FGFred Groves

1. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Fred Groves, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter Tilbury Times Reporter

   Accessibility ‘Fest-for-All’ coming to Cottam (opens the original)

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   Essex County’s ‘Fest-for-All’ is back. On Friday, September 11, the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee (ECAAC) will be hosting the annual event that brings recognition and awareness to individuals and the public who may face accessibility challenges. “This will be its third year. Our first year we focused on education and our committee has had a clear mandate to expand,” said ECAAC chairman Dennis Sanson. Two years ago, it was primarily an outdoor event that was held in Colc

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2. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Fred Groves, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter Tilbury Times Reporter

   From Vintage Tractors to Drone Sprayers, Comber Plowing Match Bridges Generations (opens the original)

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   The past and present definitely met the future at this year’s Essex County Plowing Match. Held on the farm of Ian and Shaundra Ruston in Comber, the annual tradition certainly highlighted farming techniques through several decades. Ruston demonstrated his drone, which sprays fields, while during the match itself, one of the entrants made the best work with his 1941 Farmall tractor complete with studded steel wheels. “It’s a long-time tradition to have this in Essex County. It’s a friendl

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3. Article · Jul 28, 2026 · Fred Groves, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter Tilbury Times Reporter

   Dozens of Families Brace for Evictions as Affordable Homes Are Put Up for Sale (opens the original)

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   A non‑profit housing provider is selling off more than 50 affordable housing units, leaving dozens of families facing displacement and uncertainty. Fifty-three families are losing their homes in Essex. Earlier this year, Essex Non-Profit Homes announced that they were selling off nearly half of their 120 units. The reason is to generate revenue to be able to fix the remaining homes, many of which need a lot or repairs. A tenant‑led advocacy group has launched a fundraiser to help families wh

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