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Wood Carving Brings Carrick Family’s Story Back to the Heart of Tilbury

By: Shazia Nazir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter A downtown parkette named in honour of one of Tilbury’s most dedicated entrepreneurial families now...

County Examines Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Goals

By: Fred Groves, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter The County of Essex is being urged to do a better job with its Truth...

The Little Box Filled With Kindness

By: Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter Forget pirates and secret gems—Belle River’s latest treasure spot is about sharing, smiles, and a...

Dogs and Owners Celebrate Opening of ATRC Dog Park

By: Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter Tails wagged and spirits were high as the Municipality of Lakeshore officially opened the new...

Remembering John Mullins, a Citizen of Distinction

By: Kirk Walstedt, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter John Mullins, known in his day as an “honoured and venerable resident” of Rochester Township,...

Pajamas, Purpose, and Community: ChildCan Walk Supports Families Battling Childhood Cancer

By: Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter The pyjamas came out in full force for this year’s LaSalle Pyjama Walk. Striped, polka-dotted,...

Coach Crowley’s Hockey Closet Putting Kids First

By: Devan Mighton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter Hockey is an expensive sport. Between registration, tournaments, and travel expenses, hockey families can often...

Denver’s Homestead: One of 16 stops on Open Farms tour 2026

By: Fred Groves, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter The great pumpkin just might make a stop in Maidstone this fall, and it could...

Comber Welcomes Fred Fox for Powerful Message of Hope

By: Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter Fred Fox, the brother of Canadian hero Terry Fox, made a special trip through Essex...

After Semifinal Run, Canadiens Hungry for More

By: John Humphrey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter It appears to be the same old story for the Lakeshore Canadiens for the 2026-2027...

Big shed party to hit Chatham Nov. 12

By: Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chatham Voice There's going to be one heckuva shed party at Chatham's Capitol Theatre this November. That's when Theatre...

Remembrance Day preparations underway in Chatham

By: Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chatham Voice As Nov. 11 draws nigh, area residents are again being asked to honour Canadian military veterans,...

Park progression celebrated in Chatham

By: Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chatham Voice   Chatham's St. Clair College Community Park is serving top-notch recreation opportunities for local residents.   That was evident...

Bondy to take over as mayor in Chatham-Kent

By: Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chatham Voice Chatham-Kent voters wanted change and they got it in a big way – electing Michael Bondy...

Essex receives Business Continuity Plan as part of IT Strategic Plan

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press During the development of the Town of Essex's IT Strategic Plan, the need for a...

Essex Council supports County Council in asking Hydro One to eliminate power flickers

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex will join the County of Essex Council in sending...