Amherstburg’s major local car show featured an overall winner from Amherstburg.
The Amherstburg’s Gone Car Crazy show returned to the town’s downtown streets and Toddy Jones Park with Bud Bondy of Amherstburg and his 1937 Pontiac convertible being the overall winner. Bondy and his car captured the Paulie Award for best in show, named for car show founder and former town councillor Paul Renaud. Renaud’s wife Eleanor and car show committee chair Scott Elliott presented Bondy with the trophy.
Bondy said he was surprised to win the award.
“It’s a nice car and everything,” he said, adding “it’s quite a show.”
Bondy said he acquired the car approximately 15 years ago from an estate sale and spent the last three years working on it. He said the people who helped him restore it were the right ones to go with.
“I had the right guys do it,” he said.
The 1937 Pontiac is not his first classic car, noting he had a 1971 Chevelle and his wife had a Chevy SSR.
Bondy said he has won at car shows before.
“I do a lot of car shows and I do win,” said Bondy.
The Amherstburg’s Gone Car Crazy show is at the top
of the list of car shows Bondy does.
“It’s the best show,” said Bondy. “Cars come from all over.”
The social aspect of the show and talking to people about his car and other cars was a highlight. He sees a lot of local people and gets to talk to others about their vehicles.
Elliott said there was at least 650 cars there, and he said they had to turn cars away due to a lack of place to park them.
“This show was the biggest we’ve ever had,” said Elliott.
Some vehicles came in from east of London while others came in from as far as an hour outside Detroit.
“We had a lot of Americans which is good,” said Elliott.
Many car owners were in Amherstburg for the first time, he added, and he said the show is designed to help local businesses and draw people to town.
“It’s well run by the committee,” said Elliott. “Downtown Amherstburg is just picturesque.”
Aside from a brief bout of mid-day rain, the weather co-operated and Elliott added that British Beat 66 did a good job at entertaining the crowd. He said they have a winning formula and he doesn’t anticipate many changes for next year’s show, which will be July 25, 2027.
Mike Keane from Windsor brought his 1993 Ford Mustang to the show. He said he hadn’t come to the show in about ten years but decided to come out this year.
“It’s pretty good,” he said. “I was in Belle River a couple of weeks ago. This is my second one this year.” Keane said he will be heading to Detroit in August for another show. He said he has owned the car for 31 years.
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The Amherstburg’s Gone Car Crazy show returned to downtown streets and Toddy Jones Park last Sunday. Bud Bondy of Amherstburg and his 1937 Pontiac convertible won the Paulie Award as best in show and he accepts the trophy from Eleanor Renaud and organizing committee chair Scott Elliott (left). Crowds and cars pack Dalhousie St. Sunday afternoon (right)
The southern view of the car show, as seen from the steps of the Gordon House in Amherstburg.
McGregor Music Festival raises $85,000 at this year's event
Proceeds turned over to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation
By RTT Staff
For the second straight year, the McGregor Music Festival has raised $85,000 for the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation.
This year’s total came despite the fact there were fewer people through the gates at Co-An Park than last year, with storms for a portion of the day June 14 keeping people away.
The attendance for the June 14 festival was 419. Corporate sponsorships, donations of money, door prizes, car show and raffle items, the popular pig auction and simply the overall generosity of the community got the total to match what was raised in 2025.
The total was announced July 21 at a wrap-up party for the committee at LeClair’s home.
The Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation will use the donation for the patient assistance fund, which helps qualifying cancer patients pay bills, cover travel costs and offset other expenses impacted by their cancer treatments.
Sue LeClair, chair of the McGregor Music Festival committee, said “people brought their hearts” the day of the festival.
“I was ecstatic,” LeClair said, when she learned of the total. “I was excited we were able to match last year’s total.”
Houida Kassem, executive director of the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation, said those who came gave back and the community rallied behind the festival
despite storms that rolled through Essex County that day.
Kassem said it was fitting in a way, noting cancer patients have to weather the storm of going through cancer treatments so those who went to the McGregor Music Festival literally had to put up with a storm as well.
“They still came out,” said Kassem.
There are roughly 100,000-115,000 visits per year to the Windsor Cancer Centre, she added. Events like the McGregor Music Festival help the centre with it program, with LeClair adding it is the largest fundraiser for the cancer centre in Essex County.
This year’s festival was the 35th annual, with it being the 20th with LeClair chairing the committee. LeClair
expressed her gratitude for the community’s support and the work of the committee.
“We’re a committee of 14 people who step up and get it done,” she said.
The festival committee and the foundation have developed a strong working relationship, with Kassem adding “we’re doing it for our cancer community.”
There were seven bands at this year’s festival –C2C with Charlene, Crowbar Hotel, the All Nighters, Lookin’ Back, Bad Moustache, Border City Brass and The Wellness Band – and they were thanked as well.
“Without the bands and everyone showing up, we wouldn’t have anything,” said LeClair.
The 36th annual McGregor Music Festival will be Sunday, June 13, 2027.
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The McGregor Music Festival committee announced July 21 that this year's McGregor Music Festival raised $85,000 for the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. The festival was held June 14. The 36th annual McGregor Music Festival will return to Co-An Park Sunday, June 13, 2027.
Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation executive director Houida Kassem (left) and McGregor Music Festival committee chair Sue LeClair (right) were pleased with the $85,000 total from this year's festival. The total was announced at a party at LeClair's home last Tuesday evening.
Gordie Howe International Bridge officially open
By RTT Staff
The long-awaited new border crossing from Canada to the United States is officially open.
An opening ceremony was held last Friday on the Canadian side of the Gordie Howe International Bridge where federal, provincial and local dignitaries joined members of the Howe family in marking the occasion.
Gregor Robertson, federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, said it is “more than a bridge” and is a major opportunity for workers, businesses and communities on both sides of the border.
“We are here to celebrate the Gordie Howe International Bridge, one of the most significant projects in North
America,” said Robertson.
Robertson added $300 billion in trade goes through Windsor and Detroit annually. He said workers from both sides of the border helped get the 2.5-kilometre bridge completed.
“This bridge is a testament of what we can do when we work together,” said Robertson.
Robertson was the first of many to pay tribute to Gordie Howe, the legendary hockey player for whom the bridge is named. Premier Doug Ford also paid tribute to Howe as part of his remarks.
“His legacy will be here for well over 100 years,” Ford predicted.
Ford added the Gordie Howe International Bridge “will support millions of jobs on both sides of the
border” and while the Canada-U.S. relations has had its challenges in recent years, Canadians and Americans are still friends overall.
“I believe Canadians and Americans are better when they work together,” he said.
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Dignitaries from Caldwell First Nations, Essex County council and Windsor city council were on hand for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge July 24. From left: Caldwell First Nations chief Nikki Van Oirschot, Tecumseh Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti, Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy, Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey, Essex County Warden and Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, LaSalle Deputy Mayor Mike Akpata, Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara and Windsor city councillor Jim Morrison.
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Flags on the Gordie Howe International Bridge show where the the border is between Canada and the United States. A Canada-only opening ceremony was held July 24 to officially open the $6.4 billion international crossing with Premier Doug Ford, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens and federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson joining the Howe family among the speakers.
Amherstburg Freedom Museum putting twist on Emancipation Gala
By Ron Giofu
The Amherstburg Freedom Museum is putting a new twist on its annual Emancipation Gala.
The museum has dubbed this year’s version a “No-Show Emancipation Gala” and will be presenting a virtual program. There will be in-person events in Windsor that the museum will be involved in, though.
“We decided to pivot to a different kind of fundraising event this year in order to give our supporters some relief from the usual fancy galas we often ask them to attend, especially after last year’s spectacular 50th anniversary gala,” said assistant curator
Irene Moore Davis. “Whereas normally over the Emancipation Weekend there is a face-to-face Emancipation Gala (banquet, red carpet, speeches by dignitaries, awards, etc.) hosted by the Amherstburg Freedom Museum and there’s also the multi-day Emancipation Jubilee hosted by the Black Moore Davis said this year, there is something extra taking place.
“Many of us are also attending or involved in the City of Windsor’s special Emancipation commemoration which will be held Aug. 1 in Jackson Park, featuring the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Emancipation Plaza at 10:15 a.m.,” she said.
“There’s a lot happening locally this
coming weekend!”
The “No-Show Emancipation Gala” will be for this year only, Moore Davis stated. She said supporters can avoid having to get dressed up, look for a parking spot and attend a dinner.
“This year we’re encouraging supporters to donate online and relax, knowing they’ve made a difference. After donating, they can wear what they want, eat what they want, put their feet up, and be comfy,” she said. “Each donor will receive an exclusive link that allows them to watch the virtual gala program at their convenience between Aug. 1-3. There’s no difference in the virtual programming that a donor will see based on their donation level.”
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Supporters can make donations ranging from $50 to $250. The No-Show Emancipation Gala donation link can be found at www.amherstburgfreedom. org.
“We’ve been posting whimsical social media content about the No-Show Emancipation Gala that emphasizes ‘All of the impact. None of the hassle!’ Yet while the promotions are whimsical and this year’s event informal, the need to preserve our history has never been more urgent,” said Moore Davis. “Every dollar raised through this initiative directly funds the Amherstburg Freedom Museum’s ongoing operations and our mission of sharing Black history for universal inspiration.”
Resident upset with possibility of hotel development going near her home
I am writing to express my serious concerns regarding the proposed hotel development in Amherstburg.
It was recently featured on the television news and everyone seems excited about the project. However, I question whether anyone would truly want this type of development in their own backyard. The residents who will be directly affected did not even receive notice until the day the story appeared on the news. In fact, the public had
not even been informed of the public meeting; we only learned about it through the notice published in the River Town Times July 17.
From our perspective, it appears this project is already a done deal. Even the site plan does not appear to have been designed with the neighbouring residents in mind, as it fails to properly consider the homes that back on the proposed development.
Even the garbage containers are
planned to be located behind our fences.
When my husband and I purchased our home, we did so with the understanding that the property behind us was zoned residential.
Our privacy and quiet enjoyment of our home will be significantly impacted.
As usual, it seems that influential interests will profit while ordinary homeowners bear the consequences.
Our property’s value will almost certainly decrease, and we will be left to suffer the effects.
I hope those making this decision will remember that while developers and investors may benefit financially, it is the residents who ultimately pay the price through the loss of privacy, peace and the value of our homes.
—Margaret Marks Amherstburg
Make it work with Windsor or re-establish Amherstburg police, says reader
As a lifelong resident of Amherstburg, my family living in this community for generations, I would like to say that we have been very fortunate to live in this great historic, beautiful and safe town, and I have always been proud to call it my home.
Amherstburg is widely recognized as one of the safest communities in Canada, boasting exceptionally low crime rates. While the town currently has Windsor Police Service, this contract will officially end in 2028, and this brings us to a question of safety vs. spending.
Eight years ago when the town made the decision to switch from our local police to Windsor police, we were promised that it would save taxpayers money and keep the same level of service. There was a lot of resistance to the change at first, but the Windsor Police have kept crime rates low, their officers have
maintained a respectable presence and kept that hometown feel in Amherstburg, and the residents feel safe. Now, here we are, just over two years away from moving to something different.
Switching to the OPP in a small town often results in a perceived reduction in visible police presence and community connection because the OPP typically operates under a broader regional model, meaning fewer officers are dedicated solely to routine neighborhood patrols and local civic events. This is not intended as criticism of the OPP. They are doing their job, but their geographical scope is broad and this carries consequences.
The numbers that have been suggested for the cost of the OPP service being implemented seem to be arguably low, and of course the cost to us, the taxpayer, for a newly created Amherstburg service are very high. In my view, the situation
is this: OPP would come at a low cost (at first, anyway) and at a low service level and we will not see the presence and availability of that police service as we are accustomed to, and this is very troubling.
This is not to belittle the OPP but just acknowledging the obvious: the geographical reality means that availability will not be what we need it to be and not what we have become accustomed to, in order to keep the town a safe place for all residents. It seems the message being sent to our families is that money is most important.
All of this seems contradictory when we see the new fire hall being built and the large expense of that project; residents are in favor of having a solid fire service, and I am sure want the same in a police force for their own personal safety and low crime rates.
We should be assertively trying to negotiate a reasonable deal with Windsor Police Service. This is not to say that we should throw taxpayer money around
frivolously, as we are overspending in countless areas of service in this town. Most town spending needs to be seriously adjusted and scrutinized, however, policing is an area that should be at a cost that reflects what we need to sustain that hometown level of safety, coverage and confidence.
Making it work with Windsor police, or investing in a new Amherstburg service would be best for our community. The residents will not be happy to suffer the consequences of poor decision-making by the leadership.
Trust is paramount. We need insightful and smart leadership at the political and administrative levels to ensure that spending budgets are consistent with our principles. It is a high priority to ensure that residents are protected and taken care of correctly and fairly, with the safety we all deserve.
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Audit & finance committee debates its own membership
By Ron Giofu
The membership of the town’s audit and finance committee had considerable debate over its makeup and whether the two members of council that are on it should be there.
A motion to replace Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb and Councillor Linden Crain, the latter being the committee chair, didn’t go anywhere as it was found to be outside the scope of the committee.
The two council members were accused of not bringing the committee’s voice to council, but Crain and Gibb countered the motion that had been put forth was purely political.
Committee member Gordon Moore asked if motions and recommendations went to council, citing a motion regarding quarterly variance reports come back to council with revenues and expenses. He also asked about a motion regarding the budget and how it compares to other municipalities.
Clerk Kevin Fox told the committee he would review the record on whether the motions were dealt with and get back to them, noting some recommendations were made last December.
Fox said the recommendation would have come up at budget deliberations, with Moore adding there were nonbudget motions that came up as well. He questioned how minutes are distributed to the committee and how they are advised, with Fox stating minutes and the motions therein are considered at the next meeting, as directed by council.
Deputy CAO Melissa Osborne said during the Dec. 1 audit and finance committee meeting, motions that were made by the committee would be summarized by the clerk so they would be presented to town council at a Dec. 8 budget meeting.
aware of them, this committee was made aware this was happening and what decisions council made that evening, as our clerk has indicated, he can provide the minutes to this committee if they so choose. They are also online,” said Osborne.
Crain said council is provided with minutes and any member of council could bring an item forward.
“I don’t think it’s necessarily my responsibility, or Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb who is also on the committee, to say to council ‘hey, make sure you read through the committee meeting minutes’,” said Crain, who attended the meeting via Zoom. “That is the responsibility of every member of council to make sure they are reading the agenda in full. If they don’t, that’s on them. I can’t recall what happened six months ago. I also can’t recall what I ate for dinner last night. I have to trust what the clerk is mentioning, that he’s going to provide this information to the committee based on discussions that would have taken place earlier this year.”
Committee member John Purdie made a motion that town council appoint two alternate members of council to sit on the committee for the balance of the term.
Purdie said he has had concerns “we’ve had no voice at council” and questioned whether issues brought up by the committee were being brought to council.
supporting the rest of council instead of bringing the town into turmoil by working against them.”
Purdie objected to Crain’s comments about remembering what motions were made and what he ate for dinner “but apparently there seems to be a great memory about conversations with Mr. (Premier Doug) Ford and Mr. (Windsor Mayor Drew) Dilkens.”
Purdie claimed the committee “has faced roadblocks” due to the council members on the committee and asked for them to be replaced.
“I’ve lost confidence in this committee. I don’t feel my voice is being heard as a professional. I feel my participation in this committee in support of this town and this council is being undermined,” he stated.
Fox said “attacking the credibility of a member would not qualify as a point of privilege,” and that the proper use of a point of privilege is more to do with the ability to hear a member or not being comfortable in the room.
Policy and committee co-ordinator
Selena Scebba pointed out the July 22 audit and finance committee meeting that it was the last one of the term for the committee. Fox added the committee has no mandate to provide such a recommendation to council and it shouldn’t be something the committee considers.
is what causes council not to take it seriously. That’s my sense of it.”
The deputy mayor believed bringing this issue up at the last committee meeting was “distasteful at best” and said he wouldn’t support it at the last meeting.
“Maybe if this was the sense in the first year, it would have been taken seriously. It is what it is,” said Gibb. “I guess we’re at the end and everyone wants to get their political shots in.”
Vice chair Joey Corio, who led the meeting with Crain on Zoom, called for respectful conduct from everyone and wanted “to bring down the temperature” on the matter. Corio added the scope of the committee could get looked at during the next term of council and wondered what the benefit of the motion is other than having discussions.
“If I’m wrong on that, please tell me,” he said.
Fox reiterated the discussion is outside the mandate of the committee and it is up to the chair to determine if the motion is out of order. Corio believed the motion was outside the committee’s scope, with Purdie respecting that decision.
Crain was given a chance to respond to earlier comments, stating he could make “general comments” under the new business portion of the agenda.
Purdie accused Gibb and Crain of having a conflict of interest and they should not be able to debate whether they sit on the committee. Fox replied that the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act says it is the responsibility of each member to declare whether they have a conflict and other members and other members can’t say whether others have a conflict.
“They reviewed them, they were
“I think that is the expectation of the councillors to advocate for the committee they’re sitting on and bring that voice to council,” said Purdie. “It is apparent to me that isn’t happening at council and we’re not getting the representation we want. I have some concerns with recent happenings that we could be better represented by councillors who are advocating and
“With respect to the deputy mayor and myself, bringing up the committee’s concerns are done through the way of minutes. There is no proof comments were not made to council. The clerk did mention that he is going to be reviewing the meeting footage.”
Crain added any member of the committee could register as a delegate to town council to voice their concerns.
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“That is not within the bounds of the Act,” said Fox.
Gibb said he could see where members get the sense that council doesn’t value the information.
“It’s generally not brought up,” said Gibb. “This is just my opinion but there’s members of this committee who can’t stay on task, they can’t speak to what is in front of the committee. It’s obvious this is kind of a silly, political move when the member mentions Doug Ford or mentions Mayor Dilkens. I think the behaviour of the committee
“I take great offense the deputy mayor and myself are not following the advice of accountants,” Crain continued. “I understand there are accountants on this committee but you do not need to be an accountant to be an effective member of this committee. Having diverse backgrounds in the financial sector is a benefit to this committee regardless of having a CPA or letters next to your name.”
Crain stated he didn’t support what was brought up and it was made for “political points.”
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Katara brings business experience to table as a councillor candidate
By Ron Giofu
Saurabh Katara is bringing his business and leadership experience to the table as he makes a run at an Amherstburg town council seat.
Katara said he has leadership, business and planning experience including degrees in business and is currently working on his MBA from Ivey Business School. He has also founded a consulting company where he works with clients in Canada and abroad.
“We moved to Amherstburg a few years ago,” he said, with his wife and daughter. “This is the town we call home.”
Katara believes his leadership and business experience will assist him in making decisions effectively and in the right manner. He said he is already receiving questions and comments from residents although it is still early in the election campaign, something that he welcomes.
“It’s been very positive so far,” said Katara.
Economic development, transparency and fiscal responsibility have been key items he has been hearing thus far.
Katara believes decisions made today can have long-term impacts so that has to be taken into consideration.
“The taxes are growing every year,” he said.
The younger generation needs places to live and places to work, he added. Katara described himself as a millennial and that when he listens to others of that generation, he said housing affordability remains a big issue for them.
“Amherstburg really needs to strengthen its commercial and industrial tax bases,” he said. “I would like to attract more business and more investment.”
Residents should also have a better idea of what is being decided and why, especially when it comes to the expenditure of taxpayers’ dollars.
Policing and Belle Vue are two of the other issues he is studying, vowing he will be on top of both if elected.
Katara added he will ask questions that need to be asked and invites people to ask questions of him.
“I’m someone who doesn’t believe in big slogans,” he said. “I believe actions are more important than words. If
elected, I will come prepared, ask the right questions and be honest about what I stand for.”
Katara believes “Open Air is very positive for the community. It brings people together.” He said he wants to see it have value for both residents and businesses.
Accessibility is something he adds is also important to him.
“I want to make sure all residents are heard and listened to,” he said. “I want to make sure all residents are treated the same, no matter what.”
Katara added: “I’m someone who likes to analyze everything, plan everything and go in prepared.”
Voter turnout is another issue Katara highlighted, as he encouraged people to be engaged in the municipal election process and vote in the Oct. 26 election.
“Your voice matters a lot. Don’t hesitate to ask questions,” he said. “The more questions you ask, the better it will be for our community and we’ll build a better community for the future.”
Candidates for the 2026 municipal election in Amherstburg
The 2026 municipal election is Oct. 26 and candidates have until Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. to file their nomination papers. Here are the candidates who have filed, as of press time. They are listed in alphabetical order, based on their last name.
(* denotes an incumbent)
MAYOR
Frank Cerasa
Chris Gibb
Michael Prue*
(Frank DiPasquale has withdrawn from the mayor’s race.)
DEPUTY MAYOR
Linden Crain
Bill Petruniak
COUNCILLOR
Molly Allaire*
T.J. Botsford
Keith Boussey
Saurabh Katara
Lena Lazanja
Shawn LeBlanc
Tony Pietrangelo
Dhaval Prajapati
CONSEIL SCOLAIRE VIAMONDE
Emmanuelle Richez
CONSEIL SCOLAIRE
CATHOLIQUE PROVIDENCE
Didier Marotte
GREATER ESSEX COUNTY
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Jeremy Palko
WINDSOR-ESSEX CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Dana Tonus
Jesmond Tabone
Saurabh Katara
Binding of the wheat part of Steam & Gas Engine Show traditions
By Ron Giofu
The Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show is coming up Aug. 14-16 but another tradition
continued last week to prepare for it.
About 15 members of the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum gathered at an Amherstburg field owned by Tony and Yvonne Simon last Wednesday afternoon to remove wheat with an antique tractor and a 104-year-old binder. The binder was donated to the club a number of years ago by member Morris Kurzuk of Amherstburg.
The wheat harvested from the field at the corner of Middle Side Road and Concession 5 North will be used in the threshing machine when it is demonstrated at the show.
Museum president Gary Struhar said plans are still being finalized and the schedule is in the process of being of completed.
“Case Tractors are the show’s feature,” said Struhar.
The show used to be held on the second weekend in August but has been moved back as organizers are trying to avoid conflicts with other events in the region. Struhar said they were the same weekend as the Comber Fair in recent years but they are trying
not to compete with them this year.
Entertainment will be held at the park both Saturday and Sunday with Sarah Parks Horsemanship to be on site with pony rides on Saturday. The tractor parade is scheduled Aug. 15 at 9 a.m. and will head south down Walker Road from St. Clement Church to Concession 11 and then into the park.
There will also be a variety of children’s activities, a display from Military Muster, the Windsor RC Race Club and more, though Struhar pointed out the schedule hasn’t been finalized yet.
“We promote the kids. Kids are the future,” said Struhar.
The Carl Smith Sawmill is expected to be up and running so people can view demonstrations on it.
Students are welcome to come out and earn volunteer hours during the three-day show.
“Get your hours in and enjoy yourself too,” said Struhar.
For more information about the show or the museum, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/EssexCountySteamandGasMuseum.
Volunteers with the Essex County Steam & Gas Museum helped with the binding of the wheat July 22 using a 104-year-old binder. The group gathered for a photo after harvesting the wheat (left) while the wheat was removed with the antique binder (right). The club presents the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show Aug. 14-16 at Co-An Park in McGregor.
Possible Essex-Windsor EMS, county labour disruption moves closer
By RTT Staff
The County of Essex and the head of the union representing Essex-Windsor EMS staff have both issued statements regarding a No Board Report.
The two parties are negotiating a new collective agreement and the county issued a statement July 21, shortly after a news release was issued by CUPE 2974.
“The County acknowledges that a No Board Report has been issued as part of the collective bargaining process,” the county’s statement reads. “The issuance of a No Board Report is a procedural step established under Ontario’s labour legislation and marks another stage in the bargaining process, but with other steps being required before the parties would be in a legal strike or lockout position. It does not prevent the parties from continuing with negotiations, and the
County looks forward to more discussions with the Union. Essex-Windsor EMS continues to operate normally.”
The County of Essex added: “Public safety remains the County’s highest priority. The County is committed to the collective bargaining process and reaching a fair, sustainable and negotiated agreement.”
The union had put out its own media advisory earlier that day.
CUPE stated that after six months of negotiations, it failed to resolve “chronic staffing challenges at EssexWindsor EMS” and that the union requested a No Board Report the previous week from the Ontario Minister of Labour. CUPE 2974 says that brings the possibility of legal strike action closer.
“We’ve been at the table for months, worked through a conciliator and repeatedly sought opportunities to ensure council understood what was
at stake, but we’re still fighting for the working conditions needed to stabilize Essex-Windsor EMS and protect the emergency medical service the community depends on,” said James Jovanovic, president of CUPE 2974.
CUPE 2974 represents 340 paramedics, logistics and support staff.
“This bargaining round is about keeping experienced paramedics in the profession, supporting their mental health and ensuring residents receive the emergency care they deserve.”
Union members voted unanimously to authorize strike action earlier this year, a move they say was driven by ongoing recruitment and retention challenges and wages “that lag comparable ambulance services and other first responders.”
The union contends that 25 per cent of its members experience PTSD or depression and 28 per cent suffer from insomnia.
With the No Board Report, it started a 17-day countdown before either party is in a legal strike or lockdown position.
“We became paramedics to respond to emergencies, not walk picket lines,” Jovanovic stated in the media release. “We have done everything possible to avoid reaching this point. Residents deserve an ambulance service that can recruit and keep experienced paramedics. There is still time to secure that future, but it will require council and management to act at the bargaining table.”
Earlier in July, the Ontario Labour Relations Board issued a decision that would require both parties to incorporate its ruling into a final essential services agreement. The terms, once implemented, would see an overall service reduction of roughly 20 per cent while maintaining essential ambulance coverage.
Stakeholders thanked as ceremony held to open Gordie Howe International Bridge
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Ford added Prime Minister Mark Carney has always stood up for Ontario and Canada, adding that Ontario “is ready to respond to new American tariffs.”
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens thanked all the stakeholders, and said it is a once in a generation accomplishment.
“We are celebrating the momentous achievement which is the Gordie Howe International Bridge,” said Dilkens. “It is a marvel of engineering. It is a true thing of beauty.”
The $6.4 billion span has six lanes – three in each direction – and Dilkens touted the importance of trade to both nations.
Dilkens also praised Carney for working to get the bridge “over the finish line.” “We want more trade, not less. We want more jobs, not fewer,” he said.
Steve DeWitt, CEO of ACS Infrastructure, added engineering challenges are different now than they were years ago. He added the new bridge means more opportunities and said his firm was proud to be associated with the project.
Mark Wiseman, Canadian ambassador to the U.S., added his thanks, including the truck drivers who cross daily.
Wiseman also touted what can happen when nations work together for a common purpose, noting the trade that goes back and forth.
Concluding the ceremony was Dr. Murray Howe, one of the sons of Gordie and Colleen Howe. He recreated a scene from Saskatchewan in 1966 where a “Gordie Howe Day” was held and the man dubbed “Mr. Hockey” invited his family on stage.
Members of the Howe family all went on stage July 24, with Murray describing his family’s history in the area including his grandmother living for three years in Windsor before heading west.
The Howe family extended its gratitude, with Murray getting emotional when he showed his father in 2015 what the bridge would look like and where it would go.
Murray recalled Gordie simply saying “that sounds pretty good to me.”
Car owners enjoy coming to “Car Crazy”
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When it rained, Keane said he wondered about the turnout but the people came out.
“It filled out pretty good,” he said.
Keane will likely return next year, “as long as the weather looks good.”
Mike Souliere and his 1967 Firebird were parked along Rankin St. and wondered how many people were in the show this year.
Souliere, an Amherstburg resident, said he has been coming to the “Car Crazy” show for at least a decade.
“It’s always a good show,” he said. “I come every year. It’s always well organized.”
Souliere said he liked have the show in Amherstburg, noting there are a lot of shady spots to park in.
“It’s a great town to live in,” said Souliere.
Souliere added he is the original owner, recalling when he lived in Windsor and travelled to Amherstburg to buy the car at Pajot Motors, where Heritage Tire is located today.
John Morgan came in from LaSalle with his 2019 Hellcat.
“We love this time of year to come and look at the cars,” he said, while parked on Richmond St. “It’s nice and always a good turnout.”
Morgan believed the “Car Crazy” is one of the best shows in the area. He said he has been coming for a few years now and plans on returning in future years.
Elliott added they may look at expanding the footprint to accommodate more cars. Vehicles were parked on Dalhousie St., North St.., Rankin Ave., Richmond St., Ramsay St. and Murray St.
Other winners included Charlie Makish and his 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner (Best Mopar), Rick & Kevin Paterson and their 1970 Ford Shelby (Best Ford), Edward & Jonathan Dick and their 1967 Chevy Nova (Best GM), Richard Neal and his 1964 Corvette (Best Corvette), Bill Martin and his 1947 Chevy pickup (Best Truck), Tony Romeo and his 1970 Cuda AAR (Sweet 70), Danielle & Brian Blake and their 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 302 (Best Original), Bob Suszek and his 1954 Studebaker Champion (Nifty 50), Shawn Osadchuck and his 1957 Chevrolet Belaire Convertible (Coolest Ragtop), Dan & Sheila Fenton and their 1957 Volkswagon Beetle (Special Interest), David Charette and his 1928 Ford Model A (Mayor’s Choice), Ryan Pearson and his 1949 Mercury Sport Sedan (Classic Cruiser), Justine & Ryan Coulter’s 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (In Memory of Dino Gobbo) and Francis Durham’s 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (Sexy 60).
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ACS, Habitat for Humanity and partners help upgrade local co-op homes
By Ron Giofu
Two co-operative housing communities in Amherstburg have seen some revitalization thanks to some local agencies.
Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) and the Pathway to Potential (P2P) Neighbourhoods program have received funding for have worked with other groups to revitalize areas within the Rosewood Crescent and Frank Long Co-operative Housing communities. Both co-ops have seen their common rooms revamped and other amenities added, including netting around sports courts within the Rosewood co-ops to better contain balls in the playing surface.
The P2P Neighbourhoods Program is funded by the County of Essex and the City of Windsor. It is geared towards bringing residents, volunteers, and community partners together to enhance shared spaces, strengthen neighbourhoods and foster a great sense of belonging.
“The P2P Neighbourhoods program is about empowering residents to shape the places they call home,” said ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo. “By working alongside Habitat for Humanity WindsorEssex, volunteers and community partners, we’ve created improvements that will have a lasting impact
local families.”
project management, skilled labour and volunteer co-ordination. Improvements to common rooms at both co-ops involved new paint and flooring, kitchen repairs and upgrades to the spaces.
Rocket Innovation, Amherst Supply, Computers for Kids, residents, volunteers and community supporters were also thanked for their efforts at both sites.
DiBartolomeo said that ACS staff member Jessica Pedlar has been putting forth a lot of effort and thanked her and all staff members involved with the projects. She said the P2P Neighbourhoods program is funded through 2028 and they look forward to even more projects.
“We still have a few more surprises up our sleeves,” she said.
Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex got involved, in part, due to the build they are undertaking in Amherstburg on Middle Side Road.
“We’ve been part of the Amherstburg community since 2013 and every opportunity to work here matters to us,” said Habitat for Humanity WindsorEssex CEO Fiona Coughlin. “We’re proud to partner with Amherstburg Community Services to revitalize these shared spaces while continuing to invest in a community that has welcomed Habitat’s work for more than 13 years.”
New mural to be painted at Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home
By Ron Giofu
A large mural will be painted on a wall at Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home for residents and visitors to enjoy.
“The Journey of Life” will be painted by Amherstburg artist Dylan White with work scheduled to begin Aug. 4, weather permitting. Melissa Cranston, director of programs and support services with Richmond Terrace, said funding came thanks to a private donor who has since passed away.
“We received a generous donation from a past resident’s family member,” said Cranston. “We’re really grateful.”
The donor was creative and artistic, she said, and Richmond Terrace wanted to reflect that in the mural.
“It was important we honour this person in a meaningful way,” said Cranston. “She was very creative and had a love for the arts.”
Staff and Richmond Terrace worked with White and came up with a design that worked for everyone.
“It’s the passing of knowledge from one generation to the next,” Cranston said, of the design.
The older hands represent a lifetime of experience, memories and wisdom with the younger set of hands representing the next generation ready to receive what
Audit and finance committee airs grievances over whether recommendations are heard
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Moore asked if there would be a new committee in the new term, with Fox stating the makeup of the committee would be up to the new council. Moore wanted to know if qualification criteria apply to council members as well. The clerk indicated there is a varied approach to putting people on committees to have different viewpoints and experiences.
Purdie said “I have the greatest respect for the councillors” and that he doesn’t hold people accountable for things they don’t know. Municipalities have audit and finance committees because they recognize the value to residents by having professional members in certain areas to make council members aware of questions that should be asked.
There have been a lot of members of the town who have volunteered their time, Purdie added, but believed it is a disservice to council if the committee is unable to put forth recommended questions that should be asked.
has been learned. A pocket watch on the mural depicts a moment in time where the older generation hands down knowledge to the younger generation.
The mural also features a caterpillar and butterfly with that included to show different stages of life, constant change and symbolizing that one stage of life leads to another.
The mural will be 17-feet wide and 35-feet tall and be featured in a courtyard area of the home.
“We wanted something that was going to beautify our home,” said Cranston.
After clearing it with the home’s owners, Omni Quality Living, Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home had to get approval from the town’s heritage committee, which was received a few weeks ago.
The residents and families were then made aware of the mural and responses have been positive, she said.
“There has been an overwhelmingly warm response to it,” she said.
The painting of the mural should take from one to two weeks, Cranston added, depending on the weather. A ribbon cutting will be held in the future at a yet-to-be-determined date.
A rendering of the mural that will be painted at Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home is at right. Amherstburg artist Dylan White will paint the mural starting Aug. 4, weather permitting.
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A ceremonial cake cutting was held to mark the re-opening of a revitalized community room at Frank Long Co-Operative Housing.
Mid-Summer Dinner helps fundraiser for two local service groups
By Ron Giofu
Over 100 guests attended the Mid-Summer Dinner fundraiser last week in support of two area service organizations.
Proceeds from the July 23 event, held at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co., went to the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club (BYCOC) and the Rotary Club of Amherstburg. Food was provided by Frate Steet Food while Don McArthur, David Jones and Matt Bondy provided the entertainment.
“It’s like the stars aligned for this kind of event,” said BYCOC vice president Cathy Robertson, also mentioning the weather was perfect for the event.
A final fundraising total was not
available as of press time.
Sponsors were thanked, including Libro Credit Union, the Waterfront Ice Cream Parlour, The Point Wellness Spa, Evelyn’s Candy House, White Woods,
WFCU, the Garage Gym and Wigle’s Meats.
“Bryerswood is using its portion (of the proceeds) to renovate the activity centre, which is an important building
at the camp site,” said Robertson. Robertson added Bryerswood wants to make the activity centre usable allyear round. She said the BYCOC appreciates the support of people in and around Amherstburg.
“This really means a lot,” she said of last Thursday evening’s turnout. “We can’t do this without the community’s support.”
Rotary Club of Amherstburg president Dan Monk said their share of the proceeds will go towards their AED project. The club is looking to put automated external defibrillators in more public parks around Amherstburg.
“We’re excited. We have a great partnership with Bryerswood. This has been a great night for everyone,” said Monk.
Work of local artist featured in TWEPI’s 2026 birding guide
By Ron Giofu
An Amherstburg artist has his work featured on the cover and inside the latest Tourism Windsor-Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) birding guide.
Cameron Arksey is featured in the guide, with a painting of a tufted titmouse, Windsor’s official bird, both on the cover and inside the booklet. His work depicting a golden-winged warbler, Point Pelee National Park’s “Bird of the Year,” and a black-capped chickadee, another popular bird in the region are inside.
Arksey said he reached out to TWEPI last fall about doing artwork for the birding guide. As he has started to enjoy bird-watching in recent years, he wanted
to bring two of his passions together. He finds bird-watching peaceful and relaxing and “I wanted to create work around it.” As he pays more attention to the world that surrounds him, Arksey said he
notices things he never noticed before and that a person can “lose yourself” when bird-watching.
TWEPI was interested when Arksey reached out.
“They were excited about the idea,” said Arksey. “It’s great. I was fortunate to get this opportunity.”
Arksey worked with TWEPI about what to go into the birding guide, which is available at TWEPI-run tourism locations, including the tourist booth on Front Road North in Amherstburg.
An osprey nest inspired Arksey to start creating work about birds and he created a painting of an osprey in August 2025. He creates a colour background with acrylic paint and brush strokes, followed by him creating apencil and ink drawing
of a bird in the foreground. Digital software also helps “mosaic it all together.”
Arksey added there have been further discussions with TWEPI about him doing more work in the future, something he hopes occurs. In the meantime, he will continue as part of the Local Collective Art Project.
“I’m excited to keep working with the collective to do more pieces,” he said, noting that the group is having a birdthemed show at The Missing O bar/ restaurant on Murray St. starting Oct. 24. Arksey is also planning on being part of a show the collective is working on for the Amherstburg Uncommon Festival in September.
For more information on Arksey, visit www.cameronarksey.com.
The Mid-Summer Dinner, held last Thursday evening at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co., had over 100 people attend and saw proceeds go to Bryerswood Youth Camp and the Rotary Club of Amherstburg.
Cameron Arksey’s work is featured in the 2026 Tourism Windsor-Essex Pelee Island birding guide. Special to the RTT
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, your bold approach is magnetic right now. If you have a big idea that you’ve been waiting to share, present it now. Everyone is ready to listen.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Think about how you can treat someone else to something nice, whether it is a gift, time spent with you or whatever it is that they desire. Build the foundation for a stronger friendship.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
This week is all about clearing out the old to make room for the new, Gemini. Begin decluttering your physical space and then move on to clearing out your mind.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, your social circle is a great asset this week. Reach out to a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while. You might find the conversation sparks a great new collaborative idea.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, your hard work is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Don’t be afraid to accept any praise that comes your way. You will inspire others with your natural leadership and confidence.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, whether it is picking up a new hobby or diving into a book you have been meaning to read, you are craving knowledge this week. Your mind is hungry for growth, so feed it.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Right now you are able to resolve lingering tensions with ease, Libra. Lean into your diplomatic nature; you have the power to turn a complicated situation into a win-win for everyone.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
The connections you nurture this week will prove incredibly lucky for you, Scorpio. You will come across as deeply authentic, which can draw people to you like a magnet.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Getting details handled early on will clear the path for a much more open week as the weekend approaches, Sagittarius. Take to the task at hand now and reap the rewards later.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Your creativity is off the charts right now, Capricorn. You might find that you are better positioned to problem-solve when you’re doing things unrelated to the task at hand.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
It is a wonderful time to redecorate the garden or spend quality time with family, Aquarius. Nurturing yourself will give you the stamina to tackle the world outside of your home.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, people are generally interested in what you have to say this week, so be sure to speak up. Your message may inspire others.
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History of the horticultural society reviewed at 120th anniversary event
By Ron Giofu
Members of the Amherstburg Horticultural Society gathered last Friday for an event that allowed them to learn more about themselves.
The horticultural society welcomed its membership to G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. July 24 to not only socialize, have a drink and a bite to eat, but to learn about the first 120 years the society has been around. Meg Reiner, collections co-ordinator with the Marsh Historical Collection, presented the history of the club to the members as part of the 120th anniversary event.
Dr. Oscar Teeter founded the Amherstburg Horticultural Society in 1906 in an effort to beautify the town. Efforts to found the society began with a letter in The Amherstburg Echo.
Prominent people of the day attended the first meeting, held in council chambers, including Mayor John Stokes and Rev. Thomas Nattress from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The initial membership fee was $1 per year, per family.
“Right from the beginning, they had 60 members,” said Reiner.
Current president Janice Emery said 2026 membership fees are $15 per person and $20 per family. There are roughly 60 members this year.
Based on Reiner’s research, the horticultural society went defunct the next year but returned in 1908. Victory Gardens were planted during World War I to support soldiers and provide vegetables for them as they fought oversees.
The year 1931 was busy with new gardens and activities, the biggest one was the first ever plant show. That was held in the General Amherst High School
gymnasium. Membership that year was 231. They surpassed 300 members a few years later.
During the Great Depression, unemployed men were steered towards gardening as a way to keep active.
“Many men were taught their first lessons in horticulture,” said Reiner.
World War II saw the return of Victory Gardens, with the Calvert Rose Gardens coming in the 1940s, the latter starting out in front of the then-Calvert plant near William St. That plant would later become Seagram and finished as the Diageo plant. That garden would stretch from William St. to Alma St. with the support of the town council of the day.
Reiner outlined the projects in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, with major ones being tree plantings and the creation of rhododendron and azalea gardens. Bob Sutherland, a.k.a. “Rhodo Bob,” helped lead efforts to plant rhododendrons and azaleas in King’s Navy Yard Park and later to other locations in Amherstburg.
It was dubbed the Fort Malden Horticultural Society in the 1950s with the Amherstburg Horticultural Society again returning in recent years.
Junior Gardener competitions, Communities in Bloom efforts, reforestation projects and the 100th anniversary celebration in 2006 were also highlighted. Garden Tours were first held in 1986, with those having been held annually. The Garden Tour is now held every other year.
Current projects also include participation in the Art Crawl, National Day of Reconciliation, the Plant Sale and Deck the Planters.
“We love Amherstburg and we want to keep it beautiful like they did in 1906,” added Emery.
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Members of the Amherstburg Horticultural Society gathered at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. to listen to a presentation on their history from Marsh Historical Collection collections co-ordinator Meg Reiner.
Ontario Sr. Men’s Golf Amateur Championship held locally
By Ron Giofu
Over 150 of the finest senior men’s golfers in the province were in Amherstburg last week to see which one was the best.
Pointe West Golf Club hosted the 2026 Ontario Men’s Senior Amateur Championship, a tournament under the Golf Ontario umbrella.
When all was said and done, Dave Bunker from the Cherry Hill Club won the title with a three-day total of 216. Three strokes back in second place were three golfers including last year’s champion Ashley Chinner (Coppinwood Golf Club), Dan Keogh (Toronto Golf Club) and David Kaufman (Beacon Hill Golf Club).
“It’s a great golf course,” said Bunker. “I really enjoy playing golf here.”
Bunker said it was his third time winning the Ontario Men’s Senior Amateur Championship, also having taken the crown in 2020 and 2024. He added he had a rough start to the tournament but played better the second day and did well on the third and final day.
“No one went low today, so that was good,” he said last Thursday.
Bunker said he is proud to be the champion once again, adding he simply enjoys playing well.
There were 156 golfers from across the province taking part in the tournament, said Rick Schmidtgall, director of golf at Pointe West.
“It’s very prestigious,” said Schmidtgall. “It’s our third major championship in the last eight years.”
The 91st annual Ontario Men’s Senior Amateur Championship joined other Golf Ontario tournaments held in recent years, the others being held in 2019 and 2021.
“There were nine qualifying sites throughout all of Ontario,” Schmidtgall explained, with one of them being at Roseland Golf Club in Windsor in June.
The Ontario Men’s Senior Amateur Championship
was held July 21-23 with Magnus Tillman, John Zdonek, Mike Boston, James Morgan, Brad Courtney and John Saffran representing Pointe West. Schmidtgall said they had bad conditions to play on the first day as it was very windy but conditions improved as the week went on.
Being able to host the Ontario Men’s Senior Amateur Championship was something Pointe West had been trying to do for seven years.
“We finally got the event awarded to us,” said Schmidtgall.
Schmidtgall thanked the organizing committee and all of the volunteers, the latter headed by Patty Marcus, for their efforts.
“We’re just happy everything went well,” said Schmidtgall.
Kyle McFarlane, CEO of Golf Ontario, called Pointe West “an amazing venue” and said they were treated well at the venue. He noted the event dates back to 1936 and that there have been great champions along the way.
McFarlane added it was his first trip to Pointe West.
“It will not be my last,” he said.
McFarlane joined others in thanking the volunteers.
“We would not be able to pull off events like these without the host club volunteers,” he said.
Robert Gibson of the Cedar Brae Golf Club took top honours in the 65-and-over age division while Kelly Roberts of the London Hunt and Country Club captured first place in the 70-and-over division.
Amherstburg Cardinals’ U7 team prepares for big upcoming event
By Fred Groves
The Amherstburg Cardinals are headed to the Ancaster Spring Valley ClassicWorld
The Cardinals U7 teams got in some prep work this past Sunday morning as they took on Windsor South at the Malden Centre diamonds.
“It’s impressive how well they have
developed. They all go through each position,” said Amherstburg coach Troy Cox.
Friday night the Cardinals will open up the 24-team event in Ancaster with a game beginning at 6 p.m. versus the North Bay Panthers. It’s a pair of games on Saturday, first up against the LaSalle Turtle Club’s Green Selects and that is followed at 4 p.m. with a game against the host Ancaster Diamondbacks.
Each team is guaranteed a minimum of three games at the 55th annual Classic.
The diamonds at Malden Centre were busy all this past weekend with the U9 house league interlock tournament. Kingsville and Lakeshore each had two teams with one each from Essex and Woodslee.
Amherstburg had its own separate tournament earlier.
“We had four house league teams in the league but we had our own in-house tournament,” said Amherstburg Minor Baseball Association president Sarah Anderson.
Dave Bunker from the Cherry Hill Club in Ridgeway won the Ontario Senior Men’s Amateur Golf Championship last week at Pointe West Golf Club in Amherstburg. The tournament concluded July 23.
Overall champion Dave Bunker (front row, centre) along with 65-and-over champion Robert Gibson (front row, left) and 70-and-over champion Kelly Roberts (front row, right) pose with the green-shirted volunteers at the conclusion of the Ontario Senior Men’s Amateur Golf Championship on the 18th green at Pointe West Golf Club in Amherstburg.
T-ball Championship.
Ben Bertrand gets a solid hit in last Sunday’s game in Malden Centre.
Amherstburg and South Windsor players shake hands following the conclusion of their July 26 game at Malden Centre Park. Amherstburg is heading to a major tournament this weekend.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
MUSIC OFF THE BACK PORCH; Held at the rear of the Park House Museum (214 Dalhousie St., Amherstburg) from 6-8 p.m., weather permitting. Hartt Goldman and Matt & Denise Romain scheduled to perform. Free to attend, donations welcome. Bring your own chair.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
WALTER PERRY EMANCIPATION CHARITY GOLF
CLASSIC; Held at Coachwood Golf & Country Club, 7525 Howard Ave. Registration at 9 a.m., shotgun start at 10 a.m. Cost $150 includes golf, cart, meal. Proceeds benefit Amherstburg Freedom Museum. To register, call Monty Logan 313-378-2217, Derrick Hurst 519-981-4997 or Richard Holland 519-590-5738.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21-SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
BARRELS & BRASS; Presented by the Marsh Historical Collection. Relive Amherstburg’s era of prohibition and the Jazz Age in the downtown core. Three days of events, some ticketed. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit www.marshcollection.org.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
SOUTHERN ONTARIO VINTAGE BICYCLE SHOW; Held at the McGuire home, 6871 Concession 6 North, Amherstburg, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Hundreds of vintage bicycles on display. Buy, sell, trade, display. For info, contact mark.mcguire64@gmail.com.
ONGOING
YARN DONATIONS WANTED; Donations needed to make hats, mittens, scarves and blankets for the homeless and for hospitals. Also, volunteers making beds for cats and dogs at the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society. Call Deb for pick-up at 519-995-4057. Thank you in advance!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED; The Amherstburg Food &
Fellowship Mission needs reliable volunteers every Friday from 3-5 p.m. to help clean, including sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping. For info, e-mail Jill at aburgmission@yahoo.com or visit www.aburgmission. ca and look under the “Volunteer” tab. A volunteer application can also be filled out at the mission, 298 Victoria St. S.
VOLUNTEERS & ALUMINUM CANS NEEDED AT BRYERSWOOD; Community service volunteer hours are available for students. Outside jobs at Bryerswood Youth Camp. Please contact info@bryerswood.com. Camp accepting donations of aluminum cans. Drop by the camp Monday-Friday 12:30-4 p.m. with donations.
ROTARY CLUB OF AMHERSTBURG MEETINGS; Rotary meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. New members welcome. For info, e-mail rotaryclubofamherstburg@gmail.com or call Susanne at 519-990-2775.
GIBSON GALLERY EVENTS; Latest exhibit is “Chimera,” a collaboration of works by Dylan White, Klaus Salucop & Matthew Zaidan. Runs through Aug. 16. Reception Aug. 1 from 6-8 p.m. For more info on the exhibit, guilds or adult/children’s classes offered by the gallery, visit www. gibsonartgallery.com or call 519-736-2826. Art by the River held at Fort Malden National Historic Site Aug. 2930. The Gibson Gallery is located at 140 Richmond St. in Amherstburg. Current hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELLING SERVICES; The Youth Wellness Hubs Windsor-Essex holds mental health and counselling services at The House Youth Centre, 320 Richmond St. (Amherstburg Community Hub). Runs every Thursday from 2-6 p.m. Free for people ages 12-25. For details, call 519-800-8640. MEALS ON WHEELS; Offered by Amherstburg
Community Services (ACS). Meals on Wheels assists those unable to shop for food and cook meals or those recovering from illness or surgery. Healthy, delicious and affordable meals provided to residents of Amherstburg, Harrow, McGregor and LaSalle. ACS caters to dietary needs. Meals come with soup, bread, main course and dessert. Cost $8 per meal. Call 519-736-5471 for details.
SERVICE TIME; Christ Anglican Church, 317 Ramsay St., now has one service, starting at 11 a.m. All are welcome.
QUILT GUILD MEETINGS; The Erie Shores Quilt Guild invites guests/new members to attend monthly meeting held every third Tuesday at St. John’s Hall, 1782 Oriole Park, North Woodslee. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting starts at 7 p.m. Our purpose is to promote and encourage the art of quilting in Essex County. 519-726-5869.
RIVER CANARD COLUMBIAN CLUB EVENTS; Charity bingo Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Chicken or rib dinner first Friday of every month. Eat-in or take-out. Call before Wednesday to order 519-734-8575. Dinner from 4:306 p.m. Hall located at 8965 Malden Road. Hall space available for rent for showers, weddings, birthdays, stags and more. For info, call 519-734-8575.
COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HALL EVENTS; The Columbus Community Hall at 190 Richmond St. has bingos Thursday nights and fish fries (with chicken as well) Friday nights. Everyone welcome to come and enjoy the evening. Sr. parties every second Tuesday at 3 p.m. except in July and August. For info, call 519-736-4870.
AMHERSTBURG RESIDENTS FORUM; Group welcomes residents seeking solutions to town hall to join them the last Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the union hall at 140 Pickering Dr., across from Walmart.
GOLDEN AGE CLUB; THE GOLDEN AGE CLUB,
Amherstburg’s friendship club, located at 179 Victoria St. S., offers social activities five days a week, $10 a year to join. Over 160 members play euchre, pepper, bingo, cribbage, mahjong, bridge and line dancing. Club crochets mats from milk bags for those in need. We also have three luncheons and a Christmas party. You pick which activities you want to participate in. Visit www. goldenagecentre.ca to see how to join, participate, and learn how we support our community.
FOUNDERS CLUB; Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club (BYCOC) seeking donors to join the “Founders Club” to help fund general operations of the camp. Donors with gifts of $5,000 and over become “Founders Club” members and have one square of camp property sponsored in their name. Multiple squares available. Tax receipts provided. For info, visit www.bryerswood.com, call 519-996-7364 or e-mail info@bryerswood.com.
MISSION HOURS; The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, 298 Victoria St. S., open from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with free lunch from 12-1 p.m. Mission food bank open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. and 1-2:45 p.m. For info, call 519-736-9140 or visit www.aburgmission.ca. Stop by for food, fellowship and a warm welcome. All donations welcome.
BOTTLE DONATIONS; The AMA Sportsmen Association accepts donations of empty beer and wine bottles. People who wish to donate empties can drop them off at the rear of the club, 468 Lowes Side Road in Amherstburg.
CLASSIFIEDS
RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS
WITH OVER 30 YEARS of renovation & construction experience, I can ensure your project is completed professionally, correctly, and with pride. Locally owned & operated. Fully insured and references available upon request. www.renovisions.ca Steve 519-300-0961.
Commercial lot cleanup and grass cutting in summer and drive a plow truck in winter in Amherstburg area. Must have experience and a valid good driving record. 7:00am-10:00am11:00am Monday to Friday in summer and on call in winter. We prefer you live in Amherstburg or area. Great for retired or semi-retired persons. 15-20 hours a week. Send resume to Ron@MikhailHoldings. com, please no phone calls.
FOR RENT
Caldwell Towers N, twobedroom apartment for rent available August 1. Underground parking, 1,228 sq.ft. Additional 2.5 bedroom with excellent view of river, 1428 square feet, available August 1. Call Andy 519-736-7295.
WANTED TO BUY BUYING FOR CASH $$$
JULY 29, 30, 31. 9AM-4PM. GOLD, SILVER, JEWELRY, ALL COINS. July 29 at Roma Club, 19 Seacliff Dr. E. Leamington. July 30 at Essex Railway Station, 87 Station St. July 31 at K of C Hall, 190 Richmond St. Amherstburg. Cash paid for all gold, silver, all coins –Canada, USA, loose coins to complete collections, World War medals, windup watches, mintsets, old paper money. Free estimates, no obligation. Locally owned. 61 years of satisfied customers. Always paying more than the brochures you get in the mail from the Quebec company. Best to deal local. House calls also available for larger amounts. Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed.
FOR RENT
CASA BLANCA & BELLA VISTA APTS. 365-369 Dalhouise. Centrally located in downtown Amherstburg with river views. Large, clean, quiet and secure. Stainless steel appliances, on-site laundry, patio or balcony and parking. Starting at $1395 including utilities. Call 519984-1745 to view.
EVENT SPACE FOR RENT
Hall Rental for showers, birthdays or gathering at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church- 129 Simcoe St. Amherstburg. For information, please contact Linda @ 519-736-6096 or Doris @ 519-734-8154.
“ARE YOU SAVED?”
That is the most important question you will face. Jesus Christ is the answer. Mt. Beulah Church, 246 King St., Amherstburg (519)736-4110.
POWER WASHING & PEST CONTROL
DELINE’S SERVING AMHERSTBURG since 1988. Making your home look new again. 519-7362448.
GARAGE SALE
Aug. 1 & 2 522 Delaware Ave. LaSalle, rain or shine. Tools, collectables, golf and craft supplies, a variety of items.
in Loving Memory of Peter J. Reid 1939-2025
Lost love is still love. It takes a different form that’s all. You can’t see their smile or bring them food or tousle their hair or move them around a dance floor, but when those senses weaken another heightens “MEMORY”!
Memory becomes your partner, you nurture it, you hold it, you dance with it, life has to end, love doesn’t. There is no end of things in the heart.
Thanks for the memories. Love your family
You may be gone from us but never from our hearts.
We are thankful for the lifetime of memories and not a day goes by that you are not missed.
Forever Loved
Your
Admirals set to host lacrosse skills session in Harrow
By Fred Groves
It may be the off-season, but the Amherstburg Admirals are very busy.
Between welcoming nine rookies fresh out of minor hockey, and hosting a cornhole tournament, the local Provincial Junior Hockey League Jr. cclub is thinking outside of the box.
The Admirals are presenting something a little different – a lacrosse skills camp.
“(Owner) Greg Crain had the idea and he got three or four coaches. The response has been really good,” said Admirals GM Andrew Sykes. “It’s to offer something else, it’s a demand. It’s an avenue to get new fans. A lot of lacrosse players play hockey.”
Anyone wanting to sign up for the skills camp can contact Sykes at asykes7@hotmail.com. Among the guest instructors are Liam LeClair, who plays pro lacrosse for the Calgary Roughnecks and Kellen LeClair of the San Diego Seals. Also expected are Max Frattaroli and Trevor Learn.
The Admirals hosted a cornhole tournament last Friday night along with a 50-50 draw at the Columbian Club in McGregor.
The off-season has been a busy one already for the locals that compiled a 15-21-6-0 record in the West Stobbs Division before knocking off the Mooretown Flags in dramatic fashion in the first round of the playoffs.
Amherstburg traded away its top player Stefan Djordjevic and in return got one of the best goalies in the loop, overager Hunter Welk from the Lakeshore Canadiens.
“There is nothing new,” said Sykes of any deals going on. “We’ve got two or three guys who have requested trades and negotiations are on-going.”
Perhaps the biggest concern for the Admirals as they approach the 2026-27 season is the blueline. Look for third year Freddie McCroy to be the go-to guy back there.
“We are definitely looking for a topflight defenceman and I wouldn’t say no to a top-flight forward. A replacement
for our defencemen is our biggest want right now,” said Sykes.
Head coach Paul Bortignon will rely on returnee Cale Marontate who steps into the number one centre role after the departure of overager captain Drew Booker. Marontate joined the Admirals last year after winning a Sutherland Cup with the Chatham Maroons Jr. B team. Last year he had 19 points during the regular season and was a huge factor in the post-season win over the Flags.
“He’ll be a leader for sure. Last year he kind of took a back seat because it was his first year. This year, him, along with McCurdy, (Finnigan) Russett and (Cory) Leach will all be leaders. He (Marontate) is someone who does everything well.”
The Amherstburg Admirals have their training camp in Tecumseh Aug. 28-30 and will have a pre-season game against Lakeshore in Tecumseh Sept.9
SLAPSHOTS… Former Admirals head coach Zach Gervais is now an assistant coach with the Lakeshore Canadiens.
U10 Cardinals back in action versus Tecumseh, play next at home Aug. 5
Special to the RTT
The U10 Amherstburg Cardinals were back in action on July 21 after a long layoff due to the smoke cancellations.
A windy night in Malden Centre saw a rock solid Tecumseh Rangers team visit the Cardinals, and walk away with an 11-5 win.
The score does not describe the game, as this was a close affair throughout.
The Cardinals received tremendous pitching performances from Atticus Martin, Theo Boivin and Tyler Hindermeier. The game swung in the top of the fourth however, where errors gave the Rangers four unearned runs.
The Cardinals battled back, with Colton Garvey, Ethan Bradacs and Neil
U11’s under the lights
The Amherstburg Cardinals U11 rep baseball team went head-to-head with LaSalle last Friday night under the lights at Bill Wigle Park. Despite a valiant effort by the home team, the visitors came away with a 17-7 victory. They were back in action against LaSalle Tuesday night (July 28) at Malden Centre Park after this issue of the River Town Times went to press. They will be at Mic Mac Park in Windsor Wednesday night (July 29) for at 6 p.m.
Mathieson collecting two hits apiece. Garvey drove in two runs, while Mathieson scored a pair of runs.
Overall, the coaches were pleased with the effort, but bemoaned the one bad inning that has been an issue in some games this year.
The Cardinals will now have a week off before returning to the diamond Aug. 5 for a home game against the Kingsville Knights. A reminder to visit our website (www.amherstburgbaseball.com) for our association’s full schedule. Go Cards!
(NOTE — The River Town Times welcomes game reports from local sports teams. E-mail your writeups and photos to Ron Giofu at mail@rivertowntimes.com.)
TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE
MUNICIPAL HARD SURFACES WEED CONTROL PROGRAM
The Town of Amherstburg has contracted Laing’s Lawn Care & Pest Control for the spraying of weeds on sidewalks, boulevards, curbs and fences within the Town limits.
Please be advised that the following pesticide registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) will be used for control of vegetation in these areas:
• Munger Horticultural Vinegar Plus (Acetic Acid) (Registration #29405) containing the active ingredient Acetic Acid.
Commencing on August 5, 2026, weather permitting and ending October 7, 2026.
For more information, please call Laing’s Lawn Care & Pest Control (519) 818-5755
Admirals president Matt Fox lets a bag fly during the team’s cornhole tournament at the McGregor Columbian Club July 24.
JULY/AUGUST
About the Study
The Town of Amherstburg is developing a Sanitary Master Plan to address current and future wastewater management needs. This plan aims to ensure environmental sustainability, public health, and reliable service for the Town’s growing population of 23,000 residents. The Master Plan will guide infrastructure improvements and support sustainable development over the next two decades.
Get Involved: Public Information Centre #2 Stakeholder input is a critical part of the Master Planning Process. The Town is hosting a Public Information Centre (PIC) to review the existing sanitary system and the study process and present the preliminary preferred servicing strategy. This is the second of two planned PICs for this study.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2 MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SANITARY MASTER PLAN
About the Study
Study of Amherstburg is developing a Sanitary Plan to address current and future wastewater management needs. This plan aims to environmental sustainability, public health, reliable service for the Town’s growing of 23,000 residents. The Master Plan will infrastructure improvements and support sustainable development over the next two decades.
About the Study
About the Study
About the Study
About the Study
About the Study
About the Study
About the Study
The Town of Amherstburg is developing a Sanitary Master Plan to address current and future wastewater management needs. This plan aims to ensure environmental sustainability, public health, and reliable service for the Town’s growing population of 23,000 residents. The Master Plan will guide infrastructure improvements and support sustainable development over the next two decades.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2
MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SANITARY MASTER PLAN
The Town of Amherstburg is developing a Sanitary Master Plan to address current and future wastewater management needs. This plan aims to ensure environmental sustainability, public health, and reliable service for the Town’s growing population of 23,000 residents. The Master Plan will guide infrastructure improvements and support sustainable development over the next two decades.
Involved: Public Information Centre #2
The Town of Amherstburg is developing a Sanitary Master Plan to address current and future wastewater management needs. This plan aims to ensure environmental sustainability, public health, and reliable service for the Town’s growing population of 23,000 residents. The Master Plan will guide infrastructure improvements and support sustainable development over the next two decades.
Stakeholder input is a critical part of the Master Process. The Town is hosting a Public Information Centre (PIC) to review the existing system and the study process and present preliminary preferred servicing strategy. This is second of two planned PICs for this study.
Get Involved: Public Information Centre #2
The Town of Amherstburg is developing a Sanitary Master Plan to address current and future wastewater management needs. This plan aims to ensure environmental sustainability, public health, and reliable service for the Town’s growing population of 23,000 residents. The Master Plan will guide infrastructure improvements and support sustainable development over the next two decades.
Get Involved: Public Information Centre #2
Stakeholder input is a critical part of the Master Planning Process. The Town is hosting a Public Information Centre (PIC) to review the existing sanitary system and the study process and present the preliminary preferred servicing strategy. This is the second of two planned PICs for this study.
Stakeholder input is a critical part of the Master Planning Process. The Town is hosting a Public Information Centre (PIC) to review the existing sanitary system and the study process and present the preliminary preferred servicing strategy. This is the second of two planned PICs for this study.
Get Involved: Public Information Centre #2
Stakeholder input is a critical part of the Master Planning Process. The Town is hosting a Public Information Centre (PIC) to review the existing sanitary system and the study process and present the preliminary preferred servicing strategy. This is the second of two planned PICs for this study.
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2
OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2 MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 2026 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. LIBRO CREDIT UNION CENTRE (Lobby) 3295 MELOCHE RD AMHERSTBURG, ON
The Town of Amherstburg is developing a Sanitary Master Plan to address current and future wastewater management needs. This plan aims to ensure environmental sustainability, public health, and reliable service for the Town’s growing population of 23,000 r guide infrastructure improvements and support sustainable development over the next two decades.
The Town of Amherstburg is developing a Sanitary Master Plan to address current and future wastewater management needs. This plan aims to ensure environmental sustainability, public health, and reliable service for the Town’s growing population of 23,000 r guide infrastructure improvements and support sustainable development over the next two decades.
The Town of Amherstburg is developing a Sanitary Master Plan to address current and future wastewater management needs. This plan aims to ensure environmental sustainability, public health, and reliable service for the Town’s growing population of 23,000 r guide infrastructure improvements and support sustainable development over the next two decades.
Get Involved
The Town of Amherstburg is developing a Sanitary Master Plan to address current and future wastewater management needs. This plan aims to ensure environmental sustainability, public health, and reliable service for the Town’s growing population of 23,000 r guide infrastructure improvements and support sustainable development over the next two decades.
Get Involve
PIC #2 will provide you with an opportunity to recommendations, provide and ask questions. Representatives from the and their consultant will be available to discuss project information and respond to questions. are welcomed and will received until September 11
Following the event, the presentation and materials will be available on the project website at : https://www.talktheburg.ca/sanitary , where additional comments can also be submitted.
Get Involve
Get Involved
Stakeholder input is a critical part of the Master Planning Process. The Town Information Centre (PIC) to review the existing sanitary system and the preliminary preferred servicing strategy the second of two planned
Stakeholder input is a critical part of the Master Planning Process. The Town Information Centre (PIC) to review the existing sanitary system and the preliminary preferred servicing strategy the second of two planned
Get Involved: Public Information Centre #2
Stakeholder input is a critical part of the Master Planning Process. The Town Information Centre (PIC) to review the existing sanitary system and the preliminary preferred servicing strategy the second
Stakeholder input is a critical part of the Master Planning Process. The Town is hosting a Public Information Centre (PIC) to review the existing sanitary system and the study process and present the preliminary preferred servicing strategy. This is the second of two planned PICs for this study.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 2026
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 2026
4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
LIBRO CREDIT UNION CENTRE (Lobby) 3295 MELOCHE RD AMHERSTBURG, ON
4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. LIBRO CREDIT UNION CENTRE (Lobby) 3295 MELOCHE RD AMHERSTBURG, ON PIC #2 will provide you with an opportunity to review the Master Plan recommendations, provide input, and ask questions. Representatives from the Town and their consultant will be available to discuss project information and respond to questions. Following PIC #2, comments are welcomed and will be received until September 11, 2026
You may contact the project team anytime with questions, comments or concerns related to this study or to be added to the project contact list:
Julien Bell, P.Eng. Project Manager Project Lead, Agile Infrastructure 215 Queen St W, Unit B215 Cambridge, ON N3C 1G6 6247
PIC #2 will provide you with an opportunity to ,
PIC #2 will provide you with an opportunity to , provide input, and ask questions. Representatives from the and their consultant will be available to discuss project information and respond to questions. are welcomed and will be received until
Stakeholder input is a critical part of the Master Planning Process. The Town Information Centre (PIC) to review the existing sanitary system and the preliminary preferred servicing strategy the second PIC #2 will provide you with an opportunity to recommendations, provide input, and ask questions. Representatives from the and their consultant will be available to discuss project information and respond to questions. are welcomed and will be received until
Julien.Bell@agileinfrastructure.ca
All personal information included in your request such as name, address, telephone number and property location – is collected, the authority of section 30 of the Environmental Assessment Act and is collected and maintained for the purpose of creat ing a record available to the general public. As this information is collected for the purpose of a public record, the protection of perso nal information provided in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) does not apply (s .37). Personal information you submit become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information rema in confidential.
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 2026
4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
and ask questions. Representatives from the and their consultant will be available to discuss project information and respond to questions. are welcomed and will be received until
Following the event, the presentation and materials will be available on the project website at : https://www.talktheburg.ca/sanitary , where additional comments can also be
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2
PIC #2 will provide you with an opportunity to , provide input, and ask questions. Representatives from the and their consultant will be available to discuss project information and respond to questions. are welcomed and will be received until Following the event, the presentation and materials will be available on the project website at : https://www.talktheburg.ca/sanitary , where additional comments can also be submitted. You may contact the project team anytime during the duration of this study with questions, comments, or concerns related to this study or to be added to the project contact list:
You may contact the project team anytime during the duration of this study with questions comments or concerns related to this study or to be added to
INFORMATION CENTRE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH,
LIBRO CREDIT UNION CENTRE (Lobby) 3295 MELOCHE RD AMHERSTBURG, ON
Following the event, the presentation and materials will be available on the project website at : https://www.talktheburg.ca/sanitary-master-plan, where additional comments can also be submitted. You may contact the project team anytime during the duration of this study with questions, comments, or concerns related to this study or to be added to the project contact list:
Following the event, the presentation and materials will be available on the project website at : https://www.talktheburg.ca/sanitary , where additional comments can also be submitted. You may contact the project team anytime with questions, comments, or concerns related to this study or to be added to the project contact list: Todd Hewitt Manager of Engineering Project Lead, Town of Amherstburg 512 Sandwich Street South Amherstburg, ON N9V 3R2 (519) 736-3664 ext. 2313 thewitt@amherstburg.ca
Following the event, the presentation and materials will be available on the project website at : https://www.talktheburg.ca/sanitary , where additional comments can also be submitted. You may contact the project team anytime with questions, comments, or concerns related to this study or to be added to the project contact list: Todd Hewitt
provide you with an opportunity to review the Master Plan recommendations, provide input, questions. Representatives from the Town and their consultant will be available to discuss information and respond to questions. Following PIC #2, comments are welcomed and will be until September 11, 2026 the event, the presentation and materials will be available on the project website at : https://www.talktheburg.ca/sanitary-master-plan, where additional comments can also be submitted.
P.M. – 6:00 P.M. LIBRO CREDIT UNION CENTRE (Lobby) 3295 MELOCHE RD AMHERSTBURG, ON
Bell,
Engineering
PIC #2 will provide you with an opportunity to review the Master Plan recommendations, provide input, and ask questions. Representatives from the Town and their consultant will be available to discuss project information and respond to questions. Following PIC #2, comments are welcomed and will be received until September 11, 2026
PIC #2 will provide you with an opportunity to review the Master Plan recommendations, provide input, and ask questions. Representatives from the Town and their consultant will be available to discuss
PIC #2 will provide you with an opportunity to review the Master Plan recommendations, provide input, and ask questions. Representatives from the Town and their consultant will be available to discuss project information and respond to questions. Following PIC #2, comments are welcomed and will be received until September 11, 2026
