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Kingsville Celebrates Pollinator Week – June 17 to 23

Kingsville's Communities in Bloom Committee encourages everyone to participate in National Pollinator Week, an international celebration of pollinators happening June 17 to 23, 2024.

Pollinators are birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles and other small mammals that pollinate plants and are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of food. They also sustain our ecosystems and produce natural resources by helping plants reproduce.

The theme for 2024 National Pollinator Week is

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First Kingsville Block Party Saturday, June 15, 2024

The Town of Kingsville is excited to announce its first Kingsville Block Party is on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Cottam. Join us on County Road 34 between Belle River Road and Hill Street from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 

This month’s theme is “Sweet Summer” and includes a variety of vendors, several food trucks, lawn games and chalk drawing, and live music by Fresh Breath.

Unite with friends, family and neighbours for fun, food, music, games and shopping. 

Make sure to save these upcoming Block Party...

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Lawn Watering ByLaw - Annual Reminder

Union Water Supply System (UWSS) serves Kingsville, Leamington, Essex and Lakeshore. Kingsville has a Lawn Watering Bylaw to assist the water treatment plant with reducing peak demands on hot days that helps everyone share water resources without putting unnecessary strain on the system. 

Watering your lawn or garden is based on your house number. Odd-number addresses can water on odd calendar days, and even-number addresses can water on even calendar days. You can water from 5:00 am to 8:00 am...

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Council Brief from the May 27, 2024 Meeting

At its May 27, 2024 meeting, Council: 

• Approved a consent application to sever an existing dwelling, deemed surplus to the needs of the applicants’ farming at 366 North Talbot Road.
• Endorsed a design option for the new Cottam Community Centre and directed Administration to proceed with a detailed design.
• Increased the budget for the Cottam Community Centre project from $2,850,000 to $3,000,000 to add a folding divider wall and increase the square footage in the multi-purpose hall.
• Approved adding a...

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Discover Kingsville's Rich History with the New Self-Guided Heritage Tour

The Town of Kingsville is excited to announce the release of its new digital Heritage Tour, offering an immersive experience into our community's rich history.

Follow the map to take a self-guided walking or driving tour. Learn how each property played a role in Kingsville's past, and discover their key architectural details. 

"Our heritage homes are an important part of Kingsville's charm," said Mayor Dennis Rogers. "This self-guided tour is an opportunity for both residents and visitors to gain...

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