Retiring, long-time firefighters honored by department
By Ron Giofu
Long-serving members of the Amherstburg Fire Department, including seven retiring members, have been recognized.
The fire department held its recognition banquet last Friday night at Coachwood Golf & Country Club in McGregor with seven retirees who have left the department since the last banquet honoured.
Capt. Bill Scott, Capt. Tom Morand, Capt. Dave Varney, Capt. B.J. Wilder, Capt. Nick Renaud, Capt. Adam Mann and Firefighter B.J. Wiley were this year’s group of retirees that were recognized.
Retiring members were paid tribute by not just the entire department and dignitaries, but their friends and colleagues. District Chief Jason Durocher recognized Scott, after thanking the large crowd for turning out last Friday night.
Durocher pointed out Scott’s dedication, integrity and commitment to the fire service over the 31 years Scott served.
“That is over 31 years of carrying that pager,” he said.
Durocher pointed out firefighters carry their pagers 24/7 and respond to calls at all times of days, regardless of holidays, personal commitments or family gatherings. The families, including Scott’s family, were also recognized for their support.
“We owe you a lifetime of gratitude for the sacrifices you have made,” he said. Scott and his family moved to Amherstburg from Thunder Bay in 1993 and he joined the Amherstburg Fire Department in 1994. He also served as an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police from 1987-2014, during which he spent a lot of time with the search and rescue and marine units, and brought many of those skills o the fire department.
Durocher said Scott is always willing to share his knowledge and teach others, adding his son Duncan is now also an Amherstburg firefighter. Praising Scott’s leadership, Durocher added it was an occasion to mark his lifetime of service.
Mann honoured his colleague Wilder, pointing out Wilder served 15 years with the fire department and showed a dedication to the job that was very strong. Mann stated Wilder’s commitment, decency, morality and loyalty were demonstrated regularly during his time with the fire department, adding he is also a good friend that can be turned to and spoken with.
“He shows up, checks in and genuinely cares,” said Mann, of Wilder.
Through it all, Mann said Wilder has been solid and dependable. He added that Wilder has been a mentor, leader, brother and friend. Mann said he found Wilder to be a “person you respect and can’t stay mad at.”
“You left a mark on the department and me personally,” said Mann.
Mann was joined at the podium by Capt. Ken Rivait in paying tribute to Wilder, who is also the town’s manager of licensing and enforcement.
District Chief Rick Wismer paid tribute to two retiring firefighters, the first being
Morand. Morand spent 29 years with the fire department, starting with the Malden Fire Department before coming over to the Amherstburg Fire Department.
“From the beginning, he embodied everything you could ask for in a firefighter and teammate,” Wismer said of Morand. “He didn’t just respond to calls, he did it with professionalism and a steady hand.”
Morand talked about retiring earlier than when he did, but stayed on because he liked it and wanted to keep working with his son. A special moment was when he “passed the torch” to his son, who also earned the title of captain.
The fire department was fortunate to have Morand as a member, he said.
“Tom’s presence on any call made a difference,” said Wismer.
Wismer also honoured Varney, who spent over 26 years with both the Malden and Amherstburg Fire Departments. Varney was a “great fit” at Station 3 who carried himself without a lot of fanfare.
“He was unshakeable,” Wismer said of Varney. “He was the quiet do-er.”
Varney was someone who didn’t have to be worried about on scene and was always professional and dedicated. He was also known for having various machining and welding tools, with Wismer joking Varney had whatever was needed no matter what.
“If anyone needed something, no matter how strange or specific, Dave had three of them,” said Wismer.
On a more serious note, Wismer said Varney has a huge heart and would undertake various tasks, such as snow removal from parking lots, without looking for any recognition. Work being done quietly like that was just “Dave being Dave.”
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Retirees honoured at last Friday night’s Amherstburg Fire Department recognition banquet were (front row, from left): Capt. Nick Renaud, Capt. Adam Mann and Capt. B.J. Wilder. Back row (from left): Capt. Dave Varney, Capt. Tom Morand, Capt. Bill Scott and Firefighter B.J. Wiley.
Cookbook for mission launched, sales soar after release
By Ron Giofu
A new cookbook has quickly gained popularity and is helping a local non-profit organization to boot.
The Amherstburg Celebrity Cookbook was unveiled last Wednesday night with the 97-page cookbook the subject of a launch at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. Proceeds from the cookbook will benefit the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, with Mission president Tim McAllister featured on the cover.
Creation of the Amherstburg Celebrity Cookbook was led by Mission board member and volunteer Jill Kanwischer, her cousin Annie Hall from OurRecipeTree. com and Kanwischer’s sister Jane Berthiaume.
“We wanted to do a fundraiser that would be a little bit different,” explained Kanwischer. “We wanted to tell Amherstburg’s stories through food.”
Kanwischer added Hall founded OurRecipeTree.com originally as a family project.
“She created the website for our family,” said Kanwischer.
The website has evolved and Kanwischer, Hall and Berthiaume partnered to develop the cookbook as a way to give back to the Mission. Kanwischer added she loves to tell stories and wanted to capture those stories
Ice cream social fundraiser Sept. 22
and the history behind them.
It was the stories that were really special, she added, and the recipes were paired with them in the cookbook.
Kanwischer said the end result was “beyond
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expectations for sure” and that plans initially called for a 50-page book. Families First Funeral Home provided the printing free of charge.
“We printed 300,” said Kanwischer. “Our pre-sales were 130.”
By last Thursday morning, over 200 had been sold and the bulk of the books were sold by that evening, organizers say. Limited copies of the cookbook are on sale for $20 each at the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, the Acai Shack, Heritage Tire, Joe Meloche Ford, the Marsh Historical Collection, Pointe West Golf Club, Site Zero General Store & Eatery, the Panetteria, Ure’s Country Kitchen and the Waterfront Ice Cream Parlour with organizers hoping to be able to print more.
“The book didn’t cost the mission a dime,” said Kanwischer. “Everything is sponsored.”
Work on the book has taken about one year, she added.
Hall stated she was very proud of how the book turned out.
“Jill worked so hard and this is going to be a gift for the entire Town of Amherstburg,” she said. “I feel overwhelmed and blessed. When I pick it up, I feel nothing but blessed.”
Hosted by Jaclyn Hertel and Jocelyn Rousseau, the ice cream social being held Sept. 22 goes from 6-8 p.m. and all the proceeds are going to Be The Light Outreach
Ministry.
Organizers are asking $5 from each ice cream.
The fundraiser will be at 148 Texas Road. All are welcome.
Jane Berthiaume, Jill Kanwischer and Annie Hall hold copies of the new Amherstburg Celebrity Cookbook that was launched last Wednesday night. Proceeds benefit the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission.
Park House gets $10,000 donation for Pensioner’s Cottage restoration
By Ron Giofu
The Pensioner’s Cottage at the Park House Museum has reached its fundraising target for repairs to the Pensioner’s Cottage.
Thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Stephen P. Copeland Foundation, the museum has met – and actually surpassed – its fundraising target of $9,000 that was estimated for the repairs. Curator Kat Bezaire said rotting wood will be repaired, the thresholds around both doors will be replaced and the building will be weather-proofed.
Bezaire stated the donors behind the foundation live on Bois Blanc Island and saw the story in the Aug. 20 edition of the River Town Times. Wanting to keep donations local this year, the foundation stepped up and made a large donation to the Park House Museum.
“That was amazing,” Bezaire said of the donation. “He pledged $10,000 to help us restore the cottage.”
Restoring the cottage and keeping it in the best condition possible is “pivotal,” Bezaire added, particularly since next year is the 175th anniversary of the Pensioners coming, getting off their boats and claiming their cottages.
“We’re looking to do a combined event with Fort Malden,” she said. “There’s going to be more details in the new year.”
Bezaire thanked Marsh Historical Collection collections co-ordinator Meg Reiner for sharing information on the pensioner’s era. She added she wants to make sure people in Amherstburg know of what was known as the “Pensioner Scheme” and how the Pensioners settled in town.
Work is expected to begin in October and will be carried out by Gem Home Renovations, an Amherstburgbased business owned by Sean Girard. Bezaire said that company has also done work in the past on the caboose
at the Gibson Gallery.
It is not quite known as of yet how long the work will take, with Bezaire pointing out there is a possibility of finding other issues once pieces of the building are taken apart, though the hope is no further damage is found.
“Definitely, by Spring 2026, we will have the cottage open again,” she said.
Noting there can be unique discoveries when renovating historic buildings, such as horsehair or old newspapers used as insulation, Bezaire said Gem Home Renovations has been asked to let the museum know if anything of interest is found.
In addition to the $10,000 donation from the Stephen P. Copeland Foundation, fundraising efforts such as the GoFundMe page, private donations, the recent barbecue and tinware sales have raised approximately $2,000.
“We’re really grateful for the community rallying together to save the building,” she said. “We are so fortunate to be able to restore this building and teach this side of Amherstburg’s history.”
Bezaire added they want to keep inspiring people for generations to come.
“That’s what it’s all about,” she said.
The Park House Museum is located at 214 Dalhousie St. For information, visit www.parkhousemuseum.com or call 519-736-2511.
Disc golf course not coming to Holiday Beach after ERCA board scraps plans
By Ron Giofu
After public outcry against the proposed initiative, the board of directors with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) has reversed course and decided not to proceed with a disc golf course at Holiday Beach Conservation Area.
The ERCA board voted unanimously to rescind its earlier direction to proceed with the installation of a golf course at
Holiday Beach and to “continue dialogue with park users to explore alternate activities consistent with ERCA’s mandate and the Holiday Beach management plan.”
A report from ERCA CAO Tim Byrne that was on last Thursday night’s board meeting agenda noted the disc golf course proposal that was going to be funded by a donor for 100 per cent of the initial projected cost, fell within the Holiday Beach management plan. But
when the plan became public, ERCA received “considerable negative community feedback, with a significant portion expressing grave concern or complete opposition to the proposal.”
Byrne pointed out that original plans for an 18-hole disc golf course was modified to a 12-hole course “to minimize any conflict with other established park uses” but the footprint was further modified to a nine-hole course after preliminary
consultation with ornithological groups and individuals.
Public outcry against the disc golf course, a sport that involves frisbee-like discs and baskets, mounted via e-mails and social media posts and boiled over at a May 6 open house at the Libro Centre. Much of the crowd was opposed despite disc golf advocates trying to defend their game.
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Park House Museum curator Kat Bezaire announced last week they have received $10,000 from the Stephen P. Copeland Foundation. That will help restoration efforts at the Pensioner’s Cottage.
Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in collision
The Windsor Police Service states that it is investigating a vehicle collision in which a motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries.
Shortly after 9 p.m. Sept. 14, officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Front Rd. after a report of a motor vehicle collision.
Through investigation, police say officers learned that a vehicle travelling northbound on Front Road
North allegedly struck a motorcyclist from behind.
The 70-year-old motorcyclist was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information about the incident is urged to contact the Windsor Police Service’s Traffic Enforcement Unit at 519-945-9645, ext. 7032.
They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www. catchcrooks.com.
Amherstburg Fire Department honours newly retired and long-serving members
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Renaud was honoured by Lt. John Bondy, with Bondy pointing out Renaud spent 13 years with the fire department. Bondy said of Renaud “it’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog” and that Renaud’s friendship, generosity, kindness. and intellect were things he enjoyed.
In addition to others who recently retired, Bondy said “I refuse to accept you have retired” and never imagined himself making that speech, a tribute to Renaud and his other retiring colleagues and friends.
“We’re still holding out hope that you guys are going to make a comeback,” said Bondy.
Renaud was someone who “always had your back” and Bondy said that is one of the things he will remember of Renaud’s service with the Amherstburg Fire Department.
Capt. Brad Renaud paid tribute to Mann, the latter having 12 years of dedicated service with the Amherstburg Fire Department.
“From the very beginning, Adam showed up ready to learn, work and serve,” said Renaud. Mann was credited for helping to foster the
family environment within the Amherstburg Fire Department, often opening his home to his colleagues and friends from all three fire stations. Renaud said Mann always wanted to bring everyone closer and get to know them better.
Renaud recalled training with Mann and the impact that he had.
“You left the department stronger than you found it,” Renaud told Mann.
Training officer Nick D’Amore paid tribute to Wiley. D’Amore recalled sitting with him in the police station in 2014 while both were serving as police officers, and talking about taking their community service further by becoming firefighters.
“We made the leap together,” said D’Amore. As a firefighter, Wiley was credited for being steady, dependable and able to learn quickly.
“From Day 1, he didn’t hesitate,” said D’Amore. “He got in there, didn’t back down and did the job.”
Wiley left behind a legacy of professionalism, commitment and dedication within the Amherstburg Fire Department, he added, as well as a friendship that will last a lifetime.
The retirees were also honoured by Chief Michael Mio, Essex MP Chris Lewis, Essex MPP Anthony Leardi, Mayor Michael Prue, CAO Valerie Critchley, Deputy Chiefs Ron Meloche and Dan Monk and their colleagues.
Service Awards were presented to Durocher and District Chief Randy Wismer (30 years); Fire Prevention Officer Mario Fiorito and Rivait (15 years); D’Amore, Capt. Corey Vultaggio, Lt. Grant Wood, Capt. Chris Capaldi and Lt. Dave Bart (10 years) and Lt. Kyle Watts, Firefighter Jeremy Pillon, Firefighter Jamie Lauzon, Firefighter Chris Wismer, Firefighter Bill Thompson and Firefighter Todd Racine.
The Beyond the Pager Award went to Capt. Kristi Meloche and Firefighter Tyler Labrecque for assisting a person they worked with at a call. They transported a wheelchair to Leamington hospital and arranged a trailer for transport to get the wheelchair there for the person in need.
The Most Committed in 2024 Award went to Jeremy Pillon, who attended 97 per cent of training and calls, with 100 per cent in training.
ERCA board votes unanimously to halt plans for disc golf course at Holiday Beach
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Over 105 people attended that meeting which included people from around the Windsor-Essex County region.
A comment card was circulated by ERCA and those, along with e-mails, totalled 183 responses with 71.6 per cent (131 people) opposed and 28.4 per cent (52 people) in favour, according to Byrne’s report.
“At the meeting on May 6, 2025, a ‘Change.org’ petition was presented by an attendee with 1,904 signatures opposed to the disc golf proposal. The petition has since grown to 2,278 signatures,” Byrne stated in his report. “Additionally, it was reported that a demonstration in opposition to the proposed HBCA disc golf was held at a disc golf course operated
by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority, indicating the impacts of this proposal were significant and far-reaching.”
ERCA administration halted the proposal based on the negative public feedback and Byrne stated they continue to work with the donor “to find suitable alternative uses for the donated funds at Holiday Beach. Similarly, alternative options for additional recreational activities are being explored at this site to ensure continued financial viability of this conservation area.”
Byrne’s report further stated: “Discussions are ongoing with existing park users, Holiday Beach Migration Observatory, and Tourism WindsorEssex-Pelee Island, for additional opportunities for revenue generation through such things as garden mazes,
botanical/pollinator gardens, ecotourism and other uses compatible and in compliance with the Holiday Beach Management Plan and in concert with comments put forward by the public.”
ERCA chair Molly Allaire said she was “disheartened” by the direction but will respect public opinion.
“If this is what the public wants, I’ll support this decision,” she said.
Allaire said she regularly visits Holiday Beach and traffic is lower than it has been in previous years.
There is the challenge of finding new ways to attract new revenue and visitors to the site.
“It’s such a beautiful park,” said Allaire.
Allaire noted 70-year-old trees shade the beach among the amenities there.
“It’s gorgeous. It’s a hidden gem,” she said.
The nearby demonstration farm was considered for the disc golf course but that wouldn’t help provide additional revenue or visitors to the site.
Allaire wants to see new ways to attract visitors to Holiday Beach Conservation Area and help raise revenue to sustain the site.
The Amherstburg councillor added the town has considered a disc golf course in other sites, but a lack of mature trees in some parks and the “red tape” and cost hold the project back.
According to Allaire, for the town to do the project, it would cost four times as much.
A six-hole disc golf course is in Amherstburg and is located at River Canard Park.
“It’s very successful,” said Allaire. “I know people who use it all the time.”
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Hawk Festival at Holiday Beach continues to draw large crowd
By Fred Groves
How do you give a bird identity? You put a band on it.
“It’s like Census Canada coming to your home,” says Phil Roberts.
Holding up a regal-looking hawk, Roberts of the Holiday Beach Migration Observatory (HBMO) demonstrated to a large crowd last Sunday how a bird is banded for future identification.
It was part of the annual Festival of Hawks, co-hosted by the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) at Holiday Beach Conservation Area in Amherstburg over the weekend.
Roberts explained that when they catch a hawk, they identify its age, size, and gender. He said that once a bird was caught at an airport in Quebec and through banding it was identified to be 27-years-old.
Bob Hall-Brooks is the president of the Ontario Bird Banders Association and he says the sparrow hawk is a common sighting but there are fewer of them.
“There are definitely less. When I started we would catch 100 a day and now we are lucky to catch 100 in a season,” said Hall-Brooks.
Both Roberts and Hall-Brooks are well versed in their knowledge of hawks and even go as far as banding tiny hummingbirds.
Over by the Hawk Tower, Natalie Emerick and Madison Bygrove, students in the masters integrated biology program at the University of Windsor were in charge of catching the hummingbirds to be banded.
“We have to run over real fast because they can get out,” said Bygrove.
They explained that they use a hanging net and by Sunday morning had already caught three of them.
“There are a lot of them around but they aren’t going into the feeder,” said Emerick.
Upcoming study quashes report request
By Ron Giofu
A town councillor’s report to have an engineer study Concession 6 North won’t go further due to a study on all the roads coming next year.
The road has been the subject of concern by residents, especially between Alma St. and County Road 10.
Councillor Diane Pouget wanted a report on Concession 6 North and asked administration to obtain a traffic engineer to examine the road’s current condition and to provide a full report, including the cost to repair said road before budget deliberations.
Mayor Michael Prue questioned whether that time frame was possible, but deferred to CAO Valerie Critchley for further comment. A new roads needs study is planned for 2026.
“It is scheduled to be updated next year at which time we’ll be doing all roads in the municipality,” she said. “I would caution against doing one road in isolation and not in totality of what all the other roads are.”
Any decisions on capital projects can be dealt with during budget but the roads needs study will help with the apportioning of resources, she added.
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The Holiday Beach Migration Observatory (HBMO) and the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) co-hosted the Festival of
High up in the hawk tower, looking out at the conservation area, Paul Gosselin was tabulating Sunday’s count which included a few bald eagles and turkey vultures along with the various types of hawks.
While the annual Hawk Festival, which has been going since 1974 is a two-day fall event, he explained that they count the birds from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30.
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This year’s event featured information booths including Parks Canada and ERCA and the Owl Prowl Saturday night.
One of the popular events is the adoption of a hawk that has been banded and released. Larry Ludwick of Michigan has been helping out at the Holiday Beach Conservation Area for over four decades and he says the number of birds depends on the available food.
“When the food tells them it’s time to move, they move.”
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Area. Madison Bygrove spreads her wings near the hawk tower (left) while Phil Roberts gets a hawk ready for banding (below).
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Local artists unveil “Drawn Together” exhibit at local business
By Ron Giofu
The Local Collective Art Project has come together for its second exhibit.
“Drawn Together” was unveiled last Sunday afternoon at The O, located within Hotel STRY, with artists working with a theme by artist Stephen Gibb. Gibb is one of the 12 artists that make up the Local Collective Art Project and he created a drawing of a face with its tongue sticking out, divided into 12 squares, and artists had to use the lines from the original drawing and incorporate them into their artwork. Artists did not know the final design until the end.
The other 11 artists are Marshall White, Cameron Arksey, Matthew Zaidan, Andrea White, Brooke White, Rocco DiPasquale, Dylan White, Dennis White, Jermaine Baylis, Rob McLellan and Natalie White.
Gibb said the idea came from a grade school art project “and trying to get people to paint the same picture.”
Noting his father was an elementary school principal, Gibb recalled him doing a similar project.
“I remember him designing a project like this and each kid getting a segment of it to draw,” said Gibb.
Gibb said he saw some of the artwork before it was unveiled and thought it was coming together well. He was confident that people would enjoy the final project.
“I think people will be surprised,” said Gibb.
The setting at The O was good, he added, and he believed it was nice to have the venue support them as artists.
“It’s kind of an ideal set-up,” he said.
McLellan said it has been a great experience to be part of the Collective, noting it has pushed artists such as himself out of their comfort zones.
“This has been an awesome experience,” said McLellan. Arksey thanked artist Dylan White for helping to found The Local Collective Art Project and Gibb for his vision on the “Drawn Together” exhibit.
Zaidan helped with the marketing, designing posters, flyers and social media posts. He said the Halloween show coming up at The O beginning Oct. 19 features the Collective and other guest artists.
“I’m really pleased with how it all turned out, and I can’t wait to do more with this group. Big thanks to Dylan and Stephen for the well-executed concept and installation, and to our gracious hosts from Hotel STRY and The O.”
Fest-For-All comes to Amherstburg, features county municipalities
By Ron Giofu
The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee presented its second annual “Accessibility Fest-For-All” this year and chose Amherstburg as its location.
This year’s festival was held at the Libro Centre, with the first event having been last year in Colchester. Events and activities included a Miracle League baseball game, roughly 50 events, fitness classes for different abilities, adaptive yoga, an Aphasia Friendly Canada information session offered by the University of Windsor, raffles and sledge hockey courtesy of the Windsor Ice Bullets.
The sledge hockey game featured Team Canada captain Tyler McGregor.
Dennis Sanson, chair of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee, said accessibility is more than just removing obstacles but it is also about opening doors and creating meaningful opportunities for all.
Sledge hockey was one of the events at last Friday’s “Fest-For-All.”
“It is about creating a sense of belonging for each and every one of us,” said Sanson.
The Fest-For-All is an example of what cam be accomplished when people approach situations with open minds and hearts, he added.
Warden Hilda MacDonald was impressed with what she saw, including the Miracle League diamond, noting it was the first of its kind in Canada.
“How cool is that?” she asked.
Accessibility and inclusion are not just ideas, she indicated, as they need to be remembered and implemented all year long so that all residents can have comfortable, meaningful lives.
MacDonald thanked the county’s accessibility committee, the volunteers, county staff and others who put the Fest-For-All together and encouraged people to ask questions and get involved.
“Events like these remind us why accessibility matters so much,” said MacDonald.
Mayor Michael Prue said the Miracle League of Amherstburg is not just a place to play, it “provides joy and community spirit.” He said the town wants spaces that are welcoming and accessible to all.
Of the Libro Centre, Prue added “we are so very, very proud of it” and also thanked those who helped present the Accessibility Fest-For-All.
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The Local Collective Art Project unveiled the “Drawn Together” exhibit last Sunday afternoon at The O.
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Amherstburg resident Barbara Robinson celebrates 100th birthday
By Ron Giofu
An Amherstburg resident celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday, but a family party was held to honour her last weekend.
Family and friends of Barbara Robinson celebrated her milestone birthday with her Sunday afternoon. While recognition from the Prime Minister’s office was displayed nearby, Robinson also received recognition from Mayor Michael Prue.
Robinson’s family includes five children, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Born Sept. 16, 1925 in Regina, Robinson would move to Ontario but not originally to Amherstburg.
After moving to Fort Erie, she moved to Simcoe where she started to raise her family. Robinson came to Amherstburg in 1962.
Pam DiGiovanni, one of Robinson’s daughters, pointed out their mother worked at Amherst Quarries for one year before she moved over to SKD, where she worked in accounting for the remainder of her 25-year career.
Working in the community, and staying active with seniors, was what Robinson did in her retirement. She was the treasurer of the Fort Malden Golden Age Club for many years and was also voted the winner of the
Gertie Kilgallin Award as Senior of the Year in 1997. Robinson also served as the treasurer with Christ Anglican Church, where she still tries to attend Sunday morning services as often as she can.
One of the secrets of Robinson’s longevity is her family, she stated.
“I have the greatest family anyone could ever ask for,” said Robinson.
Robinson said she enjoyed her party last Sunday. She said she never imagined making it to her 100th birthday.
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Barbara Robinson receives a plaque from Mayor Michael Prue on the occasion of her 100th birthday. A party was held last Sunday.
Anna Buckie, (left) and Klaus Salucop were recognized by the Gibson Gallery for their plein air skills.
Gibson Gallery honors plein air winners
By Fred Groves
The Gibson Gallery honoured three artists who took part in the Plein Air Painting competition.
It was part of this year’s Art by the River and it put the talented creators to the real test. The winners were honoured Sunday afternoon at the gallery.
“I want to thank everyone who participated. It’s a lot of fun. We plan on doing it again next year. It means a lot to the gallery,” said Lisa Bassett, chair of the exhibit committee.
Plein Air Painting is when artists sit outside, utilize natural light and paint what they see.
It is the second year the Gibson
Gallery has held this competition and taking first place was Sandra Ellis and her piece, “The Barracks” which is of the barracks at Fort Malden and it was done in watercolour and pen.
Taking second place was Anna Buckie who did Riviere d’Azure. Third was won by Klaus Salucop who did “Brian the Bass Player” in pen and ink on paper.
Buckie has a studio in Walkerville and is no stranger to the concentration it takes to paint outside.
“I’ve done it a lot. I’ve been doing it for three years now,” she said.
Buckie knows that creating in the plein air mode requires the artist to adapt to their surroundings.
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Fest-For-All held at the Libro Centre
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“Accessibility is a journey we are on together and today we move forward together,” he said during last Friday’s event.
Miracle League of Amherstburg president Shawn Dufour said he came aboard after the previous board stepped down after roughly 13 years of exemplary service. He said his three-year journey as president has led to joy and happiness every time he is at the diamond.
“I smile every Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,” said Dufour.
There are roughly 180 players on nine teams, he added, with volunteers always welcome to sign up at www.amherstburgmiracle.com.
In loving memory of
and
who passed away 34 years
Losing you is a heartache that will never go away. It’s just as painful now as it was that very sad day. It caused us all so much grief. And if love alone could have saved you you’d be here with us today. Lovingly remembered and missed,
Linda, Vince and families.
Robinson
turns 100
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As a person who enjoys Sudoku, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, Robinson credits that for keeping her mind sharp. She said she is happy with her life overall.
Robinson said while she had regrets, most people do.
“I did the best I could.”
Prue said people often ask those who live to be 100-years-old what their secret is, and believed it’s not just what they eat or what their genes are. He said a big reason is because of the friends and family who love them.
“You’ve lived a very good and full life,” Prue told Robinson.
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING:
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 199952, under Section 34 of the Planning Act.
ANY PERSON who wishes to attend and address Council by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 9, 2025. To register for electronic participation please email the Clerk at clerk@amherstburg.ca. Once you register, you will be given information on how to make your submission at the electronic meeting by electronic participation. To participate, you will need access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone.
ANY PERSON who wishes watch the meeting proceedings only, please visit http://video.islive.ca/amherstburg/live. html
THE SUBJECT LANDS AND PURPOSE OF THIS REZONING APPLICATION:
This rezoning application will affect approximately 6523 sq ft ± of land described as Part Bois Blanc Island, Pat of Part 1, and Part of Part 2, 12R-16129 municipally known as Part of 596 Gold Coast Drive and Part of 598 Gold Coast Drive (see key map below). The subject lands are currently zoned Resort Residential/Resort Commercial (RR/RC) Zone and designated Recreational Development in the Town’s Official Plan.
More photos from the Fest-For-All are on the RTT’s website and on the newspaper’s social media sites.
Prue said it was an honour to represent the town and wish her a happy birthday, and pointed out that Robinson is still doing well for her age.
“This woman is as sharp as a tack,” said the mayor.
This rezoning, if approved, will change the zoning of the subject lands noted above from the “Resort Residential/Resort Commercial (RR/RC) Zone” to “Special Provision Resort Residential/Resort Commercial (RR/RC-) Zone”.
The effect of the amendment will be to allow for a public use to be added as a permitted use. The rezoning is also proposed to specifically reduce the number of required standard parking spaces for the public use from 3 spaces to 1 space, reduce the required planting strip width on the north property line from 3 m to 1.5 m and to permit a 10.3 m driveway width being 100% of the lot frontage to allow for fire truck access.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by email to the Clerk at clerk@amherstburg.ca or in person by appointment for drop-off at Town Hall located at 271 Sandwich Street South. Comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025 before the meeting and will be read aloud prior to the application being heard by Council.
NO PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the bylaw was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Land Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Amherstburg before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there is reasonable grounds to do so.
Further information relating to the proposed Zoning By-law (File# ZBA/15/25) Amendment is available for inspection by calling or emailing the Planning Department Office during normal office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is also available for review on the Town of Amherstburg Website: www.amherstburg.ca. If you wish to be notified of the passage of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Town at the address below. The hearing will be available for viewing by livestream by visiting www.amherstburg.ca
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Dated at the Town of Amherstburg this 17th day of September, 2025. Chris Aspila, Manager, Planning Services Town of Amherstburg, Libro Centre 3295 Meloche Road, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 Telephone: (519) 736-5408; Fax No. (519) 736-9859 Website: www.amherstburg.ca
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Creativity and joy are themes for you this week, Taurus. Engage in hobbies, spend time with loved ones and embrace fun pursuits. Your artistic side may be especially inspired
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Your home and family life take center stage right now, Gemini. You might be focused on domestic projects, redecorating or spending quality time with the people you love.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
It is time for rest and introspection, Libra. You might feel a need to retreat and recharge your batteries in the days to come. Pay attention to what your body is telling you.
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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Expand your horizons, Capricorn. This is a great week for learning, planning travel or exploring new hobbies. Try to step outside of your comfort zone as much as possible.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, you might be dealing with financial arrangements or deepening a close bond with someone. Regardless, trust and vulnerability are important concepts right now.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Personal and professional relationships are your priority this week, Pisces. It’s important to compromise and seek harmony in all you do.
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Exemption granted for Boblo fire garage
By Ron Giofu
Town council has agreed to exempt the proposed municipal garage to house a fire truck from post-disaster requirements under the Ontario Building Code.
A report from planner Janine Mastronardi pointed out that a postdisaster building means a building “that is necessary for the provision of essential services to the general public in the event of a disaster and includes hospitals, emergency treatment facilities, blood banks, telephone exchanges, power generating stations and electrical substations, control centres for air, land and marine transportation, water treatment and water storage facilities, water and sewage pumping stations, sewage treatment facilities, emergency response facilities, and communication facilities.”
“Given this building is only housing a fire vehicle, council has the ability to exempt it from post-disaster construction,” the report stated.
Councillor Peter Courtney said he fielded several questions and concerns
on the issue and asked administration to further explain the matter. CAO Valerie Critchley said usually there would be “six to ten major components” of the building that would raise the costs of construction.
Enhancements to the building needed for post-disaster construction would increase costs by $150,000-$250,000 over the budgeted $600,000 cost, Critchley indicated.
“The structure we are proposing will have heat, will have electricity and will have washrooms,” she said. “It’s not uncommon in these buildings (to have post-disaster exemptions made).”
Mastronardi’s written report said: “The proposed municipal garage is required to be constructed to meet Ontario Building Code spatial separation requirements for fire separation. The proposed municipal garage is to being built to house a fire truck. This structure will not be used as a fire station for staff operations and therefore the recommendation provides little to no risk.”
Plein Air artists recognized by gallery
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“It was windy that day and cold and I was standing by the river. In the Leamington competition my paper blew away,” said Buckie, who is from the Ukraine.
Buckie has been part of competitions in Amherstburg, Leamington and Kingsville and says she does not find it hindering when people talk to her as she is working.
“We work in any conditions. I have a chair with a little roof.”
While the artists were recognized for their work on Sunday, there is an interesting exhibit going on now until Sept. 28. It is called “Depths of my Soul,” by Stephen Romanow and it’s a combination of both words and art.
The Gibson Gallery is located at 140 Richmond St. For more information, call 519-736-2826.
“Battle in the Burg” includes national champ in action
By Ron Giofu
Boxers took centre ring on the weekend when “Battle in the Burg” returned to Amherstburg.
Nine fights and two demonstration
matches were featured at Saturday night’s show, organized by the Fighting Island Boxing Club and held outside at Shooters Roadhouse. The main event featured Fighting Island’s Curtis Realba defeating Grayson
O’Conner From Beaver Boxing Club, in a rematch from the national championship finals that was also won by Realba.
Fighting Island Boxing Club owner/ coach Joe LeBlanc was also honoured as part of the night. He was given a championship belt as a tribute by the boxing community for his efforts.
“Curtis was the main one. That’s the one we needed to get,” he said.
Also on the card that night from Fighting Island Boxing Club were Dawson Woltz-Raby, Nick Grimaldi and Adrian Strong. While there results of those fights were a loss by split decision, an exhibition fight and a unanimous decision defeat, LeBlanc was still happy with how the night went.
“It was phenomenal,” said LeBlanc. “Great show, great turnout, in a great community. The weather was great.”
LeBlanc said the real results are
at provincial and national competitions, noting club shows like Saturday night’s card are used mainly to have boxers hone their skills.
“As long as you learn something at a club show, it’s a win,” said LeBlanc. “It doesn’t mean anything until you get to provincials and nationals. These are developmental shows for these athletes.”
“Battle in the Burg” was a lot of work to put together, LeBlanc added, and he was surprised by the honour he received.
“I was impressed they got this belt for me. That was kind of a cool moment,” he said.
LeBlanc said the club is thankful to Jeff Coulter of Smart Build Group for providing the tent over the ring in the parking lot. Local realtor John D’Alimonte also helped sponsor the show.
“Ruck to Remember” comes through Amherstburg, aids homeless vets
By Ron Giofu
An initiative to aid homeless veterans and those nearing homelessness came to Windsor-Essex County and ChathamKent last week.
The “Ruck to Remember” was held with participants carrying ruck sacks weighing about 50 pounds each to and from participating Legions in the area. One of the participating Legions was Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157
Participants “rucked” for four days from Sept. 10-14, with ruckers walking approximately 140 kilometres across four days. The distance is calculated based on
every veteran and first responder that has been lost over the past year.
It began last Wednesday at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 644 in Windsor, before heading out the next day. After stops at the Tilston Armoury in Windsor and lunch in LaSalle, the group came into Amherstburg last Thursday.
The ruckers came into town around 5 p.m. that day, and were met by cadets, branch members, police and fire, and escorted to the Amherstburg Legion.
“We are honoured to have this group in our branch,” said Legion Br. 157 president Shawn Wilkie.
The “Ruck to Remember” is in its
eleventh year and has raised over $1.2 million so far to help less fortunate veterans, noted Wilkie. About 1,250 veterans have been helped through the “Leave the Streets Behind” program.
Donations came in from the Legion district, zone, the Ladies Auxiliary, the Legion and Ladies Auxiliary from Br. 399 in Belle River, and the Harrow Legion, with the North Wall Riders motorcycle club helping to block off intersections and help with traffic control.
Lino Di Julio of Hamilton was one of the ruckers and addressed the crowd in Amherstburg. He credited the Legions, cadets and all supporters for backing
what they do, as they “make it worth it” by helping the cause.
Di Julio added there are dedicated staff and volunteers who help find homeless veterans and give them support.
“They are doing fantastic work.”
The ruckers spent Thursday night in Amherstburg before heading to Kingsville the following day where they stopped at Legion Br. 188.
On Saturday, they went from Kingsville to Comber and on the final day last Sunday, they went from Comber to Chatham Br. 642.
For more information, visit www. ruck2remember.com.
Effort to have engineer’s report for Concession 6 North defeated
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Pouget said Concession 6 North had been a priority in 2023, but “at the very last minute” council was told money could go to fix the road or to be invested into parks.
“Since then, there’s been a lot of work on the other concessions and it has forced other residents to use the 6th North,” she said. The road appears to be delipidating,
said Pouget, “and all I’m asking is to have another look at it prior to this budget to see if it can be moved up.”
Prue said the budget will be started “within a few weeks” and wondered if the town could find an engineer for the projects in time. Councillor Molly Allaire said the roads needs study is already funded for next year.
“We’re going to look at all the roads as a whole,” she said.
Allaire cautioned against putting one
road ahead of another, especially in an election year. She said the engineering funding was moved up in the last budget for the roadway.
“That just looks terrible to say the least,” she said. “I won’t be supporting it. I appreciate the thought and the effort. I’m a huge fighter for the county.”
The town is already doing work on Concession 8 North with work on Concession 5 North planned,
Allaire added.
“It’s up to these engineers to tell us and looking at it as a whole is more important than picking which one we want,” said Allaire.
Councillor Linden Crain said the town has to follow the roads needs study that outlines what roads to tackle first. He believed it would be piecemealing it to tackle the road before budget.
Pouget’s motion was defeated.
Fighting Island Boxing Club owner Joe LeBlanc was honored with a title belt for his contributions to the boxing community (left photo) while national champion Curtis Realba (red) won against Grayson O’Conner (above). More photos are on the RTT’s social media sites.
Ruckers were welcomed and marched into Amherstburg last Thursday evening (left) and gathered with cadets, members of the Amherstburg and surrounding Legions, cadets and supporters at Br. 157 (right). The “Ruck to Remember” aids veterans who are either homeless or nearing homelessness.
Community Calendar
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
MISSION AGM; The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission is hosting its annual general meeting (AGM) at 6:30 p.m at the Mission, 298 Victoria St. S., Amherstburg. A light dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will commence at 7 p.m. RSVP to aburgmission@yahoo. com should you be available to attend. Everyone welcome, seating is limited. For info, call 519-736-9140.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
MASS FOR FATHER DONATO; Memorial Mass for Father Donato at St. John the Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. Celebrant will be Father Brian Jane. Celebration of life will follow at Suttons Funeral Home. All welcome.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
AMHERSTBURG FREEDOM MUSEUM 50TH
ANNIVERSARY GALA; Held at the Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave., in Windsor. Keynote speaker is Bishop Paul S. Morton. VIP tickets $500, partner tickets $300, support tickets $175 and general admission $125. Starts at 6 p.m. For info or tickets, call 519-736-5433, e-mail curator@amherstburgfreedom.org or visit www. amherstburgfreedom.org/50th-Gala.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
MCGREGOR MUG RUN & BEER FESTIVAL; Held at Co-An Park in McGregor. Concession 11 road closure in front of park from 2-6 p.m. This is the final mug run! Races (5K & 10K) start at 3 p.m., beer fest in the park. For more info, visit www.mcgregormugrun.com.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
ICE CREAM SOCIAL; Being held as a fundraiser for Be The Light Outreach Ministry. Held at 148 Texas Road from 6-8 p.m. Cost $5 per ice cream. Everyone welcome.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
BE WELL EXPO; Runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1525 Hwy
3. The third annual free community event is dedicated to health, wellness, and connection. Explore exhibitor booths, discover local resources, and pick up your complimentary copy of the Be Well Resource Guide. With information sessions, health screenings, and interactive opportunities, this event is designed to support your well-being and connect you with valuable services across Windsor-Essex.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
MEET & GREET THE NEW PASTOR; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on the corner of Alma & 3rd Concession are thankful unto God for the new Shepherd coming to them. Pastor Donatan Ferreira will conduct his first service at Good Shepherd at 1 p.m. Refreshments will follow. All are cordially invited. Good Shepherd’s services beginning Oct. 5 will be at 10 a.m. every Sunday.
GOOD NEIGHBOUR DINNER/DANCE; Rib dinner including baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert, coffee & tea served at 5:30 p.m. Held at 272 St. Paul St., Belle River. Music by Crystal St. Denis starts at 2 p.m. Cost $17 in advance or $20 at the door. E-transfers accepted: goodneighbour@cogeco.net or call 519-728-2138.
ONGOING
FILL THE HEARTH FOR THE HARVEST; The Park House Museum is collecting non-perishable food items and hygiene supplies for the Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission. The Park House is trying to fill a historic hearth with goods such as jam, peanut butter, fruit snacks, bear paws, large soups, Side Kicks, tuna, canned fruit, applesauce cups, pudding cups, canned potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper and deodorant. People can drop off goods to the Park House Museum (214 Dalhousie St., Amherstburg) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Items will be collected until Oct. 1.
FILL A FORD; Joe Meloche Ford trying to fill a vehicle with non-perishable food items. Food will be donated to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission. Goods being collected Sept. 15-25, donations can be made during business hours at the dealership.
DINNER DISCONTINUED; The free dinner that was being held at Lighthouse Church Thursday evenings has been discontinued. Those needing hot meals can go to the Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission at 12 noon every weekday.
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Linda Cecelia Stewart (née Pouget)
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Linda Cecelia Stewart (née Pouget), who passed away peacefully on the morning of September 10th, surrounded by her family.
Linda dedicated 41 years of her life as a registered nurse, (Leamington District Memorial Hospital & Goderich Alexandra Marine and General Hospital) in caring for others with compassion, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to helping those in need. Her generous heart touched countless lives, both personally and professionally.
Linda was the beloved wife of Ronald Stewart, with whom she shared love and partnership. She was a devoted mother to Victoria (Gregory) and Kristine (Ian), and a cherished grandmother to Jaylin, Emee (Jordan) and Kevin. as well as a proud Nana to Jude. She will be missed by her siblings Marjorie, Dorothy, Rose Marie and Lucy.
Linda was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Myrtle Pouget, as well as her beloved son Jeffrey, and siblings Mary Ann and Robert whom she now joins in eternal peace.
Linda will be remembered for her warmth, strength, and the love she poured into her family. Her legacy will live on through the family she so deeply loved and through the many lives she touched during her remarkable nursing career.
The family finds comfort in knowing that Linda’s final moments were peaceful, surrounded by those who meant the most to her.
Donations may be made in her memory to Goderich Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. https://www. amghfoundation.ca/give-in-memory
Linda will be profoundly missed and forever loved.
CORPORATION OFTHE TOWN OFAMHERSTBURG
NOTICE OF STATUTORYPUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation ofthe Town of Amherstburg willhold public meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 commencing at 5:00 p.m in the Town Amherstburg CouncilChambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario. purpose of this meeting is to considera proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Economic Development Community Improvement Plan, By-law 2023-058
NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 commencing at 5:00 p.m in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Economic Development Community Improvement Plan, By-law 2023-058.
ANY PERSON who wishes to attend and address Councilby electronic means,must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than Thursday, October 9th, 2025. To registerfor electronic participation please email the Clerk’s office at clerk@amherstburg.ca Once you register, will be given information on how to make your submission at the electronic meetingby electronicparticipation. To participate, you willneed access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone.
ANY PERSON who wishes to attend and address Council by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than Thursday, October 9th, 2025. To register for electronic participation please email the Clerk’s office at clerk@amherstburg.ca . Once you register, you will be given information on how to make your submission at the electronic meeting by electronic participation. To participate, you will need access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone.
ANY PERSON who wishes watch the meeting proceedings only, please http://video.islive.ca/amherstburg/live.html
THE SUBJECT LANDSAND PURPOSE OFTHIS PLAN:
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THE SUBJECT LANDS AND PURPOSE OF THIS PLAN:
The Town of Amherstburg has policies in the Official Plan that allow for the designation Community Improvement Areas.The following map shows the location of the Subject Lands.
The Town of Amherstburg has policies in the Official Plan that allow for the designation of Community Improvement Areas. The following map shows the location of the Subject Lands.
The Town of Amherstburg is considering updating the policies in the Eco nomic Development Community Improvement Plan to help supply shovelready new industrial building sites and create new employment opportunities for Town residents.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposi tion to the proposed amendment to the Economic Development Community Improvement Plan by email to the Clerk’s office at clerk@amherstburg.ca or in person by appointment for drop-off at the Libro Centre located at 3295 Meloche Road. Comments must be submitted by Thursday October 9th, 2025 before the meeting and will be read aloud prior to the application being heard by Council.
If you wish to be notified of the decision of Council on the proposed amend ment to the Economic Development Community Improvement Plan you must make a written request to the Clerk’s Office at 271 Sandwich St. S., Amher stburg, ON, N9V 2A5.
NO PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the bylaw was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Land Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
The Town of Amherstburg isconsidering updating the policies in the Economic Development Community Improvement Plan to help supply shovel-ready new industrial building sitesand create newemploymentopportunities for Town residents
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Amherstburg before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedomof Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Town to remove you want to learn more about why and how the Towncollects your information, write to the Town Clerk's Office, 271 Sandwich South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 or call 519-736-0012.
Further information relating to the proposed amendment to the Economic Development Community Improvement Plan is available for inspection by calling or emailing the Planning Department Office during normal office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The proposed amendments are also available for review on the Town of Amherstburg Website: www.amherstburg.ca. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Economic Development Community Improvement Plan, you must make a written request to the Town at the address below.
The meeting will be available for viewing by livestream by visiting www.amherstburg.ca.
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DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 17th day of September, 2025.
Christopher Aspila
Manager, Planning Services
Town of Amherstburg
Libro Centre
3295 Meloche Road
Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8
Telephone: (519) 736-5408
Fax No. (519) 736-9859
Website: www.amherstburg.ca
Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. If you want to learn more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk's Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 or call 519-736-0012.
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Regular Council Mtg Town hall 6pm
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Year of the Tree Theme: Trees VS Water Conservation
Last Day to Call for White Goods Pick Up519-736-3664
visitamherstburg .ca/uncommon Yard Waste North Zone Yard Waste South Zone
Saved by the BEEP! Test your smoke alarms! Special Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee Mtg Town Hall 5pm
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Municipal Office and The Libro Centre will be closed. White Goods Pickup
SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR AMHERSTBURG ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Town of Amherstburg is seeking one (1) member to be appointed to the Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAAC). The AAAC is responsible for carrying out all obligations of an Accessibility Advisory Committee as established by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005, and a majority of members shall be persons with disabilities.
Applications will be received until Friday, October 31st at 4:30 pm from eligible residents of the Town of Amherstburg who desire to have their name considered for appointment to the AAAC for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
• Be a tenant or owner of land in the Town of Amherstburg, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
• Be 18 years of age or older;
• Fairly represent the sector of the specified Committee;
• Commit the time required to work on the Committee.
Application forms are available in the vestibule at Town Hall, 271 Sandwich Street South, or on the Town’s website at www.amherstburg.ca. All submissions will be accepted by the undersigned by mail, facsimile, hand delivery, email, or electronic submission via the website. Please visit the relevant Committee webpage to seek additional information. Please visit the “Vacancies” page to apply via electronic submission.
For further information or accessibility related inquiries please contact:
Kevin Fox, Municipal Clerk/Risk Manager 271 Sandwich Street South Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 2A5 Phone: (519) 736-0012 ext. 2272 FAX: (519) 736-5403 clerk@amherstburg.ca
