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Amherstburg councillor calling for more signage reminding of golf cart ban in Lakewood Beach area
Amherstburg councillor Diane Pouget has called for an expedited report that will outline steps on the installation of signage in the Lakewood Beach area to remind residents that use of golf carts is prohibited. Pouget said she has received complaints from residents stating people have been cutting through private property on golf carts and doing unsafe activity, such as spinouts on the beach. 'In fact, pictures were sent to us, and they showed children as young as 12 driving these golf carts, along with young children that appear to be no more than five years old on the back of them,' Pouget said. Pouget said this initiative is all about safety. 'We don't have sidewalks in that area, and we have a group home, and these people want to walk, they get their exercise by walking, and some of these golf carts have gone quite close to the residents and we just want to keep people safe,' she said. She said the town already has the signs in their possession. 'We just need to understand what the costs of these signs will be to install, and we're just asking that it be done quite quickly because we fear for the safety of these young people,' Pouget said. Pouget said she hopes council receives the report back by June 24. - Written by Dustin Coffman and Rob Hindi/AM800 News.
CTV News
11-06-2025
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Amherstburg mayor wants to explore implementing a ward system
Amherstburg's mayor wants town staff to look into implementing a ward system. Currently, councillors represent the town as a whole, and not in a specific area. Michael Prue said during the 2022 election, they put the idea of a ward system to residents as a referendum. According to Prue, the results of the referendum were 52 per cent in favour, not an overwhelming result he said. 'But they still voted for it, and the law in Ontario says it's not binding on the council, or any council, a referendum unless there's a 60 per cent turnout, which, of course, nobody gets,' Prue said. 'We had a 40 per cent turnout but I still want to report on it, even if it's not binding. I mean, the people did say they want it.' Prue said he believes a ward system is fair and democratic. 'Personally, in the last election, I put my X beside a ward system, and I still think it's better, I know some members of council like the at large system better, but politicians are more accountable when they have the ward to speak to, not the whole town,' he said. Prue said there many options available to the town. 'You can have a mayor elected at large, and three wards of two members each, to constitute seven, and then from the six elected members they choose the deputy mayor amongst them, that's one concept,' Prue said. 'Another one is to have the mayor, and deputy mayor elected at large and a five-ward system, with one member each.' The staff report is expected back in front of council by July. The next municipal election will take place on Monday October 26, 2026. - Written by Dustin Coffman and Rob Hindi/AM800 News.
CTV News
10-06-2025
- Business
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Amherstburg council approves additional spending due to tariff impact
Amherstburg Municipal Building seen in Amherstburg, Ont. on April 14, 2025 (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) Amherstburg council has approved additional spending from the town's fleet reserves for the purchase of a dump truck . Administration requested council approval Monday evening to cover increased costs as a result of the tariffs imposed on Canada as part of the trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump. On Jan. 27, council awarded the purchase of a new dump truck for the roads department to Viking-Cives Ltd. but on April 23, the company informed town administration that purchase cost had increased by $5,596 as a result of the tariffs. The increase of $5,596.80 net HST will result in the final cost of $377,789. The winning tender is from a U.S.-based company that was selected prior municipal councils discussing exploring Buy Canadian policy options. During Monday night's council meeting, deputy mayor Chris Gibb requested administration keep a tally of what tariffs the town is being charged in case they're able to submit for grants from the province down the road. -With files from AM800's Rusty Thomson, written by Dustin Coffman/AM800 News.
CTV News
09-06-2025
- Business
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Amherstburg council asked to approve additional spending due to tariff impact
Amherstburg council has a decision to make regarding the purchase of a needed item being impacted by tariffs imposed on Canada as part of the trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump. A report going to Monday's meeting of council includes an administration request for council to approve additional funding from the town's fleet reserves for the purchase of a dump truck. On Jan. 27, council awarded the purchase of a new dump truck for the roads department to Viking-Cives Ltd. but on April 23, the company informed town administration that purchase cost had increased by $5,596 as a result of the tariffs. The increase of $5,596.80 net HST will result in the final cost of $377,789. Councillor Linden Crain said it might be under $6,000, but it's still scary. 'Once we get into budget discussions later this year, if the tariff issues are not resolved, this could be a much greater impact on the taxpayers and our reserves,' he said. If council decides not to approve the additional spending, the report indicates there is a risk of a cost increase and further delivery delays in restarting the tendering process. The winning tender is from a U.S.-based company that was selected prior municipal councils discussing exploring Buy Canadian policy options. Crain said they're in a difficult position. 'We're seeing $5,600 on one item, but this could spiral into other projects we're trying to award,' he said. The purchase will replace a 2009 GMC C7500 dump truck, which has a life expectancy between 7 to 10 years, but is currently 16 years old. Administration said parts are becoming difficult to find which will impact the reliability of the unit. - Written by Rusty Thomson/AM800 News.
CTV News
08-06-2025
- Business
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Windsor lottery winner receives $1 million home
This year's winner of the Brentwood Dream Home Lottery, Brentwood's biggest fundraiser, received the keys to their new home on June 6. David Taylor from Windsor won the 33rd annual dream home lottery, a 3 bedroom and two-and-a-half-bathroom home in Amherstburg. The home, worth over $1 million, was build by NOR-built construction. The ticket sales began on Oct. 1 last year, with grand prize draws taking place in January. The sales raise funds for people recovering from alcohol and drug misuse. 'A lottery win is something we all dream about, and it's great that we get to make someone's dream come true here today,' said Sonja Grbevski, executive director at Brentwood Recovery Home in a news release. Ticket sales for the next lottery will begin Oct. 1.
