Following a remarkably successful debut that raised $14,000 for the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation, the Amherstburg Fights Cancer community fundraiser is back and aiming even higher. The second annual event will take place Nov. 28 from 4-9 p.m. at the AMA Sportsmen Association, located at 468 Lowes Side Road. Organized by local cancer survivor Norm Mickle of Buckingham Realty, Amherstburg, the evening is designed to offer hope, celebrate survivors and generate vital funds to help local...

The ship Chi-Cheemaun, passenger and vehicle ferry that traverses Lake Huron between Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula and South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island headed to Hamilton for maintenance recently and sailed past Amherstburg. While it went on the west side of Boblo Island, photos were able to be taken from King’s Navy Yard Park just before it went on the other side of the island. Chi-cheemaun passes by

The Art of Flight all-bird exhibit at the O will raise finds for the Holday Beach Migration Observatory (HBMO). The Missing O Restaurant in Amherstburg will host “The Art of Flight” Oct. 24, an art exhibit and fundraiser. Members of the Local Art Collective, based in Amherstburg, will showcase all new original art inspired by local birds. A portion of proceeds from art sales will benefit the Holiday Beach Migration Observatory (HBMO). The event begins at 3 p.m. Opening remarks will be...