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Policing options dwindling as joining with LaSalle not likely
After meetings with LaSalle officials, including the LaSalle Chief of Police, Amherstburg will have to consider another option instead of joining with LaSalle. More information is anticipated to come before the public in the new year on the future of policing in Amherstburg, but options appear to be getting fewer. The latest option that looks to be going by the boards is a partnership with the Town of LaSalle. Amherstburg Mayor Michael Prue told the public, as part of the rep

Ron Giofu
1 day ago3 min read


Protest at new fire hall site held by local ironworkers
Workers with the Ironworkers Local 700 protest at the site of the new Amherstburg fire station Nov. 4. A protest at the new Amherstburg fire station now under construction near the intersection of Simcoe St. and Meloche Road revolves around workers used on the site and where local ironworkers say those workers are from. Ironworkers who work under Ironworkers Local 700 say they are looking for work but many don’t have it, alleging that out-of-town, non-unionized workers are

Ron Giofu
Nov 72 min read


Diageo to close Amherstburg plant, union 'not going down without a fight'
Plant closure planned to take place by February 2026

Ron Giofu
Aug 286 min read
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