as winter weather strikes and are reminding motorists to adjust their driving habits in snowy conditions and be patient and alert when encountering snow removal equipment. Winter travel calls for extra care even under normal weather conditions, but snow and ice […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2022-31, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
The proposed 2024 Budget for the County of Essex is now available for review on the county’s website and in person at the Essex County Civic Centre. Alternative formats are also available upon request. Essex County Council will undertake deliberations and consider adoption of the proposed 2024 Budget on Wednesday, January 10, […]
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 […]
Our Kingsville Fire and Rescue Team held a fire truck “Push-In” ceremony on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, to recognize the arrival of the brand-new rescue, a 2023 Metalfab Side Mount Rescue. This tradition dates back to the 18th century when firefighters had to push horse-drawn steam engines into the station […]
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 […]
The number of Canadians donating to charity—as a percentage of all tax filers—is at the lowest point in 20 years, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “The holiday season is a time to reflect on charitable giving, and the data […]
Essex-Windsor EMS collaborated with Wounded Warriors Canada to host Peer Support training for local responders this week. The three-day training session at the Essex County Civic Centre was attended by 21 Essex-Windsor EMS, Lakeshore Fire Department, Essex Fire and Rescue Services, and LaSalle Fire Service staff members who provide peer […]
At its December 14 meeting, Leamington Council passed the 2024 Operating and Capital Budget for the Municipality of Leamington, recognizing the unique challenges of ongoing inflationary pressures and the need to support the municipality’s rapid growth. The approved budget will result in a 3.8% increase in the municipal tax rate. […]
Province investing record amount in key programs to prepare young people for in-demand jobs The Ontario government is investing over $62.9 million in two of the province’s foundational skilled trades programs to help more than 18,000 young people explore and prepare for life-long careers in a growing industry. The record […]
The Town of Kingsville was the recipient of a holiday gift from Entegrus, the company providing Management Services for E.L.K., receiving $10,000 to support the arts, BIA, and seniors’ initiatives. Entegrus has a long tradition of giving back to the communities it serves and appreciates being welcomed by the Kingsville […]
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 […]
Have Your Say in naming two of our snow plows! We received over 40 submissions on our Have Your Say, Kingsville Snow Plow contest page, and now it’s time for you to choose your favourite. We’ve narrowed down the options to the Top 7. The winning entries will be written on […]
Please be advised that the elevator at the Essex County Civic Centre will be out of service for security upgrades two days this week. The elevator will be out of service on: Wednesday, December 13 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, December 14th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Essex […]
Volunteers with Essex-Windsor EMS using out-of-service ambulances have distributed thousands of pounds of donated beans, rice and lentils to food banks across Windsor and Essex County this week. About 6,000 kilograms – more than 13,000 pounds – of foodstuffs were donated by GlobalMedic, a Toronto-area charity established in 1998 that aims […]
Kingsville’s Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its December 19, 2023, meeting: 1117 Road 2 East & 1135 Road 2 East: An application for a lot addition. The applicant proposes changing the existing lot boundaries by adding a portion from 1135 Road 2 East to […]
The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: County Road 42 is now open between County Road 43 (Banwell Road) and County Road 19 (Manning Road). Concession 11 at County Road 42 is also open. Restoration and boulevard work continue in the surrounding area. Please use caution […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, December 11, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the December 11, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]
Please be advised that McCain Sideroad will be closed from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on December 11, 2023, between Road 6 West and County Road 27. This closure is necessary to replace an under-road culvert. While residents and property owners will still have access to their homes from County […]
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 […]
Kingsville Town Council approved the 2024 Budget at its December 6, 2023, budget deliberations. The tax increase for the average home is $158.17. Based on MPACs assessment values, the average home in Kingsville is assessed at $250,000. The annual budget supports various services, such as roads, police, fire, parks and […]
Deputy Warden Applauds Staff and Residents for Volunteering and Giving Deputy Warden Joe Bachetti in his opening remarks to council applauded Essex County residents for their generosity and staff for their fundraising efforts during the festive season. He thanked Essex-Windsor EMS volunteers for raising over $16,000 for the Windsor Goodfellows […]
December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, also known as White Ribbon Day. On this day we remember the 14 female engineering students murdered and the other women injured at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on December 6, 1989 by an act of gender-based […]
On November 30, 2023 a new suicide prevention service became available across Canada. People anywhere in the country can now call and text 9-8-8 if they are thinking of suicide, if they are in need of crisis support, or if they are worried about someone they know. The new service […]
In a ranking of employment incomes in the largest 107 metropolitan areas around the Great Lakes region for 2019, London (93rd) and Windsor (99th) are right near the bottom, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Southwestern Ontario’s once prosperous cities […]
Funding is available and proposals are being sought for initiatives aimed at preventing youth gun and gang violence, as well as informing the community about it. A request for proposals (RFP: 151-23) is open until Dec. 12 through the Building Safer Communities Fund and in alignment with the Windsor Essex Regional Community […]
Kingsville Town Council will review the following application at its December 11, 2023, meeting: 165 County Road 34 West: An application for the removal of a holding symbol. The applicant plans to demolish the current structures on the property and build a new single-detached dwelling. However, the property is currently […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2022-31, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
At its November 27, 2023 meeting, Council: Adopted the reports provided by Dillon Consulting for the Highway 3 Widening project for improvements to the drains and crossing within the MTO right of way Awarded the Road 11 Bridge over Patterson Drain Tender to Rudak Excavating Inc. in the amount of […]
The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. Concession 11 remains closed south of County Road 42. More information […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Wednesday, December 06, 2023 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the Council meeting is available on the Town website. For information pertaining to this agenda or to arrange for any additional […]
The Province’s Highway 3 widening project requires us to relocate a sizable watermain. To complete the final tie-ins, we must shut down the watermain on Division Road North next Monday, December 4th and Tuesday, December 5th. As a result, residents in the following areas may experience a loss of water […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Council: Adopted a Drainage Report regarding the creation of the Atkinson Lockery Drain, East Branch; authorized the project to be tendered; scheduled a Court of Revision to be held on January 9, 2024, appointed Commissioners to let and superintend the […]
The Ontario government has announced the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians Program is now open in certain areas of Kingsville. This program may help residents, small businesses, and farms who suffered property damage due to the storms and flooding on August 23, 2023. Eligible costs include emergency expenses, cleanup expenses […]
We have been working on repairing a water main break at the corner of Road 2 E and Kratz Side Road since last night and hope to have it resolved before end of day. Residents and businesses in the area may notice service issues, such as water loss or reduced […]
Ontario Government Activates Disaster Recovery Assistance to Support Residents in Southwestern Ontario The Ontario government is activating the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program in certain areas of southwestern Ontario. The safety of those affected by this natural disaster is the government’s top priority. On August 23, 2023, a […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Council will: Hold a public meeting under the Drainage Act to consider the following matter: To provide for the creation of a new municipal drain branching off the Atkinson Lockery Drain. Hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to […]
Essex County Council will undertake deliberations and consider adoption of the proposed 2024 Budget on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 4 p.m. Additional Budget deliberations, if required, will take place during the regular meeting of Council on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 6 p.m. The live stream link for Essex […]
The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonally operated search and rescue stations on the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay, and St. Lawrence River in Ontario are closing on the following dates: November 27: Thunder Bay December 4: Tobermory, Meaford, Goderich December 11: Amherstburg, Port Dover, Port Weller, Cobourg, Kingston These stations will reopen in spring 2024. Rescue boats are designed for open-water use […]
With winter around the corner, the Town of Kingsville wants to remind residents and business owners about the importance of keeping streets clear for our snow plows to pass safely. This includes removing portable items such as basketball nets, garbage cans, and portable signs and refraining from parking on the […]
The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: County Road 42 is expected to be open to all east-west traffic by Dec. 1. This may be delayed if weather conditions change. Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, November 27, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the November 27, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]
If you’ve taken a stroll down Division Street South in Kingsville in the last month, you would have come across an exciting new storefront, Gluten Free Pantry. The company, which started in June 2021 with a dedicated gluten free kitchen, previously offered its products through Facebook and Instagram. In the […]
To meet international government mandates for electric vehicles (EV), a total of 388 new mines must be built to produce the metals required for EV production, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan, Canadian public policy think-tank. “The sheer scale of mining required to […]
The public is invited to open houses in early December to see updated shoreline natural hazard mapping for the Essex-Windsor region and learn how it will be used. The updated mapping has been commissioned by the County of Essex in partnership with the Essex Region Conservation Authority. It covers the […]
The Town of Kingsville has released its 2024 Draft Budget, which will be presented and discussed at two special meetings of Council in the upcoming month. The annual budget is designed to support various services, such as roads, police, fire, parks and recreation, and waste collection. Additionally, it provides an […]
The Municipality of Leamington is delighted to announce the appointment of Kari Myers as the new Director of Community and Development Services. Kari is set to begin her role with the Municipality on December 4, 2023. With a background in municipal government and recent experience at the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, […]
The public is invited to open houses in early December to see updated shoreline natural hazard mapping for the Essex-Windsor region and learn how it will be used. The updated mapping has been commissioned by the County of Essex in partnership with the Essex Region Conservation Authority. It covers the […]
Kingsville’s Water Meter Upgrade project has begun. 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 of […]
This week, the Royal Canadian Mint ushered in a new era in the history of Canadian coins when its President and CEO, Marie Lemay, unveiled and struck the very first Canadian circulation coin bearing the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III at the Mint’s manufacturing facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The 2023-dated $1 circulation […]
Small businesses that took out a Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan have just over 60 days to repay the loan while securing the forgivable portion of up to $20,000, and many are worried they won’t be able to meet the January 18, 2024, deadline. If government doesn’t extend the repayment deadline, there will be […]
Warden Urges Residents to be Generous and Safe During the Holiday Season Warden Hilda MacDonald asked residents to think of others as the holiday season gets underway. “Soon, the Goodfellows and their supporters will be on the streets collecting donations to fill their holiday food boxes and restock their […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Council: Authorized Administration to enter into an agreement with 1571647 Ontario Limited regarding a non-exclusive right-of-way use along Mersea Road 12 from Lake Erie to County Road 20 to provide water for field irrigation. Approved a right of access agreement […]
The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. County Road 42 is now open between Manning Road and Banwell Road. […]
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Monday, November 20, 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 November 20th is available on the Town website. The meeting will run from 6 p.m. […]
Expanded Youth Wellness Hub Providing Care Closer to Home On November 10, 2023 the Ontario government celebrated the grand opening of the newly expanded permanent home of the Windsor-Essex Youth Wellness Hub, which will make it faster and easier for young people in and around Windsor-Essex to connect to mental […]
On March 4, 2023, a semi-truck coming into Canada at the Ambassador Bridge border crossing was referred for secondary examination by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) border services officers. During a thorough inspection of the trailer, officers discovered suspected methamphetamine weighing approximately 300 kilograms. The driver was arrested, handed over […]
Kingsville is holding its first “Name the Snow Plow” contest! With the help of local elementary schools, we’ll soon have names for four of our six snow plows, but we need your help naming the remaining two. Go to our Name the Snow Plow project page on HaveYourSayKingsville.ca to submit your ideas and upvote […]
The 2023 holiday shopping season promises to be an unpredictable one. High inflation rates and increased prices of consumer goods are already throwing a wrench into holiday shopping. Electronics, toys, and other products will be (or already are) in short supply, and retailers are struggling to staff up as the shopping season nears. Just like in 2022, […]
Proposed changes would help qualified newcomers fill labour shortages in health care and other in-demand industries The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation that, if passed, would make it the first province in Canada to help even more internationally-trained immigrants work in the fields they’ve studied in by banning the use of […]
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada a total of 1,904 apparent opioid toxicity deaths occurred between January-March 2023. This is an average of 21 deaths per day making overdoses a public health crisis. On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 the Kingsville Community Centre and Town of Kingsville are hosting “Not In My […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2022-31, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following notices at its November 21, 2023, meeting: 934 Road 6 East: An application to establish an easement and for a lot addition. The applicants want to surrender an existing easement and create a new one to give access to a dwelling […]
The Town of Kingsville’s Fantasy of Lights is bringing “Christmas Magic” to the community with seven weekends of family-friendly events. The festival returns on Saturday, November 18, 2023, with the Santa Claus Parade and Opening Ceremonies. The Santa Claus Parade, sponsored by SK Cornerstone, starts at 5:00 pm at Wigle Avenue […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Council will: Consider an agreement with 157647 Ontario Limited regarding a non-exclusive right-of-way use along Mersea Road 12 from Lake Erie to County Road 20 to provide water for field irrigation. Consider a Notice Policy, being a policy relating to […]
The Town of Kingsville Council meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. has been cancelled. You can reach all of Council at council@kingsville.ca Questions should be directed here: requests@kingsville.ca To receive agendas, planning notices and other town news in your email inbox, subscribe here: […]
Kingsville Remembers The Remembrance Day stat falls on Monday, November 13th this year. Our office will be closed. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, November 14th. Please join us at the Kingsville Legion cenotaph on Saturday, November 11th at 11:00 am, for the annual Remembrance Day Service. Address: 2021 Division […]
Kingsville Town Council will consider amendments to the Fees and Charges Bylaw and the Water and Sewage Rate Bylaw at its Monday, November 20, 2023 meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm. Charging fees for services that benefit specific users helps us reduce the burden on taxpayers as a whole. […]
The federal government’s new Indo-Pacific trade strategy (IPS), meant to encourage increased Canadian exports to Indo-Pacific countries such as India and China through subsidies and other preferential treatments, unwisely shifts attention from Canada’s largest trading partner and key source of prosperity, finds a new study released on October 24, 2023 […]
Kingsville’s Remembrance Day Service is in front of the cenotaph at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 11:00 am, 145 Division Street South. Following the service, the Legion will open for free soup, hot chocolate and coffee. Adjacent to the Legion is the Kingsville Military Museum, open […]
The Town of Kingsville is upgrading all water meters within the community. This upgrade is necessary as many of the current meters have exceeded their lifespan and the Automated Meter Reading (AMR) technology has become obsolete. Neptune Technology Group has been contracted to perform the upgrade and you will soon […]
This year, Remembrance Day takes place on Saturday, November 11. In observance of this, the Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Monday, November 13. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/reportanissue. Remembrance Day Ceremony The annual Remembrance Day ceremony will be held at the Leamington Cenotaph […]
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 5 – 7 p.m. at Red Lantern Coffee Co. Take advantage of a chance for some one-on-one time with Mayor Dennis Rogers on November 8th. He’ll be ready to greet you at Red Lantern Coffee Co. Pull up a chair for some conversation — and support a […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, October 24, 2023, Council: Held a Court of Revision under the Drainage Act and: Adopted the schedule of assessment outlined in the engineer’s report dated June 30, 2023, to provide for a bridge over the 11th Concession Branch of the East Ogle Drain, […]
The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. County Road 42 is open between Manning Road and Shiff Drive, including […]
Cedar Valley, a Tecumseh, Ont.-based pita chips manufacturer, has accepted a million-dollar deal with the Dragons. Co-owners Ameen Fadel and Surria Fadel pitched their pita chips business to investors on the October 29th episode of Dragons’ Den on CBC. The mother and son duo initially asked the panel for an investment […]
Essex County Council has endorsed a three-year collective agreement with Teamsters Local 879, which represents workers with the roads division of the County’s Infrastructure Services department. The contract replaces seasonal rates with a single rate and provides for an average wage increase of 3.38 per cent in the first year, […]
Warden Encourages Honouring Veterans as Remembrance Day Approaches Wear a poppy and take time to learn about the service and sacrifices of Canada’s veterans as Remembrance Day approaches, Warden Hilda MacDonald said at the start of Wednesday’s Essex County Council meeting. “In September, just outside these council chambers, we unveiled […]
Congratulations to this wonderful group of Hospice Windsor and Hospice Erie Shores volunteers, who received the 2023 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards, on Friday, October 27th in an event at the Ciociaro Club. The Ontario government awards this prestigious medal to over 3,400 community volunteers across the Province. The Award recognizes adult […]
Residential fall yard waste/leaf collection begins November 6, 2023, and will end December 1, 2023. Residents must place their leaves in an acceptable yard waste container (plastic bags will not be accepted). Leamington residents who live in the urban sector may either: bag fallen leaves for pick-up on your regular […]
Indigenous communities, community members, environmental organizations are encouraged to send in proposals that focus on habitat creation and enhancement. Earlier this week, Hydro One launched its Biodiversity Initiative as part of the Chatham to Lakeshore Transmission Line Project to invest in the region’s natural environment. The company is inviting Indigenous communities, […]
Canada Post issued a new commemorative stamp honouring the life and legacy of Willie O’Ree, the National Hockey League’s first Black player. The stamp was unveiled at an event Saturday in Edmonton as part of the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic weekend festivities. O’Ree made history when he took the ice for […]
There will be a Regular meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2022-31, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of […]
On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee holds its annual Pumpkin Parade at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street. This community event allows residents to recycle their pumpkins since they are donated to an organic farm as compost or animal feed following the parade. “This is a purposeful event,” said […]
The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. County Road 42 is now open between Manning Road and Shiff Drive, […]
Kirstin Beardsley, CEO, Food Banks Canada has stated that ‘”relentless inflation and a broken social safety net has caused many people who never thought they would need a food bank to walk through the doors for the first time. With food banks across Canada in crisis mode, as demand reaches […]
Kingsville will hold a public information centre (PIC) to gather feedback and insights from the community on a new facility for Cottam. As the next step in our Facilities Review, the Committee of the Whole asked Administration to work with groups like the Essex County Library, Cottam Baseball, Cottam Soccer, […]
Kingsville’s Town Council meeting, held this week on October 23, 2023 once again revisited the matter of a development planned for 183 Main Street East. This property, which includes a stately home and large rear yard, has been at the centre of an ongoing dispute between the developer, Town Council […]
On October 23, 2023 Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, released the following statement: “Since becoming Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, I have made it a priority to review past decisions, including minister’s zoning orders and official plans, to ensure that they support our goal of building […]