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EWEMS projects 71% decrease in instances of Code Blacks for 2024
- low-acuity calls are projected to decrease 13%, high-acuity expected to increase 3% - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative...
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Jul 24, 20243 min read


Showdeo showcases the talent, animals, and facilities of Lazee G Ranch
by Garrett Fodor The riders and horses at Lazee G Ranch had the opportunity to showcase some of their many talents during the annual...
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Jul 24, 20242 min read

Residents sit in driver's seat of Essex County Transportation Master Plan
by Greg Layson The County of Essex wants its residents to help drive its new Transportation Master Plan. “We want to hear from them. And...
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Jul 17, 20242 min read


Pollinator Day teaches the importance of native plants, proper garden care
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum is abuzz with youth ideas and help this summer, as it was...
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Jul 17, 20243 min read

More to do to combat inflow and infiltration in Essex
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative At its July 15 meeting, Essex Council received a report from the Environmental Services...
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Jul 17, 20244 min read


Richard Meloche earns 2024 Essex Citizen of the Year for dedication to the community
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Many may know Richard Meloche for his long-standing career on Essex Council, but the...
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Jul 10, 20242 min read

Essex Council Notes for Tuesday, July 2, 2024
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Bondy details attendance at International Association of Great Lakes Research Conference...
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Jul 10, 20247 min read


Great weather, even better activities: Essex Fun Fest offered something for everyone
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative (More photos below) This year’s Essex Fun Fest certainly had something on the schedule to...
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Jul 10, 20242 min read


Fun Fest kicks-off Thursday, offering full roster of entertainment
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Over the past three-and-a-half decades the Essex Fun Fest has been offered to the...
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Jul 4, 20243 min read

Study indicates CR 9/10 intersection will warrant traffic signal in the very near future
- Notice of Motion will ask for signalling to be done this year - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex County Council...
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Jul 3, 20243 min read

County Council updated on flood mapping project
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Council for the County of Essex received an updated report on the Flood Hazard Mapping...
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Jul 3, 20244 min read


Municipality of Lakeshore celebrates Canada Day
by Garrett Fodor With the calendar flipping to July, the Municipality of Lakeshore kicked-off the summer schedule with a celebration of...
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Jul 3, 20242 min read


Highland Games puts down roots at Heritage Village
by Greg Layson After two-years spent barnstorming, the Kingsville-Essex Highland Games settled into a new, permanent home at the Canadian...
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Jun 26, 20242 min read

Additional Essex Council Notes for Monday, June 17, 2024
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Agreement entered for second phase of Ducharme Lane subdivision Essex Council passed By-Law...
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Jun 26, 202412 min read


Harrow hosts vigil for individuals found deceased
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Around 1000 individuals gathered at the Harrow Soccer Fields on Sunday evening to...
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Jun 26, 20242 min read


Cottam unofficially kicks-off summer with block party
by Garrett Fodor It wasn’t just any Saturday night, as the community members, local businesses, and vendors came together to host a block...
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Jun 19, 20242 min read

P60 model approved for Essex Council pay, $22,275 shortfall to be funded from reserves
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Council for the Town of Essex approved the target pay policy at the P60 level – with 40...
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Jun 19, 20243 min read

Council postpones Chittle Sports Academy request to re-expand into Essex Arena hallway
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative After a hearty debate that stretched around an hour-and-a-half – some of which got a little...
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Jun 19, 20248 min read


Annual Walleye Derby reels in great competition, family fun
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative There may have been choppy waters on Saturday morning, which is not unusual for local Lake...
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Jun 12, 20242 min read

Additional Essex Council notes from Monday, June 3, 2024
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Jakana Residential Subdivision performance securities released Council released the final...
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Jun 12, 202410 min read
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