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 42 will be closed to traffic between Lauzon Road and County Road 19 (Manning Road) on Sunday, May 1, for Hydro One work […]
County Road 42 is scheduled to be closed to traffic from east of Lauzon Road to west of County Road 19 (Manning Road) on Sunday, May 1, to accommodate hydro crews. During the closure, expected between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., this stretch of County Road 42 will only be […]
Residents of Windsor, Essex County and Pelee Island who are considering running in the October municipal election are invited to attend a free, virtual seminar at 6 p.m. on April 28, 2022, to learn more about the process. There will be presentations by Ken Antaya, former Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer […]
The County of Essex took home top honours in the Innovative Service Delivery category of the John Niedra Better Practices Competition at the recent Good Roads conference in Toronto. “The competition showcases the ingenuity of municipal employees and recognizes innovations and achievements that improve the efficiency of municipal transportation and […]
The County of Essex has officially terminated the Declaration of Emergency enacted by Warden Gary McNamara on March 22, 2020 in response to COVID-19 and rising water levels in the Great Lakes basin. The Declaration of Emergency ended at 9 a.m. today, Thursday, April 21, 2022. “While we are no […]
Warden Welcomes New Investment and Start of Roadwork Season The County of Essex is embarking on an ambitious reconstruction of County Road 42 and a significant list of rehabilitation projects as roadwork season gets underway, says Warden Gary McNamara. Utility relocation has begun along County Road 42 from the Windsor […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2020-16, a By-law to Amend By-law 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
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 42 will be closed to traffic between Lauzon Road and County Road 19 (Manning Road) on Sunday, April 10, for Hydro One work on the […]
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 […]
Warden and County CAO Thank Staff and Residents for Pandemic Response Warden Gary McNamara thanked Essex County residents and businesses for all they have done to get the region through two years of a global pandemic. During Wednesday’s county council meeting, the warden and CAO Mike Galloway also praised staff […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2020-16, a By-law to Amend By-law 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
‘We are All Ukrainian’ after Russia’s Invasion, Warden says The County of Essex stands with the Ukrainian people and backs Canada’s condemnation of the Russian invasion, says Warden Gary McNamara. The warden opened Wednesday’s council meeting with words of support for Ukraine and Essex County residents with family ties there. […]
Eligible Essex County and Windsor residents can now apply for the 2022 Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit. This allowance program is designed to help make rental housing more affordable for households on social housing waiting lists. Learn more on the City of Windsor website: 2022 Canada Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) Applications for […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2020-16, a By-law to Amend By-law 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
Council Welcomes New Member and Honours Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Essex County council honoured Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee by standing while God Save the Queen was played at the end of Wednesday’s regular meeting. “The Queen sets an example for all of us by honouring and supporting those who share […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2020-16, a By-law to Amend By-law 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
The provincial government is partnering with Ontario Health to create a new Ontario Health Team in Windsor-Essex and providing up to $1.1 million to help it “seamlessly integrate health care services for patients and support the region’s continued response to COVID-19.” The Windsor Essex Ontario Health Team “will break down […]
Essex County Construction and Road Closure Update – Feb. 9, 2022 County Road 23 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 20 and County Road 50 from Feb. 8 to July 22, 2022, for bridge rehabilitation. Read this article on our website.
Open-source software is being used to create digital tools that will make it easier, safer and more fun for cyclists to navigate Essex County and Windsor. The new project is called C3Tech (short for City-County Cycling Technology). It is the result of a partnership between the County Wide Active Transportation […]
New ambulances equipped with air filtration systems to protect patients and paramedics will soon be on the road in Windsor and Essex County. Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has seven new ambulances outfitted with ultraviolet-light air filtration systems and increased space for storing personal protective equipment. “These additions to our […]
Warden Praises Good Things Happening in the County Essex County municipalities are to be commended for passing responsible 2022 budgets and moving forward with plans to make the region a better place to live, work and play, says Warden Gary McNamara. In his opening remarks at Wednesday’s county council meeting, […]
Motorists are reminded to drive with caution in winter conditions and watch for County of Essex crews as they clear the roads. It’s never safe to pass a snow removal vehicle. Snow plows are extra wide and create clouds of snow, which reduces visibility for trailing vehicles. It is best […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2020-16, a By-law to Amend By-law 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of […]
Small businesses in Windsor-Essex struggling under the weight of pandemic restrictions need more financial support from the provincial and federal governments, said Warden Gary McNamara. The county has written a letter to Premier Doug Ford urging the province to quickly make available to small businesses a $10,000 grant to help […]
The delivery of the EWSWA 2022 Collection Calendars has been delayed due to staff shortages at the production facility in Toronto. Residents can view the digital calendars at: http://www.ewswa.org/recycling/municipal-collection-calendars/ Residents can also download for free the Recycle Coach App to view the 2022 collection calendar on their phones.
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2020-16, a By-law to Amend By-law 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), in partnership with the Municipality of Leamington and the County of Essex, will be re-opening a mass vaccination clinic at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre (formerly Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex) in Leamington starting on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. The clinic, located at 249 […]
Our three Windsor-Essex hospitals, in conjunction with Essex-Windsor EMS and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, are cautioning the public about intensifying capacity pressures across the acute care system in our region. Hospitals are reporting significant bed capacity concerns amid not only rising COVID-19 cases but also a recent surge in […]
Stefanie Willoughby, a nurse who stopped to assist at the scene of a serious accident in November, was presented with a Certificate of Commendation and a Meritorious Service Coin by Essex-Windsor EMS Chief Bruce Krauter this week. The certificate and coin are the eighth to be awarded by the chief […]
County Road 31 will be closed between County Road 46 and North Middle Road on December 3, 2021 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for culvert replacement (Map ID#1) Please exercise patience with the line painting operations. Be prepared to drive slowly and do not drive over the wet paint to […]
Looking to get into the spirit of the season? There’s a Holiday Sharing Guide for Essex County put out by 211 South West Ontario that can help. The guide makes it easy for residents to find out about giving and getting help during the holiday season. It lists agencies that […]
Getting vaccinated to keep the community safe is a small price to pay compared to the incredible sacrifices made by previous generations, says the Tecumseh resident who won a Windsor-built Chrysler Pacifica in the WEVax To Win contest. “We don’t have much to do compared to the sacrifices they made […]
Essex County Council will undertake deliberations and consider adoption of the proposed 2022 Budget on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 4:00 PM. This meeting will take place electronically, in accordance with Procedure By-law 41-2018, as amended by By-law 2020-16, and the Municipal Act, 2001. Additional Budget Deliberations (if required) will take place […]
The Windsor Essex County Environment Committee (WECEC) is excited to again contribute towards local, community-based projects occurring in Windsor and Essex County. Awards of up to $1,000 will be given to successful Pat on the Back applicant organizations to initiate or continue environmental projects in our region. Examples of eligible projects include, […]
The COVID-19 vaccination program in Ontario is expanding booster shot eligibility. In Essex County, the Community Response and Stabilization Team (CRST), a collaboration between Erie Shores HealthCare and Essex-Windsor EMS, will administer booster shots to the following groups of people at least six months after their second dose: – Age […]
County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) at the West Townline Drain between Wright Road and County Road 41 from Oct. 18 to Nov. 19 for culvert replacement. (Map ID# 1) Please exercise patience with the line painting operations. Be prepared to drive slowly and do not drive over the […]
Scaled aerial maps of Essex County based on photography done in 2021 are now available on the county’s interactive mapping site. This fully-rectified and scaled (ortho) aerial photography of the region (including Windsor and Pelee Island) allows users to look at the photographs, zoom into selected areas, obtain coordinates, measure distances […]
County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) at the West Townline Drain between Wright Road and County Road 41 from Oct. 18 to Nov. 12 for culvert replacement. (Map ID# 1) Please exercise patience with the line painting operations. Be prepared to drive slowly and do not drive over the […]
Essex County residents can win prizes for leaving their vehicles parked when they take short trips around home or elsewhere in the county during October. The Rethink Your Drive Contest challenges them to use active transportation – such as walking, running and cycling – to replace trips they normally take […]
County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) at the West Townline Drain between Wright Road and County Road 41 from Oct. 12 to Nov. 5 for culvert replacement. (Map ID# 1) County Road 42 will be closed (bridge out) at the Concession 4 Drain between Renaud Line and County Road 25 […]
County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) at the West Townline Drain between Wright Road and County Road 41 from Oct. 12 to Nov. 5 for culvert replacement. (Map ID# 1) County Road 42 will be closed (bridge out) at the Concession 4 Drain between Renaud Line and County Road 25 […]
Two lucky individuals will be driving away with a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica as winners in the WEVax To Win contest. Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens and Essex County Warden Gary McNamara announced the addition of the two vehicles to the prize list on September 17 while standing next to one of […]
County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) at the West Townline Drain located between Wright Road and County Road 41 from Sept. 27 to Oct. 22 for culvert replacement. County Road 42 will be closed (bridge out) at the Concession 4 Drain located between Renaud Line and County Road 25 from […]
More than a dozen Paramedics from as far away as York Region cycled 100 kms across Essex County Saturday in honour of their fallen colleagues and to raise money for a national memorial commemorating those who have died in the line of duty. They spent more than four hours in […]
Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services paramedics will take a 100-kilometre bike ride across Essex County on Saturday to honour a fallen colleague and raise money for a national memorial. “Although September 11 is a day that no first responder shall forget, this year we are commemorating it by riding in honour […]
County Road 50 will be closed (bridge out) at the West Townline Drain between Wright Road and County Road 41 from Sept. 20 to Oct. 15. (Map ID#2) County Road 42 will be closed (bridge out) at the Concession 4 Drain located between Renaud Line and County Road 25 from Aug. 16 […]
The City of Windsor and the County of Essex are partnering with some great local institutions to boost our region’s COVID-19 vaccination rate while supporting our local economy: together we’re launching WEVaxToWin.ca. Vaccines are universally believed to be the best defence against COVID-19, offering greater protection against severe illness and death […]
County Road 27 will be closed at No. 47 Drain between County Road 23 and Highway 3 from Aug. 4 to Sept. 3 for culvert replacement. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 will be closed at the Concession 4 Drain between Renaud Line and County Road 25 from Aug. 16 to Sept. 10. […]
County Road 27 will be closed at No. 47 Drain between County Road 23 and Highway 3 from Aug. 4 to Sept. 3 for culvert replacement. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 will be closed at the Concession 4 Drain between Renaud Line and County Road 25 from Aug. 16 to Sept. 10. […]
Starting today, Windsor-Essex residents have access to a new informative and interactive mapping tool as part of groundwork for the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWB). The Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Asset Map is an interactive tool that highlights the physical locations of community assets, including local institutions, […]
County Road 27 will be closed at No. 47 Drain located between County Road 23 and Highway 3 from Aug. 4 to Sept. 3 for culvert replacement. (Map ID#1) County Road 42 will be closed at the Concession 4 Drain between Renaud Line and County Road 25 from Aug. 16 to Sept. […]
County Road 27 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 8 and County Road 46 from May 17 to Aug. 13 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 22 will have lane restrictions in both directions between County Road 21 and Commercial Boulevard from Aug. 3 to Aug. 11 for road […]
UPDATE: The deadline for completing this survey has been extended to Aug. 31, 2021. The County of Essex wants feedback from residents about their satisfaction with its roads and other infrastructure. The public satisfaction survey is part of a review of County infrastructure services aimed at identifying opportunities for improvement. Residents are […]
UPDATED July 30, 2021 County Road 27 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 8 and County Road 46 from May 17 to Aug. 13 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) County Road 22 will have lane restrictions in both directions between County Road 21 and Commercial Boulevard from Aug. 3 to […]
The County of Essex is reducing the speed limit on County Road 27 (Belle River Road East) around Gosfield North Public School in Kingsville. The change lowers the speed limit from 80 km/h to 60 km/h between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday once signs are erected. This […]
County Road 27 was originally scheduled to be closed (bridge out) between County Road 8 and County Road 46 from May 17 to Aug. 13 for bridge rehabilitation. (Map ID#1) Please take note: The road closure on County Road 27 has been further delayed and is now slated to start Aug. 3. […]