The Housing Ballot: Where Windsor-Essex’s Mayoral Candidates Stand
October 18th 2026
A town-by-town look at the housing positions of the leading mayoral candidates in Windsor and all seven Essex County towns before the October 26 municipal election.
Chuck’s Roadhouse Could Be Moving Into the Old Amherstburg LCBO
September 29th 2026
Chuck's Roadhouse is looking to open a location in the former LCBO on Sandwich Street South in Amherstburg and is searching for a franchisee to run it. Nothing is official yet.
Amherstburg Opens $3.06 Million Waterfront Festival Plaza on Former Duffy’s Site
September 23rd 2026
After years of planning and construction, Amherstburg has officially opened another major section of its Detroit River waterfront to the public. The Amherstburg Waterfront Festival Plaza is now open at 306 Dalhousie Street on the...
Wineology Is Coming To Amherstburg: What We Know So Far
August 20th 2026
Amherstburg just got some very good news. Wineology, the wine bar that has quietly become one of the most talked about spots in Windsor-Essex, is opening a fourth location in the heart of Amherstburg. It...
The Crown Royal Plant in Amherstburg Has a Buyer. Here’s What a Second Act Could Look Like
July 31st 2026
The former Crown Royal plant in Amherstburg has a buyer, and I don’t think the town has fully processed what that means yet. A site that has been part of Amherstburg’s identity for 55 years...
Amherstburg’s New Waterfront Festival Plaza Could Become One of Essex County’s Biggest Summer Attractions
May 13th 2026
After years of planning, construction, and plenty of anticipation from locals, Amherstburg’s new Waterfront Festival Plaza finally has an opening timeline. The town says the new waterfront space is expected to officially open during the...
Amherstburg River’s Edge Expansion: Traffic Concerns Highlight the Real Challenge of Adding Housing
April 1st 2026
A proposed expansion of the River’s Edge development in Amherstburg is getting pushback from local residents, and if you’ve been following housing conversations across Windsor-Essex, none of this should come as a surprise. The next...
Crown Royal Plant in Amherstburg Listed for Sale: What It Means for the Local Economy
January 5th 2026
One of the most recognizable industrial properties in Windsor-Essex has officially hit the market. Diageo has listed its Crown Royal bottling plant in Amherstburg for sale ahead of a planned shutdown in early 2026. The facility has been...
Windsor-Essex Real Estate Market Update – September 2025
October 2nd 2025
The Windsor-Essex real estate market slowed down in September, marking one of the quietest months in recent years. Buyers and sellers alike are paying close attention as inventory builds and prices show signs of flattening....
Big Changes Coming to Downtown Amherstburg!
July 21st 2025
Exciting changes are on the horizon for downtown Amherstburg. Town council has officially approved a transformative development for the former site of General Amherst High School which will be two high-rise towers that will bring...