Next up at the Gibson Gallery is “Student Pix,” which opens May 22 and runs through May 30

June Buchanan (Fox) 04-May-1926 — 12-May-2026 100 years strong, she passed away peacefully at her home, after a beautiful weekend celebrating her 100th birthday with family and friends. Predeceased by her late husband Ray Fox. Dearly loved mother to Sharon Bush, dearest grandmother to Roxanne (Robert) Mulder, Keith Bush and Rosemary (George) Davis and and their families. Beloved friend to Lynda Maurice and Louise Francis. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and

Dress rehearsals for “Down the Rabbit Hole” have been taking place at North Star High School with public performances of the show being at 7 p.m. both May 28-29. Students and staff at North Star High School are inviting the community to go “Down the Rabbit Hole” with them later this month. The first musical play held under the North Star banner will take place May 27-29 and will be co-directed by teachers Sam Thomas and Jake Simpkins. A dress rehearsal for North Star student

“Battle of the Hors D’oeuvres” was held May 13 with five local restaurants involved. The O won the top prize with Kat Crosby and Jordan Kennedy accepting the trophy from organizing committee member Linda Jackson. A fundraiser last week saw people sample food and help out a local non-profit historical organization at the same time. Battle of the Hors D’oeuvres was held last Wednesday night and involved five downtown Amherstburg restaurants and a sold out crowd of people divide

Town council did not approve any additional traffic calming measures for areas within the Kingsbridge subdivision, but residents may soon see additional enforcement by police. The issue dates back to April 19, 2025, when a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Welsh Ave. and Lavers Cr. A report to town council states several e-mails were sent to staff asking for a “complete review” of the town’s traffic calming policy involving the main roads in the Kingsbridge su

A resident who posted a video involving her daughter, their dog and a confrontation with two other dogs in their neighbourhood has been online for about a week and discussion has included several concerns. Nina Di Maria noted her 11-year-old daughter was walking their dog in their neighbourhood when she was confronted by two dogs. She said complete strangers helped to step in to try and protect her daughter and called 911 and she expressed her thanks to them. Di Maria made a

The former General Amherst High School at 130 Sandwich St. S. is on a workplan by the town's heritage committee regarding properties that could be designated as heritage. The town’s heritage committee has endorsed a workplan which specifies which properties are the most important in terms of heritage designation. The endorsement came at last Thursday evening’s committee meeting at Amherstburg town hall and it allows administration to “strategically focus its resources” on the

Amherstburg Municipal Building A member of town council wants more information on litigation the town is connected to. Councillor Diane Pouget requested “a complete report” from administration of any pending lawsuits against the Town of Amherstburg, estimated costs to defend the town and how the town will pay for the possible expenses. Pouget said she has received the same question “over and over again” over the past few weeks about how many lawsuits the town is involved in.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 157. The Legion Week parade has been approved not only for this year, but in the years to come as well. Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 president Shawn Wilkie appeared before town council asking for the event permit be approved in perpetuity, something elected officials agreed to. Fees will also be waived in perpetuity. “National Legion Week is designed to educate the public on the good work that the Legions do for our communities,” said

Teajai Travis concluded his practice walk for the “750 For Peace” walk May 17 in Amherstburg. He is preparing to walk from Ottawa to Windsor starting July 1 in the main “750 For Peace” event. Teajai Travis is on a mission to unite people, promote peace and help others. He is walking long distances to prove that point. Travis will be one of the walkers that will be participating in the “750 For Peace” walk, one that starts July 1 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa and ends 32 days l