The 59th annual Art by the River returns to the grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada Aug. 29-30. Art by the River is an end of summer tradition in its 59th year. Held at Fort Malden National Historic Site since 1967, it started as a centennial project with a few artists showcasing their paintings of local scenery with approximately 1,500 people viewing their work in one day. Art by the River has grown through the years to a two-day event featuring over 175

The Purple Theatre Company presented its “Wicked Wednesday Haunted Heritage Tour” July 29 at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village. The next tour is Aug. 19. The “Wicked Wednesdays” Summer Haunted Heritage Tours have returned to the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV). Monthly tours of the village have occurred since May with weekly tours returning in September. Two tours occurred in July, including last Wednesday (July 29), with a specia

Essex MPP Anthony Leardi, CTMHV education co-ordinator Courtney Gregorian, OTF volunteer David Campbell and CTMHV curator Robyn Corbett view operation of an old printing press. The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) celebrated the completion of an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) funded project last week. Dignitaries included Essex MPP Anthony Leardi, OTF volunteer David Campbell along with staff, board members and volunteers from the CTMHV in marking