The burg watch

10/23/2026

A controversial classroom stop at Malden Central Public School has sparked massive debate ahead of the October 26 election. Should a sitting councillor have known the rules?

By Linda Saxon, The Burg Watch As we head into the final days before the October 26 municipal election, accountability remains a priority for Amherstburg voters. Recently, Deputy Mayor candidate Li…

10/23/2026

Some municipalities recognize the importance of providing more accessible voting methods.

Good news! Online voting has been extended until Sunday, October 25 at 8 PM, giving you more time to cast your vote from the comfort of home.

🗳️ Vote Online: election.burlington.ca

Remember, you’ll need your Voter Information Letter (VIL) to vote online. If you haven’t received yours, contact the City’s Election Office to discuss your options.

📞 905-335-7777, ext. VOTE (8683)
✉️ [email protected]

Thank you for taking the time to make your voice heard. I would be honoured to earn your vote for steady, proven leadership.

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10/21/2026

A recent social media exchange highlights why voters need to look closely at the independent leadership of our candidates.

A recent social media exchange highlights why voters need to look closely at the independent leadership of our candidates.

10/20/2026

Linden Crain School Visit Controversy

In response to an inquiry from the burg watch, Madeline McEachern, Communications Officer for the Greater Essex County District School Board emailed the following: “We have reviewed the school visit you referenced and determined that established guidelines and procedures were not followed. The school has been advised that the appropriate protocols were not adhered to, and we requested that the photographs from the visit be removed from social media....

In response to an inquiry from the burg watch, Madeline McEachern, Communications Officer for the Greater Essex County District School Board emailed the following: “We have reviewed the school visi…

10/18/2026

🚨 AMHERSTBURG VOTERS: The Accessibility Audit Results Are IN

See which candidates actually stand with our disability community—and who refused to answer.

🟢 THE REFORMERS (Siding with the Disability Community)
Pledged to vote for independent electronic voting and direct council accountability:
👉 Keith J Boussey - Candidate for Amherstburg Town Councillor, Saurabh Katara for Councillor, Jen DeLuca For Amherstburg Council

🟡 THE STATUS QUO (Defending the Current Loop)
Relied on bureaucratic language, defending traditional committee delays and current town plans:
👉 Chris Gibb for Mayor 2026, TJ Botsford for Amherstburg Town Council 2026, Wes Ewer for Amherstburg Council 2026, Dhaval Prajapati for Amherstburg Council, Stephanie Pouget-Papak for Amherstburg Town Council.

🟥 BROKE COMMITMENTS (Missed Deadline)
Accepted the invitation on Oct 2 but failed to submit answers to the public within 48 hours:
👉 Peter Courtney, Shawn LeBlanc

❌ REFUSED TO PARTICIPATE (Ghosted)
Completely ignored the audit invitation from day one, opting out of transparency:
👉 Bill Fryer, Michael Prue, Linden Crain, Bill Petruniak, Molly Allaire, Armand Anderson, Frank Cleminson, Lorne Dupuis, Sonya Elliot, Lena Lazanja

👇 READ RESPONSES & SEE TAGGED CANDIDATES IN COMMENTS! 👇

📢 THE BURG WATCH: 2026 Municipal Accessibility Audit Results Are LIVE! Before you head to the advance polls today at the Libro Credit Union Centre or Anderdon Public School, find out exactly where …

10/17/2026

Before you head to the advance polls today find out exactly where the candidates stand on disability rights and local AODA compliance.

🟢 Pledging Reform: Keith Boussey, Saurabh Katara, and Jen DeLuca
🟡 Maintaining the Status Quo: Chris Gibb, TJ Botsford (submitted in red), Wes Ewer, Dhaval Prajapati, and Stephanie Pouget-Papak
🟥 Broke Commitments / Failed to Respond: Peter Courtney and Shawn LeBlanc
❌ Refused to Participate: The remaining 10 certified candidates completely ignored the invitation.

📢 THE BURG WATCH: 2026 Municipal Accessibility Audit Results Are LIVE! Before you head to the advance polls today at the Libro Credit Union Centre or Anderdon Public School, find out exactly where …

10/15/2026

Chris Gibb uses his family and his 'wingman' wife to score points with voters, but then snaps at an independent voter for asking about her political influence.

Chris Gibb can’t have it both ways—showcase his family and call his wife his ‘wingman,’ only to tell a curious voter to “leave my family out of it.” Under standard media rules like the Society of P…

10/14/2026

🚨 THE QUESTIONS ARE OUT! 🚨

Today (Oct 14), the formal, hard-hitting questions for The Burg Watch Disability and Accessibility Candidates Audit have officially been sent to the 10 candidates who agreed to put their stances on the public record.

They now have a strict 48-hour window to submit their unedited, 200-word responses regarding real local policy votes, digital barriers, and systemic town accountability.

Mark your calendars: The final side-by-side Audit Results Guide drops right here this Saturday, October 17th—just in time for Amherstburg's final advance voting day!

10/12/2026

Correction and retraction.

This is a correction and retraction acknowledging that the allegations in the recently reported multimillion dollar lawsuit involving the town of Amherstburg remain disputed, have not been establis…