Kingsville Times

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Council:  Approved an additional amount of $107,842 (excluding HST) to Nevan Construction Inc. for the completion of the Mersea Road D Bank Stabilization Project.  Approved an additional amount of $71,015.62 (excluding HST) to Rapid Drainage Ltd. for the completion of additional works required to complete the Watermain Replacement and Asphalt Resurfacing project on Maxon Avenue, Sherman Street, James Street and a portion of Wigle Street.  […]

Essex County Council will meet on Wednesday December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM to begin deliberations of the proposed 2026 County of Essex Budget. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The proposed 2026 Budget is available for […]

The Town of LaSalle is pleased to announce the opening of The Loop Skate Trail at LaSalle Landing. The Loop is located at 1010 Front Road, south of the Event Centre. The opening marks an important milestone: The Loop at LaSalle Landing is the first outdoor rink to open in the […]

The Town of Kingsville has been advised of a planned power outage tomorrow (Saturday, November 29, 2025) between 4:30 am and 9:30 am. The outage is necessary so Hydro One can make improvements on some of its major assets. It will impact approximately 1,400 residences and businesses and could affect […]

An unusual and dramatic drop in water levels along the western Lake Erie shoreline on Wednesday stopped some beach visitors in their tracks as they witnessed a seiche — a wind-driven oscillation temporarily altering water levels across the lake — in real time. The sudden shift pushed water from the […]

The City of Windsor invites you to get into the holiday spirit and treat yourself to something unforgettable once again at Willistead Manor. Experience breathtaking beauty as you tour one of Windsor’s most elegant mansions all decked out in its holiday finest. From the main floor Great Hall — with its portraits […]

The annual Leamington Santa Claus Parade will take place on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, several temporary road closures will be in effect. Erie Street from Countess Street to Wilkinson Drive will be closed during the parade. Georgia Avenue will be closed from 4:00 PM […]

The Town of Essex will be waiving all taxicab licensing fees for a 13-month trial period, from December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. Taxicab owners and drivers can now apply for or renew their Town of Essex taxicab licences at no cost, while maintaining all existing safety and consumer […]

The Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington will be presented with the Mayor’s 2026 Budget on: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Thursday, December 11, 2025, and if needed, Friday, December 12, 2025. Each meeting will commence at 9:00 AM each day in the Council Chambers at the Leamington […]

Bring your furry companions along for festive photos with Santa at Lakeside Park Pavilion on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm — don’t forget your camera! While you’re there, browse pet-friendly vendors like Snap for Cats, Stitched by Heart, Victoria’s Gallery, and Wild at Heart, and […]

The Town of Kingsville is providing the community an update on the school properties. In June 2024, three school properties in Kingsville closed permanently and remain vacant today. The Town began discussions with the community in 2024, both in person at several public meetings and online, about whether the municipality […]

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Windsor and Essex County. Strong southwest winds gusting 80 to 90 km/h are expected to start Wednesday morning and continue until Thursday. Residents should note that local utility outages are possible and loose objects may be tossed by the wind. High-sided […]

The Town of Essex is inviting residents to attend an Open House on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre (Harrow Arena) to learn more about the Drainage Act and its role in managing municipal drains across the community. […]

A Night of Joy Leamington Christmas Parade Saturday, November 29, 2025 6 – 7 p.m. The most magical parade of the year is this weekend. We’re excited to welcome participants to join in the fun. The parade begins on Erie Street at Georgia Avenue, continuing north through town. It ends at […]

The Town of Essex has released its Draft 2026 Municipal Budget, now available for public review at www.essex.ca/Budget. Residents are invited to learn more and engage in the budget process through the upcoming Budget Walkthrough and Budget Deliberation sessions. A Budget Walkthrough will take place on Monday, November 24 from […]

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday November 25, 2025, Council will: Consider approving an additional amount of $107,842 (excluding HST) to Nevan Construction Inc. for the completion of the Mersea Road D Bank Stabilization Project. Consider approving an additional amount of $71,015.62 (excluding HST) to Rapid Drainage Ltd. for […]

CALLING ALL GOOD KIDS IN COTTAM! November 28 at 6 p.m. We know that, of course, the whole town made the NICE LIST this year. We want to invite you down to Cottam Rotary Park on November 28 at 6PM for a Meet and Greet with the jolly man himself! […]

County Road 23 will have lane restrictions at the intersection of Road 9 W beginning November 10 for approximately four weeks. County Road 10 will have lane restrictions between 3rd Concession and 4th Concession in Amherstburg for approximately four weeks. County Road 35 (Comber Sideroad) will be closed between County Road 2 (Tecumseh […]

The U11 Lakeshore Lightning Girls Hockey Team has delivered a remarkable boost to local cancer research after a full season of completing good deeds across the community, ultimately earning a national victory in the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup and directing $100,000 to the Cancer Research Collaboration Fund (CRCF) – one […]

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Council: Held a Public Meeting under the Drainage Act to consider adopting a report titled “Leamington Bridge Cost Sharing for Existing Access Structures Within Municipal Drains” provided by Rood Engineering. A Court of Revision will be held in the next […]

Warden highlights seasonal events Warden Hilda MacDonald highlighted all the Christmas parades and seasonal light displays in local municipalities to kick off Wednesday’s meeting of County Council. “It’s always a pleasure to participate in these festive parades and to see such a strong County presence, with our bright orange Roads […]

The draft budget proposes an increase of $11.97 per month (or $143.63 annually) for the average household in Kingsville.  Based on MPAC assessment, the average household in Kingsville is assessed at approximately $250,000 (2016 assessment rates). The Town of Kingsville has released its 2026 Draft Budget for community review and feedback. Budget […]

30-day public review period open until December 19 An Environmental Assessment Study for improvements to County Road 46 from Highway 401 to County Road 19 (Manning Road), jointly commissioned by the County of Essex and Town of Tecumseh, has been completed. The Environmental Assessment was conducted by BT Engineering Inc. […]

Paving work on Sherk Street is scheduled to begin today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, as part of the ongoing area sewer separation and road reconstruction project. To safely complete this work, the intersection of Sherk Street and Ellison Avenue will be closed for the day, following the morning bus routes. Motorists are asked […]

At its November 17, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved the following related to Gardner Estates (Truax): Approved the Subdivision Agreement containing forty-three (43) lots for single detached residential units, and sixteen (16) lots for thirty-two (32) semi-detached, or townhouse, residential units; and Approved Street “A” to be known as Charles Gate […]

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday November 18, 2025, Council will: Hold a Public Meeting under the Drainage Act to consider adopting a report titled “Leamington Bridge Cost Sharing for Existing Access Structures Within Municipal Drains” provided by Rood Engineering. Consider approving the painting and branding of three LT-Go […]

Join the Town of Kingsville for a festive Intergenerational Tea Party! Bring your grandkids, niece, nephew, neighbour, or family friend for a joyful celebration featuring tea, treats, crafts, and meaningful moments together. This special event is open to everyone—from ages 5 to 105! Join us at the Gosfield Communications Community […]

The Town of Kingsville is excited to present Kingsville Express Evenings – part of the Fantasy of Lights Festival. Come out to Lakeside Park on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between November 21 and December 21 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm to hop on the Kingsville Express Train and tour […]

New provincial plaques at each end honour iconic 88-year-old landmark On November 14, 2025, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the County of Essex, the Town of Amherstburg and the Town of LaSalle, unveiled a new provincial plaque commemorating the River Canard Bridge. This bridge exemplifies rapid change and growth […]

County Road 23 will have lane restrictions at the intersection of Road 9 W beginning November 10 for approximately four weeks. County Road 10 will have lane restrictions between 3rd Concession and 4th Concession in Amherstburg for approximately four weeks. County Road 35 (Comber Sideroad) will be closed between County Road 2 (Tecumseh […]

The proposed 2026 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 2026 Budget on Wednesday, December 3 at 9 a.m. The livestream […]

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, November 17, 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 Municipality of Leamington is inviting local students to help spread holiday cheer through art. The second annual Mayor’s Holiday Card Design Contest, led by Mayor Hilda MacDonald, encourages Grade 4 and 5 students from Leamington’s elementary schools to showcase their creativity and community spirit this holiday season. Working directly with local schools, the […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with […]