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Cogeco offers free online navigation, safety, and program session
by Sylene Argent Cogeco cares about its clients, and that is why the service provider hosted a free online navigation, safety, and...

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Nov 17, 20221 min read


Coca-Cola Canada Holiday Truck delivers the magic
-Toys collected for Santa’s Cause for Kids by Sylene Argent A night of holiday magic ushered in the Christmas season on Saturday, as the...

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Nov 17, 20222 min read


Essex remembers those who served
by Sylene Argent When Essex resident Jacqui Tofflemire Flood was being born in England during WWII, the hospital was bombed, and later so...

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Nov 16, 20224 min read


Collaborative effort cleans WWI, WWII crosses and epitaph at Cottam Cemetery
by Sylene Argent with photo submitted To honour veterans and fallen soldiers leading up to Remembrance Day, members of the 2nd Cottam...

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Nov 9, 20222 min read


Harrow United Church hosts drive-through turkey dinner for 34th annual event
by Garrett Fodor There was no fighting over the turkey leg on Saturday, as Harrow United Church served a special drive-through style...

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Nov 9, 20222 min read


Essex Council reflects on highlights, challenges, and accomplishments during 2018-2022 term
by Sylene Argent Being a member of Council requires a lot of commitment and dedication, and the role is not always an easy one to fulfil....

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Nov 9, 20226 min read


Maidstone Bicentennial Museum celebrates $34,000 OTF Grant for new barn
- the OTF has provided the local museum with $154k for upgrades in the past two-years - by Sylene Argent Since 1984, past and present...

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Nov 2, 20222 min read


Tiny tots trick-or-treat in downtown Essex
by Sylene Argent Great weather and a chance to celebrate Halloween a few days early brought hundreds of excited little ones to the...

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Nov 2, 20221 min read


Essex pays tribute to the 2022 Citizen of the Year
- Sandy Larivee has served youth as an Optimist and through the Essex Youth Centre for decades - by Dan Bissonnette Over 75 people...

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Oct 26, 20223 min read


Lazee G Ranch ushers in Halloween with spooky family fun day
by Sylene Argent Area families were invited out to a fun day out on the farm as Lazee G Ranch hosted its Halloween Family Day on Sunday...

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Oct 26, 20221 min read


Bondy elected Mayor of Essex - Council will have four new faces for the 2022-2026 term
by Sylene Argent After several months of campaigning, knocking on hundreds or even thousands of doors, and walking many endless miles to...

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Oct 26, 20223 min read


WETRA’s first Fall Fair gets overwhelming response
by Sylene Argent The Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) opened its doors to the community on Sunday to host its first...

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Oct 19, 20222 min read


Kingsville Migration Festival - The annual autumn celebration continues
by Dan Bissonnette The cool, crisp autumn weather last weekend provided perfect conditions to host the Kingsville Migration Festival,...

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Oct 19, 20222 min read


Essex Council Notes for Monday, October 17, 2022
by Sylene Argent 2023 Council meeting dates approved Essex Council approved the dates for the 2023 Regular Council Meetings. As per the...

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Oct 19, 202210 min read


New book presents brief biography of over 1300 regional soldiers who died at war
- “The Anguish of War” is a two-volume book launched in time for Remembrance Day - by Sylene Argent Every Remembrance Day, residents of...

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Oct 12, 20225 min read


Homecoming’s return scores a big win for Essex
by Dan Bissonnette Friday, October 7 marked the return of an annual tradition for the staff and students at Essex District High School,...

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Oct 12, 20222 min read


11-year-old Nathan Dupuis has a chance at winning Junior TRAK VLR karting championship
by Sylene Argent With nothing to do when the pandemic broke out in 2020, Harrow native, Nathan Dupuis, started racing at Point Pelee...

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Oct 12, 20224 min read


Home Hardware hosts fundraiser for Lola’s Round Table
by Sylene Argent Staff members at Essex Home Hardware decided to utilize what is likely the last of the warmer weather to squeeze in...

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Oct 5, 20221 min read


Essex Council Notes for Monday, October 3, 2022
by Sylene Argent Council denies site-specific request for stabilizing wall Bob and Karen Parr requested permission to build a stabilizing...

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Oct 5, 202211 min read


Harrow Open Streets highlights local businesses, supports shopping locally
by Sylene Argent The Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce took advantage of the clear fall weather on Friday evening to host a...

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Oct 5, 20221 min read
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