Abby, Charlotte and mom Brianne Gouin learn about composting from volunteer Joanne Pelat. Tree planting, birdhouse building and more came to the Bryerswood Youth Camp last weekend. Earth Day events were held as part of a busy weekend at the youth camp, with four hours of environmentally-friendly activities being held last Saturday. In addition to planting trees and building birdhouses, people who turned out had the opportunity to take and plant seeds, bring out their batterie

Amherstburg town council has announced it will not proceed with the Amico/Loop proposal regarding the redevelopment of Belle Vue. During the opening moments of Monday night’s meeting, the report out from an in-camera meeting earlier this month saw council decide not to go forward with the proposal. Town council voted on a 4-1 vote in September 2024 to enter into the next steps of possibly having the development group proceed with plans for the historic Dalhousie St. property.

The waterfront festival plaza, a.k.a. the King’s Navy Yard Park extension, could be open by the Civic Holiday weekend. Image is from the parks and recreation committee agenda package. Amherstburg’s parks and recreation advisory committee reviewed accomplishments made throughout the term, but also got an updated on a long-awaited downtown project. The committee learned during a presentation by director of parks, facilities and recreation Heidi Baillargeon that the waterfront p