North Star High School students held a protest over OSAP changes last Thursday afternoon. Changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) has prompted protests from high school students in the province, with a recent protest being in Amherstburg. Students from North Star High School held a walk out last Thursday afternoon with many coming to the front step of Amherstburg town hall to share their chants and signs with vehicles that passed by. Students walked from the

A decision to further the designation of the property at 130 Sandwich St. S. under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act has been deferred. A decision to further the designation of the property at 130 Sandwich St. S. under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act has been deferred. Town council received a recommendation to state its intention to designate the former General Amherst High School property as a heritage property but elected officials voted to get a report instead. The f

Despite an attempt from a member of town council, it does not appear an Amherstburg business owner will get her say before town council. Amanda Kerr has been asked to remove her business sign from a neighbouring property and an attempt to have a report drafted to allow Kerr to address council has been denied. Councillor Linden Crain asked administration to prepare report regarding the potential for offsite signage for Amanda Kerr Fitness and a review of sign bylaw provisions