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MPP Leardi, Standing Committee on Finance visit area regarding “Less Red Tape, Stronger Ontario Act”

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3 days ago
2 min

MPP Leardi, Standing Committee on Finance visit area regarding “Less Red Tape, Stronger Ontario Act”

by Sylene Argent Last week, members of the Provincial members of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs joined Essex MPP...

Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command donates, pledges over $1.1M to veteran programs

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3 days ago
4 min

Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command donates, pledges over $1.1M to veteran programs

- Local Legion Branches, including Essex that has the highest membership in SWO, helped make that possible - Provincial President, Derek...

Essex Region Conservation Honours Award Winners

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3 days ago
2 min

Essex Region Conservation Honours Award Winners

Submitted to EFP Seven organizations and individuals were honoured with Essex Region Conservation Awards for their contributions to...

Essex Council Notes from January 16, 2023

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Jan 18
14 min

Essex Council Notes from January 16, 2023

by Sylene Argent 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Report details review of voting locations will be undertaken Essex Council...

Caldwell First Nation working to comanage Ojibway Park

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Jan 18
2 min

Caldwell First Nation working to comanage Ojibway Park

by Sylene Argent Representatives of Caldwell First Nation announced last Wednesday they were working with Parks Canada towards developing...

Birds Canada grant helps repair Colchester Schoolhouse chimney

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Jan 18
1 min

Birds Canada grant helps repair Colchester Schoolhouse chimney

by Sylene Argent The Colchester Schoolhouse chimney has been repaired, thanks to support from the Town of Essex and a Bird’s Canada...

Town of Essex celebrates New Year with free skate and swim sessions

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Jan 11
3 min

Town of Essex celebrates New Year with free skate and swim sessions

by Garrett Fodor As the ball was preparing to drop and calendars were flipping to 2023, the Town of Essex invited residents to celebrate...

$76,600 Trillium grant funds improvements at Maedel Community Centre

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Jan 11
2 min

$76,600 Trillium grant funds improvements at Maedel Community Centre

- the facility will receive new windows, basketball nets, and retractable room divider - by Sylene Argent Thanks to a $76,600 Ontario...

Continued Essex Council Notes from December 19, 2022

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Jan 11
10 min

Continued Essex Council Notes from December 19, 2022

by Sylene Argent Property Services Policy adopted Council adopted Infrastructure Services Policy #52, “Property Servicing Policy,” and...

Firefighters help Salvation Army distribute Christmas Hampers

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Dec 21, 2022
2 min

Firefighters help Salvation Army distribute Christmas Hampers

by Sylene Argent Essex Fire & Rescue responded to a different kind of call for service on Monday, as many local firefighters volunteered...

Santa’s Cause for Kids has record-setting toy collection

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Dec 21, 2022
3 min

Santa’s Cause for Kids has record-setting toy collection

by Sylene Argent Thanks to the generosity from the community – and commitment from local businesses – the 21st annual Santa’s Cause for...

Essex Council meeting notes - Monday, December 19, 2022

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Dec 21, 2022
8 min

Essex Council meeting notes - Monday, December 19, 2022

by Sylene Argent Staff to prepare report on request to construct driveway entrance in excess of 25’ Essex Council motioned to defer...

St. Mary students head down to Maidstone Post Office to deliver Letters to Santa

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Dec 21, 2022
1 min

St. Mary students head down to Maidstone Post Office to deliver Letters to Santa

by Sylene Argent Continuing on with a 41-year annual tradition, the junior and senior kindergarten students from St. Mary French...

First Santa’s Village turns Essex Centre into Christmas destination

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Dec 15, 2022
2 min

First Santa’s Village turns Essex Centre into Christmas destination

by Sylene Argent The first annual Santa’s Village transformed the Heritage Gardens Park in Essex Centre into a holiday destination on...

Firefighters presented years of service medals, thanked for continued dedication

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Dec 15, 2022
3 min

Firefighters presented years of service medals, thanked for continued dedication

by Sylene Argent As a way to show gratitude for rising to respond to each call for assistance, dedication to ongoing training, and for...

Santa Claus Parade brings magic of the season to Essex Centre

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Dec 15, 2022
1 min

Santa Claus Parade brings magic of the season to Essex Centre

by Sylene Argent With thousands of spectators lining Talbot Street – shoulder-to-shoulder – on Saturday evening, it was evident area...

Cub raises $1340 for Ronald McDonald House while earning Seeonee Award

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Dec 7, 2022
2 min

Cub raises $1340 for Ronald McDonald House while earning Seeonee Award

by Sylene Argent In an effort to earn the Seeonee Award – a top award for a Cub – Candice Heinrichs, a Howler Cub in the 2nd Cottam...

Town of Essex Council meeting notes - Monday, December 5, 2022

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Dec 7, 2022
10 min

Town of Essex Council meeting notes - Monday, December 5, 2022

by Sylene Argent Residents seek approval to retain curb cut and driveway at back of property Dale and Natalie Koziana approached Council...

Cottam Rotary welcomes Santa to magical evening in the park

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Dec 7, 2022
1 min

Cottam Rotary welcomes Santa to magical evening in the park

by Sylene Argent While December is a busy time of year for Jolly Old St. Nicholas, the big man in red made sure to visit with local...

Lazee G Ranch combines horses and holiday flair for Country Christmas event

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Nov 30, 2022
1 min

Lazee G Ranch combines horses and holiday flair for Country Christmas event

by Sylene Argent (some photos submitted) Following the success of its Halloween Family Day, Lazee G Ranch shifted gears to offer a...