Articles by Diversity Reporter

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   Council for the Town of Essex will spend $499K, not including HST, to retain Stantec Consulting Ltd. to conduct a town-wide Servicing Master Plan […]

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   The Town of Essex earned $525,395.25 in approved grants in 2025, which was 83% more than the $287,847 earned in 2024, Essex Council learned […]

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   The Town of Essex celebrated the installation of eight publicly accessible Level 2 – mid-range – Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations on the morning […]

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   Town of Essex staff members are looking into the Heritage Grant Program and finding ways it can be improved to better serve privately owned […]

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press   Essex County Council received a report from CAO Sandra Zwiers, highlighting organizational achievements, challenges and priorities, since she was appointed to the helm of […]

By: Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter   Senior Girls Volleyball The senior girls’ volleyball team has opened the new year strong, winning seven consecutive matches, including the Essex Red Raiders tournament […]

By: Fred Groves, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter   An appreciative and supportive crowd of hundreds were at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre in Lakeshore on Sunday, January 11 for the 4th Annual […]

By: Kirk Walstedt, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter   William Wallace, a prominent citizen of Maidstone Township in the mid-19th century, was born on Christmas Day, 1836, in Windsor, Ontario. He was the […]

By: Devan Mighton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter   As winter storms bring snow and wind to communities across Essex County, fire departments are reminding residents to protect themselves from a silent but […]

By: Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter   The aroma of celebration filled the air at this year’s Culinary Federation President’s Gala and Awards of Excellence, where Lakeshore’s own Benjamin Atkinson was […]