A proposed new subdivision that could create hundreds of new homes just east of the Fraserville subdivision saw numerous concerns outlined by residents. There was no decision made by town council, with that vote to be done by the new council after a second public meeting, but residents still voiced concerns with the plan that would call for 312 residential dwellings, including 168 street townhouse units and 144 apartment dwellings within two six-storey buildings. It was the s

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) board of directors have approved a management plan for the Collavino Conservation Area in Amherstburg. The site opened to the public in May. The board of directors with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) has approved the new master plan for its newest conservation area. The Collavino Conservation Area Master Plan was approved during ERCA’s Sept. 10 board meeting. ERCA’s director of conservation services Kevin Money t

Sonya Elliott Sonya Elliott wants to help bring people in Amherstburg together and that is a main reason for her candidacy in the Oct. 26 municipal election. Elliott is seeking a councillor’s position in next month’s election, vowing to work with other council members and the public, if elected. “I want to make Amherstburg a lot stronger,” she said. “I believe the community needs to come together.” Everyone has their own beliefs and the town is growing with people of differen

The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee held its third annual Fest-for-All last Friday at Ridgeview Park in Cottam. The third annual Fest-for-All was presented last week with it shining a light on accessibility and opportunities not only in the county, but by its member municipalities. The Fest-for-All was presented by the County of Essex’s accessibility advisory committee Sept. 11. This year’s festival was held at Ridgeview Park, including the Gosfield Communicatio

The final “Music off the Back Porch” of the 2026 season was held last Friday night behind the Park House Museum. The monthly music series, which started in May, was a fundraiser for the museum. The last performances of this year were by Compass Rose (above) and EdPiano Piano & Vocals (below). Organizer John McDonald will now shift his focus to a similar event known as “Friday Night Live,” with the venue for that being St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Amherstburg. “Friday N

District 6400 Governor Kim Spirou was in Amherstburg last Wednesday night where she met with the Rotary Club of Amherstburg. Spirou also received a tin lantern as part of her visit, something that has become a local Rotary tradition that started under the late Hazen Price when he was a member of the Rotary Club of Amherstburg. A special guest made an appearance at the most recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Amherstburg. Kim Spirou, governor of Rotary Super District 6400, wa

No athletic ability required. However, a team with a sense of humour and a desire to do good in the community might just go all the way to the podium! Two Amherstburg businesses, GL Heritage Brewing Co. and The Good Stuff., are teaming up to present The Silly Olympics 2026, a new community fundraiser coming to GL Heritage on Saturday, September 26 from 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Six teams of six will go head-to-head in a series of hilariously silly challenges — while also competing

Brenda Ritchie (left) and Jenna Jones of Sippity Sweet at LaSalle’s Last Call for Fall held Sept. 11-12 at the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing. When you host an annual event, sometimes you have to mix it up a little. This past weekend the Town of LaSalle opened the doors of the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing and presented its fourth Last Call Before Fall. DJ Quris George was spinning tunes from the 70’s 80’s and 90’s as part of the two-day event, held last Friday and Saturda

Mike Dunn speaks with someone lined up to get food as part of a holiday food drive in this 2023 photo. An area developer and philanthropist is being mourned after his sudden passing. Michael Dunn, who helped develop the Kingsbridge subdivision in Amherstburg, passed away after falling overboard off his boat Sept. 5 near Grosse Point Shores, Michigan. According to ClickOnDetroit.com, WDIV TV’s website, “a 74-year-old man was reported missing after he slipped from the bow of a

Paralympian Tyler McGregor (centre) is pictured with members of the Mavericks and Hunter the mascot at the opening day of the Miracle League of Amherstburg fall season. McGregor brought his medals with him so people could view them. The Miracle League of Amherstburg started its fall season last weekend and did so with a special guest. Tyler McGregor, a multi-time Paralympic medalist with Team Canada in sledge hockey, brought his sled and his medals to the Miracle League diamo