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Town of Essex Council meeting notes - Monday, April 19, 2021
by Sylene Argent Surplus land, GECDSB invited to talk Harrow High property, Mayor to reply to ECCCA Clerk, Robert Auger, reported Council...

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Apr 21, 202112 min read


1919 Ford Model TT was built in Windsor
- the vehicle will be housed at the CTMHV for two-years - by Sylene Argent The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV)...

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Apr 21, 20211 min read


The road to Tokyo 2021: Five years in the making
-Belle River native, Noelle Montcalm, is training in hopes of earning a spot in the Olympics- Noelle Montcalm is pictured being...

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Apr 21, 20213 min read


OPP seeking assistance - Investigating a 'Fail to Remain' collision
submitted to EFP On April 13, 2021 at 11:25 p.m. the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville Detachment responded to a fail to remain...

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Apr 15, 20211 min read


Essex Council meeting notes - April 6, 2021
by Sylene Argent Request to use Heritage Gardens Park for September event Former Councillor Randy Voakes approached Council for...

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Apr 14, 20218 min read


North Star Badge earner hosts collection for Ronald McDonald House
by Sylene Argent Photo submitted by the Knapp family. Eight-year-old Benjamin Knapp has been a Beaver with 3rd Essex Scouts for some time...

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Apr 14, 20212 min read


Council considering new secondary dwelling unit policies
- a decision will be made on the matter at the April 19 Essex Council meeting - by Sylene Argent Photo courtesy of the Town of Essex...

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Apr 14, 20216 min read


Council adopts prohibition of Corporate Resources during an Election policy
by Sylene Argent During the Essex Council meeting on Tuesday, April 6, Council received the report, “Prohibition on the Use of Corporate...

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Apr 14, 20214 min read


Council to send additional letter in support of small businesses
by Sylene Argent Essex resident and small business owner, Dave Cassidy, asked Council to be a lead on supporting small businesses and...

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Apr 14, 20214 min read


Essex County toddler a light in the lives of seniors hundreds of kilometres away
submitted to EFP photos submitted - Left: Two-year-old Edison Oak Tiessen receives letters from his senior pen pals. - Pictured above...

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Apr 7, 20213 min read


Minster of Defence announces apology will be issued to No. 2 Battalion
- African-Canadian Heritage Consultant, Elise Harding-Davis, hopes the apology will be meaningful - by Sylene Argent When...

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Apr 7, 20214 min read


Reminder to Off-Road and All-Terrain Vehicle Operators
submitted to EFP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Detachment is reminding all Off Road Vehicle (ORV) and All-Terrain...

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Apr 7, 20211 min read


OPP reports a rise in mental health calls
by Sylene Argent Members of the Essex Police Services Board learned the top calls for service during the month of February included 27...

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Apr 7, 20214 min read


Hop like a bunny: 2nd Cottam Scouts provide Easter entertainment to Country Village
by Sylene Argent Heading into Easter, members of 2nd Cottam Scouts held their meeting last Tuesday evening outside Country Village, as a...

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Apr 7, 20212 min read


Provincial government tables 2021 Budget, MPP Natyshak sees room for improvement
by Sylene Argent Last week, the Provincial Government released its 2021 Budget, which brings total investments to $16.3Â billion to...

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Mar 31, 20215 min read


Council to deal with three separate zoning amendment requests on April 6
by Sylene Argent Essex Council hosted a special meeting on Monday evening to discuss three separate zoning matters. Lori Chadwick,...

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Mar 31, 20217 min read


Feature: 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion had action in Amherstburg, led to responsible government
- Fort Malden has the only know remnant of an actual Rebellion flag - Photo: Fort Malden National Historic Site, know for its rich...

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Mar 31, 20216 min read


Kicking the ball down the calendar for local soccer clubs in Essex CountyÂ
by Garrett Fodor As temperatures begin to rise and residents itch to get outside, local youth organizations are doing everything they can...

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Mar 24, 20213 min read


Youth Climate Action Committee gathers for first virtual planning session
by Sylene Argent On Sunday, Councillor Sherry Bondy hosted the first virtual planning session with the newly formed Youth Climate Action...

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Mar 24, 20212 min read


Kingsville Council endorses School Safety Zone at Gosfield North Public School
- the matter will be brought forward to County Council for consideration - by Sylene Argent During the regular Kingsville Council meeting...

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Mar 24, 20212 min read
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