-UPDATE #3- LEAMINGTON OPP INVESTIGATING FIRE OPP LOOKING TO IDENTIFY PERSON OF INTEREST (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Essex County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), continues to assist the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and […]
Dr. Maxwell and Christen Abraham were joined by Chatham Mayor Darrin Canniff at a ground-breaking ceremony for Abraham Orthodontics on July 22, 2022. They have long desired to expand their impressive orthodontic services and facilities to Chatham-Kent. After six years of serving Chatham-Kent families from their homegrown Leamington location, they […]
County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from February 8 to August 19 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 will have lane restrictions from County Road 35 to Rochester Townline from July 4 to July 29 for road construction. (Map […]
The Government of Canada has taken historic measures to improve financial security for the oldest seniors. The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Seniors, and the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant issued a joint statement on July 21, 2022. They announced that the Old Age Security […]
(TECUMSEH, ON) – On July 14th, 2022 at 6:59 p.m., members from the Essex Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to an incident at a McLean Road address in the Town of Essex (Harrow). Investigation determined that a 63-year-old male from Harrow was […]
The elevator at the Essex County Civic Centre is expected to be out of service for several hours on Monday and Tuesday (July 25 and July 26). It is recommended that members of the public who require the elevator avoid attending the Civic Centre on those days, if possible. Those […]
ALL ABOARD! Join us this Saturday, July 23rd from 4:00pm – 10:30pm at Open Streets in Downtown Kingsville, where we will be having a Christmas in July theme with free train rides, a photo booth, and other fun activities. Make sure to bring your Christmas in July spirit! We also […]
Forests Ontario and its partners planted 2.5 million native tree seedlings across the province this season as part of its 50 Million Tree Program. This brings Forests Ontario’s program total to 36.7 million trees planted, creating more than 18,000 hectares of new forest on nearly 7,000 project sites. “The help of […]
Have Your Say! Did you attend the Highland Games or Canada Day Celebrations? Let us know what you thought of these events so we can plan for next year. Take our quick surveys: Highland Games: http://ow.ly/zq2b50K04PX Canada Day Celebration: http://ow.ly/6g5150K04PP
Former Warden Remembered and Deputy Warden Thanked for His Service Essex County council held a minute of silence to honour Jack Morris at the beginning of Wednesday’s meeting. The well-known Lakeshore auctioneer, who died recently, served on county council from 1975 to 1998 and was warden in 1983. Warden Gary […]
Get out of the heat and into one of our branches when temps and humidity are high. When everything is so expensive remember, the library is free! Our branches in the Towns of Amherstburg, Essex, Kingsville, LaSalle and Tecumseh, as well as the Municipalities of Lakeshore and Leamington operate as […]
Amherstburg Councillor Patricia Simone and Windsor Ward 1 Candidate Darcie Renaud are teaming up to host two information sessions for Women in Windsor and Essex County who are interested in running in the upcoming Municipal Election. The two will provide general information to those attending and answer any questions they […]
OPEN INVITATION TO THE OPENING OF THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN OFFICE OF TAMARA STOMP on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. 147 Park Street, Kingsville, Ontario Local lawyer and advocate, Tamara Stomp, seeks to be elected as the Mayor of Kingsville. “I registered on the first day I could because I was […]
A unique community project was presented recently to the Kingsville Town Council. It all started with an idea of Kingsville artist Brianne Taggart’s to have a colourful crosswalk to help add some colour to the downtown streets. Former Mayor Nelson Santos proposed that the crosswalk be created to honour the […]
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Windsor and Essex County for Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Severe thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and evening on Wednesday. Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat, though large hail and a few tornadoes are also possible. A significant tornado […]
Want to avoid road construction in Essex County? This is a busy time of year for roadwork and avoiding lineups and detours can make a big difference when you’re trying to get around. The County of Essex has provided an interactive map showing locations of roadwork and closures in Essex […]
After being suspended due to the pandemic, the City of Windsor has announced the return of boat tours to Peche Island. Peche Island is an 86-acre island purchased by Hiram Walker in 1883. Walker used the island as a summer home and his buildings included a stable, large home, greenhouse, […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, July 20, 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 Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC) issued this announcement on July 13, 2022 concerning transportation to and from Pelee Island: “Please be advised that both the Pelee Islander and Pelee Islander 2 will be operating out of LEAMINGTON, not Kingsville, due to dredging operations until further notice. Please visit www.ontarioferries.com […]
County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from Feb. 8 to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 2 will have lane restrictions between Maple Avenue and St. Clair Road from June 20 to July 15 for road construction. (Map ID#2) […]
Open Streets is this Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 4 – 10:30 pm in downtown Kingsville. Featuring outdoor patios, retailers, and vendors! There will be fun activities throughout the downtown including life-sized games. The Arts Society of Kingsville will host Family Arts & Crafts on the Green from 4 – […]
The Town of Kingsville has begun the first three phases of roadwork on Division Road North from Water Street to Palmer Drive. The first phase consists of curb, manhole and catch-basin repairs. During this operation, during daytime hours, a lane of traffic may be shifted, or flaggers may control alternating […]
The Kingsville TMC Urgent Care Clinic is now open at 273 Main Street East next to the IDA Pharmacy. The new clinic will have an official welcome and ribbon cutting this Thursday, July 14 at 10 a.m. Services in Future: Family Practices Dentistry X-ray and lab services Cardiology Respirology Physiotherapy Massage […]
KINGSVILLE, ON, July 12, 2022 – Bell today announced the expansion of pure fibre Internet service to homes and businesses in Kingsville. Part of Bell’s capital expenditure acceleration program for investment in national next-generation network infrastructure, the expansion program will bring all-fibre broadband access to approximately 5,000 additional locations in Kingsville […]
County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from Feb. 8 to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 2 will have lane restrictions between Maple Avenue and St. Clair Road from June 20, to July 15 for road construction. (Map ID#2) […]
Body was Located it is now a Fatal Fire Investigation (LEAMINGTON, ON) – On Friday, July 8, 2022, at approximately 11:52 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment and Leamington Fire Department responded to a fire located in the 300 block of Erie Street South in the Municipality of Leamington. […]
The Rogers network outage that began on Friday, July 8, 2022 had been corrected in large part by Saturday, July 9. But not entirely. Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri said on Saturday that less than 1 % of customers were still having issues. He said the outage had been due to […]
Reconstruction and storm sewer installation on Seacliff Drive East will begin on Monday, July 11 and continue for about eight weeks. Seacliff Drive East from Cherry Lane to Seneca Road will be reduced to a single lane of traffic. Motorists should take alternative routes whenever possible to avoid delays. Image by suwichan pralomram from […]
The agenda for the Monday, July 11, 2022, Council meeting is now available on our Council & Committee meeting Calendar at https://calendar.kingsville.ca/council. This Council meeting will be held electronically. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. Monday, July 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM […]
Rogers cell and internet networks have been down country-wide since early Friday morning affecting Internet, television, landlines and wireless services. Interac services, some ATMs and debit machines at businesses have also been affected. Fido services have also gone down. Some police agencies nationwide went to Twitter cautioning that the present […]
Please note that water pressure will be impacted on Friday, July 8 during the repair on the following streets: Cottage Grove Avenue Lawndale Avenue King Boulevard Park Avenue Erie Avenue Wride Avenue Heritage Road Thank you for your patience. Image by Werner Longerich from Pixabay
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – Police have seized more than $61 million worth of illegal cannabis from two southwestern Ontario production sites as part of an ongoing investigation under the Cannabis Act. On June 28, 2022, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) executed two search warrants in Kingsville, […]
In Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford, United Ways across Ontario call for action on toughest issues facing Ontarians United Way leaders identify Housing Security, Income Security and Inclusive Employment, Inclusive Communities and Support for the Social Services Sector as social issues of focus. TORONTO, July 6, 2022 /CNW/ – United Way leaders from […]
Mayor Nelson Santos is retiring as Mayor of Kingsville to pursue a new career opportunity as CAO of the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio. His last day with the Town of Kingsville is July 17, 2022. After nearly 25 years in public office, Mayor Santos has worked closely with many organizations, groups […]
Congratulations to the Town of Kingsville, to Manager of Recreation Programming and Special Events Karen Loney, our sponsors, and to all the volunteers who made our Canada Day celebration a huge success! Activities started at 11 a,m. in the Kingsville Arena and Recreation Complex parking lot. Opening ceremonies included the Mayor’s […]
Based on information from Environment Canada, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a Heat Warning for Monday, July 4 and Tuesday, July 5, 2022. A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31°C and overnight […]
Notice of Public Information Session to Discuss Boarding, Lodging and Rooming Houses The Town of Kingsville is holding a public information session to receive comments on policies and regulations relating to Boarding, Lodging and Rooming Houses (BLRHs). Thursday, August 4, 2022 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm, and again from 6:00 […]
County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from February 8th to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 2 will have lane restrictions between Maple Avenue and St. Clair Road from June 20 to July 8 for road construction. (Map ID#2) […]
Ten Incidents of Grandparents Scam Now Under Investigation in Essex County (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – On Tuesday June 21, 2022, at approximately 2:34 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Tecumseh Detachment investigated a fraud after being called to a Town of Tecumseh address. It was determined that a resident received a […]
Gas and Fuel Tax Cut in Effect July 1 TORONTO — As part of its plan to keep costs down for Ontario families and businesses, the Ontario government is providing more relief at the pumps by cutting the gas tax by 5.7 cents per litre and the fuel tax by […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be closed to the public on Canada Day Friday, July 1. Website: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Phone: 519-258-2146 Facebook: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Instagram: thewechu Twitter: WEC Health Unit YouTube: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
Parliamentary Assistants Critical in Delivering on Government’s Plan to Build Ontario Today, Premier Doug Ford unveiled the team of parliamentary assistants that will support cabinet in delivering the government’s ambitious plan to build Ontario. Parliamentary assistant accountabilities are as follows: Lorne Coe, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier Andrea Khanjin, Parliamentary […]
Based on information from Environment Canada, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a Heat Warning for Thursday, June 30 and Friday, July 1, 2022. A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31°C and overnight […]
Council Highlights for June 27, 2022 At the June 27th meeting, Council: • Heard a Customer Service Review presentation from Consultant Dr. Janice Forsyth and supported her recommendations in principle. Administration will now bring forward an implementation plan with 2023 budget impacts. • Approved recommendations for the Temporary Foreign Worker […]
The Town of Kingsville is excited to launch Open Streets in Downtown Kingsville on Saturday, July 2, from 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm. “Open Streets is about supporting Kingsville businesses and organizations,” stated Kingsville’s Manager of Recreation Programs and Special Events, Karen Loney. “We’re looking forward to seeing residents and […]
Ontario’s rent increase guideline for 2023 is 2.5 per cent, below current rates of inflation. The rent increase guideline is the maximum amount a landlord can increase rent during the year for most tenants without the approval of the Landlord and Tenant Board. The guideline is based on Ontario’s Consumer Price Index, […]
The Town of Kingsville is excited to invite the community to a FREE Canada Day Celebration at the Kingsville Arena and Recreation Complex. The theme for 2022 is ‘Connecting our History, People and Places.’ “We’ll have vendors starting at 11 am, and Opening Ceremonies is at 11:30 am. We’ll launch […]
(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On June 28, 2022, at 4:51 a.m., members of the Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Leamington Fire Services and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS), were dispatched to County Road 33 between Highway 77 and County Road 34 in the Municipality of Leamington for a serious two […]
What a fantastic day at Lakeside Park! It was great to have the Highland Games back in town. We witnessed a huge outpouring of support by the community who attended our event. There were lots of activities to see and do all day at the park. These activities included the […]
Camp in a Bag is back! Sessions begin on July 4, 2022, and run from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. BOOK NOW Registration for all sessions ends on 08/07/2022 at 4 p.m. Camp in a Bag Week 1 – Green Thumbs – Ages 4 – 7 Have you ever wondered […]
The agenda for the June 27, 2022 Council meeting is available online at http://ow.ly/YTtF50JFIac Council has returned to in-person meetings. Members of the public can continue to view the meeting via livestream at www.kingsville.ca/livestream. Monday, June 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Delegations: Brian Armstrong – […]
Based on information from Environment Canada, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a Heat Warning for Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26, 2022. A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31°C and overnight temperatures […]
County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from February 8 to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 46 will have lane restrictions between County Road 31 to Rochester Townline from June 13 to June 30 for road construction. (Map ID#2) […]
Experienced team will deliver on government’s ambitious agenda, including building highways, transit and the road to the Ring of Fire TORONTO — Today, Premier Doug Ford unveiled his new cabinet with an experienced team that will deliver on the government’s ambitious agenda to build the infrastructure necessary to unlock the […]
Updated to correct event day from Friday to Thursday The Town of Kingsville’s summer outdoor movie series continues Thursday, June 30, 2022, with Disney’s “Encanto.” Join us at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street. We’ll have games and activities for the kids starting at 8:30 pm, and the movie will begin […]
Person Identified (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Detachment has identified the person of interest in relation to an ongoing investigations in Essex County. On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 10:35 p.m., Essex Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious […]
Local teen Savannah Cipkar will be participating in the Miss Teen Canada pageant which is taking place between August 15 and 20 this year. Launched in 1969, Miss Teen Canada was the first competition of its kind anywhere in the country. At that time, Miss Teen Canada began with a swimsuit […]
(TECUMSEH, ON) – On Tuesday June 21, 2022, at approximately 2:34 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Tecumseh Detachment investigated a fraud after being called to a Town of Tecumseh address. It was determined that a resident received a phone call, a male identified himself as a lawyer currently representing […]
The speed limit on County Road 34 east of County Road 19 (Manning Road) is being reduced from 80 km/h to 60 km/h as of June 30. The reduced speed limit will be in effect from the intersection with County Road 19 to just east of Dawson Road. Motorists should watch […]
(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 10:35 p.m., Essex Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious person on Cameron Avenue in the Town of Essex. The complainant reported that she had observed on her security camera an unknown male looking through […]
The Town is beginning culvert replacement on Road 11 before resurfacing work later this summer. As a result, Road 11 (between County Road 31 and Graham Sideroad) will be closed for approximately two weeks starting this Friday, June 24, 2022 (weather permitting). The road will be closed entirely at each […]
What is National Indigenous Peoples Day? June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples. […]
(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On June 20, 2022, at approximately 2:25 p.m., the Leamington detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible drowning in Lake Erie in the Municipality of Leamington. Members of the Leamington detachment OPP and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived on scene. Investigation […]
Based on information from Environment Canada, the Windsor- Essex County Health Unit has issued an Extended Heat Warning from June 20, 2022 to June 22, 2022 for Windsor and Essex County. Everyone is at risk from heat, especially older adults, infants and young children, people who work or exercise in the heat and those […]
(KINGSVILLE ON) – On June 19, 2022 at 3:44 a.m., members of the Kingsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Kingsville Fire Department, responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision at the intersection of County Road 23 and County Road […]
(TECUMSEH, ON) -On Saturday, June 18, 2022, at approximately 11:45 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Tecumseh Detachment, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS), Tecumseh Fire Rescue and the Canadian Coast Guard responded to collision involving a vessel and a break wall on Lake St. Clair in the 14000 block […]
Mayor Nelson Santos has confirmed that he will not be seeking a sixth term as Mayor for the Town of Kingsville in the upcoming municipal election this Fall. He also informed town staff this morning that he will be stepping away from the Mayor’s office and role next month. After […]
Warden Urges Support of Frontline Workers with PTSD and Congratulates Clerk Essex County residents are encouraged to wear teal on June 27 to fight stigma surrounding PTSD and to get active during Bike Month, says Warden Gary McNamara. The Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment has designated June […]
Inflation is a global phenomenon driven in large part by the lasting impacts of a once-in-a-generation pandemic, and amplified by China’s ongoing COVID-zero policies and Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. On June 16, 2022, the Federal Government announced measures totalling $8.9 billion aimed at making life easier for Canadians from […]
County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from Feb. 8 to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between County Road 15 and County Road 19 from June 9 to June 24 for road construction. […]
The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its June 21, 2022, meeting: 470 Seacliff Dive, a consent application for boundary adjustment/lot line readjustment to correct a previous error and bring the existing lot into compliance. The requested variance will not impact abutting lands. A/11/22 and B […]
(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – On June 13, 2022 at 3:28 p.m. an officer from the Kingsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment was patrolling in the area of Main Street and Wigle Avenue in the Town of Kingsville when they observed an off-road motorcycle being operated on the road with no licence […]
Council Highlights At the June 13, 2022, Council meeting, Council: – Approved waiving $19,000 in development charges and permits to support the Kyiv Home Project, a development initiative to provide safe housing for two displaced Ukrainian families in our community and offer sustainable support to refugees for up to the […]
Mastronardi Produce is proud to announce the addition of Longvine Growing Co. to its ever-growing US network. Flavorful SUNSET® products will now be grown in a 28-acre greenhouse in Mona, Utah owned by Equilibrium Capital. The high-tech lit facility will be operated by The Utah Greenhouse Company. Utah becomes the eighth local producing […]
The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to introduce our new Detachment Commander Inspector Angela Ferguson. Inspector Ferguson officially took over command of the Essex County OPP Detachment on June 1, 2022 after serving as the interim Detachment Commander in Brant County. Inspector Ferguson has been a member […]
Based on information from Environment Canada, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a Heat Warning for Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16, 2022. A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31°C and overnight temperatures […]
The Town of Kingsville is pleased to welcome George Robinson back to the municipality as its new Manager of Planning. George worked for Kingsville previously as a planner, and has most recently worked with the City of Windsor, where he held planning positions related to revitalization, policy and site plan […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, June 15, 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 […]
Kingsville has created a formal program to coordinate volunteers for Town events, initiatives, and services. The “Kingsville Volunteer Ambassador Program” is the first of its kind in the Town. It streamlines training through an online platform that outlines the Town’s expectations and protocols while allowing for adaptability depending on the […]
Action in solidarity with migrant workers: Former workers, organizers, students, and community members hold caravan through Windsor-Essex. LEAMINGTON, ON: On Sunday June 12 at 1:00 PM, Justicia for Migrant Workers (J4MW), a political collective organizing with migrant agricultural workers in Ontario, will be hosting a caravan that will make stops […]
In 2020, while working at Windsor Regional Hospital, Kingsville native Derrick Wigle decided to take the leap and turn his passion for woodworking into business. Recognizing that starting a business during the pandemic would present many obstacles, he felt he needed to do something he truly enjoyed. Like many entrepreneurs, […]
County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from Feb. 8 to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between County Road 15 and County Road 19 from June 9 to June 17 for road construction. County Road 20 will […]
Are you a born communicator, strong at building relationships, with a love of writing? Then we might just have the perfect opportunity for you! As our town continues to grow, we believe that a community newspaper is more important than ever to ensure that we remain connected and informed. We […]
Resurfacing of Road 3 East from County Road 34 to County Road 31 begins June 14, 2022 (weather permitting). This work will take three days to complete, and we will reduce traffic to a single lane to allow the cold in-place recycled asphalting process to occur. Drivers should expect delays […]
TORONTO — On June 8, 2022, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement on the lifting of remaining provincial masking requirements: “With high vaccination rates and Ontario’s COVID-19 situation continuing to improve, most of the province’s remaining provincial masking requirements, including on public transit, will […]
The Town of Tecumseh is excited to celebrate Tecumseh’s 100 Anniversary with a 3-day celebration, kicking off on Saturday, July 2 to Monday, July 4. “We are excited to mark Tecumseh’s 100th birthday with a weekend of family friendly activities for the community,” said Gary McNamara, Mayor of Tecumseh. “It is […]
After a two-year hiatus, the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) could not be more pleased with the successful return of Art in the Park in Windsor which took place over the weekend of June 4 and 5. Celebrating its 42nd year, annual attendance records were shattered with more than 40,000 […]
(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has seen an increase in complaints regarding Off Road Vehicles (ORV) on roads, trails and destroying private property across Essex County. The OPP would like to remind ORV operators the trails known as the Chrysler Canada Greenway, the County Wide Active […]
S&P Global Ratings has increased its credit rating for the County of Essex to AAA with a stable outlook. The County is one of 21 municipalities for which S&P raised its ratings after revising its assessment for Canadian municipalities to “extremely predictable and supportive” based on how they have weathered […]
The Town of Kingsville is holding a Public Open House regarding the Temporary Farm Worker (TFW) Housing Study. The public may attend in person or virtually. Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Location: Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre / Virtually Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Kingsville is looking at how we provide housing […]
Cox Enterprises has announced a significant strategic investment in Mucci Farms which expands Cox’s controlled environment agriculture (CEA) business through a greater variety of sustainably grown produce and enhanced geographic reach. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Cox Enterprises is a global company with $20 billion in annual revenues and brands that […]
The Town of Kingsville has a new access point to the Chrysler Canada Greenway, thanks to the opening of the WFCU Credit Union Community Entrance. On Thursday, June 2, dozens of trail enthusiasts gathered to celebrate its opening in time for International Trails Day, which is recognized annually on the […]
County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from Feb. 8 to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 18 will have lane restrictions in both directions between County Road 9 and Coulter Road from May 2 to June 10 for road […]
Warden Lauds New Accessibility Flag and Praises EMS Staff Members of Essex County council wore red shirts to Wednesday’s regular meeting to show support for persons and families who are living with disabilities. Red Shirt Day is an initiative of Easter Seals and part of National AccessAbility Week, which is […]
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Please be advised that the Town of Kingsville has obtained all approvals from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and will begin using certain pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) to control noxious weeds on June 13, 2022. This is required to promote public health and […]
The Town of Kingsville invites tenders to purchase two tax sale properties by Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 3:00 pm (local time). A tax sale is the sale of one or more properties by a municipality to recover unpaid property tax. Roll No. 37 11 290 000 39000 0000: 1637 Road […]
On May 31, 2022, the Liberal Party candidate for Windsor-West, Ms. Linda McCurdy, held a media conference in front of the Ouellette Campus of Windsor Regional Hospital. Although we recognize we are in the very late stages of the 2022 provincial election campaign, Windsor Regional Hospital believes it is imperative […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, June 1, 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 is pleased to announce new programming on the upcoming Professional Development (PD) Day on Friday, June 10, 2022. On June 10 at 10:30 am, children ages 6 to 10 can come to the Kingsville Arena to participate in a massive obstacle course. The task of each […]