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Leamington Celebrates Boardwalk Extension Project Completion

The Municipality of Leamington is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Boardwalk Extension Project, a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to transform Leamington’s waterfront into a must-experience destination. This transformative project now seamlessly connects the Leamington Marina to Seacliff Park, enhancing accessibility and offering a new experience […]

Organizations

United Way’s Clean-Up Campaign Supports Downtown Windsor Residents

In an inspiring display of community spirit, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County, the City of Windsor, CUPE 82 and Rocket Innovation Studio, came together to host over 70 people for a community clean up on September 13 2023. Volunteers from companies and businesses downtown, and across Windsor, came to support the […]

Town & County News

September 25 Kingsville Town Council Meeting Agenda Is Online

TOWN OF KINGSVILLE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, September 25, 2023 6:00 – 10:00 PM Council Chambers 2021 Division Road N Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The Agenda for the September 25, 2023 Council meeting is available on our website. View Livestream at the time of the proceedings at https://video.isilive.ca/play/kingsville/live […]

OPP News

Arson Investigation In Leamington

On Tuesday September 19, 2023, at approximately 06:35 a.m., the Leamington detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Leamington Fire Services responded to a structure fire at an address on Wigle Street south of Mill Street East in the Municipality of Leamington. All occupants were evacuated by firefighters safely, […]

Health

Boil Water Advisory Continues for Wheatley Water Distribution System

Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, reminds consumers that the Boil Water Advisory issued on September 13, 2023 continues. The affected consumers are those for waterline system consumers serviced by the Wheatley Water Distribution System, specifically: 3rd Concession Waterline Association 3rd & 4th Concession Waterline Association KOA Waterline Association […]

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Kingsville Announces Events for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

The Town of Kingsville is hosting a series of events to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30, 2023. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorates the survivors and victims of residential schools, their families and communities. The first observance of a National Day for Truth […]

Organizations

Festival of Guest Nations & Public Safety Information Day on Sept. 17

Celebrating Migrant Worker Communities and Connecting them with Services and Supports in the Community The highly anticipated Festival of Guest Nations took place this Sunday, September 17th at Seacliff Park in Leamington. The Festival celebrates the diversity of migrant workers in the community, the sacrifices they make in coming to […]

OPP News

Intimate Partner Violence Investigation Results In Charges

On September 17, 2023, the Kingsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address in the Town of Kingsville and entered into an intimate partner violence investigation. As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old from Leamington, has been charged with: ·        Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence ·        Theft […]

Town & County News

Registration Open for Forum Spotlighting Invisible Disabilities

The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee is inviting elected officials, community groups and residents to join it in raising awareness of invisible disabilities and finding ways to be more inclusive. Invisible No More – An Accessibility Forum on Oct. 19 will feature keynote speaker Julie Sawchuk and include presentations by the Canadian Mental Health […]

Town & County News

Update on August 24th, 2023 Town of Kingsville Low Water Pressure Event 

September 15, 2023 At approximately 11:10pm on August 23, 2023, operations staff at the Union Water  Supply System (UWSS) Ruthven Water Treatment Plant (RWTP) noted a power  interruption due to a passing thunderstorm that resulted in loss of communication between the master computer controls at the treatment plant and the […]

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Affordable Passive Housing Project Opens In Windsor

The Federal and Provincial Governments are celebrating the opening of a 145-unit affordable housing project by the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation (WECHC), in Windsor. Meadowbrook Place, located at 3100 Meadowbrook Lane, is Ontario’s largest “passive house” multi-residential building and features 145 units of much needed housing for those of all income levels […]

Health

Boil Water Advisory for All Users of Wheatley Water Distribution System

Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a Boil Water Advisory for waterline system consumers serviced by the Wheatley Water Distribution System, specifically: •    3rd Concession Waterline Association •    3rd & 4th Concession Waterline Association •    KOA Waterline Association •    Richardson Sideroad Waterline Association […]

Health

Erie Shores Healthcare Elevating Cancer Treatment Options In County

Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) proudly unveils the Oncology and Outpatient Care Clinic, a satellite clinic aligned with the Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program. This partnership signifies a new era of advanced cancer care within our community. The Oncology and Outpatient Care Clinic will provide crucial chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments, […]

Organizations

Essex Region Conservation Authority To Meet on September 14

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, September 14 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: Holiday Beach Seasonal Camping Fees Watershed Management Services report The agenda also includes presentations on restoration at Cedar […]

Town & County News

Town Working With Province to Open Disaster Recovery Assistance Program

The Town of Kingsville understands the challenges residents are facing following the August 24th and 25th storms and flooding events. We have been working closely with the Province to open up their Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians Program to Kingsville residents. The program is designed to assist Ontarians in recovering costs associated […]

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Planning Items for Review at September 19 Committee of Adjustment & Appeals

The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals will review the following notices at its September 19, 2023, meeting: 458 County Road 34 West: An application for minor variance. The applicant is proposing an addition to an existing single-detached dwelling and is requesting relief from the minimum front set-back requirements, as the proposed […]

Ontario News

Ontario and Quebec Governments Support New Electricity Trade Agreement

The new agreement will optimize existing capacity in both provinces The governments of Ontario and Quebec are supporting a new 600 megawatt (MW) trade agreement between Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Hydro-Québec that will optimize the use of existing electricity generation capacity in both provinces. On August 30, 2023, during the Energy […]

Town & County News

Princess St. Parking Lot Expansion, Mill St. Park Removal & Relocation

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the infrastructure and facilities within our community, the Municipality of Leamington will be undertaking a parking lot expansion and municipal park removal and relocation project. Project overview: The Princess Street parking lot expansion project aims to improve the availability of convenient and […]

Town & County News

Municipality of Leamington Holiday Hours – Labour Day 2023

Please note the following municipal service level adjustments on Labour Day, Monday, September 4, 2023: Leamington Municipal Building The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Labour 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 […]