Fort Malden Opens For The Season Saturday With Gate Changes

Posted Saturday, May 17, 2025

Fort Malden National Historic Site in Amherstburg is now open for the season.

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‘Lot of pride’ — Amherstburg eyes big downtown heritage district to preserve 1800s charm

Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2025

With the Ford government increasingly pressuring municipalities to speed up and expand development to help address Ontario’s housing crisis, the Town of Amherstburg has taken a big political step to protect its historic charm.

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Amherstburg appoints new town crier

Posted Monday, May 12, 2025

Amherstburg once again has an official town crier. On Monday night, town council appointed Norm Ross to the role that was left vacant in 2019 following Frank Gorham's retirement.

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Amherstburg Festivals Make Top 100 List

Posted Sunday, March 2, 2025

Four festivals in Amherstburg made Festivals and Events Ontario 2025 Top 100 Festivals & Events.

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Chilly weather doesn’t cool off Amherstburg’s True Fest

Posted Monday, January 27, 2025

It was a cold night, the wind sometimes whipped through Dalhousie Street in Amherstburg, but that didn’t stop hundreds of people from dancing along to singing drag queens and marvelling at fire juggling at the annual TRUE Fest festival on Saturday.

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PHOTOS: Amherstburg TRUE Fest

Posted Sunday, January 26, 2025

Amherstburg’s TRUE Fest turned the downtown streets of Amherstbug into a disco dance party Saturday evening.

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TRUE Fest takes over downtown Amherstburg Jan. 25

Posted Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Amherstburg's annual TRUE Fest, an outdoor street party, returns Jan. 25 for an evening of dancing, live entertainment and delicious treats.

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Big crowds take in Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade

Posted Saturday, November 23, 2024

A large contingent of floats and bands travelled the route on a crisp fall evening, with Santa and Mrs. Claus bringing holiday cheer to the crowds on Sandwich, Richmond and Dalhousie streets for the finale.

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PHOTOS: Santas Fill The Streets of Amherstburg For Run & River Lights Tree Lighting

Posted Sunday, November 17, 2024

Amherstburg's annual Christmas light celebration, River Lights, kicked off Saturday evening along with the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s popular Super Santa run!

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Enbridge supporting Amherstburg’s Magic of River Lights opening night

Posted Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Enbridge has donated to Amherstburg’s River Lights Opening Night as the annual display continues again this year.

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