POLL – #Amherstburg town council has opted for a simple "no cost" ribbon cutting for the new waterfront festival plaza, instead of $30,000 weekend festivities.
Do you agree?
Our "Explore Amherstburg" tourist guide is being circulated around town and in surrounding communities!
Pick one up today to find out about the spring, summer, fall and winter events in 2026!
It's also posted on https://t.co/C5MVrLZMC4.
DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE — North Star High School staged the opening night of "Down the Rabbit Hole" May 28, a 90-minute show featuring stories from Lewis Carroll and music from The Beatles. It will be held again May 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10.
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NEW CONSERVATION AREA — The Collavino Family and the @essexregionca celebrated the opening of the Collavino Conservation Area May 21. The Collavino family donated the land and $150,000 in total for the project.
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INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet:
Luncheon with the Mayors highlights @CLEssexCounty's programs and supports
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LUNCHEON WITH THE MAYORS —
@CLEssexCounty presented Luncheon with the Mayors May 8. The program included talks on self-advocacy, support for families, a spotlight on respite supports, employment services, what comes next a talk on alternate dwelling units (ADUs).
KIDS CURING CANCER'S LAST DONATION — Kids Curing Cancer finished its final year April 17 and announced a 2026 total of $48,452.30. Donations went to the @ESH_Foundation and the @WindsorCCF. KCC's 13-year fundraising total is $252,430.60. The presentation was at @SprucewoodWine.
The House of Sophrosyne is hosting a Pajama Party fundraiser May 1 at the LaSalle Event Centre. Tickets are $125, for information call 519-252-2711 ext. 107 or visit https://t.co/BDSh1j68GH.
POLL - #Amherstburg town council voted 4-3 in favor of issuing a notice of intent to designate the former General Amherst High School building. Do you agree?