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Public input provided for Harrow streetscape improvements
by Adam Gault The Town of Essex hosted a public meeting at the Harrow & Colchester South Community Centre last Thursday evening to...
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Jul 4, 20182 min read


Essex District High School graduates looking forward to the future
by Adam Gault Essex District High School’s 2018 graduates had a lot to celebrate last Wednesday, June 27, as beaming parents, family...
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Jul 4, 20182 min read


Prime Minister kicks off Canada Day in tomato capital
by Sylene Argent Highbury Canco CEO and co-owner Sam Diab was planning a company barbeque for Canada Day, to not only recognize the...
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Jul 4, 20184 min read


Woodslee Orioles celebrate new backstop
by Garrett Fodor On Saturday, the Woodslee Orioles hosted a day of festivities, featuring all five of the Woodslee-based baseball teams...
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Jun 27, 20182 min read


Villanova student’s top project earns Essex Area Food Bank $5000
by Sylene Argent Sometimes working on school projects leads to more than just getting a good grade. Recently, Matthew Ducharme, a grade...
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Jun 27, 20182 min read


Holy Name classmates celebrate during grade 8 graduation
by Adam Gault Holy Name Catholic Elementary School’s grade eight students gathered for an evening of sharing memories and celebration on...
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Jun 27, 20182 min read


ECNPLC growing into Amherstburg
by Sylene Argent Representatives of the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (ECNPLC) hosted the Annual General Meeting last...
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Jun 27, 20182 min read


Gosfield North’s track-and-field team earns regional, district championships
by Sylene Argent Student athletes on the Gosfield North Public School track-and-field team wrapped up another successful season,...
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Jun 27, 20181 min read


Sport-themed splashpad unveiled in Essex Centre
by Sylene Argent The Town of Essex officially unveiled the Essex Centre Splashpad on Tuesday afternoon, during an official ribbon-cutting...
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Jun 27, 20182 min read


Tune Up the Parks continues to highlight local talent
by Adam Gault The Essex Community Concert Band (ECCB) took to the stage last Wednesday evening to participate in the Arts, Culture, and...
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Jun 27, 20182 min read


Colin Mochrie, Kevin McDonald filming at Sunshine Point Camp
by Sylene Argent Actors with Canadian roots, Colin Mochrie and Kevin McDonald, were in the Harrow area last week to film the movie, “Boys...
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Jun 27, 20183 min read


Purple Martin birdhouse hoisted high in McGregor
by Sylene Argent Another elevated Purple Martin house has been installed within the municipality of Essex, which is hoped to help the...
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Jun 20, 20182 min read


Essex athlete ready to play hockey during Ontario Summer Games
by Sylene Argent 13-year-old Essex native Brooke Campbell was recently selected as one of around 160 youth hockey players who will play...
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Jun 20, 20182 min read


EDHS track and field athletes find success at OFSAA
- Lobana wins midget triple jump - by Sylene Argent Ten Essex District High School track and field athletes advanced to compete in the...
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Jun 20, 20182 min read


Red Raider athletic achievements recognized at annual banquet
by Garrett Fodor As summer approaches, Essex District High School began to close out its 2017-2018 school year by recognizing top...
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Jun 20, 20182 min read


Luke Tremblay earns bronze at World Powerlifting Championship
by Sylene Argent Essex powerhouse, 21-year-old Luke Tremblay, made the podium as he earned an overall bronze medal at the recent IPF...
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Jun 20, 20181 min read


EDHS Band featured in summer concert series
by Adam Gault The Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee’s weekly summer concert series, Tune up the Parks, continued last Wednesday...
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Jun 20, 20182 min read


Essex Council Notes for Monday, June 18
by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Captain Meloche saves neighbour On Monday evening, Essex Council recognized Captain Joe Meloche, of Essex...
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Jun 20, 20187 min read


Roller skating takes over Essex arena
by Adam Gault The spirit of the 1970s has a new home in Essex for the duration of the summer. Â Weekly roller skating nights are taking...
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Jun 20, 20182 min read


Colchester North students ready to read this summer
by Sylene Argent As part of an eco-school recycling initiative, Colchester North Public School hosted a book exchange on Thursday...
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Jun 20, 20181 min read
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