The Town of Kingsville has declared an on-street parking ban to commence winter control operations. On-street parking is now prohibited for a period of 72 hours, effective 3:15 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Parking on residential streets during a ban carries a $35.00 fine (By-Law 63-2022). You can find alternate parking […]
Essex County Council on Wednesday approved a 2024 Budget that is fiscally responsible and maintains service levels despite inflationary pressures while making substantial investments in frontline health care, affordable housing and infrastructure to accommodate growth and improve the quality of life for residents. “We are preparing for growth by investing […]
The Municipality of Leamington would like to inform residents about an error in the recently distributed 2024 Collection Calendar. The calendar incorrectly stated the cost of dog tags as $20. We sincerely apologize for this mistake and any confusion it may have caused. Corrected Dog Tag Fees for 2024: $25 […]
Combined federal and provincial debt in Canada has nearly doubled from $1.18 trillion in 2007/08 (the year before the last recession) to a projected $2.18 trillion this year, finds a new study released last week by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Government debt—federally and in […]
The Essex County Homelessness Hub in Leamington is opening its doors for those who need a warm place to go at night. The drop-in centre – at 215 Talbot Street East in the South Essex Community Council (SECC) building – is now open from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. seven days a week as […]
The Town of Kingsville has replaced its annual dog license program with a “lifetime” dog license. The new program is designed to make the licensing process easier for both dog owners and Town staff. Under the new program, dog owners will be required to purchase a new “lifetime” license for each new dog they own, […]
New investigations team will strengthen oversight and resident safety The Ontario government has created a new Investigations Unit to ensure every long-term care resident lives with dignity and experiences the quality of care they deserve. Supported by an investment of $72.3 million, the new 10-person unit will be an effective […]
The Municipality of Leamington is dedicated to addressing community concerns about light pollution from greenhouses. We are actively implementing and enforcing the Greenhouse Light Abatement By-law 41-22, to reduce light pollution and enhance the quality of life for our residents. By-law 41-22 is designed to address the issue of light emissions […]
The Board of Directors of the Leamington BIA has hired a new Coordinator. The search began in December with interviews taking place before the holidays. Nicole Mastronardi of Leamington has taken the position and began her new role on January 2, 2024. Chair of the BIA Board of Directors Chad […]
At the January 8, 2024 meeting, Council: – Adopted an Engineer’s Report prepared by Baird AE and dated November 9, 2023, for enclosing a portion of the Division Road Drain North. Council provided authorization for the project to be tendered and for the Senior Manager of Capital Projects and Engineering […]
The Town of Kingsville has declared an on-street parking ban to commence winter control operations. On-street parking is now prohibited for a period of 72 hours, effective 4:40 pm on Friday, January 12, 2024. Parking on residential streets during a ban carries a $35.00 fine (By-Law 63-2022). You can find alternate […]
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Monday, January 15, 2024 Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The agenda for the Town of Kingsville’s Meeting of the Committee of the Whole on January 15th is available on the Town website. The meeting will run from 6 p.m. – 10 […]
E.L.K. Energy has reported that a Winter Storm Watch will be in place over the next few days. There may potentially be significant precipitation and strong damaging winds. To ensure that you’re prepared for the risk of an outage and safety hazards, E.L.K. has provided some suggestions and information. Preparing […]
Council Pays Tribute to Former Warden and Welcomes New HR Director Essex County Warden Hilda MacDonald began Wednesday’s budget meeting by paying tribute to a former warden who died in December and welcoming the county’s new human resources director. Carl Davison, who passed away on Dec. 20 at the age […]
Over 1.5 million high-risk households cannot obtain affordable flood insurance For the second year in a row, Canada exceeded $3 billion in insured damage from natural catastrophes and severe weather events. Nationally, insured damage for severe weather events reached over $3.1 billion in 2023, In fact, 2023 is now the fourth-worst year for insured losses […]
Due to an increase in incidents of by-law infractions, the Municipality of Leamington is issuing a public reminder to all residents regarding the importance of responsible pet ownership, particularly concerning the handling of dogs in public areas. For the safety and well-being of our community, all dog owners are legally […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Council will: Hold a Court of Revision under the Drainage Act to consider a petition for a new drain for the Atkinson Lockerty Drain, East Branch. Consider entering into an agreement with ADP Inc. for a new Human Resources Information […]
Essex County Council will meet on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM to deliberate the Essex County Budget for 2024. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, adopted […]
Kingsville Town Council will review the following application at its January 29, 2024, meeting: 200 Heritage Road & 230 Heritage Road: An application to remove a holding symbol. The subject properties recently received approval for a lot addition and a lot creation. As a result, the applicants propose removing the […]
As people around the county know, Kingsville has no shortage of great restaurants and one in particular has reason to really celebrate this week! Congratulations are in order for Mettawas Station Mediterranean Restaurant which has made the OpenTable list of Top 100 Restaurants with Healthy Bites in Canada 2024. Compiled […]
Our 2024 Collection Calendar for the Town of Kingsville is on its way! It will be mailed before the end of January. You can also find it online anytime! Remember, January 2024 is included in your 2023 calendar. Address: 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario Website: Kingsville Ontario Phone: (519) […]
Kingsville Town Council will meet on the following dates in 2024: Monday, January 8, 2024 Monday, January 29, 2024 (rescheduled from Monday, January 22, 2024) Monday, February 5, 2024 Monday, February 26, 2024 Monday, March 11, 2024 Monday, March 25, 2024 Monday, April 8, 2024 Monday, April 22, 2024 Monday, May […]
Having delivered the busiest year of construction to date, the Gordie Howe International Bridge project team is able to confirm a new completion and opening timeline. Construction completion is planned for September 2025 with the first vehicles expected to travel across the bridge that fall. Originally, the $5.7 billion (CDN) […]
The Windsor Essex County Association of Realtors released its figures for December this week showing the average home price up 8.06% to $514,495. This is compared to $476,107 in December 2022. In December 2023, realtors brought 301 new properties to the market representing a 22.02% decrease in listings and fewer options […]
Higher university subsidies do not necessarily result in a more educated population, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “If there was a positive relationship between higher university spending by provincial governments and an increase in educated populations, we would […]
Kingsville’s Water Meter Upgrade project continues in 2024. With the implementation of Automated Metering Infrastructure, we’ll see several benefits, including improved operational efficiency, revenue protection, enhanced customer service, and a better distribution system performance. There are also societal and environmental benefits. The project is expected to be completed by the end […]
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Almost half a million people in Canada live with dementia, impacting not only themselves, but their loved ones and caregivers as well. While the risk of dementia increases with age, it is not an inevitable part of aging. In fact, the rate of newly diagnosed […]
Erie Shores HealthCare joyfully announces the arrival of the first baby born in Essex County in 2024. Derek Eduardo Gonzalez Ruiz entered the world at 4:52 a.m. on January 1, 2024, weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Derek’s arrival marks a celebratory start to the New Year at Erie Shores HealthCare. […]
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, […]
