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Month: July 2022

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Off the rails: Upper Canada Village train sidelined

July 28, 2022 Phillip Blancher

nnMORRISBURG – A crowd favourite at Upper Canada Village has been sidelined indefinitely after an incident July 22.nnThe miniature train, also known as “The Mocassin”, suffered what officials call a “minor incident” when the rear […]

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July 28, 2022 Phillip Blancher
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Province releases back-to-school plan

July 28, 2022 Phillip Blancher

TORONTO – It is full steam ahead for Ontario’s Ministry of Education for back-to-school this fall. Minister of Education Stephen Lecce released his “Plan to Catch Up” for the 2022-23 school year on July 25.nnThe […]

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SDG road shut down delayed to August 8

July 21, 2022 Phillip Blancher

CORNWALL – The planned two week closure of County Road 2 at Doran Bay will be delayed one week due to a request from the contractor.nn“There was an injury among one of the foremen at […]

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Wanderings – The value of free advice

July 20, 2022 Phillip Blancher

Recently a person who I barely know told me what my problem was. I didn’t know about this specific problem. I have many problems – most of my own doing. But I was not aware […]

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Electrical failure moves Upper Canada Village to generators

July 14, 2022 Phillip Blancher

nnMORRISBURG – The sound and smell of a diesel engine is not normally associated with 1866 Upper Canada. Since February 2, an extensive electrical failure at Upper Canada Village prompted the use of multiple generators […]

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July 14, 2022 Phillip Blancher
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Beavers Dental facility for sale

July 14, 2022 Phillip Blancher

MORRISBURG – Six months after company officials confirmed the planned closure of Beavers Dental, the soon-to-be-closed facility is now for sale.nnCommercial real estate brokerage firm CBRE Canada published the listing on July 6.nnThe facility was […]

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Rainbow crosswalk in Iroquois delayed until fall

July 14, 2022 Phillip Blancher

nnIROQUOIS – A planned rainbow-painted crosswalk to celebrate the local LGTB2S+ community is delayed until the fall due to paint availability.nnSouth Dundas council gave its support to a June 13 delegation from the Seaway District […]

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