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Inspiring possibilities, focusing on inclusivity, building ADUs: Community Living Essex County hosts annual Mayors’ Luncheon

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   The old adage “it takes a village” is certainly fitting to describe the partnerships Community...

Essex County Council learns CWATS has completed 605.3KM of trails to date

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Essex County Council received the annual County-Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) update for information, which...

After 135 Years, Windsor’s Diane Shoes Prepares for Final Chapter

By Kenneth Pastushyn For generations, Diane Shoes has been a Windsor institution, proudly family-owned since its founding 135 years ago. Now, after four generations, this...

Editorial: The Cost of Online Misinformation

Misinformation spreads online faster than truth, and Canadians are feeling the impact. Social platforms reward speed and emotion, not accuracy, leaving many people vulnerable...

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...

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...

City reallocates funds to other priorities, leaving $140K shortfall to County’s Homelessness Hub

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press County Council unanimously directed County staff to formally engage the City of Windsor to explore...

Essex initiates process to increase parking requirements for low-density residential units

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex directed Administration to initiate the Zoning By-Law Amendment (ZBA)...

Council Connect: Highlights from August 19, 2026, meetings of Council

Emergency Management Plan, August 2026: Council received a report summarizing several changes and improvements to the proposed 2026 Emergency Management Plan. The proposed plan...

Walleye Derby proceeds purchase heated, weatherproof AED for downtown Harrow

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press At a recent Rotary Club of Harrow meeting, a representative of Essex- Windsor EMS (EWEMS)...

Collavino Conservation Area: A Legacy for Nature and Community

By Matt Weingarden   Having made their mark in concrete, the Collavino family is now laying the foundation for nature to flourish.   Recently, their gift of green...

Accessibility ‘Fest-for-All’ coming to Cottam

By Fred Groves Essex County’s ‘Fest-for-All’ is back. On Friday, September 11, the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee (ECAAC) will be hosting the annual event that...

Another $37K approved to cover additional consulting services in creating Essex’s Official Plan

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex approved an additional budget allocation of $36,993.38, including non-refundable...

Fresh Breath kicking-off summer tour in Sweden after winning North2North Competition

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   Cottam musicians Katie (KT) and Josh Pascoe are at the core of Fresh Breath, which...

Essex Legion celebrates 95th anniversary, centennial milestone of the Royal Canadian Legion

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Ninety-five years ago, the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) began its...

Essex hoping to garner $5.2M from Build Communities Stronger Fund to develop Sports Fields

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The Town of Essex will submit an application to the Build Communities Stronger Fund (Direct...
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