As National Indigenous History Month is observed across Canada, communities are encouraged to reflect on the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. It is also an opportunity to consider how heritage, recognition, and inclusion are approached in local decision-making. Given that council was discussing a proposed Indigenous sculpture during National Indigenous History Month, it would have been an appropriate opportunity to formally proclaim June as Nation

Author Nikki Clarke was at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum for a book signing May 30. An author with a pair of children’s books stopped by the Amherstburg Freedom Museum recently. Dr. Nikki Clarke, who resides in Belleville, came to Windsor-Essex County May 31. After a stop at an Indigo location in Windsor, she made her way to Amherstburg with her children’s books “The Black Canadian History Colouring Book” and “The Paper Clip Princess” for a signing at the museum. “I’m very

Despite council’s previous decisions, an interest is being circulated by members of council to possibly reconsider the Windsor Police Service as an option for Amherstburg going forward. The town’s contract with Windsor expires at the end of 2028 and council’s options have whittled down to re-establishing the Amherstburg Police Service or going with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Councillor Linden Crain has floated the idea of circling back to Windsor and took to social

Operational pressures continue for Essex-Windsor EMS. Essex-Windsor EMS Chief Justin Lammers presented a report during last Wednesday’s meeting of Essex County council that summarized 2025 operations. “The report reflects a system operating under sustained pressure with demand workforce capacity and infrastructure,” said Lammers. A couple of the biggest concerns are the increase in calls and the number of Code Blacks which is the situation when no ambulances in the region are

Breanna Williams (centre), a gold medal winning Special Olympian in figure skating, spoke at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 June 6. She holds her medals with Legion president Shawn Wilkie and Legion executive member Terri Wilkie. A Senior Speaker Series at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 heard from a gold medal winning figure skater last weekend. Breanna Williams, a Windsor resident who won gold at the Special Olympics world games in Torino, Italy in 2025

Valleau, Anita (Nee Ong) Passed away peacefully with family by her side at the age of 93. Predeceased by her beloved husband Virgil (1994), her sons David (2020) and Paul (2023) and her parents Bernadette and Noble Ong. Loving mother of Susan Taylor (Ken), Dan (MaryLou), Tim (Seng), Annette Stoehr (Wayne), Patrick, Beth Wiese (Chris Belcher) and Cathy (Jennifer). Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Will be especially missed by her grandpets,

A ceremony was followed by a flag raising last Monday (June 1) at Amherstburg town hall. It was to recognize that June is Senior’s Month. A pair of flag raisings were held in Amherstburg last week, one in recognition of Seniors Month and the other for Accessibility Week. The first of the two flag raisings was held at Amherstburg town hall June 1, with representatives of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) Windsor-Essex Chapter and the National Association of Fe

Seasons Amherstburg held a friendly “Casino Night” recently with games and fun for the residents and their families. Proceeds go towards the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s “Show Us Your Brave” campaign. People had a chance to try their luck at some games and help raise some money for a good cause at the same time. Seasons Amherstburg held “Casino Night” recently with games set up in common areas around the first floor of the local retirement home. Residents, families and

The House Youth Centre is partnering with Joe Meloche Ford Sales on a “Drive for Your Community” event this Saturday. The June 13 event runs between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Joe Meloche Ford, 55 Sandwich St. North, in Amherstburg. For every test drive taken in that four-hour time period, the Ford Motor Co. will donate $30 to The House Youth Centre to a maximum of $6,000. It is limited to one test drive per household. There is no obligation to purchase anything and the House says ev