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

Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles was in Windsor last week, with Diageo one of the topics she focused on. Stiles met with Diageo workers last Wednesday and she said workers voiced a lot of frustration with her on how they were treated. The company announced in August 2025 they would close the Amherstburg plant and followed through with that in late February. Stiles said many of the workers she spoke with were only months away from being able to retire and collect a pension. She