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Windsor Raises Concerns Over Asylum Claimant Program

City Facing Significant Financial Implications in Relation to Federal Government Asylum Claimant Process Changes – With changes to IHAP initiative, the federal government is requiring municipalities and the province to begin shouldering the financial and resource burdens associated with providing interim housing and related supports for asylum claimants at the […]

Canadian News

Immigration Should Prioritize STEM Qualifications, Language Skills

To help increase living standards for Canadians, the federal government should reform its immigration system and prioritize immigrants with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) qualifications and strong English or French language skills, finds a new essay released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. […]

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Leamington Summer Student And Seasonal Positions Now Open

The Municipality of Leamington is accepting online applications for 2025 summer student and seasonal positions. The following positions are available: Student Positions: Civil Engineering Student Day Camp Counsellor Marina Dock Hand Parks and Roads Student Labourer Planning Student PCC Laboratory Assistant / General Labourer Records Management Student Water Services Student […]

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Kingsville Begins Short-Term Rental Licensing Program

Applications for a Short-Term Rental Licence are now available on the Town’s website at www.kingsville.ca/STR. On November 4, 2024, Kingsville Town Council adopted By-law 82-2024, which mandates that all Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in the Town must be licensed to operate or advertise. This new regulation aims to ensure compliance with safety and […]

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Leamington Council Considers — January 14, 2025

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Council will: Consider a report regarding Microsoft licensing for SharePoint Implementation. Council will determine whether to approve Microsoft licensing fees that may be funded through the General and Administration Reserve, to support the functionality of SharePoint for improved collaboration, security, […]

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Garbage Pickup Dates This Week

For those whose Garbage Day is normally on Tuesday, nothing changes this week. Pickup will still be on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. if your Garbage Day is normally on Friday, this week pickup will be on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Residents can contact GFL Environmental for service inquiries, issues, bins, […]

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2024 — A Year Of Momentum For Gordie Howe International Bridge

2024 was monumental for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project with achievements that were both on public display and behind-the-scenes. In honour of the jersey number our namesake, Gordie Howe, famously wore throughout his hockey career, here are the project’s top nine highlights that defined 2024. 9. Construction on the […]

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Residents Warned Fake Water Meter Inspections Scam

The Municipality of Leamington is warning residents about a scam involving individuals falsely claiming to represent the Municipality’s Water Services Department to gain access to homes under the pretense of conducting water meter inspections. Residents have reported being contacted by these individuals, who do not represent the Municipality. Please note […]

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Leamington Council Approves 2025 Budget

The Municipality of Leamington Council has approved the 2025 Operating and Capital Budget, emphasizing the Municipality’s commitment to community growth, infrastructure enhancement, and organizational excellence. The budget introduces a municipal tax levy increase, resulting in an additional $120.54 annually ($10.05 per month) for an average urban residential home assessed at […]

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Leamington Advisory To Residents During Canada Post Strike

The Municipality of Leamington is advising residents that the ongoing Canada Post strike may impact the delivery of municipal paper documents, including water/wastewater bills, property tax bills, invoices, and public notices. Alternative options are available for residents and businesses to ensure uninterrupted access to important information. Key Reminders for Residents: […]

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MPP Dowie Announces Windsor-Tecumseh Annual Griswold Awards

Andrew Dowie, MPP for Windsor-Tecumseh, is thrilled to announce the return of the Griswold Awards for their second year of celebrating the spectacular holiday decorations at the homes and businesses in our community! Inspired by the over-the-top holiday antics of Clark Griswold from the movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, the […]

Ontario News

Ontario Nature Asks: Will Bill 212 Destroy More Ontario Farmland?

A Fast Track to Congestion and the Destruction of Farmland and Natural Areas On November 20, Ontario Nature and its partners, submitted their analysis of the Government of Ontario’s misleadingly titled Bill 212, Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 and the Highway 413 Act on the day that the Environmental Registry of Ontario […]

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Pelee Coastal Resilience Committee Delivers Update On Workshop

The first round of Pelee Peninsula Coastal Resilience workshops is complete. Both the Wheatley and Kingsville sessions had good turnouts, and the presentations were well-received. The question and answer period generated in-depth discussions on shoreline issues, concerns, and ideas on how to improve our shoreline resilience going forward. Everyone was […]

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Town Releases Draft 2025 Budget on ‘Have Your Say Kingsville’

The Town of Kingsville has released its 2025 Draft Budget for community review and feedback. Budget deliberations take place on December 4, 2024. The budget, as proposed, prioritizes: Stronger Infrastructure Road reconstruction and resurfacing, $4.5 million Bridge replacements and rehabilitations, $1 million Sidewalk replacements, $280,000 Increasing road and bridge lifecycle […]

Ontario News

Invasive Species Action Fund Opens 2025 Call For Proposals

Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is opening a new round of funding through the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) to facilitate on-the-ground management and monitoring of critical invasive species including invasive plants, aquatics, and forest pests. Municipalities, conservation authorities, Indigenous […]