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CTV News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Pooch's paradise: Pups party at Woofa-Roo Pet Fest
There was plenty to bark about for the dogs who took over the Libro Credit Union Centre for the Woofa-Roo Pet Fest. There was plenty to bark about for the dogs who took over the Libro Credit Union Centre for the Woofa-Roo Pet Fest. There was plenty to bark about for the dogs who took over the Libro Credit Union Centre for the Woofa-Roo Pet Fest. The two-day event kicked off on Saturday with hundreds of pooches and people eager to work their paws in agility training or stroll through a tunnel of vendors. For Amherstburg's Katie McEvoy and three-year-old Yellow Lab Charlie, each spring means another opportunity to compete in dock diving. 060125_woofaroo amherstburg pet festival windsor Katie McEvoy and Yellow Lab Charlie show up to the festival each year to show the latter's skills on the dock. May 31, 2025 (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) One by one, dogs take a running leap off a platform and into a pool, competing to see who can jump the furthest. 'A lot of people do it for competition, we do it for fun. She loves to swim, I don't care if she does well or not, we just like to do it,' McEvoy said. The Woofa-Roo Pet Fest continues in Amherstburg on Sunday.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Cricket pitch approved in Amherstburg
Windsor Watch The Town of Amherstburg has approved the creation of the first cricket field in Essex County.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Amherstburg approves Essex County's first cricket pitch
Kshitij Punj, the founder of PaxPitch Sports, pitched his plans to Amherstburg for the town's first cricket pitch on May 26, 2025. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) The Town of Amherstburg has approved the creation of the first cricket field in Essex County. On Monday evening, Kshitij Punj, the founder of PaxPitch Sports, approached town council with a proposition that would see his company fund the pitch if Amherstburg provides the space at Anderdon Park. 'With Pax Pitch Sports coming on board, it will cost zero dollars to the taxpayers. We'll fund it, anything related to it, the cricket pitch, bleachers, bathrooms, ground maintenance, anything that comes with it we're going to fund it,' Punj told council. Currently, Windsor has two pitches and players are sometimes forced to drive to Chatham-Kent to use a third. 052625 - Essex County cricket Amherstburg Town Council approved plans for a new cricket pitch at Anderdon Park on May 26, 2025. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) He explained the company will spend about $20,000 to retrofit the open field behind tennis courts with turf for the ball to be bowled. In response to several questions about costs for toilet rentals, insurance and garbage cleanup, Punj said they would be open to paying the necessary fees. 'So, if we have something right here, first of all, we're saving a lot of travel time for players, and the second thing is we will add to the facilities that are already in place,' Punj told CTV News. 'More players can take up the sport, and they don't have to sit at home for like two weeks straight and just wait to get on a cricket field. We'll be able to do it now.' The goal is to have players on the pitch by the start of July. Since moving to Canada, and more specifically Windsor, in 2017, Punj said the sport's grown in the region. He led St. Clair College's involvement in the sport and has since created the Border City Cricket League. 052625 - Essex County cricket Amherstburg Town Council approved plans for a new cricket pitch at Anderdon Park on May 26, 2025. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) Across Windsor-Essex, there's more than 400 active players and 40 registered teams, according to Punj. Essex County residents make up 47 per cent of the sport's local participation. 'It's very new to like the North American city and community like this. Then all of a sudden you just have 150 to 100 more families, not just players move here who are taking up the sport,' Punj said. The proposal received unanimous support from members of council. 'This is an opportunity for a kid from anywhere in Amherstburg to see the game of cricket being played and fall in love with it,' said Councillor Don McArthur. Punj said the goal is to host camps, classes and eventually tournaments, which can draw teams from across the world. In order to achieve those goals, Punj said he'd return to council next year with a request to open the county's second pitch at Pat Thrasher Park.
CBC
15-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Orphaned opossums have wildlife rescue asking motorists to stay alert
Wings Rehabilitation Centre in Amherstburg says to keep alert when on the road because it could save an animals life. Right now the rescue is home to at least two cohorts of baby opossums. They were rescued from their mother's pouches after being found on the side of the road. In one case the mother was found dead and in another, she was put down. We spoke to wildlife coordinator at Wings about what to do if you come across a similar situation.
CTV News
13-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Role of town crier returns to Amherstburg
The Town of Amherstburg wants the provincial government to remove the so-called 'strong mayor' powers announced last week. April 14, 2025 (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor)
