Wildfire smoke from northern Ontario came through Essex County and Windsor last week before spreading to the United States. The Boblo ferry is seen running as the smoke surrounds it (above) while wind turbines in Malden Centre are shrouded in smoke (below). Smoke from wildfires in northern Ontario came through this area and created quite an impact locally. Cancellations, postponements and changes to events and sporting activities were reported as a result of the wildfire smok

Assistant district governor Mary Lou Amlin (left) swears in Brianne McLaren-Ross, Sally Holden and Dan Monk to the Rotary executive. The Rotary Club of Amherstburg has its executive for the 2026-27 Rotary year. Now, the club just needs a permanent home. Dan Monk will return as the Rotary Club of Amherstburg’s president, a position he held this past year as well. Being sworn in as members of the executive were Brianne McLaren-Ross and Sally Holden following a dinner July 8 at

Habitat for Humanity Internatioal vice president of global housing opportunities and mission engagement Natosha Reid Rice (left) speaks to a group of local Habitat for Humanity representatives and members of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church congregation July 16. Building stronger communities and furthering conversations around fellowship were key parts of a special dinner last Thursday evening. Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex host a Koinonia Dinner July 16 at St. Andre