The Town of Kingsville has changed its on-street parking by-law to provide residents greater parking flexibility during the winter. Previously, the Town banned on-street parking from midnight to 6:00 am from November 15 to April 15 each year. This ban allowed snow plow operators to clear routes curb-to-curb without facing […]
There will be a Special Meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 at 7 p.m. at the Essex County Civic Centre. The Honourable Mr. Justice George W. King shall preside over the declarations of office by members of Essex County Council. Councillors will elect a Warden and […]
The water main replacement project on Stonehedge, Coghill, Long and Allen is now complete. We upgraded 1 km of aging ductile iron pipe to PVC, replaced 73 residential water services, and replaced eight fire hydrants. Thanks to our contractor and Infrastructure and Engineering team for a job well done!
Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville is seeking resident volunteers to serve on various Boards and Committees. Review the list of Boards and Committees If you’re interested in applying for any one (or more) of the listed Boards or Committees, please complete our online application form or […]
SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL Monday, November 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM The Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre 103 Park Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 0E7 Council is meeting in person at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre. This Special Closed Session Meeting of Council will consist of three Council Orientation education and training sessions: commencing […]
In 1953, area code 519 was introduced to Southwestern Ontario. Since then, growing demand for telephone numbers, particularly for wireless devices, created a need for additional numbers to serve customers in our region. In response, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) added area code 226 in October 2006 along […]
The Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 2 has been passed into law. For Canadians who need it most, this legislation delivers two important affordability measures — the Canada Dental Benefit and a one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit. Canada Dental Benefit This benefit will provide eligible parents or guardians […]
Despite spending more on health care than most other developed countries with universal coverage, Canada has some of the lowest numbers of doctors, hospital beds, and medical technologies — and the longest wait times, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy […]
Responses will help the Government of Canada set the groundwork to improve children’s access to nutritious food at school According to recent data, 15.9% of households in the10 provinces experienced some level of food insecurity in the past year. This amounts to 5.8 million people, including almost 1.4 million children […]
Since the death of 22 year old Mahsa Amini on 16 September 2022 at the hands of Iran’s morality police, protests around the country have continued to grow, in spite of every brutal effort by the government to stop them. To date, over 14,000 civilians have been arrested and over […]
More rural Ontarians will benefit from access to high-speed internet service The governments of Ontario and Canada, in partnership with Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Inc., are investing more than $5.3 million to increase access to fast, reliable high-speed internet to more than 3,400 homes, farms, and businesses in Essex […]
Council will review the following applications at their November 28, 2022 meeting: 1722 Union Avenue: An application for a Zoning By-Law amendment to add “contractor shop” as a permitted use of the accessory structure. ZBA / 15 / 2022 145 Marsh Road: A Consent and Zoning By-Law Amendment application to deem the dwelling, two silos […]
Since earlier this year, supplies of various formats of non-prescription pediatric/infant and children’s acetaminophen and ibuprofen products have been limited in retail and pharmacy locations and hospitals across Canada. This shortage is due to unprecedented demand. These products are essential for families, caregivers, and health care professionals to reduce fever […]
Council Meeting Highlights At the November 14, 2022, Council Meeting, the outgoing Council: • Heard a list of 47 of their accomplishments from the 2018-2022 term • Awarded the outgoing council with a gift of Appreciation for their service • Approved an amended Winter Control By-law that allows the Director […]
A 40 acre restoration project is underway at the Caldwell First Nation. Members from the Nation were joined by students from Leamington District Secondary School, employees from Jamieson Wellness, and representatives from the Essex Region Conservation Authority and Foundation to plant 100 trees and wetland plants on this former agricultural land […]
Notice of Special Meeting of Council TAKE NOTICE that Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, November 25, 2022 commencing at 11:00 a.m. in Council Chambers for the purpose of a municipal Road Tour to be held from 11:00 a.m. and […]
On Saturday, November 5, 2022 members of the 2nd Cottam Scouting Scout Troop were joined by naval reservists and Ford Motor Company Veterans as they set out to clean the crosses marking the graves of First and Second World War soldiers as well as the Epitaph at Cottam’s Trinity Anglican […]
Kingsville’s Remembrance Day Service is in front of the cenotaph at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 11:00 am, 145 Division Street South. This year, the Legion will open immediately following the service. Come in for free soup, hot chocolate and coffee. The Kingsville Military […]
Notice of Special Meetings of Council TAKE NOTICE that Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold Special Meetings on the following dates and times: Inaugural Meeting: Tuesday, November 15 – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Orientation Session: Monday, November 21 – 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. […]
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), like all 36 Conservation Authorities across the Province of Ontario, works proactively with the development industry and all levels of government to ensure that well-planned development can happen safely while ensuring the safety of people and property from the dangers of flooding and erosion, […]
Twenty-four Ontarians receive the province’s highest honour for their outstanding achievements TORONTO — The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of Ontario, announced 24 new appointments to the Order of Ontario for 2021. The Lieutenant Governor will bestow the province’s highest honour to the […]
Kristin Ives, Curator/Education Coordinator at the Essex Region Conservation Authority was named as President of the Ontario Historical Society (OHS) at its Annual Meeting on November 2. She has served on the OHS Board since 2013, most recently, as its Vice President. “I am honoured to have been elected as […]
The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following application at their November 8, 2022 meeting: 30 Palmer Drive, a minor variance requesting relief from maximum building height. Application Notice: A/22/22 The meeting starts at 6:00 pm. Please follow the directions in the linked application notice to provide a comment […]
The Town of Kingsville is hosting an informal public input session on: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:00 – 7:00 PM Kingsville Arena, 2nd Floor, Rooms B & C, 1741 Jasperson Drive On an annual basis the Town of Kingsville hosts a public input session to discuss possible changes to Traffic […]
Kingsville Fire & Rescue is handing out candy on Halloween from 5:30–8:00 pm. Bring your little trick-or-treaters to our South Station (1720 Division Road, Kingsville) or North Station (120 Fox Street, Cottam) for some Halloween Treats. Plus, enjoy the Pumpkin Parade on Nov 1st! Image by HummingbirdAVL from Pixabay
5 Blooms – Gold and Special Mention for Farm to Fork Program The Communities in Bloom results are in! The Town is excited to announce that Kingsville received a rating of 5 Blooms – Gold and a special mention for the “Farm to Fork Program” during the 2022 National/International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in […]
Mitchell Bookkeeping Services was launched in July 2022 by business owner, Ivy-Mikelle Mitchell. A series of health issues led Ivy-Mikelle down the path to setting up her own business in order to find the work flexibility she needed and to build a better life for her and her daughter. The […]
The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce the election of its Council for the 2022-2026 term. The winners are Dennis Rogers as Mayor-Elect, Kimberly DeYong as Deputy Mayor-Elect, and in the position of Councillor Tony Gaffan, Larry Patterson, Thomas Neufeld, Debby Jarvis-Chausse, and Sheri Lowrie. The Town’s Chief Administrative Officer, John […]
Tickets for the Erie Shores 50/50 Are On Sale The Erie Shores HealthCare Auxiliary is launching a new online 50/50 lottery, with proceeds going towards purchasing new hospital equipment. Tickets for the inaugural lottery go on sale October 24th at https://erieshores5050.ca, with ticket packages starting at just $10. “The Erie Shores […]
Amherstburg Mayor – Michael Prue Deputy Mayor – Chris Gibb Councillors – Linden Crain; Donald McArthur; Molly Allaire; Peter Courtney; Diane Pouget Essex Mayor – Sherry Bondy Deputy Mayor – Rob Shepley Councillors – Joe Garon (Ward 1); Kim Verbeek (Ward 2 – acclaimed); Brad Allard (Ward 3); Rodney Hammond (Ward 4) Lakeshore Mayor […]
After a campaign marked by the largest candidate pool in recent years, high voter interest and heated rhetoric across social media platforms, the votes have been tallied and the results are in. Congratulations to our new council: Mayor Dennis Rogers Deputy Mayor Kimberly Deyong Counsellors Tony Gaffan Debby Jarvis-Chausse Sheri […]
On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee holds its annual Pumpkin Parade at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street. This community event gives residents a way to recycle their pumpkins, as all pumpkins are donated to an organic farm as compost or animal feed following the parade. “This is […]
The County of Essex and Family Services Windsor-Essex officially opened on Friday a Homelessness Hub in Leamington that will provide support and services to residents in Essex County struggling to find accommodations amidst an accelerating housing and homelessness crisis. “The Essex County Homelessness Hub will provide vital supports to the […]
New jobs will be created with two expansion projects in Kingsville The Ontario government is supporting more than $11 million in investments by two companies in Kingsville to boost local manufacturing and create 29 new good-paying jobs. As part of those investments, the government is providing each company with $500,000 […]
“The County of Essex declared a local emergency Monday following an alarming rise in the frequency and duration of Code Blacks, situations when there are no local ambulances available. To ensure that the record is correct, instances of Code Black are calculated in minutes and totalled 491 minutes during the […]
Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP, of Leamington is pleased to announce the admission to partnership of Derrick Rogers, CPA, CA, BComm. Derrick has been with the firm since 2012 and his new role reflects the dedication that Derrick has shown to both our clients and our firm. Derrick graduated […]
County Road 12 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 23 and County Road 15 from Oct. 17 to Nov. 18 for culvert rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 2 (Old Tecumseh Road) will be closed between County Road 19 (Manning Road) and County Road 21 (Brighton Road) between July […]
Solution to Ambulance Offload Delays Urgently Needed, says Warden A solution to the mounting impact of ambulance offload delays is urgently needed, Warden Gary McNamara said at the beginning of Wednesday’s regular Essex County council meeting. On Monday, the County of Essex declared a local emergency in response to the […]
150,000 Ontario students ready to cast ballots in municipal elections Even though they are under the voting age, nearly 150,000 elementary and high school students from throughout Ontario will have an opportunity to consider the future of their community and vote for candidates running in their municipal and school board […]
Earlier this month, Maryvale opened a satellite office in Leamington at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Center (NFFRC). The office, known as the Abraham Orthodontics Youth Room, will enable youth from Leamington, ages 13 to 18, to access much-needed mental health services in their home community. This new satellite office […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2022-13, a By-law to Amend 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, adopted […]
The Town of Kingsville was pleased to see so many people come out for the 53rd annual Migration Festival weekend. This year’s event included a pet parade, children’s activities, Migration Festival Marketplaces, Historic walks and bike tours, and the return of the Great Migration Paint Out. If you attended the […]
The County of Essex has declared a local emergency in response to persistent ambulance offload delays that are causing situations when there are no ambulances or only a limited number of ambulances available to respond to emergency calls. Warden Gary McNamara activated the declaration at 8:45 a.m. Monday. Warden McNamara […]
County Road 12 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 23 and County Road 15 from Oct. 17 to Nov. 18 for culvert rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 2 (Old Tecumseh Road) will be closed between County Road 19 (Manning Road) and County Road 21 (Brighton Road) between July […]
On October 7, 2022 SWIFT announced fast reliable internet connectivity will soon be available to more homes and businesses in Essex County, as the regional broadband program marks the start of construction on a high-speed fibre-optic project that will expand service to an additional 484 underserved homes and businesses in […]
Phase 1 of the improvements to the County Road 42 corridor between County Road 19 (Manning Road) and the City of Windsor are beginning in October 2022. This phase will include underground work from Concession 11 to Pike Creek. The Phase 1 underground work is anticipated to take 14 to […]
Planning Items for Review at the October 18, 2022, Committee of Adjustment and Appeals The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at their October 18, 2022 meeting. 614 Peter Street, a minor variance requesting relief from front yard set-back. A/10/22 90 Main Street East, a consent application for […]
The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce that Deputy Fire Chief Jason Suchiu is poised to take over when Fire Chief John Quennell retires at the end of the year. In October 2020, Quennell came out of retirement to fill a leadership void in the Town’s fire department. He […]
The Town of Kingsville is holding a series of after-hour Voter Assistance Sessions before the 2022 Municipal Election. If you have not received your voter kit, please attend one of these sessions to have your name added to the voter’s list and receive your ballot. After-Hour Session Dates/Times Saturday, October […]
County Road 46 will have lane restrictions between County Road 35 and Rochester Townline from Sept. 19 to Oct. 28 for road construction. (Map ID #1) County Road 12 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 23 and County Road 15 from Oct. 17 to Nov. 18 for culvert rehabilitation. […]
The Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex is actively seeking applications from community-minded individuals to serve on the following committees: Essex County Library Board Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee Term of Appointments will be for four (4) years, and align with the term of Council. Applicants must meet […]
Migration Festival returns from Thursday, October 13, to Sunday, October 16, 2022. Join us for this celebration of migration, nature conservation and Jack Miner! The Great Migration Paint Out begins Thursday, October 13, 2022. This four-day en-Plein-air (outdoor) painting competition attracts artists from all over Canada. New this year is a […]
I’m Julia Burgess and I’ve been an advocate of public ed most of my life: as a student, a parent and local school council chair, and spouse of an educator and shop teacher. I married Jim Hulme in 1976, when he was a full time student at U of Western […]
ATTENTION KINGSVILLE – VOTER KITS ARE IN THE MAIL! If you do not receive your kit by Friday, October 7, 2022 please call the Town on Tuesday and ask to speak to our Clerks Office. Please ensure you put your completed ballot in the mail by October 13, 2022. Ballots […]
Bell is currently installing fibre internet in Kingsville. As part of this project, we need to shut down the westbound lane of Main Street and the southbound lane of Division at the intersection of Main and Division (Northwest Corner of the Main and Division intersection). This will occur on October […]
Kingsville has recently adjusted traffic signal timings on Main Street. These adjustments aim to mitigate traffic congestion in the east/west direction. The latest timings are based on traffic counts collected by our engineering consultant and in accordance with Ontario Traffic Manual Book 12 (Traffic Signals). You may notice that travelling […]
County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and McCain Sideroad from August 22 to September 30 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 46 will have lane restrictions between County Road 35 and Rochester Townline from September 19 to September 30 for road construction. (Map ID […]
Effective October 1, Canada will end all COVID-19 entry restrictions. All international travellers, regardless of citizenship, will no longer have to: submit public health information through the ArriveCAN app or website provide proof of vaccination undergo pre- or on-arrival testing carry out COVID-19-related quarantine or isolation monitor and report if […]
Today’s national data release on opioid- and stimulant- related harms paints a tragic and serious picture of how the overdose crisis, and the increasingly toxic illegal drug supply, continues to devastate families and communities across the country. It has now reached a point in Canada where it is clear that almost […]
The Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission is seeking comments from Canadians in response to an application to increase the price cap for the basic TV package from $25 per month to $28 per month, with subsequent yearly adjustments based on inflation. Since the basic TV package was introduced in 2016, the […]
Essex-Windsor EMS Chief Bruce Krauter has been presented with a key to the City of Windsor by Mayor Drew Dilkens. Dilkens surprised Krauter with the tribute at a ceremony Monday night at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, where a dozen Paramedics were receiving Governor General’s Exemplary Service […]
Kingsville Acknowledges Truth and Reconciliation Day with Carnegie Drop-in and Teddy Bear Picnic September 30, 2022 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is an important day to honour the families and survivors of Canada’s residential school system and the children who never returned home. “The Town of Kingsville […]
Brady’s Drug Store is paying tribute to local species of concern by turning a tree stump into an artful reminder that we can all contribute to protecting creatures and plants in Essex County. “We wanted to create a reminder of the impacts of climate change and development on our local […]
Ensuring the health and safety of Temporary Foreign Workers while they are in Canada is a priority of the Federal Government. New amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers) are now in force. Thirteen new regulatory amendments include measures to strengthen protection for TFWs and will deter bad […]
At the September 26, 2022 meeting, Council approved: • Amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw relating to Boarding Lodging and Rooming Houses; • Updates to the Procurement Bylaw; • The Proposed Delegation of Authority Bylaw, and; • A motion to have costs associated with completing a study to […]
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 allows users to look at the photographs, zoom into selected areas, obtain coordinates, measure distances between objects, print or […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Acknowledged at the John R. Park Homestead Essex – September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across Canada. The day honours the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic […]
The Town of Kingsville is accepting applications for the Kingsville Community Grant Fund until October 31, 2022. This fund provides financial assistance to organizations that benefit the general public. To be eligible, organizations must be a: Registered charitable organization Registered not-for-profit organization Volunteer group Eligible funding categories include: Social and community services […]
County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and McCain Sideroad from August 22 to September 30 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 11 will have lane restrictions between County Road 18 and County Road 12 from August 29 to September 30 for road construction. (Map […]
Calling all history, architecture and heritage enthusiasts! Be sure to mark this coming weekend, Saturday September 24 and Sunday September 25, on your calendar to take advantage of Doors Open Windsor. This is the weekend when the city opens the doors to places that are usually not available for public […]
On September 26 and 27, from 9:00 pm – 6:00 am, Bell will work on their fibre expansion program within the intersection of Main and Division. During that time, we will reduce traffic to a single lane. Traffic will be allowed through, but drivers should expect delays and may want to […]
Update: Meeting start time changed from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Regular Meeting of Council to be held on Monday, September 26, 2022 will commence at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Warden Lauds Queen’s Legacy; Urges Residents to Wear Orange on Sept. 30 Warden Gary McNamara at the start of Wednesday’s Essex County council meeting paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and urged residents to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by wearing orange. The Queen, whose funeral was […]
The Regular Meeting of Council is to be held on Monday, September 26, 2022. The meeting will commence at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers in order for Council to move into Closed Session as follows: 5:00 pm — Closed Council Meeting 6:00 pm – Regular Council Meeting
Pheasant Open Season: September 25, 2022 – December 31, 2022 FEE: Resident of the Town of Kingsville, $20.00, Non-resident, $25.00 Rabbit Open Season: September 25, 2022 – February 28, 2023 FEE: Town of Kingsville Resident and Non-resident, $10.00 Licenses are available for purchase at: Gosfield North Communications Co-operative Limited, 128 County […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2022-13, a By-law to Amend 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, adopted […]
Terry Fox’s 42nd Anniversary Virtual Run in Kingsville on Sunday, September 18 was a beautiful sunny day and successful fundraiser. Thanks to all the participants and donors who raised $7832 for cancer research. Like Terry, our motto this year was “I’m not a quitter.” A group of runners met at […]
County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and McCain Sideroad from Aug. 22 to Sept. 30 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 11 will have lane restrictions between County Road 18 and County Road 12 from Aug. 29 to Sept. 16 for road construction. […]
Monday, September 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Committee of the Whole has returned to in person meetings. The agenda for the Monday, September 19, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting is now available. Members of the public can continue to […]
The thriving greenhouse industry in Southwestern Ontario is accompanied by challenges of changing legislations, water availability, labor shortages and corporate social responsibility. Responding to the increasing demand for effective solutions that support growers in making their production more sustainable, Ridder Canada moved into a new and larger location in Leamington, […]
The Town of Kingsville is commemorating the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The creative work of a local Indigenous artist Danny Dumont will be showcased. Banners will be on display on street poles in September to remind people that Friday, September 30, 2022 honours the lost children and […]
Federal workers learned yesterday that they will have a day off of work on September 19 to commemorate the passing of the late Queen Elizabeth II. While this applies to Federal Government employees, employers of federally-regulated industries such as post offices, airlines, banks and Crown corporations will have the option […]
Council Highlights At the Monday, September 12, 2022 meeting, Council: – Awarded the Kingsville Local Comprehensive Review Study to WSP Canada – Approved the demolition of two accessory buildings (of no heritage significance) at 183 Main – Appointed members to the Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022-2026 term – Supported […]
The Migrant Workers Community Program (MWCP) will be hosting the Festival of Guest Nations and Public Safety Information Day, on Sunday September 18 at Seacliff Park. The highly anticipated Festival of Guest Nations celebrates the diversity of migrant workers in the community, the sacrifices they make in coming to Essex […]
Road 2 East Reconstruction Phase 3 (Division Road to Graham Sideroad) The Town of Kingsville (Town) is initiating a Public Information Centre (PIC) to provide residents with an opportunity to review the design and provide comments on the Road 2 East Phase 3 project in advance of construction to follow […]
In June of this year, Paige Romberg and Alex Leite came together to introduce Creative Mode Arts & Play Centre to Kingsville and the surrounding communities. Armed with a love of the arts and a passion for teaching, they were inspired to create a space where children can feel free to […]
County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and McCain Sideroad from Aug. 22 to Sept. 30 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 11 will have lane restrictions between County Road 18 and County Road 12 from Aug. 29 to Sept. 16 for road construction. […]
Calling All Non-Fiction Storytellers! The TVO Today Short Doc Contest celebrates documentary filmmaking across Ontario. Industry professionals and first-time filmmakers alike are invited to share brief, compelling stories that showcase their voice, passion and creativity. The grand prize winner will receive $2,000 and a one-on-one pitch session with TVO Today Docs executive […]
The agenda for the Monday, September 12, 2022 Council meeting is now available on our website. Council has returned to in person meetings. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers 2021 Division Road North […]
Warden Asks Residents to ‘Get Informed’ About Municipal Election Candidates With summer nearing an end and students back in school, Warden Gary McNamara is encouraging Essex County residents to “get informed” so they are ready to vote in the Oct. 24 municipal election. “It is time to get informed about […]
Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral in the afternoon on September 8, 2022, two days after meeting her 15th Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Elizabeth Truss. Her passing marks the end of an era. Crowds of broken-hearted Britons have started to assemble at the gates of Buckingham Palace while […]
On July 8, millions of Canadians, emergency service providers and businesses were affected by a massive Rogers network outage that lasted more than 15 hours. In the days that followed, the CEOs of Rogers and other major wireless telecommunications companies met with Federal Government representatives and were directed to take […]
Despite scoring comparatively well internationally on the recent international PISA tests, results in all three disciplines — reading, math and science — have declined across the country, substantially so in some provinces, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan, Canadian public policy think-tank. Conducted […]
The Town of Kingsville is pleased to offer PA Day Camps for children 4-6 and 6-12 on Friday, September 23, 2022, and Friday, November 18, 2022. Campers will enjoy a fun-filled day of camp, including cooperative games, sports, crafts, outdoor play and more. The program runs from 9:00 am – […]
The Ridgeview Park Splash Pad is closing early for the season due to an unforeseen plumbing issue that requires repairs. The splash pad was initially scheduled to close on September 15, 2022, but this repair has expedited the closure. The Lakeside Park Splash Pad remains open until September 15, 2022.
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2022-13, a By-law to Amend 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, adopted […]
(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Detachment would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that children are returning to school. As with years past, it is a busy time for everyone settling back into the routine of school time. So let’s make this school year a […]
Construction is starting soon on the Coghill, Stonehedge, Long, Allen water main replacement project. We anticipate this work will begin the week of September 12, 2022, and be complete in November. All roads in the work area will close to allow this work (see map). Only residents and property owners […]
County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and McCain Sideroad from August 22 to September 30 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 11 will have lane restrictions between County Road 18 and County Road 12 from August 29 to September 16 for road construction. (Map […]
Global think-tanks have had a lot to investigate and write about over the last two years with many focusing on the impact of the pandemic across various sectors. In Canada, there are over 50 independent, public policy think tanks and one, the Fraser Institute, recently took a deep dive into […]