General information and links to official municipal websites for the City of Windsor, Essex County including Amherstburg, Town of Essex, Town of Kingsville, Town of Lakeshore, Town of LaSalle, Municipality of Leamington, Township of Pelee and the Town of Tecumseh. http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal en-ca Copyright 2005-2010 JP Comtois Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:53:56 -0500 jpcomtois@live.ca (JP Comtois) jpcomtois@live.ca (JP Comtois) http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_cow http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_cow General civic information, including services available at City Hall (by-laws, taxes, enforcement, licensing and permits) as well as details about the current city budget, Mayor and Council, plus upcoming Council meeting details and employment opportunities with the City of Windsor. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:22:26 GMT Municipal http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_coe http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_coe Detailed information about local municipalities as well as County Council, history, services and more including the Towns of Amherstburg, Essex, Kingsville, Lakeshore, LaSalle, Leamington, Tecumseh and the Township of Pelee Island. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:23:26 GMT Municipal http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_toa http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_toa General information about Amherstburg, nestled along the shores of Lake Erie and the Detroit River. One of the oldest settlements in South Western Ontario. Located in Essex County, the most southern region in Ontario, Canada, and just 20 kilometres from the Canada - United States border. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:24:26 GMT Municipal http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_toe http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_toe General information about The Town of Essex which boasts a unique blend of rural and urban lifestyle that came about when four distinct communities the former Town of Essex, Township of Colchester North, Township of Colchester South and Town of Harrow united in 1999. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:25:26 GMT Municipal http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_tok http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_tok The Town of Kingsville is rich in history and Victorian era architecture. Primarily an agricultural community nestled along the north shore of Lake Erie, the Town has declared itself geographically the southernmost Town in Canada. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:26:26 GMT Municipal http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_tola http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_tola The new Town of Lakeshore was established in 1999 by the amalgamation of the former Town of Belle River and the former Townships of Maidstone, Rochester, Tilbury North and Tilbury West. The region was among the first in the interior of Canada to be explored and then settled by people of European descent. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:27:26 GMT Municipal http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_tols http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_tols The Town of LaSalle was originally located on the bank of the Detroit River on what is known as the Nautical Mile in Essex County. Today the Town of LaSalle is a rapidly urbanizing municipality situated in the northwest quadrant of Essex County. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:28:26 GMT Municipal http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_mol http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_mol The Municipality of Leamington is a place where breathtaking sunsets, secluded beaches, after supper sails and friendly faces are a way of life. Named the best place to live in Canada by MoneySense Magazine. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:29:26 GMT Municipal http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_topi http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_topi The Township of Pelee is made up of nine islands in Lake Erie and is the most southern point in Canada. Pelee Island is the largest of the islands and is situated at the Canada/USA boundary between Sandusky, Ohio and Windsor/Essex County, Ontario. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:30:26 GMT Municipal http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_tot http://windsorlive.com/community/municipal/#municipal_tot From a small settlement of three families in 1792, Tecumseh, then known as Ryegate, has become a prosperous and flourishing community. In 1912 Ryegate was renamed Tecumseh in honour of Tecumseh, leader of the Shawnee Tribe who was killed at battle in the War of 1812. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:31:26 GMT Municipal