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 […]
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Paramedics and Nurses Recognized for Extraordinary Personal Actions
Chief Justin Lammers has recognized seven Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics and two Windsor Regional Hospital nurses for helping save lives while they were off duty or not in service to respond to calls. Lammers presented them with certificates of commendation and Essex-Windsor EMS meritorious service coins Monday at a ceremony the […]
Temporary Service Disruption of Essex County Civic Centre Elevator
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 […]
Essex-Windsor EMS Assists with Distributing Food Donation
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 […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — Dec. 8, 2023
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 […]
County Council Highlights for Dec. 6, 2023
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 Available for Youth Gun and Gang Violence Prevention
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 […]
Essex County Council Regular Meeting Notice for December 6, 2023
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, […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – Dec. 1, 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. Concession 11 remains closed south of County Road 42. More information […]
Essex County Budget Deliberations Scheduled for January
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 […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — Nov. 24, 2023
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. […]
Public Invited to Review Updated Shoreline Natural Hazard Mapping
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 […]
County Invites Public to Review Shoreline Natural Hazard Mapping
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 […]
County Council Highlights for November 15, 2023
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 […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — Nov. 16, 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 now open between Manning Road and Banwell Road. […]
Essex County Council Regular Meeting Notice for November 15, 2023
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, […]
New Paramedics Welcomed to Essex-Windsor EMS
Ten paramedics were formally welcomed to Essex-Windsor EMS during a ceremony at the Essex County Civic Centre on Monday. “Be proud of the work you have done to get this far and know that you are prepared and equipped for the challenges yet to come,” Chief Justin Lammers told them. […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — Nov. 3, 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 and Shiff Drive, including […]
Essex County Approves Deal with Teamsters Local 879
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, […]
County of Essex Council Highlights for Nov. 1, 2023
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 […]
Essex County Council Regular Meeting Notice for November 1, 2023
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 […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — Oct. 27, 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 now open between Manning Road and Shiff Drive, […]
Essex-Windsor EMS Officially Opens New Station in Kingsville
Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services and the County of Essex today (Oct. 23) officially opened a new, stand-alone EMS station in Kingsville designed for current needs and future growth. “Kingsville is growing and so is Essex-Windsor EMS,” Chief Justin Lammers said. “The new station is designed to accommodate our paramedics and […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — Oct. 20, 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. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 is open between Manning Road and Shiff […]
County of Essex Council Highlights for October 18, 2023
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 […]
Essex County Council Special and Regular Meeting Notice for Oct. 18, 2023
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 […]
Construction and Road Closures Update — October 16, 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 now open between Manning Road and Shiff Drive, […]
Public Invited to Register for Essex County Official Plan Review Workshops
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 […]
2023 Aerial Ortho-Photography of Essex County Now Available
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 […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — Oct. 6, 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 now open between Manning Road and Shiff Drive, […]
County Council Highlights for October 4, 2023
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 Regular Meeting Notice for October 4, 2023
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 […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update as of Sept. 28, 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. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 is open between Manning Road and Shiff […]
County Unveils Painting Commemorating Liberation of Dieppe
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 […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — Sept. 22, 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 and Shiff Drive, including […]
Justin Lammers Named the Next Chief of Essex-Windsor EMS
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 […]
County Council Highlights for September 20, 2023
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 Recognizes Convenience Store Employees
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 […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Updated on Sept. 18
**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 […]
Essex County Council Regular Meeting Notice for September 20, 2023
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, […]
Registration Open for Forum Spotlighting Invisible Disabilities
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 […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — Sept. 15, 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 and Shiff Drive, including […]
County Council Meeting for Community Improvement Plans
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 […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — Sept. 11, 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. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 is open between Manning Road and Lesperance […]
New Paramedics Celebrated at Commencement Ceremony
At a special ceremony on Friday, September 8, 2023, Essex-Windsor EMS celebrated and officially welcomed 88 paramedics hired since early 2020. The paramedics, who were hired in 2020, 2021, 2022 and earlier this year, were formally congratulated as colleagues, members of Essex County Council and family members looked on at […]
County Delegation Meets with Minister of Health at AMO Conference
A delegation from the County of Essex met recently with Ontario Minister of Health Sylvia Jones to discuss measures to help address systemic issues leading to ambulance offload delays in Windsor-Essex. The delegation from the County of Essex included Warden Hilda MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer Sandra Zwiers and Essex-Windsor EMS […]
Highlights from County of Essex Council Meeting on Sept. 6, 2023
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 Staff Praised for Storm Response
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, […]
Essex County Council Regular Meeting Notice for September 6, 2023
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, […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — Sept. 1, 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. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 is open between Manning Road and Lesperance […]
Open Call to Artists! Pathway to Potential’s ‘Share Your Story’ Campaign
Pathway to Potential (P2P) is excited to announce an open call for artists to participate in a unique and inspiring project. P2P is seeking creative individuals to submit proposals for an innovative display that will bring to life the stories and experiences that were shared by Windsor-Essex residents through the […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — Aug. 25, 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 and Lesperance Road, including […]
Notice of Public Meeting: Ruthven Secondary Settlement Area Land Swap
Purpose Essex County Council will hold a public meeting on September 13, 2023, at 6 p.m., through virtual means, pursuant to Sections 17 and 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, for the purposes of amending the County of Essex Official Plan to reconfigure the Secondary Settlement Area boundary on the […]
Essex-Windsor EMS Launches Community Assessment Triage Team
Essex-Windsor EMS has launched the Community Assessment Triage Team, another innovative patient care model designed to provide low-acuity patients the treatment and services they need while reducing the volume of unnecessary transports to the hospital emergency department following 911 calls “This groundbreaking program empowers our highly-trained Community Paramedics to treat […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — Aug. 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. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 is open between Manning Road and Lesperance […]
Paramedic Lauded for Quick Response at Accident Scene
A quick and cool-headed response by an off-duty Essex-Windsor EMS paramedic likely saved a motor vehicle accident victim from being paralyzed. Paramedic Mason Whitaker has been presented with a Meritorious Service Coin by Chief Bruce Krauter and recognized for her “exceptional display of courage, dedication and quick action.” Whitaker, who […]
Highlights from County of Essex Council Meeting on Aug. 16, 2023
Warden Praises Road Maintenance Crews and Thanks Departing HR Director Warden Hilda MacDonald congratulated road maintenance crews for the County of Essex and local municipalities for their teamwork and execution of a one-day training exercise. “Hats off to all the volunteers, including some retirees, who made the (Essex County Municipal […]
Essex County Council Meeting to Be Held on August 16, 2023
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, August 16, 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, […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — Aug. 11, 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 now open between Manning Road and Lesperance Road, […]
Drivers Compete at Essex County Municipal Safety Truck Roadeo
Road maintenance workers put their plow driving knowledge and skills to the test at the Essex County Municipal Supervisors Association Safety Truck Roadeo this week for a chance to compete provincially and local bragging rights. Dan Redmond, of the Town of Tecumseh, took first place and Charles Mitchell, of the […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — Aug. 4, 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 and Lesperance Road, including […]
Essex-Windsor EMS Chief Honours Citizen, Police Officer for Heroic Actions
Essex-Windsor EMS Chief Bruce Krauter honoured an Amherstburg resident and an officer with the Amherstburg detachment of Windsor Police for their heroic, life-saving actions in the aftermath of a fiery explosion. Ryan Greenham, 36, an employee of Windsor Salt, and Sgt. Matthew Capel-Cure, a police officer of 25 years, pulled […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — July 28, 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 will be closed between Strawberry Drive and St. Alphonse […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – July 21, 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. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 will be closed between Strawberry Drive and […]
Highlights from County of Essex Council Meeting on July 19, 2023
Essex County Turns 231 and Conservation Authority Celebrates 50 Years Essex County is 231 years old, a milestone that is important to reflect on as it plans for the future, Warden Hilda MacDonald said in her opening to remarks to council Wednesday. Essex County was created on July 16, 1792, […]
Essex County Council Regular Meeting Notice for July 19, 2023
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, July 19, 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, […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — July 14, 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. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 will be closed between Strawberry Drive and […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — July 7, 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. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 will be closed between Strawberry Drive and […]
County, CUPE Local 2974.2 Reach Four-Year Deal
Essex-Windsor EMS Paramedics represented by CUPE Local 2974.2 have ratified a four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement that provides annual wage increases, enhancements to holidays and benefits, and improvements to protocols governing sick leave, overtime and scheduling. “Our Paramedics work hard every day on behalf of the residents of Windsor, Essex County […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — June 30, 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 will be closed between Strawberry Drive and Lesperance Road, […]
Sandra Zwiers Named New CAO for the County of Essex
Essex County Council is pleased to announce that Sandra Zwiers has been named Chief Administrative Officer for the County of Essex. Zwiers has extensive expertise in municipal finance, stepping into the CAO’s office after more than five years as Essex County’s Director, Financial Services/Treasurer. “Sandra has done a stellar job […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — June 23, 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 will be closed between Strawberry Drive and Lesperance Road, […]
Highlights from County Council Meeting on June 21, 2023
Warden Commends Community Living Essex County and Multicultural Council Warden Hilda MacDonald in her opening remarks to Essex County Council on Wednesday praised the work of Community Living Essex County and encouraged residents to get behind it by donating or getting involved. The non-profit organization has been supporting individuals with […]
County Reaches Tentative Agreement with CUPE Local 2974.2
The County of Essex has reached a tentative 4-year agreement with Essex-Windsor EMS staff represented by CUPE Local 2974.2. The agreement would go into effect retroactively to April 1, 2022, when the collective agreement expired. Details of the agreement are not being released until it has been ratified by union […]
Essex County Council Regular Meeting Notice for June 21
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, June 21, 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, […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — June 16, 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 will be closed between Strawberry Drive and Lesperance Road, […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — June 12, 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 will be closed between Strawberry Drive and Lesperance Road, […]
Highlights from County of Essex Council Meeting on June 7, 2023
Essex County Council held two public meetings on Wednesday. The first was a special meeting at which members of council and the public provided input about what they would like to see included in the new County of Essex Official Plan. The second was a special regular meeting of council […]
Essex County Council Special Meeting Notice for June 7, 2023
Essex County Council will hold a second public meeting, through virtual means on Wednesday June 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM, pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, for the purposes of discussing issues to be considered in the development of the new Official Plan. The […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update – June 2, 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. (Map ID #1) County Road 42 will be closed between Strawberry Drive […]
Survivor Day: A Celebration of Lives Saved at Centre for the Arts
The stories of 25 survivors and the paramedics, ambulance communication officers, other first responders and community members who gave them a second chance at life in 2022 were celebrated on Friday, May 26 at the 10th Annual Survivor Day. The event, which honours the survivors of trauma and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, is put […]
Construction and Road Closures Update as of May 26, 2023
The following notices are part 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 signage. County Road 42 will be closed between Manning Road and Strawberry Drive from May […]
Public Notice of Pesticide Use for County of Essex
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 […]
Essex County Council Highlights for May 17, 2023
Warden Praises Paramedics and Work of Accessibility Advisory Committee Warden Hilda MacDonald opened Wednesday’s meeting by thanking the paramedics and support staff of Essex-Windsor EMS for keeping the community safe. “You have incredibly difficult jobs and you perform them admirably, with professionalism and pride. You provide care and comfort in […]
Construction and Road Closures Update — May 18, 2023
The following notices are part 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 signage. (Map ID #1) County Road 42 will be closed between Manning Road and Strawberry […]
Essex County Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, May 17
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, May 17, 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, […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — May 11, 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 signage. (Map ID #1) The intersection of County Road 42 and Manning Road will […]
EMS Chief Bruce Krauter Announces Plan to Retire
Chief Bruce Krauter has announced that he plans to retire on Feb. 29, 2024, after leading Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services for 10 years. He made the announcement to Essex County council and in an email to EMS staff, saying he wanted to provide ample time for the recruitment of a […]
Virtual Official Plan Review Meeting Scheduled for June 7
The County of Essex will hold a virtual public meeting to gather input as part of its Official Plan Review process. The meeting will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting will be streamed live on the County of Essex website at […]
Highlights from County Council Meeting on May 3
Warden Welcomes Summer Students and Applauds HR Team Warden Hilda MacDonald in her opening remarks at Wednesday’s Essex County council meeting welcomed summer students who are joining various departments, as well as the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority and Essex-Windsor EMS. “As well as helping us complete important work over the […]
Virtual Public Meeting Notice: Process to Prepare New Official Plan
Notice of Virtual Public Meeting: Initiation of the Process to Prepare a New Official Plan PURPOSE Essex County Council will hold a second public meeting, through virtual means, pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, for the purposes of discussing issues to be considered in the development […]
Essex County Council Meeting for May 3, 2023
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM. As permitted under 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, adopted on October 19, 2022, the […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update — April 28, 2023
Construction is ongoing on County Road 42 between Banwell Road and Manning Road, as well as in the surrounding area. Please use caution and obey all flag persons and construction signage. Also, note the following upcoming temporary road closures: County Road 42 will be closed in both directions between Manning Road (County […]
County Road 42 at Pike Creek Temporarily Closing in Early May
County Road 42 from County Road 19 (Manning Road) to Pike Creek will be temporarily closed to traffic due to construction May 2 to May 11. Digital message signs have been placed on County Road 42 at County Road 19 (Manning Road) and Pike Creek to notify the public of […]
Highlights from County Council Meeting on April 19
Warden Encourages Participation in Hospice Dove Pin Campaign Warden Hilda MacDonald is encouraging residents to contribute to The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County’s dove pin campaign. The dove pins and donation boxes will be available at stores throughout Essex County and Windsor the weekend of April 28-30. “This little […]
Essex County Council Meeting Notice for April 19, 2023
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM. As permitted under 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, adopted on October 19, 2022, the […]
Essex County Council Meeting Notice for April 5, 2023
There will be a series of meetings of Essex County Council held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. As permitted under 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, adopted on October 19, 2022, the […]
County Staff Member Earns International Accessibility Credential
County of Essex administrative assistant Crystal Sylvestre is one of the first 134 individuals in the world to receive an Accessible Document Specialist credential from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). On top of her numerous duties as part of the Legislative and Community Services team at the county, […]
Highlights from County Council Meeting on March 15
Deputy Warden Urges Residents to Sign Up for Municipal Alerts Essex County residents are encouraged to sign up for alerts from their local municipality to be prepared for severe weather and other emergencies, Deputy Warden Joe Bachetti said at the start of Wednesday’s council meeting. Each municipality in Essex County […]
Seasonal Load Limits in Effect on County Roads
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 […]