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Canada Post employees remain on strike, call latest offer ‘a step backwards’
by Greg Layson About 55,000 Canada Post employees, including roughly 15 in Essex, remained on strike at press time this week. The...

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Dec 11, 20242 min read


Striking Clear Medical Imaging employees reject latest offer
by Greg Layson Striking workers represented by Unifor at Clear Medical Imaging facilities in Windsor and Essex County have rejected the...

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Dec 11, 20242 min read


Essex welcomes 12 new Firefighters to the rescue roster
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative A Firefighter’s badge is more than a symbol of commitment to an important profession. It...

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Dec 11, 20243 min read


Essex Council passes a 4.66% blended tax increase
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative After deliberating for over three-and-a-half hours during the meeting on Monday afternoon,...

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Dec 11, 20244 min read


Essex Appreciation Night recognizes volunteers, Good Samaritans, Mayor’s Award recipients
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative In recognition of the effort, time, and dedication volunteers bring to the many Town of...

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Dec 4, 20243 min read


Essex County Transportation Master Plan to identify long-term needs, overall strategy
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex County Council received a report regarding the development of its updated...

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Dec 4, 20244 min read


Santa hears Christmas wishes over breakfast
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative With the countdown to Christmas Day officially on, Santa and Mrs. Claus visited Essex...

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Dec 4, 20241 min read


Essex starts tax increase talk at $6.31%
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative During the 2025 Budget walkthrough meeting on Monday evening – the first opportunity to...

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Nov 27, 20246 min read


Essex Salvation Army kicks-off $100K Kettle Campaign mission with annual tree lighting
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Live carols, free hot dogs and hot chocolate, a visit with Santa, and a chance to usher in...

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Nov 27, 20242 min read


Fantasy of Lights kicks-off holiday season in Kingsville
by Garrett Fodor The holiday spirit is shining bright in Kingsville as its annual, multiple week “Fantasy of Lights” festivities...

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Nov 20, 20242 min read


Proposed Five-Year Capital Infrastructure Plan introduced to Essex Council
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Town of Essex’s Infrastructure Services Department has put together a Five-Year Capital...

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Nov 20, 20245 min read


Construction for Essex Municipal Building expansion awarded for $4.06M
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Construction for the planned expansion of the Essex Municipal Building will cost...

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Nov 13, 20243 min read


Update provided on County’s first Development Charges background study
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Council for the County of Essex received an update on the County’s first Development...

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Nov 13, 20244 min read


Large crowd gathers at cenotaph for Essex Remembrance Day celebration
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, Essex residents surrounded the...

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Nov 13, 20242 min read


Historic vacant St. Joachim Church gets new life
by Greg Layson A 143-year-old church, literally in the middle of St. Joachim, is poised to once again become the figurative centre of...

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Nov 6, 20243 min read


Additional Town of Essex Council Notes for Monday, November 4, 2024
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Admin to find resolution for issue with driveway at 33 Irwin Avenue Essex Council received...

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Nov 6, 20244 min read


CTMHV’s annual Halloween tradition continues to grow
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative With dozens of volunteers dressed in period costume, playing characters carefully developed...

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Nov 6, 20242 min read


Tiny Tots trick-or-treat at downtown businesses as part of annual Halloween celebration
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Rain clouds held off just long enough to allow the hundreds of children participating in...

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Oct 30, 20241 min read


Smiles and costumes shined during LaSalle’s “Truck or Treat”
by Garrett Fodor From firefighters and police officers to animals and cartoons, thousands rolled into LaSalle for the town’s annual...

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Oct 30, 20242 min read


Crowds flock to Kingsville for Migration Festival
by Garrett Fodor In recognition of wildlife, the Town of Kingsville has celebrated the annual tradition of migration – along with the...

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Oct 23, 20243 min read
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