Year: 2026

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   Council for the County of Essex took part in a special meeting that went over the Council Code of Conduct, Governance, Roles, and Responsibilities […]

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   Members of Essex Council received a report detailing proposed general amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 1037 – which controls the use of land […]

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   Between December 15 and 17, Essex MPP Anthony Leardi delivered early Christmas presents to five local fire departments – totalling over $255,000 that will […]

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   Council for the County of Essex approved a 2.1% increase for the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority’s (EWSWA) 2026 tax rate, and its Operational Plan, […]

By: Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chatham Voice   In 2025, 1,000 new families sought help from Chatham’s Outreach for Hunger.   That number has the food bank’s long-time executive director concerned as we […]

By: Matt Weinagrden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter   In the lead‑up to Christmas last month, Town of Lakeshore staff supported a series of charitable initiatives aimed at raising funds and collecting goods […]

By: Maki Brigley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter   Belle River District High School athletes closed out the fall season with strong performances across multiple sports, highlighted by championship wins, standout individual achievements […]

By: Meredith Stuebing, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter   It has been an exciting winter for Belle River District High School, and the Nobles have been busy with a series of events that […]