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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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“No Hair, Don’t Care” raises $15,350 for WCCF, nearly quadrupling original goal

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press When Essex resident Sara Market (pictured centre) was diagnosed with ovarian cancer around last Christmas,...

ENWIN, Essex Centre BIA fully cover cost of future amphitheatre

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Through a series of public engagement sessions over a decade ago, residents and businesses of...

Essex County Plowing Match held in Comber

By Fred Groves The past and present definitely met the future at this year’s Essex County Plowing Match. Held August 1 on the farm of Ian...

WECYAC’s 5th Annual Victims and Survivors of Crime Week Breakfast highlights needs

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   The Windsor-Essex Child/Youth Advocacy Centre (WECYAC) hosted its fifth annual Victims and Survivors of Crime...

Opinion | Out of Sight, Not Out of Mind: Students Say Phone Bans Miss the Point

By Sana Abbas In recent years, schools across Ontario including those in Halton have introduced stricter rules on cell phone use during the school day....

Bridge, a Ribbon, and a New Era for Cyclists: The Gordie Howe International Bike Lane Launch

By Ken Pastushyn As dawn broke over the Detroit River, the University of Windsor’s Vanier Hall buzzed with anticipation. More than a hundred cyclists—fresh from...

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)...

Petition with 250 verified signatures asks for certain opt-outs from the Essex County Green Bin program

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Essex County resident Carolyn Crankshaw approached County Council at its June 17 meeting to represent...

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...

Warrior Women to Rock Windsor for a Cause

By Devan Mighton Windsor will host Warrior Women, a six-city concert and empowerment series spotlighting female musical talent and community support, on Friday, September 18,...

Essex County 2026 mid-year financial projection anticipates $2.3M surplus

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press County of Essex is anticipating a projected surplus of $2.3M this year. Director of Financial Services/Treasurer,...

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...

Explore, Discover, and Be Inspired: A Night of Science at St. Anne’s

By Matt Weingarden   Earlier this month, St. Anne’s gymnasium was transformed into a vibrant hub of discovery as the school hosted its inaugural Saints Science...

Essex admin to provide info/costs on maintaining South Talbot naturalized area

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex deferred receiving a report providing an update on 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...

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

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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

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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...