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Open Air Weekends underway for the 2026 season
The first bagpipe parade, led by the Scottish Society of Windsor pipe band, was held last Friday night with students from local elementary schools following along. Amherstburg’s Open Air weekends are officially underway. Friday night the downtown area, centering around the clock tower was closed off beginning at 3 p.m. to allow visitors the opportunity to dine, shop, play some games, and as always listen to some great music. “This is a free event for the whole family. It prom

Fred Groves
Jun 92 min read


Artist wraps up local exhibit - continues in global competition
Amherstburg artist Dennis White wrapped up an exhibit at The O last Sunday with another artist with The Local Collective Art Project now taking the space. White is still part of Art Comp, a global art competition based out of London, Ontario. An Amherstburg artist has concluded an exhibit in town, but a global competition he is a part of is ongoing. Dennis White, a member of the Local Collective Art Project, concluded his exhibit at The O restaurant in Amherstburg. The 12 ar

Ron Giofu
Jun 92 min read


Family displaced after McBride Ave. fire, damage estimated at $600k
A McBride Ave. fire June 4 caused about $600,000 damage and displaced a local family, says Amherstburg fire chief Michael Mio. A family of four has been displaced after a fire at their McBride Ave. home. The Amherstburg Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 100 block of McBride Ave. June 4 at approximately 2:30 p.m. The damage estimated is $600,000, the fire department states. According to Amherstburg fire chief Michael Mio, firefighters were met upon

Ron Giofu
Jun 91 min read
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