Essex County flag. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)The County of Essex reports there is a tentative agreement in place with CUPE Local 2974 which represents 48 county and Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority inside/outside staff.
"We are extremely pleased that we were able to come to an agreement," says Brian Gregg in a news release, CAO for the County of Essex.
Talks began a few months ago, intensifying in the last few weeks before a deal was reached on Wednesday.
The union has a strike date set for November 4.
The Chatham-Kent (CK) Chamber of Commerce has handed out the 2026 Business Excellence Awards recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions of local businesses and leaders.
Warm weather is here, but you might want to wait a bit before hitting the beach.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent says there's no need for overnight warming centres outside of Chatham during declared extreme cold events.
Seth Jarvis scored the game-winner in overtime in Carolina's 4-3 comeback victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Stanley Cup Finals are now tied at one game apiece.
A paediatrician with ties to southwestern Ontario has been punished after being found guilty of improperly using patient records.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is developing a long-term solid waste management strategy to guide planning over the next decade.
