In 1953, area code 519 was introduced to Southwestern Ontario. Since then, growing demand for telephone numbers, particularly for wireless devices, created a need for additional numbers to serve customers in our region. In response, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) added area code 226 in October 2006 along […]
The Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 2 has been passed into law. For Canadians who need it most, this legislation delivers two important affordability measures — the Canada Dental Benefit and a one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit. Canada Dental Benefit This benefit will provide eligible parents or guardians […]
Despite spending more on health care than most other developed countries with universal coverage, Canada has some of the lowest numbers of doctors, hospital beds, and medical technologies — and the longest wait times, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy […]
Responses will help the Government of Canada set the groundwork to improve children’s access to nutritious food at school According to recent data, 15.9% of households in the10 provinces experienced some level of food insecurity in the past year. This amounts to 5.8 million people, including almost 1.4 million children […]
Since the death of 22 year old Mahsa Amini on 16 September 2022 at the hands of Iran’s morality police, protests around the country have continued to grow, in spite of every brutal effort by the government to stop them. To date, over 14,000 civilians have been arrested and over […]
More rural Ontarians will benefit from access to high-speed internet service The governments of Ontario and Canada, in partnership with Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Inc., are investing more than $5.3 million to increase access to fast, reliable high-speed internet to more than 3,400 homes, farms, and businesses in Essex […]
Council will review the following applications at their November 28, 2022 meeting: 1722 Union Avenue: An application for a Zoning By-Law amendment to add “contractor shop” as a permitted use of the accessory structure. ZBA / 15 / 2022 145 Marsh Road: A Consent and Zoning By-Law Amendment application to deem the dwelling, two silos […]
(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – Festive RIDE kicks off Wednesday, November 16, 2022, for the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), don’t be surprised to see officers out conducting RIDE checks throughout Essex County. While the Festive RIDE program runs until January 2, 2023, officers conduct RIDE checks year-round looking for drivers […]
Since earlier this year, supplies of various formats of non-prescription pediatric/infant and children’s acetaminophen and ibuprofen products have been limited in retail and pharmacy locations and hospitals across Canada. This shortage is due to unprecedented demand. These products are essential for families, caregivers, and health care professionals to reduce fever […]
Council Meeting Highlights At the November 14, 2022, Council Meeting, the outgoing Council: • Heard a list of 47 of their accomplishments from the 2018-2022 term • Awarded the outgoing council with a gift of Appreciation for their service • Approved an amended Winter Control By-law that allows the Director […]
