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Family fun offered at Aquatics Centre on Family Day
by Sylene Argent Local families were able to bring along a towel, a pool noodle, and perhaps a set of goggles to the Essex Aquatics...

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Feb 20, 20191 min read


Kingsville offers Family Day fun
by Sylene Argent The Town of Kingsville offered community members a few different ways they could spend Family Day, for free. On Monday,...

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Feb 20, 20192 min read


“Greetings of the past” exhibit at Maidstone Museum displays cards from 1907-1980s
by Sylene Argent Volunteers and supporters of the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum are enjoying the attention its newest display, titled...

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Feb 20, 20192 min read


Ontario Purple Martin Association learns about Walpole Island roost
- Video of thousands of Purple Martins shown - by Sylene Argent During the Ontario Purple Martin Association meeting, held on Saturday...

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Feb 20, 20192 min read


Tecumseh holds off on fluoride decision
by Kyle Reid During the Tuesday, February 12 regular Tecumseh Council meeting, the decision to potentially reintroduce fluoride into the...

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Feb 20, 20192 min read


Kids Curing Cancer hosts annual pasta dinner
by Kyle Reid Organizers of Kids Curing Cancer (KCC) hosted a fun-filled evening, featuring food, music, and superheroes, on Saturday...

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Feb 20, 20193 min read


Caroline’s Gift, Kyra’s Kupboard host fundraising dinner to support cancer patients
by Sylene Argent On Friday evening, local families had the opportunity to support a fundraising chicken dinner, hosted at St. Mary’s Hall...

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Feb 20, 20192 min read


Colchester North celebrates 100 days
submitted to EFP Photos submitted Recently, Mrs. Fox’s 1/2 class at Colchester North Public School celebrated the 100th day of school. As...

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Feb 20, 20191 min read


Essex MP calls on Ottawa to protect auto jobs
by Kyle Reid While General Motors is holding firm in the decision to close the Oshawa General Motors (GM) manufacturing plant, Essex MP...

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Feb 20, 20192 min read


73’s sweep Flyers, set for Admirals
by Garrett Fodor Last week, fans and players were waiting to see which teams would progress into the next round of the Stobbs Division...

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Feb 20, 20192 min read


Essex Rotary Club sponsors free Family Day skate
by Sylene Argent For the third year in a row, members of the Rotary Club of Essex hosted a free skate on Family Day at the Essex Centre...

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Feb 20, 20192 min read


Colio celebrates winter with Ice Wine Fest
by Sylene Argent Over the weekend, Colio Estate Winery welcomed the public to its facility as it hosted an Ice Wine Fest. From the...

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Feb 13, 20192 min read


Cottam Rotary unveils bus shelter on Fox Street
by Sylene Argent With support from local businesses and residents, the Cottam Rotary Club was able to install a bus shelter on Fox...

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Feb 13, 20192 min read


Concern over odour prompts investigation
by Sylene Argent On Saturday evening, Essex Fire & Rescue responded to a call regarding an egg-like smell detected in Essex Centre. The...

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Feb 13, 20191 min read


2019 Operating Budget passed in principle
by Adam Gault Essex Council held a special meeting Monday evening to review and approve, in principle, the 2019 Operating Budget. Looking...

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Feb 13, 20192 min read


Holy Name’s Hawkbots to compete at Ontario Innovations Competition
- The team won the Research Award at Regionals, the Presentation Award at Ontario West - submitted to EFP The Holy Name Catholic...

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Feb 13, 20191 min read


OPP’s “At Risk Youth Symposium” introduces Project GAP, discusses human trafficking
by Sylene Argent Last Thursday, the Essex County OPP hosted the “At Risk Youth Symposium” at the Ciociaro Club in support of its most...

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Feb 13, 20193 min read


ERCA hosts Owl Prowl at Holiday Beach
by Kyle Reid The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) hosted its annual Owl Prowl on the evening of Tuesday, February 5, to educate...

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Feb 13, 20192 min read


Colchester North celebrates French culture
by Sylene Argent The students at Colchester North Public school received the opportunity to celebrate and experience a little bit of...

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Feb 13, 20192 min read


Local horse racing feeling optimistic while facing funding cuts
by Kyle Reid A recent meeting with a representative of Ontario’s Minister of Finance has the Lakeshore Horse Racing Association (LHRA)...

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Feb 13, 20192 min read
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