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CTV News
a day ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
‘Amherstburg's Gone Car Crazy' event expected to draw big crowd
Various cars, like the Mustang Cobra, will be featured at the 19th annual Amherstburg's Gone Car Crazy event. (Gary Archibald/CTV News Windsor) This weekend the town of Amherstburg will be a car-lover's dreamland come true. the 19th annual 'Amherstburg's Gone Car Crazy' event takes place on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. It's free for all patrons, however a fee applies to those interested in entering their special vehicle to win prizes. The one-day event usually attracts 5,000 visitors. Car enthusiasts will see classic, iconic, and custom cars, old and new. Amherstburg's Gone Car Crazy Various cars, like the Mustang Cobra, will be featured at the 19th annual Amherstburg's Gone Car Crazy event. (Gary Archibald/CTV News Windsor) Scott Elliott is the chairman of the event and has been involved with the organization of the special day for over a decade. Elliott is happy to bring together car enthusiasts from the community and beyond and he stresses that it's fun for the entire family. 'There's the splash pad still open for families and for kids,' said Elliott. 'There're the ice cream places that are open. There are restaurants that are open. Some of the other stores are open. So, there's lots of things that you can do with family.' Event organizers suggest getting to the family-friendly event early and parking will be limited near the venue.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Vintage tractor collection survives Amherstburg fire that caused at least $150K in damage
A fire in Amherstburg has caused between $150,000 and $200,000 in damages to a pool shed and a neighbouring garage, fire officials say. A collection of vintage tractors was untouched by the Tuesday blaze, but the workshop belonging to its owner was heavily damaged, said Deputy Fire Chief Ron Meloche, who estimated that the entire garage structure measured approximately 24 by 50 feet. "He has a number of older tractors and farm equipment that he restores and takes to shows," Meloche said of the garage's owner. "We were lucky that the fire didn't extend into that area so all that was saved. He lost his workshop, basically. … You know, he had lathes and mills and that type of … equipment." Nobody was injured or displaced from their home, Meloche said. It happened on County Road 10 between Concession Road 8 and Walker Road. Fire crews were called to the scene at around 3:45 p.m., Meloche said. "We found, upon arrival, a pool shed on fire, completely involved, and a neighbouring garage involved as well," he said. Officials are still investigating the cause of the blaze. County Road 10 was closed in the area of the fire for more than an hour, according to a post by the Windsor Police Service on X.
CTV News
2 days ago
- General
- CTV News
LaSalle considers Remembrance Day commemorative crosswalk
Remembrance Day crosswalk at Dalhousie Street and Murray Street in Amherstburg, Ont. seen on Nov. 8, 2024. (Stefanie Masotti/CTV News Windsor
CBC
4 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
You might not know 97-year-old star citizen Jack Edwards — but here's why you should
At 97, John (Jack) Edwards is a star citizen of Amherstburg, Ont. He doesn't miss a council meeting, sits on the local economic development advisory committee, and every two to three weeks has lunch with the mayor. "I like people. I've always loved being with people," Edwards said, explaining his passion for political volunteerism. "I have always enjoyed being on small committees, very intimate, and that's what this is all about." Passion for local politics Edwards is a beloved member of the community and a close friend of Amherstburg Mayor Michael Prue. "Jack is a character. Jack is lovable. Jack is fun.... He's just a good, good guy," Prue said. "I'm so proud he's my friend." Edwards's passion for local politics began many years ago when he lived in nearby Windsor. He joined committees when Bert Weeks was the mayor in the 1970s. Throughout that time, he also went on some exciting "twin city" visits to Europe, including a 1977 trip to England, during which time the group from Windsor in southwestern Ontario was invited to attend a celebration at Windsor Castle for Queen Elizabeth II's 25th anniversary of her coronation. "It was a sensational trip," he recalled. He eventually moved to Toronto to work in the pharmaceutical industry and his political volunteerism was put on pause. Twenty-five years ago he eventually made his way back to Windsor-Essex in retirement and settled in Amherstburg. Appointed every year Meeting Prue drew Edwards back into politics. Prue knocked on Edwards's door while campaigning when he was running for town council (he was elected in 2018). That meeting marked the beginning of their friendship and Edwards's return to politics. "He is such a regular, and the town and the council love him," Prue said. "He gets appointed every single year to serve on the [development] committee because he's a fountain of knowledge. He knows everything that has happened around this community for the last, I don't know, 50 or 60 years." During their lunch meetings, Edwards offers advice and helps inform the mayor on what's best for the town. "It's like listening to a whole bunch of really good ideas of what I should do, what the town should do and what he wants to do for economic development. It's just a joy to come with him," Prue said. "Some people don't like modernization, or movement or the town to change, and Jack is steadfast in saying this is what the town needs." Won a special award His efforts haven't gone unnoticed. The mayor explained that earlier this year, the town chose two individuals to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal, given to someone who has made a significant contribution to their community. Prue said the town made sure Edwards was a recipient. "It was humbling," Edwards said. "I'm so proud of it." The mayor also said he believes Edwards is the oldest contributing member to any council committee in all of Ontario. "He comes religiously. He knows what he's talking about. He commands the show," Prue said. Aside from his passion for community engagement, Edwards is deeply proud of his family: his wife, six children, 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. As for what keeps him going, good health and keeping an active mind are key. "It's when you lose the ability to recognize, to remember — that's when the pain steps in. And that hasn't happened to me yet," he said. "I keep active. I'm on committees, I meet with people, and that's what keeps me feeling great."
CTV News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Be careful where you swim this weekend, WECHU cautions
If you're hoping to swing by a local beach between rain showers this weekend, you might want to check the water quality first. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit's (WECHU) latest testing has shut down Holiday Beach in Amherstburg after E. coli levels surged above 1,000. Swimming's also not recommended at Cedar Beach, Cedar Island Beach, Colchester Beach, and Seacliff Beaches. But there are safe options — with Lakeview Park West in Lakeshore and Point Pelee Northwest getting the green light. Sandpoint Beach is closed for swimming while the city reviews next steps for the area. Water samples are sent to the public health lab in London, Ontario for E. coli bacteria count analysis. This season's sampling results are posted and available by calling the beach hotline at 519-258-2146, extension 1490.
