Amherstburg artist Dennis White wrapped up an exhibit at The O last Sunday with another artist with The Local Collective Art Project now taking the space. White is still part of Art Comp, a global art competition based out of London, Ontario. An Amherstburg artist has concluded an exhibit in town, but a global competition he is a part of is ongoing. Dennis White, a member of the Local Collective Art Project, concluded his exhibit at The O restaurant in Amherstburg. The 12 ar

A McBride Ave. fire June 4 caused about $600,000 damage and displaced a local family, says Amherstburg fire chief Michael Mio. A family of four has been displaced after a fire at their McBride Ave. home. The Amherstburg Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 100 block of McBride Ave. June 4 at approximately 2:30 p.m. The damage estimated is $600,000, the fire department states. According to Amherstburg fire chief Michael Mio, firefighters were met upon

As a wheelchair user who relies on an accessible ramp van, I am deeply discouraged that, after four years under the current council, it remains impossible to park in any of Amherstburg’s downtown public lots. Ontario’s AODA standards require at least one 3.4metre accessible space in every public parking area. Despite this clear obligation, our town continues to fall short. During the early years of Open Air Weekends, parking beside Caffeine’s was fully reserved for people

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,