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We Will Remember Them: Honouring Veterans, Fallen Soldiers
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Photos submitted by Christine Hayes At the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month,...

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Nov 15, 20232 min read


Essex enters into MoU with Southwest Fire Academy for regional firefighter training
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex Council approved entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Town...

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Nov 8, 20233 min read


MTO provides County Council with Highway 3 update
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Members of Essex County Council received an update regarding the Phase 3 portion of the...

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Nov 8, 20235 min read


Woodslee pays tribute to veterans
by Garrett Fodor “We will remember them.” The community of Woodslee, the Woodslee Millen Group, and the Municipality of Lakeshore are...

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Nov 8, 20232 min read


Tiny Tots enjoy spirit of Halloween during BIA trick-or-treat parade
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Local youngsters – dressed in their creative Halloween costumes and chaperone by adults –...

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Nov 1, 20232 min read


Residents comment on developing Community Services Master Plan
- the document will guide the Town of Essex on recreation and parks for the next decade - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative...

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Nov 1, 20233 min read


Town of LaSalle celebrates annual ‘Truck or Treat’
by Garrett Fodor What started out as a COVID fix is quickly becoming a Halloween staple for the Town of LaSalle. On Saturday, residents...

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Nov 1, 20232 min read


Halloween takes over Lazee G Ranch
by Garrett Fodor From goblins and ghouls, to superheroes and princesses, and offering everything from sweet treats to fun games and...

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Oct 25, 20232 min read


BIA told mid-November earliest for sidewalk events down Talbot due to streetscape
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Essex Centre BIA will have to wait until at least mid-November or even towards the end...

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Oct 25, 20233 min read


Families flock to Kingsville for 54th annual Migration Fall Fest
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Kingsville celebrated the beauty of migration, the Father of Conservation – Jack Miner,...

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Oct 25, 20233 min read


Windsor HOG raises $1150 for Essex Area Food Bank, $3,550 for Santa’s Cause for Kids
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Essex Area Food Bank and Santa’s Cause for Kids got a financial boost on Sunday, as the...

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Oct 18, 20233 min read


Kingsville Fire hosts pancake breakfast to offer help to local families and raise awareness
by Garrett Fodor Closing out Fire Prevention Week, members of the Kingsville Fire Department were cooking up an extra special surprise to...

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Oct 18, 20232 min read


Fire Prevention Week Open House offers fire truck rides, reinforces cooking safety
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The most effective way to prevent residential fires is to educate the public on prevention...

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Oct 18, 20232 min read


Former TSN host Michael Landsberg to talk mental health at Essex District High School
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed. Date to be determined. We will post the new date, when it is supplied. by...

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Oct 11, 20233 min read


Firefighter door knocking campaign connects with residents to ensure smoke alarms are working
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Being a firefighter with Essex Fire & Rescue is more than responding to emergency calls, it...

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Oct 11, 20232 min read


12-year-old Austin McLeod earns high point honour at his first International Plowing Match
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative When 12-year-old Austin McLeod competed in - and won - his division at the Essex County...

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Oct 11, 20233 min read


Councillor Verbeek offers CPR course to community
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Eleven additional local residents now have the tools to assist someone who may be choking,...

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Oct 4, 20232 min read


Essex, Kingsville, LaSalle, Lakeshore vote to keep waste collection in control of municipalities
- threshold not met to upload waste collection to County, but that could change - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative...

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Oct 4, 20233 min read


Harrow Open Streets returns for fall festivity
by Sylene Argent, L ocal Journalism Initiative With over 30 vendor tables, a car show, a magician, food trucks, and live music...

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Oct 4, 20232 min read


Jean Rae Baxter presents historical book “Battle on the Ice” to HEIRS
by Greg Layson If award-winning Canadian author Jean Rae Baxter never writes another history book, she says “that will be fine.” That’s...

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Sep 27, 20232 min read
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