Dhaval Prajapati Dhaval Prajapati believes Amherstburg is at a crucial point and he wants to be part of the decision-making process. Prajapati is seeking a seat as a councillor in the Oct. 26 municipal election and while he didn’t move to Amherstburg with plans on entering local politics, he now feels the need to. “This is my home,” he said. “Everyone I’m hearing from is so welcoming and has great things to say about the town.” Prajapati sees growth as inevitable and how that

Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (centre) toured the Canadian Coast Guard base in Amherstburg during a stop in the region June 29. McGuinty first met with members of the tool and die industry in Windsor about possible work in the defence sector before coming to Amherstburg later on Monday afternoon. As part of a visit where he tried to introduce job opportunities in the defence sectors to local industry, the Minister of National Defence made a stop in Amherstburg.

Don McArthur has announced he is not seeking re-election as a town councillor. After eight years, Don McArthur is moving on to other aspects of his life. The two-term councillor has confirmed he is not seeking a third term and will focus on other aspects of his life. “Serving on Amherstburg council has been the honour and privilege of my life,” he said. “I’ll be forever grateful to the Town of Amherstburg. Outside of being a father, it’s been the most rewarding and fulfilli