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RFQ issued for the widening of Highway # 3, from County Road 23 County Road 34
by Sylene Argent Last week, Chatham-Kent-Leamington MP, Rick Nicholls, shared information that noted the Province issued a Request for...

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Jun 16, 20212 min read


Town of Essex - Continued Council notes - June 7th
by Sylene Argent Admin to return with another report with options regarding fill permits Kevin Carter, Chief Building Official, spoke on...

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Jun 16, 20216 min read


Holy Name’s valedictorian will encourage peers to reach for their dreams and never give up
by Sylene Argent At the beginning of the school year, Rachel Wilbee knew she wanted to become valedictorian of the graduating class at...

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Jun 16, 20213 min read


Woodslee Olympian mare foals second filly
by Sylene Argent In 2016, Woodslee-born mare, A Little Romance – who is affectionately known as Blue or Blue Eyes around the barn, was in...

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Jun 9, 20212 min read


Council to consider site specific zoning amendment to permit a two-storey motel development
by Sylene Argent Pictured is a rendering of the proposed Grove Motor Inn, which was provided through the Town of Essex through a report...

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Jun 9, 20214 min read


Town of Essex Council meeting notes - Monday, June 7, 2021
by Sylene Argent Council moves Accessibility Committee’s request for new approach on approval process for accessible/supportive housing...

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Jun 9, 20218 min read


EDHS valedictorian will send a message of hope and positivity to graduating class
by Sylene Argent Graduation night will be extra special for Essex District High School (EDHS) student, Caleb Brockman, as he will be...

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Jun 9, 20214 min read


Essex to join north, if Province allows two police services boards for Essex Detachment
by Sylene Argent During a special Essex Police Services Board (EPSB) Meeting last Wednesday afternoon, a split, majority vote voiced the...

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Jun 2, 20213 min read


Business Update
• Canadian Tire hosts Jumpstart fundraiser • Changes taking place in the business landscape of Essex Centre by Sylene Argent On Friday,...

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Jun 2, 20213 min read


The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League shoots for Junior A status with OHAÂ
GOJHL has been recognized for years as having Junior A caliber players, but its Junior B status is a distinct disadvantage for...

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Jun 2, 20213 min read


From kicking addiction to graduating with a Masters in Social Work
Windsor Life Centre graduate now dedicated to helping others by Sylene Argent Last week, the Essex Free Press featured an article that...

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Jun 2, 20214 min read


Hospice’s Patient Assistant Fund named after outgoing Executive Director
- Colleen Reaume started the program to assist clients - by Sylene Argent Photos submitted by the Hospice of Windsor & Essex County Inc....

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Jun 2, 20213 min read


12+ Pop-up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in Lakeshore and Essex this week
submitted to EFP The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has organized two pop up clinics in the County of Essex this week with the support...

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Jun 1, 20212 min read


Leamington sticking with OPP, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be the status quo
by Sylene Argent The Municipality of Leamington will stick with the OPP, its Council voted during a special meeting hosted on the evening...

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May 26, 20216 min read


NDP wants to build affordable homes, implement foreign investment tax on Canadian real estate
by Sylene Argent Last Thursday, the Essex NDP Riding Association hosted an online forum with former Essex MP Tracey Ramsey, Windsor West...

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May 26, 20214 min read


County Council supports Regional Energy Plan in theory
by Sylene Argent During its regular meeting last Wednesday evening, County Council voted to support the finalization and approval of the...

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May 26, 20215 min read


Essex Legion celebrating 90th anniversary on June 9th
by Sylene Argent photo submitted One June 9, the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201), will celebrate 90-years of...

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May 26, 20213 min read


Virtual meeting held to discuss sporting needs in Harrow and Colchester
by Sylene Argent On Thursday, Councillor Sherry Bondy hosted a virtual meeting to discuss sports in the Harrow and Colchester areas. A...

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May 26, 20212 min read


‘Hometown Heroes’ Honoured for Paramedic Services Week
submitted to EFP Essex-Windsor EMS is celebrating Paramedic Services Week this year by hanging banners in all of the local municipalities...

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May 26, 20212 min read


Update (photos) - OPP investigate robbery in Harrow
submitted to EFP On May 12, 2021, at approximately 08:00 p.m., members of the Essex Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)...

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May 21, 20211 min read
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