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6 days ago2 min read
NHL alumni and law enforcement all-stars raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics
by Garrett Fodor From NHL Legends, who have been watched for decades, to real-life heroes, two teams took to the ice while raising funds...
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6 days ago10 min read
Town of Essex Council Notes for Monday, January 13, 2025
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Town to work with Sanford and Son Supermarket to install “no parking” signs on Walnut...
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Jan 81 min read
Essex launches Noon Year’s Eve tradition for young families
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Local families had the chance to ring in the New Year in a new way on December 31. The...
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Jan 82 min read
Essex Ravens hockey teams flock to Hockey for Hospice, raising $15K
by Greg Layson A number of Essex Ravens Local League hockey players did their part to help raise more than half-a-million-dollars for...
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Jan 84 min read
Education Minister attends Erie Migration District School opening celebration
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Before school was let out for the Christmas break, Provincial Minister of Education, Jill...
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Dec 18, 20245 min read
Essex Firefighters recognized for reaching significant milestones of service
- Station 1 District Chief Rick Bonneau gets standing ovation for 45-years of dedication - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative...
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Dec 18, 20242 min read
Santa’s Village offered chance to shop, eat, and be merry
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Baby, it was cold outside on Saturday, but that did not stop individuals from attending the...
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Dec 11, 20242 min read
Canada Post employees remain on strike, call latest offer ‘a step backwards’
by Greg Layson About 55,000 Canada Post employees, including roughly 15 in Essex, remained on strike at press time this week. The...
ESSEX FREE PRESS
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Striking Clear Medical Imaging employees reject latest offer
by Greg Layson Striking workers represented by Unifor at Clear Medical Imaging facilities in Windsor and Essex County have rejected the...
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Dec 11, 20243 min read
Essex welcomes 12 new Firefighters to the rescue roster
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative A Firefighter’s badge is more than a symbol of commitment to an important profession. It...
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Dec 11, 20244 min read
Essex Council passes a 4.66% blended tax increase
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative After deliberating for over three-and-a-half hours during the meeting on Monday afternoon,...
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Dec 4, 20243 min read
Essex Appreciation Night recognizes volunteers, Good Samaritans, Mayor’s Award recipients
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative In recognition of the effort, time, and dedication volunteers bring to the many Town of...
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Dec 4, 20244 min read
Essex County Transportation Master Plan to identify long-term needs, overall strategy
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex County Council received a report regarding the development of its updated...
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Dec 4, 20241 min read
Santa hears Christmas wishes over breakfast
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative With the countdown to Christmas Day officially on, Santa and Mrs. Claus visited Essex...
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Nov 27, 20246 min read
Essex starts tax increase talk at $6.31%
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative During the 2025 Budget walkthrough meeting on Monday evening – the first opportunity to...
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Nov 27, 20242 min read
Essex Salvation Army kicks-off $100K Kettle Campaign mission with annual tree lighting
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Live carols, free hot dogs and hot chocolate, a visit with Santa, and a chance to usher in...
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Nov 20, 20242 min read
Fantasy of Lights kicks-off holiday season in Kingsville
by Garrett Fodor The holiday spirit is shining bright in Kingsville as its annual, multiple week “Fantasy of Lights” festivities...
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Nov 20, 20245 min read
Proposed Five-Year Capital Infrastructure Plan introduced to Essex Council
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Town of Essex’s Infrastructure Services Department has put together a Five-Year Capital...
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Nov 13, 20243 min read
Construction for Essex Municipal Building expansion awarded for $4.06M
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Construction for the planned expansion of the Essex Municipal Building will cost...
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Nov 13, 20244 min read
Update provided on County’s first Development Charges background study
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Council for the County of Essex received an update on the County’s first Development...
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