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[ May 7, 2026 ] Opinion | Out of Sight, Not Out of Mind: Students Say Phone Bans Miss the Point Opinion
[ April 17, 2026 ] Province supports Kingsville Highland Games with $20K Featured
[ April 2, 2026 ] Accessible pool lifts removing barriers, creating more independence for those with disabilities Featured
[ April 2, 2026 ] Amherstburg gets $838K from Province’s Trade Impacted Communities Program, first beneficiary Featured
[ February 20, 2026 ] Paul Sweet reappointed to Chairperson of Essex County OPP Detachment Board – North Uncategorized

LaSalle launches inaugural Awards of Excellence to honour community leaders

January 15, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

By: Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter The Town of LaSalle is introducing a new way to recognize the people who help shape its identity, with Mayor Crystal Meloche announcing the […]

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

January 9, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

By: Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Essex County drivers will notice a series of speed reductions and the implementation of one Community Safety Zone when out and about, after Essex […]

Essex County Council learns all about the Council Code of Conduct

January 9, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

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 […]

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

January 9, 2026 Diversity Reporter Comments Off

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]