The intersection of Howard Ave. (County Road 9) and Middle Side Road (County Road 10). Photo by Windsor Aerial Drone Photography. There is an update on when a pair of intersections along County Road 9 (Howard Ave.) could be receiving signalization. Councillor Molly Allaire shared an update on her social media platforms, stating “I want to share an update regarding the long-awaited traffic lights at Howard Avenue and Middle Side Road. According to the County of Essex, construc

Amherstburg Town Hall Town council hosted another public meeting in relation to the proposed new Official Plan, with more comments provided. In addition to the town’s planning staff, representatives from the firm of Dillon Consulting were before Amherstburg council Dec. 15 to go over where things stand in this stage of the process. Amy Farkas from Dillon Consulting explained the Dec. 15 meeting was the second statutory meeting with the next one being the final one where the c

A listing on www.realtor.ca shows an aerial view of the Diageo site, which has been listed for sale. Could the property currently occupied by Diageo soon have new owners? According to a post on www.realtor.ca , the property at 110 St. Arnaud St. is now on the market. The online listing says the land is 70.41 acres with a secured yard. The property is described as a “prime Amherstburg site available for sale” with it totalling 446,970 square feet across eight buildings. The l

The cost of waste disposal is going up. Michelle Bishop, general manager of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) presented the annual financial forecast during the Dec. 17 meeting of Essex County council. In 2025, Amherstburg paid $600,780, that will jump by $18,160 to a total of $618,940 in the upcoming year. The biggest concern amongst county councillors is how much of the waste being collected within the several municipalities will be diverted from the regional

Members of the committee made a presentation to county council Dec. 17 which included a video highlighting several ways to assist with accessibility

After meetings with LaSalle officials, including the LaSalle Chief of Police, Amherstburg will have to consider another option instead of joining with LaSalle. More information is anticipated to come before the public in the new year on the future of policing in Amherstburg, but options appear to be getting fewer. The latest option that looks to be going by the boards is a partnership with the Town of LaSalle. Amherstburg Mayor Michael Prue told the public, as part of the rep

Essex MPP Anthony Leardi (centre) announces a Fire Protection Grant for Amherstburg Monday night. At left is fire chief Michael Mio and Mayor Michael Prue is at right. Amherstburg has received over $52,000 in a provincial Fire Prevention Grant with a formal announcement coming Monday night. Essex MPP Anthony Leardi announced the grant in the council chambers, just prior to Monday night’s town council meeting. Flanked by Amherstburg fire chief Michael Mio, Leardi said the gran

Amherstburg Town Hall. A motion to get a report on the possible phasing out of community grants in Amherstburg will not go forward. Town council rejected a motion from Councillor Molly Allaire that would have seen administration be directed to prepare a report outlining options for phasing community grants out of the municipal operational budget over a five-year period, including proposed timelines, financial impacts, and a communications plan for informing previous and curre

Amherstburg town hall. Town council put $200,000 into the capital budget prior to budget deliberations concluding to look at a local intersection. Budget deliberations wrapped up Dec. 9 with council landing on a 2.86 per cent tax rate increase. The intersection at Lowes Side Road and Sandwich St. S. will see the work have the funds drawn from the reserve. Councillor Diane Pouget said she still gets complaints on a regular basis of people trying to cross the street in that are