Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 held a fundraiser for the Phillips family Oct. 4. Gloria works at the Amherstburg Legion and husband Joe is battling cancer. The band “Back to Back” played, there was a pasta dinner, large raffle and a lot of community support for the family. The event raised just shy of $16,000. Event raises $16k for family

Guac Mexi Grill teamed with 107.9 FM CKBG The Burg radio station on a fundraiser for Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). The campaign ran through the month of August and saw $3 from every burrito or bowl sold donated to ACS.The partnership came as a result of ACS staff members eating at Guac Mexi Grill and discussing it with franchise owners Meshwa and Neel Patel. A cheque for $2,500 was presented at ACS’ offices in the Amherstburg Community Hub Oct. 1. From left:ACS execut

While the deal has to be ratified by both sides, it appears the County of Essex and Essex-Windsor EMS have averted a strike. The two sides reached a tentative deal late Monday night, just days before a strike deadline of Friday. Talks had broken off last Friday evening (Oct.2), which led to both sides outlining their positions, but things had changed as of Tuesday morning. CUPE 2974 president James Jovanovic confirmed the tentative contract was reached, stating it provides a