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Essex Council tells province it opposes expansion of Strong Mayor Powers
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Last week, the Town of Essex received a letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and...
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2 days ago4 min read


Maidstone Bicentennial Museum Easter Egg-stravaganza gets best turnout in years
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum got an early hop on Easter on Sunday, as it hosted its...
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2 days ago2 min read


73’s raise Stobbs Division Title, shift focus to Flyers
Stobbs Division Title Champions! by Garrett Fodor The Essex 73’s has dethroned the reigning Schmalz Cup Champions and is now setting its...
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Apr 95 min read

Essex to request OPP be more engaged with community activities, will evaluate facility needs
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Council for the Town of Essex hosted a special meeting on Monday evening, outlining...
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Apr 95 min read


Local Constable reps Ontario in Law Enforcement Torch Run final leg with Special Olympics
by Garrett Fodor Photos submitted by Jim Chauvin When Essex OPP Constable Jim Chauvin first began to work with the Special Olympics and...
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Apr 23 min read

DeYong wants Kingsville/ENWIN relationship, request second feeder line following E.L.K sale
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative At an upcoming regular meeting, Kingsville Deputy Mayor Kim DeYong will ask fellow...
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Apr 22 min read


Essex Fire participates in live fire training with Ontario Fire Marshal mobile unit
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative In 2024, Firefighters from Essex Fire & Rescue Services responded to 348 calls, of which 27...
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Apr 24 min read


Bondy joins Mayors for Meals campaign
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy volunteered to help deliver hot meals to 11 area clients on...
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Mar 262 min read

Essex County Council votes to reduce speed limits at CR46/Manning, 4th Conc./Walker Road
by Greg Layson Essex County residents will soon have to start taking things a little more slowly when they’re out and about in their...
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Mar 263 min read

Grocery store, hotel, and more planned for Essex Centre
by Greg Layson Big things are coming to Essex Centre. A lot of them. Town of Essex’s Director of Development Services, Lori Chadwick,...
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Mar 192 min read

Town of Essex Council Notes for Monday, March 17, 2025
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Additional funds for Harrow and Essex arena projects approved Essex Council approved...
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Mar 197 min read


E.L.K. Energy sold to ENWIN
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiatives Photo of Group - Submitted The Town of Essex has agreed to sell all of its E.L.K Energy,...
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Mar 195 min read


ERCA taps into John R. Park Homestead for Maple Fest
by Garrett Fodor From a timeless tradition to modern innovation, all things maple and maple syrup production were displayed as part of...
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Mar 122 min read


Essex’s comedic musician Jon Brett releases the Most Canadian Song Ever “No Doubt About It”
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex’s musical comedian, Jon Brett, is at it again, now introducing his newest tune, the...
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Mar 123 min read


Essex native and former Olympian takes his place in Brock’s Hall of Fame
by Garrett Fodor - Photos submitted. What began as playful fun on the playground eventually evolved into a career filled with accolades,...
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Mar 124 min read


Annual Essex Train Show keeps on track
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative There was plenty to see and do over the weekend at the annual Essex Train Show, from...
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Mar 52 min read

Union Water provides update on changes taken in becoming a municipal service corporation
- explains water rate increases, moratorium on large industrial & greenhouse projects - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The...
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Mar 54 min read

Essex County supports removal of inter-prov trade barriers, examine “Buy Canadian Procurement” strategy
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative In reaction to potential looming US tariff threats, Council for the County of Essex passed...
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Feb 264 min read

Council votes to allow GIP to keep on truckin’ topsoil to McGregor fill site
by Greg Layson Essex Councillors have reversed a decision that stopped a construction company from continuing to dump excess soil at a...
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Feb 262 min read


Town of Essex recognizes local heritage and history preservationists
by Greg Layson Photo submitted by the Town of Essex The Town of Essex recognized four people and organizations for keeping the Town’s...
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Feb 263 min read
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