This is my personal statement and not that on behalf of council. I did release this on Saturday afternoon on my social media but I also wanted record of it here on my website. This is in response to recent tweets and interviews by a fellow Essex Councillor – Chris… Read More »Hate Has NO Home Here
Crushing news came Thursday April 1st, for our restaurants, salons and gyms. After a year of being locked down and restricted again and again- tonight they are headed into a third lockdown. Is a lockdown needed and if so why are students still going to school? Are local restaurants, gyms… Read More »The Era of Small Business Devastation
Sold by Casey! This local woman is on fire and such an inspiration to see in action. I was lucky to get the chance to have a few minutes of her time today to chat about real estate which is such a hot topic right now. I remember seeing her… Read More »Casey Harnadek- The New Agent on the Block
I am excited to announce the Welcome Packages that have existed in Harrow/Colchester since 2017 are now making their way to Essex Centre! The first step is to put a call out to all businesses and let them know how they can join. Please help us spread the word that… Read More »Welcome Packages are Coming to Essex Centre
Corey Rainville of The Slush Pup Shack spent Saturday, March 27, making popcorn for Essex Food Basket and Angels for the Homeless. It was such a nice treat to receive 150 bags of popcorn- they barely fit in my truck! The Slush Pup Shack will be at the Harrow Market… Read More »Slush Pup Shack Delivers
Sunday March 28th from 11-2 volunteers will be onsite at the Harrow Fair grounds to host another drive through food basket event. Anyone who needs food is encouraged to drive up and pop their trunk and volunteers will place food in the vehicle. This is contactless event. Please spread the… Read More »Essex Food Basket Coming to Town
We all have read a few books that have stood out in our memory and become part of us. I enjoy reading fiction but I also enjoy non-fiction. Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson is a book that I refer to whenever I feel down and out about something… Read More »Who Moved The Cheese?
Sunday March 21st, 2021 we held our first Youth Climate Action Committee meeting via Zoom. It was great to meet new people in our community and connect with youth who wish to help the environment and people. If you want to join us at an event or zoom meeting send… Read More »Youth Climate Action Committee- Update
I met Lionel Richard, Jacob Primeau and Brad Pillion on site today while they were installing the new Boudreau Group sign. Great news for our community! Boudreau Group is expanding to the vacant commercial property on Roseborough and they are also setting up shop for a few other local businesses.… Read More »Boudreau Group Expansion
The snow is gone (for now) and Spring is in the air. What is on the ground though is LITTER! Everywhere I walk I see it! I planned to go to A&W yesterday after work for lunch but had to pull over and put on my gloves and fill a… Read More »Be Part of the Solution! Today!
Keep our local Hometown Hero’s safe on the job, everyone deserves to go home after work so spread the word and- Slow Down and Move Over! In Ontario, Section 159(2) and (3) of the Highway Traffic Act requires drivers to slow down and proceed with caution when passing an emergency… Read More »Slow Down Move Over – It is Their Right to go Home After Work.
I got a chance to pop into the new and beautiful RC Bud Shop. The staff there were most helpful in sharing knowledge of their products and helped me to find the perfect present for my special someone. I picked up a Hempz cream and it smells amazing, so much… Read More »Welcome to Harrow RC Bud Shop!