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 […]
Kingsville is seeking input from residents to inform the development of a new strategic plan and long-term community vision (Kingsville 2040). The Town has launched an online project page on our public engagement portal (HaveYourSayKingsville) to get feedback. Kingsville Council is working with Administration and Consultants from Colliers Project Leaders to create […]
The Municipality of Leamington will be undertaking an assessment of the Big Tomato structure located at the corner of Talbot and Mill Streets. This important initiative is scheduled to begin today, October 24, 2023 provided weather conditions are favourable. The primary goal of this assessment is to gain a clear […]
For almost a decade, a local dental practice has been at the forefront of community support, organizing an annual mouthguard fundraising event that has collected thousands of dollars for the Kingsville OPP Community Policing Committee (KCPC). Dr. Mark Olivito & Associates, located in the heart of Kingsville at the intersection […]
At the Leamington Council meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, Council will: Hold a Court of Revision under the Drainage Act to consider a request to construct a new access bridge over the 11th Concession branch and East Ogle drain. Hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider […]
Increased Ontario Electricity Rebate and Ontario Electricity Support Program will help families and businesses save money The Ontario government is keeping electricity costs down for families and small businesses by increasing the on-bill Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER) from 11.7 per cent to 19.3 per cent, reducing a typical household’s electricity […]
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. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 is open between Manning Road and Shiff […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, October 23, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the October 23, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream For […]
The Leamington Uptown Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management represents over 200 businesses in the BIA-defined area. The mandate of the BIA is to develop the uptown core through beautification, general improvements and upgrades, promotion, events, and marketing. Members of the Uptown Leamington Business Improvement Area (BIA) are invited […]
The Town of Kingsville is thrilled to announce the 54th annual Migration Fall Festival is in full swing! The Great Migration Paint Out started today (Thursday, October 19). During this outdoor painting competition, you will see artists setting up and painting ‘en plein air’ all weekend. Tomorrow (Friday, October 20), Jody […]
Canada Post issued a new stamp this week commemorating the career of one of Canada’s most respected and versatile actors, Donald Sutherland. Born on July 17, 1935, in Saint John, New Brunswick, Sutherland studied engineering and drama at the University of Toronto before moving to England to pursue his passion for acting at the London Academy of Music […]
Warden Acknowledges Local Government Week Warden Hilda MacDonald is encouraging residents and those interested in careers in public service to learn more about what the County of Essex does during Local Government Week (Oct. 15-21). It is “the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the services provided by the […]
Funding will help police in Essex County support people experiencing a mental health crisis The Ontario government is providing $120,000 to help the Essex County OPP provide specialized support to people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The funding is being delivered through the Mobile Crisis Response Team Enhancement […]
The Migration Fall Festival is happening this weekend! This year will mark the 54th annual Migration Fall Festival here in Kingsville. There will be a lot going on! Come and celebrate the return of the Migration Fall Festival Parade this Saturday, October 21, starting at 10 a.m. This weekend, we’ll […]
In Canada, the gap between the number of homes built and the number of additional people is the widest it’s been in 50 years, finds a new study released by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan, Canadian public policy think-tank. “Canada faces an historic gap between population growth and the […]
With a variety of recent and upcoming achievements on the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) and Bridging North America (BNA) look to celebrate with residents and thank them for their support and patience over the last five years of construction by hosting two community appreciation breakfasts. […]
Kingsville has recently updated its Community Grant Fund policy to provide financial assistance to organizations that benefit the general public. Changes to the policy include: Extending the application deadline date to November 30th to be considered for the following budget year Providing cash grants only, to a maximum of $10,000 […]
On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, Essex County Council will hold a Special public meeting where the County of Essex Integrity Commissioner, Aird & Berlis, will provide Council with an overview of the proposed Code of Conduct for Essex County Council. This meeting will begin at 1:00 PM. There will also […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, October 10, 2023, Council: Held a public meeting under the Planning Act and: Adopted an Official Plan Amendment application (OPA) to create a special policy area over 310 Sherk Street to change the designation from Erie Street Commercial District and Residential to Residential […]
Canadians endure relatively poor access to mental health services when compared to what is available in other developed nations with universal access health care systems, particularly for psychiatric care beds, psychiatrists and psychologists, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. […]
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, […]
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding an overnight fatal collision in Windsor. Preliminary information suggests the following: At approximately 1:20 a.m. on October 15, 2023, officers with the Windsor Police Service observed a Dodge Charger go through a red light at the intersection of Park Street […]
The Town of Kingsville reminds residents to join our Firefighters for a fun-filled day at the Annual Kingsville Fire Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, October 14, 2023, rain or shine. Families can enjoy a pancake breakfast by donation and interactive displays where children can “put out the fire” and see the […]
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Monday, October 16, 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 October 16th is available on the Town website. The meeting will run from 6 […]
The public is invited to take part in a workshop to provide input and feedback on how the County of Essex can adopt new official plan policies that will help us grow and prosper in an environmentally and fiscally responsible manner. We will be discussing policy options that can be […]
The Mayor of the Town of Kingsville Dennis Rogers is pleased to announce the launch of his Coffee Time with the Mayor event series. This initiative is part of the Mayor’s commitment to public engagement and provides an opportunity for residents and businesses to meet with elected officials and share their […]
Notice of Complete Application and Notice of Intention to Pass a Zoning Bylaw Amendment Kingsville Town Council will consider this following application at its October 23, 2023 meeting: 183 Main Street East: The applicant has proposed to make changes to the current zoning to allow for a 42-unit multiple dwelling building. […]
Scaled aerial maps of Essex County based on photography done earlier this year are now available on the county’s interactive mapping site. This fully-rectified and scaled (ortho) aerial photography of Essex County, Windsor and Pelee Island allows users to look at the photographs, zoom into selected areas, obtain coordinates, measure distances […]
The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following notices at its October 17, 2023, meeting: – 70 Road 3 West – An application for Minor Variance. The applicants wish to build a single-detached dwelling, and based on their drawings, they are not within the minimum interior side-yard setback zoning […]
The Municipality of Leamington is pleased to announce a special initiative aimed at seniors in the community. On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, seniors aged 60 years and older will have the opportunity to ride LT-Go transit free of charge throughout the entire day. This special initiative aims to make public […]
E.L.K., in partnership with Entegrus who is providing management services, invites the Kingsville Community for an upcoming Town Hall on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, from 6-8PM at Unico Hall, 37 Beech St., Kingsville. The meeting is an opportunity to initiate dialogue with the community concerning power needs and reliability, and […]
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, […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, October 10, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the October 10, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://video.isilive.ca/play/kingsville/live […]
In September, 2024 students and staff will occupy the new K-12 school currently under construction in Kingsville. To prepare for this important change in our community, the Greater Essex County District School Board is seeking input from the public to name the new school which is under construction on Jasperson […]
Kingsville Fire and Rescue is proud to announce Fire Prevention Week from October 8th to 14th, 2023. This week is dedicated to raising awareness about fire safety and educating the public on how to prevent fires in their homes and workplaces. Cooking Safety Starts with YOU! Did you know that […]
We are closed for the Thanksgiving long weekend on Monday, October 9th. Regular hours resume on Tuesday. We wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving. Remember, you can access many of our services online 24/7! Address: 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario Website: Kingsville Ontario Phone: (519) 733-2305 Email: […]
Warden Highlights Truth and Reconciliation Day Warden Hilda MacDonald highlighted weekend events held to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day and heralded the election this week in Manitoba of Wab Kinew, who will become the first First Nations premier of a province in Canada. “We have much to learn and much […]
Please note the following municipal service level adjustments on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9, 2023: Leamington Municipal Building The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Thanksgiving 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 […]
Asphalt Paving at Ridgeview Park has begun! We’re excited to see this capital project come to fruition to enhance the overall experience for park users. The contractor will be on-site until next week. Residents should avoid the work area during construction. Ridgeview Park: 124 Fox Street Cottam, Ontario
Leamington Council will hold a public meeting on October 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM to consider a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) application. The purpose of ZBA No. 284 is to add a new section to the zoning by-law that will regulate the keeping of chicken and fowl on properties zoned […]
Essex County Council will hold a public meeting, through virtual means, at 4:00 PM on October 4, 2023 pursuant to Sections 17 & 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, for the purposes of amending the County of Essex Official Plan to incorporate policies that would allow for […]
The crowd in front of the Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre was a sea of orange as noon approached on Friday, September 29, 2023. There were people of all ages in orange shirts, including many students accompanied by their teachers. We were all there to show respect for the Indigenous […]
Get in motion this fall and #inmotionWE with thousands of Windsor-Essex residents! To celebrate In-Motion Week, Kingsville is hosting a “Pic Your Park!” contest. Take a photo of yourself at one of our Kingsville Parks from October 2nd to 8th, and you could win a local gift basket worth $500. Kingsville’s […]
Increase to $16.55 an hour follows passage of government’s third Working for Workers Act this week David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement on the minimum wage increasing and the passage of the Working for Workers Act, 2023: “Starting Sunday, October 1, Ontario’s minimum […]
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. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 is open between Manning Road and Shiff […]
Come join us for our Orange Shirt Walk today at noon, starting at the Carnegie Arts and Visitors Centre! This walk is in honour of the mission of the Orange Shirt Society. More details on Orange Shirt Day can be found here: https://orangeshirtday.org/ Tomorrow, on the National Day for Truth […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Council: Provisionally approved Consent Applications B-18-23, B-19-23, and B-20-23 and approved a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) for Aphria Inc. Confirmed the 2023 property tax adjustments as outlined in Schedule I and II of the corresponding report from Finance Services. Approved […]
The installation ceremony of Madame Edith Dumont as Ontario’s 30th Lieutenant Governor will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in the Queen’s Park Legislative Chamber. Madame Dumont will be the first Francophone Lieutenant Governor in province’s history. “For nine years, it has been my honour to serve as the […]
While the federal government has made progress, it should enact more reforms to improve the economic performance of permanent immigrant workers, finds a new study released on September 21, 2023, by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan, Canadian public policy think-tank. “As Ottawa increases immigration targets, government policies can do […]
The County of Essex unveiled a donated painting at the Civic Centre on Wednesday, September 20, that immortalizes the sacrifice and valour during the Second World War of soldiers from Essex County and Windsor serving with a storied local regiment. Hanging outside Council Chambers, the painting depicts members of the […]
At its September 25, 2023 meeting, Council: Approved the Official Plan Amendment No. 16 and Zoning By-law Amendment OPA & ZBA 2023-1 to establish definitions and policies related to land use within the Main Street Corridor in the Main Street Corridor (pending County approval), as follows: Sub-Area One – Main […]
In recent times, our community has been experiencing severe storm events that have highlighted the importance of preparedness and preventive measures needed to better cope with the impacts of severe storms and potential interruptions to normal services. As your local municipality, we are dedicated to the safety and well-being of […]
The Town of Kingsville is hosting a series of events to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30, 2023. 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 […]