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Lieutenant Governor Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell visits Lakeshore
submitted to EFP The Lieutenant Governor made an official visit to the Town of Lakeshore’s Atlas Tube Centre on Tuesday, February 26. Her...

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Mar 6, 20191 min read


Maple Syrup Festival expanded to include a lumberjack theme
by Sylene Argent The volunteers and staff members of the John R. Park Homestead welcomed many enthusiastic visitors to the annual Maple...

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Mar 6, 20192 min read


Comedian/musician Jon Brett enters CBC’s Next Up
by Sylene Argent Following an unsuccessful attempt of advancing into the second round of CBC’s Searchlight, a music competition, local...

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Mar 6, 20192 min read


2019 Local living wage calculations released
submitted to EFP On Friday, March 1, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) released the 2019 Living Wage calculations for Windsor...

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Mar 6, 20192 min read


Proposed development for former Harrow Junior School property gets public airing
by Kyle Reid Essex Town Council held a special public meeting on Tuesday, February 26, at the Harrow & Colchester South Community Centre,...

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Mar 6, 20192 min read


Amherstburg Freedom Museum extending Black History Month exhibit
by Kyle Reid While Black History Month officially ended last month, the Amherstburg Freedom Museum will continue to celebrate by...

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Mar 6, 20192 min read


Gosfield North floor hockey teams wins championship, chess teammate earns silver
by Sylene Argent During the February Student of the Month Assembly last Thursday, athletes and members of the support crew of the...

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Mar 6, 20192 min read


Essex Council notes for Tuesday, February 19
by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Mayor Snively welcomes incoming CAO Mayor Larry Snively began the meeting by welcoming Chris Nepszy into...

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Feb 27, 20198 min read


24th annual Train Show rolls into Essex
by Sylene Argent The Essex Train Show is still strong and running on full steam after 24 years. Over the weekend, hundred of area...

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Feb 27, 20192 min read


Retirees’ warm up winter with hot soup contest
by Sylene Argent On the morning of Tuesday, February 19, members of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club opened the door to its Russell Street...

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Feb 27, 20192 min read


Essex awards grants to area organizations through Community Partnership Fund
by Adam Gault The Town of Essex’s Finance Committee recently awarded a total of $100,000 through the Essex Community Partnership Fund...

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Feb 27, 20192 min read


HawkBots finish top four at Ontario Innovation Celebration
submitted to EFP Holy Name Catholic Elementary School’s robotics team, the HawkBots, was selected as one of the top four winning teams...

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Feb 27, 20191 min read


Knights of Columbus District 88 Basketball Free Throw
submitted to EFP On Saturday, February  23rd, the Essex Knights of Columbus Council #3305 hosted the District 88 Basketball Free Throw...

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Feb 27, 20191 min read


Gosfield North students celebrate French culture
by Sylene Argent The students at Gosfield North Public School were pleased to tuck away text books and pencils last Friday as they...

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Feb 27, 20191 min read


Union Gas hosts pipeline replacement open house
by Kyle Reid Union Gas is proposing to replace approximately 61 kilometres of the Windsor Line natural gas pipeline, and held two...

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Feb 27, 20192 min read


County Council purchases new ambulances, creates three new staff positions
by Kyle Reid Essex County Council approved the purchase of seven new ambulances and created three new County staff positions during a...

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Feb 27, 20192 min read


HEIRS learns about the artifacts a local farmer has uncovered
by Sylene Argent Last Thursday, Ken Hunter, a local farmer, was the special guest speaker at the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society...

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Feb 27, 20193 min read


Council adopts 2019 Capital Budget in principal
by Sylene Argent On Monday evening, members of Essex’s administration and Council sat down to further discuss the Town’s 2019 budget....

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Feb 27, 20195 min read


73’s sink Admirals in four to advance to finals
by Garrett Fodor After sweeping the Petrolia Flyers, the Essex 73’s advanced to take on the Integrity Amherstburg Admirals in the second...

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Feb 27, 20193 min read


Windsor-Essex County Health Unit nurses hold picket in Essex
by Kyle Reid A small group of Windsor and Essex County’s nurse practitioners, registered practical nurses, and public health nurses...

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Feb 27, 20192 min read
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