County of Essex

06/17/2026

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a weather briefing, warning that this evening and overnight there is the possibility in Southwestern Ontario -- including Windsor and Essex County -- of wind gusts up to 120 km/h, rainfall amounts up to 55 mm, potentially severe thunderstorms, and possibly even tornadoes. Storms could bring localized rainfall in the range of 50 to 80 mm by noon Thursday.

Also, the Essex Region Conservation Authority consequently advises that a Shoreline Conditions Statement is in effect for the Lake Erie shoreline, including Pelee Island: "The areas of the region most affected by these winds are anticipated to be the shoreline area around Point Pelee National Park in the Municipality of Leamington and the west shoreline of Pelee Island in Lake Erie."

ERCA also says people "are encouraged to take extra caution to avoid areas where flooding is occurring, as well as rivers, streams and shoreline areas during significant rainfall and wind events."

Township of Pelee
Town of Kingsville
Town of Amherstburg - Town Hall News
Town of LaSalle
Town of Tecumseh
Town of Essex

06/12/2026

Construction and Road Closures Update – June 12, 2026:

https://www.countyofessex.ca/news/posts/construction-and-road-closures-update-june-12-2026/

Town of Essex
Municipality of Lakeshore
Town of Tecumseh
Town of LaSalle
Town of Amherstburg - Town Hall News
Town of Kingsville
Municipality of Leamington
City of Windsor - Municipal Government

06/12/2026

Opportunity Alert: The County of Essex is seeking a temporary, part-time Student Placement Coordinator for Sun Parlor Home.

The County of Essex is seeking a temporary, part-time Student Placement Coordinator for Sun Parlor Home.

06/12/2026

The County of Essex will hold its regular meeting beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at the County of Essex Administration Building.

Read the agenda: https://coe-pub.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a08b61ba-dfad-4647-bf22-4cd22f9932d7&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

Watch the livestream: https://video.isilive.ca/countyofessex/live.html

Register to attend: https://eforms.countyofessex.ca/Council-Services/Essex-County-Council-Meeting-Public-Registration

06/11/2026

User fees for the Green Bin program will appear on the final residential tax bills of all eligible households in the Town of Essex, the Municipality of Lakeshore, the Town of LaSalle and the Town of Tecumseh.

The Green Bin charge, which covers the cost of delivering the service, will appear as “CTYBIN” in the “user fee/other” section of residential tax bills.

For additional information about the billing for the Green Bin Program, please visit: https://www.countyofessex.ca/resid.../garbage-and-recycling/

06/10/2026

A (Yellow) heat warning has been issued for today and tomorrow (Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11, 2026) by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach at least 31 C, with daytime humidex readings exceeding 40 C, and night-time temperatures no cooler than 21 C.

Please stay hydrated and cool, check on the elderly, and monitor infants and children on their time and exposure to the heat.

Everyone is at risk from heat, especially older adults, infants and young children, people who work or exercise in the heat, and those with certain medical conditions. Warning signs of heat-related illness include dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, weakness, and confusion. If you experience any of these symptoms seek immediate medical attention.

Check on friends, family, and neighbours frequently during heat events, and even after the weather cools off, as they may still feel the effects of the heat.

Be safe, everyone!

For more information and tips to beat the heat, please visit https://www.wechu.org/your-environment/stay-cool-beat-heat

06/09/2026

The County of Essex was honoured to host a press conference Tuesday afternoon outside the Administration Building, where Ontario Minister of Natural Resources Mike Harris announced funding to protect communities from the dangers of legacy oil and gas wells. Thank you, Minister, for your continued support of public safety and the County of Essex!

Read the provincial news release: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007566/ontario-investing-nearly-11-million-to-protect-communities-from-old-and-inactive-oil-and-gas-wells

06/08/2026

Motorists are advised that installation of new signal lights at the intersection of Howard Avenue (County Road 9) and County Road 10 in Amherstburg continues. Signals will be fully operational beginning Monday, June 15, weather permitting. The work began Monday, June 1. Drivers may still encounter flagging operations, as well as four-way flashing red signals, which are to be treated as a four-way stop. Please be patient and drive with caution in the area!

Town of Amherstburg - Town Hall News
Town of Essex
Town of LaSalle
Town of Kingsville
Town of Tecumseh
Municipality of Lakeshore
Municipality of Leamington
City of Windsor - Municipal Government

06/08/2026

The Pelee Coastal Resilience Committee is seeking more public input, as it continues to develop potential climate-change adaptation solutions along Lake Erie’s northern shore.

The committee is hosting four open houses, June 24-25 – two in Colchester, two in Leamington.

Read more here!:

https://www.countyofessex.ca/news/posts/more-public-input-sought-by-pelee-coastal-resilience-committee/

Town of Amherstburg - Town Hall News
Municipality of Leamington
Town of Essex
Town of Kingsville

06/08/2026

The Pride Flag was raised outside the County of Essex Administration Building today to kick off Pride Season, when 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and allies come together to embrace and celebrate gender diversity.

Learn more about Pride Season in Canada: https://bit.ly/452xgNj

Learn more about local Pride events: https://www.wepridefest.com/