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Corey St. Onge focusing on proper and good use planning in bid for Colchester seat on Essex Council

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Ward 3 – Colchester candidate Corey St. Onge grew up in Essex, and moved back...

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Essex Council hosts special walkabout meetings in Harrow, Colchester

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Following the special walkabout meeting held in downtown Essex Centre a few weeks ago, members...

Essex brings water/wastewater billing in-house under budget, completes improvements

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Bringing water/wastewater billing in-house has resulted in significant cost-savings and operational improvements, Essex Council learned...

Essex to apply for Province’s Development Charges Reduction Program

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The Town of Essex will apply to participate in the Development Charge (DC) Reduction Program,...

Peter Corbett, Citizen of Distinction

“Among the representative farmers of the former Township of Maidstone, who not only looked after their own interests, but were important figures in the...

Essex Council provides 2nd reading for proposed 3-storey motel/apartment at 80 CR 50

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press A majority Essex Council vote approved the second reading to amend the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning...

Essex to offer $700 upgraded electrical fee at Colchester Harbour, addresses other boater concerns

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press An upgraded electrical user fee of $700 will be added to the 2027 Fees and...

Essex approves agreement for Inspiration Industrial Park, creating six large lots

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex approved a By-Law to enter into a Development Agreement...

Ron Rogers hoping to return as Colchester rep on Essex Council, says he has experience taxpayers can trust

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Over the past 30-years or so years, he has served on Council for 12-years. His first...

Raymont Berries: Supplying Local Flavor to the LaSalle Strawberry Festival

By Ken Pastusyhn   For the 14th consecutive year, Raymont Berries of Cottam has proudly served as the official supplier of local strawberries to the LaSalle...

LaSalle Welcomes Seniors to 2026 Expo

The Town of LaSalle is inviting older adults from across the community to take part in the LaSalle Senior Expo 2026, taking place Wednesday,...

Province breaks ground on Fancsy Family Hospital, marking new era in regional health

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The Province of Ontario officially broke ground on the region’s Fancsy Family Hospital on Thursday,...

Rachael Mills offers three commitments as part of Ward 4 campaign: care, community, and accountability

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press For Ward 4 – Harrow candidate, Rachael Mills, the call to be more connected to...

Essex Centre’s Maidstone-Talbot intersection improvement tender approved

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex awarded the construction of the Maidstone-Talbot intersection improvement project...

Essex Mayor rescinds South Talbot naturalized area care plan after walkabout with residents

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press After walking along the South Talbot Road naturalized strip on the evening of Sunday, July...

Opinion | Why You Should Pay More for Auto Insurance

By Steven Wilder   Last month I wrote about changes coming to auto insurance, for policies that renew after July 1. This month, I will focus...

Province provides $1.4M to expand access to primary care to additional 4000 patients

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   Three Essex-County based primary healthcare clinics have been collectively provided $1.4M from the Ontario Government...
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Corey St. Onge focusing on proper and good use planning in bid for Colchester seat on Essex Council

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Ward 3 – Colchester candidate...

Ron Rogers hoping to return as Colchester rep on Essex Council, says he has experience taxpayers can trust

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Over the past 30-years or...

Deb Peters would bring hard work, integrity to Essex Council as Harrow rep

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Ward 4 – Harrow candidate in...

Heritage Colchester supported with $12,100 towards schoolhouse engendering/design work

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The Town of Essex will provide...
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