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Bevel Line Sanitary Sewers Sturgeon Creek to Mersea Road B-Information Centre

You are invited to attend an Information Centre at the Municipal Office at 111 Erie St. N. on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a short presentation at 6:30 pm. to discuss the possible construction of a sanitary sewer/sewage forcemain/pumping station to service properties on Bevel Line between Sturgeon Creek and Mersea Road B.   Drawings showing the proposed sewer/forcemain alignment and location of the pumping station along with new landowner costs will be displayed.  This will be an opportunity for you to ask questions and express any concerns you may have. Read the full notice here.

2012 Waste Collection Calendars

The 2012 Municipal Waste Collection Calendars are available at the Municipal office or for download. Please note: On Feb. 5th, Collection Routes will change. CONSULT THE CALENDAR!

2012 Tax Due Dates: Reminder

Tax information was mailed Jan. 13/12 with installments due Feb. 8, and April 11. Next due dates are June 6, Sept. 12. If you have not received your tax statement please contact Business and Finance Services.

Leamington Transit Lunch Hour Operations

The Leamington Transit will be running through the lunch hour (Noon-1pm) Monday - Saturday. The bus will be arriving at the stops and the same times as shown on the schedule for the other days.

Growing Food Partnerships

Plan on attending this working session about setting action plans and priorities for a healthy food system in Windsor and Essex County on March 3 from 8:30-12:30 at the Ciociaro Club..  Read More.

Leamington Uptown Commercial Improvement Plan Discussion Paper #2: Analysis and Options

The second discussion paper prepared for the Leamington Uptown Commercial Improvement Plan is available for your comments. View the document. Comments can be submitted to Tracey Pillon-Abbs, Director of Development Services at ext. 1403 or by email.

Should you wish to view the first discussion paper follow this link.

New Address:  The new Municipal Office is located at 111 Erie St. N., Leamington, ON  N8H 2Z9.  Our phone number and email addresses will remain the same however, all staff will now have a new extension. Please listen carefully to the options provided when contacting the Municipal office by phone. PLEASE NOTE: Public parking is available at the rear of the building off Queens Avenue.

Municipal building location and parking lot

Attention all Food Handlers!

Become a certified food handler. Take the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit's Food Handler Course. Understand the risks of food-borne illness by learning how to prepare food safely, prevent food-borne illnesses and recognize potential hazards. Both in-class and on-line classes are available. Register online by visiting www.wechealthunit.org or contact 519-258-2146 ext 1474.

ERCA Landowner Grants Available to Improve Properties

Up to 90% grants available for projects that improve your property. Landowner grants are available for tree planting, wind breaks, buffer strips and rock chute projects. To learn more call 519-776-5209 ext 377 or pgiroux@erca.org for tree planting and 519-776-5209 ext 369 or mdick@erca.org for rock chutes or www.erca.org and click on "Grants" in the Quick Links box.

Mill Street Parking Lot #11

A two (2) hour maximum time limit is established for this Mill Street Parking Lot #11 from Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Cars must be removed from the parking lot at the two (2) hour limit. No municipal parking permits are allowed for this lot.

For information regarding parking lots that permit longer term parking and providing parking permits please contact the Parking Enforcement Officer at 519-326-5761 ext 1113.

Read Notable News to learn more about projects and initiatives around the Municipality.

Read the latest edition of "In the Know"

Water Financial Plans

County Wide Active - Transportation Study

Accessible Business Compliance January 1, 2012

Businesses must ensure that their facilities are accessible to all people by January 1, 2012.  The Municipality's Accessibility Committee has prepared an informative brochure with Ideas for Making Your Business More Accessible. Download your copy now.

For more information on accessibility for all Ontarians visit our website

New Leamington Promotional Video. Our new video was a winner at the 2010 Economic Developers Council of Ontario's recent marketing awards! Watch it on YouTube

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Business and Greenhouse Directories

Interactive Map

Bids & Tenders

Recycling Collection Map

Garbage Collection Calendar

Yard Waste Collection

Reverse 911 Website

211 Info Website

Smart Community

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Beyond the City Lights

Download a registration form and program information for this popular tourism conference Feb. 28-29.

Trail Guide

Trails support active lifestyles to improve the health of our residents, including persons with disabilities, young people and seniors. Download your copy of the newly released regional trail guide.

Ontario Greenhouse office

The new administrative offices for the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers under construction in Seneca Business Park.

Makeover at old town hall

The former municipal building has been renovated and now has professional lease space available.

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Setting posts for new greenhouses

WFCU Announces Community Investments

Opening the doors to its newest county location on December 12, Windsor Family Credit Union announced several community initiatives including support for the local Toys For Tots Campaign, a $5000 scholarship for Leamington high school students, a donation to the Leamington Hospital Foundation and corporate sponsorship for the Leamington Chamber of Commerce 2012 events.

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Mayor John Paterson installs the time capsule at the new Municpal Building

 

Bike Friendly Award

The Municipality of Leamington was presented on October 19, 2011 with the “Silver” Bike Friendly Workplace Wellness Award for promoting cycling initiatives for employees within the Corporation. Accepting the award on behalf of Council and Administration are Councillor Larry Verbeke and Amanda Smith. Keith Simison, from the Go For Health Committee presented the award.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

1/27/2012
Mayor's Breakfast Annual outlook presentation by Leamington Mayor John Paterson and Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos. Colasanti's Tropical Garden. 8:00 am. Reserve your spot by calling the Leamington Chamber of Commerce at 519-326-2721.

1/28/2012
Windsor-Essex Envionment Committee Green Speaker Series Special speaker Elizabeth May "Canada's Role in Addressing the Climate Crisis and Why Kyoto is Important". Dr. David Suzuki Public School. 6320 Raymond Ave., Windsor. 10:00 am Light Refreshments followed by speaker at 10:30. This event is free but you must pre-register by calling 211.

1/28/2012
12th Annual Polar Bear Dip Proceeds to Youth and Family Resource Centre, and Childcan. Register on line at www.childcan. myetp.org/polarbeardip12/ or in person at Lakeside Park Pavillion, Kingsville at 10am. Dip at 1:00. For info call 519-733-8983

1/30/2012
Business After 5 South Shore Virtual Golf. 5-7pm. Contact the Leamington Chamber of Commerce, 519-326-2721 for more information.

2/1/2012
Small Business Start Up Information Session 23 Main St. W, #20, Kingsville. 10:00 am. Pre-registration required. 519-733-3137 or via email.

2/1/2012
Blood Donor Clinic Leamington Portuguese Club. 12 noon to 7:30 pm. Call 1-888-236-6283 ro information or to register.

2/4/2012
Classics in the County Windsor Symphony Orchestra presents The Noble Flute at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. Tickets $30 adults, $25 seniors, $15 students.

2/18/2012
Legend of Hockey Legends of Hockey VS OPP Charity Hockey Game. Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

2/20/2012
Family to Family Education Program-11 Week Course Family To Family Education Program - National Alliance on Mental Illness presents the Family to Family Education Program, for families of individuals with serious mental illnesses including schizophrenia, depression, bipolar, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder & borderline personality disorder. The 11 week free course starts Monday, February 20, 2012 in Leamington. To register or for more info call Noreen at 519-322-0163.

2/25/2012
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Bowl-a-Thon Empire Lanes, Ruthven. 1:00 & 3:30. Minimum pledge $40. Inludes two games, complimentary shoes, pizza and soft drink. Up to five people per lane. Great prize incentive packages. register on line at www.windsoressex.kintera.org

2/29/2012
Chili Fest To support purchase of accessible vehicle for South Essex Community Council's transportation program. Portuguese Club.

2/29/2012
Vine and Dine A celebration of Food, Wine and Music presented by the Leamington Chamber of Commerce. Roma Club. 5:30-9:30. Sample Food and Wine from 20+ restaurants and wineries from around Essex County. Ticket $50.00 per person which includes over $250 in coupons from particpating restaurants. Music by Jody Raffoul. Sponsored by WFCU and Cavendish Farms. To reserve tickets call 519-326-2721.

3/7/2012
Small Business Start Up Information Session 23 Main St. W., #20. Kingsville, 10:00 am. Pre-registration required. 519-733-3137 or via email.

3/17/2012
IODE Antique Show and Sale Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

3/18/2012
IODE Antique Show and Sale Kinsmen Recreation Complex

3/30/2012
Home and Garden Trade Show Kinsmen Complex. For vendor information contact Brenda Fischer. 322-2337 bfischer@leamington.ca

3/31/2012
Home and Garden Trade Show Kinsmen Complex. For vendor information contact Brenda Fischer. 322-2337. bfischer@leamington.ca

4/1/2012
Home and Garden Trade Show Kinsmen Complex. For vendor information contact Brenda Fischer at 322-2337. bfischer@leamington.ca

4/4/2012
Small Business Start Up Information Session 23 Main St. W., #20, Kingsville. 10:00 am. Pre-registration required. 519-733-3137 or via email.

4/21/2012
Classics in the County Windsor Symphony Orchestra presents Mozart Sinfonia at the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. Tickets $30 adults, $25 seniors, $15 students.

5/2/2012
Small Business Start Up Information Session 23 Main St. W, #20, Kingsville. 10:00 am. Pre-registration required. 519-733-3137 or via email.

6/6/2012
Samll Business Start Up Information Session 23 Main St. W, #20, Kingsville. 10:00 am. Pre-registration required. 519-733-3137 or via email.

6/30/2012
Arts at the Marina Vendors of quality art work all weekend

7/1/2012
Canada Day Celebrations at the Marina!

7/1/2012
Arts at the Marina vendors of quality art work

7/4/2012
Small Business Start Up Information Session 23 Main St. W. #20, Kingsville. 10:00 am. Pre-registration required. 519-733-3137 or via email.

7/28/2012
General Brock's Sail Away and Gala Part of Leamington's Bicentennial celebration events. At the marina.

8/1/2012
Small Businsess Start Up Information Session 23 Main St. W, #20. Kingsville. 10:00 am. Pre-registration required. 519-733-3137 or via email.


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