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A locally designed Accessibility flag was raised at the Essex County Civic Centre Monday to mark National AccessAbility Week, which runs from May 26 to June 1. The flag, designed by Kristine Verbeek and selected above others by the accessibility advisory committees of Essex County and the local municipalities, features […]

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 […]

The stories of 27 survivors and those who helped save them were shared during the Essex-Windsor EMS and Southwest Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program 11th Annual Survivor Day. The event, held May 24, 2024, at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts, celebrated survivors of trauma and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest […]

The Corporation of the County of Essex intends to control noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides: The following pesticides that will be used are registered under the “Pest Control Products Act” (Canada): ClearView Herbicide (Reg. #29752) containing the active ingredients: Metsulfuron-methyl and Aminopyralid, (present as potassium salt) Gateway Adjuvant (Reg.#31470) containing […]

The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 remains closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) and Klies Beach Road for culvert replacement. (Map ID#2) Truck traffic should use the posted detour. All businesses remain open during […]

Warden Applauds Library’s Litter Cleanup and Previews Paramedic Services Week Warden Hilda MacDonald praised the Essex County Library for its litter cleanup campaign and urged residents to thank paramedics next week. The library’s litter cleanup campaign in April resulted in 342 bags of garbage being collected by civic-minded residents. The […]

The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 remains closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) and Klies Beach Road for culvert replacement. (Map ID#2) Truck traffic should use the posted detour. All businesses remain open during […]

Work on the Tom Wright Drain Culvert reconstruction project on County Road 50 in Colchester resumes today (Friday, May 10). Thank you to Hydro One for working with us so efficiently to move this vital project forward. The County started work early in the construction season with the goal of […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]

The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 remains closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) and Klies Beach Road for culvert replacement. (Map ID#2) Truck traffic should use the posted detour. All businesses remain open during […]

Deputy Warden Thanks Staff, Town of Essex and First Responders Deputy Warden Joe Bachetti in his opening remarks at Essex County Council’s regular meeting on Wednesday commended staff and the Town of Essex for cooperating to address the concerns of businesses on County Road 50. The county is replacing the […]

The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 remains closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) and Klies Beach Road for culvert replacement. (Map ID#2) Truck traffic should use the posted detour. All businesses remain open during […]

The County of Essex and the Town of Essex are working together to improve traffic flow to businesses affected by the construction-related closure of County Road 50 in Colchester. Beginning Friday, additional wayfinding signage will indicate that local roads remain open for customers to access area wineries, markets and other […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]

Warden Praises Volunteers and Urges Support for Hospice Essex County Warden Hilda MacDonald wore a blue Hospice dove pin at Wednesday’s council meeting and encouraged residents to support the organization. The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County “does such a tremendous job providing compassionate end-of-life care and support to residents […]

The Study: The County of Essex has initiated a Transportation Master Plan study to identify a long-term transportation vision and strategy to achieve the County’s objectives for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods, and to address current needs and anticipated growth to 2053. The Process: The Transportation Master Plan […]

Preparations are underway for Phase 2 of the multi-year County Road 42 and County Road 43 corridor reconstruction. Phase 2 work will include the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of County Road 42 and County Road 43, the realignment of County Road 43 from County Road 42 to […]

After careful consideration of multiple options to safely resume the replacement of the Tom Wright Drain Culvert on County Road 50, the project team has identified a preferred solution it is preparing to implement with the support of Hydro One. With the information we have at this point in time, we are hopeful […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]

Warden Highlights Active Transportation, CR 46 Open House Warden Hilda MacDonald highlighted Essex County’s ever-expanding active transportation network Wednesday night ahead of her scheduled appearance this week on a Mayor’s Panel at the Ontario Bike Summit in Waterloo. “This year, the County of Essex is investing nearly $6 million into […]

The replacement of the Tom Wright Drain Culvert on County Road 50 in Essex has been delayed while the project team addresses poor soil conditions discovered during the excavation phase of the project. Preliminary soil investigations are always conducted for projects of this scope, but unanticipated issues can arise during […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]

See a pothole or other problem on an Essex County road? You can help by reporting it. Residents and other road users can quickly and easily report problems related to roadways, ditches, trails and traffic signals on the county road networks by: Calling 519-326-8691 or Completing the online Report A […]

The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. Ice on the Canard River at this location is not safe for snowmobile or foot traffic. Please avoid the area. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 is closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) and […]

Warden Praises and Wishes Clerk Mary Birch a Happy Retirement Mary Birch, Essex County Clerk and Director, Legislative and Community Services, has been an exceptional public servant and will be greatly missed when she retires at the end of March, Warden Hilda MacDonald said at the start of Wednesday’s meeting. […]

The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge work. Please follow the posted detour. Despite winter conditions, the ice on the Canard River at this location is not safe for snowmobile or foot traffic. Please avoid the area. County Road 50 will have lane restrictions between County Road […]

The 2024 Budget Book has been updated with all Council-approved changes and posted on the Budget and Finance page of the County of Essex website. The 2024 Budget includes $28.3 million for road rehabilitation projects, funding for additional paramedics and ambulances, funding for the new hospital reserve and investments in […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]

Seasonal load limits on designated Essex County roads are in effect and will remain in place while signs are posted. Operators are advised to observe the 5 tonne per axle load restriction signs on county roads during this period. Roads with seasonal load limits are listed on Schedule K of County of […]

A draft interactive map of areas prone to flooding along coastlines in the Essex-Windsor region is now available for the public to view. The Shoreline Natural Hazard Mapping Update has been commissioned by the County of Essex in partnership with the Essex Region Conservation Authority. It covers the shoreline areas […]

Warden Highlights County’s Road Repair and Rehabilitation Efforts The County of Essex is pouring significant resources into repairing and rehabilitating its road network, Warden Hilda MacDonald said in her opening remarks to council on Wednesday. In the 2024 Budget, Essex County Council has increased spending on its road construction program […]

Delegations from the County of Essex met recently with Ontario government officials to advocate on three issues of importance to the County of Essex and the region as a whole. The presentations were made in Toronto at the 2024 Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference, which was attended by more than […]

Warden Spotlights Black History Month and Paramedic Recruitment Campaign Warden Hilda MacDonald is encouraging residents to take part in local Black History Month events during February and spread the word about Essex-Windsor EMS’s new paramedic recruitment campaign. “This year’s Black History Month theme is ‘Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]

The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. Despite winter conditions, the ice on the Canard River at this location is not safe for snowmobile or foot traffic. Please avoid the area. County Road 22 from County Road 25 to the Puce […]

Essex-Windsor EMS paramedic Teresa Coulter’s career path started on the pool deck and now she is reaching out to other young lifeguards to show them why their jobs are perfect springboards to her current job. “I think lifeguarding is a natural start for those interested in becoming a paramedic,” said […]

Warden Applauds Homelessness Hub Warming Centre Warden Hilda MacDonald praised staff and regional partners for opening a nighttime warming centre at the Essex County Homelessness Hub this week. The Homelessness Hub, a drop-in centre in Leamington, is opening its doors from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. daily to anyone in Essex County […]

Essex County Council on Wednesday approved a 2024 Budget that is fiscally responsible and maintains service levels despite inflationary pressures while making substantial investments in frontline health care, affordable housing and infrastructure to accommodate growth and improve the quality of life for residents. “We are preparing for growth by investing […]

The Essex County Homelessness Hub in Leamington is opening its doors for those who need a warm place to go at night. The drop-in centre – at 215 Talbot Street East in the South Essex Community Council (SECC) building – is now open from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. seven days a week as […]

Council Pays Tribute to Former Warden and Welcomes New HR Director Essex County Warden Hilda MacDonald began Wednesday’s budget meeting by paying tribute to a former warden who died in December and welcoming the county’s new human resources director. Carl Davison, who passed away on Dec. 20 at the age […]

Essex County Council will meet on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM to deliberate the Essex County Budget for 2024. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, adopted […]

County of Essex offices will close at noon Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, and remain closed through Christmas and Boxing days, reopening on Wednesday, Dec. 27. They will close again at noon on Friday, Dec. 29, and remain closed through New Year’s Day, reopening Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Road emergencies and […]

Warden Extends Best Wishes for the Festive Season Warden Hilda MacDonald praised County of Essex employees for supporting a food drive for the Essex Area Food Bank and for their generous support of the holiday giving program run by the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation. Dozens of boxes of donated toys […]

County of Essex road crews are ready to roll as winter weather strikes and are reminding motorists to adjust their driving habits in snowy conditions and be patient and alert when encountering snow removal equipment. Winter travel calls for extra care even under normal weather conditions, but snow and ice […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2022-31, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]

The proposed 2024 Budget for the County of Essex is now available for review on the county’s website and in person at the Essex County Civic Centre. Alternative formats are also available upon request. Essex County Council will undertake deliberations and consider adoption of the proposed 2024 Budget on Wednesday, January 10, […]

Essex-Windsor EMS collaborated with Wounded Warriors Canada to host Peer Support training for local responders this week. The three-day training session at the Essex County Civic Centre was attended by 21 Essex-Windsor EMS, Lakeshore Fire Department, Essex Fire and Rescue Services, and LaSalle Fire Service staff members who provide peer […]

Please be advised that the elevator at the Essex County Civic Centre will be out of service for security upgrades two days this week. The elevator will be out of service on: Wednesday, December 13 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, December 14th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Essex […]

Volunteers with Essex-Windsor EMS using out-of-service ambulances have distributed thousands of pounds of donated beans, rice and lentils to food banks across Windsor and Essex County this week. About 6,000 kilograms – more than 13,000 pounds – of foodstuffs were donated by GlobalMedic, a Toronto-area charity established in 1998 that aims […]

The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: County Road 42 is now open between County Road 43 (Banwell Road) and County Road 19 (Manning Road). Concession 11 at County Road 42 is also open. Restoration and boulevard work continue in the surrounding area. Please use caution […]

Deputy Warden Applauds Staff and Residents for Volunteering and Giving Deputy Warden Joe Bachetti in his opening remarks to council applauded Essex County residents for their generosity and staff for their fundraising efforts during the festive season. He thanked Essex-Windsor EMS volunteers for raising over $16,000 for the Windsor Goodfellows […]

Funding is available and proposals are being sought for initiatives aimed at preventing youth gun and gang violence, as well as informing the community about it. A request for proposals (RFP: 151-23) is open until Dec. 12 through the Building Safer Communities Fund and in alignment with the Windsor Essex Regional Community […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2022-31, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]

The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. Concession 11 remains closed south of County Road 42. More information […]

Essex County Council will undertake deliberations and consider adoption of the proposed 2024 Budget on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 4 p.m. Additional Budget deliberations, if required, will take place during the regular meeting of Council on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 6 p.m. The live stream link for Essex […]

The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: County Road 42 is expected to be open to all east-west traffic by Dec. 1. This may be delayed if weather conditions change. Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. […]

The public is invited to open houses in early December to see updated shoreline natural hazard mapping for the Essex-Windsor region and learn how it will be used. The updated mapping has been commissioned by the County of Essex in partnership with the Essex Region Conservation Authority. It covers the […]

The public is invited to open houses in early December to see updated shoreline natural hazard mapping for the Essex-Windsor region and learn how it will be used. The updated mapping has been commissioned by the County of Essex in partnership with the Essex Region Conservation Authority. It covers the […]

  Warden Urges Residents to be Generous and Safe During the Holiday Season Warden Hilda MacDonald asked residents to think of others as the holiday season gets underway. “Soon, the Goodfellows and their supporters will be on the streets collecting donations to fill their holiday food boxes and restock their […]

The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. County Road 42 is now open between Manning Road and Banwell Road. […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2022-31, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]

The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. County Road 42 is open between Manning Road and Shiff Drive, including […]

Essex County Council has endorsed a three-year collective agreement with Teamsters Local 879, which represents workers with the roads division of the County’s Infrastructure Services department. The contract replaces seasonal rates with a single rate and provides for an average wage increase of 3.38 per cent in the first year, […]

Warden Encourages Honouring Veterans as Remembrance Day Approaches Wear a poppy and take time to learn about the service and sacrifices of Canada’s veterans as Remembrance Day approaches, Warden Hilda MacDonald said at the start of Wednesday’s Essex County Council meeting. “In September, just outside these council chambers, we unveiled […]

There will be a Regular meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2022-31, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of […]

The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. County Road 42 is now open between Manning Road and Shiff Drive, […]

The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 is open between Manning Road and Shiff […]

Warden Acknowledges Local Government Week Warden Hilda MacDonald is encouraging residents and those interested in careers in public service to learn more about what the County of Essex does during Local Government Week (Oct. 15-21). It is “the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the services provided by the […]

On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, Essex County Council will hold a Special public meeting where the County of Essex Integrity Commissioner, Aird & Berlis, will provide Council with an overview of the proposed Code of Conduct for Essex County Council.  This meeting will begin at 1:00 PM. There will also […]

The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. County Road 42 is now open between Manning Road and Shiff Drive, […]

The public is invited to take part in a workshop to provide input and feedback on how the County of Essex can adopt new official plan policies that will help us grow and prosper in an environmentally and fiscally responsible manner. We will be discussing policy options that can be […]

Scaled aerial maps of Essex County based on photography done earlier this year are now available on the county’s interactive mapping site. This fully-rectified and scaled (ortho) aerial photography of Essex County, Windsor and Pelee Island allows users to look at the photographs, zoom into selected areas, obtain coordinates, measure distances […]

The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. County Road 42 is now open between Manning Road and Shiff Drive, […]

Warden Highlights Truth and Reconciliation Day Warden Hilda MacDonald highlighted weekend events held to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day and heralded the election this week in Manitoba of Wab Kinew, who will become the first First Nations premier of a province in Canada. “We have much to learn and much […]

Essex County Council will hold a public meeting, through virtual means, at 4:00 PM on October 4, 2023 pursuant to Sections 17 & 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, for the purposes of amending the County of Essex Official Plan to incorporate policies that would allow for […]

The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 is open between Manning Road and Shiff […]

The County of Essex unveiled a donated painting at the Civic Centre on Wednesday, September 20, that immortalizes the sacrifice and valour during the Second World War of soldiers from Essex County and Windsor serving with a storied local regiment. Hanging outside Council Chambers, the painting depicts members of the […]

The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. County Road 42 is open between Manning Road and Shiff Drive, including […]

Deputy Chief Justin Lammers will become Chief of Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management on October 9, Essex County CAO Sandra Zwiers announced on September 20, 2023. He will take over from retiring Chief Bruce Krauter, who is staying on in an advisory role during the transition. “Deputy Chief […]

Warden Welcomes New Treasurer and EMS Chief Warden Hilda MacDonald welcomed new Director of Financial Services and Treasurer Melissa Ryan and congratulated the incoming Chief of Essex-Windsor EMS in her opening to remarks to Essex County Council on Wednesday. Ryan is joining the county after seven years as manager of […]

Essex-Windsor EMS today formally commended two employees of a downtown Windsor convenience store for providing quick and effective assistance after three people were assaulted nearby. Jamie Tremblay and Maryam Jamali, associates at the 7-Eleven at 971 Wyandotte St. E., provided first aid and other assistance to two of the individuals […]

**Updated: Sept. 18, 2023** The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. County Road 42 is open between Manning Road […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2022-31, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]

The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee is inviting elected officials, community groups and residents to join it in raising awareness of invisible disabilities and finding ways to be more inclusive. Invisible No More – An Accessibility Forum on Oct. 19 will feature keynote speaker Julie Sawchuk and include presentations by the Canadian Mental Health […]

The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. County Road 42 is open between Manning Road and Shiff Drive, including […]

Notice of Complete Application and Virtual Public Meeting Official Plan Amendment – File Number OPA-03 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Policies Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 4 p.m. Livestream on the County of Essex website Purpose Essex County Council will hold a public meeting, through virtual means, pursuant to Sections 17 […]

The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 is open between Manning Road and Lesperance […]

  Warden Thanks Residents and Staff for Storm Response Warden Hilda MacDonald thanked residents for their patience and perseverance during two major storms in August and praised County of Essex staff for their response. The storms on Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 toppled trees and hydro lines, leaving some residents […]

County of Essex employees are being commended by Warden Hilda MacDonald and the senior leadership team for stepping up when storms packing high winds and heavy rainfall pummelled the region over two days in late August. Residents in the southern part of the county were the hardest hit as basements, […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2022-31, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]

The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 is open between Manning Road and Lesperance […]

The following are part of Phase 1 of the County Road 42 construction project: Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, and in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signs. County Road 42 is open between Manning Road and Lesperance Road, including […]