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ERCA taps into expanded Maple Festival
by Garrett Fodor The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) and surrounding local businesses are tapping into trees, along with local...

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Mar 8, 20232 min read


Essex Council meeting notes - Monday, March 6, 2023
by Sylene Argent Council provided with ADUSearch overview and demonstration Sarah Cipkar, Founder and Co-Lead Researcher for ADUSearch,...

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Mar 8, 202310 min read


Local OPP Reports - Increase in fraud reports across Essex County
Submitted to EFP From February 28th to March 2nd, 2023, Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to 14 reports of...

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Mar 3, 20231 min read


Interactive exhibits put youths in the ‘driver seat’ at annual Train Show
by Sylene Argent As Heritage Week wrapped-up, Heritage Essex hosted its 26th annual Train Show over the weekend, giving enthusiasts,...

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Mar 1, 20232 min read


2023 Community Heritage Preservation Awards presented to historically-minded individuals
by Sylene Argent In recognition of the importance of preserving and promoting the area’s rich history, the Town of Essex and its...

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Mar 1, 20233 min read


Town of Essex Council meeting notes. Tuesday, February 21
by Sylene Argent Harrow Streetscape earns Award of Excellence The Economic Development Council of Ontario recognized the Town of Essex...

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Mar 1, 20239 min read


Essex hosts Family Day Fun Zone, free skating
by Sylene Argent Many fun activities were available – free of charge – at the Essex Recreation Centre on Monday, as the Town of Essex...

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Feb 22, 20231 min read


Museums team up to remember the No. 2 Construction Battalion
by Sylene Argent The stories and lives of those who served in the all-black volunteer No. 2 Construction Battalion during WWI were widely...

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Feb 22, 20234 min read


“The Colours of Essex County” highlights significance of historic African-Canadian cemeteries
by Sylene Argent For over fifty-years, Harrow resident, Elise Harding-Davis, has been working to preserve and obtain heritage status for...

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Feb 15, 20236 min read


Harrow’s first Valentine’s Ice Fest brings in big crowd
by Sylene Argent Not everyone may be a lover of the colder weather, but members of the Harrow Rotary Club and the Harrow & Colchester...

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Feb 15, 20232 min read


Mayor Bondy spreads Valentine’s cheer to residents at Iler Lodge
by Garrett Fodor As cupid’s arrows began to fly, Mayor of Essex, Sherry Bondy – with help of members of Council, local partners, and the...

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Feb 15, 20232 min read


Essex Council passes 3.91% tax increase in principle
by Sylene Argent Council for the Town of Essex passed an average 3.91 percent tax increase (including County and School Board levies) for...

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Feb 15, 20234 min read


Members of the community pitch-in their creativity to make Valentine’s Day gifts
by Sylene Argent In preparing a special treat for local seniors, Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy invited community members out to the Essex...

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Feb 8, 20231 min read


Essex County Council Notes for Wednesday, February 1
by Sylene Argent Warden recognizes the start of Black History Month On the first day of February, Essex County Warden, Leamington Mayor...

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Feb 8, 20237 min read


Town of Essex Council notes - February 6, 2023
by Sylene Argent Development overview for 2022 shows 80.2% increase from 2021 Essex Council received the development overview for the...

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Feb 8, 20233 min read


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...

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Feb 1, 20232 min read


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...

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Feb 1, 20234 min read


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

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Feb 1, 20232 min read


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...

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Jan 18, 202314 min read


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...

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Jan 18, 20232 min read
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