Kemptville Campus Renewal

Kemptville College has long been recognized as a defining element of the local community, having significant regional impact well beyond the boundaries of the Municipality of North Grenville. The announcement by the University of Guelph in March of 2014 to no longer support the continuation of educational programming at the Kemptville came as a shock to many farmers, residents, businesses – and potential students.

The Municipality has taken a leadership role in coordinating and managing the efforts to see Kemptville Campus renewed as a driving force in the region’s economy. The information on this page is intended to keep our community up to date on the progress of these efforts. Please visit often and pass along to others.

In addition, please visit the Kemptville Campus website for more detailed information.

Monday, 07 June 2021 15:22

New Board Members Announced for Kemptville Campus

Media Release from the Kemptville Campus, Kemptville - June 7, 2021 After a comprehensive search and selection process, a new Board of Directors has been chosen for Kemptville Campus. The new Board – consisting of six new members headed by recently appointed Board Chair Karen Cooper – will be formally…

Tuesday, 27 March 2018 16:49

Kemptville Campus Press Conference Video

Click the link below to watch the full press conference held by the Municipality and its partners on March 22, 2018 regarding the recent purchase of the Kemptville Campus.

Thursday, 07 December 2017 15:47

Kemptville College Agreement in Principle

In response to the articles published in this week’s edition of the North Grenville Times regarding Kemptville Campus, I wish to advise residents of North Grenville that it was not my intention to suggest that no representation had been sent to the Province or that letter(s) to that affect did…

Wednesday, 06 December 2017 08:59

Mayor Gordon’s Responds to Kemptville Campus Questions

In the November 29 edition of the North Grenville Times, there was an article entitled “Need to Consult on Kemptville College Acquisition”, written by Ralph Raina, which posed 3 questions to Council. In response Mayor David Gordon made the following statement at the Committee of the Whole meeting on December…

Tuesday, 28 November 2017 15:15

Mayor Gordon Sets the Record Straight on Kemptville Campus

Mayor David Gordon opened the November 27 meeting of the North Grenville Council by making the following statement:

Tuesday, 14 November 2017 10:35

Frequently Asked Questions About Kemptville Campus Renewal

Do you have some questions about the agreement in principle? You aren't alone. The Municipality reiceved many inquiries when the agreement in principle was announced, so at the November 13 Council meeting, CAO Brian Carré took the opportunity to provide answers to some of the most common ones.

Wednesday, 08 November 2017 10:45

Municipality and Ministry Release Statement on the Future of the Kemptville Campus

This morning Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and David Gordon, Mayor of the Municipality of North Grenville issued a joint statement regarding the agreement in principle reached for the province to sell a large portion of the main campus, and surrounding property of the former Kemptville…

Thursday, 30 March 2017 14:42

Announcement on the Status of Kemptville Campus Acquisition Postponed

The Municipality of North Grenville is at an important stage in its negotiations with the Province to acquire the former Kemptville College Campus. Progress is being made and as a result, the timing for the Municipality to make an announcement has been extended past March 31. At this time, no…

Tuesday, 18 October 2016 16:47

Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys Grand Opening

October 18, 2016, KEMPTVILLE - This morning, the Conseil des ecoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) held a grand opening ceremony for the Kemptville pavilion of Ecole catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys. A number of dignitaries were present, including MPP Steve Clark, North Grenville Mayor David Gordon, Deputy Mayor Barb Tobin, and other municipal…

Monday, 18 April 2016 19:11

French Public School to open on the Kemptville College campus in the fall of 2016

The French Public School Board of Eastern Ontario is proud to announced the opening, for next year, of the first French-language school in North Grenville. The school will be located on the campus of the Kemptville College, a charming site also perfectly designed to accommodate children of all ages.

Monday, 04 April 2016 16:49

BDO Endorses North Grenville Vision of Renewed Kemptville College

A recently completed feasibility analysis by leading accounting and advisory firm BDO Canada endorses the Municipality of North Grenville vision for a re-invented Kemptville College. The Municipality sees the renewed Kemptville College as a non-profit, multi-tenant education and community hub focused on low-carbon innovation and climate change adaptation/mitigation within the…

Sunday, 03 April 2016 10:03

Background to the Renewal of Kemptville College

After the announcement in 2014 that the University of Guelph would not continue to offer programming, the Municipality partnered with a number of regional stakeholders and produced a Proposal to Establish the Kemptville Centre for Rural Advancement. This report outlined a vision for what a renewed Kemptville College could become: "Kemptville College…

Thursday, 31 March 2016 09:46

Kemptville College business case study to be presented

TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville will be receiving the Business Case Study for Kemptville College prepared by BDO Canada on MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Road 44) in accordance with Section 203 of…