Posted Tuesday, April 23, 2024

A new boutique hotel is weeks away from opening in Amherstburg. Nestled in the heart of Amherstburg, Hotel STRY (pronounced Story, like a book) will open at a landmark building at 70 Murray Street that has been restored to its former glory.

Posted Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Hundreds of people whooped and cheered Saturday as drag queens took to the stage in downtown Amherstburg. Many of those same people were later captivated by the antics of the Hoop You fire show on the stage at the other end of the TRUE Fest winter festival.

Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023

A new waterfront legacy project was unveiled in Amherstburg Thursday morning made possible through an investment from the WindsorEssex Community Foundation in celebration of their 40 Years of Inspiring Philanthropy.

Posted Thursday, November 23, 2023

Everybody loves a parade and in this episode Arms Bumanlag talks to Maggie Durocher, Executive Director of the Windsor Parade Corporation who is ready to kick off the holiday season with three parades she and her team organize. Amherstburg on November 25 at 6 p.m. The parade starts in downtown Amherstburg at Sandwich Street, ending at Toddy Jones Park. The event is part of the River Lights Winter Festival.

Posted Monday, November 20, 2023

Check out page 49 of the November/December issue of Biz X Magazine to see Amherstburg Open Air Weekends named "The Most Wonderful Event of the Year"

Posted Monday, October 2, 2023

A Southwestern Ontario town that will ring a bell for Essex County locals was the star of this week's episode of Still Standing, a CBC program that features comedian Jonny Harris exploring the ins and outs of Canadian small-town life.

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Imagine an alternate reality in which technology was available in the Victorian era. If you can get your head around that, you’d be into the world of steampunk, the theme of the annual Amherstburg Uncommon Festival, which took place over three days on the weekend.

Posted Thursday, September 14, 2023

Step into a world where steampunk meets wizards! This uncommon event is packed with more shows and excitement than ever before. Win fabulous prizes at the most extravagant costume contest, or take in one of the many street performances and activities that come alive in the historic downtown streets.

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Get ready to embark on a whimsical journey from September 15th to 17th as the enchanting and utterly outrageous festival returns to downtown Amherstburg. It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss, where the worlds of steampunk and magic collide in the most delightful way possible.

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This year’s uncommon event will feature more shows and excitement than prior events. Those attending can win prizes at the most extravagant costume contest or take in one of the many street performances and activities that come alive in the historic downtown streets.