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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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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, […]

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 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 […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, March 15, 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 […]

The Essex County Library has reached a tentative three-year agreement with staff represented by CUPE Local 2318. The agreement would go into effect April 1, 2023, when the current collective agreement expires. Details of the agreement are not being released until it has been ratified by members of the local […]

The Municipality of Leamington is encouraging Grade 8 students in Leamington to use its new LT-Go on-demand transit service by providing them with a free transit pass for March Break. Using the free transit pass, Leamington Grade 8 students can ride the LT-Go bus for free from Friday, March 10, […]

Warden Thanks Hydro Workers and Others for Ice Storm Response Warden Hilda MacDonald thanked hydro workers, Essex County road crews and staff at the local municipalities for their responses to last week’s ice storm. The ice caused numerous power outages on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23, she noted at the […]

Essex County residents are asked to be patient and check local municipal websites for updates as the cleanup of tree branches brought down during last week’s ice storm continues. The county’s Infrastructure and Planning Services department is consulting with local municipalities to ensure all areas are covered. Essex County road […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, March 1, 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 […]

The elevator at the Essex County Civic Centre is currently out of service due to an unexpected mechanical issue. The outage is expected to be temporary. If you are planning to attend the Civic Centre today (Feb. 24, 2023) and require the elevator, please call the office you want to […]

Purpose Essex County Council will hold a statutory public meeting, pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, for the purposes of discussing the proposed new Official Plan. The public meeting will be held as follows: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 5 p.m. County of Essex, Council Chambers 360 […]

Warden Urges Residents to Get Involved in County’s First Strategic Plan The County of Essex is developing its first-ever Strategic Plan and Warden Hilda MacDonald is urging residents to “stay tuned and get engaged in creating our vision for the future.” If the county is to achieve its potential, it […]

The reconstruction of the County Road 42 corridor from Concession 11 to Pike Creek in Tecumseh and Lakeshore will resume this month. The Phase 1 underground work that was halted for the winter will resume in February and progress in sections along the corridor. It is anticipated it will be […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, February 15, 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 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda for February 9, 2023 Please be advised that the agenda for the next Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting, scheduled for February 9, 2023 at 5:00 PM, has been published to the County website and is available for download: February 9, 2023 ECAAC Agenda […]

Warden Puts Spotlight on Local Black History Month Events Warden Hilda MacDonald encouraged residents to participate in local Black History Month events during her opening remarks to Essex County council on Wednesday. She thanked the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, Essex County Black Historical Research Society and other groups which have collaborated to […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, February 1, 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 […]

Warden Praises Staff Who Worked Snowy Christmas Weekend Warden Hilda MacDonald opened Wednesday’s meeting of Essex County council by thanking staff members who reported for work during a snowstorm on the Christmas weekend to ensure residents could travel and receive essential services. County of Essex roads crews were rolling for […]

The County of Essex passed a fiscally responsible Budget Wednesday night that maintains service levels despite significant inflationary pressures and addresses ongoing pandemic-related health care challenges while making substantial investments in infrastructure to accommodate economic growth and improve the quality of life of residents. The 2023 Budget includes funding to […]

Do you ever wonder: What’s with the weather? Essex County climate change coordinator Sam Cunningham is ready with answers. She has started a quarterly newsletter, Climate Connection, and the first edition has just been published. Climate Connection is filled with information and tips about climate change and the Essex County Regional […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, January 18, 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 […]

Tecumseh Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti was acclaimed as Chair of the Essex County Library Board at the board’s inaugural meeting Wednesday night and Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy was acclaimed as Vice-Chair. They will serve in their respective roles for this four-year term of Council. “I’m humbled and grateful that my […]

Significant progress has been made on the first phase of major improvements to the County Road 42 corridor between County Road 19 (Manning Road) and the City of Windsor. Phase 1 construction has concluded for the winter with the following work completed: Temporary widening of the roadway; Creation of temporary […]

Warden Reflects on Challenges and Opportunities 2022 Brought the County Essex County Warden Hilda MacDonald thanked staff for their hard work and commitment in 2022 and applauded residents for stepping up to help citizens of Ukraine. In her opening remarks at Wednesday’s council meeting, the warden called 2022 a year […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 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 […]

County of Essex road crews are ready to roll this season when the 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 […]

The County of Essex has launched a recruitment campaign for a dynamic and financially savvy Chief Administrative Officer to lead a rapidly growing upper-tier municipality. The County is seeking a proven leader who can foster a culture of collaboration, respect and results, with a proven ability to develop strategic solutions, […]

An Essex-Windsor EMS Paramedic was honoured Monday with a Meritorious Service Coin and a Certificate of Commendation for her compassionate and empathetic actions on duty that diffused a volatile situation involving a distraught person with a knife. Allison Baldwin attended a call earlier this autumn with fellow Paramedic Mara-Jade Lach […]

County Council to Resume Budget Deliberations in January County Council approved 2023 budgets for its individual departments Wednesday night but is holding off approving the entire 2023 Budget until the Essex County Library board submits an updated funding request that accounts for a recent pay equity decision. Council will resume […]

Essex County Council Special Meeting Notice for Dec. 7 | Budget Deliberations Essex County Council will undertake deliberations and consider adoption of the Proposed 2023 Budget on Wednesday, December 07, 2022 at 4 p.m. Additional budget deliberations (if required) will take place during the regular meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, […]

After 30 years of public service, County of Essex CAO Mike Galloway will be retiring from the public sector. He informed the Warden Thursday afternoon and has graciously offered to assist County Council as it begins a search for his successor. Galloway started his municipal journey in his hometown of […]

Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald was elected Warden of Essex County Wednesday night, becoming the first woman to hold the position since it was established in 1853. “Look at the diversity around this table. The time is right. The population of the region has shown that they are ready for diversity, […]

There will be a Special Meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 at 7 p.m. at the Essex County Civic Centre. The Honourable Mr. Justice George W. King shall preside over the declarations of office by members of Essex County Council. Councillors will elect a Warden and […]

The County of Essex and Family Services Windsor-Essex officially opened on Friday a Homelessness Hub in Leamington that will provide support and services to residents in Essex County struggling to find accommodations amidst an accelerating housing and homelessness crisis. “The Essex County Homelessness Hub will provide vital supports to the […]

“The County of Essex declared a local emergency Monday following an alarming rise in the frequency and duration of Code Blacks, situations when there are no local ambulances available. To ensure that the record is correct, instances of Code Black are calculated in minutes and totalled 491 minutes during the […]

County Road 12 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 23 and County Road 15 from Oct. 17 to Nov. 18 for culvert rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 2 (Old Tecumseh Road) will be closed between County Road 19 (Manning Road) and County Road 21 (Brighton Road) between July […]

Solution to Ambulance Offload Delays Urgently Needed, says Warden A solution to the mounting impact of ambulance offload delays is urgently needed, Warden Gary McNamara said at the beginning of Wednesday’s regular Essex County council meeting. On Monday, the County of Essex declared a local emergency in response to the […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2022-13, a By-law to Amend 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, adopted […]

The County of Essex has declared a local emergency in response to persistent ambulance offload delays that are causing situations when there are no ambulances or only a limited number of ambulances available to respond to emergency calls. Warden Gary McNamara activated the declaration at 8:45 a.m. Monday. Warden McNamara […]

County Road 12 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 23 and County Road 15 from Oct. 17 to Nov. 18 for culvert rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 2 (Old Tecumseh Road) will be closed between County Road 19 (Manning Road) and County Road 21 (Brighton Road) between July […]

On October 7, 2022 SWIFT announced fast reliable internet connectivity will soon be available to more homes and businesses in Essex County, as the regional broadband program marks the start of construction on a high-speed fibre-optic project that will expand service to an additional 484 underserved homes and businesses in […]

Phase 1 of the improvements to the County Road 42 corridor between County Road 19 (Manning Road) and the City of Windsor are beginning in October 2022. This phase will include underground work from Concession 11 to Pike Creek. The Phase 1 underground work is anticipated to take 14 to […]

County Road 46 will have lane restrictions between County Road 35 and Rochester Townline from Sept. 19 to Oct. 28 for road construction. (Map ID #1) County Road 12 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 23 and County Road 15 from Oct. 17 to Nov. 18 for culvert rehabilitation. […]

The Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex is actively seeking applications from community-minded individuals to serve on the following committees: Essex County Library Board Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee Term of Appointments will be for four (4) years, and align with the term of Council. Applicants must meet […]

County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and McCain Sideroad from August 22 to September 30 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 46 will have lane restrictions between County Road 35 and Rochester Townline from September 19 to September 30 for road construction. (Map ID […]

Essex-Windsor EMS Chief Bruce Krauter has been presented with a key to the City of Windsor by Mayor Drew Dilkens. Dilkens surprised Krauter with the tribute at a ceremony Monday night at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, where a dozen Paramedics were receiving Governor General’s Exemplary Service […]

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 allows users to look at the photographs, zoom into selected areas, obtain coordinates, measure distances between objects, print or […]

County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and McCain Sideroad from August 22 to September 30 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 11 will have lane restrictions between County Road 18 and County Road 12 from August 29 to September 30 for road construction. (Map […]

Warden Lauds Queen’s Legacy; Urges Residents to Wear Orange on Sept. 30 Warden Gary McNamara at the start of Wednesday’s Essex County council meeting paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and urged residents to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by wearing orange. The Queen, whose funeral was […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2022-13, a By-law to Amend 41-2018, 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 Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and McCain Sideroad from Aug. 22 to Sept. 30 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 11 will have lane restrictions between County Road 18 and County Road 12 from Aug. 29 to Sept. 16 for road construction. […]

County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and McCain Sideroad from Aug. 22 to Sept. 30 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 11 will have lane restrictions between County Road 18 and County Road 12 from Aug. 29 to Sept. 16 for road construction. […]

Warden Asks Residents to ‘Get Informed’ About Municipal Election Candidates With summer nearing an end and students back in school, Warden Gary McNamara is encouraging Essex County residents to “get informed” so they are ready to vote in the Oct. 24 municipal election. “It is time to get informed about […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2022-13, a By-law to Amend 41-2018, 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 Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and McCain Sideroad from August 22 to September 30 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID #1) County Road 11 will have lane restrictions between County Road 18 and County Road 12 from August 29 to September 16 for road construction. (Map […]

Nathan Hanrahan just wanted to let emergency services workers know they are appreciated, so he picked up a pencil to create a thank you note and work of art. On Tuesday, Essex-Windsor EMS Chief Bruce Krauter presented the 14-year-old from Essex with a paramedic service coin and thanked him for […]

Federal Funding for Agri-Worker Isolation and Recovery Centre Extended The Government of Canada today announced it is providing $4.2 million for the Corporation of the County of Essex to continue to administer a safe voluntary isolation site for temporary foreign agri-workers in the Windsor-Essex region. Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary to […]

County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and McCain Sideroad from August 22 to September 30 for bridge rehabilitation. County Road 11 will have lane restrictions between County Road 8 and Highway 3 from July 18 to August 19 for road construction. County Road 11 will have lane […]

The Essex County Library is pleased to announce that Adam Craig has been hired as its new Chief Librarian. Craig, a lifelong resident of Essex County, comes to the Essex County Library from the Windsor Public Library, where he has worked as the Manager of Public Services since 2015, with direct […]

County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from February 8th to August 19 for bridge rehabilitation. County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and McCain Sideroad from August 22 to September 30 for bridge rehabilitation. North Malden Road will […]

Warden Urges Residents to Participate in Upcoming Municipal Election Warden Gary McNamara urged Essex County residents to do all they can to participate in the Ontario municipal election on Oct. 24. “We want to see a wide diversity of passionate candidates with a commitment to serving their communities,” he said […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2022-13, a By-law to Amend 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, adopted […]

Stop signs will be installed on County Road 34 at County Road 27 in Cottam in the coming weeks. There are already stop signs on County Road 27 at this location, so the additional signs on County 34 will make it an all-way stop. Essex County council approved the change […]

County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from February 8 to August 19 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 37 will have lane restrictions from South Middle Road to County Road 46 from July 4 to August 3 for road construction. […]

County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from February 8 to August 19 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 will have lane restrictions from County Road 35 to Rochester Townline from July 4 to July 29 for road construction. (Map […]

The elevator at the Essex County Civic Centre is expected to be out of service for several hours on Monday and Tuesday (July 25 and July 26). It is recommended that members of the public who require the elevator avoid attending the Civic Centre on those days, if possible. Those […]

Former Warden Remembered and Deputy Warden Thanked for His Service Essex County council held a minute of silence to honour Jack Morris at the beginning of Wednesday’s meeting. The well-known Lakeshore auctioneer, who died recently, served on county council from 1975 to 1998 and was warden in 1983. Warden Gary […]

Want to avoid road construction in Essex County? This is a busy time of year for roadwork and avoiding lineups and detours can make a big difference when you’re trying to get around. The County of Essex has provided an interactive map showing locations of roadwork and closures in Essex […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2022-13, a By-law to Amend 41-2018, 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 Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from Feb. 8 to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 2 will have lane restrictions between Maple Avenue and St. Clair Road from June 20 to July 15 for road construction. (Map ID#2) […]

County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from Feb. 8 to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 2 will have lane restrictions between Maple Avenue and St. Clair Road from June 20, to July 15 for road construction. (Map ID#2) […]

County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from February 8 to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 46 will have lane restrictions between County Road 31 to Rochester Townline from June 13 to June 30 for road construction. (Map ID#2) […]

The speed limit on County Road 34 east of County Road 19 (Manning Road) is being reduced from 80 km/h to 60 km/h as of June 30. The reduced speed limit will be in effect from the intersection with County Road 19 to just east of Dawson Road. Motorists should watch […]

Warden Urges Support of Frontline Workers with PTSD and Congratulates Clerk Essex County residents are encouraged to wear teal on June 27 to fight stigma surrounding PTSD and to get active during Bike Month, says Warden Gary McNamara. The Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment has designated June […]

County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from Feb. 8 to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between County Road 15 and County Road 19 from June 9 to June 24 for road construction. […]

There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2022-13, a By-law to Amend 41-2018, 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 Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from Feb. 8 to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. County Road 8 will have lane restrictions between County Road 15 and County Road 19 from June 9 to June 17 for road construction. County Road 20 will […]

S&P Global Ratings has increased its credit rating for the County of Essex to AAA with a stable outlook. The County is one of 21 municipalities for which S&P raised its ratings after revising its assessment for Canadian municipalities to “extremely predictable and supportive” based on how they have weathered […]

County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from Feb. 8 to July 22 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 18 will have lane restrictions in both directions between County Road 9 and Coulter Road from May 2 to June 10 for road […]