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Bike Windsor Essex and CWATS Host Family Bike Safety Clinics August 26

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, Bike Windsor Essex and County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) will host two bike clinics at the Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Drive. ‘Kids Learn to Ride Safe’ is from 3:30 pm-5:30 pm for children ages five and up and accommodates 15 children. ‘Families Learn to Ride Safe’ is from […]

COVID-19 Education

Greater Essex County District School Board’s COVID-19 Guidance FAQs

This direction will be re-evaluated regularly and, where required, updated based on public health advice throughout the 2021-2022 school year. Will staff and students need to provide proof of vaccination when they return to school?   The Ministry of Education has indicated that vaccinations will not be mandated for staff or students, but they are strongly recommended for all eligible […]

Organizations

Fun on Wheels at Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village Sept. 5

Join us for Fun on Wheels this September at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village! All years, makes and models are welcome for the Automotive Flea Market on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Open to spectators from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. #carshow #classiccars #fleamarket Admission: $5.00 per person — […]

Town & County News

New Community Safety and Well-Being Map Launched for Windsor-Essex County

Starting today, Windsor-Essex residents have access to a new informative and interactive mapping tool as part of groundwork for the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWB). The Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Asset Map is an interactive tool that highlights the physical locations of community assets, including local institutions, […]

Town & County News

Complete Application and Public Meeting For Draft Plan of Subdivision & Zoning By-Law Amendment

Council will consider the following application at its Monday, August 23, 2021, meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm via Zoom. V/L SS County Road 20 – A draft plan of subdivision / zoning by-law amendment application proposing 642 lots for a mix of single detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings. SUB 01 […]

Arts

Art Scoop: ASK Member Astrid Tobin

Astrid Tobin is an accomplished mosaic and fused glass artist, producing intriguing, beautiful and whimsical mosaic and fused glass art, jewelry, yard creations and more. Here is part of Astrid’s wonderfully rich art story: “I grew up in a large family where we just gravitated toward creative activities … everything […]

Organizations

Community Centre Welcomes New Program Director Kimberly DeYong

Kingsville Community Centre is pleased to announce our new Program Director Kimberly DeYong! Kim comes to the Centre with an impressive background of work-related, and community service experience. She presently serves as a Councillor in the Town of Kingsville, and volunteers in various projects and committees throughout Essex County. She holds […]

Town & County News

County Surveying Residents About Satisfaction with Infrastructure Services

UPDATE: The deadline for completing this survey has been extended to Aug. 31, 2021. The County of Essex wants feedback from residents about their satisfaction with its roads and other infrastructure. The public satisfaction survey is part of a review of County infrastructure services aimed at identifying opportunities for improvement. Residents are […]

COVID-19 Town & County News

Mayor’s Message: Keep Vaccination Momentum Going to Prevent 4th Wave

Medical professionals across Windsor-Essex have penned an open letter, expressing concern about a potential 4th wave if vaccination numbers continue to plateau. Mayor Santos is urging Kingsville residents to keep the vaccine momentum going. “Let’s work together, let’s keep Kingsville beautiful, and let’s keep Windsor-Essex open.” Watch the full video. Read this news update on […]

Books

Off the Shelf: Come On In!

Welcome Back! It felt like it would never happen but here we finally are! Monday, July 26 your Kingsville branch will open its doors at 9 a.m. Hours are: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. *Hours are subject to change, please check […]

Organizations

SECC Awards Local Students Change Maker Scholarships 

Scholarship Recipients L-R: Kyra Lear, Lily Stasko, Massimo Maiuri, Monica Klassen South Essex Community Council is excited to announce the recipients of the 2021 Community Change Maker Scholarship. This scholarship provides financial support to four young people who are planning to use their post-secondary educations to make societal change in the wider community, province or in the […]

Town & County News

Kingsville Nature Journal Club for Adults 50+ Begins in August

The Kingsville Nature Journal Club is a new program offered through Kingsville Click & Play that brings Adults 50+ together to explore nature through writing and sketching. Nature journaling deepens our observation, thinking and memory skills, and exposure to nature positively impacts health and well-being. Each Tuesday in August, from 10:30 -11:30 am, registrants […]

Town & County News

Town of Kingsville Updating Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan

NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT The Town of Kingsville is updating and consolidating its 2012 Transportation Master Plan and Active Transportation Master Plan into a Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan (CTMP). The CTMP will provide a roadmap for transportation planning needs until the year 2037 and beyond, and will focus on optimizing […]