Articles by Diversity Reporter

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The history of newspapers in the Town of Essex is one that goes back to 1879; a time where the small village was growing, even […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Members of Essex County Council learned of the corporation’s work force composition, recruitment and retention, employee development, labour-relations, and health and safety measures, when it […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Essex County Council supported expanding the scope of work for Sun Parlor Home’s Comprehensive Analysis and Feasibility Study, and added a Service Delivery Review during […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The County of Essex will communicate to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing its support for the annexation of a parcel of land known […]

By Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chatham Voice Tattoo artist Larissa Howlett is making her mark. At age 30, the Brows by Larissa founder recently received the Rising Star Award 2025 at the Chatham-Kent […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The County of Essex has never had a formal Indemnification Policy before. It now has one on the shelf, as County Council approved its first […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Back in February, Essex County Council directed Administration to explore a buy Canadian Procurement Strategy. As a result, at the May 7 meeting, County Council […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Ontario’s need for electricity is growing, Sonny Karunakaran, Hydro One’s Vice President of Strategic Projects and Partnerships, stated when sharing the utility’s preferred route for […]

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press “We are facing extraordinary times right now in this county and the country,” Keith Andrews, COO & Strategic Advisor to the Board of Directors for […]