Cheryl and Rick Gignac presented a cheque for $45,000 to the Windsor-Essex chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace May 24 while chapter president Brian Cyncone (right) unveiled a banner recognizing the efforts of the Gignac family and the rest of “Team Brandon.” People from across Essex County and Windsor converged at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 594 recently all in memory of a local man. Now the fundraising total has been announced as well as an increase in beds built for a local ch

“Battle of the Hors D’oeuvres” was held May 13 with five local restaurants involved. The O won the top prize with Kat Crosby and Jordan Kennedy accepting the trophy from organizing committee member Linda Jackson. A fundraiser last week saw people sample food and help out a local non-profit historical organization at the same time. Battle of the Hors D’oeuvres was held last Wednesday night and involved five downtown Amherstburg restaurants and a sold out crowd of people divide

Town council did not approve any additional traffic calming measures for areas within the Kingsbridge subdivision, but residents may soon see additional enforcement by police. The issue dates back to April 19, 2025, when a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Welsh Ave. and Lavers Cr. A report to town council states several e-mails were sent to staff asking for a “complete review” of the town’s traffic calming policy involving the main roads in the Kingsbridge su