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170th Harrow Fair meets “Grape Expectations”
- pie auction sets new record, earning $117,500 for John McGivney Children Centre - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Every...

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Sep 4, 20243 min read


“This is just the beginning:” first public open house gets feedback on Essex’s draft Official Plan
-first event focused on Colchester Hamlet Secondary Plan - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Area residents are being invited...

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Sep 4, 20244 min read


Harrow-Colchester South Water Supply System model results received
- Additional analysis is required to determine storage capacity regarding future development as peak hourly demand will exceed current...

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Aug 28, 20242 min read


Essex designates 11 properties as having cultural heritage value or interest
- Essex United, 103 King Street W provisionally adopted, providing more time after objections - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism...

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Aug 28, 20246 min read


Soap Box Derby rolls into Essex Centre
by Garrett Fodor Engines may not have been revving, but fuelled by the excitement of a cheering crowd and the force of gravity, drivers...

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Aug 28, 20243 min read


Record attendance at fourth annual Pride Flag raising
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative For the fourth year in a row, St. Paul's Anglican Church welcomed community members around...

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Aug 14, 20242 min read


By-Law Enforcement report details 316 potential violations in Essex over first half of the year
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Between January to the end of June 2024, staff members in the Town of Essex By-Law...

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Aug 14, 20242 min read


Essex gives approval to Co-An Park Master Plan, directs admin to update user agreements
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative For nearly two-years, the Town of Amherstburg and the Town of Essex have been developing a...

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Aug 14, 20244 min read


First of three Essex Centre StreetFests brings welcomed attention to downtown core
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative A busy downtown, live music, vendors galore, many shoppers in the main street stores. The...

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Aug 14, 20242 min read


Residents invited to provide input on developing Official Plan for the Town of Essex
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Staff in the Planning Department for the Town began working to update Essex’s Official Plan...

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Aug 7, 20244 min read


Precision and experience: Farmers compete in annual Plowing Match
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The annual Essex County Plowing Match is more than a challenge, testing the precision and...

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Aug 7, 20242 min read


Essex Fire & Rescue push-in ceremony officially readies new 101’ platform truck for calls
by Garrett Fodor The Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) is celebrating 30-years of bringing art and local tourism to Leamington’s waterfront as...

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Jul 31, 20242 min read


Leaminton Arts Centre’s Art at the Marina celebrates 30-years
by Garrett Fodor The Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) is celebrating 30-years of bringing art and local tourism to Leamington’s waterfront as...

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Jul 31, 20242 min read


Info session lays out potential future of three Kingsville-based closed schools
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Consider buying or passing on the potential purchase of the three permanently closed school...

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Jul 31, 20245 min read


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
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