This region has long been the engine powering Canada’s automotive sector and today’s multi-billion-dollar announcement ensures that proud legacy will continue into the future by creating thousands of well-paying jobs for Windsor-Essex workers in the cutting-edge field of electric vehicle production. The retooling and modernizing of the Windsor Assembly Plant to produce the electric vehicles of the future leverages a highly-skilled workforce and established supply chains, and the creation of new research and development centres will allow this innovative region to continue blazing new trails.
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2022-13, a By-law to Amend 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, adopted on April 20, 2022, the meeting will take place with members of County Council in person at the Essex County Civic Centre, with the option for members to join remotely via web-conference if necessary.
Essex County residents are being asked during Emergency Preparedness Week to take some simple actions designed to keep themselves and their families safe in the event of natural disasters and situations like power outages that can arise from adverse weather events. The theme for this year’s Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs from May 1 to May 7, is: “Be Ready for Anything. ” Emergency preparedness experts say there are three basic steps residents can take to protect themselves and their loved ones:.
The County of Essex took home top honours in the Innovative Service Delivery category of the John Niedra Better Practices Competition at the recent Good Roads conference in Toronto. “The competition showcases the ingenuity of municipal employees and recognizes innovations and achievements that improve the efficiency of municipal transportation and public works services and operations,” said Scott Butler, Executive Director, Good Roads.
Warden Announces End of Emergency, Praises Infrastructure Services. Warden Gary McNamara announced he would officially be ending on Thursday morning the Declaration of Emergency invoked on March 22, 2020 in response to COVID-19 and rising water levels in the Great Lakes basin.
The County of Essex has officially terminated the Declaration of Emergency enacted by Warden Gary McNamara on March 22, 2020 in response to COVID-19 and rising water levels in the Great Lakes basin. The Declaration of Emergency ended at 9 a. m.
Residents of Windsor, Essex County and Pelee Island who are considering running in the October municipal election are invited to attend a free, virtual seminar at. 6 p. m.
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM. As permitted under By-law 2020-16, a By-law to Amend By-law 41-2018, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, adopted on March 26, 2020, the meeting will take place remotely, with members of County Council joining via web-conference.
Windsor Regional Hospital and Erie Shores HealthCare, in conjunction with Essex-Windsor EMS, are cautioning the public about intensifying capacity pressures across the acute care system in our region. Hospitals are reporting significant bed capacity concerns amid not only rising COVID-19 cases but also a recent surge in respiratory ailments.
Warden Welcomes New Investment and Start of Roadwork Season. The County of Essex is embarking on an ambitious reconstruction of County Road 42 and a significant list of rehabilitation projects as roadwork season gets underway, says Warden Gary McNamara.
