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Warden ‘more optimistic than ever’ about intersection upgrade Warden Hilda MacDonald in her opening remarks Wednesday summarized the County’s advocacy delegations at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference in Toronto. But first, the Warden praised the County’s Manager of Planning Services, Rebecca Belanger, for being asked to join an expert […]

Essex-Windsor EMS presents case for optimizing ambulance dispatch during rollout of new system Chief Lammers, County leaders and local MPPs make pitch to Health Minister Jones Essex-Windsor EMS on Tuesday afternoon in Toronto presented its case to the Ontario Ministry of Health to embed clinicians during the rollout of a […]

Grade-separated interchange would relieve ‘most congested and perilous’ intersection on CR22 A delegation from the County of Essex on Monday morning in Toronto formally pitched to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation a plan to make one of the busiest intersections in Essex County safer and less congested. Warden Hilda MacDonald […]

Joins expert panel at session on strategies for managing rural land The County of Essex’s award-winning Official Plan is in the spotlight again, this time at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto. Rebecca Belanger, the County’s Manager of Planning Services and chief architect of the widely lauded Official […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with […]

Warden praises County employees for their generosity Warden Hilda MacDonald in her opening remarks Wednesday night praised County employees for their generosity in donating hundreds of pounds of canned goods and non-perishable food items to AM 800 CKLW’s “Cans for a Cause” campaign. “What a thrill it was,” the Warden said, […]

Helped rescue a trapped motorist from a vehicle that rolled deep into a marsh An Essex-Windsor EMS Advanced Care Paramedic has received a special Citation for Bravery from Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Thomas Carrique. Kristen Hamilton received the prestigious award for helping to rescue an injured motorist trapped in a […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with […]

Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee’s Holiday video message The primary mandate of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee is to consult with and provide advice to Council on the annual municipal accessibility plan for the Town of Essex. The Committee is made up of 1 member of Council and up […]

Essex County Council has approved a 2026 budget that is fiscally responsible and maintains service levels while making significant investments in health care and infrastructure. “Our Strategic Plan positions Essex County as a regional champion – one that delivers high-quality services and drives both public and private investment,” said Warden Hilda […]

Drive cautiously in winter conditions as crews clear County roads It’s that time, folks. Snow advisories have been issued this week in numerous regions across the province. Possibly even here by the weekend. This is our annual reminder that County of Essex road crews once again are ready to roll […]

Smashes last year’s total in support of longstanding Christmas charity Essex-Windsor EMS volunteers helped Windsor Goodfellows raise $20,928.30 last week, smashing last year’s total. Hardy volunteers from EWEMS – Paramedics and staff alike – once again helped out Windsor’s time-honoured Christmas-time charitable cause, and at EWEMS’ usual intersection of Lauzon […]

Essex County Council will meet on Wednesday December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM to begin deliberations of the proposed 2026 County of Essex Budget. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The proposed 2026 Budget is available for […]

County Road 23 will have lane restrictions at the intersection of Road 9 W beginning November 10 for approximately four weeks. County Road 10 will have lane restrictions between 3rd Concession and 4th Concession in Amherstburg for approximately four weeks. County Road 35 (Comber Sideroad) will be closed between County Road 2 (Tecumseh […]

Warden highlights seasonal events Warden Hilda MacDonald highlighted all the Christmas parades and seasonal light displays in local municipalities to kick off Wednesday’s meeting of County Council. “It’s always a pleasure to participate in these festive parades and to see such a strong County presence, with our bright orange Roads […]

30-day public review period open until December 19 An Environmental Assessment Study for improvements to County Road 46 from Highway 401 to County Road 19 (Manning Road), jointly commissioned by the County of Essex and Town of Tecumseh, has been completed. The Environmental Assessment was conducted by BT Engineering Inc. […]

New provincial plaques at each end honour iconic 88-year-old landmark On November 14, 2025, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the County of Essex, the Town of Amherstburg and the Town of LaSalle, unveiled a new provincial plaque commemorating the River Canard Bridge. This bridge exemplifies rapid change and growth […]

County Road 23 will have lane restrictions at the intersection of Road 9 W beginning November 10 for approximately four weeks. County Road 10 will have lane restrictions between 3rd Concession and 4th Concession in Amherstburg for approximately four weeks. County Road 35 (Comber Sideroad) will be closed between County Road 2 (Tecumseh […]

The proposed 2026 Budget is now available for review on the County of Essex website and in person at the County of Essex Administration Building. Alternative formats are also available upon request. Essex County Council will begin deliberating the proposed 2026 Budget on Wednesday, December 3 at 9 a.m. The livestream […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with […]

County Road 42 in Tecumseh has fully reopened to traffic – a month ahead of schedule. The stretch of County Road 42 westward from the new roundabout at County Road 19 (Manning Road) to Lesperance Road reopened to traffic in both directions Monday ahead of the afternoon rush hour. County […]

County Road 8 will be closed between County Road 37 and County Road 1 for a culvert replacement, beginning September 29 for approximately 8 weeks. Please use caution and follow the posted detour. County Road 23 will have lane restrictions at the intersection of Road 9 W beginning Monday, November 10 for […]

Deputy Warden Highlights Hiatus House, Remembrance Day Deputy Warden Joe Bachetti encouraged residents to wear purple on Nov. 15 to support Hiatus House and help “shine a light” on domestic violence, adding purple lights are illuminating the County of Essex Administration Building for the month of November. “Consider the numbers […]

County Road 11 will be closed from County Road 10 and County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks beginning the week of August 5th for bridge rehabilitation work. County Road 8 will be closed between County Road 37 and County Road 1 for a culvert replacement, beginning September 29 for approximately eight […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with […]

The Study The County of Essex is conducting a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) study to identify a long-term transportation vision and strategy to achieve the County’s objectives for safe, efficient movement of people and goods, and to address current needs and anticipated growth in the County to 2051. The Transportation […]

Construction and road closure updates for the County of Essex, October 24, 2025 County Road 11 will be closed from County Road 10 and County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks beginning the week of August 5th for bridge rehabilitation work. County Road 8 will be closed between County Road 37 and […]

Enbridge Gas Fueling Futures grant used for life-saving devices Thanks to a generous $30,000 grant from Enbridge Gas, each municipality in the County of Essex, plus the City of Windsor and Township of Pelee, is in the process of having a life-saving Automated External Defibrillator made permanently available outdoors – […]

Warden Praises Municipal Staff Ahead of Local Government Week Warden Hilda MacDonald opened Wednesday’s meeting by praising municipal workers ahead of next week’s Local Government Week, calling them “the heart and soul” of the County of Essex and its local municipalities. “Municipal government is the level of government closest to […]

Construction and road closure updates for the County of Essex, October 10, 2025 County Road 11 will be closed from County Road 10 to County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks beginning the week of August 5th for bridge rehabilitation work. County Road 8 will be closed between County Road 37 and […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, , which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with By-Law […]

‘One Land, One Climate, One Future, Together’ sweeps top honours It’s official! The County of Essex’s Official Plan is the best in Ontario. It has won another prestigious award, this time as the Ontario municipal Project of the Year for 2025. The honour was bestowed by the Ontario Professional Planners […]

Construction and road closure updates for the County of Essex, October 3, 2025. County Road 11 will be closed from County Road 10 to County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks beginning the week of August 5th for bridge rehabilitation work. County Road 8 will be closed between County Road 37 and […]

Warden Highlights Roundabout Opening, Award-Winning Official Plan Warden Hilda MacDonald highlighted in her opening remarks at Wednesday’s Council meeting the opening of a double-lane roundabout earlier in the day at the intersection of County Road 42 and County Road 19 straddling the communities of Lakeshore and Tecumseh. “This double-lane roundabout, […]

Construction of the new roundabout at County Road 42 and County Road 19 (Manning Road) on the border of Tecumseh and Lakeshore has been completed – on schedule and under budget. It is the second two-lane roundabout constructed by the County along County Road 42 since last September and central […]

County Road 27 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 46 for bridge rehabilitation work, beginning July 14, 2025 for approximately 15 weeks.  Please use caution and follow the posted detour. County Road 11 will be closed from County Road 10 to County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with […]

Kevin Soulliere, Dylan Montague rush in, awaken young woman in basement as smoke billows from burning home Kevin Soulliere and Dylan Montague did not wake up last Monday figuring they would be hailed as heroes by nightfall on social media. Selfless community heroes never do. But heroes, indeed, is what […]

Take notice that the County of Essex Council is holding a public meeting at the County of Essex Administration Building beginning at 6 p.m. on  October 1, 2025, to discuss proposed development charges that would be applied throughout the County. Council will be considering the approval of a new development […]

Warden praises ‘informative, educational and inspiring’ Outdoor Accessibility Fest-for-All in Amherstburg Warden Hilda MacDonald in her opening remarks to Council praised organizers and volunteers for making the 2nd Annual Outdoor Accessibility Fest-for-All such a success. This year’s event took place last Friday at the Libro Credit Union Centre in Amherstburg. Free to the […]

County Road 27 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 46 for bridge rehabilitation work beginning July 14 for approximately 15 weeks.  Please use caution and follow the posted detour. County Road 11 will be closed between County Road 10 to County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks beginning […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with […]

Stop-sign enhancements are expected to improve safety at the busy intersection of County Road 14 and Graham Side Road in the Town of Kingsville, just east of Cottam. The enhancements were funded largely by a $5,000 Fueling Futures grant from Enbridge. On average, more than 1,000 vehicles every day pass […]

A County of Essex delegation met with provincial officials at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in August to advocate for funding to complete a vital infrastructure project. Warden Hilda MacDonald and CAO Sandra Zwiers met with Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, seeking provincial assistance to construct a […]

County Road 27 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 46 for bridge rehabilitation work, beginning July 14, 2025 for approximately 15 weeks.  Please use caution and follow the posted detour. County Road 11 will be closed from County Road 10 to County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with […]

County Road 27 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 46 for bridge rehabilitation work, beginning July 14, 2025 for approximately 15 weeks.  Please use caution and follow the posted detour. County Road 11 will be closed from County Road 10 to County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks […]

The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee (ECAAC) is excited to announce that the second annual Outdoor Accessibility Fest-For-All is taking place on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Libro Credit Union Centre in Amherstburg. This is a free event and all are welcome to […]

County Road 27 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 46 for bridge rehabilitation work, beginning July 14, 2025 for approximately 15 weeks.  Please use caution and follow the posted detour. County Road 11 will be closed between County Road 10 to County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks […]

County Road 27 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 46 for bridge rehabilitation work, beginning July 14, 2025 for approximately 15 weeks.  Please use caution and follow the posted detour. County Road 11 will be closed between County Road 10 to County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks […]

County of Essex road crews have reached the halfway point of their big 2025 summer project – the new roundabout at the intersection of County Road 42 and Manning Road. All concrete surfaces have been poured on the east side of the roundabout, which sits at the Tecumseh/Lakeshore border. And […]

Warden Highlights Roundabout Project, AED Loaner Program Warden Hilda MacDonald announced that the midway point has been reached on the roundabout construction project at the intersection of County Road 42 and County Road 19/Manning Road. The east side of the roundabout will be completed this week. It will open to […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2024-26, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]

County Road 27 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 46 for bridge rehabilitation work, beginning July 14 for approximately 15 weeks. Please use caution and follow the posted detour. County Road 11 will be closed between County Road 10 and County Road 12 for approximately 15 weeks beginning the […]

It’s peak summer now. But, much as we might hate to think about it, cold weather is coming, and cold water can be fatal. The County’s special National Drowning Prevention Week coverage concludes with this video, in which Dan Metcalfe – the County’s Emergency Measures Coordinator – explains why the […]

Boating is fun. Jet-skiing is fun. Same with kayaking, canoeing. And swimming too. If you enjoy the open waters that surround Essex County – particularly on Lakes Erie and St. Clair – then there are all kinds of dangers you need to know about, as explained in our final four […]

For decades, parents have been frustratingly yanking inflated “water wings” onto and up the arms of their young children, to help them learn to swim. Fact is, these inflatables – as with all others, such as blow-up rafts and rings – are dangerous. Especially on open waters. Watch the video […]

A personal flotation device, or PFD, will keep you afloat, yes. But if you’re unconscious, it won’t turn your face up in the water – as a life jacket is designed to do. That’s a vital difference, and another key message of National Drowning Prevention Week in Essex County and […]

The County of Essex is surrounded on three sides by water and it’s vital that everyone, especially young children and teens, is safe and sensible when in, or near, water — from background pools to River Canard to the Detroit River to Lakes Erie and St. Clair. July 20 to […]

County Road 27 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 46 for bridge rehabilitation work, beginning Monday, July 14, 2025 for approximately 15 weeks.  Please use caution and follow the posted detour. County Road 11 will have lane restrictions between County Road 10 and County Road 12 beginning Monday, […]

Warden Highlights County’s Birthday, New Homelessness Initiative Members of Council sported pins with the County of Essex tartan as Warden Hilda MacDonald wished the County of Essex a Happy 233rd Birthday at the start of the council meeting Wednesday night. It was back on July 16, 1792 that Lieutenant John Graves […]

How far can $1,500 in charitable money be stretched to directly benefit the less fortunate in Essex County? You’d be hard-pressed to top the creativity and thriftiness of Kandice Cramer and Julie Feher. The two big-hearted Resource Assistants at the Amherstburg branch of the Essex County Library — with key […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. The agenda has been published, and members of the public may view or download the County Council Agenda on the County website. The meeting will take place in accordance with […]

John Jacobs Sr., a pioneer provider of Essex County EMS services, has been honoured by the Municipality of Leamington. A roadway leading into Leamington Marina now bears the name “John Jacobs Way.” For decades starting in the 1950s, Jacobs and his brother Ed owned and operated Sun Parlor Ambulance Service, […]

County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between Walker Sideroad and County Road 15 beginning Monday, May 5 for road construction. County Road 20 will have lane restrictions between County Road 23 (Arner Townline Rd) and McCain Sideroad beginning Monday, May 12 for road construction. Fox Side Road and Gore Road will have […]

County Road 14 will have lane restrictions at the intersection of County Road 37 and County Road 14 from June 23 to June 27 for road construction. (Map ID#1) County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between Walker Sideroad and County Road 15 beginning May 5 for road construction. (Map ID#2) County […]

Warden encourages public feedback about transportation plans Warden Hilda MacDonald in her opening remarks to council thanked Essex County residents for their patience during road construction season and encouraged them to help plan future improvements. “Our 2025 construction program includes $67 million for roadway expansion and $20 million to rehabilitate […]

County Road 14 will have lane restrictions at the intersection of County Road 37 and County Road 14 beginning June 9 to June 13 to for road construction. County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between Walker Sideroad and County Road 15 beginning May 15 for road construction. County Road 8 will have […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6 p.m. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2024-26, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]

County Road 14 will have lane restrictions at the intersection of County Road 37 and County Road 14 beginning June 9 to June 13  for road construction. County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between Walker Sideroad and County Road 15 beginning May 5 for road construction. County Road 8 will have lane restrictions […]

Warden marks start of festival season and Pride Month The County of Essex recognizes Pride Month by flying the Pride flag in June, Warden Hilda MacDonald noted as she opened Wednesday’s council meeting by wishing everyone a happy Pride Month. The warden also highlighted Italian Heritage Month and all the […]

690 Heritage Road to Lake Drive Road Improvements INTRODUCTION The County of Essex in partnership with the Town of Kingsville has retained ConceptDash Inc. to study the feasibility of road improvements on County Road 50 between 690 Heritage Road (Gosfield South Sewage Plant) and Lake Drive. The purpose of this […]

The County of Essex is hosting Public Information Centres in three local municipalities in June to seek public input as we update our Transportation Master Plan. The sessions will be held at the venues and times listed below: Location 1: Kingsville Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 Time: 6 p.m. to […]

Essex-Windsor EMS officially welcomed 22 new paramedics at a commencement ceremony today held in council chambers at the County of Essex Administration Building. The paramedics were presented with their service coins and epaulettes as family members, other guests and paramedics who guided them through their orientation watched. “Here at Essex-Windsor […]

County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between Walker Sideroad and County Road 15 beginning May 5 for road construction. County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between Country Road 27 and Cameron Side Road beginning May 23 for road construction. County Road 20 will have lane restrictions between County Road 3 and […]

County Road 42 will be closed at County Road 19/Manning Road starting at 7 a.m. Monday, June 2, for the construction of a new roundabout. Construction of the roundabout is expected to last until late September. Area motorists are advised of the following closures and detours: Westbound traffic along County […]

The County of Essex, in partnership with the Town of Tecumseh, will hold a third and final Public Consultation Centre to seek feedback on improving the County Road 46 corridor and Concession Roads 8 and 9 in Tecumseh. The PCC will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on […]

Notice is given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c W.5, Sections 3, 16, 23 that an order for the destruction of noxious weeds or weed seeds must be completed on all lands within the County of Essex, before June […]

A locally designed Accessibility flag was raised at the County of Essex Administration Building Monday to mark National AccessAbility Week, which runs this year from May 25 to May 31. The flag features the word “Accessibility” beneath a stylized figure in a wheelchair facing the right side of the flag, […]

Jack Luck was a strapping 18-year-old with a new job as a bank customer service representative and a passion for kickboxing when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest while at home talking to his dad one evening. The nearly fatal attack came out of the blue. Jack hadn’t been feeling […]

County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between Walker Sideroad and County Road 15 beginning May 5 for road construction. (Map ID#1) County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between Country Road 27 and Cameron Side Road beginning May 23 for road construction. (Map ID#2) County Road 20 will have lane restrictions between […]

Take Notice Essex County Council will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 5 p.m., in Council Chambers in the County of Essex Administrative Building, located at 360 Fairview Avenue West, in Essex, to consider a proposed Official Plan Amendment to the County of Essex Official Plan, under […]

The Corporation of the County of Essex intends to control noxious weeds by spot spraying along the following rural roadsides: Road From/To Distance (km) County Road 8 Kent Road 1 to Road 3 46.6 County Road 9 South Talbot Road to CR 8 4.47 County Road 11 Hwy 3 to […]

The County of Essex will be moving to a new, online platform for residents to report road-related issues starting on May 28. Residents can continue reporting problems related to roads, trails, ditches, traffic signals or other traffic-related issues using the form on our Report a Problem page at www.countyofessex.ca/reportaproblem.  Following the […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2024-26, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]

County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between Walker Sideroad and County Road 15 beginning May 5 for road construction. County Road 20 will have lane restrictions between County Road 3 and River Canard Bridge beginning May 5 for road construction County Road 27 will have lane restrictions between MN#2678 and 350m North […]

Residents of Windsor-Essex are encouraged to share their input to help update the Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. Participants are invited to join a virtual community focus group for their area of interest (Windsor or Essex County) and/or share their thoughts in an online survey available from May 16 to […]

County Road 8 will be closed between County Road 9 and County Road 3 for bridge rehabilitation work beginning February 18 for approximately four months. Please use caution and follow the posted detour. County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between Walker Sideroad and County Road 15 beginning May 5 for road […]

Warden pays tribute to local veteran who died in April Warden Hilda MacDonald paid tribute to Second World War veteran Charles Davis, who died April 10 at 102 years of age. He had planned to attend liberation commemoration ceremonies in the Netherlands this month after “never missing an opportunity to […]

Essex County residents are being asked during Emergency Preparedness Week to take some simple actions designed to keep themselves and their families safe in the event of natural disasters and situations like power outages that can arise from adverse weather events. The federal and provincial themes for this year’s Emergency […]

County Road 8 will be closed between County Road 9 and County Road 3 for bridge rehabilitation work, beginning February 18 for about 4 months. Please use caution and follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between Walker Sideroad and County Road 15 beginning Monday, May […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2024-26, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]

Work on Phases 3 and 4 of the County Road 42 and County Road 19 reconstruction project is scheduled to begin on May 12. Motorists should expect detours and intermittent road closures. The completion of Phase 3 and 4 work will include: The construction of a roundabout at the intersection […]