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Finance Committee reviews/makes recommendations on Community Partnership Fund
- Council will make the final decision in the near future - by Sylene Argent Members of the Essex Finance Committee met virtually on...

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Jan 27, 20214 min read


Essex MPP says there is a need for investments in long-term care, education, and healthcare
by Sylene Argent Essex MPP Taras Natyshak said things he has been fighting for – such as investments in long-term care, education, and...

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Jan 27, 20213 min read


Construction on Fire Station #2 progressing
by Sylene Argent Due to great winter weather, progress on the construction of Essex Fire Station #2, which primarily serves the Gesto and...

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Jan 27, 20213 min read


Kingsville Council Notes for Monday, January 25, 2021
by Adam Gault & photo submitted New Fire Chief in Kingsville The Town of Kingsville has a new Fire Chief in John Quennell, following the...

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Jan 27, 20213 min read


Town seeks feedback on draft Climate Change Adaptation Plan
by Adam Gault Residents of the Town of Essex are being encouraged to review and provide feedback on its draft Climate Change Adaptation...

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Jan 20, 20212 min read


Local Heritage Awards Now Open for Nominations
submitted from the Town of Essex Do you know a local youth, individual, or organization whose efforts to preserve and promote the...

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Jan 20, 20211 min read


Movie filmed at Sunshine Point Camp “Boys Vs. Girls” ready for viewing
by Sylene Argent & photos by Jesse Hebert (2018) During the early part of the summer in 2018, there was a lot of buzz throughout the...

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Jan 20, 20214 min read


Council asks developer to hit pause button on potential schoolhouse sale
- the proponents were ‘very disappointed’ and will think on it - by Sylene Argent After speaking about the Colchester Schoolhouse...

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Jan 20, 20215 min read


Goodfellows present $11,000 each to four area food banks
by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday, members of the Essex Region Goodfellows presented proceeds, from the 2020 campaign, to the four local...

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Jan 20, 20212 min read


Essex Council meeting notes - January 18, 2021
by Adam Gault Council receives update on 2021 Agri-Tourism Strategy Council received a report that Economic Development Officer, Nelson...

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Jan 20, 20213 min read


Team Teves reflects on Family Feud experience
by Sylene Argent Last week, the Teves family of Harrow had their episode of Family Feud Canada finally premiered for all to see. The team...

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Jan 20, 20213 min read


Maedel descendant seeks familial artifacts
- Essex’s community centre on Gosfield Townline was named after Maedel last year - by Adam Gault The descendant of one of Essex’s most...

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Jan 20, 20212 min read


Bunkhouses, greenhouse to be built at Harrow-area agricultural operation
by Adam Gault Essex Council gave approval for the construction of farm-labour bunkhouses and a greenhouse in the Harrow-area, following a...

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Jan 13, 20212 min read


Essex Centre councillors optimistic for town’s future
by Adam Gault While the events of 2020 may have put a stop to a number of activities across the world, Ward 1 Essex councillors, Joe...

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Jan 13, 20213 min read


Santa’s Cause for Kids receives plenty of community support
by Sylene Argent Because of the tremendous generosity the community displayed, the 2020 Santa’s Cause for Kids program was believed to...

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Jan 13, 20212 min read


Essex Council makes decision on earmarked budget projects
by Adam Gault Essex Council held a Special meeting on the evening of Monday, January 11, to decide the fate of several budget items that...

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Jan 13, 20213 min read


Town of Essex Council - Monday, December 21, 2020
by Sylene Argent Council gets an update on broadband Grahame Soley and Mitchell Johnson from Cogeco Connexion Inc. updated Council on the...

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Jan 13, 202110 min read


Essex Area Food Bank receives large donation before Christmas
- Global Medic Food Distribution and the Essex County Goodfellows arranged the donation - by Sylene Argent A generous load of...

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Jan 13, 20212 min read


CREW, Councillor Vander Doelen donate to Harrow St. Vincent de Paul
by Sylene Argent Just in time to support area families during the holiday season, Colchester Ridge Estate Winery (CREW) and Essex...

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Jan 13, 20212 min read


Councillors Garon and Bowman add holiday lights to Heritage Gardens Park
by Sylene Argent As a way to spread Christmas cheer, Ward 1 Councillors Joe Garon and Morley Bowman combined some of their Council...

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Dec 16, 20201 min read
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