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Council passes seven-option COVID-19 vaccination policy, with four amendments
by Sylene Argent At the October 18 Council meeting, a majority Essex Council vote passed a COVID-19 vaccination policy that affects Town...

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Oct 20, 20214 min read


Come fly with me: Kingsville celebrates fall with 52nd annual Migration Festival
by Sylene Argent Even having to combat periods of rain over the four-day event, the 52nd annual Migration Festival ended up being a...

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Oct 20, 20213 min read


Domestic issues top call for service in Essex for August
by Sylene Argent Last Thursday afternoon, members of the Essex Police Services Board (EPSB) met virtually to learn of the top call for...

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Oct 13, 20213 min read


Fundraising committee secures Camp Bryerswood
by Sylene Argent It has been a busy ten-months for the members of the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club, which was formed with an...

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Oct 13, 20213 min read


County Council Notes for Wednesday, October 6
by Sylene Argent Land Acknowledgement statement adopted County Council adopted a land acknowledgement statement, which will remain open...

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Oct 13, 20218 min read


Continued Essex Council notes from Monday, October 4, 2021
by Sylene Argent Continued Essex Council notes from last week’s edition. Approval given for lease agreement with Grondin Farms Council...

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Oct 13, 20213 min read


73’s begin 2021-2022 season with three big wins
by Garrett Fodor After more than 500 days of waiting to play since their last game, the Essex 73 players were back on the ice and gave...

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Oct 13, 20213 min read


Kingsville’s Heritage Committee recognizes the designation of Cottam’s first home
submitted to EFP Recently, members of the Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee delivered and installed a plaque indicating...

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Oct 7, 20212 min read


Council to consider allowing a semi-detached unit at 470 Dunn Road
by Sylene Argent On Monday, Council hosted a statutory meeting regarding a Site-Specific Zoning Amendment for vacant lands located at 470...

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Oct 6, 20212 min read


Essex Council meeting notes - Monday, October 4
by Sylene Argent Council directs admin to seek legal advice on fence dispute Essex Council passed a motion to receive the presentations...

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Oct 6, 202111 min read


Maidstone Bicentennial Museum recognizes Truth & Reconciliation Day, hosts grand opening
by Sylene Argent Photos submitted After having to close its doors, for nearly 20 months, due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, the volunteers...

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Oct 6, 20213 min read


Historical Research Partners recognize Maidstone Bicentennial Museum volunteers for dedication Â
by Sylene Argent Volunteers are the backbone of the community, and those interested in preserving the past are an asset in ensuring local...

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Sep 29, 20213 min read


Kinger’s Krazy Golf wraps up Legion Week with a twist
by Sylene Argent photos submitted On Sunday, the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) wrapped up its Legion Week...

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Sep 29, 20212 min read


Fire Prevention Week to take place online October 4 - 8
by Sylene Argent For the second year in a row, Essex Fire & Rescue’s Fire Prevention Week activities will take place online. Between...

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Sep 29, 20212 min read


Essex Council Notes for Tuesday, September 21
by Sylene Argent Fury Training Grounds request approval to set up tent to accommodate fundraiser Essex Council approved Dave Cassidy’s,...

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Sep 29, 20218 min read


Essex re-elects Lewis
by Sylene Argent Photo on file After a short campaign of just 36-days, constituents of the Essex Riding re-elected Conservative Chris...

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Sep 22, 20212 min read


Essex Legion kicks-off Legion Week, celebrates 90th anniversary
by Garrett Fodor Members of the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) are inviting the community to commemorate and...

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Sep 22, 20212 min read


County Council Notes for Wednesday, September 15
by Sylene Argent McNamara extends condolences to family of Allan Parr, speaks to Wheatley explosion Essex County Warden Gary McNamara...

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Sep 22, 20213 min read


SECC releases Homeless Project results, recommendations to provide supports to those in need
- the most common barrier identified was the lack of affordable housing options - by Sylene Argent - Photo submitted On Friday,...

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Sep 22, 20212 min read


Missing person search in Essex
submitted to EFP On September 18, 2021, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the Essex Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a...

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Sep 20, 20211 min read
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