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Essex MPP announces he will not seek re-election
by Sylene Argent When Taras Natyshak first campaigned to become a political representative for the NDP 16-years ago, he knew the job was...

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Dec 15, 20214 min read


What to give: Your local food bank giving guide
by Sylene Argent The holiday season can certainly spark the spirit of giving in many. Those in a position to give this holiday season may...

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Dec 15, 20212 min read


Kingsville Council receives correspondence from E.L.K. Energy Inc.
by Sylene Argent At its regular meeting on Monday evening, members of Kingsville Council discussed the letter E.L.K. Energy Inc. sent in...

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Dec 15, 20212 min read


Here comes Santa Claus: Essex Centre BIA’s Christmas parade attracts large turn out
by Sylene Argent Despite windy weather leading up to Saturday evening, the Essex Centre BIA Santa Claus Parade proceeded down Talbot...

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Dec 15, 20212 min read


Council continues with 2022 Budget discussions
by Sylene Argent On Monday evening, Essex Council approved the 2022 Operating Budget in principle. Discussion on the Capital Budget will...

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Dec 15, 20216 min read


Lakeshore breaks ground on $55 million expansion to Denis St. Pierre Water Pollution Control Plant
submitted to EFP On Tuesday, November 30, Mayor Tom Bain and members of Council for the Municipality of Lakeshore officially broke ground...

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Dec 8, 20212 min read


Mayor celebrates purchase of Harrow greenspace
- believes Harrow High School building should be sold to a developer - by Sylene Argent On Friday, members of Essex Council gathered to...

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Dec 8, 20212 min read


Rotarian support will help create Christmas Baskets through the Essex Area Food BankÂ
by Sylene Argent For many years, the members of the Essex Rotary Club have demonstrated the giving spirit of the season as they dedicated...

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Dec 8, 20212 min read


Essex Council meeting notes - Monday, December 6, 2021
by Sylene Argent Essex asked to provide comments on CWATS update Diana Radulescu, Active Transportation Coordinator for the County of...

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Dec 8, 202111 min read


County of Essex Council approves 1.56 percent tax increase
by Sylene Argent At its budget deliberation meeting last Wednesday evening, Essex County Council approved a 1.56 tax increase, which is...

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Dec 8, 20214 min read


CTMHV hosts Holiday Market and Craft Show
by Garrett Fodor As the snow begins to fall, local residents are rushing to deck the halls and wrap up their shopping in time for the...

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Dec 8, 20212 min read


EDHS recognizes Proficiency Award winners
by Sylene Argent photos submitted Last week, Essex District High School’s top students were recognized for the outstanding effort they...

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Dec 1, 20213 min read


Essex poised to purchase former Harrow High School and surrounding property
by Sylene Argent Last week, the Town of Essex announced it is expected to purchase the former Harrow High School, with the acquisition to...

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Dec 1, 20214 min read


Santa Claus visits Leamington
by Garrett Fodor As the days get colder and the calendar quickly approaches December, winter holiday excitement and joy begin to fill the...

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Dec 1, 20212 min read


Over 1200 served through Cottam United Church’s 75th annual turkey dinner
by Sylene Argent & photos submitted by Rick Mayea. 75-years ago, the parishioners at Cottam United Church wanted a way to celebrate the...

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Dec 1, 20212 min read


Santa’s Cause for Kids collecting new, unwrapped gifts for children in need
by Sylene Argent The jolly man in red is a busy guy and needs help every year to put gifts under the tree for every good little boy and...

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Dec 1, 20212 min read


Essex hosts 2022 Budget walk-through that proposes 1.8 percent tax increase
by Sylene Argent On Monday evening, Essex Council spent over three-and-a-half hours in a special 2022 Budget Walk-Through meeting to...

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Dec 1, 20218 min read


Kingsville kicks-off Christmas season with annual Fantasy of Lights festivities
by Sylene Argent The Town of Kingsville was abuzz on Saturday, as area residents gathered to enjoy the kick-off of the 29th annual...

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Nov 24, 20213 min read


Essex County Council notes - Wednesday, November 17
by Sylene Argent Community Safety and Well-Being Plan approve at County-level Members of Essex County Council approved the final report...

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Nov 24, 20215 min read


St. Paul’s hosts flag raising, vigil service to recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance
by Sylene Argent with photos submitted On Friday evening, members of St. Paul’s Anglican Church hosted a flag raising outside the Essex...

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Nov 24, 20212 min read
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