Moist and flavorful Lemon Zucchini Bread is one of our favorite quick bread recipes! Enjoy it for dessert, as a snack, or even for breakfast or brunch. Lemon Zucchini Bread Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup granulated sugar […]
Month: February 2022
Drive Cautiously in Winter Conditions as Crews Clear County Roads
Motorists are reminded to drive with caution in winter conditions and watch for County of Essex crews as they clear the roads. It’s never safe to pass a snow removal vehicle. Snow plows are extra wide and create clouds of snow, which reduces visibility for trailing vehicles. It is best […]
New Location Announced for County-Based Mass Vaccination Clinic
The health unit and partners are relocating the mass vaccination site currently located at Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre in Leamington with the final doses being administered at this site on Saturday, February 5th. The location reopened its doors on January 5th to enhance access to booster doses in response to […]
2022-02-02 Essex County Council Regular Meeting Notice
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2020-16, a By-law to Amend By-law 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of […]
ERCA Celebrates World Wetlands Day
Essex Region – On February 2, World Wetlands Day is recognized, and this year’s focus is a call to take action for wetlands. The Essex Region Conservation Authority is highlighting two significant wetland projects currently being undertaken to expand and improve wetland habitat in the Essex region. At Hillman Marsh Conservation […]
More Snow on the Way for Essex County
More Snow on the Way: Drive According to the Conditions (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Detachment is reminding motorists to take extra care on our roads and highways as approximately 20-30 centimeters of snow is expected to arrive tomorrow morning on Wednesday, February 2 and into […]
Transportation, Childcare & Accessibility Supports for COVID Vaccinations
Some individuals may experience greater difficulty in attending their COVID-19 vaccination appointment due to potential barriers, including a lack of safe transportation, childcare services, or other accessibility concerns. There is a variety of local supports available to reduce these barriers and help residents who have appointments attend the vaccination sites. […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Iron Man
Iron Man, 1 year old Male Hiya! My name is Iron Man. I am an independent and timid feline. I need sometime to trust strangers and settle into new environments. I love to lounge around during the day and hide out in cardboard boxes for bedtime. I enjoy being pet once I’ve […]
Common Sense Health: Grandma Took the Wrong Pill
Unintentional poisonings are on the rise. Deaths from poisoning occur at double the rate of motor vehicle deaths. It’s a heartbreaking fact that many deaths and injuries are completely avoidable, especially when young children are the victims. Yet, it may be surprising to know this: while children under age 5 […]