Since the band’s formation in 1984, its unique mix of country, folk and rock has helped shape Canadian music Earlier this month, Canada Post unveiled a new stamp to celebrate one of Canada’s most beloved bands, Blue Rodeo. From the time it formed in 1984, the iconic group and its […]
The Leamington Municipal Building will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, and Monday, April 21, 2025, in observance of the Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays. Residents can continue to report non-urgent municipal issues online at leamington.ca/ReportAnIssue. Please note the following municipal service level adjustments because of the holiday: Nature […]
Canada has some of the best air quality in the world, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “As Earth Day approaches, Canadians should know that they breathe some of the cleanest air on Earth,” said Elmira Aliakbari, director of […]
At its April 14, 2025 meeting, Council: Approved a Zoning By-law Amendment for 52 Heritage Road. Approved a Consent Application to sever an existing dwelling, deemed surplus to the needs of the applicants’ farming operation, at 459 County Road 34 East, subject to certain conditions. Awarded the 2025 Rural Road […]
For those whose Garbage Day is normally on Friday, this week’s pickup will be on Thursday, April 17. This change is due to the Easter weekend. Residents can contact GFL Environmental for service inquiries, issues, bins, carts or for new builds/homeowners via 1-844-415-4351 or WeRecycling@gflenv.com. Image: Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority
Despite fears about mass unemployment, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), like past major technological innovations, will transform economies, raise living standards, and likely contribute to net job creation, finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Like the printing press, […]
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB), on April 14, 2025, officially confirmed and approved the establishment of a union for part-time and sessional professors, instructors, counsellors and librarians at all 24 Ontario public colleges, to be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). “We respect the important contributions […]
Please be advised that Wigle Avenue will be closed between Katie Crescent and Glass Avenue starting Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (weather permitting) for storm sewer and water main connection work for the 175 Wigle Avenue subdivision. The road will close to through traffic for 2-3 days between 7:00 am and […]
The Women Changing the World Global Awards recently celebrated its third year of honouring exceptional women from across the globe who are creating meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. Held in London, England, this prestigious event brought together changemakers from over 2000 nominations worldwide. Among the cohort of award […]
Make sure the candidates knocking on your door during the federal election campaign know that Essex County counts! The County of Essex has identified priorities it wants the incoming federal government to address to help build a more resilient economy and a brighter, more prosperous future for the residents of […]
