Natural gas concern prompts fire call An issue with a natural gas regulator prompted a call to the Amherstburg Fire Department March 19 and a temporary closure of Sandwich St. S. from Murray St. to Gore St. The gas company Lakeside Gas was called in to make repairs. After a short time, fire crews were able to pack up and leave the scene. Natural gas concern prompts fire call

Amherstburg fire contained to rear bedroom of home. The Amherstburg Fire Department battled a fire in a home in Amherst Pointe Feb. 23. Fire chief Michael Mio said at approximately 6 p.m. Monday, the Amherstburg Fire Department responded to the 100 block of McDonald Avenue for a reported residential structure fire. Upon arrival, Mio said crews made entry into the residence and located a fire in a rear bedroom of the residential structure. Firefighters were able to quickly ex

An individual from the United States has been fined $1,700 after an October court hearing. A man from Belleville, Michigan pleaded guilty to fishing without a licence and fishing with extra lines. In addition to the fine, he is prohibited from possessing an Ontario fishing licence and engaging in any fishing activities in the province for one year. The Ministry of Natural Resources added in a press release that 12 walleye and the man’s fishing gear were seized and forfeited t