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Celebrating Stories of Ontarians: André Levesque, Member of the Order of Ontario

Whenever André Levesque walks by the National War Memorial in his native Ottawa, he lays his hands on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. “My body feels warm and glowing,” he says, “like I’m going through something very emotional. It’s amazing.” Levesque’s deep personal connection to the monument was sparked when he […]

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Ontario Releases Plan to Safely Reopen and Manage COVID-19 Long-Term

Ontario Releases Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term Gradual, cautious approach to manage COVID-19 now and moving forward TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term, which […]

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52nd Annual Migration Festival Sees Hundreds Migrate to Kingsville

Honkin’ Round Town Kingsville Bike Tour The 52nd annual Kingsville Migration Festival was a huge success, bringing in hundreds to enjoy all Kingsville has to offer. The Festival is a celebration of migration, heritage, nature conservation, and Jack Miner. The four-day festival, from October 14 to October 17, included a wide range […]

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Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate and Verification App Available October 15

Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate with QR Code and Verify Ontario App Available for Download Starting October 15 Ontario Making it Easier and More Convenient to Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination TORONTO — In advance of October 22, the Ontario government is making the enhanced vaccine certificate with official QR code […]

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Forests Ontario Plants 2.8 Million Trees This Planting Season

34 million trees planted across Ontario through the 50 Million Tree Program since 2008 Not-for-profit charity Forests Ontario facilitated the planting of 2.8 million trees through its 50 Million Tree Program (50 MTP) this planting season. These efforts created approximately 1,400 ha of new forest, contributing to the total 17,100 […]

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Celebrating Stories of Ontarians: Barbara Reid, Member of the Order of Ontario

You don’t need the name on the cover to identify a book by Barbara Reid. It isn’t just that the children’s author and illustrator has such a distinctively vibrant visual style; it’s also the wonderfully unusual medium she uses: plasticine. A competition Reid entered in the late 1970s, while she […]

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Kingsville Accepting Community Grant Applications Until October 31

The Town of Kingsville is still accepting applications for the Kingsville Community Grant Fund until October 31, 2021. 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 Seniors or […]

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Ontario Cautiously Lifting Capacity Limits in Select Settings

Public Health and Health Care Indicators Stable or Improving as Vaccination Rates Increase TORONTO — With public health and health care indicators remaining stable or improving, the government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously lifting capacity limits in select indoor and outdoor settings where proof […]

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Planning Items for Consideration at October 12 Council Meeting

At the October 12, 2021 Council meeting, Council will consider the following applications: 9 Pulford Street: A zoning by-law amendment to add “owner-occupied professional office” as an additional permitted use on the property. ZBA/19/21 1172 County Road 20: A zoning by-law amendment to change current zoning to ‘site-specific rural commercial’ to […]

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Ontario Recommends Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 18-24

TORONTO — Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement on COVID-19 vaccines for individuals aged 18-24 years old: “Health Canada authorized COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and significantly reduce the risk of infection and serious illness, including hospitalization. Out of an abundance of caution, […]

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Teaching Our Children About Reconciliation, Kindness and Inclusion

The Government of Canada recently passed legislation to make tomorrow, September 30, a federal statutory holiday. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation provides an opportunity to recognize and commemorate the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools. Tomorrow and every day it is important to honour survivors, their […]

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Ontario Cautiously Easing Capacity Limits in Select Settings September 25

Effective September 25, with public health and health care indicators stable and proof of vaccination now in effect, Ontario is cautiously easing capacity limits for select indoor settings where proof of vaccination is required and certain outdoor settings, including: – meeting and event spaces, such as banquet halls and conference/convention […]

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Celebrating stories of Ontarians: Adeena Niazi, Member of the Order of Ontario

Nine years after she had moved to Canada as a refugee, Adeena Niazi had herself smuggled back into Afghanistan. It was 1997, and the Taliban had banned girls’ education; the former lecturer at Kabul University was determined to help. She set up underground home-based schools for girls, funding them with […]

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Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan: Notice of Public Meeting #1

Public Meeting #1 – Thursday, September 23, 2021 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. The Town of Kingsville is updating and consolidating its 2012 Transportation Master Plan and Active Transportation Master Plan into a Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan (CTMP). The CTMP will provide a roadmap for transportation planning needs until the year […]

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Section of Division Road North to Close for Culvert Replacement

Sterling Ridge Infrastructure begins replacing the Division Road North Culvert over Mill Creek starting Monday, September 20th (weather permitting). This culvert is at the intersection of Division Road North and Hillview Crescent.  The Town expects this project to last approximately three weeks, and traffic will not be permitted through the […]

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Driver’s Licences, Licence Plate Stickers and Health Cards to Be Renewed

Ontarians are strongly encouraged to renew their documents online at ServiceOntario.ca TORONTO – The Ontario government is reinstating renewal requirements for driver’s licences, licence plate stickers, Ontario Photo Cards, Ontario health cards, and other products that would have expired on or after March 1, 2020, but were extended to provide […]

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Sign up Now for Our Free Bike Programs!

Have you registered for the FREE bike programs? Space is limited! Go to www.kingsville.ca/clickandplay Kingsville Parks and Recreation is the home to numerous sports, recreation and cultural programs in addition to many special events. Kingsville Parks and Recreation is located at: Kingsville Arena Complex 1741 Jasperson Lane Kingsville, ON, Canada N9Y […]

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Kingsville Seeks Volunteers for Highland Games Committee

Kingsville is currently accepting applications for its Highland Games Committee to serve for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Council term. Please see the Notice of Committee Vacancies. The Highland Games Committee creates a memorable, fiscally responsible annual festival to celebrate the Scottish and Celtic Culture while partnering with local businesses and organizations. […]

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Final Phase of Jasperson Realignment and Reconstruction Starts August 23

D’Amore Construction will commence the final phase of Jasperson Realignment / Reconstruction starting on Monday, August 23rd (weather permitting). This phase involves the construction of new roadway west of the arena. Disruption to traffic is expected to be minimal for this phase, with only minor inconveniences when performing work at […]

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Ontario’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policies Mandatory in High-Risk Settings

Province to Begin Offering Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines to Most Vulnerable Ontarians TORONTO — In response to evolving data around the transmissibility of the Delta variant and based on the recent experiences of other jurisdictions, the government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is taking action […]

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Bike Windsor Essex and CWATS Host Family Bike Safety Clinics August 26

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, Bike Windsor Essex and County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) will host two bike clinics at the Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Drive. ‘Kids Learn to Ride Safe’ is from 3:30 pm-5:30 pm for children ages five and up and accommodates 15 children. ‘Families Learn to Ride Safe’ is from […]

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New Community Safety and Well-Being Map Launched for Windsor-Essex County

Starting today, Windsor-Essex residents have access to a new informative and interactive mapping tool as part of groundwork for the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWB). The Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Asset Map is an interactive tool that highlights the physical locations of community assets, including local institutions, […]

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Complete Application and Public Meeting For Draft Plan of Subdivision & Zoning By-Law Amendment

Council will consider the following application at its Monday, August 23, 2021, meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm via Zoom. V/L SS County Road 20 – A draft plan of subdivision / zoning by-law amendment application proposing 642 lots for a mix of single detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings. SUB 01 […]

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County Surveying Residents About Satisfaction with Infrastructure Services

UPDATE: The deadline for completing this survey has been extended to Aug. 31, 2021. The County of Essex wants feedback from residents about their satisfaction with its roads and other infrastructure. The public satisfaction survey is part of a review of County infrastructure services aimed at identifying opportunities for improvement. Residents are […]