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  • International Restorative Justice Week, 2025

    International Restorative Justice Week, 2025

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    Published: 18 November 2025

    Beginning in 1996, Canada has recognized the third week of November as Restorative Justice Week. 

    The Government of Canada defines restorative justice as "... an approach to justice that focuses on...

  • Youth Arrested and Charged With Uttering Threats

    Youth Arrested and Charged With Uttering Threats

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    Published: 17 November 2025

    A 16-year-old youth is facing 2 counts of uttering threats in relation to an investigation conducted by the Amherst Police Department.

    The youth, who cannot be named as per the Youth Criminal...

  • Victoria Street Closed Sunday, November 16

    Victoria Street Closed Sunday, November 16

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    Published: 14 November 2025

    On Sunday, November 16, 2025 - from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. - Victoria Street East will be closed to traffic between Havelock and Church Streets.

    This closure will allow us to welcome and celebrate the...

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AMHERST WEATHER

Strategic Plan 2024-2028

Block
0,494
Residents (2021)
0.2
KM Sidewalks and Trails
0.2
KM of Watermains
0.9M
Litres of Reservoir Capacity