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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 […]

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Kingsville Fire Receives Equipment Grant from Public Safety Foundation

Grant is part of more than $4.1 million given by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada to public safety organizations across Canada Kingsville Fire and Rescue recently received a $23,326 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada to ensure our first responders have the necessary equipment to keep community […]

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Kingsville Announces Great Migration Paint Out Award Winners

Artists from across Canada and United States propped their easels all over town, grabbing their inspiration from Kingsville’s various landscapes and landmarks, as part of the long-standing outdoor (or “en Plein air” in French) painting tradition that happens every fall in Kingsville. The four-day competition had over 100 participants  competing for […]

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Leamington Announces Two Free Concerts Featuring Séan McCann

The Municipality of Leamington, in partnership with the Leamington 150 Anniversary Committee, is excited to announce two more free back-to-back concerts to celebrate Leamington’s 150th anniversary. These special events, featuring acclaimed artist Séan McCann and local talent, promise to deliver memorable performances filled with music and storytelling in honour of this […]

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Leamington Presents Free Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy Concerts

The Municipality of Leamington, in partnership with the Leamington 150 Anniversary Committee, is excited to announce two free back-to-back concerts to celebrate Leamington’s 150th anniversary. The concerts, featuring world-renowned Celtic music phenoms Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, […]

Ontario News

Ontario Energy Board Announces Electricity Price Changes On November 1

Ontario Energy Board Announces Changes to Electricity Prices for Households, Small Businesses and Farms On November 1, 2024, new Time-of-Use (TOU), Ultra-Low Overnight (ULO) and Tiered prices for residential and small business customers under the Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB) Regulated Price Plan (RPP) will change, winter Time-of-Use (TOU) hours and […]

Town & County News

Town of Kingsville Council Brief from October 7, 2024 Meeting

At its October 7, 2024 meeting, Council: Referred the Report from the Heritage Advisory Committee regarding the Assessment of the Main Street Properties to Administration for review and further comment Adopted the Engineer’s Report regarding new access over the Irwin Drain for parcel 620-03300 Adopted the Engineer’s Report regarding new […]

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Municipality of Leamington’s Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Please note the following municipal service level adjustments on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 14, 2024: Leamington Municipal Building The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/reportanissue. Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre The Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre will […]

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Release of Request for Proposals for Pathway to Potential (P2P) Program

Release of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Pathway to Potential (P2P) Neighbourhoods Program The City of Windsor and the County of Essex are seeking organizations from across Windsor-Essex to submit proposals to implement a new Pathway to Potential (P2P) program in targeted priority neighbourhoods throughout Windsor-Essex. Pathway to Potential is […]

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MPP Leardi Announces $9.8 M in Funding for Essex Municipalities

Anthony Leardi, MPP for the riding of Essex, is pleased to announce that the Ontario government is investing $9,859,700 across the riding of Essex through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). This funding will be given to municipalities to support local infrastructure projects in five municipalities and the County of […]

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Town of Kingsville’s ‘Walk the Block’ to Take Place this Fall

Walk the Block receives My Main Street support to draw visitors and increase local vibrancy in Kingsville The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce that our Walk the Block was selected for My Main Street Community Activator support for a multi-faceted, collaborative initiative that promotes community connection by encouraging residents and […]

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Migration Fest To Receive $25K From St. Clair Alumni

The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation is pleased to announce St. Clair College Alumni Association’s 5-year event sponsorship of Jack Miner’s Migration Festival totalling $25,000. This new funding support will enhance the Sanctuary’s ability to deliver one of Windsor-Essex’s most beloved free family-friendly annual festivals, Migration Festival, which serves as […]

Canadian News

Canadians Now Earn Less Than Americans

The median employment earnings—wages, salaries and selfemployment income—of workers were lower in every Canadian province than in every state in the United States, finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Canadian workers earn less compared to American workers, regardless of […]

Town & County News

Lighting Nuisance Concerns Expected to Rise With Change in Season

The Town of Kingsville is committed to ensuring residents can enjoy their properties. Its Lighting and Odour Nuisance By-Law (By-Law 96-2020) requires every landowner or occupier to prevent light from plant cultivation from causing inconvenience to others by shining onto neighbouring properties or into the night sky. As the days grow shorter, […]

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Kingsville Fire and Rescue Reminds Residents About Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Week is October 6th – 12th Kingsville Fire and Rescue has teamed up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. This year’s theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the […]

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Kingsville Community Grant Fund Now Accepting Applications

Kingsville is accepting applications for its Community Grant Fund, which provides financial assistance to organizations that benefit the general public. The deadline to apply is November 30. Applicants must be a registered charitable organization, registered not-for-profit organization, or volunteer group to qualify. Funding categories include: Social and community services Seniors or […]

Ontario News

Ontario’s Minimum Wage Increase Now in Effect to Support Workers

Increase to $17.20 an hour brings Ontario’s minimum wage to among the highest in Canada David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement on increasing the province’s minimum wage: “Today, the general minimum wage in Ontario increases from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, helping […]

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Planning Items for Review at October 7 Kingsville Council Meeting

Council will review the following applications at its October 7, 2024 meeting: 175 Wigle Avenue: An application for a draft plan of subdivision. The owner is proposing a residential subdivision consisting of twenty-eight (28) lots for fifty-six (56) semi-detached dwelling units, two (2) blocks for natural heritage protection, and a pedestrian […]

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Leamington Council Matters – September 24, 2024

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Council: Received a progress report regarding the Records and Information Management System implementation. Approved the draft 2025 Fee Schedule for the Municipality of Leamington. Approved new provisions for the Fees and Charges By-law. Authorized an agreement with St. Clair College […]

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Ontario Investing To Attract And Retain International Agri-Food Workers

New funding will help not-for-profits and municipalities provide additional supports for agri-food workers The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.5 million over four years to create a more welcoming environment for international agri-food workers (IAWs) who work in Ontario’s $51 billion agri-food sector and provide them […]

Business

Uptown Leamington BIA Annual General Meeting Set For October 17

The Leamington Uptown Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management represents over 200 businesses in the BIA defined area. The mandate of the BIA is to develop the uptown core through beautification, maintenance, and promotion. Members of the Uptown Leamington Business Improvement Area are invited to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting on Thursday, […]