It was wonderful to see all the donations coming in to places like the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, Amherstburg Community Services (ACS), the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and other groups within Amherstburg and Windsor-Essex County during the Christmas season. I saw and photographed many of the donations, but I’m sure there are many others that were made quietly without my presence.  People need help around the holidays and most people want others to have a grea

We have an out of control habit in Amherstburg of making rash decisions without thinking about the future consequences.  Policing was one between 2016 to 2018. Relocating just the fire hall instead of the town hall complex, selling parkland for a school and building a recreational centre that will need to be replaced, before the town grows to meet the capacity of the design. We had a swimming pool, once upon a time.  For policing, the only saving grace is we still own the pol

It has come to my attention that there are a few business owners interested in closing Murray St. from Ramsay St. to Dalhousie St. Shutting it completely down to vehicles and with limited access. It is my understanding at the Amherstburg Economic Development Committee (EDC) meeting on January 15 at 5 p.m., could see this closure could be an agenda item or be brought up under new business. The EDC makes recommendations to council, just as it did regarding a two year extension

As another year comes to a close, we want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the people of Amherstburg for the incredible support shown to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission throughout the year. Your generosity, compassion, and willingness to help do not go unnoticed and are never taken for granted. We are deeply grateful for the many volunteers who continue to step forward to support the Mission. It truly takes many hands to do this work, and with some of o

We're taking a break with the Dec. 24 issue being our last of 2025.

I want to address only two items from the Dec. 9 budget meeting, which clearly shows the state town administration is in. There was a discussion about a new drive-thru for a business. By now, the administration would have sufficient experience with what a drive-thru should look like and the relevant bylaws. We certainly have enough of them in town. But no, they want to spend $44,000 for a consultant for an assessment. Both Councillors Pouget and Courtney raised questions on w

I am writing to follow up on my letter dated Sept. 17, regarding the Town’s decision-making process in selecting a policing service provider for Amherstburg. My original correspondence expressed concerns about the transparency of the process and the need for meaningful public consultation to ensure that all options, including the potential re-establishment of the Amherstburg Police Service, are evaluated with the community’s best interests in mind. I had anticipated that, as

Thank you to the two ladies and the gentleman who helped me at the gas station on Saturday, November 22.  You called my wife and an ambulance, as well as giving immediate first aid after I tripped and fell.  Your kindness was so appreciated and displayed the care of our townsfolk.  You should be highly commended.  Thank you. I will always remember your help.  —Dave Swan Amherstburg Act of kindness at gas station to be forever remembered by local resident