At the Leamington Council meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Council will: Hold a public meeting under the Drainage Act to consider: Adopting the report provided by N.J. Peralta Engineering, dated April 9, 2025, to provide for the creation of a new municipal drain branching off the Sturgeon Creek Drain, […]
At its May 5, 2025 meeting, Council: Adopted the Engineer’s Report provided by R. Dobbin Engineering Inc. dated February 24, 2025, on the Linden Beach Relief Drain for a new assessment schedule, pursuant to Section 76 of the Drainage Act. Authorized the Mayor and Clerk to extend the service agreement […]
Residents of Windsor-Essex are encouraged to share their input to help update the Regional Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan. Participants are invited to join a virtual community focus group for their area of interest (Windsor or Essex County) and/or share their thoughts in an online survey available from May 16 […]
Tim Hortons is proud to announce that a record-breaking $22.6 million was raised through the sales of Smile Cookies this year, supporting over 600 charities and community groups across Canada and in the United States. “We’re so grateful for the outpouring of support for this year’s Smile Cookie campaign from Tims guests across Canada. Thanks to your incredible generosity […]
County Road 8 will be closed between County Road 9 and County Road 3 for bridge rehabilitation work beginning February 18 for approximately four months. Please use caution and follow the posted detour. County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between Walker Sideroad and County Road 15 beginning May 5 for road […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE Special Closed Meeting of Council Agenda Monday, May 12, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the May 12, 2025 Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time […]
The Town of Kingsville is recruiting for our next wave of Volunteer Firefighters. Are you passionate about your community? Would you like to learn new skills, make a difference in your community and achieve a rewarding personal goal? Consider joining our Kingsville Fire Department. We’re accepting applications until Friday, May 23, […]
Warden pays tribute to local veteran who died in April Warden Hilda MacDonald paid tribute to Second World War veteran Charles Davis, who died April 10 at 102 years of age. He had planned to attend liberation commemoration ceremonies in the Netherlands this month after “never missing an opportunity to […]
Union Water Supply System (UWSS) serves Kingsville, Leamington, Essex and Lakeshore. Kingsville has a Lawn Watering Bylaw to assist the water treatment plant with reducing peak demands on hot days that helps everyone share water resources without putting unnecessary strain on the system. Watering your lawn or garden is based […]
Today marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day or V-E Day. On this day in 1945, celebrations erupted around the world to mark the end of World War II in Europe. The war had been raging for almost five years when Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, […]
Due to unexpected scheduling changes with our contractor, the traffic signal outages at the intersections of Main Street at Wigle, Jasperson, and the McDonalds Plaza originally planned for Thursday, May 8, 2025, will happen today, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. These outages are necessary to complete hardware upgrades on the traffic signals. […]
A test of Alert Ready, Canada’s National Public Alerting System, will take place on Wednesday, May 7 across most provinces and territories. Canadians in participating provinces and territories will receive one test message from their respective provincial or territorial emergency management organization over television, radio and compatible wireless devices at the times indicated below. The […]
Kingsville’s By-law Enforcement Officers will be conducting Pro-Active enforcement throughout the year, beginning this Spring. Enforcement this month will concentrate on the following: – Swimming pools: If you have a swimming pool, you must have a fence at least four feet tall with a self closing and self-latching gate. This […]
Essex County residents are being asked during Emergency Preparedness Week to take some simple actions designed to keep themselves and their families safe in the event of natural disasters and situations like power outages that can arise from adverse weather events. The federal and provincial themes for this year’s Emergency […]
Town by town, canal by canal, Canadian soldiers pushed back the occupying German forces in the Netherlands Today, Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence issued the following statement: “Over the course of eight grueling months from September 1944 to May 1945, the First Canadian Army played a […]
May 5 is the National Day of awareness and remembrance for the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S), also known as “Red Dress Day,” coined by Métis artist Jaime Black as “an aesthetic response to this critical national issue.” The ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous […]
Attention Kingsville Customers: Hydro One advised ELK that they require a scheduled planned outage on Saturday, May 10th from 5:30 to 7am. This outage will impact Hydro One and E.L.K. customers on the same feeder. We apologize for any inconvenience. Office: 172 Forest Avenue, Essex, ON, Canada, Ontario Phone: (519) […]
On May 1, 2025, the Town of Kingsville held an Oscar-themed Volunteer Appreciation Night to recognize 83 community members for their contributions and dedication over the past year. Mayor Dennis Rogers opened the night with a speech thanking Kingsville volunteers, highlighting their impact, and later greeted volunteers and presented them […]
The Ontario government is safeguarding people from unsafe hunting practices by ensuring people follow the regulations pertaining to road and night hunting. Armenio Ferreira of Leamington pleaded guilty to hunting at night, careless hunting, having a loaded firearm in a vehicle and hunting big game without a licence. He was […]
Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning. Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4th to 10th. This year’s theme is: Be Prepared, Know Your Risks. The Town of Kingsville wants to encourage residents to be ready by understanding the risks in our area, creating a household emergency plan, and building […]
County Road 8 will be closed between County Road 9 and County Road 3 for bridge rehabilitation work, beginning February 18 for about 4 months. Please use caution and follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between Walker Sideroad and County Road 15 beginning Monday, May […]
We are letting you know that Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have agreed to resume negotiations. With the support of the mediator, the parties met over two days this week. At the request of the mediator, further comments on the discussion will not be shared […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, May 5, 2025 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]
The Town of Kingsville is proud to announce that its 2024 Recruit Class has completed their one-year probationary period. The Town recognized the accomplishments of this dedicated group at a Badge Pinning Ceremony on April 30, 2025. “Becoming a firefighter in Kingsville is no small feat,” said Kingsville’s Fire Chief, […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2024-26, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
At its April 28, 2025 meeting, Council: Directed Administration to prepare a report regarding the Municipal Accommodation Tax Approved the Essex County O.P.P. Detachment Board – South’s 2025 Budget, and approved remuneration for Kingsville appointed members and Provincially appointed members Authorized Administration to develop and implement a Temporary Patio Policy […]
Work on Phases 3 and 4 of the County Road 42 and County Road 19 reconstruction project is scheduled to begin on May 12. Motorists should expect detours and intermittent road closures. The completion of Phase 3 and 4 work will include: The construction of a roundabout at the intersection […]
Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark the results of the federal election: “I want to congratulate Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election victory. I also want to thank Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh and every candidate who put their name on a ballot for their service […]
Unifor congratulates Liberal leader Mark Carney on his election and urges him to swiftly take action to build a stronger, more resilient Canadian economy for working people in light of the trade war with the U.S. “Throughout the campaign, the effects of this U.S.-provoked trade war deepened, with hundreds of thousands of […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of April 22, 2025, Council: Adopted an Engineer’s report regarding a new access bridge over the Bailey Drain, authorized the works to be tendered, and approved the scheduling of a Court of Revision. Council also approved a by-law to provide a new access bridge over […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, April 28, 2025 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]
Province takes steps to protect students, families and taxpayer funds In response to a number of cases of financial mismanagement by school boards, the Ontario government is taking action to increase accountability and ensure boards are focused on improving student outcomes, so students are able to acquire the skills and […]
An Essex-Windsor EMS paramedic has received a provincial award for his efforts to ensure tissue donations that help save and improve lives can be made even if the donors die at home. Gerry Seguin has been named the 2024 Provincial Donation Champion Award recipient by Trillium Gift of Life Network […]
On March 31, the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation placed an urgent call for assistance to Erie Wildlife Rescue (EWR). A local Kingsville resident had called Jack Miner staff to inform them that a Canada Goose was caught in a leg-hold trap. The goose was found near a creek running through […]
At its Monday, April 14, 2025 Council meeting, in response to concerns regarding capacity at the Ruthven Sanitary System, Council passed an Interim Control By-law that prohibits construction, alteration, or expansion of any building or structure in Kingsville that would add discharge to the Ruthven Sanitary System for a one-year period, […]
This weekend, the Windsor Essex, Leamington-District, and Amherstburg Chambers of Commerce proudly host the 113th Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), following a successful joint bid to bring the event to the region. Nearly 150 delegates from across Ontario’s Chamber Network will gather in Windsor-Essex as […]
For the 2025 operational season, the gates at Fort Malden National Historic Site will be closed during the Fort’s hours of operation, which are: May 17 to June 29: Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 1 to August 31: Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
The County of Essex has released a Development Charges Background Study and is planning public information sessions as it continues exploring the feasibility of implementing development charges to help pay for growth-related services. The study assesses the growth-related costs of County-wide services including library, land ambulance, long-term care, roads and waste diversion. […]
The Town of Kingsville has initiated a Settlement Area Boundary review to determine the future of residential and employment growth in our community. This review builds on the County of Essex’s comprehensive Land Needs Assessment. Visit the Settlement Area Boundary Review project on our citizen engagement portal, HaveYourSayKingsville.ca to recommend land for consideration, […]
Ontario building fewer homes today than in 1970s, despite nearly 4 times higher annual population growth The annual number of new homes being built in Ontario is fewer now than it was in the 1970s, despite annual population growth in the province being nearly four times higher, finds a new […]
Warden and council support Hospice Dove Pin campaign Warden Hilda MacDonald encouraged residents to support the annual Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Dove Pin campaign. The warden and members of council wore the blue Dove Pins at Wednesday’s meeting to promote the campaign, which runs from April 24 to […]
Clean up and restoration work near the new County Road 42 roundabout resumes April 22 and is expected to last several weeks. The construction work will include: Full-depth pavement removal between the new Banwell Road cul-de-sac and Connector Road. Installation of a barrier curb along the parking lot at County […]
The Town of Kingsville has launched a community survey to gather feedback for its Recreation Programs and Events Action Plan. This initiative aligns with our Strategic Plan – a 2040 Vision for Kingsville, and insights will help ensure future programs and events are in sync with what residents want. Recreational activities and events […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of April 22, 2025, Council will: Hold a public meeting under the Drainage Act to consider: Adopting the report provided by Baird AE for a new access bridge over the Bailey Drain. Authorizing the project to be tendered and, should the submitted tenders fall within […]
Since the band’s formation in 1984, its unique mix of country, folk and rock has helped shape Canadian music Earlier this month, Canada Post unveiled a new stamp to celebrate one of Canada’s most beloved bands, Blue Rodeo. From the time it formed in 1984, the iconic group and its […]
The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, and Monday, April 21, 2025, in observance of the Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/ReportAnIssue. Please note the following municipal service level adjustments because of the holiday: Nature […]
Canada has some of the best air quality in the world, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “As Earth Day approaches, Canadians should know that they breathe some of the cleanest air on Earth,” said Elmira Aliakbari, director of […]
At its April 14, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved a Zoning By-law Amendment for 52 Heritage Road. Approved a Consent Application to sever an existing dwelling, deemed surplus to the needs of the applicants’ farming operation, at 459 County Road 34 East, subject to certain conditions. Awarded the 2025 Rural Road […]
For those whose Garbage Day is normally on Friday, this week’s pickup will be on Thursday, April 17. This change is due to the Easter weekend. Residents can contact GFL Environmental for service inquiries, issues, bins, carts or for new builds/homeowners via 1-844-415-4351 or WeRecycling@gflenv.com. Image: Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority
Despite fears about mass unemployment, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), like past major technological innovations, will transform economies, raise living standards, and likely contribute to net job creation, finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Like the printing press, […]
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB), on April 14, 2025, officially confirmed and approved the establishment of a union for part-time and sessional professors, instructors, counsellors and librarians at all 24 Ontario public colleges, to be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). “We respect the important contributions […]
Please be advised that Wigle Avenue will be closed between Katie Crescent and Glass Avenue starting Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (weather permitting) for storm sewer and water main connection work for the 175 Wigle Avenue subdivision. The road will close to through traffic for 2-3 days between 7:00 am and […]
The Women Changing the World Global Awards recently celebrated its third year of honouring exceptional women from across the globe who are creating meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. Held in London, England, this prestigious event brought together changemakers from over 2000 nominations worldwide. Among the cohort of award […]
Make sure the candidates knocking on your door during the federal election campaign know that Essex County counts! The County of Essex has identified priorities it wants the incoming federal government to address to help build a more resilient economy and a brighter, more prosperous future for the residents of […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, April 14, 2025 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://www.kingsville.ca/livestream […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2024-26, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
On April 10, we celebrate Indigenous Nurses Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the contributions of Indigenous nurses to their communities. This date is significant as it marks the birth of Edith Monture, a pioneering Mohawk nurse whose legacy continues to inspire. Born on April 10, 1890, on the Six Nations […]
Expansion will help municipalities deliver on provincial priorities like building homes and infrastructure Ontario is proposing to expand strong mayor powers to the heads of council in 169 additional municipalities effective May 1, 2025 to help deliver on provincial priorities, such as building more homes, transit and other infrastructure across Ontario. This […]
We are excited to announce that ServiceOntario Harrow is now renewing Senior Driving testing for those who are 80 years old and older. Give us a call at 519-738-2564 for more information. Location: 72 King St. E Unit 3 Harrow, Ontario N0R 1G0 Phone: (519) 738-2564 Facebook: ServiceOntario Harrow Image […]
Significant changes to the registration requirements for nursing applicants in Ontario are now in effect. These changes are a major part of CNO’s efforts to modernize the process for assessing and registering nursing applicants in Ontario. They enhance CNO’s registration process for internationally educated applicants and support a smoother transition […]
Two events, the Children’s Easter Egg Hunt and Dog’s Easter Egg Hunt, return Saturday, April 19, 2025. The Children’s Easter Egg Hunt is happening at Lakeside Park starting at 10:00 am. Ages 1-4 will begin at 11:00 am and ages 5-8 will begin at 11:30 am. In the event of […]
Province delivering support to businesses, while making Ontario the best place in the G7 to invest, create jobs and do business The Ontario government is providing approximately $11 billion in relief and support for workers and businesses as it protects the province’s economy from economic uncertainty and the impact of […]
The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following applications at its April 15, 2025 meeting: 1357 Heritage Road (County Road 50): An application for a technical severance. The applicants are proposing to re-establish lots that have merged on title as separate lots. No new lots are being proposed. B-2025-3 614 […]
Are you passionate about your community? The Town of Kingsville is looking for volunteers to serve on the following Committees: Communities in Bloom Migration Festival Fantasy of Lights Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Help us plan events and initiatives that improve experiences for our residents and visitors. You can make a […]
Council will review the following applications at the April 14, 2025 meeting: 459 County Road 34 East: Applications for a surplus dwelling. The applicant is proposing to sever the existing dwelling and accessory structures onto a new lot and retain the vacant farmland. The retained farmland will be re-zoned to […]
The Town of Kingsville is happy to see local businesses recognized as winners in TWEPI’s 10th Annual Best of Windsor Essex Awards. The awards aim to celebrate the best things to see and do in the region. “I want to personally congratulate all of our Kingsville winners,” said Kingsville Mayor, Dennis Rogers. […]
Windsor, Ont. is welcoming a nearly $300-million investment by Minth Group, a Canadian owned global leader in the manufacturing of exterior and structural automotive parts. Together with representatives from the Province of Ontario and the City of Windsor, Minth Group announced the construction of a 379,415 sq. ft. manufacturing plant, […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of March 25, 2025, Council: Denied Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment permitting a three-year extension for the use of two boarding houses at 6 Georgia Avenue. Deferred a consent application which seeks to sever a surplus farm dwelling from 1831 Mersea Road 10, and a […]
Stellantis has responded to the imposition of a 25% auto tariff with the temporary layoff of thousands of Unifor Local 444 members at Windsor Assembly Plant and additional layoffs in Mexico and at U.S. facilities. “Unifor warned that U.S. tariffs would hurt auto workers almost immediately and in this case the layoffs […]
Warden encourages participation in the library’s spring cleanup Grab a kit at an Essex County Library branch and join The Great Cleanup Challenge. Warden Hilda MacDonald encouraged residents to take part in the fun, month-long challenge put on by the library and the Essex Region Conservation Authority. Kits available at […]
Unifor is calling on the federal government to keep all options on the table in the escalating trade war with the U.S. as new auto tariffs will fall on Canada’s auto sector at midnight tonight. “Trump is gaslighting us, wanting us to be grateful for not having reciprocal tariffs imposed on Canada while he […]
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island has announced the winners of the 10th Annual Best of Windsor Essex Awards as voted at bestofwindsoressex.ca. Now in its 10th year, the Best Of Windsor Essex Award have honoured over 525 local businesses, attractions and events since its inception. “We are excited to be able to announce the winners of […]
The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $17.20 to $17.60 an hour effective October 1, 2025, to support workers and businesses. This annualized wage increase is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 2.4 per cent and will bring Ontario’s minimum wage to the second highest provincial […]
Are you passionate about history, culture, and community engagement? Willistead Manor Inc. is seeking dedicated volunteers to join its board of directors. This is your chance to be part of shaping the future of historic Willistead Manor in Walkerville! As a member of this advisory board, you will play a key role […]
Over three days last month, Canada’s greenhouse vegetable growers got a preview of what sweeping US tariffs would do to their industry, and they saw that the impact could be devastating. Canada’s fruit and vegetable growers have long-known about the inadequacies in current safety net programs. In recent years, extreme weather events and […]
New stamp continues the long-standing tradition of recognizing the accomplishments of former prime ministers Canada Post has unveiled a new stamp in recognition of Canada’s 18th prime minister, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney (1939-2024). Born in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Mulroney is considered one of Canada’s most consequential prime ministers. This latest stamp […]
The Town of Kingsville is preparing to begin cemetery maintenance in April. We encourage residents to remove wreaths, blankets, and Christmas decorations by March 31, 2025, to ensure they’re not disposed of by staff during the clean-up. We appreciate your cooperation. See Kingsville’s Cemetery By-law for more details.
Contractors working on behalf of the Municipality of Leamington will be undertaking a sewer separation and road reconstruction project on multiple streets as part of ongoing infrastructure improvements. Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2025 and is expected to be completed by November 2025, weather permitting. The affected roads […]
More than 20 per cent of households in Canada earning less than $55,000 experience energy poverty, meaning they spend ten per cent or more of their household budget for electricity, home heating fuel and gasoline, finds a new report published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public […]
The Town of Kingsville would like to inform residents that we have marked several trees in our downtown core for removal after an Arborist determined they are becoming hazardous to the downtown core. When a landmark tree that will significantly alter the streetscape or natural features of the neighbourhood is […]
The 45th federal general election is scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025. Canadians will vote for a new member of Parliament in each of 343 ridings. On Sunday, March 23, after being in power for nine days, Prime Minister Mark Carney requested Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament which […]
Please be advised that the driveway leading to the Ridgeview Park parking lot will be closed from mid-day Wednesday, March 26, 2025, to Monday, March 31, 2025, to support the ongoing construction of the Cottam Community Centre. Visitors are encouraged to use active transportation or park on the street during […]
Some of these involve Facebook pages or emails from entities claiming to be OEB, or affiliated with or endorsed by the OEB. Some even falsely include the OEB’s name and logo. Others claim to offer rebates or to help consumers apply for bill support programs. This is often accompanied by […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of March 25, 2025, Council will: Hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider: Temporary use Zoning By-law Amendment permitting a three-year extension for the use of two boarding houses at 6 Georgia Avenue; Consent application which seeks to sever a surplus farm […]
On Saturday, March 22, 2025 rallies were held on both sides of the Windsor/ Detroit border to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canadian sovereignty and economic stability. There were multiple goals for these rallies. Several messages were delivered by both groups. Canadians stood as a united front against […]
The federal carbon charge will be removed from customer bills effective April 1, 2025, subject to Ontario Energy Board approval. Please note that your bill will continue to show federal carbon charges incurred for any natural gas usage up to and including March 31, 2025. Please check back regularly for […]
The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce South Essex Community Council (SECC) has signed on to lease space at Lions Hall to expand youth programming and strengthen employment services. Council approved the agreement at its March 17, 2025, meeting. “This is exciting news for the Town and South Essex […]
New study published by the Fraser Institute examines property crime and violent crime rates across 36 Canadian and over 300 United States metropolitan areas The rate of property crimes per person in Toronto is 40 per cent higher than New York, finds a new study published today by the Fraser […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of March 4, 2025, Council: Held a Court of Revision under the Drainage Act and confirmed the Schedule of Assessment in the engineer’s report for a new access culvert for the 8th Concession Branch of the Big Creek Drain. Approved a proposal to convert a […]
Employee Excellence Awards presented to outstanding county staff The first annual Employee Excellence Awards were presented to four winners and 20 others who received honourable mentions at the start of Wednesday’s Essex County Council meeting. “We are extremely fortunate to have such exceptional, experienced, passionate and skilled professionals here at […]
Experienced team will deliver on historic mandate from the people to protect Ontario’s economy and workers On March 19, 2025, Premier Doug Ford unveiled his cabinet with an experienced team that will deliver on the government’s mandate to do whatever is necessary to protect Ontario in the face of tariffs […]
The Municipality of Leamington is inviting community members to nominate outstanding individuals, groups, and organizations for the fourth annual Mayor’s Recognition Awards—a program that honours those who have made significant contributions to the community. The Mayor’s Recognition Awards celebrate excellence in various aspects of community life, from athletics and innovation […]
County Road 31 (Albuna Townline) is closed immediately north of County Road 20 (Seacliff Drive) to County Road 34 (Talbot Road) for an emergency gas main repair. This closure is necessary to repair a gas main leak, with repair work being undertaken by Enbridge Gas. The closure is anticipated to […]
At its March 17, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved zoning changes for the property at 197 Lansdowne Avenue, shifting it from “Industrial” to “Commercial.” Council also updated the Zoning By-law to allow for fewer parking spaces (42) and to exempt trucks and trailers from needing a paved area for turning. Approved […]
The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations across the Great Lakes will open on the following dates: March 21: Amherstburg, Kingston, Port Dover, Port Weller March 28: Cobourg April 4: Goderich, Meaford, Tobermory April 11: Thunder Bay Waterways remain very cold at this time of year and take much longer to warm up when compared to […]
The Town of Essex is participating in an emergency preparedness training exercise from March 14 to 21, 2025, in collaboration with Windsor Regional Hospital, the City of Windsor, the County of Essex, the Town of Amherstburg, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, and provincial and international partners. This initiative simulates a coordinated […]
Kingsville Fire and Rescue is working with the Loomex Group on a Fire Master Plan. Our goal is to identify strategies for managing heightened demands on the fire department as the community grows, and align services to meet community need. Please take our survey to provide input on our current […]
Canadian air travel is plagued by higher ticket prices, poorer service, and limited consumer choice due to ineffective and outdated federal policies, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan public policy think-tank. “As Canadian travellers know all too well, airfares in Canada are higher than […]
Essex MP Chris Lewis had the honour on March 15, 2025, of presenting the King Charles III Coronation Medal to several individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada and their communities. Recipients are: Donald Lucier Gilbert Bastien Linda Lynch Richard Brooks Mary-Maureen Atkin Tim McAllister Jeremy Douglas Sinasac The […]
