River Town Times

River Town Times A local weekly newspaper in Amherstburg, Ontario since 1995. Locally owned, locally operated. We are committed to our community. We are open 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

"To reach the heart of a community, you first must reach the hearts of its citizens." That's what the River Town Times strives for in every issue or special product we create and every sponsorship or event we are a part of. For over 20 years, the River Town Times has been reporting on the events, activities and changes within the Town of Amherstburg. We are the witness of events unique to our comm

unity, providing insight and vision as we move forward. Locally owned and operated the River Town Times is the only community newspaper in Amherstburg. For your convenience, our office is located locally in the heart of downtown Amherstburg. weekdays. We are proud recipients of two Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce Awards: "Business Excellence Award for Entrepreneurship" in 1996, and "Good Neighbour Business Award for dedicated service to the community of Amherstburg" in 2007, and are a major sponsor of the Shores of Erie International Wine Festival. Our key strength is in our mass reach. We are a large tabloid format (a 15" page size means more advertising space), mass distributed publication with controlled circulation audited by CMCA. Our paper is published weekly on Wednesdays. With over 35 local carriers and Canada Post, you get your message delivered on time. According to the recent independent research conducted by ComBase, the River Town Times has the highest CSD readership (87%) of all community and daily papers in Amherstburg. Our editorial features local news and information of most importance to the residents of our community. Targeted specialty publications and feature sections are published throughout the year, highlighting a wide variety of timely topics of interest to both our advertisers and readers. With our website, you can access information 24 hours a day. While our customer base continues to grow each year, you can be sure your message will reach the heart of our community. We deliver the readership and results you deserve to maximize your advertising investment.

STILL GRATEFUL AFTER TWO YEARS — As Laura D'Alessandro, Dominic D'Alessandro and Ron Giofu are now marking two years of ...
07/04/2025

STILL GRATEFUL AFTER TWO YEARS — As Laura D'Alessandro, Dominic D'Alessandro and Ron Giofu are now marking two years of owning the River Town Times, we would like to thank the Amherstburg community and communities that surround us for supporting the newspaper.
We have learned a lot since taking over the RTT in July 2023 and will undoubtedly will keep learning, but one thing is for sure - we have an awesome community and we are truly thankful for the continued support!
We would also like to recognize our 30th anniversary and pay tribute to those who came before us. From previous owners, editors, sales representatives, graphic designers, proofreaders, reporters, carriers, office staff and everyone else who has played a role at the RTT, we truly thank you. We are fortunate to carry on the work of those who preceded us.

Check out this week's RTT! Read about rejecting Strong Mayor powers, Ontario Gymnastics Championships comes to town, n...
04/16/2025

Check out this week's RTT!
Read about rejecting Strong Mayor powers, Ontario Gymnastics Championships comes to town, new exhibit at Gibson Gallery, new disc golf course at Holiday Beach (and some objectors), PPC candidate for riding, new Rotarians, local runner qualifies for Boston and much more!
For more, bypass social media and visit our website at www.rivertowntimes.com!

Read this week's issue of the River Town Times, either the print edition or on our website! The website now has options ...
07/31/2024

Read this week's issue of the River Town Times, either the print edition or on our website! The website now has options of clicking on individual stories or reading the PDF copy through the link to ISSUU.
We are available at stores and newspaper boxes throughout Amherstburg as well as select stores in Essex and LaSalle!
Pick up your copy today!

The July 3 issue of the River Town Times is available online and in print!It's also the one year anniversary for the cur...
07/03/2024

The July 3 issue of the River Town Times is available online and in print!
It's also the one year anniversary for the current ownership!
Check us out online or in print to find out what is going on in Amherstburg!

Check out this week's River Town Times!Visit our website at www.rivertowntimes.com and get your news from a reliable sou...
05/15/2024

Check out this week's River Town Times!
Visit our website at www.rivertowntimes.com and get your news from a reliable source!
Also, the RTT office will be closed Monday, May 20 for the Victoria Day holiday. Our advertising deadline is Thursday, May 16 at 4 p.m. Call Laura at 519-736-4175 or e-mail [email protected] to reserve your spot!

Support local news and pick up your River Town Times today!You can also visit our website!
05/01/2024

Support local news and pick up your River Town Times today!
You can also visit our website!

Get your news directly from a reliable outlet. Bypass social media and visit www.rivertowntimes.com today!The River Town...
03/20/2024

Get your news directly from a reliable outlet. Bypass social media and visit www.rivertowntimes.com today!
The River Town Times is also helping businesses gear up for Easter!
To participate in our Easter Special Colouring Page, contact Laura at 519-736-4175 or [email protected].

03/06/2024

Check out what's happening in Amherstburg!
Read us on www.rivertowntimes.com and get your news from a reliable source!

Bypass social media and head straight to the source - the new issue of the River Town Times is online at www.rivertownti...
02/28/2024

Bypass social media and head straight to the source - the new issue of the River Town Times is online at www.rivertowntimes.com or you can pick up your print issue around Amherstburg, Essex or LaSalle!

OFSAA SWIMMERS — The four-member North Star High School swim team have all qualified for the OFSAA meet next week in Tor...
02/28/2024

OFSAA SWIMMERS — The four-member North Star High School swim team have all qualified for the OFSAA meet next week in Toronto. They swam well at the SWOSSAA meet last Tuesday in Windsor. From left: Maiyah Hodges, Hannah Wilcox, Brooke MacDonald and Eden Pare. (Submitted photo)

Bypass social media and get your news direct from the source! This week's issue is now online!
02/07/2024

Bypass social media and get your news direct from the source! This week's issue is now online!

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Amherstburg, ON

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+15197364175

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The River Town Times has been reporting the news, events and happenings in Amherstburg for 25 years. We cover events unique to our community, providing insight and vision as we move forward. The River Town Times is the only community newspaper in Amherstburg. For your convenience, our office is located locally in the heart of downtown Amherstburg. We are open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays in the Heritage Square plaza, at 80 Richmond St.

We are proud recipients of Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce Awards: "Business Excellence Award for Entrepreneurship" in 1996, "Good Neighbour Business Award for dedicated service to the community of Amherstburg" in 2007 and the “Business Legacy Award” in 2016. Our key strength is in our mass reach. We are a large tabloid format (a 15" page size means more advertising space), mass distributed publication with controlled circulation audited by CMCA. Our paper is published weekly on Wednesdays. Our editorial features local news and information of most importance to the residents of our community. With our website, you can access information 24 hours a day. While our customer base continues to grow each year, you can be sure your message will reach the heart of our community. We deliver the readership and results you deserve to maximize your advertising investment.