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Kingsville Seeks Resident Input on New Strategic Plan

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 […]

Ontario News

Ontario Helps Families and Small Businesses Reduce Electricity Costs

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 […]

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Uptown Leamington BIA Annual General Meeting For Members

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 […]

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Detroit And Windsor to Hold Community Appreciation Breakfasts

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. […]

Canadian News

Study Shows Poor Access To Mental Health Services For Canadians

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. […]

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SIU Investigating Weekend Windsor Collision Resulting In Deaths

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 […]

Town & County News

2023 Aerial Ortho-Photography of Essex County Now Available

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 […]

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ELK Invites Kingsville Community To Meeting On Power Needs and Reliability

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 […]

Local News

Municipality of Leamington — Thanskgiving Day Holiday Hours

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 […]

Ontario News

Ontario Raising Minimum Wage October 1 to Support Workers

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 […]

Town & County News

Leamington Council Matters — Minutes from September 26 Meeting

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 […]

Canadian News

Despite Progress, Ottawa Can Do More For Immigrant Worker Success

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 […]

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Changes to Kingsville’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Events

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 […]

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E.L.K. Investments to Improve Electrical Reliability in Essex and Harrow

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 […]

Town & County News

Leamington Celebrates Boardwalk Extension Project Completion

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 […]

Town & County News

September 25 Kingsville Town Council Meeting Agenda Is Online

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 […]

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Kingsville Announces Events for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

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 […]

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Registration Open for Forum Spotlighting Invisible Disabilities

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 […]

Town & County News

Update on August 24th, 2023 Town of Kingsville Low Water Pressure Event 

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 […]

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Affordable Passive Housing Project Opens In Windsor

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 […]

Town & County News

Town Working With Province to Open Disaster Recovery Assistance Program

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 […]

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Planning Items for Review at September 19 Committee of Adjustment & Appeals

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 […]

Ontario News

Ontario and Quebec Governments Support New Electricity Trade Agreement

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 […]

Town & County News

Princess St. Parking Lot Expansion, Mill St. Park Removal & Relocation

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 […]

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Municipality of Leamington Holiday Hours – Labour Day 2023

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 […]

Business Announcements

Nominations for 2024 Business Excellence Awards Now Open

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 […]

Business

Student Entrepreneurs Showcase Their Small Businesses

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 […]

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Special Garbage Collection

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 […]

Business

Unifor Detroit Three Members Deliver Strike Mandate

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 […]

Town & County News

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory For Town of Kingsville Has Been Rescinded

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 […]