Essex County spending $4.6 million on nine road resurfacing projects this year
Essex County council gave the green light Wednesday night to $4.6 million worth of road resurfacing projects covering 17.2 kilometres of pavement on nine county roads throughout the county. Read More
View ArticleFour vehicles involved in crash near Leamington, say OPP
A multi-vehicle collision near Leamington on Sunday night resulted in injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening, say OPP. Read More
View ArticleFarm tractor driver charged in relation to fatal crash in Kingsville
Essex County OPP have charged the operator of a farm tractor that was involved in a fatal crash in the Kingsville area last October. Read More
View ArticleOPP continue to investigate multi-vehicle crash near Leamington
The four-vehicle crash that happened on Highway 77 on Sunday night appears to have been caused by one of the vehicles crossing into the oncoming lane, say Essex County OPP. Read More
View ArticleWindy weather and high lake levels could lead to shoreline damage, ERCA warns
Essex Region Conservation Authority says a looming low-pressure system that will bring high winds could cause flooding or other issues along area shorelines. Read More
View ArticleMayor of Essex charged by OPP in 2018 election investigation
A probe into the Town of Essex's municipal election of 2018 has resulted in a charge against the man who became mayor in that election. Read More
View ArticleSWIFT announces 'major step' in improving Essex County internet
In what's being hailed as a major step in the improvement of internet across Essex County, the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) initiative has issued a request for proposals for a...
View Article'Lack of understanding' about COVID-19 among farm workers is contributing to...
As COVID-19 numbers continue to worsen among migrant workers in the Windsor-Essex agri-farm sector, the health unit's Dr. Wajid Ahmed is suggesting that they're just not getting the importance of...
View ArticleAmherstburg plans for 'Open Air Weekends' — once region is allowed to enter...
Weekend visitors to Amherstburg's Dalhousie Street will be able to enjoy expanded restaurant patios, outdoor vendors, and no traffic — according to the town's plans once the region enters Stage 2...
View ArticleNo beach testing in Windsor-Essex this summer, health unit says
With resources stretched thin by COVID-19 response efforts, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has decided not to conduct weekly water testing at the region's nine public beaches this summer.
View ArticleBest of #YQG voting ends June 30
It's the last week to vote online for your favourite Windsor-Essex businesses. Name the top ice cream parlour, the greatest lawn care specialists, or other local companies in almost 200 categories at...
View ArticleVolunteers needed for June 27 food drive miracle in Windsor-Essex
Want to lend a hand in the June 27 Miracle food drive in Windsor-Essex? Organizers say many volunteers are still needed. Participating is a simple matter of filling out an online form.
View ArticleAnticipation builds for June 27 food drive miracle in Windsor-Essex
The June 27 Miracle food drive meant to involve all residents of Windsor and Essex County is just days away. Are you ready to put some canned goods outside your door?
View ArticleOnline petition calls for removal of Windsor-Essex medical officer
An anonymously-created online petition is demanding the removal of the region's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Wajid Ahmed of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, due to discontent with his handling...
View ArticleWindsor mayor sympathizes with protests of health unit, defiance of Stage 1...
"I absolutely support the business owners here who are super frustrated, and want to see action happen. I want to see action happen," says Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, who predicts that it could be...
View ArticleOnslaught of negative attention has been 'definitely stressful,' says...
From protesters, to anonymous online critics, to harsh public comments by community leaders — the negative attention being heaped upon the region's Medical Officer of Health is affecting him and his...
View ArticleSIU seeks witnesses to man's arrest in Harrow
The province's Special Investigations Unit is probing the arrest of a 26-year-old man in Harrow on Tuesday night after he was diagnosed with a serious injury. Witnesses and video evidence are being...
View ArticleWho enforces the new mask and patio rules in Windsor-Essex?
As businesses and customers alike ready themselves for a Windsor-Essex region under a new mask mandate and Stage 2 re-opening privileges, a question occurs: Who will be enforcing these unprecedented...
View ArticleREOPENING CANADA: Sales rebound at auto dealers after COVID-19 conditions
"Business is extremely good right now." After a temporary province-ordered ban on test drives and showroom visits due to COVID-19 concerns, auto dealers in southwestern Ontario are enjoying a rebound...
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