Students from North Star High School in Amherstburg went to the prom last Friday (June 5). As is tradition, they gathered for photos in King’s Navy Yard Park before heading for dinner at the Ciociaro Club in Oldcastle. More photos are on the RTT’s social media sites. Brody Halliday and Hailey Liebrock were ready for the North Star High School prom last Friday evening. They joined many of their classmates for photos in King’s Navy Yard Park before heading for dinner at the Cio

The Legion Br. 157 colour guard parades into Rose Hill Cemetery. A pair of ceremonies were held by Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 to pay tribute to veterans who passed away outside of wartime and Legion members who died within the past year. The first ceremony was conducted in Rose Hill Cemetery in Amherstburg with the Legion and dignitaries that attended shifting to the St. John the Baptist Cemetery side for the second ceremony. The ceremonies were held last Sunda

The first bagpipe parade, led by the Scottish Society of Windsor pipe band, was held last Friday night with students from local elementary schools following along. Amherstburg’s Open Air weekends are officially underway. Friday night the downtown area, centering around the clock tower was closed off beginning at 3 p.m. to allow visitors the opportunity to dine, shop, play some games, and as always listen to some great music. “This is a free event for the whole family. It prom

Amherstburg artist Dennis White wrapped up an exhibit at The O last Sunday with another artist with The Local Collective Art Project now taking the space. White is still part of Art Comp, a global art competition based out of London, Ontario. An Amherstburg artist has concluded an exhibit in town, but a global competition he is a part of is ongoing. Dennis White, a member of the Local Collective Art Project, concluded his exhibit at The O restaurant in Amherstburg. The 12 ar

A McBride Ave. fire June 4 caused about $600,000 damage and displaced a local family, says Amherstburg fire chief Michael Mio. A family of four has been displaced after a fire at their McBride Ave. home. The Amherstburg Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 100 block of McBride Ave. June 4 at approximately 2:30 p.m. The damage estimated is $600,000, the fire department states. According to Amherstburg fire chief Michael Mio, firefighters were met upon

As a wheelchair user who relies on an accessible ramp van, I am deeply discouraged that, after four years under the current council, it remains impossible to park in any of Amherstburg’s downtown public lots. Ontario’s AODA standards require at least one 3.4metre accessible space in every public parking area. Despite this clear obligation, our town continues to fall short. During the early years of Open Air Weekends, parking beside Caffeine’s was fully reserved for people

As National Indigenous History Month is observed across Canada, communities are encouraged to reflect on the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. It is also an opportunity to consider how heritage, recognition, and inclusion are approached in local decision-making. Given that council was discussing a proposed Indigenous sculpture during National Indigenous History Month, it would have been an appropriate opportunity to formally proclaim June as Nation

Author Nikki Clarke was at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum for a book signing May 30. An author with a pair of children’s books stopped by the Amherstburg Freedom Museum recently. Dr. Nikki Clarke, who resides in Belleville, came to Windsor-Essex County May 31. After a stop at an Indigo location in Windsor, she made her way to Amherstburg with her children’s books “The Black Canadian History Colouring Book” and “The Paper Clip Princess” for a signing at the museum. “I’m very

Despite council’s previous decisions, an interest is being circulated by members of council to possibly reconsider the Windsor Police Service as an option for Amherstburg going forward. The town’s contract with Windsor expires at the end of 2028 and council’s options have whittled down to re-establishing the Amherstburg Police Service or going with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Councillor Linden Crain has floated the idea of circling back to Windsor and took to social

Operational pressures continue for Essex-Windsor EMS. Essex-Windsor EMS Chief Justin Lammers presented a report during last Wednesday’s meeting of Essex County council that summarized 2025 operations. “The report reflects a system operating under sustained pressure with demand workforce capacity and infrastructure,” said Lammers. A couple of the biggest concerns are the increase in calls and the number of Code Blacks which is the situation when no ambulances in the region are