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Mayor MacDonald Kicks Off Reinvent This Space Competition

The Municipality of Leamington successfully launched the Reinvent This Space competition today, challenging aspiring entrepreneurs to submit their ideas for starting a business in Uptown Leamington with the chance to win free rent for a year.

Potential entrepreneurs are invited to submit a brief video pitch outlining their idea. Along with Mayor Hilda MacDonald, a panel of local business leaders will review proposals and select a shortlist of finalists. The finalists will receive in-depth...

Council Considers - July 23, 2019

Council will consider the following reports and matters at its upcoming Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2019:

• A report considering a reduction to the setbacks from sensitive use areas for cannabis retail store locations
• Consider the Traffic Impact Study for John Street (from Erie Street North to Queens Avenue Parking lot) and converting John Street to a one-way westbound street
• A report regarding the contract extension of the Fire Prevention Officer
• A review of Police Services and...

Council Matters - July 9, 2019

At the Council meeting held on July 9, 2019, Council:

• Approved the 2018 Audited Financial Statements and the 2018 Year End Variance. Council also appointed Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP as the external auditors for fiscal 2019.

• Adopted H-09 – Recruitment and Compensation for Part Time Employees. This created the new position of Marina Maintenance Attendant, added the existing position of Parks Attendant, and increased the Seasonal Labourer wage rate by $2.00 per hour.

• Discussed the quality...

Leamington to Windsor Transit Service Begins Operation

The new Leamington to Windsor Transit service, LTW Transit - Route 42, began operation today. The new transit route travels from Leamington to Windsor (St. Clair College), with stops in Kingsville and Essex, Monday through Saturday.

For the LTW Transit inaugural mid-day run, Leamington’s Mayor Hilda MacDonald boarded the bus in Leamington, picking up Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos and Essex Mayor Larry Snively at their respective LTW Transit stops in Kingsville and Essex. They continued along...

Council Considers - July 9, 2019

Council will consider the following reports and matters at its upcoming Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019:

• 2018 Year End Variance Analysis and the 2018 Financial Statements
• Awarding the contract for upgrades at the Leamington Pollution Control Centre Generator  
• A report considering the 2019 Asphalt Program Tender Results
• A report considering Application for Sign Variances from Leamington Mennonite Home and Apartments, 1 Pickwick Drive and 2 Pickwick Drive
• A report to consider...