2026 – Page 5 – Essex Reporter

Windsor-Essex County Humane Society closed out 2025, finding fur-ever homes for nearly 2600 animals

January 16, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Though the first half of 2025 was a bit slow for adoptions at the Windsor Essex County Humane Society (WECHS), thanks to adoption-focused promotions […]

Heritage Colchester had a “very wonderful” 2025

January 16, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Members of Heritage Colchester – which is leasing the Colchester Schoolhouse from the Town of Essex and actively working to restore the building to […]

Essex adopts Public Conduct and Trespass to Property policies

January 16, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex adopted Public Conduct and Trespass to Property policies during the January 12 meeting. These policies follow Councillor […]

Province funds $9.65M in Windsor-Essex to prepare students for in-demand jobs

January 15, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

By: Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter The Ontario government is investing $9.65 million in Windsor–Essex to upgrade learning facilities at the University of Windsor and St. Clair College, aiming to […]

Snow, Wind Prompt Lakeshore to Urge Caution as Road Conditions Deteriorate

January 15, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

By: Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter With blowing snow and strong winds expected to persist through Thursday and into the weekend, the Municipality of Lakeshore is urging motorists to use […]

MCC names Emelda Byrne and Dr. Mark Awuku as 2026 Herb Gray Harmony and Champion Award recipients

January 15, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

By: Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter Two longtime community leaders have been selected as the 2026 recipients of the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County’s top honours, recognizing decades […]

Year: 2026

Windsor-Essex County Humane Society closed out 2025, finding fur-ever homes for nearly 2600 animals

Heritage Colchester had a “very wonderful” 2025

Essex adopts Public Conduct and Trespass to Property policies

Province funds $9.65M in Windsor-Essex to prepare students for in-demand jobs

Snow, Wind Prompt Lakeshore to Urge Caution as Road Conditions Deteriorate

MCC names Emelda Byrne and Dr. Mark Awuku as 2026 Herb Gray Harmony and Champion Award recipients

LaSalle launches inaugural Awards of Excellence to honour community leaders

Five speed reductions, one Community Safety Zone approved across Essex County

Essex County Council learns all about the Council Code of Conduct

Essex Council learns of proposed general amendments to the Zoning By-Law