The Municipality of Leamington is excited to announce the launch of its new municipal website. The website, which retains the address www.leamington.ca was redesigned to make access to municipal information and services easier, and to improve communication, community engagement, and accessibility.

The new website simplifies the user experience with a clean, simple homepage, easier navigation and improved functionality.  These changes were driven by the needs and input of residents, businesses, investors and visitors.

“Council and administration are committed to continually improving communication between the Municipality and its citizens, and the launch of the new, improved Municipal website represents another step in that direction,” noted Mayor John Paterson.

Created with the user experience in mind, new features of the website include:

• Improved navigation and search
• Quick link access to report an issue through CityWorks
• Responsive design for compatibility with all screen sizes and mobile devices
• An interactive events calendar with the ability to subscribe
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance
• Translation feature allowing any page to be translated into most world languages
• A searchable Parks, Trails and Facilities Directory.

We want to know what you think!  The community is encouraged to visit the new website, www.leamington.ca and provide feedback using the Feedback button on the right-hand side of each webpage.

On Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30, Amherstburg will once again participate in the national Culture Days program.

All across Canada, municipalities and cultural organizations invite residents and visitors to engage in thousands of free activities and performances that showcase and highlight the rich history and culture of each independent city or town.

In Amherstburg, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day, guests are encouraged to enjoy hands-on activities, a variety of art mediums, and to revel in a number of heritage-based and cultural expressions. This year includes a marine exhibit at The Gibson Gallery, the Provincial Marine at the Commissariat exhibit, a performance by the Spirit of the Four Directions Singers, a narrative history walking tour by local historian Robert Honor, and on-site painting by the Windsor Essex Plein Air Artists in Kings Navy Yard Park and more!

“Amherstburg is always pleased to participate in the national celebration of Canadian culture,” says Mayor Aldo DiCarlo. “Amherstburg is a hub for Canadian history and culture. It’s a great time to explore what we have to offer at many of our local sites.”

For a complete schedule of event times and locations, visit www.amherstburg.ca/culturedays or call 519-730-1309. 

École St-Jean-Baptiste, une belle façon de donner un coup de 

pouce pour entendre les cloches sonner de nouveau.

October 25, 5-9pm at the Fogolar Furlan Club. Free admission! For more info visit weshoplocalshow.com

University Players presents Mr. Burns A Post-Electric Play, September 21-30 at the Essex Hall Theatre. Tickets start at $19. For tickets and information call the Box Office, 519-253-3000 x2808 or visit www.universityplayers.com 

Opa! Festival Greek Orthodox Community of Windsor September 15th, 12pm - 12am and September 16th, 12pm - 10pm.

No admittance charge Food and drink pricing from $2-$6.

It is hard to think of a Cultural Festival in Windsor without thinking of the Greek Orthodox Community of Windsor’s food and music! On Saturday, September 15th and Sunday, September 16th we invite you to indulge in Greek food and music, at a festival dedicated to our 64 year history in the Windsor-Essex community. The Opa! Festival will be taking place at our new Hellenic Cultural Centre, 3052 Walker Road (at EC Row). Our location offers convenient city wide accessibility, with plenty of on-site parking. The Festival site is also home to the new Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. The Greek Orthodox Community and Church have a long history connecting us to our city. We are taking this opportunity to celebrate, and we welcome the entire community, at the time of our Church ‘Name Day’.