The video of last week’s information session for potential municipal election candidates is now available for viewing along with the presentations made at that session by municipal experts. The video and presentations are available at countyofessex.ca/WEVote2022 along with other resources for anyone considering running in October’s municipal election. The session on April […]
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May 6 Is Prescription Drug Drop Off Day in Leamington
Do YOU have Old or Unused Medications in Your Home? (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) encourages and supports residents to purge those medicine cabinets of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs. When expired and unused prescription medication is left unattended, it can lead to prescription drug […]
County Wants Feedback for 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
Feedback Wanted for the County’s 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan The County of Essex needs feedback from community members and stakeholders to assist in the development of its 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The plan will outline how the county will prevent and remove barriers to accessibility, that people with various abilities […]
Timeline Announced for New Windsor/Essex Acute Care Hospital
Windsor Regional Hospital now has a projected time frame for building the New Windsor/Essex Acute Care Hospital. After multiple mentions in the Ontario 2022 Budget, specific details were released today as part of Infrastructure Ontario’s (IO) May 2022 Market Update indicating the tendering process to start early 2025 and construction […]
COVID Vaccines Available at Main Street Pharmacy Through May 12
We have COVID vaccines available by appointment only. We are booking for Comirnaty the Pfizer COVID vaccine for 12 and up: * Wednesday May 4th * Thursday May 5th We are booking for SpikeVax the Moderna COVID vaccine: * Friday May 6th * Tuesday May 10th * Wednesday May 11th […]
Statement from Warden Gary McNamara on Stellantis Announcement
Stellantis announces plans to invest another $3.6 billion Canadian to secure the future of its Windsor and Brampton assembly plants This region has long been the engine powering Canada’s automotive sector and today’s multi-billion-dollar announcement ensures that proud legacy will continue into the future by creating thousands of well-paying jobs […]
Municipal Election Nominations Now Open
The Candidate Nomination period for the 2022 Municipal Election opened Monday, May 2, 2022. If you are interested in running for Kingsville Town Council or as a School Board Trustee, please visit Kingsville’s Candidate Information page for important information, key dates, and downloadable nomination forms. Nomination forms are also available for […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update as of April 29, 2022
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 42 will be closed to traffic between Lauzon Road and County Road 19 (Manning Road) on Sunday, May 1, for Hydro One work […]
Kingsville Benefits from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
Kingsville has been selected along with 11 other Ontario communities to receive funding under one stream of the Investing In Canada Infrastructure program. The program has four streams: Public Transit Green Infrastructure Community, Culture, and Recreation Infrastructure Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Under the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure stream, […]
Kingsville Greenhouse Operator Fined for EPA Violations
A Kingsville greenhouse operator has been fined for failing to comply with the Environmental Protection Act. In early April, Kapital Produce Ltd. was convicted under the Act and fined $50,000, along with an additional fine of $12,500 being a victim fine surcharge. The company which operates a hydroponic greenhouse specializing […]