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

Sri and Vedha Etikala have opened SV Care Pharmacy at 38 Victoria St. S. with plans to bring in doctors as well. A new pharmacy has opened in Amherstburg with the eventual plan to have doctors and a walk-in clinic on site. The SV Care Pharmacy has opened at 38 Victoria St. S. and is owned and operated by Sri Etikala and his wife and business partner Vedha. They have a goal of addressing health care needs in Amherstburg, but in Leamington as well where they are working on a si