Wildfire smoke from northern Ontario came through Essex County and Windsor last week before spreading to the United States. The Boblo ferry is seen running as the smoke surrounds it (above) while wind turbines in Malden Centre are shrouded in smoke (below). Smoke from wildfires in northern Ontario came through this area and created quite an impact locally. Cancellations, postponements and changes to events and sporting activities were reported as a result of the wildfire smok

After a heated debate in council on Monday, the policing issue for Amherstburg was deferred to the next council term to make a decision. Tempers flared and voices were raised but it was learned the policing issue won’t actually be formally decided until the next term of council. After over an hour of back-and-forth discussion and accusations, it was learned that while an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) community resource plan won’t be back until, most likely, September, counc