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Council considering rezoning 13.4-acres in Harrow to residential
by Sylene Argent On Thursday, during a special Council meeting hosted at the Harrow & Colchester South Community Centre, Essex Council...

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May 29, 20192 min read


Fundraiser in support of Essex youth sells out in advance
by Adam Gault An upcoming fundraiser to be held at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201), for a young Essex boy born...

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May 29, 20192 min read


Essex Area Food Bank moving into Schinkels’ 68 Talbot St. North facility
by Sylene Argent Due to good timing, the Essex Area Food Bank will be able to move into Schinkels’ Meat Market’s 68 Talbot Street North...

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May 29, 20193 min read


Cottam dancer headed to South Africa to compete in Commonwealth Cup Dance Championships
by Sylene Argent Hot off the heals of earning a gold in Ballet Formation and a silver in Jazz Formation with Team Canada Dance’s...

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May 29, 20192 min read


EDHS students learn to drive
by Sylene Argent Being a good driver is a skill obtained over many years of experience. Fortunately, Essex District High School’s grade...

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May 29, 20192 min read


Area elementary schools compete in Pronger Qualifier Meets
by Sylene Argent Last week, track and field action took place out at Essex District High School as area elementary student-athletes...

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May 29, 20193 min read


KDHSÂ annual car show displays Dragula, benefits Kingsville Food Bank
by Garrett Fodor Last Friday afternoon, Kingsville District High School (KDHS) hosted its 11th annual car show, which not only displayed...

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May 22, 20192 min read


DAN event connects job seekers with disabilities to potential employers
by Sylene Argent On Thursday afternoon, an informational event was hosted at the Essex Centre Sports Complex that highlighted the...

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May 22, 20192 min read


Purple Martins struggle during wet spring
by Garrett Fodor As the rain continues to fall, creating a wet and soggy month of May, so to are the numbers of one species of migratory...

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May 22, 20193 min read


I’m all INclusion: CLEC hosts 14th annual Mayors’ Luncheon
by Sylene Argent Over the past 13 years, over 2000 people have heard Community Living Essex County’s (CLEC) message at the annual Mayor’s...

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May 22, 20193 min read


County Council Notes for Wednesday, May 15
by Sylene Argent Letter of endorsement sought for Windsor pipeline replacement County Council passed LaSalle Mayor Marc Bondy’s motion to...

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May 22, 20193 min read


New mural adds a splash of colour to Essex Centre
by Sylene Argent A unique partnership between two committees of Essex Council – the Essex Centre BIA and the Arts, Culture, and Tourism...

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May 22, 20192 min read


Erie Shores HealthCare recognizes nurses during awards ceremony
Photo submitted: Kristin Kennedy (pictured back row, far left), VP of Patient Services and CNE with Erie Shores Healthcare, is pictured with

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May 16, 20193 min read


Families vote on favourite design for future Townsview park
by Sylene Argent It is not too often youngsters get to chime in with their opinions when it comes to municipal matters. Their opinions...

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May 16, 20192 min read


Plant sale blossoms success for Essex & District Horticultural Society
by Garrett Fodor On Saturday, residents and those interested in gardening visited the annual plant sale at the historic Essex Railway...

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May 16, 20192 min read


County Council notes for Wednesday, May 1
by Sylene Argent EWSWA presents 2019 budget to County Council with a 4.1% increase Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority’s (EWSWA) General...

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May 8, 20194 min read


Essex Community Services Spring Paddle Party a big hit
by Sylene Argent Area residents were invited to celebrate the warmer weather at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch...

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May 8, 20191 min read


Orchard Park working towards fixing elevator
by Sylene Argent Since mid-March, Orchard Park apartment in Essex Centre has been without an elevator as the structure had ceased to...

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May 8, 20193 min read


Gesto Theatre presents MTI’s Madagascar Jr.
by Lori Ross Gesto Theatre opened the curtains for its 2019 stage production of MTI’s, Madagascar Jr., in three performances, giving many...

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May 8, 20191 min read


Development charges discussed at special meeting
- the current DC Bylaw amendments expire in August - by Sylene Argent Last Tuesday, Essex Council held a special meeting to get...

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May 8, 20193 min read
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