Year: 2025

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Gordon Orr, Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Windsor-Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI), told County Council at its June 4 meeting he recently completed the county-wide tour […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The Town of LaSalle is calling upon the Provincial government and Ministry of Health to establish a grant system similar to the Northern Health Travel […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Essex County Council approved a Housing Needs Assessment, in addition to receiving an update on the Regional Affordable Housing Strategy during the June 4 meeting. […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy and Deputy Mayor Rob Shepley put themselves in the hot seat on Monday night, as the duo invited area residents to […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Essex Council approved a new Sponsorships and Naming Rights Policy during the June 2 meeting. This new policy will replace the former Naming Rights Policy […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex voted to again postpone making a decision on the detailed design for the Walnut Street reconstruction during the June […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The Town of Essex’s Community Services Recreation and Culture Division fared well in the 2024 Lifesaving Society Affiliate Recognition Award – Ontario Branch program. Cynthia […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex directed Administration to make an application to the Health and Safety Water Stream fund for the design and construction […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Essex County Council received the Windsor-Essex Provincial Offences Program (POA) Annual Report as information during the May 21 meeting. Melissa Ryan, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, […]