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Continued Essex Council Notes Monday, June 19, 2023
by Sylene Argent Additional $17k approved for McCormick Beach Road cul-de-sac Council approved $17,045.15 above what was already in the...

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Jun 28, 20234 min read


Town of Essex’s first Soapbox Derby races past expectations
by Sylene Argent Months of planning and collaboration resulted in a successful first attempt at hosting a fun, family-friendly soapbox...

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Jun 28, 20232 min read


Essex Council notes for Monday, June 19, 2023
by Sylene Argent Subdivision Development Agreement entered for Phase 2 of Sunset Gardens Essex Council passed By-Law 2250 to enter into a...

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Jun 21, 20237 min read


Cogeco connects with community by hosting Bike Day
by Sylene Argent “The energy is amazing,” Catie Carter, Community Relations Coordinator with Cogeco, said while watching many youths...

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Jun 21, 20232 min read


Rubber Duck Derby raises funds for Project Hope, Colchester Guardian, Feeding Windsor Essex
by Sylene Argent Excitement was building as the Colchester Guardian rescue vessel released up to 1500 rubber ducks off the shore of...

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Jun 14, 20232 min read


Continued Essex Council notes for Monday, June 5, 2023
by Sylene Argent Jackson Street will not be turned into a one-way Council received the report “Jackson Street (Colchester) Improvement –...

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Jun 14, 202311 min read


Essex Council notes for Monday, June 5, 2023
by Sylene Argent Joanne Hayes presented with Ontario Senior of the Year Award 2023 Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy was pleased to present the...

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Jun 7, 20235 min read


OPP reports - Toddler found walking alone in Lakeshore on County Road 22
submitted to EFP On June 7, 2023, at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lakeshore detachment...

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Jun 7, 20231 min read


New washroom facilities at Heritage Gardens Park officially opens
by Sylene Argent Back in 2014, the Town of Essex hired Stempski Kelly Associates to engage with the community to garner public feedback...

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Jun 7, 20233 min read


Ridout named Essex 73’s new Head Coach
by Garrett Fodor The Essex 73’s will have a new face leading its team and shaping the players this upcoming season. When Jamie McDermott...

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May 31, 20233 min read


Mural dedicated to Edward Charles Maedel unveiled
by Sylene Argent The Town of Essex’s Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee unveiled a mural dedicated to Edward Charles Maedel last...

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May 31, 20232 min read


Harrow Rotary’s Spring Bloom & Boat Show utilizes park space to bring community together
by Sylene Argent Fishing enthusiasts, and those wanting to support local businesses, were able to participate in the Rotary Club of...

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May 24, 20232 min read


Continued Essex Council Notes for Monday, May 15
by Sylene Argent Essex makes top ten in four Lifesaving Society Awards categories For 2022, the Town of Essex was recognized in the top...

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May 24, 20236 min read


Fresh Breath finalists in three International Singer-Songwriter Association Awards categories
by Sylene Argent Local band “Fresh Breath” is a finalist in three International Singer-Songwriter Association Awards (ISSA) categories,...

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May 17, 20232 min read


Flyers celebrate historic Sutherland Cup in grand and historic fashion
by Garrett Fodor Capturing its franchise’s first Sutherland Cup on the road in Stratford last Tuesday night, the Leamington Flyers gave...

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May 17, 20232 min read


Mayor Bondy collecting policing priorities from residents, urging residents to report problem areas
by Sylene Argent Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy is asking residents about their priorities regarding policing. Recently, she made a social...

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May 17, 20233 min read


Steam & Gas Engine Museum hosts vendor market, excited for summer to come
by Garrett Fodor Upon the arrival of the warmer weather, the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum is ready to go full steam ahead with...

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May 10, 20232 min read


Heritage Essex celebrates 150th anniversary of first train rolling through town
by Sylene Argent In May of 1873, residents of the still very young Village of Essex gathered around the small wooden train station to...

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May 10, 20232 min read


WETRA’s Blue Jean Bash...at the Barn offers night of fun and fundraising
by Sylene Argent Around 265 individuals traded in their winter boots for the cowboy variety on Saturday, in anticipation of a night that...

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May 3, 20232 min read


New “Edna’s Kitchen” sign raised in St. John the Evangelist Hall
by Sylene Argent For at least 45-years, Edna Chevalier dedicated her cooking and organizational skills, time, and effort to St. John the...

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May 3, 20232 min read
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