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Caution Recommended for In-water Activities at Colchester Beach & Harbour
submitted by the Town of Essex Caution is recommended for individuals interested in swimming or other in-water activities at Colchester...

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Jul 24, 20201 min read


OPP investigate shooting in Leamington
submitted to EFP On July 19, 2020 at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident on Robinson...

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Jul 22, 20201 min read


Town of Essex launches business directory in partnership with local newspapers
submitted to EFP This week, the Town of Essex launched a new business directory designed to help local businesses communicate how their...

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Jul 22, 20201 min read


Council reviews election policies and procedures
- New Corporate Resource Policy and Election Sign Bylaw to come - by Sylene Argent Essex Council received Director of Legislative...

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Jul 22, 20206 min read


County Council property and liability insurance coverage has a $91,000 increase
by Sylene Argent At the regular meeting hosted virtually last Wednesday evening, County Council received information about the details of...

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Jul 22, 20203 min read


Town of Essex Council meeting notes - Monday, July 20, 2020
by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault CAO provides COVID-19 update Chris Nepszy, CAO for Essex, said there really is not a whole lot to report...

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Jul 22, 202010 min read


County Council learns about “Open Data” Catalogue website
by Sylene Argent At its regular meeting held virtually last Wednesday evening, County Council received a presentation about the “Open...

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Jul 22, 20202 min read


Local walk raises funds for Hogs for Hospice
by Sylene Argent Sweltering heat didn’t stop a group of determined individuals from walking the around 10 kilometers from Cottam to Essex...

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Jul 22, 20202 min read


County Road 50 sign bylaw to remain status quo
by Sylene Argent After having administration garner public feedback and look at the Town’s Sign Bylaw as it relates to County Road 50,...

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Jul 15, 20205 min read


Caldwell First Nation embarks on ambitious strategic plan
submitted to EFP After ratifying a historic land claim settlement in 2010, Caldwell First Nation was faced with a number of choices....

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Jul 15, 20203 min read


Continued Essex Council notes - July 6
by Sylene Argent LIFE leases Kinsmen Fieldhouse Council approved entering into an agreement with Learning in Friendship and Equality...

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Jul 15, 20206 min read


EDHS presents Governor General Academic Medal to Priscilla Dyck
- this grad earned a 98.07 percent average from grade 11 and 12, and a $42,000 scholarship - by Sylene Argent Recent Essex District High...

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Jul 15, 20202 min read


Kingsville, Leamington enter phase-two of COVID-19 reopening
by Sylene Argent On Monday, the Provincial Government announced the municipalities of Kingsville and Leamington would be allowed to enter...

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Jul 8, 20203 min read


Town of Kingsville celebrates Canada Day virtually
by Garrett Fodor As COVID-19 and social distancing measures are still in place, the Town of Kingsville found a new way to celebrate the...

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Jul 8, 20202 min read


Essex Council continues to expand plan for local business support
by Sylene Argent During the special Council meeting held on Monday, June 29, Essex Council voted in favour of a few different measures to...

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Jul 8, 20207 min read


Essex Council meeting notes - July 6, 2020
by Sylene Argent Policy set to establish speed limits Essex Council adopted the Transportation Association of Canada’s “Guidelines for...

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Jul 8, 20207 min read


Harrow celebrates Canada’s birthday with church service, donation collection
by Sylene Argent With there being many reasons to celebrate being Canadian, the Harrow Ministerial Association sponsored a special...

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Jul 8, 20202 min read


Libro presents $2000 awards to seven local students
by Sylene Argent Seven local students received much-needed relief for their tuitions last Thursday, as representatives of Libro Credit...

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Jul 1, 20202 min read


Miracle food drive collects massive amounts of donations
by Julianna Bonnett/EFP Staff photos submitted to EFP by Julianna Bonnett/Sherry Bondy/Chris Lewis More than 10,000 volunteers, from...

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Jul 1, 20203 min read


Gosfield students ready for high school
by Sylene Argent Recently, the graduating classmates of Gosfield North Public school were ushered into the future by the inspiring words...

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Jul 1, 20202 min read
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