In a major advancement towards modernizing its distribution system and enhancing electrical reliability for its customers, E.L.K. is excited to announce its investment in smart switch technology coming to the communities of Essex and Harrow. “The E.L.K. Board has approved the procurement of Smart Switches, which will bring the power […]
The Municipality of Leamington is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Boardwalk Extension Project, a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to transform Leamington’s waterfront into a must-experience destination. This transformative project now seamlessly connects the Leamington Marina to Seacliff Park, enhancing accessibility and offering a new experience […]
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 […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, September 25, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the September 25, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://video.isilive.ca/play/kingsville/live […]
The Municipality of Leamington intends to control phragmites in ditches along all municipal rural roadsides within Leamington. The application of pesticide will be completed in accordance with the Public Works exception to the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban for the promotion of public health and safety per section 7.1(2) of the Pesticides […]
Deputy Chief Justin Lammers will become Chief of Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management on October 9, Essex County CAO Sandra Zwiers announced on September 20, 2023. He will take over from retiring Chief Bruce Krauter, who is staying on in an advisory role during the transition. “Deputy Chief […]
Warden Welcomes New Treasurer and EMS Chief Warden Hilda MacDonald welcomed new Director of Financial Services and Treasurer Melissa Ryan and congratulated the incoming Chief of Essex-Windsor EMS in her opening to remarks to Essex County Council on Wednesday. Ryan is joining the county after seven years as manager of […]
Test Your Smoke Alarm Day Takes Place September 28 Across Ontario Kingsville’s Fire Chief Jason Suchiu is calling on all residents to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be Saved by the Beep with a working smoke alarm – it is […]
Essex-Windsor EMS today formally commended two employees of a downtown Windsor convenience store for providing quick and effective assistance after three people were assaulted nearby. Jamie Tremblay and Maryam Jamali, associates at the 7-Eleven at 971 Wyandotte St. E., provided first aid and other assistance to two of the individuals […]
Theodore TOO is coming to Kingsville Harbour this weekend! On Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24, Theodore TOO will be at Kingsville Harbour at Dock Rd, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Visitors will be able to receive tours of the boat with their crew. Theodore TOO is a life-sized […]
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 […]
**Updated: Sept. 18, 2023** 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 […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, September 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 cost of a newly constructed home in Ontario will increase by $71,818, on average, by 2030 as a result of the federal government’s stricter energy efficiency regulations for buildings, according to a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan, Canadian public policy think-tank. Crucially, the […]
The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee is inviting elected officials, community groups and residents to join it in raising awareness of invisible disabilities and finding ways to be more inclusive. Invisible No More – An Accessibility Forum on Oct. 19 will feature keynote speaker Julie Sawchuk and include presentations by the Canadian Mental Health […]
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 […]
September 15, 2023 At approximately 11:10pm on August 23, 2023, operations staff at the Union Water Supply System (UWSS) Ruthven Water Treatment Plant (RWTP) noted a power interruption due to a passing thunderstorm that resulted in loss of communication between the master computer controls at the treatment plant and the […]
Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold a Special Meeting of the Committee of the Whole on Monday, September 18, 2023. The meeting will run from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Monday, September 18, 2023 The Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre […]
Beginning on Monday, September 18, the final phase of the Road 2 East reconstruction project will commence. Construction is taking place between Kratz Sideroad and Division Street North. In anticipation of this work, we will install detour signage before Monday to direct traffic around this section of the road. While […]
Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing will create 30 good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming a $15 million investment by Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Ltd., a global manufacturer of mid- to large-size molds used in several sectors, including the automotive sector. This investment will help the company adopt new technology to […]
Notice of Complete Application and Virtual Public Meeting Official Plan Amendment – File Number OPA-03 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Policies Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 4 p.m. Livestream on the County of Essex website Purpose Essex County Council will hold a public meeting, through virtual means, pursuant to Sections 17 […]
The Federal and Provincial Governments are celebrating the opening of a 145-unit affordable housing project by the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation (WECHC), in Windsor. Meadowbrook Place, located at 3100 Meadowbrook Lane, is Ontario’s largest “passive house” multi-residential building and features 145 units of much needed housing for those of all income levels […]
The 54th annual Migration Fall Festival takes place from Thursday, October 19, 2023 to Sunday, October 22, 2023. The Great Migration Paint Out – Thursday, October 19 to Sunday, October 22 The Great Migration Paint Out is a four-day “en Plein air” painting competition that starts on Thursday, October 19, […]
A new all-way stop control has been installed at the intersection of Mersea Road 12 and Mersea Road 8. At its December 13, 2022 meeting, Leamington Council approved the all-way stop to improve the overall operation and safety of the intersection. Drivers and pedestrians are urged to use extra caution […]
The Town of Kingsville understands the challenges residents are facing following the August 24th and 25th storms and flooding events. We have been working closely with the Province to open up their Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians Program to Kingsville residents. The program is designed to assist Ontarians in recovering costs associated […]
As of September 5 we would like to welcome Barry O. Wilson to CSA as a Senior Manager. Barry is passionate about helping individuals, entrepreneurs and owner managed companies with their finance, accounting and tax planning needs. Barry has over 25 years of assurance and tax experience serving many clients […]
At its September 11, 2023 meeting, Council: Approved the Official Plan Amendment No. 15 to re-designate lands located at 1478 Road 2 E in the Town of Kingsville, from ‘Agricultural’ to ‘Hamlet’, and from ‘Hamlet’ to ‘Agriculture’ Approved the Zoning By-law amendment application ZBA-09-22 to amend the zoning on the […]
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 Lesperance […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, September 11, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the September 11, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream For […]
One of the biggest electric vehicle (EV) battery plants in the world, NextStar Energy, begins hiring workers for its Windsor-Essex battery plant in the month of August. The Windsor plant will directly employ 2,500 workers once fully operational in 2023. It is initially seeking 130 employees to start. Thirty people […]
Warden Thanks Residents and Staff for Storm Response Warden Hilda MacDonald thanked residents for their patience and perseverance during two major storms in August and praised County of Essex staff for their response. The storms on Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 toppled trees and hydro lines, leaving some residents […]
76% of Canadian co-owners cite a lack of housing affordability as a major motivator for choosing to co-purchase a property According to a recent Royal LePage survey, six per cent of Canadian homeowners co-own their property with another party, not including their spouse or significant other. Of this group, 89 per cent […]
County of Essex employees are being commended by Warden Hilda MacDonald and the senior leadership team for stepping up when storms packing high winds and heavy rainfall pummelled the region over two days in late August. Residents in the southern part of the county were the hardest hit as basements, […]
The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following notices at its September 19, 2023, meeting: 458 County Road 34 West: An application for minor variance. The applicant is proposing an addition to an existing single-detached dwelling and is requesting relief from the minimum front set-back requirements, as the proposed […]
The new agreement will optimize existing capacity in both provinces The governments of Ontario and Quebec are supporting a new 600 megawatt (MW) trade agreement between Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Hydro-Québec that will optimize the use of existing electricity generation capacity in both provinces. On August 30, 2023, during the Energy […]
Due to the Labour Day Long Weekend, recycling collection for Kingsville will be later this week. It will be taking place on Thursday, September 7th. Don’t have a Collection Calendar for 2023? You can pick one up at the Town Hall at 2021 Division Road North in Kingsville. Phone: (519) […]
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the infrastructure and facilities within our community, the Municipality of Leamington will be undertaking a parking lot expansion and municipal park removal and relocation project. Project overview: The Princess Street parking lot expansion project aims to improve the availability of convenient and […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, September 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, […]
North Talbot Road is closing to through traffic between Cameron Sideroad and Road 10 for road surfacing on September 11, 2023. The closure is expected to take two days, weather permitting. This work is part of Kingsville’s annual Rural Road Program, where we use Street Scan data and factors such as traffic […]
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 Lesperance […]
Please note the following municipal service level adjustments on Labour Day, Monday, September 4, 2023: Leamington Municipal Building The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Labour 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 […]
Since 1990, the Business Excellence Awards has recognized the achievements and successful contributions of business leaders and organizations in Windsor-Essex County. Nominations for the 2024 Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards are now open! Businesses or individuals do not need to be Chamber Members to qualify, and multiple (different) submissions […]
Unifor has selected Ford Motor Company as the target automaker to set the pattern agreement in the union’s negotiations with the Detroit Three. “Ford was selected as the target because we believe that the company is in the best position to reach an agreement that delivers on the needs of […]
A new crop of young entrepreneurs was recognized for launching small businesses in Windsor-Essex. On August 29, 2923, 12 student entrepreneurs, their families, program facilitators and mentors gathered to celebrate the conclusion of the 2023 Summer Company program at the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (SBEC) in Windsor. Full-time students, aged 15-29, received […]
Due to the impact of recent storm events experienced on August 23 and 24, GFL Environmental Inc. will be collecting additional garbage during regular pick-up for those who have experienced flooding. Additional garbage, including large items such as carpet and furniture, will be collected on the following dates: If you have Tuesday collection: August […]
Unifor members at Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Stellantis have delivered overwhelming strike mandates, authorizing their bargaining committees to take job action, if needed, to achieve fair collective agreements with the Detroit Three (D3). “Canadian autoworkers have sent a strong message to D3 automakers that they are united behind our bargaining […]
Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, has rescinded a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory. The advisory had been issued for the Town of Kingsville, specifically for the identified area below: The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit advises users that consecutive water samples have been taken and meet drinking water quality standards. Our staff […]
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 Lesperance Road, including […]
On Thursday, August 24, 2023, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, issued a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for the Town of Kingsville. The advisory is specifically for the identified area below: The reason for the precautionary boil water advisory is due to loss of pressure throughout the distribution system. […]
Like many others in town, local resident Les McDonald spent most of Wednesday night taking shelter from the storm with his wife and children. After a night of continuous rain and thunder coupled with no electricity, McDonald emerged on Thursday morning to take in the aftermath. He said it was […]
With the adoption of the Online News Act (Bill C-18), the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is sharing its plan for setting up the bargaining framework for fair negotiations between news organizations in Canada and the largest online platforms. The CRTC will launch a public consultation this fall to gather […]
10:54 AM EDT Thursday 24 August 2023 Additional rainfall expected today and tonight. Radar indicates the heaviest rainfall has fallen in an area from Amherstburg to just east of Harrow. As of 9 AM EDT, Harrow has reported 187.7 mm of rain since midnight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue […]
Union Water Supply System is issuing a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Kingsville Proper. (See Map) Until further notice, please boil water for at least one minute before consumption, cooking, or brushing your teeth. We will update when the Precautionary Boil Water Advisory is repealed.
Canada’s population of seniors is rapidly growing. As we work to help every Canadian age with dignity and choice, we must ensure that our public policy reflects the lived experiences of Canadian seniors and their supporters. This week, the Government of Canada launched an appointment process to fill current and […]
The Town has been dealing with various issues due to heavy rainfall in the area. Public Works, Water, and Fire staff have been working throughout the night to address the situation. In addition, several trees have fallen on the roads, causing traffic disruptions. Some areas are experiencing high water levels […]
Province investing an additional $11 million to help community recover from explosion The Ontario government is providing an additional $11 million in funding to support the municipality of Chatham-Kent with ongoing emergency management, investigation and community recovery expenses related to the Wheatley explosion in August 2021. On August 26, 2021, […]
It’s the final Kingsville Open Streets of 2023! The theme this weekend is “Street Party & Glow Night” 5 – 10 p.m. Come and join us in supporting our local businesses and while enjoying good eats, good music, and family-friendly fun. We’re closing off a portion of the road to […]
Purpose Essex County Council will hold a public meeting on September 13, 2023, at 6 p.m., through virtual means, pursuant to Sections 17 and 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, for the purposes of amending the County of Essex Official Plan to reconfigure the Secondary Settlement Area boundary on the […]
Kingsville Town Council passed By-law 49-2023. This by-law creates a new zone called the Environmental Reserve District (ERD). It also updates the zoning of several Town parks and Town-owned lands that were incorrectly zoned as Residential, Commercial, and/or Industrial. Review the full notice for more details. Image by Dmitriy from Pixabay
Two homes will bring 320 much-needed long-term care beds to the province Construction is underway on two new long-term care homes in Belle River and Leamington, bringing 320 new and upgraded long-term care beds to Essex County. This is part of the Ontario government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more […]
To Build More Homes, Ontario Launching Building Faster Fund and Expanding Strong Mayor Powers Three-year, $1.2 billion fund will reward municipalities that deliver on housing targets To reward municipalities that build homes, the Ontario government is launching the Building Faster Fund, a new three-year, $1.2 billion program that provides significant […]
Rural Ontarians benefitting from expanded broadband access The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $3.1 million to bring reliable high-speed internet to 1,915 families, farms, and businesses in Essex County. Each government is contributing more than $63 million to SWIFT through the New Building Canada Fund’s Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure […]
Municipality of Leamington Partners with Pathway to Potential to Launch LTW Affordable Pass Program The Municipality of Leamington has partnered with Pathway to Potential to make public transportation more accessible and affordable for eligible residents. The Affordable Pass Program (APP) will provide eligible residents of Leamington, Kingsville, and Essex with […]
Kingsville Town Council has approved an amendment to the existing Property Standards By-law 31-1999 that prohibits positioning exterior lighting in a way that causes impairment to the use or enjoyment of neighbouring properties. This restriction was previously limited to commercial and industrial properties but now applies to all areas of Kingsville. The […]
Essex-Windsor EMS has launched the Community Assessment Triage Team, another innovative patient care model designed to provide low-acuity patients the treatment and services they need while reducing the volume of unnecessary transports to the hospital emergency department following 911 calls “This groundbreaking program empowers our highly-trained Community Paramedics to treat […]
On August 19, 1942, more than 5,000 Canadian navy, army, and air force personnel, joined by British and American troops, approached the German-occupied French towns of Dieppe, Puys, and Pourville to launch a large-scale raid against the Nazi troops guarding them. The operation was designed to test the German forces’ […]
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 Lesperance […]
A quick and cool-headed response by an off-duty Essex-Windsor EMS paramedic likely saved a motor vehicle accident victim from being paralyzed. Paramedic Mason Whitaker has been presented with a Meritorious Service Coin by Chief Bruce Krauter and recognized for her “exceptional display of courage, dedication and quick action.” Whitaker, who […]
At its meeting of August 15, 2023, Leamington Council accepted the proposal submitted by Amico Properties Inc. (Amico) in connection with the development of attainable housing upon the former Leamington District Secondary School lands at 125 Talbot Street West, Leamington, subject to the terms of the Request for Proposal (RFP) […]
Warden Praises Road Maintenance Crews and Thanks Departing HR Director Warden Hilda MacDonald congratulated road maintenance crews for the County of Essex and local municipalities for their teamwork and execution of a one-day training exercise. “Hats off to all the volunteers, including some retirees, who made the (Essex County Municipal […]
Bike Rodeo and All That Moves August 19, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Kingsville Open Streets rolls back into the downtown this Saturday! On August 19, a Bike Rodeo will be hosted by Bike Windsor Essex. Join us as we close a portion of the road to allow Kingsville businesses to […]
Statistics released this week by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales were only slightly changed on a month-over-month basis in July 2023. Highlights: National home sales edged down 0.7% month-over-month in July. Actual (not seasonally adjusted) monthly activity came in 8.7% above July 2022. The number of […]
The Port Huron Float Down is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 20, 2023, on the St. Clair River. This un-sanctioned event poses significant dangers to participants and other users of the waterways during the 7.5 mile /12 km course. High risk factors such as fast-moving current, weather conditions, […]
Twenty years ago, on August 14, this area went through the great North American Blackout of 2003. That was an experience unmatched by any other in the two decades since then. An extensive power outage disarmed electricity grids all over Ontario and the eastern U.S. leaving more than 50 million people […]
At its August 14, 2023 meeting, Council: – Heard a presentation from Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority regarding regionalization of waste collection and directed administration to bring back a report on community engagement about an acceptable level of service. – Approved the creation of the ‘Environmental Reserve District’ (ERD) and […]
In late July, unforeseen plumbing issues resulted in town staff closing the outdoor washrooms at the Kingsville Arena Complex. After conducting a thorough assessment of the situation, we discovered the issue is too complex to resolve within three weeks. As a result, we are keeping the outdoor washrooms at the […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, August 16, 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, […]
Dr. Maxwell Abraham and his team’s innovative service, affordable braces and Invisalign solutions, and expertise are now locally available to families of all ages. Abraham Orthodontics has opened a new state-of-the-art facility at 729 St. Clair in Chatham-Kent, their second location since launching in Leamington in 2016. “We are so […]
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 Lesperance Road, […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, August 14, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the August 14, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream For […]
The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following item at its August 15, 2023 meeting: 412 County Road 34 West – Application for Minor Variance. The applicant wants to build a detached garage that exceeds maximum height requirements in Kingsville’s Zoning Bylaw. They are requesting a Minor Variance to […]
The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce that all watermain work for the Road 2 East reconstruction project is now complete and the road is now temporarily open to traffic from Division to Jasperson. Next week, asphalt paving between Graham and Kratz is scheduled to begin. Once paving is […]
Selection of Lands Removed from the Greenbelt Was Biased and Dismissive of Effective Land-Use Planning; Preferential Treatment Given to Certain Land Developer Requests: Auditor General “Provincial government actions in 2022 to open parts of the Greenbelt for development failed to consider environmental, agricultural and financial risks and impacts, proceeded with […]
Melo LLP, a leading audit, tax and advisory firm in Southwestern Ontario providing comprehensive financial, legal and business services, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Richard Paul Lanoue C.P.A. Professional Corporation, a trusted accounting office that has served the Windsor region for more than 30 years. “This acquisition is […]
The Government of Canada is committed to providing Canadian youth with opportunities to gain international experience and perspectives, as they are particularly important in today’s global economy. Canadian youth will soon have easier access to a new destination for working and travelling abroad. This week, representatives of the Governments of […]
Under fast-aging population projections, Canada’s aging population could lower per person GDP, a broad measure of income, by $11,200 by 2043, finds a new study by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Overall, the seniors’ portion of the population in Canada has steadily increased over the […]
Across Canada, innovative affordable housing solutions are creating good jobs and building climate resilience, while helping Canadians reduce costs and drive down emissions in the building sector. Last week, Irek Kusmierczyk, MP for Windsor—Tecumseh announced an investment of $1,034,216 for five projects across southwestern Ontario including $499,990 for Essex Non-Profit […]
Sign up for our daily e-newsletter to get the local news that matters. If you visited the Kingsville Times on Facebook today, you may have been met with this message: “People in Canada can’t see this content.” If you haven’t yet heard, Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has moved to […]
Road maintenance workers put their plow driving knowledge and skills to the test at the Essex County Municipal Supervisors Association Safety Truck Roadeo this week for a chance to compete provincially and local bragging rights. Dan Redmond, of the Town of Tecumseh, took first place and Charles Mitchell, of the […]
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 Lesperance Road, including […]
The Town of Kingsville is pleased to report that all health and safety concerns related to the recent storm have been addressed. Our staff has worked hard to clear branches from municipal right-of-ways and roads, and a final sweep is currently underway. Thank you to all the residents who have […]
Canada and Ontario committing up to $7.5 million to support biosecurity measures to enhance food safety The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.5 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help eligible agri-food businesses and contributors enhance their biosecurity measures to support animal […]
Essex-Windsor EMS Chief Bruce Krauter honoured an Amherstburg resident and an officer with the Amherstburg detachment of Windsor Police for their heroic, life-saving actions in the aftermath of a fiery explosion. Ryan Greenham, 36, an employee of Windsor Salt, and Sgt. Matthew Capel-Cure, a police officer of 25 years, pulled […]
The Arena Ice Slab Project is currently on schedule and progressing very well. We achieved a critical phase on Monday, July 31st when the contractor poured the concrete. This is referred to as a “monolithic pour” which means “continuous pour,” and it took the construction crew almost 21 hours to […]
New fund supporting ongoing burial investigations and mental health supports The Ontario government is continuing to take action to support Indigenous communities in the province by launching the $7.1 million Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund (IRSCEF). The new fund will enable additional communities and organizations to support Survivors and […]
At the Leamington Council meeting held Tuesday, July 25, 2023, Council: Held a Court of Revision under the Drainage Act and: Approved the Schedule of Assessment outlined in the Engineer’s Report dated May 18, 2023, to provide for improvements to the Gorrell Drain. Approved the Schedule of Assessment outlined in […]
The Town will complete the final water tie-in on Road 2 East on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. This marks an important milestone in the ongoing project and we are excited to take this next step towards improving our infrastructure. During this process, there may be a temporary reduction in water […]
Interactive Trades & Tech Trucks will bring simulators and hands-on activities to nearly half a million people across the province The Ontario government is investing $5.4 million to design and build three mobile tech classrooms that will travel across the province and teach students and young people about the skilled […]
Last week, a team from Western University’s Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) visited Essex County to assess the damage to homes, trees and other structures caused by the July 26 storm that ripped through parts of the county. NTP uses satellite data, surveillance planes, drones and on-the-ground observation to analyze tornado […]
Storm Cleanup Update (as of 3:30 pm on July 28, 2023) Additional Yard Waste Pick-up There is an extra Yard Waste Pick-up on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 for residents hardest hit by the storm. The usual Yard Waste Pick-up requirements apply. Brush and branches must be tied in bundles that […]