Essex County council will not be dipping into reserves to pay for the green bin recycling program. Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey brought forth a motion at last Wednesday night’s meeting which could have seen 100 per cent of the cost paid out of reserves in 2026 for the Phase One municipalities of Essex, LaSalle, Lakeshore and Tecumseh. “The key fundamental reality is that there are no reserves dedicated to fund green bin costs. The program was approved as a user pay model wit

A proposal for 48 new residential lots was the subject of a planning meeting Monday night. Residents of the Fraserville area voiced concerns with the proposal. Proposed Official Plan and zoning bylaw amendments for a possible development in the Fraserville section of Amherstburg are the source of strong opposition for residents who live in that area. Piroli Developments are proposing a third phase to their developments in that area, this one being 48 new residential units on

The building was subject of a lengthy debate at the Feb. 23 meeting of town council with council members wanting to know further details about the site and its apparent change from a warehouse to a private arena. A report will be coming back to town council regarding the proposed use of a building on St. Arnaud St. with a letter also to go out to residents within 120 metres of the site. The building was subject of a lengthy debate at the Feb. 23 meeting of town council with c