Members of Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 were at town hall last Friday morning for a poppy pinning ceremony with members of council and administration. With Remembrance Day approaching, it’s time for people to buy their poppies to recognize and fundraise for those who served. The 2025 Poppy campaign began Friday at town hall with the annual pinning of a poppy on the mayor. Members of council and administration were also on hand in the council chambers to get a pop

Executive members of Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157, as well as the colour guard were at Seasons Amherstburg Monday morning to pay tribute to veterans who reside there. Veterans include residents Glen Laing, Don Bodenham and Ward Yorke. Resident Beth Brooks attended on behalf of her husband. Seasons staff members Jenn Lauzon (fun manager) and Morgan Ouimette (leasing manager) are also pictured. Remembering veterans at Seasons Photos by Ron Giofu

Amherstburg Community Services (ACS)  executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo addresses the crowd at the Pathway to Potential (P2P) program launch last Saturday. The City of Windsor and County of Essex’s Pathway to Potential (P2P) program has expanded to Amherstburg and the four-year initiative kicked off last weekend. The P2P program is being administered locally by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) and they held a community barbecue last Saturday. With a particular focus o

As to why housing costs are so high - cost of new builds drives higher prices for existing housing.  The assumption that the lumber prices alone should lead to lower housing prices isn’t true. There are other factors such as labour costs, developer charges, building permits, etc. Building is not a precise science, it is an art.  The application of new types and grades of materials requires highly skilled labourers.  Changes in the building code are also a factor. Building has

Uncertain times are nothing new for Amherstburg.  The area was initially settled by merchants following the military when it left Detroit in 1796 to establish Fort Amherstburg (later Fort Malden). The Town was the centre of activity in Essex County.  Prosperity lasted until 1846 when Great Britain abolished colonial preferences thereby causing a depression in Canada.  Prosperity returned in 1854 when Canada negotiated the Reciprocity Treaty with the United States enabling goo

As we approach the Christmas season, the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission is once again preparing to help local families in need.  Our Christmas Family Sponsorship Program is one of the most meaningful ways our community comes together each year.  Sponsors provide clothing, toys, and toiletries for children and a little extra joy for families who might otherwise go without. We are reaching out to individuals, businesses, churches, schools, and service groups to conside

The Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade Draws large crowds. The Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade is returning Nov. 22, and its organizers have gotten fees waived to help make it happen. The fee request, however, was found to be a little “surprising” to the parade organizers but they are now exempted. Windsor Parade Corporation executive director Maggie Durocher appeared before town council at its most recent meeting, stating that 2025 is the 18 th  year for the Amherstburg Santa Cla

Co-author Chris Edwards and River Bookshop lead bookseller Meghan Desjardins display a copy of “A River Runs Between Us.” A new book has been released showcasing history on both sides of the Detroit River. And that history includes Amherstburg. Elaine Weeks and Chris Edwards from Walkerville Publishing have released “A River Runs Between Us,” a coffee table book featuring stories and tons of photos, roughly 1,200 according to Edwards, regarding not only the history of Windsor

Cathy Manherz holds her book “Just Because.” A local author has written her first book with the aim of helping others be the best version of themselves. Cathy Manherz has authored “Just Because – Empower Your Life Through Simple Acts of Purpose” and after only being published in August, the book is already in its second printing. A motivational speaker and retired financial advisor, Manherz said the latter saw her work for a firm for 20 years before going out on her own. As a

Amherstburg Town Hall. The September statistics for the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment were released last week. The statistics appeared on town council’s Oct. 27 agenda and those stats included 675 dispatch generated incidents for the month and 14 walk-in incidents. There were 255 traffic offenses last month with 15 Part III summons. There were six offenses classified as “Other Provincial Offenses.” There were 13 calls classified as community services/COAST.