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.
Windsor Police arrested a 31-year-old man on Tuesday after a victim reported to officers that he was assaulted after advertising an item for sale online.
A Leamington organization that helps about 300 youth in need each year has received a $1-million donation from the Solcz Family Foundation.
The Ontario Provincial Police started investigating on September 16 after receiving a report about the scam.
The Ontario Provincial Police always get their man, but when the suspect commits a Highway Traffic Act infraction, impaired driving makes it much easier.
A local health system has created a new path for patients to get access to timely care.
The Toronto Maple Leafs bounced back into the win column with a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders.
