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Second annual Santa’s Village and Market offers holiday fun

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Dec 13, 20232 min read

Second annual Santa’s Village and Market offers holiday fun

by Garrett Fodor The sounds of horse hooves and laughter could be heard, while excitement and anticipation could be felt as the Second...

County defers adopting Procedure By-Law, seeks third-party quotes to review Council pay

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Dec 13, 20234 min read

County defers adopting Procedure By-Law, seeks third-party quotes to review Council pay

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex County Council deferred adopting its new Procedure By-Law, which provides rules...

Essex welcomes Santa and Mrs. Claus during nighttime parade

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Dec 13, 20232 min read

Essex welcomes Santa and Mrs. Claus during nighttime parade

by Garrett Fodor The Town of Essex and its residents are quickly getting into the holiday spirit. On Saturday evening, all heads turned...

Additional Essex Council Notes for Monday, December 4, 2023

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Dec 13, 20239 min read

Additional Essex Council Notes for Monday, December 4, 2023

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex Fire to use Fluent IMS Software for Open Air Burning Permits Upon request from Essex...

McGregor Community Information Meet and Mingle creates community connections

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Dec 6, 20232 min read

McGregor Community Information Meet and Mingle creates community connections

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Residents from the hamlet of McGregor were able to learn about the different services,...

Cottam Rotary welcomes Santa at annual visit

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Dec 6, 20233 min read

Cottam Rotary welcomes Santa at annual visit

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative With a special connection to the North Pole, members of the Rotary Club of Cottam were able...

Council adopts Community Services Master Plan, a multi-year guiding document

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Dec 6, 20235 min read

Council adopts Community Services Master Plan, a multi-year guiding document

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex Council gave official approval to the Community Services Master Plan on Monday...

Essex proposing amendments to the Official Plan, Zoning Bylaw for future Essex Sports Fields

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Dec 6, 20232 min read

Essex proposing amendments to the Official Plan, Zoning Bylaw for future Essex Sports Fields

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative A special Council meeting will take place on January 15, 2024 to receive public comments on...

Four local food banks each get $20k boost, thanks to Essex Region Goodfellows

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Nov 29, 20234 min read

Four local food banks each get $20k boost, thanks to Essex Region Goodfellows

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Photo submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank-Cunningham. Volunteers with the Essex Area Food Bank,...

Essex to mull over proposed 5.64% tax increase

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Nov 29, 20237 min read

Essex to mull over proposed 5.64% tax increase

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Town of Essex Administration has Proposed a 2024 Budget with Capital and Operating...

Dr. Richard Barnett honoured as 2023 Essex Citizen of the Year

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Nov 23, 20235 min read

Dr. Richard Barnett honoured as 2023 Essex Citizen of the Year

by Sylene Argent Photo submitted A longstanding tradition of recognition – stemming back to 1978 – continued on Saturday evening, when...

Goodfellows collect donations to support four local food banks this Christmas

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Nov 23, 20232 min read

Goodfellows collect donations to support four local food banks this Christmas

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative photos submitted Though this year’s Essex Region Goodfellows newspaper campaign donations...

Kingsville kicks-off annual Fantasy of Lights with ‘Christmas Magic’

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Nov 23, 20233 min read

Kingsville kicks-off annual Fantasy of Lights with ‘Christmas Magic’

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative photos submitted With over 70 floats – and with residents lining the parade route that...

Additional Essex Council notes for Monday, November 6, 2023

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Nov 15, 20237 min read

Additional Essex Council notes for Monday, November 6, 2023

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex Council attends annual E.L.K. shareholder meeting Members of Essex Council attended...

We Will Remember Them: Honouring Veterans, Fallen Soldiers

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Nov 15, 20232 min read

We Will Remember Them: Honouring Veterans, Fallen Soldiers

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Photos submitted by Christine Hayes At the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month,...

Essex enters into MoU with Southwest Fire Academy for regional firefighter training

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Nov 8, 20233 min read

Essex enters into MoU with Southwest Fire Academy for regional firefighter training

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex Council approved entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Town...

MTO provides County Council with Highway 3 update

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Nov 8, 20235 min read

MTO provides County Council with Highway 3 update

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Members of Essex County Council received an update regarding the Phase 3 portion of the...

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Nov 8, 20232 min read

Woodslee pays tribute to veterans

by Garrett Fodor “We will remember them.” The community of Woodslee, the Woodslee Millen Group, and the Municipality of Lakeshore are...

Tiny Tots enjoy spirit of Halloween during BIA trick-or-treat parade

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Nov 1, 20232 min read

Tiny Tots enjoy spirit of Halloween during BIA trick-or-treat parade

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Local youngsters – dressed in their creative Halloween costumes and chaperone by adults –...

Residents comment on developing Community Services Master Plan

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Nov 1, 20233 min read

Residents comment on developing Community Services Master Plan

- the document will guide the Town of Essex on recreation and parks for the next decade - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative...