At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Council: Approved a By-law to rezone the consolidated lands at 731 County Road 14 from an Agricultural Residential Zone and an Agricultural Hobby Farm Zone to Agricultural General. Adopted an engineer’s report regarding a new access bridge over the Big […]
The safety of Canada’s road users is a top priority for the Government of Canada, and that starts with the safe transportation of our children. While school buses have an excellent safety record in Canada and remain the safest means of transporting children to and from school, there are always […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has paused in his plan to put tariffs on Canada. He has agreed to delay instituting any tariffs for at least 30 days after discussions with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday. Canada’s counter-tariffs on the U.S. have been cancelled. Trudeau informed Trump that Canada will […]
Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for a 2025 student or seasonal position with the Municipality of Leamington! 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 […]
New Black History Month stamp features Marie Joseph Angélique Canada Post has unveiled its 2025 Black History Month stamp featuring Marie Joseph Angélique. Her harrowing story reminds us of the history of enslavement in what is now Canada – and sheds light on how those who were enslaved resisted their […]
The County of Essex is requesting proposals from interested parties to provide an Intensive Supportive Housing Program within the boundaries of the County of Essex to vulnerable adults with complex needs. The County is inviting responses from qualified service providers and/or supportive housing facilities, defined as any residence, rest home, […]
Each February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and celebrations that honour the legacy and contributions of Black people in Canada and their communities. The 2025 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.” This theme acknowledges the […]
On February 1 2025, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada is moving forward with 25 per cent tariffs on $155 billion worth of goods in response to the unjustified and unreasonable tariffs […]
The Municipality of Leamington remains committed to addressing the community’s need for attainable and affordable housing. However, after extensive efforts to finalize an agreement with Amico Properties Inc. (Amico) for the proposed development of attainable and affordable housing on the former Leamington District Secondary School property located at 125 Talbot […]
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Monday, February 3, 2025 Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Town of Kingsville’s Meeting of the Committee of the Whole will take place on February 3 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Agenda (PDF): Agenda Package – Committee of the […]
At its January 27, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved an application to sever an existing dwelling, deemed surplus to the needs of the applicants’ farming operation on a 0.51 ha (1.3 ac.) lot known as 516 Road 11, in the Town of Kingsville, subject to certain conditions. Approved an application to […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, February 5, 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, […]
The County of Essex has added an online form to its website so that members of the public can easily contact all members of Council at the same time. In the past, residents seeking to provide feedback to all members of Council at once had to type in individual email addresses. Now, […]
Premier Doug Ford has confirmed that the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, has accepted the premier’s advice to sign a proclamation dissolving the 43rd Parliament of the Province of Ontario, effective as of 4:00 p.m. on January 28, 2025. Pursuant to the provisions of the Election Act, […]
Province investing more than $16 million to help reduce risks and improve emergency planning The Ontario government is investing over $16 million to support emergency management needs in communities and enhance local preparedness to address the complex challenges posed by oil and gas related issues. This funding includes: $12.3 million […]
Are you passionate about your community? The Town of Kingsville is looking for volunteers to serve on the following Committees: Communities in Bloom Fantasy of Lights Migration Festival Help us plan events and initiatives that improve experiences for our residents and visitors. You can make a difference while meeting great people […]
At the Leamington Council meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Council will: Hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider: Approving a By-law to rezone the consolidated lands at 731 County Road 14 from an Agricultural Residential Zone and an Agricultural Hobby Farm Zone to an Agricultural General. […]
The Government of Canada has informed Canada Post that it intends to make repayable funding of up to $1.034 billion available to the Corporation through the 2025-26 fiscal year. This short-term financing liability, which is within the regulations of the Canada Post Corporation Act, is designed to ensure the Corporation can […]
Anthony Leardi, MPP for the riding of Essex, announced on Friday the new Senior Active Living Centre for LaSalle. This is one of the up to 100 new SALC programs opening across the province this year to help improve seniors’ quality of life and build community engagement. “LaSalle Senior Active […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, January 27, 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 […]
Warming Centre The Essex County Homelessness Hub in Leamington is opening its doors for those who need a warm place to go at night. The drop-in centre – at 215 Talbot Street East in the South Essex Community Council (SECC) building – is now open from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. seven days a […]
Provincial investment will facilitate the construction of up to 2,927 homes On January 23, 2025, Anthony Leardi, MPP for the Riding of Essex, announced that the Ontario government is investing $7,437,500 in critical infrastructure to facilitate the construction of up to 2,927 new homes in Kingsville. The funding is being […]
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 […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Council: Approved Microsoft Licensing fees in the amount of $67,520 + HST to support the functionality of SharePoint for improved collaboration, security, and compliance. Approved a By-law to Regulate the Operation of Municipal Cemeteries. Council also authorized the price list […]
Streamlined process will allow seniors to renew their licences and complete testing in one visit to ServiceOntario The Ontario government is making it simpler for seniors aged 80 and over to safely stay behind the wheel by introducing a more convenient process for renewing their drivers’ licences. Starting February 3, […]
Up to 20,000 youth in Canada between the ages of 12 and 30 to benefit from new CSC-funded volunteer service opportunities Young people are building the Canada of today and of tomorrow, and the Government of Canada is creating new opportunities so they can foster their skills. Through the Canada […]
$200 payment will be sent to every eligible taxpayer and child in Ontario The Ontario government has begun issuing $200 taxpayer rebates to provincial taxpayers, as well as each of their eligible children, to help address the high cost of the federal carbon tax and high interest rates, with cheques […]
At its January 13, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved the following actions based on the recommendations of the Integrity Commissioner’s report dated January 6, 2025, respecting an investigation of a complaint received regarding the conduct of a Town of Kingsville Committee Member: That Council issues a public reprimand to the Committee […]
Get to Know the Plan for Snow Street parking restrictions During winter, our primary goal is to address snow and ice so you can safely get where you need to go, which is only possible when the snow plow’s path is free from vehicles and obstacles. Amendments to Kingsville’s Winter […]
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. […]
Homelessness Hub is an Overnight Warming Centre The County of Essex is again providing a warming centre and haven from the cold to those experiencing homelessness this winter, Warden Hilda MacDonald said in her opening remarks to council on Wednesday. The Essex County Homelessness Hub in Leamington is currently open from 10 […]
The Council of the Town of Kingsville passed By-law 01-2025 on January 13, 2025 By-law 01-2025 amends the Town of Kingsville Comprehensive Zoning By-law 1-2014, Section 4.2 – Accessory Buildings & Structures, to the following: Section 4.2 (h) Accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed the following heights: in residential […]
Eligible Leamington residents are now able to take advantage of the Affordable Pass Program (APP) and purchase subsidized bus fares for LTGO On-Demand Transit. The APP subsidizes residents living in low-income households at a discounted rate of 50% before taxes. Residents can apply for or learn more about the APP […]
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 […]
Proposed federal tax hike would make Canada’s top capital gains tax rate among the highest of 37 advanced countries Ottawa’s proposed increase to the effective capital gains tax rate will result in Canada having among the highest—and least competitive—top capital gains tax rates in the industrialized world, finds a new […]
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 […]
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, […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, January 13, 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 Special and Regular Meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, which are scheduled to commence at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, respectively. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2024-26, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of […]
Kingsville Town Council will review the following applications at its January 27, 2025 Council meeting: B-2024-21 & ZBA-2024-14 – Applications for a surplus farm dwelling. The applicant is proposing to sever the existing house and accessory structure onto a new residential lot. The proposed remaining farmland will be rezoned to prevent […]
With historical data spanning over 19 years, the Henley Passport Index is the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The Index compares the visa-free access of 199 different passports to 227 travel destinations. Singapore reclaims its crown […]
Canada Post has reinstated on-time service guarantees and returned to full service levels for domestic parcels. We thank Canadians for their patience these past few weeks as we’ve worked to safely restore normal operations while managing significant holiday volumes. While we’ve stabilized our operations and taken care of the parcels […]
The City of Windsor is gearing up to join in the excitement of the Detroit Lions Playoffs with a breathtaking and awe-inspiring show high above the Windsor waterfront downtown this Friday, January 10, 2025. A Detroit Lions themed drone show, gifted to the City of Windsor by the Detroit Lions, […]
Kingsville Town Council will meet on the following dates in 2025: Monday, January 13, 2025 Monday, January 27, 2025 Monday, February 10, 2025 Monday, February 24, 2025 Monday, March 3, 2025 Monday, March 17, 2025 Monday, April 14, 2025 Monday, April 28, 2025 Monday, May 5, 2025 Monday, May 26, […]
The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Tuesday, January 7, 2025 6:00 – 8:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 For information pertaining to this agenda or to arrange for any additional accessibility needs, please contact the Recording Secretary at mducharme@kingsville.ca […]
The Town of Kingsville wants to inform the public that Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Small Craft Harbours (DFO-SCH) plans to demolish the docks and supporting structure at Cedar Beach Small Craft Harbour this January. The docks are in poor condition and have started to deteriorate to the point where the structure […]
The Town of Kingsville provides several Christmas Tree drop-off Depots, which will remain open until the end of January. You may drop your live tree off at any of the following locations: Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Drive (Southeast Parking Lot) Lakeside Park, 314 Queen Street (Herrington Parking Lot) Linden Beach […]
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, […]
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 […]
Kingsville Town Council will review the following applications at its January 13, 2025 Council meeting: OPA & ZBA-2024-4: The Town of Kingsville is proposing amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning by-law with respect to building heights within the Main Street Corridor, specifically the Main Street Neighbourhood and the Main […]
For those whose Garbage Day is normally on Tuesday, nothing changes this week. Pickup will still be on Tuesday, December 24. For those whose Garbage Day is normally on Friday, this week pickup will be on Saturday, December 28. Recycling will be picked up on Thursday, December 26 this week […]
Canada Post has processed the parcels held in the postal system during the strike, with all these items now flowing through our network or delivered. We expect a significant portion of these items to be delivered before Christmas. Here’s what Canadians need to know as we make good progress on ramping […]
County of Essex offices will be closed Christmas Eve day (Tuesday, Dec. 24), Christmas Day (Wednesday, Dec. 25) and Boxing Day (Thursday, Dec. 26), reopening on Friday, Dec. 27. They will close again at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and remain closed through New Year’s Day (Wednesday, Jan. 1), reopening […]
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING Official Plan Amendment – File Number OPA-07 810 Mersea Road 4, Municipality of Leamington Take Notice Essex County Council will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 5 p.m., in Council Chambers in the County of Essex Administrative Building, located at […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Council: Held a Public Meeting under the Planning Act and approved the following: Consent Application B-37-23: To sever 21.042 hectares from the rear of 821 Mersea Road 11 and add it to the neighbouring property, vacant land west of 1280 […]
Grab some hot chocolate and goodies, come make Christmas cards, and listen to live entertainment happening inside Lakeside Park Pavilion on December 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm. All aboard the Kingsville Express Train for a tour through Lakeside Park to see the lights before it departs at the end of […]
National historic designations illustrate the defining moments in the story of Canada. Together, they tell the stories of who we are and connect us to our past, enriching our understanding of ourselves, each other, and our country. Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada today commemorated […]
Canada Post will restart operations tomorrow and begin the process of safely ramping up and stabilizing operations across the country. With a large, integrated network of processing plants, depots and post offices, stabilizing operations will take time and the company asks Canadians for their patience. Canada Post will continue to […]
In light of the recent Canada Post strike, the Town of Kingsville is extending the due date for December water bills to January 31, 2025. This change affects water bills that would normally be sent out within the below map boundary. (Kingsville Route – See Map). Residents can receive a […]
Happy Holidays from all of us at the Municipality of Leamington. Please note the following municipal program and service level adjustments for the 2024 holiday season: Leamington Municipal Building The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on the following days: Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Thursday, December […]
The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following application at its December 17, 2024 meeting: 1500 Heritage Road (County Road 50): Applications for consent & minor variance. The applicant is proposing the creation of 1 new residential lot. The sizes of the proposed new lots are less than the […]
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 […]
On Thursday, December 12, the Municipality of Leamington held a dedication ceremony at the Leamington Fire Hall to honour the late Lieutenant Adam Kroeker of the Leamington Fire Service. A shadowbox commemorating Adam’s legacy was unveiled in the presence of his family, and colleagues. The tribute, which prominently displays Lieutenant […]
On December 13, the Minister of Labour established a process with the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to assess the likelihood of Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) reaching agreements by the end of 2024. After two days of hearings, the CIRB has issued its ruling […]
Canada Post is currently reviewing the details of the Minister of Labour’s announcement this morning to ensure we are prepared to fully participate in the process and comply with the Minister’s directive. While that unfolds, we look forward to welcoming our employees back to work and serving Canadians and customers. […]
Today, the Union has learned that the Minister of Labour is using his powers under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to direct the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to determine whether Canada Post and CUPW can negotiate collective agreements in the near future. The CIRB will hear from […]
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 […]
Excitement is building as the Gordie Howe International Bridge project draws closer to construction completion and opening day in 2025. This fall, a new cohort of co-op students had the opportunity to be part of history in the making on this once-in-generation infrastructure project. Sixteen co-op students are wrapping up […]
CUPW’s latest offer would add billions of dollars in unsustainable fixed costs to Canada Post Canada Post has carefully reviewed the latest offers from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and determined that the union’s demands are unaffordable and unsustainable – adding billions of dollars in long-term fixed costs. […]
At its December 9, 2024 meeting, Council: Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA 2024-16 to amend the zoning designation on parts of the subject land, municipally known as 175 Wigle Avenue, legally described as Part of Lots 64, 65 & 69, Part of Bauslaugh Avenue, Part of Lane Registered Plan […]
The number of Canadians donating to charity—as a percentage of all tax filers—is at the lowest point in 20 years, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “The holiday season is a time to reflect on charitable giving, and the data […]
Union’s demands reinforce the status quo and add significant, unsustainable long-term fixed costs Canada Post has received the latest offers from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and is extremely disappointed that their intent appears to be to widen the gap in negotiations, rather than close it. We are […]
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Council will: Hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider: Consent application B-37-23 which seeks to sever 21.042 hectares from the rear of 821 Mersea Road 11 and add it to the neighbouring property, vacant land west of […]
Abraham Orthodontics hosted 500 people across Windsor-Essex at Mastronardi Estate Winery to raise funds for Erie Shores Health Foundation to help bring MRI to Erie Shores HealthCare. The Jody Raffoul Band rocked the night and Dr. Maxwell and Christen Abraham were proud to present a donation of over $50,000.00. The […]
The Municipality of Leamington is delighted to reveal the winners of the 2024 Mayor’s Holiday Card Design Contest. This year, the Municipality partnered with local schools to invite Grade 4 and 5 students to submit their creative drawings for a chance to be featured on the cover of the Mayor’s […]
Canada Post continues to wait for a formal response to the proposals shared with CUPW through the mediator on Friday afternoon. Our proposals include significant moves to close the gap on key issues like weekend delivery, pensions and wages to reach new agreements and get our people back to work. […]
Hiring by the federal government in excess of population growth cost taxpayers $7.5 billion in 2022/23 The federal workforce has grown more rapidly than the Canadian population starting in 2015/16, imposing significant costs on taxpayers, finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public […]
County Road 31 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 14 for a culvert replacement beginning Sept. 23 for approximately 12 weeks. The intersection of County Road 29 and Kingsville Road 5 West will be closed for a culvert replacement beginning Nov. 11 for approximately six weeks. There will be a short-term […]
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, December 9, 2024 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 […]
Warden Commends Those Embracing the Spirit of Giving Warden Hilda MacDonald praised staff and residents who are getting into the holiday spirit by volunteering and donating to make the Christmas season merrier for others. Both the Essex County roads staff and Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics have been participating in Christmas parades […]
Kingsville Town Council approved the 2025 Budget at its December 4, 2024 budget deliberations. The municipal tax increase is 3.61%, which represents an annual increase of $74.54 on the average home in Kingsville. The budget includes: $4.5 million for road reconstruction and resurfacing $1 million for bridge replacements and rehabilitations […]
Expanded scope of practice will make it faster and more convenient to connect to care The Ontario government is making it easier and more convenient for people to connect to the care they need. Upcoming regulation changes will expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and registered nurses to order […]
Coming up this weekend is the two-day Christmas Artisan Market happening at the Lakeside Park Pavilion. Day 1 is on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Day 2 is on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Participating Vendors: Art Society of […]
Get to Know the Plan for Snow – Kingsville Prepares for Winter Control Operations With winter around the corner, the Town of Kingsville reminds residents and business owners about the importance of keeping streets clear for our snow plows to pass safely. This includes removing portable items such as basketball […]
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: […]
County of Essex road crews are ready to roll as winter weather strikes and are reminding motorists to adjust their driving habits in snowy conditions and be patient and alert when encountering snow removal equipment. Winter travel calls for extra care even under normal weather conditions, but snow and ice […]
In an effort to move talks forward, Canada Post earlier today presented the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) with a comprehensive framework for reaching negotiated agreements. The framework includes proposals to bring greater flexibility to the Corporation’s delivery model, while also demonstrating movement on other key issues. It is […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 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, […]
Essex County Council has approved a 2025 Budget that is fiscally responsible and maintains service levels despite inflationary pressures while making substantial investments in health care, affordable housing and infrastructure to accommodate historic growth and improve the quality of life for residents. “Our Strategic Plan calls for the County of Essex […]
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 […]
Rejuvenation for your body & mind! This year, Kingsville welcomed a fresh face to the wellness and beauty industry with the opening of Blush & Bloom Rejuvenation Inc. Founded by Sara Bergeron, a passionate entrepreneur dedicated to enhancing health and self-care, the business offers a range of rejuvenation treatments tailored […]
At its November 25, 2024 meeting, Council: Referred two reports concerning 1478 Road 2 East and part of 0 Road 2 East (vacant lot) back to Administration for further information. These reports include the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, the corresponding Consent Application (B-2024-27), and the Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-2024-19) […]
Talks with CUPW grind to a halt with no movement on changes required for Canada Post’s future Canada Post is considering its options to move negotiations forward as talks with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have ground to a halt on key issues critical to the Corporation’s future. […]
The County of Essex has launched an online survey and is hosting an expert panel at the Ciociaro Club on Dec. 5 as it updates its Transportation Master Plan – a visionary road map for moving people and goods across the region for the next 30 years. The survey is […]
Kingsville Town Council will review the following applications at its December 9, 2024 Council meeting: ZBA-2023-16 & SUB-2024-1: Part of the vacant lands located at 175 Wigle Avenue The County of Essex has received and deemed complete an application for an amended Draft Plan of Subdivision (County File 37-T-24007 and Town File […]
Town Administration has received questions and concerns regarding the proposed By-law about power of entry to property, item L-3 on tonight’s Council agenda. In light of the questions brought forward by the community, Administration has decided to withdraw the staff report and By-law from tonight’s agenda to provide opportunity to […]
Essex County Council will meet on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 9:00 AM to begin deliberations of the proposed 2025 County of Essex Budget. The proposed 2025 Budget is available for review on the County of Essex website and in person at the County of Essex Administration Building, 360 Fairview Avenue West, […]
Talks continued yesterday but progress was limited this weekend. We’ve been trying to move forward with urgency on changes to our delivery model that would provide weekend delivery and more flexible staffing during the week. The union has been focused for the last 24 hours on workers they don’t represent […]
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 […]
Highway 3 Widening Project Update Upcoming Planned Closure from November 26, 2024 to December 13, 2024 We have been notified that South Talbot Road will be closed between Essex Road 27 and Marsh Road for approximately 3 weeks. This closure is required for a culvert replacement along the 8th Concession Drain. […]