Essex MPP Anthony Leardi (centre) was in Lakeshore May 19 to make a funding announcement he said will provide access to 4,000 more people in Lakeshore, Amherstburg and Harrow. The Ontario government has announced funding aimed at connecting everyone in the province to a family doctor or primary care provider by 2029. As part of an announcement made by Essex MPP Anthony Leardi May 19 in Lakeshore, the province is investing more than $1,421,400 this year to connect up to 4,02

Essex County Civic Centre It seems as though the provincial government is listening to the County of Essex when it comes to funding of major projects. CAO Sandra Zwiers reported on the success in advocating for financial support when it comes to the grade separation for County Roads 19 and 22 during the May 6 session of Essex County council. “We believe we are at a critical point in that advocacy campaign in getting funding from the province and hope to have some good news on

Community Living Essex County held its 21st annual Luncheon with the Mayors May 8 at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone. Front row (from left): Essex Councillor Katie McGuire-Blais, Essex Councillor Kim Verbeek, Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy, Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey, Amherstburg Councillor Molly Allaire, Tecumseh Councillor Tania Jobin and LaSalle Councillor Terry Burns. Back row (from left): CLEC executive director Corey Dalgleish, Essex Deputy Mayor Rob Shepley, Lakeshore Deputy