As an Italian immigrant of the 1950s I have had the privilege of watching Amherstburg transform. Early 50s were post-war years. Immigrants with unheard of slaving work ethics filled Amherstburg and surrounding areas. They took on any job to feed and house their family.Allied Chemical, SKD, Marra’s Bread, Alymer Canning, were all immigrant heavy industry. Immigrant work ethnics assured these industries to thrive. Malden Township and vicinity became a major source of tomato pro

As a delegate denied speaking to the January meeting, I’m concerned about the application of the procedural bylaw. Kurt Reffle’s November delegation was deemed appropriate, while January delegates’ requests were in order but for a future date.  The committee was informed both must be true: there would have to be a report or bylaw before the body and there would have to be an action or recommendation. Yet administration approved Reffle’s delegation. Administration confirmed th

Amherstburg is not the best small town in Ontario, but it has come so far; and it’s pretty darn good!    Sure there are the small group of people who complain about its weaknesses and think it was far better years past; but how about we ignore them?  Instead let’s celebrate what we have - a great location by a world heritage river, over 160  heritage buildings, many new unique shops, award winning events and a growing arts scene.  Like I said, “pretty darn good.”  I spend a l