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 […]
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Canada Post Issues Sunday Update On CUPW Strike
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. […]
Growing Government Workforce Puts Pressure On Federal Finances
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 […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — Dec. 6, 2024
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 […]
December 9 Kingsville Town Council Meeting Agenda Is Online
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 […]
County Council Highlights from December 4 Meeting
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 Approves 2025 Budget
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 […]
Ontario Expanding the Role of Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses
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 […]
Christmas Artisan Market Happening December 7 and 8
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
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 […]
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: […]
Crews Ready to Clear County Roads in Winter Weather
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 […]
Canada Post Issues Statement On Negotiations
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 […]
Essex County Council Meeting Notice for December 4
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, […]
County of Essex Council Approves 2025 Budget
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 […]
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 […]
Spotlight On Business: Blush & Bloom Rejuvenation
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 […]
Kingsville Council Brief from November 25 Meeting
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) […]
Canada Post Talks With CUPW Grind To A Halt
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. […]
Transportation Master Plan: County Hosting Panel, Launches Survey
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 […]
Planning Items for Review at December 9 Council Meeting
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 […]
Removed from Agenda – Power of Entry to Property By-Law
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 […]
November 28 Essex County Council Budget Meeting
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, […]
Canada Post Issues Update On CUPW Strike
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 […]
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 […]
Temporary Closure of South Talbot Road between Essex Road 27 and Marsh Road
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. […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – Nov. 22, 2024
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. County Road 37 will be closed between County Road 14 and County Road 34 for a culvert replacement beginning Oct. 15 for approximately eight weeks. The intersection […]
November 25 Kingsville Town Council Meeting Agenda Is Online
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, November 25, 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 […]
County Council Highlights for November 20
Drive Safe and Sober During the Festive Season Warden Hilda MacDonald opened Wednesday’s meeting by urging everyone to “drive safely and drive sober” during the upcoming fun and festive season. “Lots of people will be on the roads shopping, attending holiday celebrations and visiting families in the coming weeks. Please […]
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 […]
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 Returning Over $2.5 Billion to Workers and Businesses
Ontario Returning Over $2.5 Billion to Workers and Businesses Through Fee Reductions and WSIB Rebates Province putting more money back into workers’ pockets while keeping costs down for employers The Ontario government is keeping costs down for workers and businesses by giving back over $2.5 billion by rebating Workplace Safety and […]
Government’s Financial Spending For First Nations Needs Review
While federal spending on Indigenous affairs has almost tripled since 2015, the uptick in Indigenous living standards is due primarily to the Canada Child Benefit, an unrelated federal program for families with children, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. […]
Fantasy of Lights Festival Continues Until December 31
Festival Activities The Fantasy of Lights Festival continues with fun holiday activities from Saturday, November 16, 2024 to December 31, 2024. Cottam Displays Cottam Rotary Park will feature a light display during the festival. Kingsville Express Train Rides Train rides will run from November 22, 2024 to December 22, 2024 on […]
Kingsville Adds Additional Yard Waste Collection Date December 3
In response to resident requests, we have added an extra yard waste pick-up date of December 3, 2024. Please ensure you place your yard waste bags at the curb and tie branches in bundles. See your 2024 Collection Calendar for additional details. Image from rawpixel
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 […]
Notice of Consideration of Amendments to Fees and Charges
Kingsville Town Council will consider amendments to the Fees and Charges Bylaw and the Water and Sewage Rate Bylaw at its regular Council meeting on Monday, November 25, 2024. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm. Charging fees for services that benefit specific users helps us reduce the burden on taxpayers as a […]
Items for Review at Nov. 25 Committee of Adjustment and Appeals
The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following application at its November 25, 2024 meeting: Applications for a residential subdivision, consent for land exchange, and a zoning by-law amendment at 1478 Road 2 East and the adjacent vacant lot at 0 Road 2 East. Please note that a […]
Proposed 2025 County Budget Released
The proposed 2025 Budget is now available for review on the County of Essex website and in person at the County of Essex Administration Building. Alternative formats are also available upon request. Essex County Council will begin deliberating the proposed 2025 Budget on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 9 a.m. The livestream […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – November 15
County Road 31 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 14 for a culvert replacement beginning Sept. 23 for approximately five weeks. County Road 37 will be closed between County Road 14 and County Road 34 for a culvert replacement beginning Oct. 15 for approximately five weeks. The intersection […]
Canada Post Issues Official Statement On CUPW Strike Decision
Canada Post is disappointed with CUPW’s decision to shut down the postal service with a national strike. This decision will have a significant and immediate impact on millions of Canadians, small businesses and charities who count on Canada Post during the busy holiday season. As well, a national strike by […]
Parade Safety Tips for Saturday’s Santa Claus Parade
The Town of Kingsville looks forward to the Santa Claus Parade, sponsored by SK Cornerstone, this Saturday, November 16, 2024. Whether you’re attending or not, please note the parade time and planned road closures to prevent any travel delays that day. The parade starts at 5:00 pm. It leaves from the […]
E.L.K. Encourages Customers To Be Prepared For Canada Post Strike
E.L.K. Energy Inc. would like to remind customers that in the event of a service disruption their bills and/or mail-in payments could be affected. Customers are asked to stay informed of their account status and ensure payments are made by their due dates. To access your bill and other important […]
Kingsville Town Council to Hold Special Closed Meeting November 18
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE Special Closed Meeting of Council Agenda Monday, November 18, 2024 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the November 18, 2024 Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time […]
November 20 Essex County Council Meeting Notice
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, November 20, 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, […]
Kingsville Committee of the Whole November 18 Agenda Online
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Monday, November 18, 2024 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 November 18 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Agenda (PDF): Agenda Package – Committee of the […]
Canadian Union of Postal Workers Announces National Strike
Postal system will shut down during national strike; mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced a national strike on Friday, November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET. Canada Post’s operations will be shut down during a national strike, affecting millions […]
Kingsville Adopts Short-Term Rental (STR) By-Law
Kingsville Town Council adopted a By-law to license, regulate and govern Short-Term Rentals at its November 4, 2024 Regular Meeting. Short-term rentals (STRs) are structures, or part thereof, used for temporary lodging for a rental period of twenty-eight (28) consecutive days or less in exchange for payment. STRs include bed and breakfasts, […]
Kingsville’s Fantasy of Lights Festival Starts November 16, 2024
Kingsville’s Fantasy of Lights Festival kicks off Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 5:00 pm with the Santa Claus Parade presented by SK Cornerstone followed by Opening Ceremonies at Lakeside Park. Join us along the parade route to see all the floats. After the parade, at 7:00 pm, we’ll gather at […]
Ontario Building More Electric Vehicle Chargers In Tecumseh
New electric vehicle chargers will make life easier and more convenient for drivers Ontario is building 6 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the Town of Tecumseh. This marks a major milestone in the province’s plan to increase access to EV chargers outside of large urban centres and support […]
Canada Post Receives Strike Notices From CUPW
Postal service remains committed to serving Canadians in event of rotating strike activity Canada Post has received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for both Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units. The notices indicate that CUPW will be in a legal position […]
Resilience Plan Being Developed for the Pelee Coast
Property owners and residents along Lake Erie’s coast from Amherstburg to Port Alma are invited to help develop climate adaption solutions aimed at enhancing coastal resilience. The Pelee Coastal Resilience Committee is holding workshops about the project on two dates at venues in Wheatley and Kingsville: Monday, November 18, 2024 […]
Alert Issued Over Possible Canada Post Service Disruption
An alert has been issued over a possible Canada Post service disruption due to a potential labour strike. Since December 31, 2023, approximately 55,000 letter carriers, mail service couriers, postal clerks and mail handlers nationwide have been working without a contract. Currently, labour negotiations between Canada Post and Canadian Union […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – Nov. 8, 2024
County Road 31 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 14 for a culvert replacement beginning Sept. 23 for approximately five weeks. County Road 37 will be closed between County Road 1 and County Road 34 for a culvert replacement beginning Oct. 15 for approximately five weeks. The intersection […]
Kingsville Council Brief from November 4, 2024 Meeting
At its November 4, 2024 meeting, Council: Approved the Short Term Rental By-law and requested that the By-law and fees be reviewed in one (1) year. Council further approved certain licensing fees to be included in the 2025 Fees and Charges By-law and authorized Administration to submit a schedule of […]
Public Invited to Consultation about County Road 46 in Tecumseh
Notice of Public Consultation Centre No. 2 County of Essex and Town of Tecumseh County Road 46 from Highway 401 to County Road 19 Town of Tecumseh Concession Roads 8 and 9 from County Road 46 northerly to the Town Boundary Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Introduction The County of Essex […]
Veterans Now Have Free Weekday Access To Provincial Parks
The Ontario government is granting Veterans free access on weekdays to all provincial parks. Veterans and active service members can take advantage of this program by presenting their valid Canadian Armed Forces identification card and proof of Ontario residency at the entrance of any provincial park. Free weekday entry also […]
Road Closure for County Road 29 and Road 5 Culvert Replacements Nov. 11
Starting November 11, 2024, the intersection of County Road 29 and Road 5 will be closed from all directions for approximately 6 to 8 weeks (weather dependent). This project is a collaborative effort between the Town and the County of Essex to replace two culverts. No traffic will be permitted […]
Essex County Council Regular Meeting Notice for November 6, 2024
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, November 6, 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, […]
Municipal Office Closure November 7, 2024
Please be advised that the Municipal Office is closed starting at 8:45 am on Thursday, November 7, 2024, for our Biannual Staff Meeting. The office reopens at 12:15 pm. If you require assistance, please call the office at 519-733-2305, leave a message, and we will return your call as soon […]
Local Group Concerned With STR Bylaw Coming To Council Tonight
In recent months, a dedicated group of 24 citizens representing over 600 residents has come together to address growing concerns surrounding Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in Kingsville. The group has engaged in discussions about the need for an effective bylaw to tackle a range of issues impacting local neighborhoods, including noise […]
The Poppy: Canada’s Symbol Of Remembrance
From the last Friday in October to Remembrance Day, millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to never forget those who served and sacrificed. The red flower also is the symbol of the Legion’s Poppy Campaign, raising funds to support Veterans and their families in need. We […]
Construction and Road Closures Update – Nov. 1, 2024
County Road 31 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 14 for a culvert replacement beginning Sept. 23 for approximately five weeks. County Road 37 will be closed between County Road 1 and County Road 34 for a culvert replacement beginning Oct. 15 for approximately five weeks. County Road […]
November 4 Kingsville Town Council Meeting Agenda Is Online
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, November 4, 2024 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the November 4, 2024 Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the […]
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 […]
Remembrance Day Stamps Salute Farmerettes And Soldiers Of The Soil
Wartime heroes kept plates and stomachs full both at home and on the battlefield Canada Post is proud to announce the release of its annual Remembrance Day stamp issue, honouring the contributions of the farmerettes and Soldiers of the Soil during the First and Second World Wars. The two-stamp set […]
Kingsville Council Brief from October 28, 2024 Meeting
At its October 28, 2024 meeting, Council: Approved a Consent Application B-2024-23 to sever an existing surplus dwelling, subject to certain conditions. Approved final acceptance and assumption of the roadway and infrastructure for the Millbrook Estates Subdivision Stage 2 Phase 2. Approved the Subdivision Agreement for Kings Valley at the […]
Leamington Council Matters – October 22, 2024
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Council: Approved an application to rezone 73, 97, 101, 111, 125, 129 Seacliff Drive to permit mixed-use buildings and existing residential uses. Provisionally approved a Minor Variance for the property located at 125 Talbot Street West, for relief from zoning […]
Planning Item Withdrawn From November 4, 2024 Council Meeting
The applicant has formally withdrawn their proposal for a zoning by-law amendment for the Draft Plan of Subdivision at 175 Wigle. The rezoning application will not be heard at the November 4, 2024 Council meeting. We are now holding Council and Committee meetings at the Unico Hall Community Centre, 37 Beech […]
Government Job Growth Outpaces Private Sector Over Five Years
Job growth in government exceeded the private sector in 8 out of 10 provinces from 2019-23 In eight of 10 provinces the rate of government job growth has been higher than the private sector, finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy […]
Ontario Driving Economic Growth In Kingsville
Province investing $22,500 to help boost local economy Late last week, Anthony Leardi, MPP for Essex, announced that the Town of Kingsville will receive up to $22,500 in funding through the latest intake of the Rural Economic Development (RED) program. The RED program supports projects that diversify and grow local […]
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 […]
Students Invited To Design Leamington’s Holiday Card In Contest
The Municipality of Leamington is excited to announce the 2024 Mayor’s Holiday Card Design Contest, an initiative led by Mayor Hilda MacDonald to engage local elementary school students in the spirit of the holiday season. Working directly with local schools, the Municipality is inviting students in grades 4 and 5 […]
Construction and Road Closures Update as of October 25, 2024
County Road 15 will be closed between County Road 11 and County Road 18 for bridge rehabilitation work beginning Aug. 13 for approximately 14 weeks. County Road 18 will be closed between County Road 11 and County Road 9 for a culvert replacement beginning Sept. 23 for approximately four weeks. County Road […]
October 28 Kingsville Town Council Meeting Agenda Is Online
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, October 28, 2024 6:00 – 10:00 PM Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Agenda for the October 28, 2024 Council meeting is available on our website. View the meeting via Livestream at the time of the […]
Generous Donation Has County Classic Chorale Singing For Joy
Leamington’s own community choir, County Classic Chorale, is “singing for joy” to receive $1000 donation from Intact Insurance Better Communities Program to support their new accompanist Olga Nesterenko. Olga came to Canada in 2022 after the escalation of the Russian war in her home country of Ukraine. Trained in music […]
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 […]
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, […]
Kingsville Holds Seventh Annual Pumpkin Parade Friday, November 1
On Friday, November 1, 2024, Kingsville holds its annual Pumpkin Parade at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street. Our Communities in Bloom Committee organizes this event to help our Town recycle hundreds of pumpkins each year, donating them farms for compost or animal feed following the parade. “This is a purposeful event,” said […]
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 […]
Leamington Council Considers – October 22, 2024
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Council will: Hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider: An application which seeks to rezone 73, 97, 101, 111, 125, 129 Seacliff Drive to permit mixed-use buildings and existing residential uses. An application which seeks to rezone […]
HaveYourSay – Migration Festival Event Feedback
Kingsville’s annual Migration Festival happened this past weekend, October 17 to 20. Please take our survey and let us know your thoughts about the event, or why you decided to skip it. Your feedback will help inform future planning.
Municipality Of Leamington Phone System Update Starts October 21
The Municipality of Leamington will be performing an update to its phone system during the week of October 21, 2024. As a result, there may be intermittent periods when phone lines are temporarily unavailable. During these times, callers may experience difficulties reaching the Municipality by phone. We encourage residents to […]
Construction and Road Closures Update as of Oct. 18, 2024
County Road 15 will be closed between County Road 11 and County Road 18 for bridge rehabilitation work beginning Aug. 13 for approximately 14 weeks. County Road 18 will be closed between County Road 11 and County Road 9 for a culvert replacement beginning Sept. 23 for approximately four weeks. County Road […]
Repainting Main St. E. Right-hand Turning Lane Lines on Oct. 18 at 7 pm
A contractor will be repainting the lines for the new right-hand turning lane on Main Street East. Work is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM tonight. OPP will be onsite to direct traffic while the work is completed. Motorists should use caution when driving though the work zone. A traffic […]
Robson Road Water Main Replacement Project Starts Monday, October 21
Contractors working on behalf of the Municipality of Leamington will be undertaking a watermain replacement project on Robson Road from Erie Street South to Cherry Lane. The construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 21, 2024, weather permitting, and is anticipated to last for approximately two months. During the […]
County Road 42 Reopens Following Roundabout Completion
Traffic in both directions on County Road 42 was reopened to motorists in time for Thursday evening’s commute following the completion of the roundabout at the new, realigned intersection of County Road 42 and County Road 43/Banwell Road in Tecumseh. “We want to thank residents and businesses for their patience […]
County Council Highlights for Oct. 16, 2024
Local Government Week Focuses on Awareness and Opportunities Local Government Week in Ontario (Oct. 20-26) is a time for shining a spotlight on the important role municipalities play and the opportunities they have for young adults, Warden Hilda MacDonald said in her opening remarks to Essex County Council on Wednesday. […]
Oct. 21 Town of Kingsville Committee of the Whole Meeting Cancelled
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Monday, October 21, 2024 Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9 The Town of Kingsville’s Meeting of the Committee of the Whole for October 21, 2024 has been cancelled. Town of Kingsville Website: Kingsville Ontario Phone: (519) 733-2305 Facebook: Town of Kingsville
Leamington Publishes Leaf Collection Information For 2024
Residential leaf collection begins November 4, 2024, and will end November 30, 2024. Leamington residents who live in the urban sector may either: 1. Bag fallen leaves for pick-up on your regular yard waste collection date. (Residents must place their leaves in an acceptable yard waste container – plastic bags […]
Reforming Canada’s Business Taxes To Improve Investment Crisis
Canada has an opportunity to change the way it taxes businesses and in doing so, could vastly improve the country’s attractiveness for investment, improving economic growth and raising living standards for Canadian workers, finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. […]
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 […]
Recycling to Be Collected on Thursday This Week
Recycling will be picked up on Thursday Oct. 17 this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday which fell this Monday. There is no set collection time for recycling. Collection can occur anytime between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm on your scheduled day. Set-out Acceptable Materials only. Some materials such as hardcover and […]
Temporary Four-way Stop at Division Road North and Road 2
Attention drivers: the control device for the traffic signals at Division Road North and Road 2 has been damaged and needs replacement. We have replacement parts on order, but unfortunately, they won’t arrive until later this week. In the meantime, we’ve installed temporary stop signs and closed the left-hand turn […]
Leamington Council Matters – October 8, 2024
At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Council: Authorized the creation of a new municipal drain branching off the Sturgeon Creek Drain, to be named Brunato Drain; authorized the tendering of the project and directed that a Court of Revision to be scheduled. Approved the severing of […]
Windsor-Essex Conducting Point-in-Time Homeless Enumeration
The City of Windsor is once again conducting the federally mandated 2024 Point in Time (PiT) Count, homelessness enumeration (street count) and survey for our region. During this community event, dozens of trained volunteers will be deployed throughout the city and county to ensure individuals, families and youth experiencing homelessness […]
Town Extends Public Engagement Window for Draft Short-Term Rental By-law
The Town of Kingsville is collecting public feedback on the draft Short Term Rental (STR) By-law. The comments submitted will help inform changes to the Draft By-law before it is presented to Council. Initially, Administration intended to present the Draft By-law to Council for consideration at the October 28, 2024, […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – Oct. 11, 2024
County Road 15 will be closed between County Road 11 and County Road 18 for bridge rehabilitation work beginning Aug. 13 for approximately 14 weeks. County Road 18 will be closed between County Road 11 and County Road 9 for a culvert replacement beginning Sept. 23 for approximately four weeks. County Road […]
Essex County Council Regular Meeting Notice for Wednesday, Oct. 16
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, October 16, 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, […]
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 […]













































































