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“Strong Mayor” powers to be discussed by town council
“Strong Mayor” powers could be coming to all Essex County municipalities, including Amherstburg, but several mayors don’t really seem to...
Ron Giofu
2 days ago


Town council recommended to further explore OPP, report updates policing options
The ongoing policing issue will come back before town council April 14, with a recommendation to go ahead with exploring the Ontario...
Ron Giofu
6 days ago


County council members voice opposition towards regional policing
Essex County Civic Centre It looks like the Town of Amherstburg is running out of options when it comes to the future of policing. During...
Fred Groves
6 days ago

Mixed concerns on new county development charges
Background study on proposed charges being released April 15 Essex County is looking at creating development charges (DCs) on new...
Fred Groves
6 days ago


Golf cart program for Boblo sought
Amherstburg town council is looking to the province to see if Bois Blanc Island can be part of a provincial pilot project to allow golf...
Ron Giofu
6 days ago


Infrastructure standards manual delayed until late April
Amherstburg Municipal Building. Amherstburg town council has delayed the adoption of its updated infrastructure standards manual for a...
Ron Giofu
6 days ago

Regional policing request garners little interest
Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy hopes to bring a motion forward at a future meeting to at least see how much a consultant would cost
Fred Groves
Apr 4


Town sees $162 million in construction value in 2024
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) was constructed from a former garage at a Gore St. property in 2024. The Town of Amherstburg’s building...
Ron Giofu
Apr 1


Liberal Sutton kicks off campaign for April 28 federal election
Essex Liberal candidate Chris Sutton (left) was joined by Irek Kusmierczyk last Saturday afternoon at Sutton’s campaign launch. There was...
Fred Groves
Apr 1
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