Essex MPP Anthony Leardi presented an Age-Friendly Award to Amherstburg town council. Leardi made the presentation on behalf of Minister of Seniors and Accessibility Raymond Cho. Leardi said fewer than 15% of Ontario municipalities receive the designation. Front (from left): Councillor Linden Crain, Mayor Michael Prue, Leardi, Councillor Peter Courtney and Councillor Diane Pouget. Back: Councillor Don McArthur and Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb. Councillor Molly Allaire is on the sc

Getting more medical services and doctors in Amherstburg remains a priority for town council and many of its residents. Town council is pledging to work with health professionals in the area, residents and the province so that more doctors and nurses come to town. Representatives of the Windsor-Essex Ontario Health Team (WEOHT), which includes local health organizations like the Amherstburg Family Health Team (AFHT) among a large roster of health care partners, attended town

A proposal for 48 new residential lots was the subject of a planning meeting Monday night. Residents of the Fraserville area voiced concerns with the proposal. Proposed Official Plan and zoning bylaw amendments for a possible development in the Fraserville section of Amherstburg are the source of strong opposition for residents who live in that area. Piroli Developments are proposing a third phase to their developments in that area, this one being 48 new residential units on