The “Sunshine List” is out for another year. The list, mandated to be released by provincial legislation, shows all public sector employees in Ontario that earned $100,000 or more in the previous year. There were a total of 34 staff members from the Town of Amherstburg that made the list in 2025, with two on the town’s list cracking the $200,000 mark. Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Valerie Critchley earned $230,218.96 in 2025 while Deputy CAO/director of development servi

The Town of Amherstburg received $838,000 from the province’s Trade-Impacted Communities Program (TICP) with the announcement being Monday morning. From left: Councillor Linden Crain, Councillor Don McArthur, Councillor Diane Pouget, Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb, Essex MPP Anthony Leardi, Deputy CAO/director of development services Melissa Osborne and CAO Valerie Critchley The Town of Amherstburg got $838,000 in provincial money for industrial development and made some history in

Mission volunteer Kristina Lauzon, vice president Zainia Brockett and president Tim McAllister helped serve McAllister's chili last Friday night during a fundraiser for the Mission. Tim’s Famous Chili Dinner drew large crowds to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, all to support the Mission’s operations. Hot, mild and vegetarian chili was prepared for those who stopped by last Friday evening, with proceeds from the ticket sales helping the volunteer-run Mission. The

The Easter Bunny enjoys a craft with Matteo and Mila Stamatovski last Saturday morning at the Libro Centre. “Brunch with the Easter Bunny” was a fundraiser presented by the 202nd Fort Malden Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps. Easter came early for some area children and families thanks to a local youth organization. The 202 nd Fort Malden Windsor Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps held “Brunch with the Easter Bunny” last Saturday at the Libro Centre with the community ha

A Quilt of Valour was presented to George Brooks at Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home March 24. Brooks, also known as “Geordie,” served 22 years in the army with service in Cyprus and Germany. He was surrounded by family, friends and members of Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Branch 157, including president Shawn Wilkie, Capt. Ernie Gazdig CD and Terri Wilkie. Brooks is also a Nobel recipient. Brooks’ wife Beth was also on hand for the presentation as was Quilt of Valour

Remuneration for members of Essex County council and its committee members for 2025 has been released. The annual report, which county director of financial services/treasurer Melissa Ryan states fulfills the requirements of the Municipal Act, details all forms of remuneration from salaries, conference expenses, mileage and more. “Base salaries for the warden, deputy warden, councillors, and alternate members are adjusted annually in line with the percentage increase approved

Essex MPP Anthony Leardi, seen here making a funding announcement in Amherstburg March 30, 2026, is promoting the new Ontario budget that came out March 26, 2026. The Ontario budget was presented last week and the PC MPP for the riding of Essex is promoting it. Essex MPP Anthony Leardi is touting the provincial budget as one that is good for Ontarians and for the riding. The budget was released last Thursday and Leardi stated it will be good for people’s wallets. “There are n

James Bastien In his 91st year, surrounded by family, James Michael Bastien, moved into his heavenly home, where carpenters Jesus, Joseph, Jim’s Father Herman, Brother’s Pat, Gordon, Ferman, Joe, Bob, and Mac, made certain Jim’s room was ready… EVERYTHING Square, and the precision finishing touches, ALL passed their final inspection. Jim was born to Irene and Herman Bastien, September 21, 1935. Predeceased by his parents and siblings Patrick (Louise) Bastien, Gordon Bastien,