Essex proposes 4.92% tax increase for 2026
Town of Essex reveals draft 2026 budget with 4.92% tax rate increase. Learn how this affects residents and what services will be impacted.
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Windsor pedestrian fatalities climb as safety concerns mount
Windsor-Essex faces growing pedestrian safety crisis with 108 collisions this year. Family remembers couple killed on Walker Road as community demands action.
Windsor-Essex strengthens safety plan amid IPV surge
Windsor-Essex County enhances Community Safety Plan responding to 20% increase in intimate partner violence cases. Council approves new measures to protect vulnerable residents.
Alabama Removes Transgender Books from Youth Libraries
Alabama's library board voted to relocate books discussing transgender topics from children's sections to adult areas. The controversial decision sparks censorship debates across Canada.
Fatal three-vehicle collision near Smiths Falls
A 61-year-old woman died in a three-vehicle collision on County Road 29 near Smiths Falls. The OPP is investigating the fatal crash and seeking witnesses.
GECDSB posts 2 trustee positions amid uncertainty
Greater-Essex County District School Board seeks two trustees as future of local roles faces questions. Learn about the positions and application process.
Essex County OPP Festive RIDE Program Underway
Essex County OPP launches annual Festive RIDE program to combat impaired driving during holidays. Learn about enforcement, penalties, and how to report dangerous drivers.
Kingsville halts OPP board payments in funding dispute
Kingsville suspends payments to the Essex OPP board over a funding formula disagreement. Learn how this impacts police oversight and public safety in the region.
GECDSB faces potential supervision over governance
Greater Essex County District School Board chair threatens supervision amid governance disputes. Learn about the escalating tensions and potential consequences for Windsor-area education.
Snow Squall Warnings Persist in Oxford, Huron, Perth
Travel advisories remain in effect as dangerous snow squalls continue across Oxford, Huron and Perth Counties. Check latest forecasts before driving.
Third trustee resigns from Windsor-Essex school board
Nancy Armstrong becomes the third trustee to resign from Greater Essex County District School Board in a year, citing 'deeply troubling' spending concerns and compromised values.
Edmonton eyes public-private funding for 4 projects
Edmonton explores public-private partnerships to fund library renewal, fire station, transit hub, and arena upgrades. Council to review flexible funding models.
OPP seeks BMW driver in fake cash investigation
Ontario Provincial Police are searching for a BMW driver connected to counterfeit cash investigation in Essex County. Authorities urge public assistance.
Fake Money Warning in Essex County, LaSalle
Essex County OPP issue a warning about counterfeit $100 bills used in local businesses. LaSalle Police host a free information session to help the public spot fake currency. Learn the security features to check.
Fatal Oxford County Crash Claims London Life
A tragic single-vehicle collision in Medina has claimed the life of a London resident. The fatal crash occurred on November 1, 2025, closing 19th Line between Road 92 and Road 96.
London Woman Dies in Oxford County Crash
A tragic collision on 19th Line in Medina has claimed the life of a London woman. The fatal crash occurred on November 1, 2025, closing roads for investigation.
Driver, 23, killed in fiery Windsor crash on Pillette Road
A 23-year-old man died after his vehicle struck cement pillars and erupted in flames on Pillette Road in east Windsor. Police are seeking witnesses to the tragic Friday night incident.
Windsor-Essex Holiday Lights 2025 Guide
Discover Windsor-Essex's magical holiday light displays and festivals for 2025. From Amherstburg to Kingsville, find dates and events to celebrate the season.
Historic River Canard Bridge Honored with New Plaque
Essex County celebrates the 88-year-old River Canard Bridge with a commemorative plaque recognizing its Depression-era heritage and engineering significance.
Windsor Non-Profit Enhanced by 2023 Grant
Community Living Essex County says it is better prepared to serve its clients thanks to a 2023 grant. Learn how this funding is making a difference in Windsor.
Windsor-Essex fights Ford plan to merge conservation authorities
Windsor-Essex officials express outrage over Ontario's plan to merge conservation authorities, warning it could lead to flooding and loss of local heritage sites like John R. Park Homestead.
Bracebridge Library's Santa for Seniors Returns
Bracebridge Library's Santa for Seniors program brings holiday joy to retirement homes across the region. Learn how this initiative spreads cheer to seniors.
County Road 42 Reopens Between Manning and Lesperance
County Road 42 has fully reopened to traffic between Manning Road and Lesperance Road after temporary closure. Get the latest Windsor area traffic updates.
Windsor WWII Veterans Remembered in Their Own Words
Windsor Public Library preserves local WWII veterans' stories through oral history project. Discover their firsthand accounts this Remembrance Day 2025.
First snowfall causes 20 crashes on Hwy. 401 in Essex
The season's first snowfall led to a series of 20 collisions on Highway 401 in Essex County, injuring two OPP officers. Police urge drivers to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles.
Winnipeg seeks public input on new Garden City library
Winnipeggers invited to share feedback on new Mike O'Shaughnessy Library opening in Garden City Shopping Centre in late 2026. Have your say on this community facility!
2 OPP officers injured in Highway 401 multi-vehicle crash
Two Essex County OPP officers sustained injuries during a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 near Puce Road. Emergency services responded to the serious incident Sunday.
Forest Glade Home Targeted in Brazen Shooting Incident
Windsor police are investigating a targeted shooting that sent bullets flying into a Forest Glade residence. Multiple rounds struck the home while occupants were inside, sparking an intensive neighborhood investigation.
Therapy Dog Brings Comfort to Arnprior Library Students
Discover how a golden retriever named Sully is reducing stress and creating smiles for students at the Arnprior Public Library in Ontario.
Harrow High School Site Becoming Residential Community
The iconic Harrow High School property in Essex County is poised for a new chapter as developers plan a residential community, blending historic preservation with modern housing needs in this growing region.
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