The St. John the Baptist Catholic Women’s League held their Olde English High Tea May 30. The St. John the Baptist Catholic Women’s League (CWL) served some tea, wore their fascinators and raised money for the community in the process. The Olde English High Tea was held last Saturday (May 30) at the Columbus Community Hall in Amherstburg. Roughly 120 ladies bought tickets to attend this year’s fundraiser, said local CWL president Karen McGuire. “It’s our main fundraiser for

A special presentation of a ten-year service award to longtime volunteer Stephanie Pouget-Papak, the award was presented by her son and Group Commissioner Dawn Martinello. Under sunny skies and surrounded by laughter, families and leaders gathered at Bryerswood Youth Camp last Monday (May 25) as Scouts Canada’s Second Amherstburg group celebrated its annual end of year ceremony with awards, promotions, and special recognitions. A highlight of the evening was the presentation

A flag raising was held Monday at the Essex County Civic Centre to celebrate National Accessibility Week, which runs May 31-June 6. Accessibility is everyone’s responsibility. That was the message that Dennis Sanson, chair of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee (ECAAC) brought Monday morning at a special ceremony held in Essex. At the county administration building, Sanson, the committee, members of the public, county staff and local mayors and deputy-mayors rai