2026 – Page 6 – Essex Reporter

MPP Leardi delivers over $255K to five local fire departments for cancer prevention equipment

January 9, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

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 […]

Essex County approves 2.1% increase for EWSWA’s 2026 Budget

January 9, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

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, […]

Food bank demand continues to rise in Chatham-Kent

January 7, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

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 […]

Holiday campaigns led by Lakeshore staff bring in thousands for local families

January 2, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

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 […]

Essex long‑term care staff say payroll chaos pushing workers to the brink

January 2, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

By: Matt Weinagrden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter Workers at the Extendicare‑run Iler Lodge say months of payroll problems left staff struggling through the 2025 holiday season, prompting the union representing them […]

Nobles Cap Off December With Big Wins, Standout Performances Across All Teams

January 1, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

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 […]

BRDHS Welcomes Future Nobles Through Winter Events and Community Outreach

January 1, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

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 […]