Month: December 2025

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   When members of Essex Council participated in the 2026 Budget Walkthrough meeting two-weeks ago, staff presented an average tax increase of 4.92% through the […]

Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   “An investment in developmental services is an investment in the most vulnerable people who live in that community, and they are falling through the cracks […]

By: Matt Weinagrden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter   You’d better be good for goodness’ sake!   Santa Claus is coming back to LaSalle, and he’s bringing festive fun for the whole family! […]

By: Ken Pastushyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter   LaSalle artist Roy James captivated Windsor audiences with his evocative solo exhibition, The Solitary Man, at the Common Ground Art Gallery in Mackenzie Hall […]

By: Matt Weinagrden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter   The Ontario Heritage Trust, along with the County of Essex, the Town of Amherstburg, and the Town of LaSalle, has unveiled a new provincial […]

By: Matt Weinagrden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter   The Rotary Club of LaSalle Centennial has announced a major contribution to the global fight against polio, raising $2,318.95 through its annual Pizza for […]

By: Angelo Lucier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter   The Sandwich Sabres have wrapped up another exciting fall season, finding both team and individual success in WECSSAA competition and at the provincial level. […]

By: Matt Weinagrden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter   The holiday season officially sparkled to life in LaSalle as residents gathered at the Civic Centre for the annual Holiday Lights celebration.   The […]

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   With there being many conversations around the Council table about drainage and how it works, and confusion from the public on the Drainage Act, […]

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   Suzanne Craig, who was recently appointed to the role of Integrity Commissioner for the Town of Essex, took the time to introduce herself to […]