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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


Essex Council Notes for Tuesday, July 2, 2024
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Bondy details attendance at International Association of Great Lakes Research Conference...

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Jul 10, 20247 min read


Great weather, even better activities: Essex Fun Fest offered something for everyone
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative (More photos below) This year’s Essex Fun Fest certainly had something on the schedule to...

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Jul 10, 20242 min read


Fun Fest kicks-off Thursday, offering full roster of entertainment
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Over the past three-and-a-half decades the Essex Fun Fest has been offered to the...

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Jul 4, 20243 min read


Study indicates CR 9/10 intersection will warrant traffic signal in the very near future
- Notice of Motion will ask for signalling to be done this year - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex County Council...

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Jul 3, 20243 min read


County Council updated on flood mapping project
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Council for the County of Essex received an updated report on the Flood Hazard Mapping...

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Jul 3, 20244 min read


Municipality of Lakeshore celebrates Canada Day
by Garrett Fodor With the calendar flipping to July, the Municipality of Lakeshore kicked-off the summer schedule with a celebration of...

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Jul 3, 20242 min read


Highland Games puts down roots at Heritage Village
by Greg Layson After two-years spent barnstorming, the Kingsville-Essex Highland Games settled into a new, permanent home at the Canadian...

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Jun 26, 20242 min read


Additional Essex Council Notes for Monday, June 17, 2024
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Agreement entered for second phase of Ducharme Lane subdivision Essex Council passed By-Law...

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Jun 26, 202412 min read
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