Town council did not approve any additional traffic calming measures for areas within the Kingsbridge subdivision, but residents may soon see additional enforcement by police. The issue dates back to April 19, 2025, when a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Welsh Ave. and Lavers Cr. A report to town council states several e-mails were sent to staff asking for a “complete review” of the town’s traffic calming policy involving the main roads in the Kingsbridge su

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 157. The Legion Week parade has been approved not only for this year, but in the years to come as well. Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 president Shawn Wilkie appeared before town council asking for the event permit be approved in perpetuity, something elected officials agreed to. Fees will also be waived in perpetuity. “National Legion Week is designed to educate the public on the good work that the Legions do for our communities,” said

Teajai Travis concluded his practice walk for the “750 For Peace” walk May 17 in Amherstburg. He is preparing to walk from Ottawa to Windsor starting July 1 in the main “750 For Peace” event. Teajai Travis is on a mission to unite people, promote peace and help others. He is walking long distances to prove that point. Travis will be one of the walkers that will be participating in the “750 For Peace” walk, one that starts July 1 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa and ends 32 days l

Sri and Vedha Etikala have opened SV Care Pharmacy at 38 Victoria St. S. with plans to bring in doctors as well. A new pharmacy has opened in Amherstburg with the eventual plan to have doctors and a walk-in clinic on site. The SV Care Pharmacy has opened at 38 Victoria St. S. and is owned and operated by Sri Etikala and his wife and business partner Vedha. They have a goal of addressing health care needs in Amherstburg, but in Leamington as well where they are working on a si

Amherstburg schools were well represented at the recent “Day of Champions” event at Sandwich Secondary School in LaSalle. North Star High School entered a team of student athletes and leaders. The Anderdon Public School band performed both days. A track and field event in the style of Special Olympics returned last week. The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) presented its annual “Day of Champions” track and field days recently at Sandwich Secondary School in

Members of the Windsor Police Service Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) stated May 15 it had issued a total of 234 enforcement actions over the last four days, including three stunt driving stops Thursday, May 14. One of those three stunt driving charges was laid in Amherstburg. An 18-year-old female was allegedly driving 130 km/hr in an 80 km/hr zone in the area of County Road 9 (Howard Ave.) and South Side Road. The other two stops were in Windsor, including a 24-old-male all

A photo posted on WEBC’s social media accounts shows someone painted their name on a tree in Windsor. This is just one act of vandalism that is being investigated. The Windsor-Essex Bike Community (WEBC) has been enduring vandalism and theft at some of its trails and is now speaking out. WEBC president James Braakman said things are actually working out in a positive way and the group is getting more support as a result of its social media post last week. “It’s a story that r

Fire on Eagle Cr. ruled accidental

Windsor Police says its traffic enforcement unit stopped three motorists for allegedly stunt driving in separate incidents in Amherstburg last Sunday. At approximately 12:40 a.m., officers stopped an 18-year-old male for allegedly travelling 142 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone in the 7000 block of County Road 9 (Howard Ave). Later that day, at around 9 p.m., officers stopped a 22-year-old motorcyclist for allegedly travelling 104 km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone in the 100 block

Stacie Wark and son Weston check out some of the goodies. “All About Mom” Mother’s Day Market returns, new charity supported By Ron Giofu An annual tradition returned to the AMA Sportsmen’s Association May 9, thanks to the Sweet Moments Cookie Co. Sweet Moments presented its annual “All About Mom” Mother’s Day Market and the Saturday market featured approximately 25 vendors. Mary Lippert, owner of Sweet Moments Cookie Co., said vendors come in from not just Amherstburg, but

The Windsor Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with a series of distraction thefts. Between March and May 2026, officers responded to multiple reports involving suspects targeting people in parking lots across Windsor. In each incident, the suspects allegedly approached victims, engaged them in conversation, and used distraction and physical contact, such as hugging, to steal their jewelry. Shortly before 10 a.m. May 6, police say the suspects approac

Community Living Essex County held its 21st annual Luncheon with the Mayors May 8 at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone. Front row (from left): Essex Councillor Katie McGuire-Blais, Essex Councillor Kim Verbeek, Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy, Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey, Amherstburg Councillor Molly Allaire, Tecumseh Councillor Tania Jobin and LaSalle Councillor Terry Burns. Back row (from left): CLEC executive director Corey Dalgleish, Essex Deputy Mayor Rob Shepley, Lakeshore Deputy

Three companies took part in a mine rescue exercise May 7 at the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing. They each had to deal with a scenario on how to rescue an injured person and put out a fire below ground. The Mine Rescue Office was in Windsor-Essex County last week testing mines from around the area on their rescue techniques. “It’s a mine rescue competition we run,” said April Belecque, who is from the Mine Rescue Office’s (MRO) Kirkland Lake district. “We host this annually.

June Buchanan receives a special certificate from Mayor Michael Prue last Friday for her 100th birthday. An Amherstburg resident met a long line of friends, family and well-wishers last week as she hit a milestone birthday. June Buchanan, a resident of Seasons Amherstburg, had a party thrown in her honour last Friday afternoon in recognition of her 100th birthday. Her actual birthday was this past Monday (May 4). “I haven’t got used to it yet,” said Buchanan, “but I’m enjoyin

BMO staff members from around WIndsor-Essex County and Chatham-Kent gather at Toddy Jones Park for the local “Walk So The Kids Can Talk” walkathon last Sunday morning. A local financial institution brought an annual walkathon to Amherstburg on the weekend in an effort to aid children and youth.The “Walk So Kids Can Talk,” with BMO as the driving force behind it, saw the regional version being held locally. Proceeds from the walk benefit the Kids Help Phone. Jim Inglis, regio